Most people think of cats and dogs when thinking about shelters and rescues, but horses need to be rescued too. Bill Stiffler saw this, and always being a horse lover, Stiffler decided to dedicate his life to rescuing those in need. Thus, in 2001, the non-profit organization ‘Friends of Horses Rescue and Adoption’ (FOHRAA) was…
While STEM fields may sometimes seem far removed from the political sphere, CSM alum James Tyree is using his environmental engineering knowledge to benefit important policy development. Originally from Corpus Christi, Tyree graduated from Mines in 2007 with a B.S. in engineering with an environmental specialty and the McBride Honors minor in Public Affairs. “There…
Villkommen, Bienvenue, and Velcome to the Cabaret, a dynamic musical with fantastic cast performances all around and a wonderfully playful translation of this 1966 broadway show. This incredibly evocative and socially conscious show does not disappoint. It leaves the audience with something to chew on after an evening of fantastically entertaining, visceral performances. The iconic…
The local music scene in Denver can be extremely hit or miss, though there are a few diamonds in the rough. One such band is Overslept. With extremely clever and meaningful lyrics that feel as though they are being absorbed directly by the heart, Overslept is one of the few bands with listeners that cannot…
Every Saturday, Golden residents and vendors from across Colorado gather together in the parking lot next to the Golden Library to enjoy the Golden Farmer’s Market. The Golden Farmer’s Market runs every year from the first Saturday in June until October 1st. Open from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., Golden residents and anyone else who…
Check out the Denver Fine Mineral Show at the Denver Marriott West September 14-17, 10:00 am-6:00 pm. The Denver Fine Mineral Show is an excellent opportunity to look at minerals if you have seen all of the ones at the Geology Museum, or if you just like shiny things that come out of the Earth…
Red Rocks offers plenty of entertainment opportunities if you plan on staying around Golden this summer. The park is popular among tourists, and for a good reason: Concerts are a one-of-a-kind experience and the scenery is unforgettable. The amphitheater is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and according to their website, the amphitheater was once…
The Foothills Art Center currently has on display a variation of ceramic, thrown, porcelain, impressionistic, and psychedelic clay pieces on display from artists across the country. The exhibit, titled Mountain Standard Clay, has inhabited the Foothills Art Center, just off of campus on 16th St. and Washington Ave., since April 16 and will stay through…
Disney’s “Newsies” visited the Denver Ellie Caulkins Opera House on a wave of excitement and passion. With songs composed by Alan Menken, who also wrote for such landmarks as, “The Little Mermaid,” and, “Aladdin,” the show emblazoned headlines everywhere from March 23rd to April 9th . Based on a 1992 movie starring Christian Bale, Bill…
On Mar. 25, Marquis Theater hosted an event with amazing music from various artists including Into It. Over It., The World is a Beautiful Place and I am No Longer Afraid to Die (The World is), The Sidekicks, and Pinegrove. The concert opened with Pinegrove, one of my new favorites. This band brought a fun…