/tags/performing-arts Performing Arts en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /in-the-noco/2024-12-18/a-new-twist-on-a-holiday-classic-celebrates-the-history-of-denvers-five-points-neighborhood The Five Points Nutcracker isn't just your ordinary staging of the familiar ballet. It uses a jazz score from Duke Ellington and tells the story of prominent Black figures from Five Points, such as businesswoman Clara Brown, Black sheriff Willie Kennard, and philanthropists the Cousins family. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /in-the-noco/2024-12-18/a-new-twist-on-a-holiday-classic-celebrates-the-history-of-denvers-five-points-neighborhood Erin O'Toole /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-18/a-unique-version-of-the-nutcracker-illuminates-the-history-of-denvers-five-points-neighborhood An unusual twist on the holiday classic 'The Nutcracker' is set to open this weekend. It uses Duke Ellington’s jazz version of the famous score to celebrate the history of Five Points, which was known in the 1930s and ‘40s as “The Harlem of the West.” A conversation with the show’s director, on today’s In The NoCo. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-18/a-unique-version-of-the-nutcracker-illuminates-the-history-of-denvers-five-points-neighborhood In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-10/new-union-gives-opera-colorado-workers-off-stage-power-and-presence Behind the elegant voices, opera singers have been fighting for the same rights that workers across the state are demanding. Today on In The NoCo, we learn about workers at Opera Colorado and their hard-fought battle to unionize. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-10/new-union-gives-opera-colorado-workers-off-stage-power-and-presence In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent /podcast/inthenoco/2023-12-07/colorado-musician-domi-edson-reimagines-traditional-hanukkah-songs-with-new-album Our local jazz scene is quintessentially Colorado. That means it’s full of good vibes, according to jazz musician Domi Edson. We hear sounds from her new jazzified Hanukkah album today on In The NoCo. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2023-12-07/colorado-musician-domi-edson-reimagines-traditional-hanukkah-songs-with-new-album In The NoCo /news/2023-09-03/more-than-music-how-dazzle-denvers-art-showcases-the-heartbeat-of-the-city Dazzle Denver's new location in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts honors the city's music legacy through carefully curated artwork. Sun, 03 Sep 2023 11:30:00 GMT /news/2023-09-03/more-than-music-how-dazzle-denvers-art-showcases-the-heartbeat-of-the-city Elle Naef and Peter Vo, Rocky Mountain PBS /news/2023-07-29/a-nonprofit-music-venue-in-lafayette-hits-all-the-right-notes The founders of The Muse wanted the club to be an intimate space for musicians, by musicians. Sat, 29 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT /news/2023-07-29/a-nonprofit-music-venue-in-lafayette-hits-all-the-right-notes Peter Vo, RMPBS /news/2023-02-17/front-range-communities-honor-black-history-month Communities across the Front Range are recognizing Black History Month with everything from a special musical performance to a youth storytelling event. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT /news/2023-02-17/front-range-communities-honor-black-history-month Beau Baker /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2022-05-20/what-a-community-theater-should-be-lovelands-historic-rialto-theater-celebrates-a-century-of-the-performing-arts The historic Rialto Theater in downtown Loveland is marking its centennial with a week of tours, silent film screenings and live music. Colorado Edition went behind the scenes to learn why this theater is such a landmark of the Northern Colorado arts scene. Fri, 20 May 2022 20:48:32 GMT /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2022-05-20/what-a-community-theater-should-be-lovelands-historic-rialto-theater-celebrates-a-century-of-the-performing-arts Erin O'Toole /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2022-01-20/new-generation-of-colorado-teen-drag-queens-learn-from-a-longtime-performer Denver drag queen Diamond Starr is helping run a series of classes for young queens to learn the ins and outs of drag. Their classes on wig maintenance, makeup, performance and sewing are being held at the Factory Fashion art hub in Denver this month. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:35:45 GMT /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2022-01-20/new-generation-of-colorado-teen-drag-queens-learn-from-a-longtime-performer Tess Novotny, Erin O'Toole /arts-life/2021-05-20/after-a-silent-year-live-music-returns-to-planet-bluegrass Mask mandates are dropping around the state and at various stores and restaurants, and capacity restrictions on crowds at outdoor places are being loosened. As live music events continue their steady return, KUNC arts reporter Stacy Nick stopped at one venue in Lyons to find out how the return to "normal" feels and sounds. Thu, 20 May 2021 23:20:52 GMT /arts-life/2021-05-20/after-a-silent-year-live-music-returns-to-planet-bluegrass Stacy Nick