PIKES PICK: Share a Valentine with a policeman
Kids ages 3 to 10, create something special for police during the annual Valentine’s Day Contest and maybe win fuzzy Officer Barry Custard. All entries go to police officers. Send homemade cards to Community Relations Unit, drop off by Feb. 10 at or mail to Police Operations Center, 705 S. Nevada Ave., 80903., with child’s name, age, parent or guardian’s name and phone number. – Linda Navarro
Rich Cowden abruptly exits top job at Aurora Fox
John Moore
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Updated 28 minutes ago
Executive producer of city-owned theater organization says ‘it was clear it was in the best interest of the theater.’ Rich Cowden has abruptly left his position as executive producer of the city-owned Aurora Fox Arts Center after just 2½ years....
John Moore
Reporter
Denver area events for Feb. 6
Carlotta Olson
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Updated 1 day ago
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Friday Justin Willman — 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place,...
Carlotta Olson
Reporter
Denver playwright Edith Weiss: Short and sweet
John Moore
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Updated 4 hours ago
The beloved local playwright, actor and director is having her moment at age 74 with an evening of ‘fierce’ short plays How good of a humanoid is Edith Weiss? “She feels bad killing Japanese beetles,” said Christy Montour-Larson, her friend...
John Moore
Reporter
LaMonte McLemore, singer and founding member of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90
The Associated Press
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Updated 1 day ago
LAS VEGAS – Singer LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of vocal group The 5th Dimension, whose smooth pop and soul sounds with a touch of psychedelia brought them big hits in the 1960s and ’70s, has died. He was 90....
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No dinner plans? You can still plan a wonderful Valentine’s Day with these date ideas
Emily Bejarano
emily-bejarano@gazette.com
Updated 11 hours ago
Choose your own adventure this Valentine’s Day with activities, crafting, pop-ups, shows and romantic spa treatments It’s never too late to plan something special for someone you love, whether that person be your significant other or your Galentine. There’s plenty happening around Denver for Valentine’s Day, with...
Emily Bejarano
Reporter
Denver area events for Feb. 5
Carlotta Olson
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Updated 2 days ago
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Thursday Vinicius Cantuária & Chico Pinheiro Duo — 6:30 and 9...
Carlotta Olson
Reporter
Previews for movies opening in theaters on Feb. 5, 2026
Carlotta Olson
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Updated 1 day ago
“Buffalo Kids” — (Animation, PG, 81 minutes). Two Irish orphans encounter heroes and villains while facing danger and adventure on their trip by train across America. IMDb “Dracula” — (Horror, R, 129 minutes). After a 15th-century prince denounces God upon his wife’s death, he inherits an eternal...
Carlotta Olson
Reporter
New York ❤️ Colorado Symphony
John Moore
john.moore@denvergazette.com
Updated 1 day ago
Arts news: ‘Shrek’ drama deepens; important internment play in Brighton; John Irving salutes Olympic grandkids The Colorado Symphony is still floating on an apex after last weekend’s historic tour gave 15,000 New Yorkers a listen to the best our state...
John Moore
Reporter
Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Goldens in Golden and more
Dennis Huspeni
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Updated 2 days ago
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene....
Dennis Huspeni
Reporter
Daniels Fund awards $450K to three outstanding organizations | NONPROFIT REGISTER
Joanne Davidson Special to Colorado Politics
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Updated 2 days ago
You know the old saying about how it’s an honor just to be nominated? In the case of the Daniels Fund and its annual $250,000 Medal of Excellence Award, it wasn’t just an honor to be considered; it was also quite profitable. ...
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A teen was arrested by Aurora Police Friday after he fled the scene of a fatal crash he allegedly caused by running a red light. Jonathan Garcia, 19, faces vehicular homicide and reckless driving charges after he ran a red light at the intersection of North Peoria Street and East 13th Avenue and t-boned a […]
