Colorado celebrated its 140th birthday on August 1. Because it was admitted to the Union on the hundredth anniversary of this country’s declaration of independence, it was quickly nicknamed the Centennial State. But to us, it’s always been Coolorado, the coolest state around, and the thousands of people moving here…
The Pros at cons were out in force for the Myths and Legends Con at the Ramada Plaza Northglenn this past weekend, where the activities ranged from geek crafts to epic rap battles to appearances by celebrated author Jim Butcher. Photographer Danielle Lirette was there to catch all the legendary…
Give me an A! Give me an R! Give me a T! What’s that spell? Broncos! The Art Institute of Colorado hosted a competition in which students designed swimsuits for the Denver Broncos’ 2017 Cheerleaders Swimsuit Calendar. The winner – Danielle Horrigan, who’s pursuing a bachelor of arts in fashion design –…
Westword’s Tacolandia was the hottest party in town on Sunday, August 14, as more than thirty restaurants, taquerias and food trucks converged on Sports Authority Field to present a vast variety of tacos to the growing crowd, which kept cool with Estrella Jaslico beer and Exotico margaritas. Attendees had their…
Pitbull brings the Bad Man Tour to the Pepsi Center on Thursday with Prince Royce while on Tuesday it’s Digable Planets at the Gothic Theatre and Melissa Etheridge at Chautauqua Auditorium. This week’s lineup also includes Ryan Adams, Lisa Prank and Flume. See our full picks below. MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Disturbed…
More than a thousand gold medals are now hanging around the necks of American athletes who’ve participated in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. But how much do you know about those medals? Here are seven fascinating facts courtesy the Money Museum in Colorado Springs, which is currently hosting an exhibit…
On Sunday, August 14, Westword will host Tacolandia, a celebration of the city’s street tacos in all their tortilla-wrapped glory. Join us at Sports Authority Field to enjoy unlimited samples from many of Denver’s top taquerias, cantinas, Mexican restaurants and food trucks, including Taqueria El Trompito. El Trompito is a…
Denver has plenty of fun free events this weekend, including the Denver Flea in City Park and the Jefferson Park Farm & Flea Market. And next month, Adult Swim will be coming to the 88 Drive In, which inspired this from Alana: Leave it to Denver to offer something for free…
In honor of National Chicken Wing Day, we recently served up a flock of our favorite chicken wings in Denver, and readers immediately started squawking about our choices…and more. Says Meghan: I don’t know how Ace is not number one…I have a serious addiction and will drive out of my way…
We’ve been filling you full of tacos this week, with a daily dose of the tacos of Tacolandia, Westword’s celebration of Mexican street food that will kick off this Sunday, August, 14, as well as a five-pack of the city’s rarest tacos to top you off. We also welcomed newcomers…
On Sunday, August 14, Westword will host Tacolandia, a celebration of the city’s street tacos in all their tortilla-wrapped glory. Join us at Sports Authority Field to enjoy unlimited samples from many of Denver’s top taquerias, cantinas, Mexican restaurants and food trucks, including Texas-style eatery R Taco. R Taco was…
This weekend’s lineup includes Pretty Lights at Red Rocks for a two-night stand, Band of Horses at the Ogden Theatre, Riff Raff at the Bluebird Theater as well Queen City Festival, Crestone Music Festival and SolShine Festival. See the full list of our picks below. FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Pretty Lights (also August 13)…
Nominations are now open for the 2016 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture, which will be announced during Denver Arts Week in November. Here are the categories: Arts & Culture Youth Award This award is presented to a person under eighteen that has made a noteworthy difference in…
On Sunday, August 14, Westword will host Tacolandia, a celebration of the city’s street tacos in all their tortilla-wrapped glory. Join us at Sports Authority Field to enjoy unlimited samples from many of Denver’s top taquerias, cantinas, Mexican restaurants and food trucks, including one Denver favorite that’s more known for…
As we reported earlier this week, the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience is coming to the Pepsi Center on Sunday, March 19. Tickets (39.50-$99.50) go on sale on Saturday, August 13, at 10 a.m. The String Cheese Incident will be at the 1STBANK Center for a three-night New Year’s…
On Sunday, August 14, Westword will host Tacolandia, a celebration of the city’s street tacos in all their tortilla-wrapped glory. Join us at Sports Authority Field to enjoy unlimited samples from many of Denver’s top taquerias, cantinas, Mexican restaurants and food trucks. Joining the fun will be the family-owned La…
While there was plenty of action in Rio this weekend, hometown heroes competed in the fifth annual Denver Beer Olympics at Civic Center Park on Saturday, August 6. And the competitors poured it on, because the first-place prize was tickets to the Great American Beer Festival. But everyone came out…
Steamboat Springs is lovely in high summer, but it’s even lovelier when you’re holding a glass of wine. The Steamboat Wine Festival brings it all together with five glorious days of wine tastings, seminars and wine dinners, as well as other activities that offer a chance to savor the mountain…
Raquelita’s Tortillas has been making corn and flour tortillas for Denver restaurants since 1960 and is dedicated to wind-generated energy and traditional tortilla-making methods. Join us live on Facebook at 1:45 p.m. today as we talk to Rich Schneider, whose father started the business more than fifty years ago. If…
On Sunday, August 14, Westword will host Tacolandia, a celebration of the city’s street tacos in all their tortilla-wrapped glory. Join us at Sports Authority Field to enjoy unlimited samples from many of Denver’s top taquerias, cantinas, Mexican restaurants and food trucks. Joining the fun will be Antojitos La Poblanita,…
“The Bug Theatre is truly the most unique performance venue in Denver,” says Deb Flomberg, who’s used the Bug for some very unique performances. But on Friday, August 5, Under the Big Top was all about the Bug itself — the second annual family-friendly event designed to raise funds for…
Summer is a great time to read — and to celebrate reading at book-related events around town, from signings to cons to literary bashes. Book them all, and find more literary activities in our online calendar. She Writes Press Book Tour Tattered Cover Aspen Grove 7 p.m. Tuesday, free She…
