Jedidiah Blackstone: Traveling Poet & Storyteller

This story is dedicated to the Black cowboy storytellers who came before. To our ancestors like Paul Stewart, who spent his life collecting and preserving our history with the Black American West Museum. To Lu Vason, who founded the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, making sure Black cowboys were seen and celebrated.

The Master storyteller Opalonga Pugh, the legendary thespian Jeffrey Nickleson, the legendary playwright Ken Grimes, Educator and historian Grace Stiles, founder of the Stiles African American Heritage Center, to the master writer, teacher, Dr. Vincent Harding, and to our elders; master historian Terri Gentry, and master historian Daphne H. Rice Allen, to the master storyteller the great Donnie L. Betts, to the master storyteller Hugo Sayles, to master teacher Brother Jeff Fard, to master educator and author Paul Hamilton, to veteran, elder and and historian Sid Wilson, and to the next generation, poet, playwright, director, Kenya Mahogany Fashaw, historian Acoma Gaither, and to countless other storytellers unmentioned, this is for them. And this is for us.

TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE TUESDAY 5/6/25

Emancipation Theater productions:

With a large pack of bands, everything from candles to sheep’s clothing, and plenty of delicious food to wolf down, there is dire need to attend this event that seems to have something for everyone. Stretching the entire gamut of genres, over 35 bands are prepared to rock the organization’s first outdoor stage in front of over a dozen vendors each day, in addition to hot meals from the area’s best food trucks and chefs.

Experience the Music, Embrace the Community

Warped Wolf ’25 is more than just a music festival. It’s a place to celebrate diversity, acceptance, and the transformative power of art. With over 35 bands representing a wide array of genres, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy delicious eats from local food trucks and tents, browse unique crafts from a dozen or more retail vendors each day, and connect with impactful local organizations including NoCoSafeSpace!

Inclusivity at the Heart

Lunar Lux Music and Arts Festival, a Colorado non-profit, is committed to the creation of a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. The woman and LGBTQIA+ owned and operated festival is a shining example of the power of inclusion and the beauty of a diversified and supportive community, and has benefitted marginalized communities in many ways since its 2023 inception.

Special Thanks

The festival extends a heartfelt thank you to Lodo Drum Guy for providing and maintaining a drum set for artists to use, Großen Bart Brewery for offering their space for the event, Third Rail Productions for providing and lighting up the stage, Yellow Scene Magazine and Longmont Times Call for promotional assistance, and all of our fans for helping spread the word! We’d also like to give a huge shout to our bronze sponsors Fox Dog Coffee and Ruby Ru’s Street Kitchen!

About Lunar Lux® Music & Arts Festival

Lunar Lux® Music and Arts Festival was founded on December 29th of 2023, with the intention of bringing communities together via the power of music and art. LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and female identifying individuals are embarrassingly underrepresented and disrespected in the music industry, and the organization intends to change not only that, but the lives of those in marginalized communities and their families. When festivals occur, artists NEVER pay to play, are not required to make ticket sales, and are guaranteed to be able to keep 100% of merchandise sales.

Lunar Lux® Music and Arts Festival originally began in the small Florida town of Vero Beach in March of 2023 when a bar owner asked founder Luna Rose Wolf if she booked bands. Having grown a huge interest in doing so while working as a professional concert photographer, she said “No, but I will.”

Later that week, she contacted the owner of local pool hall Pockets Billiards & Bites to see if they would like to host a couple of bands, and owner Gary McKinnond was honored to give LunaFest ’23 a place to call home. Florida bands ¡Fuákata!, Paging Mr. Herman, and Off the Rails were all aboard. (See what I did there?)

Within days, more bands were interested in joining the lineup, and the event grew into a three-day festival with forty bands. It didn’t stop there. Finishing as a 4-day festival with food trucks, vendors, and over 60 different bands, LunaFest ’23 literally made history by breaking local records for the most bands to attend an event.

News travelled rapidly, and those who didn’t hear of the event or weren’t able to attend expressed their disappointment of missing out when hearing the stories from festival attendees. This led to the creation of LunaFest ’24, which was originally set to take place in March but was cancelled due to major changes in Luna’s life including moving out of state to Colorado due to the transphobic nature of Florida causing the loss of her medications, her job, and nearly her life.

