
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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Zach Bryan slaps back against fake, $1,000 Red Rocks tickets
Zach Bryan to fans: Don't buy these fake Red Rocks tickets!

Things to do: The ‘Goonies’ at sunset; Denver lantern festival returns
Your best bets for the weekend also include 'Moulin Rouge' at the Buell.

$80 million cultural tax district names new director
The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District covers the 7-country metro area.

‘Romantasy’ star Rebecca Yarros to make rare appearance at Colorado authors’ event
The New York Times best-seller wrote "Iron Flame," "Fourth Wing" and the new "Onyx Storm."

Sloan’s Lake water crisis may force Dragon Boat Festival to leave Denver
Colorado Dragon Boat Fest was moved from July to September this year over health and safety concerns

East Denver bike shop makes you feel welcome, regardless of experience, age or budget
Mike's Bikes' newish location at the 9+Co. development offers top gear, advice and respect.

Things to do this week: Cheyenne Frontier Days and a mile-long dinner table
Your best bets also include a "Clueless" screening and on-stage conversation with Alicia Silverstone.

‘Incredibly difficult.’ LGBTQ bar closes after 6 years in Capitol Hill
The LGBTQ bar on Capitol Hill appealed to men who identified as bears -- or larger, hirsute gay and bisexual men.

The Sundance effect: Boulder Film Fest changes dates to avoid conflict
The 21-year-old Boulder International Film Festival reported record attendance this year.

Unhinged Fest canceled at National Western; shows jump to smaller venues
The debut music-and-tattoo event was supposed to take place July 26-27 in Denver.