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- ↑ Paglia, Michael (April 26, 2018). "Pirate Shows Take a Look at House and Garden". Westword. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ↑ Rinaldi, Ray Mark (August 17, 2018). "Five art galleries that are changing the game in Denver". Denver Post "The Know". Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ↑ Froyd, Susan (August 16, 2012). "Gender Politics". Westword. Retrieved March 10, 2019.