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Harry N. Kevin Hennessy captures the stories of old-time sign painters and tattooists at Alto Gallery. Rock photographer tells all at Kanon Collective in July. Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. Support Us. Keep Westword Free. Since we started Westword , it has been defined as the free, independent voice of Denver, and we'd like to keep it that way.

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And if you can somehow fit another First Friday event into your schedule, South Pearl Street will also host its latest First Friday this weekend. What you need to know about Denver in 5 min.

Become a member and be a better Denverite every day. Share Tweet Email. Three different ways to do the Denver Film Festival based on your schedule, interest and level of comfort with in-person events The festival returns this year with virtual and in-person programming.

More than half a million dollars is going toward swaying your vote — mostly in support — of a new arena in Denver There are thousands of dollars being spent on some of the 13 local measures on Denver's ballot.

Bike advocates won, and construction on the new lane is now underway. Flying out of DIA? One of the state's newest certified creative districts, this area on Morrison Road between Alameda and Mississippi celebrates the area's Hispanic-centric culture with colorful murals, galleries and arts happenings. Stroll the streets and explore your creative side. Meet the artists displaying their fascinating work at local galleries. Through collaboration, ACAD is dedicated to bringing the Aurora community together using the catalyst of art.

Do you like gallery art, dance, film or film? Denver Arts Week is packed with events to suit any taste. Try something new or see an old favorite.

Since we started Westword , it has been defined as the free, independent voice of Denver, and we'd like to keep it that way. With local media under siege, it's more important than ever for us to rally support behind funding our local journalism.

You can help by participating in our "I Support" program, allowing us to keep offering readers access to our incisive coverage of local news, food and culture with no paywalls. Susan Froyd started writing for Westword as the "Thrills" editor in and never quite left the fold.

These days she still freelances for the paper in addition to walking her dogs, enjoying cheap ethnic food and reading voraciously. Sometimes she writes poetry. Contact: Susan Froyd. Follow: Facebook: Susan Froyd.