Entertainment

‘Guadalupe In The Guest Room’ Love Is Never Forgotten, At Denver’s John Hand Theater Thru April 20th, LLD Review

First off, ‘Guadalupe In The Guest Room’ is not about the Virgen de Guadalupe, the Virgin Mary, it is about a woman from Mexico named Guadalupe, played by Megally Luna, who has come to the U.S. to care for her ailing daughter. The daughter, Claudia, has passed away and she is now a guest in the home of her daughter’s husband. Guadalupe doesn’t speak English and Steve doesn’t speak Spanish.

Orcas, From Fear To Admiration & Awe: A Whale Of A Good Time, At Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Orcas are known to some Indigenous communities as the guardians of the sea. To some people, Orcas represent the strength of love and the bonds of family because of their strong group behavior. The Orca is a symbol often centered around luck, compassion and family.

Hairspray, Zany Fun For Everyone, Rain or Shine, Thru March 10th at DCPA’s Buell Theatre

By Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media After a two day rain delay, of sorts, Hairspray finally made it to Buell Theatre stage. Apparently the…

RUBICON, Move Over James Bond, “Girls Are Players Too”, Thru March 10th, LLD Review

By Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media How Lucky is Denver to not only host the world premiere of Rubicon but to also have developed…

“Message In A Bottle” Totally Rocks Refugee Crisis, at the DCPA Thru Feb. 25th, LLD Review

Message In A Bottle is an imagined story about one displaced family in a village that is suddenly under siege, with three parted siblings stepping out on individual adventures. They go through the perilous hazards of travelling long distances, through rain soaked jungles and hostile areas that strip them of their possessions. There are bribes to be paid, detention and intimidation to be suffered. Each must find their own way to freedom. Freedom from political and social persecution that has driven them out of their once peaceful homeland.

‘Cebollas’, To Die For, At DCPA Thru March 17th, LLD Review

The laughs just keep rollin in, in this instantly popular, far fetched world premiere production about three Latina sisters who embark on a road trip from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Denver, Colorado with a dead body in the backseat who just happens to be a married man who was having an affair with one of the now pregnant sisters.

Spaced Out! ‘The Infinite, Space Explores’, Now at Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace thru May 5th

By Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media I have always been fascinated by rockets and space travel. I remember getting up super early as a…

‘Lindita’s Kitchen’ Now On LatinLifeDenver.com

By Latin Life Denver Media She’s here, she’s there, she’s everywhere! Now Lindita Torres Winters is on LatinLifeDenver.com with weekly installments of her cooking show,…

“What’s The Buzz”, Jesus Christ Superstar, In Denver Thru Jan. 28th Only

By Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media I remember first seeing the Jesus Christ Superstar production in Denver back in the early 1970’s. I don’t…

Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Bar None, The Best Rodeo Show In The Country!

One of the major attractions of the National Western Stock Show each year is The Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza. This production truly has it all, in one place, in one show. It’s an all in one rodeo experience. From mutton busting, to bull riding, bareback riding, the Westernaires trick riding and even matador bull fights. All in all, there are 25 distinct performances over the two hour extravaganza. Produced, directed and choreographed Jerry Diaz and Family this year’s extravaganza entertained two near capacity shows January 7, 2024. (see photo gallery)