
A Passion For Postcards: Remembering Colorado Photographer Robert Bishop
For decades, Bishop shot and sold postcards of ski areas and resort towns on the Western Slope like Aspen and Durango. He died in September in Grand Junction at age 96.

By David Hill

Jazz Cornetist Ron Miles: Politics And Spirituality Influence ‘I Am A Man’
The new album by Denver cornetist Ron Miles takes its title from the slogan used by striking African-American sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee in 1968.

By David Hill

Colorado Music Hall Of Fame Honors Guitarist Bill Frisell And Other Jazz Greats
Frisell, who grew up in Denver, is part of a “Jazz and Beyond” class that includes Dianne Reeves, Ron Miles, Charles Burrell, and members of Earth, Wind & Fire.

By David Hill

‘Too Bad She’s Not A Man’: Exhibition Looks At Women Artists In 19th-Century Paris
“Her Paris: Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism,” showcases paintings by 37 female artists who faced numerous obstacles as they pursued their passion for art.

By David Hill

The Satire’s Gone: ‘¡Ask a Mexican!’ Column Ends
Writer Gustavo Arellano used satire and deep cultural knowledge to address racism and debunk ethnic stereotypes.The column ran locally in Westword until 2016.

By David Hill

Architect David Tryba Talks About Designing Google Boulder
When the tech firm decided to build a new office complex in Boulder, it turned to an architect with deep roots in Colorado: David Tryba.

By David Hill

Almost $2 Billion Renovation Deal Would Mean Big Changes For DIA’s Jeppesen Terminal
If approved by Denver City Council, the $1.8 billion public-private partnership would move security checkpoints out of the “Great Hall” and add more shops and restaurants.

By David Hill

As Denver Booms, Planners Lay Groundwork For The City’s Future Growth
The city is in the middle of a two-year planning effort that will guide future development, transit, and parks. But for some neighborhoods, will the result be too little too late?

By David Hill

John Oates Reflects On A Whirlwind Life In Music And ‘Rebirth’ In Colorado
John Oates talks about meeting Daryl Hall in 1967 at a Philadelphia ballroom, and his musical life since then. And we’ve collected videos from back in the day.

By David Hill

Booking A Concert At Red Rocks? Get In Line
The renowned amphitheater is now more popular than ever for performers. Some dates, especially on weekends, are booked up to five years in advance.

By David Hill

A Haven For Book Lovers: The Rocky Mountain Land Library Takes Shape At An Old Ranch
Thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign, founders Jeff Lee and Ann Martin can begin restoration work on one of the ranch’s buildings. But there’s more work to be done.

By David Hill

Remembering The Grateful Dead At Red Rocks
The band performed at the storied venue 20 times. Twist & Shout Records owner Paul Epstein was there for every concert.

By David Hill

Remembering Ed White, A Denver Architect And Friend To Jack Kerouac
Fans of Kerouac’s “On the Road” know White as the character “Tim Gray,” but White left his real mark on Denver with his architecture and preservation work.

By David Hill

When Downtown Denver Was Demolished: The Skyline Urban Renewal Project
Fifty years ago this month, Denver voters approved the plan, which targeted 27 blocks of downtown for renewal. But many architectural gems were lost, and for years, downtown Denver was a sea of parking lots.

By David Hill

I.M. Pei’s Colorado Legacy, On The Legendary Architect’s 100th Birthday
Denver is home to some of the architect’s earliest projects, including the Mile High Center. Many consider his National Center for Atmospheric Research, in Boulder, a modern architectural masterpiece.

By David Hill

Exploring Colorado’s jazz legacy from Denver to the mountains
From the smoke-filled nightclubs of Five Points to the swanky hotels of Aspen and Vail, jazz has long been an important part of Colorado’s musical landscape.

By David Hill