The Eleven Best Shows in Colorado This Week

We hope you’re enjoying Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We’ll be back to our full slate of commentary, news and concert coverage tomorrow — for now, we’ve got a few shows to recommend. This is a great week in Colorado, with bands ranging from notorious metal outfit Mayhem to the…

While Bill Cosby Was on Stage, Another Show Went on Outside

Bill Cosby has been in the spotlight for months, as women keep stepping forward with accusations of sexual abuse. But despite protests over Cosby being booked at the Buell on January 17, and then actual demonstrations outside the venue, the show went on as scheduled. Brandon Marshall was there; keep…

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Opens in Prospect Today

One of Denver’s hottest new neighborhoods is rising on the footprint of one of its oldest: Over the past few years, Prospect Park has popped up in the old railyards by Coors Field in the Platte Valley. And now there’s a neighborhood bar for this area: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, which…

Oscars Podcast: Can you Identify the Traits of ‘Oscar Bait?’

The bi-coastal film pod continues in 2015! In New York, Village Voice film editor Alan Scherstuhl, along with Voice film critic Stephanie Zacharek, connect via the magic of the Internet with LA Weekly film critic Amy Nicholson to discuss the nominations for this year’s Academy Awards, announced on January 15…

The Seventeen Best Concerts in Colorado This Weekend

The holiday weekend should be a good one for music in Denver. Some of the highlights include Del McCoury, who will play new songs inspired by Woody Guthrie and Fishbone, which inspired D’Angelo to write the song “1000 Deaths.” Many more of our picks await you below. See also: The…

It’s the Last Day to Buy Artopia Tickets for $25

We’ve got a brief in-house update for you: Tickets for Artopia, which is Westword’s annual event celebrating the city’s art, culture and fashion, get a little more expensive starting tomorrow. Right now, you can get them for $25. What you’re getting, specifically, is admission to City Hall, where we’ll have…

The Five Best Shows in Denver This Week

This week’s best shows include Paul Collins (formerly of the Nerves) at the hi-dive with his new-ish band, the Beat. That should be a great one — same with Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake on Thursday. The rest of our picks follow. See also: 50 Ways to Support…

The Ten Best Concerts in Denver This Weekend

After a slow week following the New Year’s Eve festivities, this weekend brings a solid slate of shows to Denver. The Colorado Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony is tonight, and you’ve got two chances to see the legendary Rosanne Cash. The rest of our picks follow! See also: Ten…

Ten People Who Belong in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame

In 2011, the Colorado Music Hall of Fame’s first inductees were John Denver and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Since then, local legends like Judy Collins, Barry Fey, Sugarloaf, Flash Cadillac, Serendipity Singers and others have been welcomed into the Hall. This year’s class includes the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Poco, Firefall…

Andrew Blackman Escaped From Cop by Running to Police Station

Our Schmuck of the Week staff may be large (operative words: may be), but we still appreciate it when community members bring schmuckiness to our attention. So we offer a tip of the uniform cap to the Denver Police Department for a Facebook post whose headline definitely caught our attention:…

La Casa de Manuel Is Back From a Holiday Break

La Casa de Manuel reopened yesterday after a holiday break — and after close to six decades in business, it deserved one. Manuel Silva’s modest Mexican joint got its start at 20th and Larimer streets, where it lasted for forty years, until Coors Field opened nearby and the area started…