Colorado Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker is a popular Denver holiday tradition, but ticket prices have barely increased in the... more

The hottest trend in Denver dining right now is the holiday pop-up. These timely takeovers have been popping up everywhere... more

The holidays are in full swing, but December is just getting started! From holiday markets in picturesque mountain towns to... more

Over the summer a show at Red Rocks was hit by a hailstorm that injured several people and left hundreds... more

Tim Hernández came on our show for the first time two years ago as a 24-year-old teacher who was not... more

Ever since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict have been on the rise... more

Last year, Colorado voters decided that grocery stores could sell wine along with beer, which had many independent liquor store... more

With construction on the 16th St. Mall now set to last through 2025 and many office workers happier working at... more

Mayor Mike Johnston’s effort to house 1,000 people by the end of the year is not looking great, with more... more

It seems like everyone has an opinion on where to find the best green chile in town. So why do... more

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re celebrating the short week with a round-up of all the local stories that matter. First, it’s been... more

Black Friday and the holiday shopping season are right around the corner, but while the big chain stores are rolling... more

Many cities have a museum solely dedicated to telling their own story, and many of those museums are a source... more

Gas prices are trending down nationwide, but they are perhaps nowhere lower than the exit off I-25 into Greenwood Village.... more

Hungry for lunch but don’t want to go out? One local restaurant owner hopes you don’t reach for that meal-delivery... more

After a water main break, the rise of streaming, and a global pandemic put the Esquire Theatre on the brink,... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about all the local stories that matter this week. First, local officials are officially hyped... more

The State of Colorado has a lot of big, lofty goals to help stave off climate change. But according to... more

It wasn’t the biggest election of our lifetimes. It wasn’t even the biggest election in Denver this year! But this... more

A few years ago Tom Messina made a deal to sell off his iconic East Colfax building — then known... more

Voter turnout was unsurprisingly low for yesterday’s off-year election, but we still have plenty of results to dissect from all... more

It might not feel like it, but today is election day. So host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are... more

Between the ongoing I-70 traffic conundrum, housing affordability issues in basically every ski town, pricey passes to overcrowded lift lines,... more

Epic weed drama erupted this week, with the outing of a “rat in the community” who allegedly made dozens of... more

It’s Thursday, and we are so ready for the weekend. So as usual, newsletter editor and our resident foodie Peyton... more

Welcome to November, the month of 5 p.m. sunsets, extended family visits, early holiday shopping, and colder temps. Newsletter editor... more

Election day is just a week away and while it’s an off-year, there are plenty of important races and issues... more

With Halloween coming up tomorrow, we’re thinking about everything that goes bump in the night. But the importance of Denver’s... more

Our friends at Metropolitan State University of Denver (aka MSU or just plain “Metro”) recently hosted our very own Bree... more

Four years after the killing of Elijah McClain, Aurora police are finally on trial. But what about the systemic injustices... more

We’re talking noodles, dumplings, and cocktails unapologetically seasoned with MSG as host Bree Davies chats with newsletter editor Peyton Garcia... more

Can you believe it’s already been 100 days since our new mayor Mike Johnston was inaugurated? He hasn’t even had... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about all the stories that matter this week. First up, Governor Jared Polis made a... more

The City of Denver’s official budget for 2024 determines how the powers that be will spend a whopping $1.74 billion... more

Tattered Cover filed for bankruptcy this week after a rough few years for the beloved Denver institution. Three of the... more

The weekend is so close you can almost taste it. So we’re digging into the biggest food story of the... more

Earlier this month, History Colorado released a major report documenting the history of Indigenous “boarding schools” across our state, including... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about all the local stories that matter this week. Four years after Elijah McClain was... more

This morning on the podcast, we did our best to understand the most confusing and most impactful question on Colorado... more

The Wall Street Journal called it a “back-door tax hike.” Colorado conservatives are calling it a TABOR killer. Even Democrats... more

The Triangle Bar closed “indefinitely” last Sunday, owner Scott Coors blamed homeless encampments, and the press ran with an easy... more

