Magical! Natura Obscura, an immersive art experience now open at The Museum of Outdoor Arts (in their indoor gallery space), offers visitors the chance to leave the everyday world behind and explore a surrealist forest that combines art, sculpture, and digital technologies. The captivating, transportive and relaxing environment engages all 5 senses, even smell (a scentscape is created using essential oils) and touch (visitors may touch things gently). The project was brought to life by Continue Reading
Archives for January 2019
GIVEAWAY: Mix It Up This Valentine’s Day!
Here at Go Play Denver, we believe that the best dates with your sweetie or your bestie involve sharing an experience that creates memories and sparks great conversations. With that in mind, we created the #GPDValentine scavenger hunt contest to give away some fantastic prizes and inspire everyone to mix it up a little this Valentine's Day. Continue Reading
Orchid Showcase
When it’s cold and snowy where do we escape to? The Orangery at Denver Botanic Gardens! The annual Orchid Showcase is happening now through 2/17 (included with admission), so we like to take in the flowers and then sit on a bench with a book (or laptop if deadlines demand it) for a mini getaway. Don’t forget to smell the blooming citrus too! When: Jan. 10 – Feb. 17, 2019, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206 Tickets: Continue Reading
Coyote. Badger. Rattlesnake.
Had enough holiday-themed entertainment? The creative folks at Buntport invite you to come spend 90 minutes (give or take) exploring fake realness and real fakeness at their latest show, “Coyote. Badger. Rattlesnake.” The absurdist play takes place in a museum diorama as Carol and Glenn restore a Plains scene following an infestation that destroyed the previous diorama. The show has its laughs, its usual Buntport quirkiness, but ultimately left me wanting a clearer final message or more Continue Reading
Mindbender Mansion
Mindbender Mansion at Denver Museum of Nature and Science is SO MUCH FUN! There are puzzles and games of all varieties from 4-person pinball, to crazy cafeteria trays on a conveyor belt (we couldn’t stop playing this game until we had passed all three speed levels!), to classic brain teasers like number puzzles and knots to untie. People of all ages and abilities will find something to do in this exhibit that features dozens of different stations. Don’t miss your chance to play! Mindbender Continue Reading