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CONTACT

Raymundo Muñoz
Alto Gallery Director/Co-curator
ray@birdseedcollective.com
720-579-2257

Anthony Garcia
Alto Gallery Co-Curator and BirdSeed Collective Executive Director
anthony@birdseedcollective.com
720-569-7463

After nearly five successful years at the RiNo Art Park, Alto Gallery – a program of Denver-based 501(c)(3) non-profit BirdSeed Collective – is moving to a new location at 3773 Walnut St., Denver, CO in July 2026. The new space is still in the neighborhood and offers a more open wall and floor plan, better street-level access, and close proximity to many restaurants, bars, shops, galleries, and music venues. It’s a new and exciting chapter full of changes, and Alto Gallery is dedicated to continuing our mission, programming, and support of the Denver artist community.

Alto Gallery has been a programming partner at the Art Park since its grand opening in the fall of 2021. As the lease at our previous location in the Tennyson/Berkley neighborhood was ending, Louise Martorano (now Managing Director of National Programs of CAST Colorado and former Executive Director of RedLine) generously invited us to move to the then-newly opened RedLine satellite studios at the RiNo Art Park. The new development promised public-private partnerships with the City of Denver, Denver Parks and Recreation, RiNo Art District (RAD), RedLine Contemporary Art Center, Denver Public Library, and Comal/Focus Points Family Resource Center. Along with sharing space with the subsidized RedLine satellite studios, Alto Gallery helped activate the studios and Art Park with monthly art exhibitions and free programming to the public.

During our time at the Art Park, Alto Gallery has presented 57 exhibitions (36 solo, 21 group), inviting at least 13,533 guests (by our clicker count). In addition to sharing original artworks from 312 contemporary artists (local, national, and international), we have invited visitors to numerous talks with artists, guest speakers, and curators; creative workshops and demonstrations from exhibiting and guest artists; musical, dance, spoken word, comedy, and experimental performances; community potlucks, movie nights, art markets, special art installations and murals, and more.

Being at the Art Park for almost five years has afforded us so many collaborative and community-oriented opportunities. Sharing space with the studio artists has been an incredible experience, resulting in so many rich conversations, collaborations, exhibitions, and studio tours. Our partnership with RedLine and funding from RAD yielded collaborative summer programming over three years. We spoke at the Mayor’s Latino Heritage Month Celebration at the Art Park’s event space, the Truss House. Alto Gallery collaborated with the Denver Public Library’s neighboring Bob Ragland Branch to overlap our programming schedules to offer jam-packed all-day experiences for visitors. We also worked with numerous food and drink vendors and sponsors to offer guests a variety of delicious cuisine and refreshments.

With generous funding from Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Colorado Creative Industries, Denver Arts & Venues, and RiNo Art District, we have been able to not only provide free programming for the public but also support artists, curators, and guest speakers with honorariums. In an effort to support artists even more, we also increased their percentage of sales proceeds (artists receive 70% of sales, compared to the usual 50 – 60% in most spaces).

Alto Gallery is incredibly thankful for the time we’ve spent at the Art Park, but our lease is, unfortunately, not being renewed. We hope the RAD continues to offer exhibitions, free programming, and subsidized studio spaces for artists at the Art Park studios for years to come. We believe that rent-stable and affordable spaces like these are absolutely necessary for maintaining and growing the creative culture that makes the art district such a draw for visitors and businesses alike. Nevertheless, Alto Gallery is also thankful to be able to continue our mission, programming, and support of the Denver art community in a beautiful space close by.

Alto Gallery will be taking a break throughout July to transition to the new space and complete necessary buildout (including a new wall, lighting, painting, and floor refinishing). Please join us again on Friday, August 7, 6 – 10 PM at the grand opening of our new space (3773 Walnut St., Denver, CO) and opening reception of Light Wait, a duo exhibition featuring Mindy Bray and Jessica Forrestal, and guest curated by Drew Austin.

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City and County of Denver

Human Rights and Community Partnerships

Heidi Rodríguez, Public Information Officer

C: 720-948-4645

E: hrcppio@denvergov.org

Denver and Dnipro Sign Historic Friendship City Agreement

Leaders from both cities sign partnership to strengthen cultural, civic, and international ties

Denver, CO — The City and County of Denver, through Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships (HRCP), is proud to announce the signing of a Friendship City Agreement between Denver and the city of Dnipro, Ukraine. This marks Denver’s first Friendship City partnership since 2017.

The agreement was officially signed this morning by Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov during a hybrid ceremony attended by representatives from Denver Sister Cities International (DSCI), Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO), HRCP, the Denver-Dnipro Friendship Committee, and Ukrainians of Colorado.

“Some of the strongest bonds between cities are built not through geography, but through shared values and the determination of the people who call them home,” said Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. “Denver is honored to establish this Friendship City relationship with Dnipro, and we look forward to building lasting connections between our communities, learning from one another, and strengthening the ties that bring people together across borders.”

The Friendship City Agreement creates a foundation for future collaboration between Denver and Dnipro through cultural exchange, civic engagement, and community partnerships. The agreement also represents an important first step toward the potential development of a formal Sister City relationship.

“This agreement is a reflection of the work of Ukrainians of Colorado and our partners at DSCI and in Dnipro,” said Mark Dillen, Chair, Denver-Dnipro Friendship Committee. “We thank Mayor Johnston, Mayor Filatov and their respective city governments for supporting this launch. Together with DSCI, we look forward to working with the citizens of our two great cities to broaden and deepen our growing connections.”

Denver Sister Cities International, which supports Denver’s global partnerships and citizen diplomacy efforts, connects Denver with approximately 20 million people across its 10 global partnership cities through cultural exchanges, youth leadership programs, humanitarian initiatives, and citizen diplomacy. In 2025 alone, DSCI organized and hosted 31 cultural exchanges, facilitated seven official delegations between Denver and partner cities, coordinated five student exchange programs involving 48 young ambassadors, and completed two humanitarian initiatives focused on medical partnerships and international assistance.

“The signing of this Friendship City agreement marks an important step in strengthening the ties between Denver and Dnipro,” said Riccardo Mazzeo, Chairman, Denver Sister Cities International. “Through cultural exchange, educational collaboration, economic engagement, and people-to-people connections, we reaffirm our shared commitment to international friendship, mutual understanding, and cooperation. Denver Sister Cities International is honored to help facilitate this partnership and looks forward to fostering meaningful relationships between our two communities for years to come.”

For more than 75 years, HRCP and Denver Sister Cities International have partnered to foster cross-cultural understanding and build meaningful connections that strengthen communities at home and abroad.

About HRCP: At Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships, we are dedicated to protecting the human and civil rights of our community through advocacy, partnerships, and direct support. At the heart of our work is inclusiveness, building a Denver where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered.

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May 11, 2026

PRESS RELEASE: ZOBEL LAW AND DARREN O’CONNOR LAW WIN DECLARATORY JUDGMENT AGAINST DENVER FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE BODY WORN CAMERA VIDEO OF VICTIM OF POLICE VIOLENCE WITHIN 21 DAYS.

Zobel Law and Darren O’Connor Law, on behalf of their client, sought a declaratory judgment from the District Court in Denver after Denver failed to provide body camera videos. Our client had sent a complaint and request for body camera videos via letter to Denver’s Chief of Police.

After several days beyond the 21-day deadline to produce the videos, Denver had still not done so. When Attorney O’Connor was able to find the appropriate contact at Denver that handles these records, he was told it would be another 21 days, even though more than 21 days had passed since Denver had received the letter, and even though such a delay violated the Law Enforcement Integrity Act. When Denver refused to budge, our client filed a lawsuit.

Denver filed a motion to dismiss for lack of standing, citing no cause of action under the Act. Further, Denver sought attorney fees for an alleged frivolous lawsuit.

In Response, our client argued that the Act has an implied cause of action, lest cities like Denver simply continue flouting the law.

The Court agreed with [Plaintiff], writing:

Denver does not contest [Plaintiff] is a member of the class of persons intended to benefit from C.R.S. § 24-31-902(2)(a) but contests legislative intent to create a private cause of action and whether an implied cause of action would be consistent with the purpose of the legislative scheme. C.R.S. § 24-31-902(2)(a) is not permissive but requires agencies to release footage within twenty-one days of a complaint. The Law Enforcement Integrity Act attempts to increase law enforcement integrity by increasing law enforcement transparency. It is contrary to legislative intent to deny an implicit cause of action based on C.R.S. § 24-31-902(2)(a) when C.R.S. § 24-31-902(2)(a) creates a requirement increasing law enforcement transparency and the cause of action only seeks compliance with existing statutory provisions. Furthermore, a civil remedy requiring compliance with the Law Enforcement Integrity Act is consistent with the purpose of the Act. The Court will not presume the Legislature intended to make an unenforceable statute when it wrote the Law Enforcement Integrity Act, and denying a cause of action seeking compliance with the law would make this provision essentially unenforceable.

(Emphasis added).

We and our client took a risk in order to advance the rights of all Coloradans to get access to body-worn camera videos within 21 days when the rights of such complainants are alleged to have been violated under the Law Enforcement Integrity Act. Our client, who was subjected to brutal, unlawful excessive force by law enforcement, and we are all pleased the Denver District Court agreed such that in the future, Denver is now on notice that it must comply with the Act or face potential litigation. Too often people are told to just comply with the law, but at Zobel Law and Darren O’Connor Law, we hold that this applies to the government as well.

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True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show, May 9–Jun. 13
The Dinner Detective brings their True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show to Embassy Suites in Downtown Denver almost every Saturday—shows are scheduled until Jun. 13, but they run year-round. Each dinner will feature a night of comedy and crime in which no one is safe from being named a prime suspect, and the real culprit is hidden among the audience.

True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show | May 9–Jun. 13 | Embassy Suites, Denver

Rocky Horror Picture Show With Shadowcast, May 23
As with all showings of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” the audience is encouraged to sing, dance, and interact with the comedy horror musical. However, this special showing will include Colorado’s Elusive Ingredient (CEI) as a shadowcast. While the original cult classic plays on the big screen, CEI will be singing and acting on stage alongside the characters.

Rocky Horror Picture Show With Shadowcast | May 23 | Sie FilmCenter, Denver

45th Annual Chocolate Lovers Fling, May 9th

Get ready for a night filled with chocolate, charity, and cheer! This decadent gala is dedicated to sharing stories and supporting the community of domestic violence survivors, complete with a feast of fine dining, live and silent auctions, and, of course, plenty of chocolate. Raise money for survivors and their families, and unwind with lively music and a Caribbean Nights theme. Connect with your community on May 9th at 5:30 p.m. and learn how you can best support the survivors in your life.

45th Annual Chocolate Lovers Fling | May 9th | Omni Interlocken Hotel, Broomfield

Boulder Ballet: Radiance, May 15-17th

The Boulder Ballet is putting on a new recital with contemporary works from Jorma Elo and Nicolo Fonte. These two choreographers are some of the most sought-after dancer-makers in the world, and the Boulder Ballet will have a chance to perform their radiance at the Dairy Arts Center. The dances are electric, unforgettable, and impossible to look away from.

Boulder Ballet: Radiance | May 15th-17th | Dairy Arts Center, Boulder

Seth Meyers, May 8th

After demand for a second night to be added, Seth Meyers is hosting a late show at the Paramount Theatre. This kind of performance is the one that requires a lot of laughter to deal with the world’s current events. Seth Meyers does an excellent job of keeping you entertained from the opening act to the last line.

