Rosie the Riveter says “enough” — stop the appropriation of feminist icons

Unfortunately for that portion of the world’s population that is not interested in equality, we feminists are everywhere. We’re a pretty tight group of individuals who work via a patriarchy-smashing global underground network that is often disguised/portrayed as a mindless, overreacting gossip machine. Recently, this network alerted me to the…

3 things to do for free in Denver this week, October 21-24

Looking for something to do before the full-on costumed hysteria known as Halloween sets in? We’ve rounded up three free events this week — a psychic-friendly get-together, a fiber artist’s dream expo and one semi-spooky production — that will cost you nothing to get through the door, but pay off…

Fifteen fun, family-friendly Halloween happenings in Denver

Halloween is less than two weeks away, and the Mile High City is already in the mood for spooky celebrations. From not-so-scary haunted train rides to pumpkin-carving contests, bouncy castles, skydiving demonstrations and, of course, a whole lot of candy, we’ve rounded up some great family-friendly events happening this month…

Hope for Hip-Hop

Is hip-hop culture dead? That’s the question explored by Who Killed Jigaboo Jones?, billed as “a one-man mockumentary on the hip-hop industrial complex.” The show was created with the simple objective of making people laugh — and think: “To me, the character Jigaboo Jones represents the current state of hip-hop,…

Massive Minimalism

The world was wowed in 2008 when director Megumi Sasaki released Herb & Dorothy, a documentary on Herb and Dorothy Vogel, a couple of very low-key modern-art collectors. The postal worker and librarian had spent decades filling their cramped New York City apartment with thousands of pieces, including works by…

Ten best haunted tours and scary story hours around Denver

The Halloween season isn’t just about candy and costumes — there’s a supernatural side to the holiday, and Colorado is full of great ways to get spooked. From cemetery walks to haunted wild West town tours, here are ten of the best opportunities for scaring up a good time (and…

3 things to do for free in Denver this week, October 14-17

Maybe you blew all your cash on the Great American Beer Festival or a weekend of leaf-peeping. But there’s plenty you can do in Denver this week — for free. You can catch a movie, check out local poets or see new photography by Kristen Hatgi-Sink at Goldyn, the high-class…

The Heart Behind the Headlines

The story of Matthew Shepard’s brutal 1998 murder left an indelible mark on the LGBTQ civil-rights movement. In the new documentary Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine, Shepard’s family, friends and teachers tell the story of the young man behind the headlines, piecing together an illuminating portrait of a…

Five things transplants should know about Colorado weather

It’s October, which in Colorado means time for snow and 70-plus degree days. If you just moved here six months ago — which is great! We’re glad you did! — there are some things you should know about Colorado. First, whatever clothes your brought from your home state, whether it…

3 things to do for free in Denver this week, October 7-10

While the weather is still deciding if it’s ready for fall, it is clear that we humans are set, as activities move inside and we prepare to brave the colder tempuratures. In accordance with this acclimation, we’ve found some great, free gatherings — like movies all about the secret powers…

10 things to do for $10 ( 5 free!) in Denver this weekend, October 4-6

Fall is making its presence known with cooler weather, even snow. And just in time for this season change, this weekend is packed with both indoor and outdoor activities — including a chili cook-off, a larger-than-life comedy showdown, a masquerade ball, an all-ages dance party, and the triumphant return of…

Jeff Campbell on Who Killed Jigaboo Jones?, his one-man show on hip-hop

In Who Killed Jigaboo Jones?, Jeff Campbell dissects the current state of hip-hop through the fictional story of a fallen rapper. His “one-man mockumentary on the hip-hop industrial complex” is an exploration on the exploitation of hip-hop culture, taking aiming at the industry in a humorous, thought-provoking way. After the…

Oh, thank heaven? Hardly: 7-Eleven, you make Denver look tacky

My earliest childhood memories of 7-Eleven are all positive. Growing up in the pseudo-suburban area of southeast Denver known as Virginia Village, I spent many summer days scrounging for enough change to buy a Slurpee and three or four pieces of Bazooka bubble gum at the nearby 7-Eleven. Because way…