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Features

Rocking Stocking Stuffers (and Big Gifts) For the Music Lover in Your Life

By Cynthia BarnesDecember 23, 2025

Shop (mostly) local and they’ll be singing your praises.

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Weather

Denver Could Break Temperature Records on Christmas: What to Know

By Thomas MitchellDecember 23, 2025

Denver is forecasted to be hotter than parts of Arizona on December 25.

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Travel

Best Places For Last-Second Holiday Shopping at Denver International Airport

By Cynthia BarnesDecember 23, 2025

If someone on your “nice” list is cuckoo for Labubus, DIA is the place to be.

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Features

Keys of Life: Joann Birsa Has Loved the Accordion for 80 Years

By Cynthia BarnesDecember 22, 2025

This Colorado musician will perform at the Christkindl Market Monday.

Ten Ways to Keep Spirits Up This Season
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Ten Ways to Keep Spirits Up This Season

By Cynthia BarnesDecember 19, 2025

AllHealth Network offers wellness strategies for combating the winter blues.

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Weather

Could Denver Have a White Christmas? “You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance.”

By Thomas MitchellDecember 16, 2025

Even Lloyd Christmas would have a hard time holding out hope this year.

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Opinion | Editorial Voice

Want to Park at the Auraria Campus? You’re Scrooged.

By Teague BohlenDecember 16, 2025

The Christkindlmarket is free and festive — once you find a place to park your sleigh.

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Denver Life

Why Are Christmas Trees So Expensive This Year?

By Ali BesharatDecember 15, 2025

After you buy that tree, you may not have money for presents to put under it.

The Nice List: Five Holiday Concerts Benefiting Great Causes
Concerts

The Nice List: Five Holiday Concerts Benefiting Great Causes

By Justin CriadoDecember 12, 2025

We found local shows that are giving back this holiday season worth checking out

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Restaurants

Where to Get Christmas Meals To Go in Denver

By Abigail BlissDecember 11, 2025

Simplify the holiday by pre-ordering pies, sides or a full celebratory feast.

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It’s Not the Holidays Without Gaylord Rockies Resort

By Katrina LeibeeDecember 10, 2025

Immerse yourself with our guide to family-friendly seasonal fun. Our latest Travel Westword takes you to Gaylord Rockies Resort.

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Visual Arts

Night Lights Denver Illuminates December With New Winter-Themed Works

By Toni TrescaDecember 9, 2025

Night Lights Denver brightens up the Daniels & Fisher this December with projected art, including Charly Fasano’s stop-motion film.

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Film, TV & Streaming

Ten Hallmark Colorado Christmas Movies Not Filmed in Colorado

By Teague BohlenDecember 8, 2025

The settings might look familiar…to Canadians.

Outdoors & Rec

Flower Power: Ten Fun Facts About Poinsettias

By Abigail BlissDecember 4, 2025

Fun facts about poinsettias and how to keep them flowering for years to come.

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Critic's Notebook

The Best Music Books Released in 2025

By Adam PerryNovember 28, 2025

From Cameron Crowe’s memoir to a deep-dive into queer culture in pop music, these are the perfect gifts for the music lover in your life.

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Outdoors & Rec

A Flock of Feathery Footraces: Turkey Trots Around Denver

By Tim WeighartNovember 26, 2025

There’s still time to register!

Where to Shop Black Friday Record Store Day Deals in Denver
Critic's Notebook

Where to Shop Black Friday Record Store Day Deals in Denver

By Teague BohlenNovember 26, 2025

Screw online shopping. Head out to record stores to grab some cool exclusive vinyl releases.

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Restaurants

These Local Restaurants Are Serving Free Meals for Thanksgiving

By Molly MartinNovember 26, 2025

“If you’re hungry or lonely and want a good meal, it’s on us.”

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Shops & Markets

Denver Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving

By Abigail BlissNovember 25, 2025

For those last-minute cooking missions.

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Politics & Government

Denver Refugees Enjoy Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, but It Could be the Last

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 25, 2025

The African Community Center isn’t sure if it will survive much longer under the Trump administration’s cuts and immigration revisions.

Concerts

“The Last Waltz” Benefit Also a Tribute to Denver’s Music Scene

By Michael RobertsNovember 24, 2025

Local bands will be out in force at the hi-dive on November 26.

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Outdoors & Rec

Where to Go Ice Skating Around Denver This Year

By Shannon TuckerNovember 22, 2025

Lace up the skates, grab a hot cocoa and practice those pirouettes

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