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Patricia Calhoun

Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12’s public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

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Edgewater’s Lakeview Lounge an Uncommon Consumption Area

Edgewater’s Lakeview Lounge an Uncommon Consumption Area

By Patricia CalhounMarch 12, 2018

While Edgewater considers a proposal for common consumption, this bar presents a very uncommon consumption opportunity.

Just Say No: Dick Lamm Returns to Capitol as Co-Chair of NOlympics

Just Say No: Dick Lamm Returns to Capitol as Co-Chair of NOlympics

By Patricia CalhounMarch 10, 2018

“Colorado has its own race to run. We can’t afford an Olympic-size distraction,” says Dick Lamm.

Alan Roach Holds On as Voice of the Airport Train

Alan Roach Holds On as Voice of the Airport Train

By Patricia CalhounMarch 5, 2018

Denver International Airport has announced the winners of its “Train Call” contest.

Meet the MasterMinds, Artists and Arts Groups Keeping Denver Cool

Meet the MasterMinds, Artists and Arts Groups Keeping Denver Cool

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 21, 2018

With the announcement of the 2018 class of MasterMinds, Westword has now honored more than sixty artists and arts organizations, giving cash awards totaling well over $150,000.

My Brother’s Bar Continues a Sweet Tradition: Girl Scout Cookies

My Brother’s Bar Continues a Sweet Tradition: Girl Scout Cookies

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 15, 2018

The Newman family promised to keep things business as usual when they bought My Brother’s Bar.

All Aboard: Vote Now for the New Voices of the Airport Train

All Aboard: Vote Now for the New Voices of the Airport Train

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 12, 2018

On February 12, Denver International Airport announced the top ten finalists in the contest to become the new announcers for “Train Call.” You can vote for your favorites until February 25.

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Last Call for the Wazee Lounge and Supper Club

Last Call for the Wazee Lounge and Supper Club

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 2, 2018

It was fun — a lot of fun — while it lasted, but at the end of service tonight, the Wazee Lounge and Supper Club will pour its last beer.

Get Ready for the Super (Duper) Blue Blood Moon

Get Ready for the Super (Duper) Blue Blood Moon

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 30, 2018

Get up early on January 31 if you want to catch a once-in-a-lifetime-(and-a-half) experience.

When the Wazee Closes, a Boozy Chapter of Denver History Will End

When the Wazee Closes, a Boozy Chapter of Denver History Will End

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 24, 2018

Bars have played a big role in Westword‘s forty-year-history, too. In fact, our offices were once over the Wazee, which will soon close.

Trump “Shithole” Piece Disappears, But Artist Carries On

Trump “Shithole” Piece Disappears, But Artist Carries On

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 21, 2018

On January 15, a giant piece of art commenting on Donald Trump and his “shithole” remark appeared in north Denver.

Meow Wolf Will Open in Las Vegas a Year Before Denver

Meow Wolf Will Open in Las Vegas a Year Before Denver

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 20, 2018

On January 4, Meow Wolf announced that it had chosen Denver for a massive, five-story, $50-million project slated to open in 2020. But Meow Wolf Vegas has a 2019 opening date.

Artopia Late-Night Tickets on Sale Now!

Artopia Late-Night Tickets on Sale Now!

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 11, 2018

Buy a new Late Night ticket for $15, which gets you into The Church after 10 p.m. on February 23 for two more hours of art…and the music will continue until 1:30 a.m.!

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Reader: Meow Wolf Is Not Hipster Stuff! It’s Self-Expression Through All Forms of Art

Reader: Meow Wolf Is Not Hipster Stuff! It’s Self-Expression Through All Forms of Art

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 6, 2018

On January 4, Meow Wolf announced it will open a giant immersive installation. Readers quickly responded.

Taking Stock of Western Art at the Coors Exhibit

Taking Stock of Western Art at the Coors Exhibit

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 5, 2018

The Coors Western Art Exhibit will open its 25th anniversary edition when the National Western Stock Show starts on Saturday, January 6, but it already has plenty of reason to celebrate:

Cory Gardner Isn’t Blowing Smoke at Jeff Sessions

Cory Gardner Isn’t Blowing Smoke at Jeff Sessions

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 4, 2018

Republican Senator Cory Gardner is pushing for the feds to continue recognizing the rights of states to legalize marijuana.

Jim Wiste, Owner of Campus Lounge for Forty Years, Passes Away

Jim Wiste, Owner of Campus Lounge for Forty Years, Passes Away

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 4, 2018

When Jim Wiste sold the Campus Lounge after forty years, he was ready to be a customer. Now it’s time to raise a glass to his memory.

Meow Wolf Will Create a New World in the Arty Heart of Denver

Meow Wolf Will Create a New World in the Arty Heart of Denver

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 4, 2018

Meow Wolf, which started as a scrappy arts collective in Santa Fe ten years ago, is building a massive permanent exhibit in the arty heart of Denver.

Colorado Doesn’t Have a Beach, but It Has Its Own Slogan

Colorado Doesn’t Have a Beach, but It Has Its Own Slogan

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 3, 2018

Coming up with an original travel campaign can be a beach, as Atlantis, Paradise Island learned.

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Michael Sawaya Has a Deal for You: A Free Ride on New Year’s Eve

Michael Sawaya Has a Deal for You: A Free Ride on New Year’s Eve

By Patricia CalhounDecember 29, 2017

For the eleventh straight year, attorney Michael Sawaya has a holiday gift for you: He’ll pay for your ride home on New Year’s Eve. He’ll even pay for Uber and Lyft.

Don’t Like Mutton Bustin’? You’ll Really Hate Goat Dressing!

Don’t Like Mutton Bustin’? You’ll Really Hate Goat Dressing!

By Patricia CalhounDecember 28, 2017

While British prudey-pants party poopers continue to push their petition to ban mutton bustin’ at the National Western Stock Show, we’re surprised they don’t have their knickers in a twist over an event that’s a hallmark of gay rodeos around the country: goat dressing.

Jerry Sonnenberg Crowned Colorado’s Californian of the Year

Jerry Sonnenberg Crowned Colorado’s Californian of the Year

By Patricia CalhounDecember 28, 2017

Who will be Colorado’s 2017 Californian of the Year? That’s not a typo; it’s the latest stunt coming from the Independence Institute, whose president, Jon Caldara, recently penned an essay castigating those who would “change our once liberty-loving state into East California.”

Adele Arakawa Will Help Pick Her Successor on Denver Airport Train

Adele Arakawa Will Help Pick Her Successor on Denver Airport Train

By Patricia CalhounDecember 22, 2017

While Alan Roach is fighting to keep his voice on the train at Denver International Airport, Adele Arakawa will help choose her successor.

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