Many still begged her to bring back the festival, and once she settled down in Colorado, she did exactly that. Taking place from April 22nd until the early morning hours of April 29th, LunaFest came back, and made Boulder history with bands from several states, including performers from LunaFest ’23 as well as international acts.

Warped Wolf™ is intended to be more of a musician convention than LunaFest, featuring more vendors and fewer days, and the name hints at the involvement of multiple craft beer tents at future events, another of Luna’s passions.

Proceeds from the Solstice Soirée support production costs and artist fees for the Mariposa Collective’s winter show, ensuring fair compensation for local performers and the continued creation of boundary-pushing interdisciplinary art.

Welcome to the Dickens PRIDE Drag Show! Get ready for a fabulous evening filled with glitz, glamour, and jaw-dropping performances. Join us on Sun, June 22nd, 2025 at 7:30 PM at the Dickens Opera House on Main Street in Longmont, CO, USA.

There will be a food menu available with Full Bar and specially themed cocktail! For more food and beverage choices, we suggest reserving a table at The Passenger restaurant.

Prepare to be entertained by some of the most talented drag performers in the area as they take the stage and dazzle you with their incredible acts. Whether you’re a seasoned drag fan or new to the scene, this event promises to be a night to remember.

Come out and support the local drag community while enjoying a night of music, dancing, and unforgettable performances. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event!

Celebrate Pride with Jessica L’Whor herself, Ivy Powers & Anastasia Krystals, and with music by DJ Pup Sam at the iconic Dickens stage for a night of drag, fun, and laughter.

Come dressed in your best pride attire!

21+ (if you are 18+ and wanting to come, please come with someone 21+ so we can allow entrance. under 18 is PROHIBITED)

Embark on a cosmic journey from the Big Bang to the end of time with award-winning physicist Brian Greene, as he brings the universe to life through captivating storytelling and insights.

The iconic photograph of Earth as a “pale blue dot,” captured by Voyager I, reveals our planet’s delicate presence against the vastness of space. Extending this perspective across time—from the Big Bang to the universe’s distant future—deepens our appreciation of humanity’s fleeting yet luminous moment in the cosmic story. Starry Night: A Voyage Across Space and Time invites audiences on a dramatic journey to grasp our place in the cosmic unfolding.

Meet Brian Greene!
Purchase a VIP Experience Package

Limited Availability

Package includes:

One (1) premium seat to the event
Early entry into the venue
Meet & Greet with Brian Greene
Photo opportunity with Brian Greene
Autographed commemorative poster
**Brian Greene will sign one (1) book per person at the meet and greet.
**Please bring your own book for signature.
An email including instructions on early entry time and entry point will be sent to the email address on your order three days prior to the event.

Brian Greene
Brian Greene is a leading theoretical physicist and an entertaining communicator of cutting-edge scientific concepts. A Professor of Physics and of Mathematics at Columbia University, Greene has been described by The Washington Post as “the single best explainer of abstruse concepts in the world today.” Author of four acclaimed books — The Elegant Universe, The Fabric of the Cosmos, The Hidden Reality, and Until the End of Time his books are also the basis of two Emmy and Peabody Award-winning NOVA miniseries, both of which Greene hosted.

His latest best-selling release, Until the End of Time, is a breathtaking exploration of the cosmos and our quest to understand it and was listed as one of the “100 Notable Books of 2020” by the New York Times. The book is a journey across time and described as “a love letter to the ephemeral cosmic moment when everything is possible. Reading it is often heartbreaking as the work is full of so many profundities, as well as anecdotes from Greene’s life that will have you laughing.” (The New York Times)

Together with journalist Tracy Day, Greene is the co-founder of The World Science Festival, which brings cutting-edge science programming to a broad audience. The Festival’s live flagship events, in New York and Australia, have reached an audience of over two million, and more than 50 million have experienced the Festival’s offerings online.

