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North Denver's Panadería Rosales has withstood the test of time and change around it “We are not perfect by any means, but we have tried to keep the bakery in good shape, for the community, because they are how we make our living."

Sonora Cinemas is taking over the old Elvis Cinemas Arvada location to show films for Spanish and English speakers The old Aurora Latinx community favorite is looking to embrace a multilingual, multigenerational experience for its evolving audience.

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Denver's local indigenous groups are helping manage its bison herds In Denver, local indigenous groups are helping the city manage its bison herds.

The four-day (Mar. 9-12) Asian and Asian American Film Festival honors individuals, organizations, and films that highlight the rich cultures and experiences of AAPI communities.

Here’s what you need to know about the Colorado Dragon Boat festival, in partnership with Denver Film:

Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival kicks off Thursday. What you need to know This year’s film lineup includes Q&A with filmmakers, film receptions and a local Lion Dance Performance.

After 13 years in the Denver Zoo Quill the porcupine died in January of advanced liver failure.

Danielle SeeWalker reached out about harvesting its quills for Native quillwork workshops at Four Winds American Indian Council.

Read about the class and what student's took away from the experience.

How a Denver Zoo porcupine's quills found their way to a Native quillwork class at Four Winds Indian Center Students are learning the dyeing artform from an Oglala Lakota elder and quillwork master, Cecelia Bernice Bull Bear.

We rode RTD for 20 hours. Here's what we saw. Let's start at 3:18 a.m. at Evans Station in Denver.

New: The exhibition is part of a program that is intended to give Denver creatives professional curatorial experience.

Opening reception is tomorrow (02/23) at Union Hall, 6-8pm.

Union Hall's newest exhibition features a roster of emerging artists in Downtown Denver The exhibition is part of a program that is intended to give Denver creatives professional curatorial experience.

Participating businesses will offer secret menu options, buy one get one free drinks, and a mix of special discounts to customers who mention AFW all in an effort to elevate the AAPI food and beverage scene.

The first Mile High Asian Food Week starts this week. Here's how to participate and what restaurants are involved Dozens of restaurants, food trucks and pop ups from Denver and around the metro are participating.

Confidence Omenai is an end-of-life doula and her exhibition, “Did You Die Though?” features poetry and self portraits that document the artist’s journey of refinement.

Read about it here and check it out before it closes on March 4:

Confidence Omenai's Leon Gallery exhibition invites you to grieve with community “Did You Die Though?” features poetry and self portraits that document the artist’s journey of refinement.

The weekly open mic night has become a place for local talent to network and connect with industry professionals in Denver.

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Wolf Wednesdays is a place for Denver's hip-hop and R&B artists to shine The weekly open mic night has become a place for local talent to network and connect with industry professionals

The “Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography” exhibition at the DAM opens tomorrow, Feb. 19.

The artists, “demand that their existence, perspectives, and troubling histories be recognized.”

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More than 30 contemporary Indigenous photographers are featured at DAM's newest exhibit The artists, “demand that their existence, perspectives, and troubling histories be recognized.” The exhibit opens Feb. 19.