Collaboration Can Be Difficult, And It’s At The Heart Of The New Denver Art Museum Exhibit ‘Each/Other’
Two Indigenous artists are debuting a new show at the museum, and finding that collaboration along the way builds and maintains their sense of community.
Many Experience Domestic Violence At Some Point In Their Lives. Museo de Las Americas Wants To Talk About It
A new show at the art museum in Denver’s Santa Fe Art District teams survivors of domestic violence with artists to build community and shine a bright light on the problem.
Colorado Springs Teen Aidyn Reid A National Finalist In ‘Poetry Out Loud’ Competition
Poetry Out Loud exposes kids to literary greats and gets them comfortable in front of an audience. The national finals are May 27, with students reciting poetry. And representing Colorado is Aidyn Reid, an 11th grader at Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs.
Stop And Smell The Flowers At The Denver Botanic Gardens — And Then Take Some Home
Much of the gardens’ annual plant sale was moved online because of the pandemic, but any leftover plants will be available to take home (for a price) on May 10 and 11.
Reflecting On Family, Connection, And The Oscars
It was an invitation Leisle Chung, of Colorado Springs, couldn’t refuse. To fly out to Los Angeles and support her filmmaker brother during the Oscars. Her brother is Lee Isaac Chung, director of “Minari,” which won for Best Supporting Actress. The movie is based on the Chung family’s real-life story of moving from Colorado to a farm in Arkansas.
Dancing Through The Pandemic Is No Waltz, For This School, It Was A Samba
Dance schools, theaters, performances were closed for much of the COVID pandemic. But many companies made it work, offering a mix of online classes and performances to tide people over until we can dance together again.
Yuh-Jung Youn Wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar For Denver-Born Director’s ‘Minari’
CPR arts and culture reporter Monica Castillo joins us to talk about some of the moments during the 93rd Academy Awards, including the best supporting actress win for Yuh-Jung Youn in “Minari.” Youn is the first Korean to win an acting Oscar and her acceptance speech was one of the evening’s highlights. The film’s director, Lee Isaac Chung, was born in Colorado.
Remembering Tejano Superstar Selena And Her Lasting Legacy
Tejano superstar Selena would have turned 50 on April 16. Her legacy lives on long after death.
Denver’s Molly Brown House Was Almost Lost To Bulldozers. Now, It’s Celebrating 50 Years As A Museum
The Molly Brown House in Denver was almost lost to time … and a parking lot. But restoration efforts that continue today have lots of people to thank for its continued existence, including a Broadway musical.
The Memorial Outside The Boulder King Soopers Grew As People Mourned Together. Soon, It’ll Be Preserved In A Museum
The Museum of Boulder launched the Boulder Strong Project, which will preserve some of the flowers, signs, music and other items from the memorial for future visitors.
‘Paris to Hollywood’ Puts Iconic Couple’s Fashion Sense On Display At Denver Art Museum
The exhibition showcases the wardrobe of Véronique Peck, the wife of actor Gregory Peck, and runs through July 18.
Who We Lost In The Boulder King Soopers Shooting
In the hours following the shooting, friends and family paid tribute to their loved ones across social media. Here’s what we know about the victims.
‘Minari’ Nominated For Six Academy Awards Including Best Director For Denver-Born Lee Isaac Chung
Lee Isaac Chung, who was born in Denver, has been nominated for best director and best original screenplay for his film, “Minari,” which is loosely based on his childhood memories.
For Coloradans Returning To Museums During COVID, Unexpected Perks Like Fewer Crowds And A Chance To Dress Up
Many museums in Colorado have reopened to guests at lower capacity. Still, with so much uncertainty around the ongoing pandemic, guests have been cautious.
Amy Herdy’s Time At The Denver Post Readied Her For The Difficulty Of ‘Allen v. Farrow’
Three years ago Amy Herdy joined Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick’s latest project, “Allen v. Farrow,” as a producer and researcher.
A Labor Dispute Has Silenced The Colorado Springs Philharmonic, But The Sides Hope The Music Will Soon Start Again
While countless arts organizations from coast-to-coast are reeling from an unprecedented year, many orchestras were already struggling to stay afloat — like the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Management of the orchestra tore up a newly signed contract amid the pandemic last year. Now the sides are in arbitration to try to return to let musicians return to playing music.