A Harvard graduate and a Rhodes Scholar, Greene is a frequent television guest, joining Stephen Colbert eight times and playing himself in an episode of The Big Bang Theory. He has also had cameo roles in a few Hollywood films including Frequency, Maze, and The Last Mimzy. Greene is currently director of Columbia University’s Center for Theoretical Physics.

“I’m My Therapist’s Favorite” – A Comedy Show About the Chaos in All of Us

Ever wonder what your therapist says about you in their head? (Spoiler: they love you, but also, yikes.)

“I’m My Therapist’s Favorite” is a hilarious stand-up comedy show that dives deep into the wonderfully messy, slightly unhinged, and laugh-out-loud realities of being human. Featuring a lineup of comedians who aren’t afraid to share their darkest, weirdest, and most therapy-worthy thoughts, this show takes an honest (and absurd) look at the stuff that keeps us up at night—and keeps our therapists busy.

From awkward breakthroughs to hilarious breakdowns, this is comedy at its most relatable. Because let’s face it: we’re all just trying to work through our issues… and if we can laugh about them, even better.

Come for the laughs, stay for the catharsis. After all, we might be a little broken, but at least we’re funny about it.

Therapist-approved (probably). Don’t miss it!

Joe Huisman – is the founder and producer of Second Chance Comedy who uses his past struggles with addiction as comedic fuel, turning tough experiences into hilarious anecdotes. He has performed at Comedy Works, Comedy Fort and many others.
Pam Moore is a freelance writer, PR consultant, and Listen to Your Mother Show co-producer who has appeared on stages including Boulder Comedy Festival, Comedy Works, Gluten-Free Comedy, Moms Unhinged, Comic Cents, and many others.
Stephanie Sprenger is co-host of the Mother Plus Podcast, co-producer of Listen to Your Mother Boulder, and teaches creative writing to midlife women at The HerStories Project. She has performed with Moms Unhinged, Comedy Coven, Gluten-Free Comedy, and more.

Kari Stern is known for turning the chaos of her daily life into laugh-out-loud moments on stage. A featured performer at the Boulder, Plano and Loons on the Lake Comedy Festivals, Kari has performed all across the country. With two kids who provide a lifetime supply of material, whether they know it or not, she brings sharp wit and relatable humor to her tales of motherhood, mishaps, and the sheer joy of escaping the house for a night.

Von Sprecken is a nationally touring comedian passionate about mental health. He has been a part of the recovery community for over 10 years, and has extensive experience with the addiction and mental health crisis – as not only a patient and surviving family member, but also front-line healthcare worker. These days, Von has devoted his life to using humor to inspire, educate, and entertain audiences across the country. Von started doing comedy in Denver in 2017, and has made appearances in several of Denver’s best comedy spots, including Comedy Works, and he was the winner of the Pop Culture Con Tournament of Laughs in 2019.

Pricing
$25 +fees online // $30 at the door

Candlelight is seeking performers of our upcoming production of Hello, Dolly!

Directed by Carrie Colton

Choreography by Christie Zimmerman

Music Direction by Mason Siders

Auditions will take place on July 2nd, 2025. Callbacks will take place on July 15th. Performers that are invited to callbacks may be given additional materials to prepare.

Performers only need to sign up one time. Monologues and music will be heard at the dance call.

Everyone should prepare:

32 bars of an uptempo classic musical theater song.
Sheet music with appropriate key and cuts. An accompanist will be provided.
30 to 60 second comedic monologue (physical comedy and family-friendly preferred).
A resume. Must include phone number and email address.
A current headshot.
Dancers should bring:

Character shoes or heels.

The rehearsal dates are set, however the rehearsal times may be slightly flexible. Please look at the production calendar and prepare a list of conflicts. Submit these conflicts with your headshot and resume at the time of your audition.

View the Production Calendar HERE

View the Character Descriptions HERE

Please send all questions to [email protected]

Get ready for the ultimate bug party! Butterfly Pavilion is turning 30, and we’re throwing a two-day festival to celebrate Insectival: 30th Anniversary Bug Bash.

Our biggest and boldest summer event ever, this weekend-long festival honors the incredible world of invertebrates, animals without backbones, from butterflies and bees to spiders, scorpions, and millipedes. Taking place July 12–13, Insectival is the ultimate summer adventure for families, bug lovers, and curious minds of all ages to experience live music, immersive exhibits, educational workshops, a marketplace, firsthand animal encounters, and spine-tingling fun at one of Colorado’s summer event highlights!

