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	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:40:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Blucifer&#8217;s First Rodeo Adds More Who&#8217;s-Who Bands to Stellar Lineup</title>
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					<dc:creator>Emily Ferguson</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:28:21 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Dog Day Afternoon: Colorado Shakespeare Festival Holds Auditions for Canine Star</title>
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					<dc:creator>Toni Tresca</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/CSF_Dog_Auditions7GA.jpg" alt="A dog runs onstage" /><p>On March 28, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival auditioned dozens of dogs for a scene-stealing role in <i>Shakespeare in Love</i> at CU Boulder.</p>
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		<title>Denver 4/20 Fest Announces Concert Lineup, Return to Civic Center</title>
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					<dc:creator>Thomas Mitchell</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:42:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/news/denver-420-fest-announces-concert-lineup-civic-center-40858999/">Denver 4/20 Fest Announces Concert Lineup, Return to Civic Center</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>City Park Jazz Announces 2026 Lineup</title>
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					<dc:creator>Emily Ferguson</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:15:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/music/2026-denver-city-park-jazz-lineup-40863120/">City Park Jazz Announces 2026 Lineup</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>City Park Jazz Bandstand Scorched by Fire</title>
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					<dc:creator>Thomas Mitchell</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:08:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/city-park-band-stand-burn.jpg" alt="city park jazz bandstand burned after a fire" /><p>A fire broke out at about 2:30 a.m., according to the Fire Department. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/news/city-park-jazz-bandstand-fire-40863092/">City Park Jazz Bandstand Scorched by Fire</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Trey Anastasio Will Kick Off Mountains of Music Festival</title>
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					<dc:creator>Justin Criado</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:42:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Trey-Anastasio-Band-Mission-Ballroom-Denver-Westword-Ross-Jones-November-14th-2025-9213.jpg" alt="Trey Anastasio Band at Mission Ballroom" /><p>The June weekend features concerts galore as part of the GoPro Mountain Games</p>
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		<title>FoCoMX Releases 2026 Lineup of 450 Colorado Bands</title>
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					<dc:creator>Emily Ferguson</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:57:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-17/dubskin_-_at_focomx_2025_-_photo_credit_backstage_flash_.webp" alt="band in club" /><p>The bands will play across forty stages around downtown Fort Collins.</p>
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		<title>All the 2026 Film Festivals in Colorado Announced So Far</title>
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					<dc:creator>Chelsey</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:52:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2019-33/gettyimages-movie-theater-popcorn-2019.webp" alt="All the 2026 Film Festivals in Colorado Announced So Far" /><p>The size, scope and variety of Colorado film festivals is jaw-dropping.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/2026-denver-colorado-film-festivals-24996059/">All the 2026 Film Festivals in Colorado Announced So Far</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Blucifer&#8217;s First Rodeo Announces Festival Dates and First Band Lineup</title>
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					<dc:creator>Patricia Calhoun</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:09:54 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2022-01/skylark2_mason_craig.webp" alt="outside the skylark lounge in denver" /><p>Yes, the new DIY music fest will overlap with Underground Music Showcase.</p>
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		<title>Blucifer&#8217;s First Rodeo Music Festival Lineup Dropping Tonight</title>
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					<dc:creator>Patricia Calhoun</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:40:00 -0700</pubDate>
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