I met Jenny Morgan within twelve hours of stepping onto the filthy and gorgeous streets of Manhattan for the first time in 2007. I was assisting Sarah Cass on a photo shoot of one of Jenny’s portrait subjects, and I have been following her work religiously since that moment. This…
I have bad taste in all facets of my life. I’m attracted to pink and turquoise bathroom fixtures, knock-off Chanel purses and PT Cruisers outfitted with the many personalities of Taz. My favorite flavors are black licorice and Alka-Seltzer, and if I could, I would serve every meal with Kalamata…
The Street Rodders for Life car show began five years ago as a way for a few dozen gearheads to talk shop and show off their rides. It has since grown into a full-on contest celebrating a classic American pastime. Today, more than 400 cars, trucks and motorcycles, dating from…
The idea that online dating sucks for straight people is as old as online dating itself. A few weeks ago, as I watched Luciann Lajoie explain in great theatrical detail the (however brief) life of a frantic serial online-dater in Date, I was reminded of just what terrified me so…
With its accentuated curves and ability to look good in almost any color, the Volkswagen Beetle was made for customization. Until 2003, the Type1(the beloved and ubiquitous “vintage” model) bug had remained in production with few cosmetic changes for close to thirty years. Though the car has since seen a…
My taste in popular culture is inherently gay. Not “gay” in a derogatory sense — I mean, “gay” as in I often find myself liking stuff only my gay dude friends like. Knowing nothing about her work, I signed on to see Kristin Chenoweth’s performance at the Ellie Caulkins Opera…
Update: Two corrections have been made: Tropic Thunder is now the only June 18 film, and viewers can vote on which film they’d like to see on July 16. It’s finally here. The 2012 Film On the Rocks summer line-up at Red Rocks Amphitheatre was announced this evening, and many…
For almost twenty years, the Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association has been teaching history by reenacting it. The non-profit puts together workshops and what it calls “performances” that represent the sport as it existed in the mid-1800s, when it was known as “base ball.” Wearing nineteenth-century uniforms and using vintage…
There are a million parties in the naked city, and this is definitely one of them. At tonight’s Boots N’ Boxers fundraiser at Casselman’s Bar & Venue, 2620 Walnut Street, models will strut the catwalk in just their skivvies, which will then be auctioned off to the highest bidder –…
After sitting through two recesses and a combined seven hours of debate and testimony before the House State Affairs Committee killed the civil unions bill last night, I left the Capitol with a numb ass and a heavy heart. But as I and other GLBTQ persons and allies face another…
Even after a committee killed HB 1006, thecivil unions bill, late yesterday, filmmaker Mike Shum holds out hope. While the documentary creator says he doesn’t usually consider himself an activist, he was particularly moved by the recent round of civil unions discussion at the legislature — and wanted to do…
Ain’t nothing like the real thing — or close to it. Though Frank Zappa passed away almost twenty years ago, his legacy lives on in The GrandMothers of Invention, a group of expert musicians who all worked alongside the avant-garde composer at some point during his short but prolific career…
Sam Tallent gave up the daily grind four years ago to focus on comedy. A full-time comedian since that jump-off, Tallent co-founded the Fine Gentleman’s Club comedy troupe, a group that offers its Too Much Fun show every Wednesday night at the Deer Pile community space above City, O’ City…
When I was in my early twenties, I carried an aluminum baseball bat in the back of my car. It was initially gear for summer seasons of Chilihead softball: I worked at Chili’s for a few years — and, like many corporate chain restaurants, Chili’s really wishes it were a…
When she set out to create the online clothing retailer DapperGirl, Molly Barrett drew from her own experience, and the difficulty she encountered finding clothes that fit. But “fit” wasn’t just about the physical aspect — Barrett wanted her clothes to encapsulate her style, personality and who she was –…
Adam Yauch (aka MCA of the Beastie Boys) has died. He was 47. Forming the Beastie Boys as a teenager in Brooklyn in the late ’70s, Yauch was part of a pivotal assembly of artists that defined rap music for the radio. Early incarnations of the group shifted genres and…
In 1992, drummer Patty Schemel joined the now-legendary Hole, a band that was just positioning itself for mainstream success. Less than two years later, bassist Kristen Pfaff had died of an accidental overdose, Kurt Cobain had committed suicide, and Hole had released its platinum-selling Live Through This. On a world…
Science writer Margaret Wertheim specializes in weighty topics, but she has a light touch when writing about science and mathematics. The author of several books dealing with theoretical physics within a cultural context as well as articles for numerous publications — everything from the New York Times to a five-year…
As the drummer for the controversial Courtney Love-fronted band Hole, Patty Schemel barely made it out of the ’90s alive. Now, more than fifteen years after the group’s dangerous, drug-fueled peak, Schemel is releasing Hit So Hard, a documentary about her life in and out of the band. The film…
Ladies, this one’s just for you. Today, the Ladies Only Sample Tour invites you to shop, mingle and get to know local business owners during an open-door event in various shopping districts across the metro area. By purchasing an all-access bracelet from participating stores and restaurants, shoppers get special free…
Things have changed quite a bit on the strip of 13th Avenue between Washington and Pearl streets over the last few decades. (Even mainstay Kelly’s Superette closed up shop last week.) But even with all the ebb and flow of gentrification, Fashionation has maintained its black-painted storefront at 613 East…
In 1992, drummer Patty Schemel joined the now-legendary Hole, a band that was just positioning itself for mainstream success. Less than two years later, bassist Kristen Pfaff had died of an accidental overdose and lead singer Kurt Cobain had committed suicide — and Hole had released its platinum-selling Live Through…