What to Expect
Entertainment & Festival Fun

Live music and performers
Face painting, photo booths, games, and crafts
Local food trucks and a buzzing beer garden
Up-Close Animal Encounters

Meet tarantulas, beetles, millipedes, and more
Cockroach races and butterfly releases
Animal feedings and behind-the-scenes garden tours
Discover & Learn

Talks with invertebrate experts
Interactive science and conservation booths
Fun, hands-on learning for all ages
This is more than a festival—it’s a chance to explore the wonders of nature, celebrate three decades of impact, and connect with the creatures that keep our world in balance.

Bands:
Saturday July 12th
Sinclair: Sinclair is a genre-blurring singer-songwriter whose sound merges pop instincts with raw vulnerability and vivid storytelling. A multi-instrumentalist inspired by the likes of The Beatles and Nick Drake, she’s toured with Kacey Musgraves and Daughtry.
Los Mocochetes: Los Mocochetes is a Xicano/Funk band that combines elements of cumbia, reggae, hip-hop, rock, funk, and more. Based in Denver, Colorado, they compose music to unite the gente and create revolutionary sounds you can dance to.

Sunday July 13th
The Dollhouse Thieves: The Dollhouse Thieves is a multi-instrumental Denver project started by husband and wife team Niki and Luke Tredinnick that blends elements of neo-rock with indie-folk, using jazz-influenced vocals and unconventional instruments such as accordion, clarinet, and trombone.
Virgi Dart: Virgi Dart, Colombian Recording Artist and singer known for her NuCumbia sound—a fusion of Latin American rhythms—has built a strong career in both Colombia and the U.S., performing with top artists and at major festivals.

Why it Matters
By attending Insectival, you help foster environmental stewardship and support the beauty and importance of invertebrates — animals without backbones which make up more than 97% of all animal species and are essential to life on Earth. From pollinating crops to cleaning waterways, these tiny heroes support entire ecosystems — yet they’re disappearing at alarming rates due to habitat loss, pollution, and climate change. For 30 years, Butterfly Pavilion has led the charge to protect invertebrates across Colorado and around the globe, through conservation science, public education, and groundbreaking research. Insectival 2025 is more than a celebration — it’s a movement, inviting the community to honor three decades of impact and join the fight for our planet’s smallest, mightiest animals.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Gunkster™, and introducing the brand new Skelesaurus™, the giant that unleashes his fossil fury. Fans can also witness a special appearance from a transforming robot, plus the high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross Team. Special kids pricing is available for all shows providing a BIG value for the whole family!

Hot Wheels fans also have the chance to participate in the all-new Power Smashers Pre-Show Party, held two and a half hours prior to every performance. The unique experience provides fans access to the arena floor where they can get up close and see the outrageous designs and epic size of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks along with autograph signings from their favorite drivers and performers. Each Power Smashers Pre-Show Party ticket includes an autograph card, souvenir pass, and a lanyard exclusive to Powers Smashers Pre-Show Party attendees. Passes will be available to purchase while supplies last.

Saturday, August 9, 12:30PM / Power Smashers Pre-Show 10AM-11:15AM / VIP 10:45AM

Saturday, August 9, 7:30PM / Power Smashers Pre-Show 5PM-6:15PM / VIP 5:45PM

Sunday, August 10, 2:30PM / Power Smashers Pre-Show 12PM-1:15PM / VIP 12:45PM

We can’t wait to welcome R.F. Kuang on September 2nd at Trinity United Methodist Church to celebrate the release of her new book, Katabasis!

Rebecca F. Kuang  is an American novelist. Her first novel, The Poppy War, was released in 2018, followed by the sequels The Dragon Republic in 2019, and The Burning God in 2020. Kuang released a stand-alone novel, Babel, or the Necessity of Violence in 2022. Her latest release is Yellowface, a satirical novel which was published in 2023.

Tickets are on sale now, but less than 300 remain. Grab yours before they’re gone for good.