It’s Thursday, and we’re here to get you ready for a great Denver weekend! Newsletter editor and resident foodie Peyton... more

Three thousand Kaiser Permanente employees went on strike across Colorado last week and, although their bosses didn’t cave, all those... more

We had so much fun last month with our game show based on 1-star reviews of Denver icons, we decided... more

It’s Friday and we’re digging into all the local stories that mattered this week. First, this week’s influx of Central... more

Are food halls officially over? Axios Denver reports that food halls across the Denver metro are closing or being sold.... more

It’s been more than a month since RTD’s Zero Fare For Better Air promotion beckoned riders to just get on... more

Mayor Mike Johnston says he plans to house 1,000 people before the end of 2023, and so far he’s got... more

‘Tis the spooky season! October is upon us and there are so many cool things to do, see, and imbibe... more

It’s no secret — Colorado’s air quality is suffering, and last Friday regulators approved yet another new plan to address... more

As we wrap up a week of fall getaways, we wanted to leave you with an enticing list of delicious... more

What’s the most haunted place in all of Colorado? A lot of folks would tell you it’s the Stanley Hotel... more

Pickleball fever has swept the country, and after three years of explosive growth it looks like it’s not going anywhere... more

All this week, we’re celebrating the gorgeous season that is fall in Colorado. Today, we’re focusing on perfect weekend getaways... more

More than ten thousand people with big dreams arrived in the Mile High City for this year’s Denver Startup Week,... more

This weekend marks the tenth anniversary of what our guest calls “Comedy Christmas” — aka, the High Plains Comedy Festival.... more

At the height of the racial justice protests of 2020, Denverites — like the rest of the country — reckoned... more

It’s Tuesday, so host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are breaking down all the local stories that matter. First,... more

With the opening of Yuan Wonton’s new shared brick-and-mortar restaurant in Park Hill, the food trend of the fall is... more

U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert had a big night out at the theater in Denver this past weekend, complete with vaping,... more

After months of anticipation and rumors, the Michelin Guide bestowed five local restaurants a Michelin star at an exclusive ceremony... more

The humble user review — taken alone, is just one person’s opinion. But put a bunch together, and that aggregated... more

It’s easy to walk down the streets of Denver and see the major issues facing our city — housing, homelessness,... more

It’s easy to forget, but Denver is still a young city, constantly searching for an identity. So it’s confounding why... more

Mayor Mike Johnston is tackling Denver’s homelessness crisis head on, but the city might not be able to wait for... more

When a brand new Denver restaurant landed on Bon Appétit’s most anticipated openings list, we were sooooo curious — what’s... more

For more than 100 years, the brick power plant at Zuni Street and West 14th Avenue generated electricity for Denver... more

Denver’s a cool place, full of cool things to do each and every month — and September is no exception.... more

When State Senator Julie Gonzales wrote the Towing Bill of Rights last year, she had no idea that she’d have... more

The Michelin Guide is giving some mystery, top tier restaurants highly coveted stars at their invite-only event on Sept. 12,... more

They don’t make stuff like they used to…turns out that’s true for Denver’s buildings as well. Art Writer and Architecture... more

Host Bree Davies and state politics and green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval are breaking down all the local stories that... more

Denver’s park system is something to behold — we have more than 250 dedicated green spaces in the city proper... more

When the University of Colorado hired NFL Hall of Fame superstar Deion “Prime Time” Sanders to be their next head... more

Guy Fieri’s people have returned to two Colorado restaurants made famous by “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” — which has us... more

Well, it’s happening again. Complaints about traffic have driven the powers that be to make the same old proposal: What... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about all the local stories that matter this week. First, the Latino Cultural Arts Center... more

A few years ago, the New York Times spent a weekend in Denver as part of its “36 Hours” series,... more

Unions are all the rage this summer. It’s looking like the busiest summer of labor action since 2000, with 323,000... more

We’re hitting that late-summer stride in Colorado as temps rise into the upper 90s, and being without air conditioning feels... more

Denver looks different through everyone’s eyes. So, how do you capture the Mile High City in a way that showcases... more

Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are breaking down all the local stories that matter this week — starting... more

Downtown Denver has a lot of big, beautiful office buildings that are… empty. Simultaneously, the city is facing an ongoing... more

What a week it was in Denver! First, DPS is in the midst of a crisis, this time involving a... more

That Mile High sun is a-blazing, and that can only mean one thing. It’s patio season here in Denver. So... more

The Colorado Republican Party sued the state last week in an effort to stop unaffiliated voters — who make up... more

Prior to the first sweep of a homeless encampment on his watch, Mayor Mike Johnston made a visit to meet... more

Is there still a place for strip clubs in Denver’s vast world of entertainment, arts, and “immersive” experiences? Can our... more

It’s wedding season in Colorado, and that means… your $2-million Aspen wedding could be ruined by a crappy sound system... more

We love talking about cool events and things to do around Denver. But there are so many to choose from!... more

It’s summertime and we’re thinking about what else — hot dogs. Does the Mile High actually have a hot dog... more

Are drivers more aggressive in Denver than they used to be? Has it become the norm to speed on neighborhood... more

When it comes to climate change, Governor Jared Polis and the Democrats in control of the statehouse are betting big... more

We’re less than a month into Mike Johnston’s first term as mayor, and things are already off to a bumpy... more

Content warning: This episode contains mentions of sexual violence. Earlier this week on our episode about self care, we recommended a... more

Who makes the best ice cream in town? Is it the parlor with the best vibes? Or does it all... more

Our friends at City Cast Salt Lake picked this fight, and we’re finally hashing it out. Can Salt Lake City... more

Neighbors in Congress Park and Country Club say that new infrastructure meant to keep cyclists safe is making their neighborhoods... more

Today is International Self-Care Day, and what more prompting do any of us need than to spend some time with... more

It was a raucous night on Colfax last night -- as usual -- and the renovated garage behind Bruz Off... more

Next time you find yourself in LoDo or wandering around near Union Station, look down. Just below the streets of... more

Robert Speer. Michael Hancock. Benjamin Stapleton. Federico Peña. Wellington Webb. Each mayor of Denver leaves their mark on the city... more

Mayor Mike Johnston was inaugurated yesterday, with an inspiring speech and… a killer music festival? It’s Tuesday, so host Bree... more

Do you remember your first time on Colfax Avenue? It was probably equal parts exhilarating, interesting, confusing, and entertaining, as... more

With our first new mayor in 12 years set to be inaugurated on Monday, we’re running out of time to... more

Is there anything worse than a bad hike? Maybe you ran out of water. Maybe you didn’t pack the micro-spikes.... more

Mike Johnston will be sworn in as Denver’s 46th mayor on Monday, and he’s already making moves. He hired a... more

¡Viva! Streets! took over Broadway once again, literally intersecting with the Lowrider Show and Shine event outside the Denver Art... more

To the chagrin of many summer lovers, Denver’s public pools are once again operating with limited hours, due to —... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about all the news that mattered this short, holiday week. From our expansive craft brew... more

Downtown Denver is definitely not the hellhole that some suburban Republicans think it is, but since the pandemic it’s certainly... more

Did you keep a diary as a kid? Did you have that safe place where all of your teenage thoughts... more

Every city has its unwritten rules, and when Politico published its rules for surviving Washington DC, we figured why not... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about the big local stories this week. Casa Bonita continues to dominate the news cycle... more

Starting in July, the City of Denver is officially launching its free composting program, which will serve more than 180,000... more

In the wake of the March 23 shooting at East High School, thousands of students walked out of class in... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about all the local stories that matter this week. First up, RTD’s “Zero Fare for... more

After a wet winter and super rainy spring, our rivers and creeks are running high. Does that mean we’re about... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about all the the stories that mattered this week. The big Pride weekend is finally... more

There are lots of glitzy attractions around Denver — but which ones are really worth it? Which destinations are just... more

Colorado’s most infamous Republican, Rep. Lauren Boebert, won re-election last November by a mere 546 votes, shocking the unsuspecting Denver... more

