Dancing has always been an integral part of the human experience, from tribal rituals thousands of years ago to the moonwalk — a gift given to us from the recently departed Michael Jackson — which defined dance for an entire generation. And when it comes to moving to the beat,…

There are a lot of bonuses to summertime outdoor movies: the stars twinkling overhead, the soft grass underneath, the atmosphere of magic. Of course, that atmosphere is shattered every time a driver honks a car horn. And then there are the flies committing suicide in your beer and the sweltering…

In an area with as much Wild West history as ours, it was only a matter of time before someone decided to bring back yesterday’s entertainment to dazzle audiences of today. That’s the premise behind Immundo’s Wild West Meets Classic Burlesque, an extravagant event featuring some of our city’s premier…

Have you ever thought about just how many phrases involve the word “square?” Boulder artist Cha Cha has: She curated a new exhibit that opens tonight at the Boulder Public Library called Squareplay: Colorado Metal Artists, in which “the concept was to invite jewelers and artists to create pieces of…

Herb and Dorothy Vogel are not typical art collectors. They began quietly, buying works here and there in the early 1960s, when nobody was paying attention to the minimalist and conceptual artists littering the landscape. To continue growing their collection, they decided to live on Dorothy’s librarian salary alone and…

There’s a surprise waiting at the sixth annual Latino Rhythms concert at Lincoln Park today. To catch a glimpse, stroll over to the La Alma Recreation Center at 11th Avenue and Mariposa Street for OFF the WALL — Urban Art Festival, a youth art competition designed to encourage kids to…

Are you looking for love in all the wrong places? The Denver Public Library’s Fresh City Life is here to help, with The Overdue Love Club, described as “a singles’ night for intelligent people.” And unlike some other singles’ nights, this one comes with a host perfect for breaking the…

No school has a closer connection to the Beats than Naropa University. So it’s no surprise that Naropa’s archives are a treasure trove complete with audio files of “actual teachings and conversations, interviews, panels and essays that were presented at the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics here in Boulder,”…

Everyone claims a drop of Celtic blood on St. Patrick’s Day, but in Denver, the real time to celebrate the heritage of the Emerald Isle is at the annual Colorado Irish Festival. Every July, organizers incorporate yet another aspect of Irish culture, keeping things fresh while maintaining tradition. “The Cultural…

Ladies, a question: When are you going to finally address the mess of broken jewelry in your house? You know, that clump of chains and pendants and one-sided earrings and all the other shiny stuff that you can’t wear anymore for one reason or another. (Yes, we know about your…

One of the best, unsung results of the burlesque revival is the advent of boylesque. Think about it: Until boylesque burst onto the scene, male exotic dancers weren’t taken seriously. Of course, they’re still not, but by incorporating humor into their performance and refusing to take themselves seriously, suddenly these…

I didn’t know anything about Coca-Cola collectibles until I went away to college and discovered that my roommate was a huge fan of kitschy Coca-Cola Americana. But I soon became a fan myself; this memorabilia has a certain old-school charm that makes any room feel comfortable. “The first calendar came…

Have you known for years the identity of the Half-Blood Prince, and even how the entire epic tale of Harry Potter ends — but still can’t wait to see the big-screen version of the sixth book hit movie theaters next week? Relax, Muggle. In honor of the July 15 release…

Why do people keep coming back year after year to the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival? “I don’t know what is so unique about Crested Butte,” admits Sue Wallace, director of the 23-year-old event. “It is just so lush, and we have such diversity here; you see such an abundance of…

Since the Colorado Shakespeare Festival is one of the top Shakespeare festivals in the country — and one of only seven that has staged every last one of Shakespeare’s 37 plays — the people who put together the annual program know they’re taking a chance every time they move beyond…

Oscar Wilde is one of those rare writers whose work transcends time. “I would say that he remains as pertinent today as he really ever was; his comments were so wonderful,” says Simone Groene-Sackett, education program assistant for the Denver Public Library. That’s why the DPL’s Fresh City Life, in…

Explaining FOUND Magazine’s Denim and Diamonds Tour is kind of like describing a flea market to someone who’s never been shopping before. It all starts with Davy Rothbart, who collects love letters, to-do lists, birthday cards, Post-It notes, photos, doodles, impromptu poems and other objects; today people from all over…

Some performers can keep an audience in stitches but can’t keep a tune. It’s tough to find a balance between comedic and musical talent; a singer with a beautiful voice might not have a great sense of humor, and a great comedian might not be melodically gifted. That’s why the…

Although green roofs are all the rage in Europe, many people out west might not have ever heard of them. “A synonym would be a vegetative roof; in some areas, they call them eco roofs,” explains Mark Fusco, senior horticulturalist for the Denver Botanic Gardens. It’s pretty much exactly what…

Fashion-forward Denver residents know that our fair city might not be a Milan, Paris or New York — but we can still hold our own in the cutthroat scene of what’s hot and what’s not. Part of our edge comes from a crop of talented local designers, but it’s also…

The dandelion is one of the most maligned, misunderstood flowers of all time, says Tonja Reichley of MoonDance Botanicals. Why? “All the parts of dandelions have medicinal and herbal benefits; it’s one of our favorite herbs.” And it’s why Reichley decided to name her festival Dandelion: A Celebration of Local…