City Cast Denver
🎭 Artists reel from Trump funding cuts
May 8, 2025 · — McKenna Harford
Hey y’all! Need any more evidence that Colorado takes its green chile seriously? During the divorce proceedings for the owners of La Loma, a judge ruled that the couple will split custody of the restaurant’s famous recipe 🌯⚖️
What's CITY Talking About?
🏛️ Legislative Round-Up
The legislative session came to a close on Wednesday, and there was a lot to talk about – here are some highlights:.
- Bills that passed and are waiting to be signed into law: HB-1312, a bill that expands protections for trans people; the tipped minimum wage bill, HB-1208; expanded protections for immigrants, SB-276.
- Bills that failed: A proposal to allow housing on church property, HB-1169; a resolution initiating a lawsuit to repeal the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, HJR-1023.
🏭 City Council Rejects Suncor Contract
In a unanimous vote, council rejected a $25 million contract to buy asphalt from the Commerce City refinery, citing pollution issues Denver has faced due to Suncor’s operations. The contract was instead awarded to the next lowest bidder, Husky Marketing and Supply Company — a company that has previously partnered with Suncor on offshore drilling projects. [Denver Post 🔒]
🎭 The True Cost of Lost Funding for Local Artists
Last week, 22 local arts organizations were notified that grants from the National Endowment for the Arts would be rescinded as part of President Trump’s overhaul of the federal agency. So, where does that leave Colorado’s creative sector? One arts advocate explains what this surprise loss of funding could mean for the future of Denver’s culture, economy, and community. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
- Help is on the way: After the NEA funding cuts were announced, the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, a leading local arts funder, put forth an emergency grant program to help bridge the financial gap. [Denverite]
💰 Raises Possible for Mayor’s Appointees
City Council will consider a proposal to give raises to the heads of 12 departments, including the city attorney and the chief financial officer, who would get a 44% increase. The ask for raises comes as the city is facing revenue projections that call for a flat budget. [Denver Post 🔒]
Hey Denver Quiz: What Denver Cost in the 90s
The cost of just about everything in Denver has grown exponentially, but by how much exactly? Test your knowledge with this quiz on what things cost in the 1990s.
In 1995, how much did it cost to park at DIA?
- $8 per day for 1-2 days; $6 for days 3-6
- $10 per day for 1-2 days; $5 for days 3-6
- $11 per day for 1-2 days; $8 for days 3-6
What To Do
Thursday, May 8
- 🧘 Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga | 7:30 a.m. | $14 | Denver Botanic Gardens
- 🎭 “The Sala Project: Echoes of Curtis Park” (Opening Night) | 7:30 p.m. | $26 | Curtis Park
- 🙏 Rave Jesus with Ralov | 8 p.m.| $24.60+ | Lost Lake Lounge
- 🤖 Riot 2077: Cyberpunk Cosplay Rave | 9 p.m. | $23.18+ | Temple Nightclub
Friday, May 9
- 🪴 Spring Plant Sale | 10 a.m.-3p.m. | Free | Posner Center
- 🍫 Colorado Chocolate Festival | 4:30-9 p.m. | $10 | National Western Center
- 💲 Dom Dolla (18+) | 5 p.m. | $207+ | Civic Center Park
- 🧷 Incomplete History of Punk + Vinyl Painting Party | 5-9 p.m. | $12.51 | Beacon RiNo
- 🍻 Maifest Celebration | 6 p.m. | Free | Prost LoHi
- 🎪 Kinky Circus (21+) | 8 p.m. | $30+ | Tracks Nightclub
- 🪓 Trivi-Axe (Trivia & Axe-Throwing) | 8-9 p.m. | $20.04 | Edgewater Public Market
Attention scooter-riders! City Council will soon vote on new regulations that would designate scooter parking areas and add tech to discourage sidewalk cruising 🛴
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