Red Rocks

Weekend Agenda: Common, Snow Sculpture & Comedy

The Huffington Post | Matt Ferner | Posted 03.26.2012

Clear your calendars, Denver, we've got a weekend chock-full of music and arts. Here's our rundown of the can't-miss events around town and beyond: ...

Falling Rocks At Red Rocks Prompts Safety Investigation

AP | STEVEN K. PAULSON | Posted 11.12.2011

DENVER — Denver officials insisted Monday that the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater is safe after rocks fell on concertgoers, injuring seven people...

Grace Potter/Nocturnals, the Avett Brothers Find Love on the Rocks

Michael Bialas | Posted 09.16.2011

Michael Bialas

Thunder and lightning hit Red Rocks amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. Only this time, the electrical impulses of the Avett Brothers followed the human boombox known as Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.

When Playing Favorites, Grace Potter Always Bets On Red Rocks

Michael Bialas | Posted 09.04.2011

Michael Bialas

Grace Potter & the Nocturnals is an album of pulsating, in-your-face rock 'n' roll, with shimmy-shake-and-bake tracks worth repeating on your favorite playlist.

UPDATE: Woman Falls To Her Death At Red Rocks

Reuters | Posted 08.20.2011

DENVER (Reuters) - A young woman plunged 100 feet to her death on Friday while hiking at the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre west of Denver, autho...

Denver Concerts: An Eclectic Weekend of Live Music

| Matt Ferner | Posted 07.04.2011

It's an eclectic weekend of music in the city, filled with indie rising stars, prog-rock legends, a weed-rap all star and the return of ska! Don't mis...

What Is Sacred Space?

Christopher Cocca | Posted 05.25.2011

Christopher Cocca

The Chapel of the Holy Cross rises from a 250-foot abutment in Sedona's ferric sandstone, a sort of redundant decoration in this part of Arizona.

Fun Facts on Colorado Tourism

Nancy Clark | Posted 05.25.2011

Nancy Clark

International travel is up in 2010, but where are the Baby Boomers headed?

AEG Live Rocky Mountains Honchos Pick The Best Shows Of The 00's (VOTE)

Posted 05.25.2011

AEG Live Rocky Mountains has been responsible for bringing many of the biggest and best music acts to Colorado over the last decade. Who better, then...

Giving Getaways Help Travelers Give Back On Vacation

Posted 05.25.2011

Traveling this holiday season? The burgeoning trend of trips that give back has entered the mainstream, with many top destinations and travel guides c...

Monolith Festival Facing Uncertain Future

Westword | Westword | Posted 05.25.2011

​Just received word from Josh Baker, co-curator of Monolith, that the future of the indie-centric festival is uncertain. (Read Baker's full...

The Red Rock Wilderness Act: Our Chance to Be Present at the Creation

Robert Redford | Posted 05.25.2011

Robert Redford

For the first time, the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forest, and Public Lands will consider a bill designed to protect millions of acres of spectacular Utah lands as wilderness.

Last Night: The Killers at Red Rocks

Westword | Westword | Posted 05.25.2011

The Killers, Nervous Wreckords Red Rocks Amphitheater September 9, 2009 Better than: Seeing an epic, intricately staged arena show in the ...

The Westword.com blog shortcut, September 9 edition

Westword | Westword | Posted 05.25.2011

Meat, and so much more. Today in Cafe Society: • The winner of the burger battle at Tony's Market. • Open house today at 3014. • Ton...

Great Sand Dunes kicks Red Rocks' ass

Westword | Westword | Posted 05.25.2011

A few years back, visitors to Red Rocks had the opportunity to sign a petition suggesting that the famed amphitheater represent Colorado in...

Phish Brings Frenzied Energy to Alpine Valley 6/20/09

Ari Bendersky | Posted 05.25.2011

Ari Bendersky

Now that they have exorcised whatever demons they had that led to their dissolution a few years ago, Phish truly seems focused on putting out some of the best music they can.