Seth Meyers | May 8th | Paramount Theater, Denver

“Being Grayson,” May 8 

“Being Grayson,” a photo exhibit by Julia Vandenoever, will be on display at East Window & Gallery in Boulder from May 8 to June 26. This solo exhibit shares the story of raising her neurodivergent son as a neurotypical parent. She aims to bridge the gap between parents, educators, and neurodivergent communities in understanding community support for neurodiversity. 

Learn more about the exhibit at Vandernoever’s artist talk on Thursday, May 14, from 7 to 8 p.m.

Being Grayson | May 8th-Jun. 26th | East Window & Gallery, Boulder

Colorado Shakespeare Festival, May 30th

CU Presents brings a full summer of Shakespeare to the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, with three productions — Twelfth Night, Julius Caesar, and Shakespeare in Love. Professional performances under the stars at one of Colorado’s most beloved outdoor venues.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival | May 30th – Aug. 2nd | Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, Boulder

Tough Knuckle Teddy, May 8th

One of the scene’s most compelling rising acts brings their signature raw energy and dynamic sound to one of Boulder’s most storied venues. An all-ages show with doors opening at 7:30 PM and music beginning at 8:00 PM. An adult must accompany guests under 16.

Tough Knuckle Teddy | May 8th | Fox Theater, Boulder

Broncho, May 14

Oklahoma-based indie-rock band, Broncho, brings their hazy, genre-bending sounds to Boulder’s own Fox Theatre, revisiting a decade of their album, Double Vanity, with the kind of loose, hypnotic energy that has defined their live shows.

Broncho | May 14, 8 pm |  Fox Theater, Boulder

Naomi Watanabe, May 14

Japanese comedian and cultural force Naomi Watanabe brings her From Tokyo tour to Boulder Theater, folding sketch, stand-up, and her larger-than-life persona into a performance that lands somewhere between comedy set and pop spectacle. Known for viral impersonations and a fashion-forward stage presence, Watanabe’s U.S. run marks a continued push into English-language audiences with a style that’s as physical as it is sharply observant.

Naomi Watanabe – From Tokyo | May 14 | Boulder Theater, Boulder

Alan Doyle and Beautiful, Beautiful Band with Special Guests Bandit on the Run, May 10

Alan Doyle is a Canadian folk-rock artist who has experience as lead for the band Great Big Sea. Now, he joins Beautiful, Beautiful Band for a highly anticipated U.S. tour. For an extravagant performance that blends rock music with classic Celtic folk, come to one of Boulder Theater’s most anticipated May shows.

Alan Doyle and Beautiful, Beautiful Band with Bandit on the Run | May 10th | Boulder Theater, Boulder

Broomfield Symphony presents Winners of the Young Artists Competition, May 16

This May, the Broomfield Symphony Orchestra brings back one of its most fun and important traditions as the Broomfield Auditorium showcases the winners of the annual Young Artists Competition. This exciting show profiles the most talented young musicians in the Broomfield area.

Broomfield Symphony Presents Winners of the Young Artists Competition | May 16th | Broomfield Auditorium, Broomfield

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Free Beginning Folk Dance Class, Apr. 24 (and onward)

The world’s dance floors have been waiting for you!

Every Friday at 6:30, Boulder International Folk Dance throws open the doors for a free, all-ages beginner class that hops continents — Romania, Greece, Ireland, Bulgaria, Israel, and more — no partner, no experience, no excuses. It’s part global adventure, part neighborhood hangout, and entirely free.

Free Beginning Folk Dance Class | Every Friday Night | Avalon Social Hall, Boulder

Strider Bike Derby, Apr. 25

Join the Town of Erie in this year’s edition of the annual Strider Bike Derby. This biking event is an all-ages welcome race with the goal of building confidence in young bikers ages 2 and up. With courses led by the Erie Police Department, participants are encouraged to have fun biking while taking in the sights of beautiful Erie. Families and community members are welcome to come and spectate. In true derby fashion, audience members are heavily encouraged to come in fancy attire and derby-style hats!

Strider Bike Derby | Apr. 25th | Calvary Bible Church, Erie

East Boulder County Artists Spring Studio Tour – Apr. 25-26

This weekend, many of Boulder’s most talented artists open their exhibits for public viewing. The spring studio tour is a self-guided experience that features multiple unique destinations and extravagant art showings throughout Boulder County. Guests can plan their route along East Boulder and Gunbarrel and pick out any art showing that piques their interest. Stop by anytime from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this weekend for a share of the fun.

East Boulder County Artists Spring Studio Tour | Apr. 25-26 | East Boulder and Gunbarrel, Boulder County

The First Annual Chautauqua Square Dance, Apr. 29

The New Pleasant Valley String Band is playing music from the Missouri Ozark square dance tradition at the Chautauqua Community House. This night will be beginner-friendly and will be called by Larry Edelman, a dance caller who’s been in the business for forty years. Combinations of square dance, waltzes, and two-steps can be duos, but no partner is required; so come one, come all!

The First Annual Chautauqua Square Dance | Apr. 29 | Chautauqua Community House, Boulder

The Growlers, Apr. 30

Brooks Neilson and Matt Taylor make up the duo of this rich-reverb and disco-infused band. They recently released a new EP, Unordinary, in March and are touring North America after a small hiatus. At Ogden Theater, their show presence is unmatched in their dedication and live performances. Their ambitious records have truly defined their sound as a psychedelic and SoCal garage band.

The Growlers | Apr. 30 | Ogden Theater, Denver

Pickleball 4 Mental Health, May 2

The Maria Droste Counseling Center is hosting a pickleball tournament and fundraiser: a chance for players of all levels (for beginners, an instructor will be available) to meet new people and raise money to help those in need afford mental health care. And for those not interested in pickleball, there will also be a silent auction and other ways to support access to mental health care.

