Need to get out of town over Labor Day weekend? Look no further than our neighbor to the north: The city of Cheyenne is hosting two (count ’em) festivals this weekend, featuring the best of the West’s musicians, storytellers, poets, vendors and artisans. The Americana Music Festival (which comprises both…

The Moondance International Film Festival has returned to its roots. Founded in 2000, the fest moved to Hollywood during its 2006/2007 run — but let’s face it, the Los Angeles area has nothing on Boulder, where fest films will screen at Chautauqua Park (900 Baseline Road) and the Boulder Shambhala…

One of my favorite pastimes growing up was playing what we called Ultimate Frisbee (also known simply as “Ultimate,” leaving out the trademarked Frisbee name). Sort of like football or rugby, the game involves passing the disc from one player to the next until the end zone is reached —…

There are so many cool events going on throughout the city during the Democratic National Convention, and Dialog:City is at the forefront. Take tonight’s performances of Throwaway/Runaway and Stand Up for Democracy as an example. Not only are the performances themselves don’t-miss examples of Denver’s cultural life, but they’re also…

What with all the beautiful people, political powerhouses and talking heads invading the city during the Democratic National Convention, it’s natural for some of us locals to feel a little left out. Where’s our DNC party, you might be asking yourself? At Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, that’s where. Rock the Vote…

Full disclosure: I have a thing for firefighters. I don’t know if it’s the hoses, the washboard abs or that whole rescuing-people-in-danger vibe — but what I do know is that a hot firefighter makes me weak in the knees. So you can bet I’m headed to the 2009 Colorado…

“Everything is political, to a certain extent,” notes Kim Harrell, owner of East End Applied Arts. That concept is the driving force behind the current exhibition at her gallery, Paint, Clay and Politics. Featuring the paintings of Theresa A. Anderson and the ceramic sculpture of Flora Curells Benzal, the exhibit…

“Everything is political, to a certain extent,” notes Kim Harrell, owner of East End Applied Arts. That concept is the driving force behind the current exhibition at her gallery, Paint, Clay and Politics. Featuring the paintings of Theresa A. Anderson and the ceramic sculpture of Flora Curells Benzal, the exhibit…

Where can you find a mountain festival that contains music by Jazz Whistler Francesco Bonifazi, Big Daddy Lee and the Kingbees, the Earthbeat Choir, Frogs Gone Fishin’, Lucas Pulver & Friends, the Last Minute String Band, Wendy Woo & the Woo Band, and a drumming circle led by Laurie Loeb…

“I’m pretty sure there’s a lot more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good-looking. And I plan on finding out what that is.” — Derek Zoolander There’s a lot more we can learn from Zoolander besides the fact that Derek Zoolander is ridiculously good-looking. For example: “A male model’s…

We’re a dog-loving bunch here in Denver, and I’m not ashamed to say that my own pooch is spoiled rotten — although he’s still well behaved and sweet as can be, which is more than I can say for some children. Vain Salon contains canine devotees after my own heart;…

There must be something about vampires that keeps us humans coming back for more. Vampires are the perfect mix of sexy and scary, but when it comes to vampires that are just plain terrifying, few cultural creations have matched the sheer scare factor of the 1922 silent film Nosferatu: A…

What’s better than spending a day getting massaged, pampered and prettied-up at a spa? A two-day spa festival, featuring treatments from spas all over the world and taking place in luxurious Aspen, that’s what. Spa Experience Aspen kicks off today in the Aspen Town Center. Presented by SpaFinder (a global…

According to the Bible (specifically Exodus 20:5 — which is part of the Ten Commandments), the sins of fathers shall be passed down to the third and even fourth generation of their families. Perhaps that’s why issues such as alcoholism tend to run strongly in genes and behavior; to shed…

Possessing state pride is easy when you hail from Colorado. Between the gorgeous landscape, the fantastic beer and the beautiful people, what’s not to like? And now there’s even more reason to boast about your Colorado connection: Talulah Jones, 1122 East 17th Avenue, is setting up a Handmade in Colorado…

I just don’t understand the current administration. To wit: After suicide bombers take down the Twin Towers and put a hole in the Pentagon, George W. Bush swears up, down and sideways that Iraq is fully behind al-Qaeda, that Saddam Hussein has been secretly manufacturing weapons of mass destruction, and…

I used to be addicted to coffee, but these days, tea is what gets me going in the morning, keeps me going in the afternoon and settles me down in the evening. It’s tasty, it’s comforting, and it’s packed with antioxidants. And today and tomorrow at the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse,…