'Truth Be Told' documentary takes center stage at Denver Community Film Fest
After a strong debut last year, organizers anticipate even more attendees as the festival continues to grow and spark conversation.
Toni Tresca at a reading for Diego Florez's play 'Cuauhtémoczin' on April 22, 2023.
About Me
Editor of Bucket List, contributor to Denver Westword, Estes Valley Voice, and others, and co-host of the OnStage Colorado Podcast. Editor & Publisher Magazine named him one of 2026's "Tomorrow's News Trailblazers," and he is a member of the American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association.
My Latest Work
Environmental Film Festival features expanded lineup and emotional premiere
The Environmental Film Festival returns May 15-16, with live music, filmmaker Q&As, and a sneak peek at Nick Mollé’s final documentary.
A&E: This Weekend, May 15-17
Here are our A&E picks for this weekend in Estes Park, including the Environmental Film Festival, Cars and Coffee, and lots of live music.
REI Boycott, DPS Budget Cuts & AI in Schools - Bucket List Community News
Stories this week include a breakdown of the local perspective on the nationwide REI boycotts, reporting on the education system and more.
Party Like It's 1891: Pirates of Penzance Sails Back to Historic Elitch Theatre After 135 Years
On May 16, Opera Colorado presents a lively, accessible adaptation of The Pirates of Penzance at the Historic Elitch Theater.
'Defiance: Doc Holliday's Last Stand' is a static deathbed drama
Atomic Theatre’s original musical struggles to dramatize the legendary gunslinger’s life.
Podcast: Talking film and 'On Screen Colorado,' our new sister site
Plus reviews of recent shows and a chat with Nancy Evans-Begley and playwright Mia Burnett about ‘Divine Bull Transformation.'
Finding a Groove Together
It was the Tuesday before Cinco de Mayo, and the In Lak’ech Denver Arts mariachi ensemble was building belonging even as it preserved culture.
'Much Ado About Nothing' gets Shakespeare right in Brighton
Set in post-WWII Italy, Platte Valley Theatre Arts’ lively Much Ado leans into innuendo.
Toni Tresca named to Editor & Publisher's '25 Under 35′
OnStage Colorado correspondent and editor recognized for hyperlocal journalism work at Bucket List Community News.
I.C.E. Baby: Inside Colfax East Centers "Real Stories, Real People Happening in Real Time"
A new docu-theater work at Void Studios uses stories from Aurora’s immigrant communities to explore themes of identity and collective action.
Miners Alley serves up good old-fashioned comfort theatre
Pump Boys and Dinettes is a rowdy, actor-powered musical in Golden.
'The Sandman' is not Wonderbound's first rodeo
Though this revival loses some of its emotional heft, The Sandman still thrills.
Mozart’s 'Requiem' anchors stirring spring concert in Estes Park
On May 8 and 9, the Oratorio Society of Estes Park will perform Mozart’s classical masterpiece alongside music from “Schindler’s List.”
Rain on the Rockies invites Estes Park to turn skywards for moisture
Rain on the Rockies, a new Bond Park event, blends meditation, music, and local voices in response to dry conditions and wildfire concerns.
A&E: This Weekend, May 8-10
Here are our A&E picks for this weekend in Estes Park, including live music, a rain dance, a Mother’s Day brunch at the Stanley, and more.
May 2026 Radio Show Focuses on the Power of Community - Bucket List Community News
The most recent episode of the Bucket List Community News radio show explores restoration, food access, grief, graduation and Denver history.
Black Gold Brings Five Points Stories to the Stage at the Bug Theatre on May 9
"We don't know what people are walking in with, but when they see this, they are not going to leave the same way that they came in."
Cheer, blood and belting in 'We Are the Tigers'
Shifted Lens Theatre Company’s sharp staging elevates this bloody musical teen satire.
Meow Wolf Las Vegas edges out Denver every time
What Meow Wolf Denver’s Convergence Station can learn from Meow Wolf Las Vegas’ Omega Mart.
'Crossroads' immersive play confronts foster care realities
Interactive performance at Sports Castle in Denver delivers an eye-opening look at a broken system.
Cinco de Mayo 2026: "Not Scaling It Down in Any Way" Despite Construction at Civic Center Park
Denver's Cinco de Mayo Festival returns on May 2-3 with a slightly modified layout to accommodate the ongoing Civic Center construction.
'Tartuffe' finds some laughs after a slow start
A stripped-down Tartuffe in Boulder has strong comic turns but struggles with pacing and cohesion.
Sundance panel urges Estes Park to plan beyond 2027
A Visit Estes Park panel offered few firm plans for Sundance 2027, but did highlight future opportunities for local businesses and venues.
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