Queer Book Bans, Disaster at Red Rocks, and an Ice Cream Beer Experience

It’s Friday and we’re talking about all the the stories that mattered this week. The big Pride weekend is finally here, but what is the state of our LGBTQ community in Denver right now? Some residents in Douglas County are (again) clamoring for libraries to ban queer books ; meanwhile, the state legislature has seen major strides in LGBTQ representation . Host Bree Davies is joined by returning fave Ann Marie Awad and City Cast first-timer Demi Harvey , who hosts Indie 102.3’s “Serve It!” The trio also discuss the Red Rocks hail disaster , Detour’s epic new Nuggets mural, and of course, Casa Bonita. Then, newsletter editor Peyton Garcia joins to share the best bets for your weekend plans. In addition to the many PrideFest weekend activities , here are all the weekend events Peyton recommended: Health and Fitness Expo (Barr Lake) Plant Swap and Giveaway (Sun Valley) Beer and Ice Cream Pairing (Various) Larimer Square Summer Market Series (Downtown) For even more weekend event recs and local stories that matter, subscribe to our weekday morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866. Follow our weather guy for all your weekend weather needs: Rain or Shine, it's Andy Stein ! Follow us on Twitter: @citycastdenver Or instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Levitt Pavilion Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise