Joe Hodas beamed looking at the three buildings. “Being designated as an essential business means we have an obligation to give back to the community.” Hodas is the Chief Marketing Officer for Wana, a cannabis company that produces edibles and other marijuana products. Their company is helping underwrite a unique project on Tennyson St. Three buildings that are likely to be … [Read more...] about Three Tennyson St. Buildings Given New Life Temporarily Immersive Art Show Runs Through 8/23
Arts and Culture
Closing the Curtains: Denver Puppet Theater Closes Down
Annie Zook started the Denver Puppet theater in 1996. After 24 years of entertaining and educating children in North Denver, she’s closing the curtains for good; the venue is another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I just can’t wait it out,” said Zook, explaining that, like many other small businesses, they had planned on closing temporarily and then reopening, but as … [Read more...] about Closing the Curtains: Denver Puppet Theater Closes Down
A Muralistic Moment for Denver
While murals are nothing new in the world, what was once considered destructive “tagging” and graffiti, was elevated in NYC in the 1980s by legendary street artist Keith Herring. His influence, and so many others since have crossed generational divides, providing inspiration and beauty to urban and, more recently, suburban streetscapes. Northwest Denver has splashed … [Read more...] about A Muralistic Moment for Denver
Mr. Dana Retires
Dana Richardson retired this spring after 25 years at the Smiley Branch Library on 46th Avenue, known as “Mr. Dana” by the thousands of kids that walked through the library doors over the years. His career has been marked by a love of people as well as music. As a kid, a passion for music started early when he withdrew the entire $20 in his savings account to buy a $19 … [Read more...] about Mr. Dana Retires
Hit Pause, Then Play: North Denver’s Entertainment Venues Look to the Future
“I’d like to have the bands play in the tent,” said Niya Gingerich, owner of Local 46 at 46th and Tennyson Street. Gingerich and other venue owners are trying to adapt to a world of social distancing and limited indoor entertainment. Two things she thinks can help her succeed are her bar’s outdoor Biergarten as well as a parking lot that could theoretically turn into space for … [Read more...] about Hit Pause, Then Play: North Denver’s Entertainment Venues Look to the Future