Wolf Theatre Academy Announces an Exciting 2026 Season at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center
The Mizel Arts and Culture Center proudly presents a landmark celebration in 2026 as the Denver Jewish Film Festival reaches its 30th anniversary. For three decades, the festival has showcased global Jewish storytelling, supported filmmakers, and brought thousands of…
Tight Five at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center Returns with a Major New Partner
The Mizel Arts and Culture Center proudly presents a landmark celebration in 2026 as the Denver Jewish Film Festival reaches its 30th anniversary. For three decades, the festival has showcased global Jewish storytelling, supported filmmakers, and brought thousands of…
TODAH and Tzedakah
Tzedakah, a Hebrew word that can be translated to charity, is only one small part of the term’s mission. The root, tzedek, translates to justice or righteousness, indicating that tzedakah is much more than…
Finding Home at the J
In Hebrew, Klal Yisrael refers to the idea that the Jewish community and people are a unified body. This term signifies…
Sunday Hoops Life at the J
Sneakers squeak across the JCC Denver court; sweat trickles down cheeks; the sound of the ball swooshes through the air. It’s a brisk Sunday morning, but no one in the gym is aware of the chill outside because their focus is locked on…
Get Ready to Rock with Pete the Cat—The Musical!
After the incredible success of last year’s Charlotte’s Web, which welcomed over 7,000 excited audience members, Denver Children’s Theatre is thrilled to bring another beloved story to the stage — Pete the Cat: The Musical!
A Milestone Year, The 30th Annual Denver Jewish Film Festival Arrives in 2026
The Mizel Arts and Culture Center proudly presents a landmark celebration in 2026 as the Denver Jewish Film Festival reaches its 30th anniversary. For three decades, the festival has showcased global Jewish storytelling, supported filmmakers, and brought thousands of…
Growing Up into Grownups
Getting into a cool pool on a blazing summer afternoon is pure bliss—but the real enjoyment comes from knowing the watchful eye on the lifeguard stand is the very trainer who certifies all JCC Denver (the J) lifeguards…
The Mark on the Art
Much of our world is automated and manufactured by machinery – Roomba vacuums, the ATM, and the cars we drive. These inventions bring convenience to our busy lives. Yet, one thing that still remains true is that there is beauty in unique, hand-crafted items. Ceramics bring an essence of authenticity because not only are they […]
How Hanukkah Teaches Us About Dedication
During 167 BCE, Judah Maccabee and his family (known as the Maccabees) resisted the oppression and Hellenistic practices led by King Antiochus. Antiochus repressed the Jewish religion fiercely by forbidding religious practices, building alters, and destroying the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The Maccabees revolted with force and retook the Temple. They rededicated the Temple […]
Can it be [Ranch] Camp All Year Long?
For you, the “Gold Rush” may conjure images of Western settlers and pioneer families eager for the American Dream. But at JCC Ranch Camp, “Gold Rush” is another night of wild fun filled with bandana-wearing bandits, root beer floats, and a faux gold scavenger hunt. Nights at JCC Ranch Camp are overflowing with imagination and […]
Celebrating “Jillith Fair” – the Life and Legacy of Jill Sobule at the Neustadt JAAMM Festival
This year’s Neustadt JAAMM Festival at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center invites the community to gather for a heartfelt evening celebrating the extraordinary life and career of singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. A Denver native who grew up at the JCC, Sobule left a lasting mark on the music […]