You ever see one of those signs that say “We Buy Ugly Houses” stapled to a telephone poll? Or plastered... more

The Nuggets are finally world famous! Denver’s hometown ballers won their first NBA Championship in franchise history, and the city... more

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is full of dioramas depicting wolves in the arctic, rare birds from across... more

Every Friday on City Cast Denver, our newsletter editor Peyton Garcia joins the crew to offer some event recommendations, and... more

UPDATE 6/13/23: After this episode was published, we learned that the location of the Jor'Dell Richardson community memorial and procession... more

AI is everywhere right now — at least that’s how it seems. The technology has a lot of people worried,... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about all the local stories that grabbed our attention this week — aka, the election.... more

When nightclub owner Steven Alix bought the old Irish Snug, he didn’t know anything about Sid King or his famous... more

The people of Denver have elected Mike Johnston to become their first new mayor in 12 years. While the results... more

Summer is finally here! But no need to stress if your calendar’s not already full of summer fun. Over the... more

Yes, Red Rocks is a world-famous concert venue, drawing music-lovers from all walks of life to the Denver suburbs. But... more

What will the next mayor do when it comes to housing and homelessness? There are so many important issues at... more

It’s Friday and we’re chatting about all the local stories that caught our eyes this week. With Election Day looming,... more

The mayor’s race is grabbing all the headlines lately, but what about Denver City Council? With contested runoffs in Districts... more

While Denver’s dining scene has attracted top chefs from all over the world, it’s our mom-and-pop shops and holes in... more

Shinesty CEO Chris White got his start selling thrift store finds to his fellow CU Boulder students hoping to stand... more

The mayor’s race is getting spicy! No, we’re not talking about the latest attack ad; we’re talking about hot wings.... more

Hey Denver newsletter editor Peyton Garcia got a sneak preview of the new Casa Bonita this morning, and she’s calling... more

It’s Friday, and we’re talking about all the local stories that mattered this week. After sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers,... more

A nostalgia bomb is about to go off on West Colfax, because the long-awaited return of Casa Bonita is expected... more

After a historic 12 years in what he calls the “best political job in Colorado,” Michael Hancock is ready to... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re breaking down all the local stories that matter this week. First, Colorado Springs has a brand-new... more

More than 10,000 migrants from Central and South America have arrived in Denver since December, seeking opportunity, shelter, or just... more

We love having Denver Post columnist Jo Ann Allen on our Friday shows, but did you know she makes a... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about all the local stories that caught our eyes this week. First, we talk a... more

Twenty-seven Denverites ran for mayor. Seventeen made the ballot. Now it’s down to two: Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston. Ballots... more

It’s time to vote for a new mayor… again! Ballots for the June 6 runoff are in the mail this... more

Three miles of Broadway and Welton were shut down for the inaugural ¡Viva! Streets Denver last weekend, as pedestrians and... more

Planning on buying tickets to your favorite show? Good luck! If you happen to be a Swiftie, a member of... more

It’s Friday, and we’re digging into all the local stories that mattered this week. First, state lawmakers are officially done... more

Ask any Denverite what they’d guess is the most popular car in Colorado, and nine times out of ten they’ll... more

We all know Denver isn’t the super affordable city it once was. But we’re all still here, trying to get... more

Mother’s Day is just around the corner — have you made plans with your mother yet?! This holiday often centers... more

Colorado was lucky to have a particularly wet winter in 2023, meaning water runoff from the mountains is really strong... more

It’s Friday, and we’re talking about all the local stories that mattered this week. Way back in November 2019, Colorado... more

It’s not just you— trying to get a camping spot in Colorado feels impossible these days because it kind of... more

There didn’t used to be a place in Denver called RiNo. So it wasn’t a problem when a bunch of... more

With 2023 state legislative session almost over, the race is on to get these bills outta the house — but... more

The Nuggets are having a history-making season, and — knock on wood! — Denver could be on its way to... more

It’s Friday, and we’re rounding up the stories that caught our eye this week. Housing has been top of mind... more

Are the stars more beautiful from Denver? We are one mile closer, after all. But seriously, after the surprise Aurora... more

