Entertainment Reporter
John Wenzel
John Wenzel joined The Denver Post as an arts and entertainment reporter and critic in 2006. He fell in love with newspapers in the mystical land of Dayton, Ohio, and feels lucky to have spent his adult life exploring Colorado's culture. In addition to contributing to Esquire, The Atlantic and Rolling Stone, he is the author of the nonfiction book "Mock Stars" and has had essays published in music, horror and comedy anthologies. He lives in Denver with his family, a Hobbit garden, and a half dozen overworked gaming consoles.
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Broken family: Sexual assault allegations against Jay Bianchi splinter Denver’s jam-band scene
Two women alleged sexual assault against Denver businessman Jay Bianchi, a longtime Deadhead and bar owner, after a 2020 Halloween party.

Infiltrating Hate: How Colorado Springs’ first black detective joined the KKK — and became the subject of Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman”
Police veteran Ron Stallworth is disturbed by today’s parallels to racial strife of the 1960s and ’70s

The definitive guide to Denver International Airport’s biggest conspiracy theories
To get to the heart of their continuing popularity, a Denver Post team was granted behind-the-scenes (and underground) access to examine the theories, facts and history of Denver International Airport.
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From Comedy Works to the Oscars: Troy Walker finds jokes in the journey
The Emmy-nominated Denver comic, now in L.A., has been writing for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" since 2021.

St. Paddy’s Puppy Parade, the best Oscars party and more things to do in Denver
Plus Denver Art Museum's inner-child art show and a worthy Baroque concert.

Keanu Reeves’ band Dogstar will play a downtown Denver venue this summer
The Los Angeles tio is touring behind its fourth studio album, "All in Now."

Colorado 2026 film festivals: What to see before Sundance comes to Boulder? Here’s a guide.
Awards-season heralds dozens of worthy events in Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs and the high country

‘Sex and the City’ fashion, Denver Restaurant Week, and more things to do this weekend
Plus a free, family-friendly Celtic festival at Lakewood's Belmar, and stand-up comedy from Demetri Martin

Denver Fan Expo adds ‘Scream’ cast reunion to ‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘The Goonies’ celebs
The guest list for the May 28-31 event in Denver is falling into place with movie-franchise additions.

Levitt Pavilion’s free summer concerts for 2026: Rebirth Brass Band, Sunsquabi and more
Levitt Pavilion Denver on Tuesday revealed its first lineup of free concerts for 2026, including local hip hop, Grateful Dead and Fleetwood Mac tributes, and opera from Central City.

Denver Pride festival, parade forced to relocate this summer
The LGBTQ event has been pushed out of Civic Center park in downtown Denver due to 2026 renovations

Jewish drag queens, 303 Day, a shoebox-sized parade and more things to do in Denver
You can also support local businesses on Buy Colorado Day, and run a free 5K to support cancer patients

‘Hairspray’ musical sues DCPA equipment management firm, claiming $150,000 in water damage
The 2024 incident backstage at the Buell Theatre forced show cancellations.