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The annual RedLine Reach Core Artist exhibition opens in Denver Friday evening. This year’s exhibit is titled Beyond the Horizon. It encompasses a year of work from RedLine’s Reach Core Artists.
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The Museum of Art Fort Collins is hosting Colorado-based artists Sean O’Meallie and Anne Bossert at their new exhibits opening Friday. The show sees them at their most whimsical, with wood-carved balloons, striped spires and sculpted coronavirus molecules.
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Denver drag queen Diamond Starr is helping run a series of classes for young queens to learn the ins and outs of drag. Their classes on wig maintenance, makeup, performance and sewing are being held at the Factory Fashion art hub in Denver this month.
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Colorado Edition: Indigenous artists explore representation and identity in new RiNo district muralsIn celebration of Native American Heritage month, three Indigenous artists in Colorado have painted works in Denver's RiNo district exploring cultural representation and identity.
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While music and sports are already back to live events at full or almost-full capacity, the theater world is still easing its way back. This week, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts launched a new podcast that combines history and storytelling, and allows audiences to participate at their comfort level.
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In 2012, the High Park Fire west of Fort Collins burned more than 87,000 acres. At the time it was the state’s largest wildfire, destroying 259 homes and claiming one life. Eight years later, the Cameron Peak Fire burned more than twice as much land, becoming the largest in Colorado history. During both events, one local program sifted through the ashes to create art and help firefighters.
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In the Japanese tradition of senbazuru, it is said that if you fold 1,000 origami cranes, your wish will be granted. The idea found its way around the world with the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who inspired others with her endeavor to fold enough cranes to cure her cancer, after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Since then, the paper crane has become an international symbol of healing, hope and peace. Last week, local artists came to the Museum of Boulder to help with a similar effort — the Memorial Crane Project.
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Earlier this week, 49-year-old Colorado photographer Soren McCarty died of colon cancer. Renowned for his concert photography, McCarty and his camera were a fixture for decades at area music venues, especially Red Rocks. During his last week, McCarty asked friend and fellow music photographer Lisa Siciliano to turn the lens on him, showcasing a raw and unflinching look at the reality of cancer.
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Denver-based artist Narkita Gold is sharing stories of the city's Black residents one interview and portrait at a time. Her works include themes of love, authenticity, unity and liberation.
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There’s a lot of scary things in the world today. But at a new museum, the horrors inside are all about the art of distraction, and letting folks get an up close and personal look at the things that go bump in the night.