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4 days ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
Many people think of museums as places that have all the answers, but that’s not always the case. And sometimes that makes for a more intriguing story. Such is the case for the latest exhibition at the History Colorado Center, The Disappearance of Thomas Riha, which takes a local mystery and investigates the many remaining unanswered questions.
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1 week ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
During the age of the dinosaurs, some of the most impressive animals the planet has ever seen walked the earth. But the oceans were equally full of breathtaking creatures, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s newest exhibit brings them to vibrant life with Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep. “The exhibit starts in the Jurassic era and brings visitors to the present,” said DMNS educator Jenna Chervin.
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2 weeks ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
Invertebrates represent many of the most ecologically important species on the planet, as well as some of the most culturally relevant. They’ve inspired religious beliefs, landscapes, traditions and much more. Now the critical role invertebrates play in Mexican culture is explored in Legacies: Invertebrates of Mexico, the Butterfly Pavilion’s latest exhibit.
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2 weeks ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
A library may not be the first place one thinks about going to for a concert, but Bemis Public Library has been home to an annual concert by the Smithtonian Handbell Ensemble for many years. “We’ve hosted music at Bemis for decades and the Smithtonian is one of our signature events,” said Claire L Mattoon, senior librarian for programming and outreach.
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1 month ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
Sometimes the most powerful love stories are the least complicated. You don’t need a lot of games and obstacles—just two people trying desperately to connect. That simplicity is what makes “Once,” one of the best and most unique musicals to come around in some time. And now its elegant beauty is coming to the Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 Main St. in Littleton, through Sunday, April 27. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
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1 month ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
There’s no timetable when it comes to the creative process. Sometimes, an idea can take years to get from your mind to out in the world. That’s the case for local actor and playwright Luke Sorge, whose “National Bohemians” is making its world premiere at Miners Alley Playhouse. “This the first play I wrote when I was 20 years old, but it’s undergone many changes since that initial script,” he said.
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1 month ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
Immersive theater doesn’t have to mean a lot of expensive bells and whistles — there are all kinds of ways to bring audiences into a new world. For Ren Manley, founding artistic director of Audacious Theatre, it’s about involving all five of the audience’s senses to transport them to a different place. “There’s a lot of really cool stuff happening in the theater scene in Denver, especially within the immersive and interactive area,” she said.
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1 month ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
One of the most famous legends in rock and roll is that Pink Floyd’s album, “Dark Side of the Moon,” syncs up with the 1939 classic, “The Wizard of Oz.” While the band has always denied any intentional connection, there are certain moments that lend credence to the notion. “I was in high school when I first heard the urban legend,” said Kent Adamson, lead vocalist for The Crazy Diamonds, a progressive rock group.
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1 month ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
We’re on the cusp of one of the best times of the year in Colorado — spring. We can finally come out of our winter hibernations and start enjoying more outdoor time, gather with friends for activities and make plans for the summer ahead. There’s more color in the world, more music (thank you birds), and more to do. Now that the daylight is increasing, I thought I’d shed some light on some great ways to welcome the season of rebirth and renewal.
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2 months ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
People may have certain perceptions in their mind when they hear the name Angkor Wat or the Khmer Empire that inhabited Cambodia for centuries. Some of those perceptions may be true, but others are the results of limited knowledge and lack of information. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s newest temporary exhibition, “Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia,” aims to provide greater insight into the fabled empire and what daily life looked like for the people.
