North Denver News

By Kathryn White Poet Ricardo LaFore turned the insult “What have your people ever done?” into a poem.  “My Ancestors Built the Pyramids” appears in a new anthology to be released this month by the Colorado Alliance of Latino Mentors and Authors (CALMA).  “Ramas y Raíces: The Best of CALMA,” edited by Mario Acevedo, contains essays, poetry and short stories by 24 writers who live or have spent significant time in Colorado. The... Read more...

By The Denver North Star staff Cine Mexicano Features ‘Dos Tipos de Cuidado’ and Special Guest Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra Walking Tours Led by Historian Phil Goodstein Cine Mexicano Features ‘Dos Tipos de Cuidado’ and Special Guest Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra Join the Northside Arts Collaborative and MCA Denver Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m., at the Holiday Theatre (2644 W. 32nd Ave.) for a screening of the 1953 romantic comedy... Read more...

By Jill Carstens and Amy Norton  “Cheyanne,” by North Denver’s Cipriano Ortega, opens April 26 in Aurora. Photo by Elle Hong The universal themes of gender, class, race and aging are touched on in North Denver native Cipriano Ortega’s first full-length play. “Cheyanne,” is a romance focusing on an artist couple pulled between their creative vision and the pressures of the art market while also considering family, relationships and... Read more...

Festivals Create Space for Connection and Inclusion By Jacqui Somen The Women’s Adventure Film Tour, The Oriental Theater, March 2024. Photo by Scott Battista Throughout the year, a local Berkeley theater hosts dozens of movies about outdoor adventures. Film festivals meant to sell movies and create buzz have evolved into gathering places where enthusiasts can forge deeper connections, hear underrepresented stories and get excited... Read more...

North Denver Theater is a Hub for Classic and Emerging Theatre By Jacqui Somen Denise Perry Olson as protagonist Angela Kennedy Lipsky in “My Brilliant Divorce.” Photo by Richard H. Pegg “My Brilliant Divorce” opens with a woman talking about how her husband left her; what ensues is two hours of fun. Yep, fun. That might not be what you would expect with such a topic, but it works. This one-woman show about divorce is a favorite... Read more...

MAS Presents High-Caliber Musicians in Intimate Settings By Jacqui Somen Denver is a music city. On any given night, we can see headlining acts at world-class venues like Red Rocks, DPAC and Mission Ballroom, but what we have less access to are high-caliber musicians performing in intimate settings. That’s precisely the void that Music Appreciation Society (MAS) has been designed to fill.  MAS is a 501(c)(3) founded in 2015 by... Read more...

Kirsten Dahl Collins reads a portion of her novel. Photo by Mary Lou Egan By Mary Lou Egan In order to grow, writers need to cultivate and practice their craft. Fortunately, there is the Denver Woman’s Press Club (DWPC), which has been nurturing and celebrating writers since 1898. Strengthen your creative muscles at DWPC’s Open Mic on Friday, March 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at its historic clubhouse at 1325 Logan. Both members and... Read more...

By The Denver North Star staff Historic Elitch Theatre will offer a one-week summer camp for kids, June 10-14. Led by experienced instructors and theater professionals, campers will engage in a variety of activities designed to develop their acting, singing and dancing skills. “Our summer camp offers a unique opportunity for children to explore the world of theater while being surrounded by the rich history and ambiance of the Historic... Read more...

By Celeste Benzschawel Last month, BRDG Project, a gallery and event space in the Highland neighborhood, hosted an exhibit titled Roots of an Era: Mixtape to the Old North Denver Art Scene. The show was dedicated to the “original rebels” who pioneered the contemporary co-op and Chicano art scene, and the spaces they inhabited, starting in the early 1980s. Work both past and present was featured by artists Zoa Ace, Phil Bender, Kyle... Read more...

By Jacqui Somen First Friday on Tennyson used to be a bustling night when local artists and galleries could showcase their work. In the last few years, all but one of these galleries have shuttered, leaving many residents wondering if it’s still possible to get up close and personal with art and local artists in North Denver. The short answer: Yes! There are several options for those who still want a gallery experience. For instance,... Read more...