In 1970, Janis Joplin died of drug overdose at the young age of twenty-seven, silencing a voice that had filled millions with joy and inspiration. Now the new documentary Janis: Little Girl Blue, which opens this week at at the Sie FilmCenter, tells the artist’s story in her own words…
It’s December, which means you might want to stay inside and keep warm and cozy as the snow falls outside. But don’t get too comfortable, because this month’s fashion calendar includes everything from fashion blogger meet-ups to fashion shows, camps and trucks. Here are ten of the best fashion events…
There’s snow on the ground and you can’t leave the house without being assaulted by Christmas music or getting poked in the eye by a festive fir tree, and that can mean only one thing: You’d better start shopping. As every media outlet is hellbent on reminding us, the only…
A few months ago, I took a friend to Planned Parenthood to get an abortion. I had been to an appointment with her prior to that where she initially learned that she was pregnant. We talked about the options. It didn’t take long for her to make her choice. At…
#1: Susan Froyd Now and then throughout this grand 100CC adventure, it’s been suggested that I participate in my own project and answer the questionnaire myself. I haven’t known exactly what to think about that, because I don’t see myself as the maker and doer here. I’m just the ultimate…
Holiday shopping began in earnest — in the best possible, all-local, handmade way — at the 2015 Horseshoe Holiday Market, which featured 100 artisan vendors, food and fashion trucks, and photo ops with a selfie Santa or a tintype artist. Catch the buy-local fever with these images from photographer Danielle…
At the grand reopening of Restoration Hardware as RH Gallery in Cherry Creek, we spotted mom and “semi-retired pastry professional” Deirdre Fayfield in a floral-print jumpsuit by Kate Spade. Her outfit had to undergo “a few rounds of alterations, which most jumpsuits need to fit correctly,” says Fayfield. We grabbed…
In this legal weed-happy city, the evolving traditions of neo-Denver continually reveal themselves — especially during the holidays. Last year, for instance, I found myself at a marijuana-sponsored New Year’s Eve party, where nicely rolled joints sat on tables next to oversize mason jars packed with THC-infused truffles, which were…
Fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 have a lot to be thankful for this year. No, it’s not just the usual opportunity to do a DIY Turkey Day marathon (although that is always reason to be thankful), but something really special: the return of the show! Thanks to the magic of Kickstarter,…
It’s holiday-shopping season, whether you’re ready for it or not. Fortunately, there are still places where you can avoid commercialization and proudly shop local for one-of-a-kind items, vintage finds and small-batch yummies. Get a headstart on your gift-buying at these November markets and open houses, presented in chronological order. 11) Paris…
Denver isn’t the only city that’s looking good. On the streets of Chicago, we ran into Forever 21 visual merchandiser Lonye White. She works at the Forever 21 store on Michigan Avenue in the Windy City, and she was sporting some serious style: burgundy socks and black leather combat boots,…
#2: Sam Tallent Denver comic Sam Tallent, an off-the-cuff kingpin of the local comedy scene and a member of the Fine Gentleman’s Club, probably exited the womb cracking wise. When he’s not on the road, he frequents several stages — tag-teaming with the Fine Gents at Deer Pile’s Too Much…
Some combinations, like peanut butter and chocolate, are self-evident. No one needs to tell you those two are going to work great together; it’s obvious if you’ve tried them both. Others, like chicken and waffles, are a little weirder, but just as great once you try them. Paul Verhoeven’s 1997…
#3: Alexis Cooley When Alexis Cooley isn’t working as the executive producer and director of the Boulder International Fringe Festival (which some think might be never), she’s a one-women production company, keeping busy as “an artist, a performer, a director, a creator, a producer, a traveler, an adventurer, an entrepreneur,…
From the dungeon out into the light: We spotted some authentic S&M fashion when we ran into a dominatrix outside the Mayan Theatre. Broadway. “I came to Denver to check out the fetish following and the marijuana scene as well,” says New York-based Mistress Adrienne, a friend of local band…
One of my geek heroes, Daniel Manus Pinkwater, turns 74 on Sunday, November 15. Although he’s best known as the author of many kids’ and YA books, he’s an NPR personality and accomplished illustrator as well. It was in his guise as an author that I came to know and…
By the way the term is being used around this city these days, one would think Denver is the “luxury” capital of America. As new development bullies its way into our neighborhoods, “luxury” is the ubiquitous term used to sell it — “luxury apartments,” “luxury high rises” and “luxury living…
Adult My Little Pony fans gathered over the weekend at the third annual Running of the Leaves, a con dedicated to voluminous manes and tails — and all the colors of the rainbow. Here’s how things looked to photographer Brandon Marshall. Now see the full Running of the Leaves slide…
#4: Geoff Cleveland Working jazz keyboardist (and occasional tweaker of the theremin) Geoff Cleveland leads an unlikely double life: He’s also a cheerleader, accompanist and sketch artist for the local comedy community, playing behind such comics as Chuck Roy and Josh Blue at the Comedy Works and Greg Baumhauer’s lounge-singing…
3 Kings Tavern was transformed into a haunted pinball arcade last Friday, November 7, for the 2015 Horror House Pinball Tournament of Death, where intrepid pinball wizards overcame creepy characters and ghoulish scenes between bouts of pinball play. Photographer Aaron Thackeray braved the pinball pathway to bring back these images…
November is here and while the temperature is dropping, the fashion scene in Denver is heating up. This month is filled with fashion shows, trunk shows, galas and fundraisers, all designed to get you stylish just in time for the holidays around the corner. Here are ten of the best…
My mother calls it “The Boulevard.” That’s one of many small-town terms she uses to describe the city in which she grew up and raised me. My mom also often says she’s going “up the hill,” which can mean any direction and any destination. (I detailed her numerous local yokel…
