Music is life — or at least it is for us. When we’re not writing about it, we’re thinking about it, talking about it or listening to it. These are the things that were in heavy rotation for us this week. What are you listening to? What should we be…
The Wynkoop Brewing Company rang in its third annual United Tastes of Belgium beer-tasting event last Saturday, showcasing more than sixty Belgian and Belgian-style beers from more than thirty local, national and international breweries. Enjoy the photos below and then click on the link after the last photo to see…
Zombies invaded City Park yesterday, and people were running for their lives to avoid the undead…or at least complete the route without having a zombie “infect” you by popping the little balloons taped to your shirt. Westword was there to document this fight to the finish. See also: – Slide…
AMERICANARAMA @ FIDDLER’S GREEN | WEDS, 7/31/13 Sometimes when genre-specific festivals are put together, the bill gets padded with — to put it charitably — lesser-known artists. Fortunately, that’s not the case with Americanarama, which features Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket and Ryan Bingham, each heavy hitters in their…
There are many reasons to love Beatrice & Woodsley: its lovely, eclectic interior; its excellent brunch; its fantastic, inventive food. And this week, there’s one more good reason to stop by: complimentary bites during Nosh & ‘Tails. Today through August 2, Beatrice & Woodsley will be serving versions of its…
So you’re wanted by police and cops are heading to your place. What do you do? Run out the door? Jump through a window? Or — here’s a radical thought — simply raise your hands over your head and surrender? Not Marshall Tresslar. The Colorado Springs man came up with…
BLKHRTS (MIXTAPE RELEASE) @ MARQUIS | SAT, 7/27/13 BLKHRTS have crafted an utterly riveting hybrid sound that centers on retro-futuristic production that is both unique and progressive. Live, the crew brings an unbridled energy that’s as ferocious as Onyx, as primal as Body Count and as frenzied and unhinged as…
Denver has evolved over the past twenty years — and so has DISH, Westword’s annual celebration of the metro Denver dining scene. On Sunday, September 22, DISH will return to the Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, a stunning outdoor venue on the edge of downtown. And for…
Music is life — or at least it is for us. When we’re not writing about it, we’re thinking about it, talking about it or listening to it. These are the things that were in heavy rotation for us this week. What are you listening to? What should we be…
Nine-time Grammy winner John Legend will headline the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Thursday, November 21, as part of his twenty-city Made to Love tour. Reserved tickets ($49.50-$89.50) go on sale Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m. Keep reading to see what other shows are on sale, what local songs…
Rob InderriedenSan Diego Comic-Con is a lot of things to a lot of people. You can bemoan the commercialization and curse the movie studios, but while you’re doing that, be sure to appreciate the magic of thousands upon thousands of super-fans dressing up as their favorite characters for no other…
Liz OhanesianWhen religious protesters showed up at Comic-Con, attendees responded with absurd signs. Comic-Con packed in talent and fans alike in San Diego all weekend. Liz Ohanesian covered the action for L.A. Weekly, one of our partner papers; here’s her fourth report. In Southern California, you can be certain that…
Craft Urbanism extended the Biennial of the Americas’ Draft Urbanism exhibit this past Saturday with a beer garden along Cherry Creek and Wynkoop Street. The event showcased craft beer from Denver Beer Co, Wynkoop Brewing Company, Great Divide Brewing Co. and Strange Brewing Company, and food from Mikes 2 Kitchen…
Hanna Raskin, formerly the food critic for two of our sister papers, just published Yelp Help: How to Write Great Online Restaurant Reviews. The book’s a how-to guide for contributors to sites such as our own Voice Places, where you can weigh in with your opinions of local restaurants. We…
ADAM ANT @ OGDEN THEATRE | WEDS, 7/24/13 Adam Ant, the charismatic post-punk British pop star responsible for a generation of pirate shirts, returns to the U.S. after a long absence. Now 58, he’s picked up more tattoos and a smoking habit since we saw him last. Despite being battle…
Want to know where to go and what to do in Denver? Your essential mobile guide — also known as our Best Of app — just got better. You already know you can count on the Best Of app to offer restaurant, shopping and nightlife recommendations from Westword’s expert critics…
Want to know where to go and what to do in Denver? Your essential mobile guide — also known as our Best Of app — just got better…
Want to know where to go and what to do in Denver? Your essential mobile guide — also known as our Best Of app — just got better…
Comic-Con has been packing in talent and fans alike in San Diego all weekend. Liz Ohanesian is covering the action for our media group; here’s the third of her reports. Twenty years ago, Emily the Strange first appeared on T-shirts and other odds and ends. Now, the thirteen-year-old girl with…
Courtesy of ArchaiaComic-Con has been packing in talent and fans alike in San Diego all weekend. Liz Ohanesian is covering the action for our media group; here’s the second of her reports. Ben Blacker had just arrived at San Diego Comic-Con when we met. The writer was preparing for a…
Liz OhanesianJ.G. Quintel, creator of Regular Show, left, meets Muscle Man come to life. Comic-Con has been packing in talent and fans alike in San Diego all weekend. Liz Ohanesian is covering the action for our media group; here’s the first of her reports. J.G. Quintel has been going to…
Pro-gun advocates, including members of the NRA and the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners club, held a rally today at Cherry Creek State Park, near where a memorial ceremony was being held for the victims of Aurora theater shootings, on the eve of the first anniversary of those events. The memorial…
