Life & Arts

Colorado investigators say a new review found no evidence contradicting the original ruling that gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson died by suicide in 2005.

Instructor Hattie Miller previews a new line dancing class at Cortez’s Sunflower Theatre, blending group choreography, 70s and 80s music, and confidence-building movement.

The Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts began in 1999 with just six students meeting weekly in a small Denver studio and now has grown into a statewide movement spanning 25 years, which includes an annual jazz camp in the foot of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains in Westcliffe, Colorado.

Writer and podcaster Maddy Butcher reflects on her first Raven Narratives performance, the power of local arts spaces, and why she believes the Sunflower Theatre strengthens community.

Turner Wyatt discusses Begin Where You Are, a first-of-its-kind anthology featuring all 10 Colorado Poets Laureate, including new unpublished works.

A monthly book swap in Longmont helps keep books out of landfills while giving newcomers and book lovers a low-pressure way to build community.

A look back at the life of Ansel Adams, the iconic photographer whose work shaped American conservation and redefined landscape photography.

Four Corners writers launch a second anthology featuring regional fiction, nonfiction, and poetry — with live readings planned at the Sunflower Theatre.

Navajo sibling duo Sihasin returns to Cortez with bass-and-drum-driven songs of hope, resilience, and community at the Sunflower Theatre.

More than 50 authors from across the country will gather in Mancos for the Mesa Verde Literary Festival this Saturday, featuring panels, workshops, and keynote talks.