The Russell Wilson experience has moved to Pittsburgh for at least the 2024 NFL Season, and this latest charade by the QB is all too familiar for Broncos fans. Here we go again. Russell Wilson is someone who loves the spotlight, that is for sure. During his two seasons with Denver from 2022-2023, Wilson always seemed to find himself in the spotlight.

Sporting events and otherwise, the QB simply cannot help himself. Well, Pittsburgh may be the perfect storm for Russell Wilson, as the city is a huge, rugged football town. No matter how bad the Steelers may be (they’re never bad), the residents of Pittsburgh are Steelers first through and through.

Well, country music star Zac Brown was in Pittsburgh on Saturday for a concert, and you can guess who ended up being there:

Russell Wilson himself, the QB and attention-seeker extraordinaire, appears on stage and gifts Brown a jersey. The fans erupt in loud cheers, and naturally, the hope for the coming season also gets louder. To be fair, the Steelers QB situation in 2023 was a total disaster, so even though Wilson was not good for the Broncos in 2023, he should actually be an upgrade over what they had.

However, with this only being a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum, the Steelers would not hesitate to bench Russell Wilson if his performances are not up to par. Justin Fields is their backup, and while Fields isn’t any good, there might be reason to give him a shot. Both Wilson and Fields are set to hit the free agent market in 2025 if the Steelers were to again clean house at QB.

But for now, though, Steelers Country can enjoy the latest high from a popular name at QB arriving, even though his prime is clearly years over.

If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability.

Monday

RiNo Food Tour — 1:30-4:30 p.m., Denver, $60 and up. Registration required: deliciousdenverfoodtours.com.

Sipping N’ Painting Hampden — “In the Rain,” 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sipping N’ Painting Hampden, 6461 E. Hampden Ave., Denver, $35. Registration required: sippingnpaintinghampden.com.

Live Edge Trio — With Steve Nelson, 7 p.m., Dazzle at Baur’s, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events.

Lamont Jazz Orchestra — 7:30-9 p.m., Newman Center for the Arts, Gates Concert Hall, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, free general admission, $5 for reserved parterre seats. Tickets: newmancenterpresents.com.

Brad Mehldau — 8 p.m., Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, $35-$45. Tickets: axs.com.

James Taylor & His All-Star Band — 8 p.m., Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, go online for prices. Tickets: axs.com.

Weedeater — With Rebelmatic, Deer Creek & Wolfblitzer, 8 p.m., HQ, 60 S. Broadway, Denver, $20 and up. Tickets: hqdenver.com.

“Collective Nouns” — Through July 17, Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe Drive, Denver; msudenver.edu/cva.

Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience — With VR technology, themed rooms, fantastical landscapes and a hot air balloon flight simulator, through Aug. 31, Exhibition Hub Art Center, 2900 Elati St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: bubble-planet.com/denver.

“Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures from the Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles” — Through Sept. 8, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, go online for prices; botanicgardens.org.

“Fazal Sheikh: Thirst | Exposure | In Place” — Through Oct. 20, Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, go online for prices: denverartmuseum.org.

“Vanity & Vice: American Art Deco” — Through Jan. 12, Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, 1201 Bannock St., Denver. Go online for prices. Tickets: kirklandmuseum.org.

CenturyLink Internet is currently down in parts of Colorado including Denver, as per user reports Sunday evening. The customers of Lumen Technologies’ telecommunication company are also facing issues while connecting to the WiFi networks amid social media claims of a “widespread blackout,” affecting Quantum Fiber.

Among the reactions on X, a user wrote, “Our TVs are working (we use streaming services, not cable) but Internet is not working on our phones.” One more user added, “My laptop is connect and streaming YouTube tv. My phone and TVs won’t even connect tough, it’s very strange,” while tagging the company.

“@CenturyLink no internet here in Northglenn and no I don’t own the account so I can’t give account info. Is there an outage in the area or not?” another remarked among several such reactions. The company however has no not officially released a statement addressing the users concern.

Ways To Troubleshoot CenturyLink If Internet Is Down

These are some temporary methods to diagnose and possibly fix the issue:

1. Check for Service Outages

CenturyLink Service Status: Visit the CenturyLink Service Status page to see if there’s an outage in your area.

Social Media: Check CenturyLink’s social media channels for any announcements about outages.

In this case, the company has not acknowledged a reported outage affecting its services.

2. Remote Troubleshooting

3. Restart Your Modem and Router

This is a method to fix temporary issues. If power cycling doesn’t work, try pressing the reset button on your modem or router (usually a small button that may require a pin to press).

4. Check Your Connections

Ensure all cables (Ethernet, power, coaxial) are securely connected.

5. Check for Local Interference

Other wireless devices (cordless phones, microwaves) can interfere with Wi-Fi signals. Try moving your router to a different location.

6. Update Firmware and Software

Check for and install any firmware updates for your modem/router.

7. Perform a Speed Test

Use a wired connection if possible and run a speed test using websites like Speedtest.net to determine if your connection is slow rather than completely down.