Pickleball 4 Mental Health | May 2 | Mile Hi Pickleball, Denver

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Building a Legacy: City Park and Lafayette Farmers Markets Return with a Focus on Reinvesting in Communities

Running May Through October, Both Markets Serve as a Connection Point for Consumers, Producers, Chefs and Ingredients – Building a Stronger and More Purposeful Food System in Colorado

DENVER – March 31, 2026 – This May, City Park Farmers Market opens for its sixth season, and Lafayette Farmers Market returns for its second, with a joint vision of building stronger communities through food. Owners Peter and Margo Wanberg are focused on connecting the next generation of food producers and consumers to create a more collaborative and resilient local food system.

City Park Farmers Market has established itself as an anchor of the Denver community: a third space for neighbors, a destination for chefs, and a supportive platform for producers. In just one season, Lafayette Farmers Market has quickly gained momentum, with strong support from residents and local businesses and a clear path toward becoming a lasting community fixture.

The Wanbergs want to transcend the idea of farmers’ markets as only events and invite people to look at the bigger picture of what they’re growing: a community-led food ecosystem where markets serve as a catalyst – strengthening the connection between the people who grow food and the people who enjoy it.

This season reflects that growth. Lafayette is expanding its vendor count from 60 to 85, with City Park welcoming over 100+ vendors. Both have new farms, returning favorites, and an array of specialty food producers, giving marketgoers access to the same high-quality ingredients chosen and used by award-winning chefs and restaurants.

“This is where relationships start,” said Peter Wanberg. “People meet the folks growing their food, chefs connect directly with producers, and that changes how we think about food, where we buy it, and how it’s shared. That’s where real impact happens.”

Beyond shopping, City Park will feature monthly chef demos, a weekly run club, and regular educational programming. Both markets will have a regular schedule of live music from local acts.

Ultimately, the vision is long-term. By investing in local producers and fostering meaningful connections, the Wanbergs aim to build markets that not only serve their neighborhoods today but also help shape a more resilient and equitable food system for the future.

Market days, dates, hours, and locations are as follows:

City Park Farmers Market

• Dates: Saturdays, May 2 through October 31, 2026
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Location: 2551 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver (across from East High School)

Lafayette Farmers Market

• Dates: Sundays, May 3 through October 25, 2026
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Location: Public Rd. between Cleveland St. and Geneseo St.

A media kit containing high-resolution images, graphics, and b-roll is available here.

About City Park Farmers Market

City Park Farmers Market is a Denver-based farmers market launched in 2021, offering a variety of local Colorado produce and products from area farmers, food producers, and agriculture-based brands. The market, owned and run by Peter and Margo Wanberg, takes place on Saturdays from May through October, with stalls open from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 2551 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, Colorado (across from Denver’s East High School). For more information, visit www.CityParkFarmersMarket.com and engage with the market on Instagram and Facebook.

About Lafayette Farmers Market

Lafayette Farmers Market opened in 2025 and is a growers-only market in downtown Lafayette, Colorado. With 85 vendor booths, the focus is on championing Colorado farmers, ranchers, and food producers. This is the second market from Margo and Peter Wanberg, owners of the City Park Farmers Market. The event runs on Sundays from May through October, with stalls open from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Public Rd. between Cleveland St. and Geneseo St. For more information, visit www.LafayetteFM.com and engage with the market on Instagram and Facebook.

MEDIA CONTACT

Jessica Nelson | Persist Publicity | jessica@persistpublicity.com

BreAnna Davis | Persist Publicity | breanna@persistpublicity.com

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Denver’s Children’s Theatre Presents Pete the Cat: The Musical

February 26-March 22, 2026, for School Groups and the Community

SCFD Free Day and Accessibility Performance will be held on March 1

DENVER, January 27, 2026 – The Mizel Arts and Culture Center’s Denver Children’s Theatre announces its upcoming performances of Pete the Cat: The Musical, from February 26 to March 22, 2026, for school groups and the public. Performances will take place in the Elaine Wolf Theatre at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center in Denver. Public performances will be held on Sundays at 10 a.m. through March 22. An SCFD Free Day and Accessibility Performance will take place on Sunday, March 1.

Based on the popular book series by Kimberley and James Dean, Pete the Cat: The Musical follows Pete – a jazzy, guitar-playing, skateboard-riding cat – who assists his second-grade pal, Jimmy, who is attempting to conquer a lack of inspiration in art class. Along the way, Jimmy learns that challenges are never meant to be faced alone. Strength, creativity, and friendship are the remedy.

Tailored especially for pre-K through third-grade audiences, Pete the Cat: The Musical is a lively, 45-minute production filled with singing and dancing. The show features professional local Denver actors and is directed by Matt Zambrano, who returns to Denver Children’s Theatre after directing Tomás and the Library Lady in 2023. School groups can enjoy the show and take a behind-the-scenes “tech tour,” where students will meet the actors and learn about the technical elements that bring a production to life.

“Theatre can open a child’s eyes to experiences they’ve never encountered before and foster a broader perspective,” said Tim Campbell, program director at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center. “Seeing themselves reflected in characters on stage can help children know they are not alone. Theatre invites them to turn inward, learn who they are, and feel seen in how they move through the world.”

The SCFD Free Day and Accessibility Performance on March 1 at 10 a.m. offers an opportunity for the community to enjoy the production at no cost. Attendees can expect low-lights, audio descriptions, a calming sensory room, and ASL interpreters to ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience for all audience members. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance.

Since 1997, the award-winning Denver Children’s Theatre has produced quality theatre for young audiences, presenting fully mounted main stage productions featuring beautiful sets and costumes, and featuring adult professional actors from the Denver area. The cast for Pete the Cat: The Musical includes Bekah Lynn Broas, Brandon Guzman, Bussy Gower, Damon Guerrasio, Izzy Enriquez, Kyle Lawrence, and Melissa Morris.

Tickets for the public performances cost $15 for a single ticket or $12.50 per ticket for a family 4-pack (four tickets for $50.00). Tickets can be purchased at https://tickets.jccdenver.org/dct. On-site parking is free.

