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Eagle Feathers, Mexican Flags at Center of Graduation Drama

Eagle Feathers, Mexican Flags at Center of Graduation Drama

Environmental Group Pushes for "Green Dating"

Environmental Group Pushes for "Green Dating"

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Musique Pour la Paix Uses Music to Help Immigrants' and Refugees' Mental Health

By Toni Tresca
May 2, 2023

"We are working to help connect immigrants and refugees with mental health resources while removing the financial barriers for them to be involved with art."
Nonprofit That Supports Homeless Through Culinary Training Hosts First Fundraiser April 27

By Linnea Covington
Apr 25, 2023

"You can't get a job if you don't have housing, but you can't keep housing if you don't have a job, and you can't get housed or a job if you don't have mental health."
Circumcision Intactivists Call for Thornton Clinic's Head

By Benjamin Neufeld
Apr 9, 2023

Anti-circumcision advocates held a protest April 6, calling for the end of what they see as the unkindest cut.
RISE, Blue Bench's Annual Art Show, Is Created by Survivors of Sexual Violence

By Toni Tresca
Mar 29, 2023

"My hope is that survivors feel like they still have a voice through an art show that encourages them to recognize their vulnerability and strength."
Black Restaurant Week Launches First Campaign in Denver, Running March 17-26

By Abigail Bliss
Mar 17, 2023

Over a dozen eateries are participating, including TeaLee's Teahouse and TK's Surf and Turf, Colorado’s first Black-owned seafood restaurant.
Trans Person Kicked Out of Club: For Using Legal Restroom, or Behaving Badly?

By Benjamin Neufeld
Mar 17, 2023

After a "Trans Day of Resistance" rally at Civic Center today, protesters will head down Broadway to Milk Bar.
Su Teatro's El Espíritu Natural Tells Us "The Earth Is Good; We Need It to Survive"

By Toni Tresca
Mar 7, 2023

"This play reminds people that we have a responsibility to teach the next generation our memories."
Josh Miller Fuses Drag With Political Activism as Laura Menorah

By Cleo Mirza
Feb 28, 2023

"I realized drag is this huge vehicle for activism."
DU's Ready for American Hospitality Program Hosting Public Good Gala

By Abigail Bliss
Feb 20, 2023

"We've had students from all over the world."
Nonprofit The Third Meal Teams With Chook Chicken to Help Families in Need Dine with Dignity

By Abigail Bliss
Feb 15, 2023

"We’re giving people the opportunity to come into a restaurant."
Heat Is Not a Luxury: Coloradans Organizing to Fight High Utility Bills

By Catie Cheshire
Feb 14, 2023

Janelle Carwin is working to push the governor and the PUC to rein in Xcel.
Kodi Delaney Uses Art as a Tool to Heal From Childhood Trauma

By Toni Tresca
Feb 1, 2023

A Death in the Family opens February 3 at RemainReal Fine Art.
Samora Kash Drafts New Drag Queens and Kings at Tight End

By Cleo Mirza
Jan 17, 2023

Fresh talent!
Remembering Richard Male: Nonprofit Leader, Family Man and Mensch

By Laura Bond
Jan 8, 2023

He passed away on the last day of 2022
The Preservery Foundation Partners With Nocturne to Feed Denver’s Homeless

By Abigail Bliss
Jan 6, 2023

"Restaurants are uniquely suited to fight hunger."
People to Watch 2023: Michael Gadlin, Arts Ambassador

By Emily Ferguson
Jan 3, 2023

Upping Denver's arts legacy.
Drug Record-Sealing Clinic In Wake of Colorado's New Psychedelics Law

By Thomas Mitchell
Jan 3, 2023

The new law doesn't wipe away past convictions.
Ukraine + Freedom Arts Showcase Debuts in Denver

By Teague Bohlen
Dec 13, 2022

A celebration of freedom.
Nonprofit Longer Tables Prepares to Host 5,280 Guests at a Mile-Long Table

By Abigail Bliss
Dec 12, 2022

"We want to make people feel seen."
Spectra Art Space Raises Suicide Awareness With Tiny Art Big Ideas

By Teague Bohlen
Dec 7, 2022

Little things for a big cause.