In 1795, the viceroy of New Spain, Manuel de la Grúa, requested permission to erect a monumental equestrian sculpture in honor of Charles IV, King of Spain. Shortly after the unveiling of the bronze monument in Mexico City in 1796, a painted equestrian portrait of the deceased former viceroy, Bernardo de Galvez, was completed. However,.... Read More

The Rembrandt Room is a world premiere dark comedy featuring one woman standing next to one masterpiece for who knows how long. A mash-up of historical fact, Greek myth, and Buntport fiction, we love how the Buntport Theater Company writes all of their own shows. There's never a dull moment and the storylines are always fresh, quirky.... Read More

The Bringing Back the Arts concert will feature some of Denver's most talented young artists who will compete for a chance to win a $1,000, live radio interview, opening act for an upcoming Bluebird concert and more! Get your FREE tickets now to find out who might get the break of a lifetime!! Doors open.... Read More

The Rembrandt Room is a world premiere dark comedy featuring one woman standing next to one masterpiece for who knows how long. A mash-up of historical fact, Greek myth, and Buntport fiction, we love how the Buntport Theater Company writes all of their own shows. There's never a dull moment and the storylines are always fresh, quirky.... Read More

Join interpretive specialist Molly Medakovich as she leads an in-depth exploration of Albert Bierstadt's 1877 painting of Estes Park, Long’s Peak. Mindful Looking invites you to slow down and spend time with a work of art in the Denver Art Museum galleries. Join us on the third Tuesday of each month to discover overlooked details, explore.... Read More

History Colorado is honored to present two legends of Colorado folk music, Harry Tuft and Dick Weissman, with special guest Julia Hays on the Tiny Library Concert stage this spring. Guitarist Harry Tuft is best known as the godfather of folk in the Rocky Mountain region. In 1962, he opened the Denver Folklore Center, which.... Read More

This event is free and open to the public About the Artist (from CVA): Joanne Pillsbury is the Andrall E. Pearson Curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. A specialist in the art and archaeology of the ancient Americas, she holds a Ph.D. in art history and archaeology from Columbia University. Previously associate.... Read More

Part Beatles history, part legal thriller, Baby You’re a Rich Man: Suing the Beatles for Fun & Profit is the first book devoted solely to the cascade of legal actions that engulfed the most popular band in history. Author Stan Soocher, associate professor of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado’s Denver.... Read More

Art is an expression of ourselves and the world in which we live, and the study of visual art allows us to gain nuanced understandings of the many cultures within our global society. This notion serves as the point of departure for Colorado State University art historian David Riep, who will discuss his field research.... Read More

From movies to TV to novels and beyond, Titanic has been referenced time and time again. Take a look at the more scandalous side of Titanic as portrayed in the media including dark desires, rumor mills, and ridiculous memes while imbibing a Vapor Distillery cocktail. Meet up with other young professionals and enjoy a risqué.... Read More