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Denver remembers sound artist behind iconic DIA train jingles
DENVER — Jim Green, a sound artist whose work became a fixture in public spaces in Denver, died Sept. 11 at the age of 75. Green’s legacy includes some of Denver's most recognizable public art, including "Laughing Escalator" and "Soundwalk." Yet, his most widely experienced piece is perhaps the one heard by millions of travelers over the past 30 years: the jingles and greetings on the Denver International Airport train between concourses.
DirecTV set to buy Englewood-based Dish TV and Sling for $1
DirecTV announced Monday it is buying Echostar’s video distribution business, Dish TV and Sling TV, for less than a cup of coffee and the assumption of the Englewood-based company’s $9.7 million debt, according to a statement. Although the transaction is still subject to various closing conditions, the deal...
A look at 14 Colorado restaurants that gained prestigious Michelin awards
Colorado joined prestigious culinary ranks last year when the Michelin Guide picked restaurants to add to its worldwide list of recommendations. They were restaurants in Denver, Boulder and the state's central mountains — additions to a French-rooted tradition long trusted by travelers with serious appetites. Michelin Guide's anonymous inspectors fanned out to find the finest flavors for various recognitions. ...
Quesadillas, fajitas, tacos: Parents helped Jeffco create 15 new recipes the district is trying this year
Leer en español.Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox.Azucena Rubio’s kids often complained about meals in their Jeffco schools.Her elementary school daughter said the food was cold, sometimes frozen, and had no flavor. She often skipped lunch. Her son, now 16, left campus to buy snacks for lunch from the local gas station and was often late coming back to class.So when she heard that the district was working with a group of parents on improving school meals, she joined in.For...
"Kimberly Akimbo" national tour launches in Denver
The national tour of "Kimberly Akimbo" has launched in Denver, marking the first time the five-time Tony Award-winning production has toured the United States. The production launched its first tour at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts last week, starting a long journey of touring the United States with the musical.Ahead of opening night, playwright David Lindsay-Abaire spoke with CBS News Colorado's Dillon Thomas to speak about the first tour."The best thing about Colorado, and Denver specifically, is it is such an amazing arts and culture city. If we wanted to launch anywhere, this seems like the best place...
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