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Hallelujah! COMBO and Durango Songwriters Expo Giving Away a Free Entry to the DSE in October!
You may have noticed that we did not run a Songwriting Contest this year so we were disappointed that we would not be able to give away – as a Grand Prize – an entry to the Durango Songwriters Expo worth $450! But Jim said, “We’d be glad to offer an entry anyway!” So here’s the deal: For everyone that joins COMBO and pays their dues or a previous member who renews their dues by Saturday, September 7th , we will throw those names into a hat for a drawing for the entry at our Board Meeting on Sunday, September 8th. We will notify the winner on Monday, September 9th! Just go to https://www.coloradomusic.org and hit the “Join COMBO” button!
Colorado hospitals cited for contaminated equipment, including 3 instances of ‘immediate jeopardy’
A handful of Colorado hospitals over the past three years have been cited by the state health department for contaminated equipment, The Denver Gazette has learned. Contaminated equipment was what led officials at the Rocky Mountain VA Medical Center in Aurora to reschedule hundreds of dental and surgical procedures earlier this year. VA officials told The Denver Gazette on Wednesday that the source of the contamination has been identified as flecks of plastic. ...
Shelf Life: Big book sale in Lafayette, author talks, book clubs and more
Read Queen Book Club will meet to discuss “Martyr!” by Kaveh Akbar at 6 p.m. Friday at The Read Queen Book Store; thereadqueen.com. D. L. Johnson will speak about his book “Seduced” at 7 p.m. Friday at Inkberry Books; inkberrybooks.com. Amelie Honeysuckle will speak about and...
Denver Pioneers win third straight Summit League Academic Achievement award | Colorado Sunshine
The University of Denver athletics department claimed its third-straight Summit League Institutional Academic Achievement Award on Wednesday. Denver had five athletic programs earn team academic achievement awards for finishing with the highest percentage of its student-athletes on the Summit League's Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence. The five programs were men's...
Ed Greene retires from 9NEWS after 47-year Denver TV career
DENVER — Ed Greene has decided to retire from Denver media, for good. On Friday, July 25, Greene announced his retirement during his final appearance on 9NEWS Mornings. Greene has been a part of 9NEWS Mornings since 2021 where he kept the community informed about important weather events while delighting viewers with his unique sense of humor.
Olympic spotlight: Denver's Emma Weber makes Olympic debut
The much-hyped Olympic swimming competitions will feature Denver's Emma Weber in the breaststroke.State of play: This is the 20-year-old's first Olympics but not her first moment in the spotlight. Weber was the state champion in the 100-meter breaststroke and 200-meter individual medley at Regis Jesuit High School and helped lead the University of Virginia to a national championship this March.She finished second in the U.S. Olympic trials just behind reigning Olympic gold medalist Lydia Jacoby and ahead of world-record holder Lilly King.Weber didn't expect to qualify and instead bought spectator tickets to cheer on her college teammates, her mother told reporters.Fun fact: Her great-grandmother, Louise Weigel, competed in the 1932 and 1936 Olympics as a figure skater.What to watch: The first 100-meter breaststroke heats air at 3am Sunday on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com. The final is Monday.Go deeper: A Colorado guide to the 2024 Paris Olympics
Things to do in Denver this weekend, July 26-28
Enjoy live music at the Underground Music Showcase, monster trucks or celebrate Christmas in July events this weekend. It’s shaping up to be a jam-packed weekend, Denver. From the 11th Annual Cheesman Park Art Fest and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live to Christmas in July events and VegFest, there’s so much to do this weekend.
Morning Sports: July 26, 2024
Sheridan Troopers/Jets/Cavalry Legion Baseball: The Sheridan Troopers Legion Baseball Team is making their final preparations for the Wyoming AA State Tournament, which starts on Monday in Casper. The team will play Laramie in the first game of the day at 10am. Shortstop Cael Hamrick says throughout the season the Troopers...
Denver area events for July 26
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Friday. Underground Music Showcase — Featuring Colorado and national headliner acts, South Broadway, Denver, go online for prices, schedule...
Denver weather: Rain, storm chances return into the weekend
Denver’s weather pattern will stay warm with highs in the 90s as smoke clears out and a chance for showers and thunderstorms moves in. Pinpoint Weather's Dave Fraser explains when rain could arrive and when it starts to heat up.
Cleo Parker Robinson annex demolition makes way for the new
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance had to “very carefully” go out with the old on Thursday to make way for the new. Using boom lifts and hand tools, crews gingerly separated a 17-year-old tower annex from its landmark-protected primary dance theater in the historically essential, 98-year-old former Shorter AME Church – then let T-rex bulldozers claw it to the ground.
SoFar Sounds House Concert July 20th – COMBO’s Summer Tour!
Photo: Sarah Banker | COMBO joined SoFar Sounds for a house concert in the south Denver area on Saturday, July 20th. The “venue” was superb! Such a lovely backyard. Landscaped to look like a place near a mountain stream. Started out to be a perfectly wonderful summer evening. Unfortunately, it turned into a typical Colorado summer evening… The first two performers Sarah Banker and Bonnie Cash got to play their sets and then – KABOOM! A severe rainstorm hit.
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