#68: Gretchen Marie Schaefer Artist Gretchen Marie Schaefer, another TANK Studio member with roots as a RedLine resident, explores issues of mortality, decay and rebirth in two and three dimensions, building installations that take off from where her drawings leave off, using and reusing materials from one work to the…
When Marie-Juliette Bird made her way to London more than a decade ago, her original mission was work on music. But after unexpectedly crossing paths with celebrated jeweler David Courts, Bird’s course changed forever. She returned to the states a few years ago as a jewelry maker after having spent…
Ophir, the upcoming board game from Denver-based publisher Terra Nova, is a battle of commerce. Players take the roles of merchants in an ancient civilization, amassing trading fortunes by outwitting and outmaneuvering their opponents on the high seas. Thematically, it’s like Monopoly or Steam, but with an interesting twist: Building…
Psst, hey kid — want to go on an adventure? Fight some fearsome beasts, save the day, take home some loot? Maybe collect a shitload of polyhedral dice and a stack of arcane rulebooks as tall as you are? Sound fun? Then step into the world of pen-and-paper roleplaying –…
I went on vacation last weekend. By vacation, I mean that my boyfriend and I drove ninety minutes outside of Denver to spend the Fourth of July weekend in the beautiful mountain town of Estes Park because nature and the city are not far apart in Colorado, which is why…
So, you’ve got a kid, huh? Whether it’s your own rambunctious preschooler or the bratty nephew you’ve been charged with keeping alive for the next five hours, the most important thing is leaving your house where valuables are liable to be destroyed and seeking refuge on somebody else’s property. In…
#69: Andy Juett Andy Juett came to the local comedy scene via radio, and has blossomed into a booster, standup comic, producer, stage host, behind-the-scenes guy and co-owner of the High Plains Comedy Festival, which kicks off its second year in August. But he also rolls out comedy shows all…
There are a lot of great, geeky Christmas movies. Halloween? Shit, that holiday was practically made for geeks, and the list of geek films tied to holiday is fantastic. But Independence Day? There’s exactly one movie tied to that holiday that any self-respecting geek should give a shit about it,…
For some reason, women who desire to take care of their bodies — especially through preventative measures — are terrifying to some large corporations. Yesterday, five of the nine Supreme Court justices decided that Hobby Lobby was human and that women were not, ruling that certain kinds of companies don’t…
As a break from this weekend’s flag-waving and fireworks, wouldn’t it be nice to cool off indoors in a darkened theater for an hour or two? Here are some options — ambitious, naughty or light-hearted, depending on your mood — to chill with over the holiday. See also: Dead Man…
All aboard! Colorado has a strong railroading heritage, and with Denver’s Union Station reopening this month, now is the time to get out and ride the rails. Train fans marvel at the tourism lines running in this state, which wind through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world…
Summer is finally here, and the winter clothes are safely tucked away. It’s time to celebrate Denver’s hottest season at a series of cool events, everything from Neiman Marcus’s Last Call sale to fashion workshops offered by Fashion Denver. Here are our ten favorite fashion-forward activities in Denver this month…
For the past six months, Westword has been talking to tattoo artists around town, exploring the talent and diversity of the Mile High ink scene. While there are different styles and philosophies, most artists agree that succeeding in the tattoo industry requires passion, creativity and hard work. Here are five…
So, you’ve got a kid, huh? Whether it’s your own rambunctious preschooler or the bratty nephew you’ve been charged with keeping alive for the next five hours, the most important thing is leaving your house where valuables are liable to be destroyed and seeking refuge on somebody else’s property. In…
#70: Thomas Scharfenberg As an artist, Thomas Scharfenberg isn’t so interested in getting ahead. Instead, he prefers to brighten the underground with patterned murals and painted rocks placed in unexpected settings. He borrows a little from street art, the DIY movement and his one-time mentor at the Rocky Mountain College…
Fashion designers find their inspiration in many ways. Travon Williams, the creative artist behind Anthony Rose Designs, actually follows his dreams. Williams is one of the many new designers emerging in Denver’s growing fashion community; he recently put his dreams on pause to talk with us about his inspiration and…
Adam Goldstein is the curator and a performer in this weekend’s Artistes Nouveaux.After spending time living and studying abroad, singer and musician Adam Goldstein returned to America with a newly acquired passion — performing Irish pub ballads. Unsure he would be able to find a venue in Denver for his…
The owners of Fancy Tiger, the clothing store, and Fancy Tiger Crafts will celebrate their eight-year run of keeping Denver stocked with stylish wears on Saturday, June 28. Although both stores are throwing parties, each will have a different atmosphere and festivities. “The anniversary is a celebration of the customers…
#71: Andy LynesAndy Lynes toiled behind the scenes at MCA Denver for seven years, eventually overseeing the art museum’s visitor services and managing its super-cool shop. And for the last few years, he also presided at Black Sheep Fridays, MCA’s silly Friday-night series of adult activities, ranging from an annual…
On Saturday the Alamo Drafthouse is showing the cult-classic horror film Basket Case. Given that the movie was made for around $35,000 with a largely amateur cast and crew, it’s hard to imagine a film less likely to still be showing in theaters more than thirty years after it was…
Sheila Hydle embarked on her new venture after the death of her father. “I wanted to use my inheritance to start something I’m passionate about,” she explains. “I decided to do something different. Glass-cutting was the first thing that I felt passionate about. If my dad was here, I would…
The twentieth annual Westword Music Showcase turned the Golden Triangle into a block party — make that blocks party — on Saturday. We spotted all kinds of outfits in the crowd, but the most energetic menswear look came courtesy of Jüna Hæm. Keep reading to learn what inspires his style,…