School groups should email the box office at info@jccdenver.org for ticket price information and to reserve seats for your school or class.

The Mizel Arts and Culture Center’s Elaine Wolf Theatre is located in the south-facing lot of the Staenberg – Loup Jewish Community Center at 350 S. Dahlia Street in Denver. To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit tickets.jccdenver.org/dct.

ABOUT MIZEL ARTS AND CULTURE CENTER

As one of the Rocky Mountain region’s premier arts organizations, the Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the JCC illuminates the human experience through creative and cultural programs in the performing, visual, cinematic, and literary arts for the Jewish community and the Denver community at large. The Mizel Arts and Culture Center is a Tier II member of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and is guided by a mission that is focused specifically on arts and cultural programs. A variety of festivals and offerings occur throughout the year including Denver Jewish Film Festival, JAAMM Fest (Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies, and Music Festival), and Wolf Theatre Academy. The Mizel Arts and Culture Center is also home to the Denver Children’s Theatre, which provides students with the opportunity to experience live theatre. The Mizel Arts and Culture Center is located at 350 S. Dahlia Street, Suite 100, in Denver. For more information, please visit www.jccdenver.org/macc or call 303-316-6360.

ABOUT STAENBERG-LOUP JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

The Staenberg – Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver) serves the metro-Denver area through educational, social, cultural, fitness, sports, and other programs that are rooted in Jewish tradition and values. The JCC Denver’s mission is to create a vibrant and inclusive family and social gathering place that is guided by these timeless Jewish values. The JCC Denver offers a wide range of programs and options for people of all ages and stages of life. The JCC Denver is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located at 350 S. Dahlia Street in Denver. For more information, please visit www.jccdenver.org, like us on Facebook and Instagram@jccdenver, or call (303) 399-2660.

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We Have a Dream! Dance Performance, Feb. 27

In celebration of Black History Month and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s achievements, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance’s Cleo II dancers will be bringing their “We Have a Dream!” performance to the Parsons Theatre on Feb. 27 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This performance is presented as part of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance’s commitment to educating audiences about Black history and culture.

Friday, Feb. 27, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Parsons Theatre, 1 E. Memorial Parkway, Northglenn, CO 80233

Care Not Cages: Art Exhibition and Auction, Feb. 28

This Saturday, Feb. 28, Aurora Unidos CSO is hosting an exhibition and auction at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Denver from 5:30 to 8 p.m. There will be featured local artists to raise money for Colorado’s immigrant communities and individuals unlawfully detained by ICE. Tickets upon entry are $20 per person to get food, drinks, games, and art activities.

Learn more about Aurora Unidos CSO here or follow updates on Instagram here.

Saturday, Feb. 28, 5:30 – 8 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2201 Dexter St., Denver, CO 80207

Float Like a Buffalo: Live at Velvet Elk Lounge, Feb. 28

The Velvet Elk lounge presents Float Like a Buffalo, the Denver-based jam/rock band that brings a Colorado feel to every show. The band’s mix of rock music and funky jams has propelled them to popularity since their founding in 2014. This Saturday, Float Like a Buffalo brings their local flair to Velvet Elk. Come by for bites, cocktails, and a lively night of local music.

Saturday, Feb. 28, starts at 7:00 p.m., Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder, CO 80302

Rite & Rach: Under the baton of Devin Patrick Hughes, Mar. 1st

On Sunday, March 1st, The Boulder Symphony unleashes an afternoon of symphonic masterworks with Rite & Rach, featuring The Rite of Spring and Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30.

Under the baton of Devin Patrick Hughes, the orchestra performs Stravinsky’s groundbreaking, rhythmically explosive masterpiece alongside Rachmaninoff’s virtuosic Third Piano Concerto, performed by internationally recognized pianist Jiarui Cheng.

The program also includes Carter Pann’s Tiny Tattoo and Mikhail Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila. This dynamic concert blends primal energy, sweeping lyricism, and technical brilliance — making it one of Boulder’s must-see classical music events of 2026.

Sunday, March 1, 2026, starts at 4 p.m., Grace Commons, 1820 15th St., Boulder, CO, 80302

Banned Books Club, Mar. 2

It is more important now than ever that we exercise our freedom of protest by reading banned books. Books and literature are the focal points of our culture and freedom. By reading banned books publicly and loudly, we protest the people who’ve banned them; those who actively seek to oppress and repress our knowledge and community. The Boulder Public Library at its Main Branch is hosting a reading of the book The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night by Mark Haddon. This murder mystery focuses on a young boy investigating the death of his neighbor’s dog. Throughout, he finds secrets his father had kept from him, a long-lost mother, and hope for a new day. This book is a cornerstone in neurodivergence, dealing with cheating and divorce, and solving the murder of a neighborhood pet.

Monday, Mar. 2, 5:30-6:30, Boulder Public Library, Main Branch, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80302

CMDI Public Conversations: Who Gets to Be American, and Why?, Mar 3rd

Angie Chuang is an Associate Professor of Journalism and will be discussing her novel at the Boulder Public Library. American Otherness in Journalism: News Media Representations of Identity and Belonging was released last October and explores how mainstream news media helps construct Americanness during times of ICE raids and the narrowing scope of who belongs as an American. CU’s College of Communication, Media, Design, and Information invites you to explore narratives of national identity.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026, starts at 4 p.m., Grace Commons, 1820 15th St., Boulder, CO, 80302

LAUGHayette Improv, Mar. 6

Improv Boulder brings its monthly LAUGHayette showcase to The End Lafayette, turning the compact Dog House Music Studios space into a quick-witted playground. The format is simple but guaranteed to make you laugh, with an unscripted night fueled by audience suggestions, the results are sharp and unpredictable. In a room better known for live bands, the 75-capacity setup makes every punchline feel close enough to catch.

