Denver author’s ‘Black White Thing’ portrays post-apartheid South Africa
A racist video made by white students at a South African university that went viral in 2008 is the impetus for journalist Donna Bryson’s debut book, “It’s a Black White Thing.”
This week from CPR’s Arts Bureau: Denver Art Museum’s first creative-in-residence, swingin’ songstress and more
CPR’s Arts Bureau spoke to Denver Art Museum’s first creative-in-residence, singer Lannie Garrett about American swing and others.
Denver Art Museum’s first creative-in-residence will be composer Nathan Hall
Throughout March, Denver composer Nathan Hall will create site-specific, interactive musical works inspired by the museum’s art collection and architecture.
Denver singer Lannie Garrett opens songbook in ‘Swing Sets’
The singer is tipping her hat to greats from Benny Goodman to Count Basie in her club, Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret.
This week from CPR’s Arts Bureau: Kids sing in 14 languages, bluegrass frontman goes solo and more
This week, CPR’s Arts Bureau explores the Colorado Children’s Chorale learning national anthems for an elite ski event and Jeff Austin, formerly of the Yonder Mountain String Band, breaks out on his own.
‘Groupthink’ in Colorado Springs and Boulder: Is it a problem?
Harvard law professor Cass Sunstein studied residents in each city for his new book, “Wiser: Getting Beyond Groupthink to Make Groups Smarter.”
Colorado Children’s Chorale learns 14 national anthems for international ski races
As the official choir-in-residence for the Alpine World Ski Championships in the Vail Valley, the Colorado Children’s Chorale will perform the gold-medal-winning country’s anthem each night.
This week from CPR’s Arts Bureau: Hick’s cultural plan, history dramatized & more
This week, CPR’s Arts Bureau explores the governor’s plans to boost the state’s cultural identity and a play about German prisoners working on Colorado farms during World War II.
Teen cancer patient’s wish to play with Colorado Symphony comes true
With help from Make-A-Wish Colorado, 14-year-old Denver violist Gianella Falcon Escobedo will fulfill her musical aspirations and perform with the Colorado Symphony Friday night.
State arts funds: Hickenlooper plans to up strategy, not dollars
CPR’s Arts Bureau joined the governor at the Capitol to ask how he plans to maintain Colorado’s cultural momentum as he begins his second term.
WWII POWs who worked Colorado farms inspire Loveland playwright
Journalist-turned-dramatist Rick Padden’s play “Beets” is based on the real-life events that transpired at Berthoud sugar beet farms during World War II.
This week from CPR’s Arts Bureau: Sundance-bound Denver filmmaker, ‘Shark Tank’ for artists & more
This week, CPR’s Arts Bureau profiles Daniel Junge as he prepares for his Sundance Film Festival debut and looks at a reality TV-inspired grantmaking program.
At home on stage, Colorado art groups make pitches to ‘shark’ donors
Inspired by ABC’s “Shark Tank,” the Denver Foundation hears pitches from six cultural organizations before a live audience.
Estes Park arts community working on ‘creative district’ certification
Estes Park artists and creative businesses have formed a new art association — Estes Arts Presents — in a bid to become a cultural hub.
CSU grad’s animated short ‘The Dam Keeper’ up for an Oscar
Fort Collins native Duncan Ramsay’s “The Dam Keeper” received an Academy Award nomination in the “Best Short Film (Animated)” category.
This week from CPR’s Arts Bureau: stock show sounds, 10th Mountain Division film and more
This week, CPR’s Arts Bureau explores the sights and sounds of the National Western Stock Show and a documentary on the World War II ski troopers who trained in Colorado.
