Denver is full of aesthetic adventurers and artists who are changing the cultural landscape. They’re one of this city’s greatest assets, the reason we’ve attracted more of the desirable 25-to-34-year-old demographic than any other area over the past few years. They’re Colorado’s creative capital. But some of their efforts are…
I started smoking cigarettes when I was fourteen. Reading that sentence now, I am shocked — mostly because I certainly wasn’t participating in any other such risky behavior. I’d been “drunk” once before that (if you count puking after drinking a Bartles & James in the basement of my friend…
Since apes don’t wear clothes, the actors playing apes in Dark Wood, a Dangerous Theatre production that opened February 8, don’t wear clothes, either. And on “Nude Night,” set for this Friday, February 22, many of the audience members will strip down, too: It’s a clothing-optional evening, and those who…
#91: Jeff Erwine From massive outdoor sculptures made from wood and junked cars to iron-and-marble furniture, Jeff Erwine’s aesthetic is a direct result of his chosen medium. The sculptor and metal worker is inherently “green” in his process — constructing his pieces utilizing 95 percent rescued materials — and Erwine’s…
Today is your last chance to vote in round one of Westword’s Best of Denver 2013 Readers’ Poll, and we want your input. What are your favorite places, services and events in the metro area? Before the balloting closes (temporarily) at midnight, take the time to give your favorites the…
The weather was so nice this past weekend that people were out and about. Of the many Denverites absorbing the comfortable climate we spotted marketing director David Keller as a standout. Continue reading to learn his style icons, what city influences his fashion sense, and what his favorite, unusual accessory…
The Wynkoop Brewing Company has been home to great beer since 1994, but the brewpub is also the stomping grounds for one of the nation’s top female pool players. Melissa “The Viper” Little, who was Boulder bred, has won more than fifty billiards tournaments across the country since 1988 when…
#92: Valerie Savarie A storyteller through her art, Valerie Savarie uses the physical manifestation of stories — books — as an integral part of her process. The Zip 37 member’s work is often small in scale because hardbacks are her chosen medium, but her ideas are hardly limited; among the…
Folks don’t usually think of turning Presidents’ Day into a party with drinking games. This most humble of three-day weekends is often associated with mattress sales and sanctioned hooky-playing, not necessarily the beloved national heroes it was meant to honor. But KGNU Community Radio is out to combine both the…
That the Denver Museum of Nature and Science is hosting the Chicago Field Museum’s Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age is awesome enough — and believe us, the exhibit is truly awesome — but the DMNS has added a whole Snowmass portion, featuring some items that have never…
#93: Evan Weissman Evan Weissman already deserves the Colorado Creative designation as a member of the wildly creative Buntport Theater (the whole troupe was honored as such when they received a Westword MasterMind award back in 2005 as part of the inaugural class). But then, late last year, he came…
Michelle McBride is a California native who’s now the visual merchandiser for Claire’s. This means she pays special attention to arranging all the visual elements in her life. We spotted her on the Millennium Bridge, wearing her favorite things: the color black, a scarf, loafers and a graphic printed cardigan…
The roots of belly dancing run deep, but also far and wide. Steps and techniques differ in Egypt and Turkey, in Lebanon, Morocco and Algeria. But even with the overwhelming popularity of belly dance in the United States, many of those nuances are lost to modern students. “You don’t see…
As I’m sure it is with actual love between two people, when a piece of art comes into my life that I’m ultimately going to fall in love with, I don’t recognize it right away. When I first heard Pulp’s This Is Hardcore in its entirety, I was unaware that…
#94: Onus Spears Onus Spears (that’s a stage name and Facebook alias) isn’t your typical creative. He’s been homeless at times, and he goes to AA meetings every day. He estimates that he’s had dozens of jobs — the number is in the hundreds, in fact — over his 49…
While it’s easy to be a film enthusiast, only a select few individuals live their lives by the aesthetics of their favorite one. This is the case with industrial dancer Jolt Holcomb and his No. 1 movie: A Clockwork Orange. (For proof, look no further than the photo above this…
It finally happened last night: Thanks to a number of great sponsors and designers, Westword welcomed the 2013 Whiteout fashion show at the McNichols Building last night. While we all focused on the live runway show, with models dressed by eight local designers, there was no shortage of fun fashion…
Last night, Westword introduced its newest signature event, the Whiteout Fashion Show. In front of hundreds of guests at the McNichols Building, Whiteout combined artistic entrainment, free food and drinks and a live runway show featuring nine local designers and programs. For more scenes from the night, visit our full…
Update: Congratulations to andsolgo! You’ve won two day passes to Loveland. Check your email for details on how to claim them. Original post: Valentine’s Day is coming up next week, and if you haven’t already, it’s time to decide where you stand, whether to gift and how much to spend…
A precursor to Westword’s signature Artopia on February 23, tonight’s Whiteout Fashion Show caps the Art of Winter by putting the spotlight on local couture. This inaugural fashion display features clothing and accessories from Westword MasterMinds Brandi Shigley, Mona Lucero and Deb Hendriksen of Equillibrium, along with a cast of…
Groups of friends have been enjoying nights out in the nice weather this week — and when it comes to street style, friends are always a good accessory. Education and insurance investor Melina Ward was spotted with her pals in tow, and was even wearing her friend’s coat at the…
Is it time for “Mustang” to turn its back on Denver? Next Monday, Denver’s most loved — and loathed — piece of public art will mark its fifth birthday. And according to Denver policy, after a piece has been in place for five years, the city will consider requests that…