Friday, Mar. 6, 2026, starts at 7:30 p.m., The End at Dog House Music Studios, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 80026

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From Housekeys Action Network Denver

Contact: info@housekeysactionnetwork.com | 701-484-2634

Monday, March 2nd, the community will be delivering a letter to the Mayor signed by 30 organizations calling on him to end the terrorization of houseless people on the streets.

Join us outside City Hall (1437 Bannock St.) at 3:30 pm or inside until 5:30 pm. We will be delivering the letter to the Mayor and speaking to the City Council.

Since Johnston ended the ‘House 1000’ initiative in Dec 2023, there has been a 150% increase in aggressive police enforcement just in ticketing of anti-houseless laws. This does not include the vast majority of enforcement, which is done through move-on orders and intimidation.

The hostile enforcement includes police approaching unhoused community members in an aggressive and menacing way, often grabbing and taking houseless people’s property right in front of them and maliciously destroying their personal property, calling them names, and other forms of abuse and terrorization.

The City has created a constant stress environment, and the aggressive, unprofessional, and often hostile enforcement has caused compounded trauma and direct injury to unhoused community members.

Houseless people are traumatized, tired, afraid, cold, suffering…from this treatment. They feel dehumanized and debased.

This enforcement includes telling people to move when they are simply standing on a public sidewalk, taking property from public spaces with no notice, and other violations of people’s constitutional rights.

We have interviews with 50 houseless people speaking about this street terrorization on our HAND Instagram page. You can hear community members share their stories to understand what is happening and how they are being impacted.

This inhumanity must stop. In the words of many houseless people, ‘treat us like humans.’

Contact: info@housekeysactionnetwork.com | 701-484-2634

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February 19, 2026

Contact: Chris Arend, Communications Director, Department of Natural Resources

303-264-8615

chris.arend@state.co.us

(Denver) — Today, Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Natural Resources announced appointments to the Ponderosa Mountain Pine Beetle Task Force, a new multi-agency task force created by Governor Polis through Executive Action to address a significant and expanding mountain pine beetle outbreak impacting ponderosa pine forests along Colorado’s Front Range.

“Colorado is at the forefront of reducing the impact of wildfires, floods, and protecting Colorado communities. By assembling our team of forestry experts and state and local officials we are taking action to deal with the impact of mountain pine beetles and helping to protect our forest and key water sources, and equipping homeowners to better protect their homes,” said Governor Polis.

Aerial forest health surveys conducted in 2025 by the USDA Forest Service and Colorado State Forest Service show increasing mountain pine beetle activity in ponderosa pine forests up and down the Front Range, with beetle-killed trees already visible along the U.S. 285 and I-70 corridors. Warmer temperatures and ongoing drought have created favorable conditions for outbreaks of bark beetles — trends expected to continue into the next decade.

The task force is charged with developing coordinated, science-based strategies to protect Colorado communities, forests, water resources, infrastructure, and the state’s outdoor recreation economy over the next decade.

“Pitch tubes” of resin where pine beetles have tunneled (Dan West, CFFS)

“The State of Colorado, including the Department of Natural Resources, Colorado State Forest Service, and the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, has heard the Governor’s clear call that the time is now to take action on our emerging mountain pine beetle outbreak along Colorado’s Front Range,” said Dan Gibbs, Executive Director, Colorado Department of Natural Resources. “We have assembled a diverse array of elected officials, federal, state, and local representatives, and ex officio member expertise for this Task Force to move together in a coordinated effort across land ownership and political boundaries to bring forth the necessary recommendations and actions for healthy forests and communities.”

Beetle-killed trees increase hazards for firefighters, recreationists, utility providers, and transportation corridors, and can alter and may even intensify wildfire behavior under certain conditions. These impacts from beetle-killed trees are particularly concerning in Front Range foothill communities where forests, homes, and critical infrastructure intersect, and wildfire risk is already high.

The task force will be co-chaired by Dan Gibbs; Mike Morgan, Director of the Division of Fire Prevention and Control; and Matt McCombs, State Forester and Director of the Colorado State Forest Service. The task force may add ex-officio members or seek input from subject matter experts where interested and as needed, within specific topics the task force seeks to evaluate.

Appointments to the Ponderosa Mountain Pine Beetle Task Force

Appointed by the Governor

• Senator Mark Baisley, Littleton — Representative of the Colorado General Assembly
• Representative Lesley Smith, Boulder — Representative of the Colorado General Assembly

Appointed by the Department of Natural Resources

• Troy Heithecker, Lakewood — Regional Forester, USDA Forest Service
• Douglas Vilsack, Lakewood — State Director, U.S. Bureau of Land Management
• Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper, Golden — Jefferson County Commissioner; Colorado Fire Commission
• Madelene McDonald, Lakewood — Colorado Forest Health Council; Denver Water / Watershed Scientist
• Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally, Loveland — Larimer County Commissioner
• Commissioner Dan Williams, Cripple Creek — Teller County Commissioner
• James Brad White, Granby — Fire Chief and District Administrator, Grand Fire Protection District
• Sebastian Walton, Denver — Xcel Energy — Representation of electric, water, and other utility providers servicing the Front Range
• William Lepry, Denver — Director, Colorado Mass Timber Coalition
• Megan Maxwell, Broomfield — Executive Director, Colorado Timber Industry Association
• Paige Lewis, Boulder — Deputy State Director/Director of Conservation, The Nature Conservancy Colorado
• Joseph Lavorini, Gunnison — Rocky Mountain Region Program Director, National Forest Foundation
• Thomas Gougeon, Denver — President, Gates Family Foundation
• Zach Thode, Livermore — Farmer and Rancher, Lehi Ranch
• Mike Alexander, Castle Rock — Director of Emergency Management, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

Beetle-infested trees (William Ciesla, CSFS)

