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Clarke Reader: Art Through the Distortions of History
The creative process is ever-changing and often requires taking a look back to locate the way forward. The Arvada Center’s three summer exhibitions celebrate this fact by using the past as a guide to finding a way to and through modern times.…
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New 2theXtreme exhibit at Wings Over The Rockies museum explores math
The Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum launched its brand-new 2theXtreme exhibit on June 1, offering an exciting new learning experience for kids and families seeking fun and educational activities this summer. This innovative exhibit, developed by Evergreen Exhibits, highlights the vital role math plays in our everyday…
Remembering Brian Vogt’s impact
Brian Vogt was anything but ordinary. From being elected class president every year at Littleton’s Heritage High School to helping form the City of Centennial in 2001 to becoming Denver Botanic Gardens’ CEO, Vogt lived a life of public service that went beyond expectations. “We wouldn’t be here today without…
Jeffco family hosts seventh annual lemonade stand fundraiser for childhood cancer research
Each year for one Saturday near the beginning of June, community members can find a lemonade stand at Trappers Glen Park on Chenango Drive in south Jefferson County. For any donation amount, visitors can enjoy a cold lemonade in the hot sun. Speaking to a man battling cancer who was…
PRESS RELEASE: America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission Invites Coloradans to Unite as Countdown to 2026 Begins
DENVER, Colo. (July 1, 2025) — The America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission recognizes this Fourth of July as the start of the one-year countdown to the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary…
Museum of Outdoor Arts kicks off Rock the Block
Get ready to kick off summer with a special Rock the Block series hosted by The Museum of Outdoor Arts (MOA). The Rock the Block summer series began on June 5, featuring a performance by Jeremy Lozano. This summer series hopes to bring together the local business community and residents…
Sports
Ice hockey: New rule in place for pucks, crossbars and goal frames
Three new rules will be in play when the 2025-2026 ice hockey season begins in Colorado. The puck is unplayable if it comes to rest on top of the goal between the crossbar and the goal frame. According to the National Federation of High Schools’ web page, the rule also…
The star-studded ownership group behind Denver’s new NWSL team
Since the announcement in January, Colorado has been abuzz about Denver being awarded the newest National Women’s Soccer League team, set to begin play in 2026. Between powerhouse additions to the ownership and investor groups and the groundbreaking on a new state-of-the-art performance center in Centennial, Coloradans have made it…
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Arts & Culture
Clarke Reader: A Collection of Summer Artistic Activities
Summer is officially here, which means Colorado truly shows itself as a place with cultural options for every interest and activity. The days are lovely and long, so you’ll want to take advantage of all there is on offer. I’ve…
Clarke Reader: ARTSWEEK GOLDEN Highlights Community Importance
Summer is the perfect time to get out and about and enjoy beautiful public spaces, and if you can add some artistic touches to the mix, so much the better. That’s just what visitors can do as part of the…
Clarke Reader:Arvada Center Hosts a Range of Pride Events
June is Pride Month and the Arvada Center is going big with three events that celebrate LGBTQ+ communities all over the state. “We’re excited to invite the community to celebrate Pride with these three unique events this June,” said Sarah Kolb, marketing…
Clarke Reader:DFF Women+Film Festival highlights power of story
Ever since the development of film as an artistic medium, women have been some of its most dynamic storytellers, both in front of and behind the camera. They’ve often been denied the recognition they deserve, but with its annual Women+Film Festival,…
Clarke Reader: The Music of Johnny Cash Comes to Miners Alley
There aren’t a lot of things people can agree on these days, but I think one thing we all can share a love of is Johnny Cash. Over the years, I’ve seen the “God Bless Johnny Cash” bumper sticker on…
Clarke Reader: Take a Deep Dive in Jurassic Oceans with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
During the age of the dinosaurs, some of the most impressive animals the planet has ever seen walked the earth. But the oceans were equally full of breathtaking creatures, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s newest exhibit brings them to…
Columns & Opinion
Michael Norton: Halftime adjustments
In sports, halftime is more than a breather; it’s a recalibration. It’s a chance for coaches and players to analyze…
Patricia Kummer: Midyear economics
We are halfway through summer already and economic uncertainty remains prevalent this year for consumers, taxpayers and investors. Consumers are…
Michael Norton: Halftime adjustments
In sports, halftime is more than a breather; it’s a recalibration. It’s a chance for coaches and players to analyze…
Michael Norton: It’s your move
When the lights are the brightest, the stakes are the highest, and all eyes are watching, those who rise to…
Letters
Letter: Do the right thing, commissioners
My name is Eiko Browning. I am a Douglas County citizen, Colorado native, resident of Highlands Ranch for 13 years,…
Letter: Teal’s ridiculous claim
I was stunned to read that Douglas County Commissioner George Teal blamed the Chinese Communist Party for the defeat of…
Letter: How was the City Ditch dug?
Your reporter Isabel Guzman did a very good job of describing the issues surrounding the City of Englewood’s project for…
Local LIFE
‘Come for the dogs’ – Denver pets are more than pals, they’re business partners
In Denver’s bustling neighborhoods, it’s not uncommon to find a shop cat curled up by the register or an excited dog greeting customers at the door. Across the city, small businesses are embracing their four-legged companions, not just as pets, but as part of the store experience. At Crystal Castle Beads, located at 2240 S.…
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