Colorado Matters’ 9th Holiday Extravaganza: See some of our favorite moments

By Hart Van Denburg

· Dec. 20, 2024, 7:20 am

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The crowd for the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza at Central Presbyterian Church in Denver — The 2024 Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza, Dec. 12, 2024 at Central Presbyterian Church in Denver.

The Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza has come a long way from a fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants experiment in the CPR Performance Studio nine years ago. Now Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield host a packed house at Central Presbyterian Church in Denver. This year we welcomed Denver East High School graduate and singer/songwriter Kayla Marque, comedian Joshua Danger Emerson, poet Confidence Omenai, conductor Scott O’Neil, and Rabbi Joe Black. Here are a few of our favorite photos from the evening.

CPR Classical host Kabin Thomas plays his tuba at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza — CPR Classical host Kabin Thomas serves as master of ceremonies - and plays his tuba.

Colorado Matters hosts Ryan Warner and Chandra Whitfield Thomas — Colorado Matters hosts Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield on stage.

Singer Kayla Marque on stage at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza — Singer/songwriter Kayla Marque, a Denver East High School graduate.

Colorado Matters hosts Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield speak with singer Kayla Marque — Colorado Matters hosts Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield chat with singer/songwriter Kayla Marque.

Guests arrive for the 2024 Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza — Guests arrive for the 2024 Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza, Dec. 12, 2024 at Central Presbyterian Church in Denver.

Colorado Public Radio President and CEO Stewart Vanderwilt snaps a photo at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza — Colorado Public Radio President and CEO Stewart Vanderwilt snaps a photo as guests arrive for the 2024 Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.

Comedian Josh Danger Emerson on stage at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza — Denver comedian Joshua Danger Emerson.

Poet Confidence Omenai on stage at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza — Aurora poet Confidence Omenai.

Poet Confidence Omenai on stage at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza — Aurora poet Confidence Omenai on stage at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.

Colorado Matters host Chandra Thomas Whitfield on stage — Colorado Matters host Chandra Thomas Whitfield.

Conductor Scott O’Neil at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza 2024 — Conductor Scott O’Neil breaks down “Somewhere Over The Rainbow."

Conductor Scott O’Neil at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza 2024 — Conductor Scott O’Neil.

Rabbi Joe Black sings and plays guitar at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza — Rabbi Joe Black at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.

Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner in his Hanukkah jammies — Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner in his Hanukkah jammies at Central Presbyterian Church in Denver, closing out the Holiday Extravaganza.

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