Gardening in Colorado comes with a unique set of challenges. Between our clay-heavy soil and our seriously dry climate, getting... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re looking at all the important stories shaping Denver this week. With only a few weeks left... more

Way back in 1981, a humble New York transplant named Jimmy Lambatos opened an innovative toasted sub shop at the... more

It’s time for the thrilling conclusion to Cherry Creek Week! All week long, we’ve been talking about one of Denver’s most... more

It’s Cherry Creek Week, Day Four! The story of Cherry Creek is the story of big dreams, yet with each exciting... more

It’s Cherry Creek Week — Day Three! When Denverites talk about Cherry Creek, the conversation often goes to the neighborhood’s multi-million... more

Cherry Creek Week continues! Sometimes it feels like the only constant in Denver is change. And that feeling is especially present... more

Welcome to Cherry Creek Week! Density. Growth. Infrastructure. Housing. Overcrowding. These words represent our biggest challenge as a city: How can... more

The Nuggets are having one of their best seasons in decades as they take the number one seed in the... more

Is the Polis administration’s “More Housing Now” proposal the solution to our state’s affordable housing woes? Some think it’s a... more

Sam Tallent is kind of a big deal — the Denver metro-raised comedian has been touring the stand-up circuit for... more

It’s Tuesday and we’re talking about the big stories around Denver this week, especially what’s happening with Denver Public Schools.... more

From the Illuminati and the New World Order to the runways and some weird art, there are too many conspiracy... more

It’s Friday! Although election night is behind us, we’re still waiting for all the ballots to be counted. We know... more

Denver’s LoDo neighborhood has long been a magnet for nighttime revelry, with its concentration of restaurants, breweries, shops, and nightclubs.... more

For the first time in 12 years, Denver will have a new mayor. And now we’ve officially narrowed the field... more

It’s Election Day! We’ll be back to dig into the results on tomorrow’s episode. But for now, we’re digging into... more

After interviewing almost all of the original 17 candidates for Denver mayor, host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi have... more

Last month, the City of Denver transferred 35 bison from our historic herd at Genesee Park outside Golden to the... more

It’s the Friday before election day and these races are heating up. Or are they? Low voter turnout for mail-in... more

Short-term rentals — like AirBnB or VRBO — may be controversial, but after a pandemic downturn, they’re back and more... more

Can you stand the heat? It takes a lot of gastrointestinal fortitude to taste test dozens of local hot sauces,... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re digging into all the local stories that matter this week. First up, the beloved Japanese restaurant... more

During this school year alone, East High School has been the site of swattings, violent threats, and multiple shootings —... more

This year alone there have been two shootings at East High School, prompting mass student walkouts, renewed calls for gun... more

Between the mayor’s race and the Park Hill Golf Course, our ballots for the April 4 election are jam-packed! But... more

Christie Buchele is one of Denver’s hardest working comedians, but her new one-woman show, “Lost & Found,” isn’t about the... more

It’s Tuesday and we’re talking about the big stories around Denver this week. The Park Hill Golf Course saga gets... more

Images of our Wild West past often evoke the work of men: miners, railroad titans, fur trappers, cowboys, and land... more

Robert Treta is the owner of Treta Design and Build Inc., a contracting company, and he wants to be mayor.... more

Debbie Ortega is currently an at-large representative on City Council. She has served on council and worked in local government... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about the local stories that mattered this week — which of course involves the mayor’s... more

Ever since that day last December, when the South Park guys announced that Casa Bonita would be re-opening this May,... more

Twelve-term congresswoman Pat Schroeder passed away this week at the age of 82, leaving behind an important legacy that changed... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re taking a look at the stories that matter to Denverites this week. Obviously that means Casa... more

Denver is the Mile High City. Literally, that means we are one mile closer to the sun and that much... more

Terrance Roberts is a former gang member-turned-Park Hill community and civil rights activist. He sits down with host Bree Davies... more

Kwame Spearman is on leave from his job as CEO of Tattered Cover, which is also co-owns, and he wants... more

