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five points
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Jesse Scott and the Black History of a Denver Barbershop
The centerpiece of many Black neighborhoods is the barbershop. A confluence of buzzing razors and casual conversation, the…
February 28, 2020
A New Exhibit Colors the Future of Denver With Black Excellence
The history of Five Points is black. Once known as the Harlem of the West, Five Points played…
November 6, 2019
Denver’s Black American West Museum Is Competing to Win $2 Million for Preservation
Today, the Dr. Justina Ford house was announced as one of 20 historic sites competing in the 2019…
September 24, 2019
Wings & Whiskey 2019 and 25 Other Food & Drink Events in Denver this Week
Denver has some mouthwatering events lined up this week. Start it off with a Monday Fun day at…
May 27, 2019
Ashanti to Headline Juneteenth Music Festival In Five Points
The annual Juneteenth Festival is set to return again over the weekend of June 15 and 16, and…
April 30, 2019
Meet Vocal Coalition, The Children’s Choir Making Sure Black Music Matters
Vocal Coalition (VOCO) isn’t your ordinary children’s choir. Based on the foundation of unifying equity-minded individuals through music,…
February 21, 2019
Annie Booth – One-Part Trio, Two-Parts Trailblazer
In the living room corner of a small blue house in Five Points sits a baby grand piano…
February 19, 2019
CBD-Infused Menu and Whiskey Doughnuts Welcome Habit and Carbon to Five Points
There is something undeniably special about Habit Doughnut Dispensary and Carbon Cafe. First of all, the names of…
February 7, 2019
Review – Brother Ali’s Shadows on the Sun Thrived at Cervantes’ on its 15th Anniversary
Brother Ali has been a staple in hip-hop since he teamed up with Rhymesayers Entertainment — an independent…
December 24, 2018
Getting to Know Councilman Albus Brooks with Coffee and Car Rides
This is a series profiling Denver’s City Councilmembers. Each month we grab coffee and take a car ride…
September 24, 2018
The History of Five Points Showcased This Weekend at Doors Open Denver
Each year for the last 13 years, the Denver Architectural Foundation has presented Doors Open Denver (DOD), a weekend of…
September 18, 2018
Hear Yo-Yo Ma Speak About Activism in Denver Tomorrow at Civic Center Park
On Wednesday, August 1 world-renowned cellist, Yo-Yo Ma will bring J.S. Bach’s unaccompanied solo cello suites to…
August 1, 2018