We’re joined by Gillian Pasley, one of the co-lead organizers of Blucifer’s First Rodeo, the brand new music festival coming to South Broadway this summer. Pasley explains how the local team started this grassroots festival, the challenges involved, and “the core of whimsy” driving their endeavor.
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From sunlit summer evenings to crisp, festive fall days, experience the seasons at Denver Botanic Gardens. Check out Evenings al Fresco at York Street, July 13, 15 & 27, 5-8 p.m. Laid-back summer evenings, lush gardens and live, local music. Or check out the Lavender Festival at Chatfield Farms, Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Food trucks, interactive art, live music and an artisan marketplace during peak lavender season. Get tickets or memberships at https://www.botanicgardens.org/
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Support provided by Theatreworks Colorado Springs. Danny and Marlowe haul trash for a living. It’s not glamorous, but somebody’s gotta do it. Then one shift goes sideways, and suddenly they’re asking the question we all avoid: what are we really worth? The Garbologists at Theatreworks Colorado Springs—sharp, funny, and surprisingly moving. Tickets at entarts.org.
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NKollectiv showcases Colorado artists working in a wide variety of media including many types of painting and printmaking, clay, wood and metal sculping, metalsmithed jewelry, and home decor. The gallery was founded in 2021 by Nicole Korbe, a local artist whose mission is to promote the local artist community and provide a place for all to enjoy their work. Make sure to check out the Found Narratives series, on display now through June 28. The gallery is located within EASEL (Englewood Art Studios, Events, Lessons), a 2nd floor art hub in downtown Englewood. Learn more at NKollectiv.com
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Featured Song: “I’m Tired” by Pink Ranger
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