We’re joined by local artist Scott MacPhee who’s worked on projects featuring the Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera characters. We talk about his appreciation for the Art Students League of Denver and his new approach to creating digital art.
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DeeDee’s Burlesque Book Club presents Alice In Wonderland: A Burlesque Revue “We’re all mad here...” The Clocktower Clockettes are ready to bring that madness to the stage! This seductive, high-energy reimagining of Alice in Wonderland spins Lewis Carroll’s curious tale into a glittering, grown-up fever dream. Follow Alice, the White Rabbit, and a cast of deliciously twisted characters as they tease and twirl in a world where nothing is quite what it seems. It will be ”…entirely bonkers. But I will tell you a secret. All the best people are.” Learn more at https://www.clocktowercabaret.com/
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The Colfax Carousal returns Saturday, September 19, for its second year celebrating Denver’s punk community across six independent venues on Colfax Avenue. More than 30 acts, including Jon Snodgrass, Church Fire, MF Ruckus, Rubber Goddess, Night Fishing, The Frickashinas, White Rose Motor Oil, and many more will take the stage at Tight End, Lion’s Lair, Squire Lounge, DNVR Bar, Good Bones, and Illegal Pete’s. After years of BRT construction impacts along Colfax, the Carousal is rooted in a simple punk principle: show up for your people and support the places that give the community a home. One hundred percent of show proceeds support participating artists and businesses. Learn more at colfaxcarousal.org.
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The Denver Zine Library is excited to announce Denver Zine Fest 2026! Since 2007, Denver Zine Fest has been a vibrant platform for Colorado zine creators to collaborate, share their work, and build community. This year’s event will feature over 90 independent creators from Denver, across Colorado, and beyond. Join us for a day filled with zine-y goodness and some fantastic collaborations with Colorado’s finest creatives! Mark your calendar for September 13th, from 11am-5pm, and head to the Denver Public Library, Central Library for this free event.
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This Week’s Song: “Blankets of Starlight” (feat. Carolyn Hunter) by Mark Crawford and Andrew Frank
