New mural tells Denver’s westside story
If you drive along Kalamath Street in Denver’s historic Santa Fe Art District, you’ll see buildings adorned with colorful murals….
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What’s lurking beneath ‘Wednesday’s’ popularity
Within three weeks of airing, “Wednesday,” the series based on the teenage daughter of the Addams family, became the most…
Colorado’s first Mariachi degree is shaped by student experiences
For Javier Becerril, mariachi is more than just a genre of music; it’s a tradition that has shaped his identity…
Students unearth stories from Central City’s former red-light district
For most college students, summer doesn’t involve hauling buckets of dirt under the blazing sun. But for a class in…
How Colorado scored Sundance and major indie-film cred
It’s cultured. It’s cool. And in two years, it’s coming to Colorado. When news first emerged that the Sundance Film…
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour honors the legacy of the Chitlin’ Circuit
Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit” tour includes just nine stops — an intentional choice with historical significance….
Maya monuments speak in signs — and now we understand them
When Richard Sandoval, Ph.D., visited Copán, an ancient Maya archaeological site in western Honduras, he noticed something unusual about the…
9 things you didn’t know about mariachi
Mariachi music often conjures images of lively performances, decorated suits and a jubilant atmosphere. But beneath its vibrant exterior lies…
‘Anuja’ falls just short of an Oscar win
At first sight, “Anuja” seems an unlikely Oscars prospect. It was shot on a tiny budget. It’s a foreign-language production….
Ready for Season Two of ‘Wednesday’? Watch this play while you wait
Within three weeks of airing, “Wednesday,” the series based on the teenage daughter of the Addams family, became the most…