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The Cost of Community

Levi Roberts, Freelance Writer May 8, 2026

In the landscape of Denver’s nightlife, a venue is rarely just a business; it is a cultural anchor. The Pearl, which moved into the legendary Mercury Cafe at 2199 California Street last spring, was...

[PHOTO] Still from Sheep Detectives trailer

Murder, Mystery and Wool

Eliany Nahomy Caceres Uzcategui, Freelance Writer May 4, 2026

What begins as a playful mystery evolves into a heartfelt story about loss, innocence and connection.  On the surface, The Sheep Detectives plays like a lighthearted children's mystery. But beneath...

[Illustration] House with "ART" and "TRUST" on the sides.

Anchoring the Arts

Levi Roberts, Freelance Writer April 12, 2026

For many students at CU Denver, the “starving artist” trope isn’t a romantic aesthetic—it’s a systemic housing barrier. As graduation approaches for arts and media majors, the reality of local rents often...

[Illustration] Child holding a MYDenver Card.

More Than a Library Card

Levi Roberts, Freelance Writer April 10, 2026

For over a decade, the MY Denver Card has served as a “key to the city” for Denver’s youth. By providing free, year-round access to the city’s 30 recreation centers, 29 swimming pools, and dozens...

[Illustration] Camera shines onto script that says "nirvana the band the show the movie"

Nirvanna the Band, Now More Than Ever 

Jack Kabel, Leisure Editor April 8, 2026

It seems that the last 100 (and change) years of commercialization have caused our society to associate the medium of film with its economic output, which of course, like with all art, has become...

[Photo] Two artists preform on stage.

One Battling Band After Another

Andrew Hyman, Freelance Writer April 8, 2026

On March 17th, CU Denver’s annual Battle of the Bands returned. The event was held in the breathtaking St. Cajetan, a refurbished Spanish Colonial church from the original Auraria neighborhood....

[PHOTO] Walnut street construction with Tivoli in the background

Downtown Denver Construction

Madison Lira, Freelance Writer February 24, 2026

Strolling down the Auraria campus during the 2025-2026 school year may invoke a familiar sound of Colorado: drills, yells of construction workers, and dozens of work vehicles driving up and down the...

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