Lauren Antonoff Hart

Audience Editor

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Lauren joined CPR in 2023 as a Digital News Fellow and became an Audience Editor in 2024.

Professional Background:
Before joining CPR, Lauren worked on film and television sets across the country, served as an Audience Editor for Denver Westword, and taught English and journalism in Denver Public Schools.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree film and media studies, Colorado College; Master’s degree in Education, University of Denver

Fall aspens along Highway 40 near Berthoud Pass

When and where to find peak leaf peeping in Colorado this fall

This is expected to be a banner year for fall foliage in Colorado.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

Recovery Cards Project artist Victoria Maldonado

Colorado’s Recovery Cards Project shares the love for people in recovery and those caring for them

Plus, join Lift the Label for a celebration of Recovery Month.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

The Colorado State Fair in Pueblo

Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to know and do around the state Aug. 23-25

This weekend, enjoy outdoor concerts, cultural celebrations and wine and beer festivals.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

A black-and-white portrait of a girl in a large, floral-embellished quinceañera dress posing in front of a black car, parked on in front of a church.

Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to know and do around the state Aug. 16-18

From August 16-18 explore annual art fairs, the Palisade Peach Festival, and community events. Plus, enjoy outdoor music, “Wicked” and mushroom festival.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

Works, including a large metal bison head and a Great Blue Heron, on display outside an event tent at the 2023 Loveland Sculpture in the Park festival.

Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to know and do around the state Aug. 9-11

This weekend, explore a wide variety of annual art fairs and community festivals.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to know and do around the state Aug. 2-4

It may be hot outside, but this weekend also brings plenty of cool events to communities around the state.

By Megan Verlee and Lauren Antonoff Hart

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Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to know and do around the state July 26-28

This weekend is packed with arts, culture and music festivals across the state.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

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Boulder named finalist in bid to become Sundance Film Festival’s new home

Boulder is one of six finalists announced by the Sundance Institute on Friday. The festival’s contract with Park City, Utah is up for renewal in 2027.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

People wait in a long line outside the Landmark Esquire Theatre to see “2001: A Space Odyssey” during the last weekend before the theatre's closure.

Life and Culture

Listen: ‘A great place for weirdos’: Who we met on closing weekend at the Esquire Theatre

Another icon of old Denver is fading into the past.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to know and do around the state, July 19 – 21

As a historic movie theater says farewell, numerous other arts and entertainment options abound around the state.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

Central City Opera House, front view of the building during daytime

Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to know and do around the state July 5 – 7

From opera honors to First Fridays of all sorts, there’s a lot happening on the arts and culture scene.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

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4th Congressional District: Republican Peter Yu

Get to know the candidates running for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in the June 25 primary.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

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Life and Culture

May is AAPI Heritage Month. Here’s where to celebrate in Colorado

Find community and pay tribute to the influence and legacy of America’s Asian and Pacific Islanders.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

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Evergreen man sentenced after threatening mass violence at 3 Colorado locations

Three prominent, local institutions were on his hit list.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

Jill Hunsaker Ryan Jared Polis Coronavirus Emergency

Colorado has declared a syphilis epidemic – and babies are at the highest risk

This potentially lethal infection is on the rise in Colorado. Understand your care options to keep you and your newborn safe.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

Colorado Weather: This weekend will go from soggy to sunshine

Winter weather will bring spring skiing conditions to the eastern slopes on Saturday, and warm temperatures will sweep the state on Sunday.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

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