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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Bent’s Fort in eastern Colorado is crumbling, in need of saving, according to nonprofit
The 50-year-old fort requires metal construction braces to remain intact.

Things to do this weekend in Denver: Cupid’s Undie Run, ‘Shiki Dreams’ final bow
Plus the Wells Fargo Ski Cup in Winter Park and Meshell Ndegeocello in DU's Newman Center.

Demi Lovato cancels Denver date, four other concerts amid tour postponement
The pop singer said concerns about her health prompted her to nix the spring shows.

Ridley Scott, Jacob Elordi bring Colorado author Peter Heller’s ‘The Dog Stars’ to life
The 2012 novel is now a major motion picture that will be released in summer 2026.

Billboard says Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs is best in the west
The 2026 Top Music Venues list arrives as some neighbors are suing the venue over allegedly excessive noise.

Denver’s UMS indie music fest is back from the dead, but in a new location
The 25-year-old Underground Music Showcase previously took place along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood.

Speed Rack’s back, a ‘cosmic’ musical journey and more things to do in Denver
Plus a packed FamilyFest and an R.E.M. tribute concert from Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy

Denver’s very own Puppy Bowl is celebrating 10 years of adoptions at DIA
The cute 'n furry dog adoption event snares travelers in the airport's Jeppesen Terminal each year

Coors Field just announced its 2nd big concert run of 2026
Folk-pop star Noah Kahan will headline the Colorado Rockies MLB venue this summer.

Colorado skating, snowboard newbies should look to this Denver shop
Wheels or no, the selection and service at 303 Boards makes it a worthy trip