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 Denver to Aurora, Montview Boulevard is a trip worth taking
Comfortable bike lanes, diverse eateries and community character define Montview Boulevard.

Boulder artist makes stickers to cover Trump’s face on National Parks passes — and the orders are flying in
Jenny McCarty's stickers for the 2026 passes have gained national attention since launching Dec. 10.

Things to do in Denver: The very best ‘Nutcracker,’ a vinyl-centric holiday pop-up, and more
Best Bets for Denver include traditional Christmas fare, upscale cocktails and dance.

Canceled due to high winds: Wednesday’s drone show, holiday tree, Christkindlmarket
The downtown Denver holiday offerings are taking a day off due to forecasted extreme weather.

12 of Denver’s best New Year’s Eve parties and concerts to ring in 2026
NYE parties abound, whether you’re looking for live music, a fancy night out or family fun.

From beer to hot sauce and jerky, these Colorado consumables make great gifts
These Colorado consumables are mostly holiday-centric, so pick them up while you can.

Things to do in Denver: A trashy Christmas show, a cheeky RiNo market and more
Plus Denver Gay Men's Chorus returns with a drag-campy ode to "My Favorite Things."

‘Rebuilding,’ a nuanced drama starring Josh O’Connor, was shot in Colorado
The movie, in theaters now, follows a Southern Colorado rancher trying to recover from a devastating wildfire.

Is this Denver’s friendliest neighborhood? Nextdoor says yes.
Green Valley Ranch lands on top of the social networking app's latest study.

4 classic Christmas shows to see in Denver, from ‘Nutcracker’ to ‘Jingle Bell Swing’
Sometimes we all need a bit of comfort and nostalgia around the holidays