We’re joined by local artist Kenny Hart, whose work is done on repurposed wood using oil pastels. How do artists approach materials other people might view as trash? We also dive deep into the cultural value of Spider-Man.

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Now at the Denver Art Museum, get ready for the ultimate red carpet event! Denver is the exclusive US venue for DIVA, a highly anticipated exhibition organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. DIVA celebrates the radical power, creativity, and cultural impact of nearly 100 iconic performers, from 19th and 20th century divas like Josephine Baker, Sarah Bernhardt, and Maria Callas to modern-day powerhouses like Cher, Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga, Dolly Parton, Prince, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and more. Visit https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en to learn more and get tickets.

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Wax Trax Records has bought and sold new and used vinyl, cassettes and all recorded music since 1978, longer than any other shop in Colorado. Since the beginning, it has deeply explored every genre from every corner of the world. In addition to its well-preserved Capitol Hill location, customers can now find Wax Trax on the Northside, on South Broadway, and in north Aurora. Or you can access every new item at their Cap Hill location online at waxtraxrecords.com, including gift cards and upcoming pre-orders! Shop local, shop Wax Trax.

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Art from Ashes empowers struggling youth by providing creative programs that facilitate health and hope through expression, connection, and transformation. Since 2003, Art from Ashes has partnered with more than 250 youth serving organizations to empower 20,000 young people through poetry, spoken word, and art. On October 15th at 6:30pm, join us at The Three Leeches Theater for a stand-up comedy and poetry event, hosted by nationally-touring, festival-headlining Ren Q. Dawe. Tickets are available at artfromashes.org/events/standup. All proceeds from the event and silent auction help keep AfA’s life-changing programs free for youth! For more information, visit artfromashes.org.

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The Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton strives to elevate and inspire, working to build meaningful relationships across all cultures and communities. Season 44 includes a production of Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver, the PAWS Benefit Night, Big: The Musical, and so much more. Attendees can support local performers and be part of the fun! Learn more at https://townhallartscenter.org

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This Week’s Featured Song: “Jig’s Up” by The Dead Yetis

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