This week we're joined by Ren from Audacious Immersive for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from cults to Star Wars to the all-important question—when does fall really begin? Ren takes us inside the world of Audacious Theatre, where immersive, sensory-driven productions push the boundaries of live performance through collaboration, innovation, and cross-cultural creativity. From staging experiences that surround the audience to exploring the strange ways stories connect us, this episode blends the quirky, the thoughtful, and the theatrical.

As always, we've got the top Denver news and things to do on our radar this week as well.

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News:

• Denver has the state's first two-star Michelin restaurant LINK The Wolf's Tailor earned two Michelin stars in the new guide, becoming the first Colorado restaurant to reach that level while several others gained or maintained status. Denverite

• The big rhino is here, but what's next for Denargo Market? LINK A giant 30-foot climbable rhino sculpture dubbed "Rhingo" is now part of the freshly opened public space in Denargo Market, launching phase one of a massive redevelopment that promises over 1,000 rental units. Denverite

• 16th Street is fully (finally) reopening next month LINK After three years and around $175 million in renovations, Denver's pedestrian mall (formerly 16th Street Mall) will fully reopen, featuring new patios, a renamed walkway, modernized infrastructure, and "common consumption" zones. Denverite

• What's Working: Colorado Startup Week debuts in Front Range to reignite founder fever LINK Denver Startup Week has evolved into "Colorado Startup Week," expanding beyond Denver to include events in Fort Collins, Boulder, Littleton, and outdoor creative networking, including a hike-and-paint in Jefferson County. The Colorado Sun

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