Support Women DJs Is Shattering the EDM Glass Ceiling
Within the bustling music industry scene in New York City, a new organization is making waves with a specific focus on women in EDM. Support Women DJs is a women-owned and femme-focused event planning and resource-providing group for femme DJs and artists started by Rachel Brosman. With a wide range of services, community at its […]
We Tried It: Denver’s New Dog Oasis, Skiptown
Skiptown, the one-of-a-kind dog bar, park and pet care club opened up to the public last month on October 4. This opening came four years after the success of the flagship location based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
ARTcade Brings Games to Life Through Immersive Art
Joining the organizations showcasing immersive art and bringing fresh energy to the 16th Street Mall is the return of The Denver Theatre District’s (DTD) ARTcade, now open at 1555 Champa Street.
This Local Cafe Defends Small Uptown Businesses
Serving as an art center of Uptown, The Weathervane Cafe is a coffee shop and brunch spot tucked into a historic cottage house. Built in 1896, this house holds character and memories of Denver from long in the past. Painted windows and cow-print umbrellas make the spot impossible to walk by without leaving an impression. […]
Dancing With the Shadows – Zaki Hamid and His Brand Puppet Theater
Puppet Theater is the enigmatic fashion brand by designer Zaki Hamid. Located in Denver’s Sakura Square, Puppet Theater offers inclusive, art-inspired clothing and serves as a creative hub for events and collaborations.
Museum For Black Girls Honors Innovators and Icons in the Community
On Saturday, September 21, Black entrepreneurs, creatives and innovators were treated to a celebratory brunch at the Museum for Black Girls. The Icon & Innovators Brunch was the museum’s first-ever award ceremony, hosted by owner Charlie Billingsley and fashion and lifestyle writer Joce Blake.
Arlo Hotels Was Our Home Away From Home For Fashion Week
The Arlo Midtown is the perfect home base for New York Fashion Week and is just steps away from some of NYC’s biggest attractions like the Theater District, Times Square and Madison Square Garden.
Kiln: Redefining the Coworking Experience
Kiln, the newest co-working space in Littleton, offers more than just a place to work—it’s an experience. Designed by founders Arian Lewis and Leigh Radford, Kiln transforms industrial spaces into vibrant, creative environments. With Scandinavian-inspired design infused with bold colors and raw materials, Kiln’s ambiance is both unique and inviting. The space features open desks, private offices, a communal kitchen, and even bike storage, catering to the diverse needs of its members. More than just a workspace, Kiln fosters a sense of community, encouraging connections and creativity through its thoughtful layout and design.
Night Lights Denver Projects Art on Downtown Buildings
If you find yourself in downtown Denver after dark, you may notice projection maps on the D&F Clock Tower, illuminating the city with unique light designs. As one of only few projection mapping installations in the U.S., the permanent project, named Night Lights Denver, is brought to life by the Denver Theatre District (DTD).
Click, Clack, Squeak: Shoes Galore With Denver Arts & Venues
This season’s cultural runway; Click, Clack, Squeak, celebrated shoe culture and showcased footwear from around the world. Local Denver designers were invited to submit their original designs or curated shoe collections to bring this show to life. Hosted at the Buell Theatre, the Denver Arts & Venues team took backstage access to a new level as they had the runway and attendees seated behind the curtains on the main stage.
Color of Fashion Celebrates Juneteenth with Conversation and the Power of Black Voices and Perspectives
On the rooftop of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) with Denver’s skyline as the backdrop, Color of Fashion and The Black Girls Social Club bridged community and conversation with a discussion from a panel of five Black professionals.
Tammy Dinh: Balancing Art, Business and Well-Being with Uncomfy Co.
Vietnamese American artist Tammy Dinh is the force behind the successful polymer clay business Uncomfy Co. Her work has led her to establish a following of more than 600,000 people across various platforms. Dinh welcomed us into her home and studio here in Denver, giving The Curio Cabinet a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to run a successful business.
Season 4: What’s Color of Fashion Been Up To?
On Saturday, May 25, the COF team hosted their model casting at Desert Social with 300 models in attendance. Models of all sizes, races, ages and genders flooded several blocks of South Broadway for the chance to walk this season.
