Opening night for the 34th Starz Denver Film Festival was Wednesday night, November 2. Michael Moore was confirmed to be walking down the red carpet as well as illustrious award winners and industry guests. This festive occasion is always punctuated with stellar talks from the actors themselves. Over 30 screenings have sold out. While tickets will be available on Opening Night, it is highly recommended that tickets to particular screenings and events be purchased ahead of time. Please visit info@denverfilm.org for the schedule of all events and ticket availability.
- Judy Greer
This year’s Cassavetes Award winner is Judy Greer, a highly sought after actress, featured in supporting roles in many films including Love & Other Drugs. She is perhaps best known as Kitty Chavez on Arrested Development. Ms. Greer will now be taking the spotlight as Ashton Kutcher’s soon-to-be-ex on Two and A Half Men. An Evening with Judy Greer will take place at 8:30 pm on Friday night of the festival. A clips program will feature highlights of her career.
- Alan Cumming
The Excellence in Acting Award goes to international film favorite, Alan Cumming. From family films to cutting edge theater, Mr. Cumming’s credits and awards lists are miles long. He is also a writer, director, producer and activist for causes close to his heart. A far cry from his riveting dramatic performances, there will be screenings of 2 of his family classics , celebrating their 10th anniversaries, on November 13 at 11:00 am and 11:30 am.
- James Cromwell
The Mayor’s Career Achievement Award winner goes to chameleon-like actor, James Cromwell. From the well liked owner of Babe, the beloved movie pig, to evil incarnate in major feature films, this actor has entertained us for years. His film, A Year in Mooring, will be screened at noon on Sunday, November 13. A one-on-one conversation with Mr. Cromwell will follow.
Highlights of the festival:
WEDNESDAY, November 2nd at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Stars light up the Red Carpet at 7:00 pm; Opening Night film, Like Crazy, at 8 pm.
THURSDAY, November 3 marks the festival opening for the Denver FilmCenter/Colfax with the Red Carpet walk getting underway at 6:15 pm and Melancholia being screened at 7:00 pm.
FRIDAY, November 4 is a Special Presentation of Wish Me Away at Highlands Church in historic Highlands Square, a few minutes from the heart of downtown at Lowell and 32nd Avenue. Red Carpet is at 6:45 pm with the film starting at 7:30 pm.
SATURDAY, November 5 is the festival’s Big Night back at The Ellie Caulkins Opera House; Red Carpet at 7:00 pm with screening of The Descendants at 8:00 pm.
SATURDAY, November 12, CLOSING NIGHT gets underway with the Red Carpet at 7:00 pm and The Artist being featured at 8:00 pm.
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Visit Artwork Network during November for a display of landscapes from Tasmania, AU. Award-winning painter Stuart Clues has spent the last year preparing the “Somewhere Quiet” collection. “We all have places we like to spend quiet time,” the artist says. “This was the essence of this collection of work. My island has a similar feel to parts of Colorado with large lakes, wild rivers and deep gorges. My work tries to capture the play of light on water and the serenity of these special places.”
Mr. Clues has been painting for over 15 years. His intense blues have nearly shelved the typical green-grey landscapes which typified so much of Tasmanian art in years past. He works primarily in oils and acrylics with pieces typically large; 3’ to 6’. Stuart was born in 1968 and raised and educated in Tasmania. He currently resides in West, Hobart.
The opening for this mesmerizing show is Friday night, November 4th from 5 pm—9 pm. It is free to the public. Artwork Network is located in the heart of the Santa Fe Art District at 878 Santa Fe Drive.
Tasmania’s pristine environment provides a unique clarity to the play of light on water and warm hues of sand and soil. – S. Clues

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Upcoming Denver Events
LIVE MUSIC/PERFORMANCE TOURS
November 5 Judas Priest at 1st Bank Center
November 7 David Sedaris at The Paramount Theatre
November 9 Mastadon at The Ogden Theater
November 10 New Found Glory at The Ogden Theater
November 11 Savoy at The Fillmore Theater
November 12 Lucinda Williams at The Paramount Theatre
November 13 Stephen Stills at The Ogden Theater
November 16-20 Warren Miller’s Like There’s No Tomorrow at The Paramount Theatre
November 18 Tedeschi Trucks Band at The Fillmore Theater
November 19 Dierks Bentley at 1st Bank Center
November 20 Sting: Back to Bass at The Wells Fargo Theater
November 25-26 Leftover Salmon at The Ogden Theater
November 29 The Kooks at The Ogden Theater
THE COLORADO SYMPHONY AT BOETTCHER CONCERT HALL
November 4-5 All Dvorak; Scott Yoo conducts with Natasha Paremski on piano.
November 9 Denver Film Society and Love, Hope, Strength, rock ‘n roll’s leading cancer charity, present Randy Brecker and Chris Botti in a tribute to Randy’s brother, Michael Brecker, the late jazz legend.
November 12 Ozomatli with the CSO; world music melds with the CSO in this lively concert.
November 27 Drums of the World; this concert from the Family series fea- tures the CSO’s fine drum line as they instruct and play drums from around the globe.
THEATER
Lion King November 2—30 at The Buell Theater
Blind Date November 1—6 at The Galleria Theater
For Girls Only November 16—30 at The Galleria Theater
Adventures of Tom Sawyer November 11—30 at The Space Theater
A Christmas Carol November 25— Christmas Eve at The Stage Theater
Collapse November 3—30 at Curious Theater ***Th.-Sun. Only
DENVER BRONCOS AT SPORTS AUTHORITY FIELD AT MILE HIGH
November 17 v. NY Jets 6:20 pm
COLORADO AVALANCHE AT THE PEPSI CENTER
Nov. 2 v. Coyotes 7:30 pm Nov. 6 v. Flames 6:00 pm
Nov. 10 v. Islanders 7:00 pm Nov. 12 v. Flames 8:00 pm
Nov. 18 v. Stars 7:00 pm Nov. 20 v. Sharks 6:00 pm
Nov. 23 v. Canucks 7:30 pm Nov. 26 v. Oilers 5:00 pm
Nov. 28 v. Stars 7:00 pm Nov. 30 v. Devils 7:30 pm