This episode of Spectrum Talk with Ruby features an exclusive conversation with the one and only Robert Cray - a five-time Grammy Award winner, Blues Hall of Fame inductee and one of the most influential artists in modern American music.

Robert reflects on his four-decade career and shares the inside scoop on The Robert Cray Band's upcoming performance at the Arvada Center’s Summer Concert Series on August 6. The Metro Denver area is in for a special night under the stars, and you don't want to miss it!

🎟️ Tickets & info: https://arvadacenter.org

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This episode features unique perspectives on immigration shared by Papa Dia, founder of the African Leadership Group; Stephanie Rivera, Collaborative Reporting Project Manager of the Colorado News Collaborative; and Representative Junie Joseph, a member of the Colorado State House of Representatives.

To read Ruby Jones' full article titled "Invisible Borders and the Walls that Divide," visit https://www.denverurbanspectrum.com/2025/06/27/immigration/

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LaTonya Lacy recently retired after 34 years of municipal leadership under five mayoral administrations. She reflects on her journey in service to the City and County of Denver, and shares advice with other aspiring political and professional leaders.

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On August 1 & 2, Dazzle Denver will host a special anniversary performance, celebrating two years at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Jazz vocalist René Marie will headline the event, and in this episode of Spectrum Talk with Ruby, she shares her personal and professional journey.

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From June 5-8, business executives, entrepreneurs and aspiring business leaders will convene at the Black Economic Success Trust's inaugural 2025 B.E.S.T. Blackout Experience.

To learn more and register for the event, visit https://bestsuccesssummit.org and use DISCOUNT CODE: DUS2025.

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Tobias A. Young and Timothy Douglas discuss the acclaimed theatrical production, "The Hot Wing King," and its exploration of love, family, fatherhood and masculinity.

"The Hot Wing King" will play at Denver Center for the Performing Arts' Kilstrom Theatre from April 25 to May 25. For tickets and show information, visit https://denvercenter.org.

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Elijah Ahmad Lewis plays Scarecrow in the Broadway touring production of "The Wiz," listen to my interview with the singer/dancer/actor and find out what to expect when the classic production "eases on down" to Denver.

"The Wiz" will play at the Buell Theatre from April 8 to 20, featuring an iconic score and the stirring tale of Dorothy's journey to find her place in a contemporary world.

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Ruby Jones speaks with DJ Ktone, founder of the Ktone Cares Foundation, about his 18th Annual DJ Ktone Birthday Bash event themed, "Healing in Harmony." From Feb. 26 to Mar. 2, the dynamic week-long celebration will feature music, wellness, literacy and cultural connection.

To learn more, and for event registration, visit https://www.djktonebirthdaybash.com.

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Ruby Jones speaks with the cast of Clybourne Park, playing at the Arvada center from February 14 to March 30, 2025. The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning production, directed by Kenny Moten, discusses themes of race, housing and gentrification.

Set in a house on Clybourne Street in Chicago’s South Side, audiences see the effects of a Black family moving into the neighborhood in 1959; and in 2009, a white family moves back into the changed neighborhood. In between, everything changes - attitudes, demographics and property values.

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Ruby Jones speaks with artist and muralist, Thomas "Detour" Evans about the recent unveiling of his public art project, "It's Not What You Take, It's What You Bring Back." Located in Denver International Airport's Concourse B, the groundbreaking new project will greet travelers for years to come.

Hear more about Detour's journey to completing this commission, and the inspiration behind his art.

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