Ex-officio Members

Appointed by the Governor

• Ellen Bottcher of Washington, D.C., to serve as an ex officio member and representative of Colorado’s federal delegation for Representative Jeff Crank, appointed
• Abbie Callahan of Washington, D.C., to serve as an ex officio member and representative of Colorado’s federal delegation for Representative Joe Neguse, appointed
• Patrick Donovan of Denver, Colorado, to serve as an ex officio member and a representative of Colorado’s federal delegation for Senator Michael Bennet, appointed.
• Trina Griego of Lakewood, Colorado, to serve as an ex officio member and representative of Colorado’s federal delegation for Senator John Hickenlooper, appointed
• Maxwell Hanson of Cañon City, Colorado, to serve as an ex officio member and representative of Colorado’s federal delegation for Representative Brittney Petterson, appointed
• Representatives from all impacted federal delegation offices have been and remain invited to participate

Appointed by the Department of Natural Resources

• Jonathan Asher, Director, Governor’s Office of Climate Preparedness and Disaster Recovery, to serve as an ex-officio member
• John Barkowski, Forest and Montane Habitat Coordinator for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, to serve as an ex-officio member
• Chairman Melvin J. Baker, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, to serve as an ex officio member
• Dan Bean, Director of the Palisade Insectary, Colorado Department of Agriculture, to service as an ex-officio member
• Michael Conway, Commissioner of Insurance, to serve as an ex officio member
• John Kelly, Executive Director, Serve Colorado, to serve as an ex officio member
• Shayle Sabo, Resiliency Program Manager, Colorado Resiliency Office, Department of Local Affairs, to serve as an ex-officio member
• Chris Sturm, Watershed Program Director for the Colorado Water Conservation Board, to serve as an ex-officio member
• Mark Thompson, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Office of Emergency Management, Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment, to serve as an ex officio member
• Dan West, Forest Entomologist, Colorado State Forest Service, to serve as an ex officio member
• Tim Wolfe, Director, Colorado Tourism Office, to serve as an ex officio member
• Brett Wolk, Associate Director, Colorado Forest Restoration Institute, to serve as an ex officio member

The task force will coordinate across state, local, federal, private, and nonprofit partners to advance urgent and long-term strategies, including fuel mitigation, public education, watershed and utility protection, reforestation planning, wildfire response innovation, timber market development, insurance considerations, and identification of new funding strategies.

Colorado’s approach builds on lessons learned from past bark beetle outbreaks, as well as the state’s experience responding to catastrophic wildfires and investing in forest health, watershed protection, and community resilience.

Additional appointments will be forthcoming, and additional information about task force meetings, timelines, and opportunities for public engagement will be released in early 2026.

To learn more about the mountain pine beetle, visit the Colorado State Forest Service website. Jefferson County residents can also visit the county’s mountain pine beetle resource page. To learn more about the task force, visit the Colorado Department of Natural Resources’ Ponderosa Mountain Pine Beetle Task Force page.

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BMoCA’s Drawing Club, Feb. 20th

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art hosts Drawing Club @ BMoCA on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, from 5:00–7:30 PM at its Boulder location. This free, drop-in session welcomes artists of all skill levels to create, connect, and collaborate in a relaxed studio setting. Basic supplies and light snacks are provided; donations support museum programming. Co-hosted with Creatives Club Boulder, the monthly series continues on select third Fridays through October 2026.

Friday, Feb. 20th, 2026, 5 – 7:30 p.m., Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder, CO 80302

WinterFest & Ice Climbing World Cup, Feb. 21-22

Spend a weekend of winter fun and gathering at the Climbing Collective’s WinterFest and Ice Climbing World Cup in Longmont! This is the Collective’s second time hosting the International event, where ice climbing athletes from all over the world come to compete. WinterFest complements the competition two-day with local vendors, food trucks, beer, and a kids’ area. Purchase tickets here!

Learn more about WinterFest and ice climbing.

Saturday, Feb. 21 through Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, The Climbing Collective, 155 Pinnacle St., Longmont, CO 80504

Lunar New Year Festival at Yellow Barn Farm, Feb. 21

Yellow Barn Farm hosts an extravagant Lunar New Year celebration this Saturday. The festival features a live fire show, martial arts demonstrations, and a taste of Asia, including a guided dumpling-making station. Partial proceeds from the celebration will be donated to non-profit organizations that promote the development of local agriculture. If you’re looking for a unique holiday celebration, come by the Yellow Barn Farm’s Lunar New Year celebration.

Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, start at 4 p.m., Yellow Barn Farm, 9417 N Foothills Highway, Longmont, CO 80503

Musical Vanguards at the Dairy Presents Taarka, Feb. 22nd

Taarka and its members are being highlighted at the Dairy Arts Center’s Musical Vanguards this Sunday as they exhibit a unique performance. Taarka is able to spin together incredibly vivid stories in their songwriting with brilliant acoustic strings to create an adventurous and high-energy show. Their music is a combination of Eastern-European folk and bluegrass with a touch of rock that will get you off your feet and dancing.

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, starts at 4 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, CO 80302

Love Songs From the Ladies of Jazz, Feb. 22

Singer Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield will be joined by CJRO trio Tom Amend, Eric Hitt, and Ian Spillman to bring Dazzle a night of honoring the most well-known and adored ladies of jazz, including Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, Billie Holiday, and more. The evening of Feb. 22 will bring an elegance reminiscent of these jazz legends’ own performances with a set of some of their most loved songs.

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, starts at 6 p.m., Dazzle Denver, 1080 14th St., Denver, CO 80202

Rock For The People presents Cherryvale & Blind Eden @ The End, Feb. 27

See the indie-pop band comprised of Colorado teenagers, Cherryvale, in their element for the highly anticipated live debut of their album, “The Feeling Controller,” at The End by Dog House Music Studios on Feb. 27. The show, presented by Rock For The People, will be opened up by psychedelic-rock band and Boulder locals, Blind Eden. It’s guaranteed to be a night filled with amazing community and local sounds! Doors open at 6:30, and tickets can be purchased here.