It’s Friday and we’re rounding up the stories that caught our eyes — and noses — this week. Producer Paul... more

Of all the dinosaurs, we Coloradans have a special connection to the Stegosaurus. So much so that in February, state... more

The Republican Party of Colorado is in tough shape. They’ve been on a major losing streak since Cory Gardner was... more

The 95th Academy Awards will be presented this Sunday in Los Angeles, and at least a couple Coloradans are up... more

Between the high price of natural gas and the push for green energy, conservatives in Colorado have in the last... more

James Walsh is a professor of political science and labor history at CU Denver, and he wants to be mayor.... more

Kelly Brough served as president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and chief of staff for then-mayor... more

It’s Friday, and we’re rounding up all the local stories that mattered this week. At the top of that list:... more

When Politico published its rules for surviving Washington DC, it got us thinking: What are the essential rules for surviving... more

Xcel Energy posted $1.7 billion in profits in 2022, yet many Coloradans have seen their energy bills double and in... more

After months of research and planning, Colorado Democrats introduced a big package of gun reform laws last week that tackle... more

The City and County of Denver recently joined cities across the country in banning TikTok from all government devices —... more

Mike Johnston served in the state senate for eight years, ran for governor and the U.S. Senate, and most recently... more

Chris Hansen is a trained engineer and state senator who has represented Denver for the past six years, and he... more

It’s Friday and we’re digging into all the local stories that mattered this week. First, more Mayoral Madness because the... more

Craft breweries can be as intimidating as they are plentiful. But there’s lots to enjoy in the local brewery scene... more

The new podcast “Alphabet Boys” is making waves across the country with revelations about how the FBI used an undercover... more

A series of mysterious incidents in late December forced the Suncor refinery in Commerce City to shut down for weeks.... more

Thomas Wolf is an investment banker who has worked for JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and Crewe Capital, and... more

Trinidad Rodriguez is an investment banker who’s served on the board of the Denver Housing Authority and as policy advisor... more

It's Friday and we're rounding up all the stories that mattered to Denverites this week. First, TikTok: is it a... more

When Courtney and Nicole Mallery were thinking about buying a ranch on the Eastern Plains, other Black people in Denver... more

Colorado has banned rent control since 1981. But with the cost of housing on the rise across the state, including... more

It’s Valentine’s Day, so we’re surveying the dining scene with Westword’s food editor Molly Martin and editor-in-chief Patty Calhoun. First,... more

In the wake of Brown v. Board of Education, Denver Public Schools created a de facto segregation that was so... more

Ean Thomas Tafoya is an environmental justice advocate and community organizer with 20 years of experience working with and within... more

Lisa Calderón is the executive director of Emerge Colorado, previously served as chief of staff for City Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca,... more

It’s Friday and we’re digging deep into all the local stories that mattered this week. First, the mayor’s race isn’t... more

Nearly three years of a global pandemic have done a number on downtown Denver — high vacancy rates, shuttering businesses,... more

When you pay $80 for an Uber to the airport, how much of that fare goes to the driver? A... more

It’s Tuesday and we’re breaking down the big stories of the week so far: The mayor’s race is heating up,... more

It’s Black History Month, and we’re thinking about the people and experiences that have been foundational to this place. Much... more

Renate Behrens worked as a caretaker in Germany before moving to Colorado to get married, and she wants to be... more

Leslie Herod is a state representative serving parts of Denver, and she wants to be Denver’s next mayor. Host Bree... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about the stories we couldn’t stop thinking about this week. Host Bree Davies is joined... more

We’ve tackled breakfast burritos. We’ve eaten our way through Denver’s donut scene. We’ve chowed down on fried chicken and compared... more

If you’ve been in Denver for a while, you’ve seen the work of internationally renowned artist Anthony Garcia. Born n’... more

Do you have what it takes to be “entertainer (wet)” — aka, a cliff diver at Casa Bonita? The South... more

For the first time in his now five years as governor, Jared Polis is focusing on housing. Whether its an... more

It’s Friday and we’re rounding up the stories that caught our eye this week. Producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree... more