Colorado Matters

All this week, it’s a Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza… Extravaganza! We’re bringing you five years of seasonal joy — after a year defined by pandemic disruptions. Today is the fourth annual holiday show from 2019, featuring Kid Astronaut, Holocaust survivor Osi Sladek, comedian Nancy Norton, and Hip Hop Band 2MX2.

All this week, it’s a Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza… Extravaganza! We’re bringing you five years of seasonal joy — after a year defined by pandemic disruptions. Today is the third annual holiday show from 2018, featuring the Hazel Miller Band, FACE Vocal Band, comedian David Rodriguez, and Andy Hackbarth & his band.

All this week, it’s a Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza… Extravaganza! We’re bringing you five years of seasonal joy — after a year defined by pandemic disruptions. Today, the second annual holiday show from 2017, featuring Isaac Slade from the Denver rock band The Fray and his wife Anna, Denver comedian Josh Blue, and Latin Ska band Roka Hueka.

All this week, it’s the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza… Extravaganza! We’re bringing you five years of seasonal joy after a year defined by pandemic disruptions. Today is the first holiday show from 2016, featuring Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Diane Reeves, country singer Clare Dunn, Hanukkah memories from Hal and Annie Aqua, and more!

It’s the 5th Annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza. Grammy-nominated jazz cornetist Ron Miles headlines; Broadway star Beth Malone channels Judy Garland; and Colorado Springs comedian Rion Evans brings some levity to 2020. They’re just some of the acts in a virtual event this year– so we spread merriment and not virus. We hope you enjoy!

Creating clear communication around the COVID-19 vaccine will be important to its rollout and acceptance. Then, how sanctioned encampments in Denver are helping people experiencing homelessness. And Colorado comedian Josh Blue finds a creative outlet through fine art.

Today, answering questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. Who gets a shot and when? Will your doctor let you know when to get a shot? What if you don’t have a doctor? What’s known about allergic reactions? What’s the difference between vaccines? What’s the plan to reach out to communities hardest hit? A panel of guests helps answer these questions and more.

The Tattered Cover is now the largest Black-owned bookstore in the country. We talk with the new owners about their vision for the future. Then, a Western Slope artist shares how the pandemic’s influenced her work. Also, a 17-year-old songwriter finds success with “Ratatouille” and TikTok. And, Colorado’s holiday light tradition and poinsettia pointers.