Friday, February 27th, 2026, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., The End by Dog House Music Studios, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 80026

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TODAY: Colorado Worker Rights United to Host Worker Rights Event

Seeking to protect and expand worker rights this legislative session

DENVER – Hundreds of workers, union activists, business owners and grassroots organization leaders involved with Colorado Worker Rights United will announce efforts to protect and expand worker rights today at noon in the Colorado Capitol’s west foyer. The group will stand up against any attacks on farmworkers, tipped workers and any other workers in the state – and will support the 2026 Worker Protection Act.

When billionaire-backed corporations and the politicians who listen to them benefit from a system that keeps workers quiet, keeps wages low and makes it incredibly hard to form a union, corporate profits soar but leave families struggling with higher and higher costs. Unions are a key way to address the affordability crisis because when workers can stand together, wages go up, workplaces get safer, and families have a real chance to live and thrive in Colorado.

WHAT: Colorado Worker Rights United pro-worker legislative launch

WHY: Announce plans to protect and expand Colorado worker rights

WHO: Speakers will include:

• Emcee: Rep. Javier Mabrey
• Sen. Jessie Danielson
• Sen. Julie Gonzales
• Kylie Anderson, Starbucks barista
• Josh Reitze, Alamo Drafthouse worker
• Jatniel Bermudez, sheet metal worker (en español)
• Sid Farber, business owner
• Shad Murib, Colorado Democratic Party chair

WHEN: TODAY, Thursday, January 8, 2026, at noon

WHERE: Colorado State Capitol, west foyer, 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver 80203

Colorado Worker Rights United is a coalition of labor unions and community groups building worker power through organizing and solidarity in Colorado. CWRU is dedicated to modernizing Colorado’s labor laws to make it easier to organize and empower Colorado workers, 70,000 of whom are currently organizing to form a union.

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From: Housekeys Action Network Denver

info@housekeysactionnetwork.com
(701) 484-2634

After HAND united several houseless families that then met with various representatives with the City of Denver – including City Council, the Department of Housing Stability, and the Denver shelter program – they found themselves still without solutions, without support, and instead, locked into a seemingly endless cycle of calls to a hotline that never picks up and occasional meetings with outreach workers that tell them nothing is available or they don’t qualify (despite living on the streets with children), and to keep calling.

Now, the families are demanding a meeting with the Mayor himself to address this Crisis and be part of the solution, so that Denver’s children always have somewhere safe to go.

Please read the attached letter sent to the Mayor, his staff, and City shelter/houseless program leadership and urge the Mayor to respond promptly. We MUST have a bottom moral line somewhere… NO CHILDREN IN THE STREETS!

Dear Mayor Mike Johnston,

We are writing to you today as a collective of houseless families currently living in Denver. Yes, Mayor, there are still children living on the streets. In fact, one of your own City directors has confirmed a 150% increase in houseless families between 2022 to 2024. We are:

• Parents with a disabled child in a wheelchair,
• Hardworking adults with jobs also enrolled in 3 different work-training programs simultaneously
• A father who recently lost his job due to racism and xenophobia,
• US citizens, including a single mother with a teen girl escaping domestic violence and attempting to access housing support for nearly 3 years now,
• Another citizen who has been told her family can’t get housing because she has 7 children,
• A newcomer migrant family without any friends or relatives to receive us,
• People paying for weekly hotel stay that ends up costing more than an apartment while having less of the security, rights, and protections that housing and tenancy provide,
• Parents with kids who can’t bathe regularly but still go to school everyday,
• Families who have hidden under bridges and were told to move along without being connected to resources,
• Parents who struggle maintaining jobs when your vehicle is your home and you have to leave work earlier to pick up your kids from school,
• And many more – hundreds of us in need…

For each of us, the present system as it stands today has failed us… “It’s been very difficult to comprehend the sheer quantity of adversaries that we’ve met in this City.” We don’t have anywhere stable for ourselves and our children to live. We want you to know that we are not asking to be gifted anything unnecessarily, but to have support in orienting ourselves. We are asking you for an opportunity more than anything.

On Monday, March 17th, a number of us (though nowhere near the 400-600 families currently without housing) came to speak at City Council to let our representatives and community know that the road we’ve been told leads to housing is a dead end. Many of us families have been calling the Salvation Army Connection Center for months – multiple times per week, multiple times per day, in an attempt to seek emergency shelter. One mother of three kids states, “I called over 400 times and it was raining and snowing, and they still said they had no options”. Department of Housing and Stability (HOST) outreach workers themselves have told us that they can’t even get in touch with the Connection Center. For that reason, even after these families connected with outreach workers that Monday (though they have known some of these families for many months), every single family that spoke up left with no assistance – still struggling, still on the streets.

At this point, it feels as though we have spoken to nearly everyone in this system, often multiple times – as one parent said, “a lot of us are in this hole where they make promises and never fulfill them, like a partner who said that they’ll marry you but never do”… So all that is left for us is to talk to you, Mayor Johnston, and appeal to you not just as the Mayor of this City of opportunity, but as a fellow father who wants his children to have every chance to develop in a safe, supportive environment. As one dad put it, “if it was my City, I wouldn’t permit this, because they’re mistreating people who are desperate for support.” We understand you have a difficult job, and the conversation we want to have with you is one regarding how to most effectively address these barriers, because “if the resources are so limited, then we need to utilize them in the most effective way” – wouldn’t you agree?

The Salvation Army Connection Center does not need more workers – we need a better solution. We, as the families at the heart of this issue, do not want to be “part of the problem, but part of the solution!!!” We ask that you let us know when you would be next available for a virtual meeting to hear directly from us regarding the barriers that keep us in this cycle, to better understand our reality, and include us in the process towards a solution. Please send us some dates and times that you would be available to meet – please keep in mind those of us who work during the day and have to pick up our children after school.

Thank you, and may we commit to protecting the children – ALL the children – of this great City. It takes a village!

Sincerely,
Denver’s unhoused parents and children

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