There is no official handbook for being a writer. Technically, anyone can be a writer (although when I hear people say that anyone can be a writer, I feel just how I imagine artists feel about those suburban painting ‘n’ wine places where bachelorette parties get drunk and make art…
Backcountry and big-mountain snowboarder Jeremy Jones’s Further was the most highly anticipated snowboard film of the season — and it lived up to the hype. “This film is inspiring people to get out there and do something big,” Jones told us last month. “That’s really a cool thing.” See also:…
Even though it’s not that nippy, the skate must go on at Belmar today, where the shopping center rink will open for the season with a toy drive for Cops Fighting Cancer. Bring a new toy to donate, and you’ll hit the ice for free; without a contribution, skate for…
The Man in Black is gone from 13th Avenue. So is Bender’s, replaced by Jerry Garcia (albeit a defaced Deadhead) and Quixote’s True Blue, which opened on Thursday in its new home. And what’s the moral of this messy mural story? See also: – Quixote’s True Blue: The new Jerry…
To mark the transition of the former Bender’s space to the new home of Quixote’s True Blue, which opens tonight, the Johnny Cash mural on the eastern wall was replaced with one of Jerry Garcia — which was then painted over while the artist came up with a replacement Garcia,…
A Daddy Lion Legs piece is unmistakeable — thick knitting stitches run diagonal and in tube-like formations, brightly-colored fabrics clash pleasantly with muted yarn. And the designs — all one-of-a-kind, made-to-order pieces — come from a single knitter, Jennah Black. What started out as a hobby is now a part-time…
Colorado is known as a creative capitol, and that shows in the street style that crops up all over Denver. For an adventurous wardrobe, look no further than Chelsea Bashford, an artist who’s a native of Austin. See also: – What’s in your bag? Skirts, candy and more! -What’s in…
Ski season is under way, with Winter Park opening today and Vail opening on Friday, marking its fiftieth birthday. Aspen/Snowmass will be opening on November 22, but in the meantime, Denver-based Icelantic Skis yesterday honored one of Aspen’s adopted sons, John Denver, by unveiling a limited edition John Denver signature…
Waking up on November 7, I felt like a million bucks. A million bucks that could breathe again, knowing that my president was still mine, my uterus was in the clear, and so many people had exercised the right to vote. That part, the voting part, was the most exciting,…
Hint: If you’re going to a movie in Boulder, do not wear a “Joker” mask in the theater. Officials with the Boulder Police Department reported Sunday night that they had arrested a seventeen-year-old male (he’s a part-time University of Colorado student whose name is not being released because he’s a…
Fans of Matt Stone and Trey Parker, local comedian heroes, know that their hilarity knows no bounds. And when it comes to South Park, it also knows no boundaries. Which is why we weren’t entirely surprised to find that the show and its creators were recently spoofed themselves — with…
Christopher Laplante arrived in town less than two months ago and has already been dubbed the “Man of Denver.” He gained this noble title at the Great American Beer Festival, inside a Wahl Home Products tent; he’ll now move into the finals, with a chance to win $1,000. See also:…
GlobalWalker Polly Letofsky started dreaming about walking around the world when she was twelve years old. Remarkably, the young girl’s dream became the grown woman’s reality in 1999, when Letofsky embarked on what became a five-year, 14,000-mile, 22-country voyage-by-foot, with the initial goal of spreading awareness about breast cancer. Years…
Denver lost two institutions last week: Bender’s went dark after an eight-year run — Quixote’s True Blue is moving into the space — and the mural of Johnny Cash that graced the side of the building, painted by Tommy Nahulu, is also history. Johnny is being replaced by Jerry Garcia,…
The opening night of the American Crew: Faces of America runway showcased many treats for its audience, including styles created by the men’s grooming company and its competition finalists, the debut of the 2013 American Crew collection (“Crewcial”), the American Crew All-Starsʼ interpretation of a well-groomed man, and education on…
Last night’s Holiday fashion Swap at Cantina Laredo inside The Streets At Southglenn went well, despite some vendors’ concerns that a fire across the street would impact turnout. Earlier in the day, the massive, empty retail space that’s slated to hold an H&M in 2014 had caught fire, but the…
It started a few years ago with a slight buzz, but the concept of buying local has become a resonant holiday-season mantra for urban forward-thinkers. In its wake, handmade holiday markets are thriving, all packed to the rafters with the work of regional crafters, jewelers and artisans. A slew of…
The father of the modern zombie, George A. Romero, came to town Wednesday night, and I was there. Not there in the audience — there, on stage, introducing one of my heroes, a man I consider to be one of the most important and influential filmmakers of our era. And…
When most people look at a mound of used bicycle parts they see (at best) the potential for scrap metal, or possibly a refurbished bike. But when Carolina Fontoura Alzaga looks at the same junkyard of rust and discarded, greasy metal, she sees interior design. See also: -As Denver becomes…
A week ago, Bree Davies was excited to see Katt Williams perform. But excitement turned to sadness when he finally took the stage at the Wells Fargo Theatre on November 1, and proceed to completely lose his shit in front of the audience. “What I witnessed in Williams was a…
The very public paint job on the outside of the new Pasquini’s Pizzeria at 777 East 17th Avenue has prompted more discussion of art than anchovies. Cap_Hill_Cowboy calls it “a blight upon the city,” and adds “I’ve stopped taking Clarkson to 18th just to avoid the eyesore.” But this critic…
Who would have thought that our humble state of Colorado could have hosted so many video games? While for many developers Colorado seems to be synonymous with little more than “snow,” these games will take you everywhere from explosive recreations of ’90s blockbusters to wholesome educational programs. Although few of…
