Denver Metro News

Mayor Mike Johnston and Denver Arts and Venues announced in May that the City and County of Denver’s plans on building a museum at the McNichols Civic Center Building (McNichols Building) showcasing the history and culture of Denver. “A museum highlighting Denver’s rich history and culture at the historic McNichols Building will create a … (read more…)

If you love Venezuelan and American Folk and Jazz, you will enjoy Jorge Gelm and Sam Reider. Broomfield is proud to announce their July 10th Concert in the Park at the Anthem Park, 15663 Sheridan Pkwy on Wednesday, July 10, at 7 p.m. No cost to participate, no registration is required for all ages. The concert is in partnership with Swallow Hill … (read more…)

The 2024 season continues each Sunday night from 6-8 p.m through early August. The free concerts are at the pavilion in City Park. Lots of great musical entertainment is scheduled through the summer months. On July 7th, JoFoKe & Same Cloth is a dynamic, genre-bending ensemble based in Denver, led by the creative force of JoFoKe, a talented Black … (read more…)

Broomfield was recently revealed as #6 out of 100 on Livability’s 2024 list of the Top 100 “Best Places to Live” in America. For these rankings, analysts focused on small to mid-size cities with populations between 75,000 and 500,000. Economy, housing, cost of living, safety, transportation, amenities, and other factors were taken into account as … (read more…)

Mayor Mike Johnston announced in May to restore vibrancy and expand economic opportunity throughout Downtown Denver. Delivering on the promise of building a more accessible and prosperous downtown, Denver will invest more than $500 million over the next decade to accelerate economic growth in the heart of Denver.

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Join Denver Public Art on a leisurely walk around Downtown Denver and learn about some of Denver’s most unique, eccentric public artworks. Why do the sidewalks sing? Why are there hubcaps on the old police station building? Why is the Big Blue Bear blue? And much more!

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The City of Lakewood is celebrating the vast variety of art during INSPIRE Arts Lakewood! The event encompasses free and low-cost arts and culture experiences hosted from May 25 to June 30 at more than 20 galleries, cultural centers, shops, and other art venues in Lakewood. The city’s Heritage, Culture and Arts facilities will host free community … (read more…)

As a woman and a person of color, I am familiar with prejudicial attitudes and practices of discrimination. Yet, despite our social progress with race and gender equality over the last century, we are woefully out of touch with another prevalent and elusive social ill called ageism.

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City of Arvada has announced it has earned the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award, issued by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. The Top Workplaces program has a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees and recognizing the top organizations across 60 markets for regional … (read more…)

The Colorado Genealogical Society plans a celebration in observance of its 100th year of incorporation, honoring the achievements and milestones of the innumerable number of volunteers who have been the bedrock for the success and endurance of the society.

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This May, 50 Plus Marketplace News celebrates 32 years bringing local news, feature columns, and advertisers to its readers. “We’re grateful for your readership and support across these three changing decades,” commented publisher Robert Trembly.

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The Colorado Genealogical Society plans a celebration in observance of its 100th year of incorporation, honoring the achievements and milestones of the innumerable number of volunteers who have been the bedrock for the success and endurance of the society.

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