"We're not really that into ties" is a strange comment from a man who along with a college classmate founded a company dedicated to creating custom bow ties, neckties, scarves and more. And yet, this is the true story of Knotty Tie Co., a company founded by Jeremy Priest and Mark Johnson. As Johnson clarifies, for both he and Priest, it was always about creating meaningful employment opportunities for an underserved, though talented group of people: resettled refugees and asylum-seekers. They Continue Reading
Destinations Around Denver
Get out there and explore! Read more and discover what we love about these Denver places.
Far East Center
Denver is rich in diversity from all areas of the globe if you know where to look. Asian cultures from Vietnam, Korea, China, Singapore, Thailand and Japan converge at the Far East Center located at Alameda and Federal making this shopping area a great place to go on a cultural expedition. Continue Reading
Stephen H. Hart Library & Research Center at History Colorado
The Stephen H. Hart Library & Research Center exists to help researchers learn more about Colorado history, and to share the vast collections of the History Colorado museum with the world. They collect archival materials (think letters, diaries, books, maps, newspapers), photographs (1 million+), and artifacts that document the history of the Centennial state. Continue Reading
Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
Since 2007, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) has occupied a black glassy cube on the corner of 15th and Delgany and offered a space where audiences can engage in a dialogue about the art of our time. Contemporary artwork can sometimes be challenging to view and understand, but don't be shy, the staff at the museum are friendly, the lively MCA events will help you overcome any art museum anxiety you may have and the rooftop cafe/bar is a sweet reward at the end of your tour through the Continue Reading
Opera Colorado
Opera Colorado has enriched Denver's arts scene since 1983. Not only does this multi-faceted organization produce 2 full-length operas each year, Opera Colorado also helps emerging opera singers gain professional experience though its Young Artists residency program; hosts fun social outings for young professionals in Denver; and brings opera into the classroom through its education outreach programs. Opera is a rich tradition that combines vocal music, orchestral music, acting, dance, staging Continue Reading
Redline
From the outside, this place may look like just an art gallery, but if you step inside and wander around, you'll soon discover that Redline is an incredible non-profit contemporary art center dedicated to cultivating community and social change through art. Admission to Redline is free, so go ahead and check it out. You'll discover thought-provoking contemporary art in an airy gallery space; more than a dozen artist studios where you are invited to peek in and see artwork being created; and a Continue Reading
Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA)
The heart of Denver's performing arts scene, the Denver Performing Arts Complex, can be found quite near the center of the city, just blocks from Civic Center Park. Encased under a beautiful glass galleria, the Denver Performing Arts Complex is home to 10 performance spaces with over 10,000 total seats. The largest tenant in this unique arts hub is the Denver Center for Performing Arts which oversees everything from visiting Broadway shows at the Temple Hoyne Buell Theater to a full season Continue Reading
the ART, a Hotel
Yes, it's a hotel, but it's also a wonderful art gallery displaying a curated collection of works from the 20th and 21st centuries. If you're museum hopping downtown, be sure to include a spin through the public spaces of the ART on your itinerary as they are truly brimming with inspired works of art. The ART is also a great place to grab a drink with a friend, enjoy lunch with a view, or spend the night as part of a luxurious Denver staycation. Continue Reading
Wonderbound
Venture downtown to the neighborhood most commonly known for its concentration of homeless shelters and there, on Park Avenue West and Arapahoe, you'll find an incredible artistic treasure: Wonderbound. Under the leadership of husband-and-wife team Garrett Ammon and Dawn Fay, this contemporary dance company is passionate about developing and sharing collaborative artistic experiences. Wonderbound creates inspiring performances that blur boundaries between mediums and engage both artist and Continue Reading
Denver Public Art
It is said that arts and culture are what make a city fall in love with itself and we tend to agree. Public art is one of the powerful ways a city creates shared reference points, a community dictionary of imagery and a sense of place for its citizens. Certainly, the "Blue Bear" (actually titled "I See What You Mean") by artist Lawrence Argent has captured our hearts and become a symbol of our city. Beyond the wonderful aesthetics of this piece including its cheerful color, massive scale and Continue Reading
