There is only one true Irish step-dancing burlesque performer in Denver: GiGi DeLovely, a bona fide Irish lass who can take her clothes off while demonstrating moves from Riverdance. And if you want to see her do her thing tonight, there’s only one place to be: Cora Vette’s St. Pastie’s…
These days, when electronic music seems to be all about distorted bass and ear-popping drum lines, artists like Patrice Bäumel (due at UNstructured Sounds’ inaugural Denver Winter Showcase on Friday, March 15, at Beta) are hard to find. And that’s a shame, because Bäumel’s minimal productions and sweeping sets are…
FUR COAT @ NORAD | SAT, 3/9/13 Fur Coat hit the international scene hard last year after Damian Lazarus signed the act to his illustrious Crosstown Rebels label. Riding that wave of exposure, tracks like “Fall’s Out,” “You and I” and “Space Ballad” garnered hundreds of thousands of spins on…
Fur Coat hit the international scene hard last year after Damian Lazarus signed the act to his illustrious Crosstown Rebels label. Riding that wave of exposure, tracks like “Fall’s Out,” “You and I” and “Space Ballad” garnered hundreds of thousands of spins on dance floors around the globe. Heavy-hitting, soul-loving…
There are a lot of good Mediterranean restaurants in town, places with great falafel, hummus or baba ghanouj. But for a good Mediterranean restaurant to rise to great, it should not only execute the staples well, but also offer dishes that go beyond the basics. And for vegetarian and vegan…
The weather can’t seem to make up its mind whether it’s winter or spring, but this soup (inspired by the soup you’ll frequently find at WaterCourse Foods) is good no matter what the temperature is outside. The curry and spices add a little heat, and the coconut milk smooths that…
GRIZ @ OGDEN THEATRE | FRI, 3/1/13 Grant Kwiecinski grew up in Detroit, the American breeding ground for finer electronic music, and home to the Detroit Electronic Music Festival. Having been mentored through classes with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Kwiecinski found his sound in the alto saxophone and has managed…
James Zabiela is no stranger to the planetary techno scene, and he’s rocked stages in Denver before — but his longevity and consistent relevance to the scene are part of what make him such a draw for party people looking for mind-melting tunes on the dance floor. His first love…
TINI @ NORAD | SAT, 2/23/13 tINI holds down residencies in Ibiza, London and other high-profile cities all over the world as well as in her native Germany; despite her name, she’s clearly a force to be reckoned with. Then again, her moniker is just as likely a nod to…
It’s not every weekend you get the opportunity to learn dance moves from some of the very best genre-specific instructors in the country — or see those same instructors in action, for that matter. But that’s what happens every year at the Rocky Mountain Balboa Blowout, a swing-dance spectacular hosted…
tINI holds down residencies in Ibiza, London and other high-profile cities all over the world as well as in her native Germany; despite her name, she’s clearly a force to be reckoned with. Then again, her moniker is just as likely a nod to her minimalist techno vibe as it is…
Let us be the first to admit that the photo above is not of the highest quality — but that’s what happens when something share-worthy sneaks up on you when you’re least expecting it: You leave your nice, food-worthy camera at home and end up stealing a photo with your…
Kale is an ideal way to get your leafy greens; the vegetable is packed with nutrients. And this salad adds a little creaminess to kale, allowing you to indulge a bit while you’re still doing something awesome for your body. Adapting the recipe from http://cookieandkate.com, we added some more tahini…
That the Denver Museum of Nature and Science is hosting the Chicago Field Museum’s Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age is awesome enough — and believe us, the exhibit is truly awesome — but the DMNS has added a whole Snowmass portion, featuring some items that have never…
ALESSO @ OGDEN THEATRE | FRI, 2/15/13 Sweden is experiencing a groundswell of bass drops and bleep-bloops, the result of electronic dance music’s worldwide takeover. And riding shotgun on the revolutionary journey is Alesso, the Swedish house DJ who broke onto the EDM scene a few years ago as one…
The Faux Show, at the Museum of Outdoor Arts, looks for the line between what is and is not art. “We thought we would explore the different ways the visual arts are exploited in pop culture,” says museum project manager Tim Vacca, adding that this is “an exhibition that doesn’t…
The call-and-response nature of kirtan/chant music is designed to settle your mind into the same place of stillness achieved through meditation — but with less effort. That’s a good way to sum up everything you’ll find at the inaugural Denver Chant Fest. And chant is far from all that’s on…
In order to fully understand the impact Dean Paul has had on the West Coast techno scene, you should know that he is a full-time resident with Droid Behavior, the Los Angeles collective behind the Droid Recordings label (other residents include techno powerhouses Audio Injection, Drumcell and Raíz), the D-Node…
You can’t expect every restaurant to cater to your specific dietary needs, which is why we’re always looking for crossover venues that have hidden gems on the menu. Zest Cafe in Lakewood is one such spot. Although it’s labeled a “vegan/vegetarian” restaurant on Foursquare, the menu lists only a handful…
What do you take to a vegan potluck? What do you serve a vegan for an appetizer or snack? This spinach dip is a fabulous option, especially for soy-free or gluten-free sharing (use veggies to dip instead of crackers). And it takes just a few minutes to prepare. See also:…
We’re right in that lull between three-day weekends, and we almost can’t comprehend waiting until Washington’s birthday to have another Monday off. Thankfully, the weekends in this city always provide plenty of distraction, and this one is no different: On our Dance Card this time around, you’ll find whompy, dirty…
Follies Voudou, the new incarnation of a year-old project by local burlesque darling Frenchie Renaud, is in many ways similar to the show formerly known as French Quarter Follies — but there’s more. “Normally, what was previously known as French Quarter Follies and is now Follies Voudou would be a…
