Carousel at Central City Opera: a Twisted Tale of Redemption
Production faces dark themes of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s hit show.
Izzy Fincher
I am a classical guitarist, studying at the University of Colorado Boulder. When I am not practicing, I write about music and the arts for the CU Independent, teach yoga and listen to podcasts.
Lindsey Stirling electrifies Red Rocks on Artemis Tour
Stirling, the YouTuber “hip-hop violinist,” brought her epic fantasy album to life on her long-awaited Artemis Tour.
Colorado Asian creatives: representation and visibility
For AAPI heritage month, four female creatives reflect on their heritage and artistic style.
‘More Than 1000 Cranes Project’: raising awareness of anti-Asian racism
CU students from Unmask the Racism have collected more than 1000 origami cranes for a community activism project.
Music as a Unifying Power
Donna Weng Friedman supports the AAPI community with a recording of diverse composers.
The AIDS Quilt Songbook lives on: world premiere in Boulder
Baritone John Seesholtz and the Sohap Ensemble will perform “Lost Songs.”
‘Biomes’: Diversifying the Classical Music Ecosystem
Dad Village Symphony Orchestra to present virtual concert with a diverse program.
Stanzas for social change: Christen Malloy on poetry and activism
Christen Malloy, the winner of CSI’s 2021 Poetry Slam, uses poetry to fight for social justice and explore her identity as a trans woman.
Opinion: Individual rights and safe communities can coexist
It’s time to dismantle the NRA’s fear-based tactics and the misinformation about guns that divides our nation.
‘In the Spotlight’: Asian Americans choose to dream, not conform
“In the Spotlight,” directed by senior Steven Thai, explores Asian American identity and parental expectations.