Celebrating Community: Starcycle’s Approach to Fitness
Forget what you think you know about spin and group fitness classes. StarCycle studio, located in the heart of Denver, is taking a new approach to spin; making it fun, dynamic, and most importantly, welcoming.
Empowering Artists and Enriching the Community: Inside the Denver Theatre District’s Art Incubator
Denver Theatre District’s art incubator, Understudy, is dedicated to providing a space for local artists to spotlight their work.
We Tried a Pole Fitness Class At Selenite Studio
Have you ever been interested in pole fitness? Well, we here at The Curio Cabinet, took the leap (or should we say the spin) for you. The Curio Cabinet team met with Nico Paradis, the owner and head instructor of Selenite Studio Pole Fitness and Amethyst Aerial Arts for an Introduction to Pole class at […]
Mountainfilm Festival Returns for Its 46th Iteration
Mountainfilm Festival, a film festival dedicated to inspiring audiences to create a better world, is back this May for its 46th year.
Meet Tattoo By Lex: Fineline and Blackwork Artist
xis Samuels is the steady hand and divine illustrator behind Tattoo by Lex, with a mission to assist clients in finding the truest version of themselves through art.
Layers of Laughter: Leonard Madrid Talks Cebollas
Showcasing at The Denver Center of Performing Arts, Cebollas is about three sisters and a dead body, taking a road trip from Albuquerque or “Burque” as they call it in the play, all the way to Denver.
Behind the Stitch: Conversations With an Artist
The Curio Cabinet team had the chance to sit with a few Denver artists to hear more about their stories and how they bring their beautiful art to life through different mediums.
Mayor Johnston Honors Local Artists at the 2023 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture
Denver Arts & Venues presented the city with an exciting glimpse into the vibrant and diverse artistic community that is flourishing here in Denver during the latest annual Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture on December 7.
Backstage Access: Denver Arts & Venues Community Runway Show
People from all walks of life came together for a night that brought fashion and culture to the forefront. The diversity in the crowd brought life to the room, showing us that fashion tells a story for everyone.
Museum For Black Girls Returns, Inspiring Visitors with a Powerful Message
Founded in 2019 in Denver Colorado, this pop-up museum has been celebrated in multiple cities as a time capsule of the Black girl experience. With its recent return to downtown Denver, Billingsley and Ross have big plans to offer this space as a haven to reflect, dream and connect with one’s heritage through art and shared cultural experiences.
The Fashion Weekend Denver Needed
Color of Fashion transformed Denver Union Station into a captivating scene this past weekend, celebrating divine construction, streetwear and culture.
Elitch Gardens Turned Into a Fashionable Playground Overnight
Season three of Color of Fashion kicked off its first night on Friday, September 22 by bringing out everyone’s inner child. With the backdrop as Denver’s own Elitch Gardens Theme & Amusement Park, guests were in for a night filled with fun and new fashion.
Pop-Up Chapels: The Stress-Free and Creative Microwedding
For those newly engaged couples entering the daunting reality of wedding planning, have no fear. Pop-Up Chapels, a new concept created by local wedding planning company Hitched AF, aims to save couples the headache on their special day.
“Yacht Rock 2” is your underground hip hop album of summer 2023
Released in late August of 2019 with a run time of just over 23 minutes, Yacht Rock 2 holds its own in The Alchemist’s well of a discography. “Ocean Prime” stands as the producer’s second most popular song on Spotify despite the ten-plus full projects released since then.
Colorado’s Sun is Shining: Here are 15 Weekend Activities to Soak It Up
Colorado’s gloomy spring has come and gone. Here’s a list of weekend activities to escape (or embrace?) the heat and kick off July in Denver. Friday, June 30 Denver’s 7th Annual Goth Ball When: June 30, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Where: Reelworks Denver, 1399 35th St., Denver The Deets: Denver’s Goth Ball is back […]
Let Me Show You Different Activates Our Five Senses Through African Fashion
The African Fashion Show, presented by Koya Nyangi of Let Me Show You Different, provided a show unlike any other Denver has seen. Unlike most fashion shows, attendees were able to fully engage with the experience through all five senses