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…
I cycled through a handful of emotions as I watched Katt Williams completely lose his shit in front of an audience last Thursday night. Like many at the Wells Fargo Theatre that evening, I first experienced confusion: There was seemingly no professional plan whatsoever for a show that some people…
In the midst of a modern DIY craft revolution, more people are resolving to make their holiday gifts, rather than dropping big bucks on impersonal gifts from the mall. And besides, it’s fun to really get your hands into the holidays — and even more fun to do it in…
Does Colorado have an official car? If so, it’s definitely the Suburu. Bree Davies owns one, a 1996 model that she named Wooderson after the character she most resembles in Dazed and Confused, and which she honored with an ode last spring. But now, with bad weather hitting the mountains,…
Bree Davies had been excited to see Katt Williams, a comedian who’s taught her much about life. But on November 1, during a Denver show that was a three-hour reign of error, she got a very unexpected lesson as the audience first endured a half dozen unorganized, lackluster comic performances…
Rockmount Ranch Wear has a lengthy history of celebrity drop-ins. Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler is just the latest in a long list of stylish stars to stop by the store. Knopfler played at the 1STBANK Center on October 29 and 30, along with rock legend and former Rockmount visitor…
Since Halloween falls mid-week this year, many people celebrated this past weekend. And out of the mist of zombies and oversimplified outfits like Bert and Ernie, one particular costume stuck out: a jackalope.This mythological creature, a combination of jackrabbit and antelope, was spotted on Stout Street. Behind this ensemble was…
As Shirley Delta Blow, actor Stuart Sanks has been entertaining audiences through his charity-supporting drag shows at Hamburger Mary’s. But his performances blow away standard drag routines — the trained actor is known for his comedic timing and infamous retelling of Steel Magnolias using Barbie dolls, a feat that won…
Boo who? Anna Jonas saw her first apparition during a fifth-grade basement seance, and she was immediately hooked on the paranormal. Today she has her own all-female ghost-hunting team, the Spirit Realm Investigative Project, which will be on an upcoming episode of the Bio Channel’s My Ghost Story. She also…
I never thought this day would come. The day — er, two days, this Thursday and Friday at Wells Fargo Theatre — when I could see my mentor, Katt Williams, in the flesh. Since discovering his standup work a few years ago, I have found that he speaks a lot…
Update: Congratulations to Cerealluna and salmonavenger. You’ve each won twenty tickets to Hollywood Theaters. Fore the rest of you, keep your eyes out: This will be a regular contest in the future. Original post: We’ll cut straight to the chase: Movies are one of this planet’s greatest pleasures, and there’s…
When LeeAnna Jonas saw her first apparition during a fifth-grade basement seance, she was immediately hooked on the paranormal. Jonas has come a long way since then: She founded her own all-female ghost-hunting team, the Spirit Realm Investigative Project, which has been featured on the Travel Channel’s Paranormal Challenge and…
Bob Dylan will be here today for the first of two concerts at 1stBank Center. As Josiah Hesse writers in his preview, he’s long been a man out of time. In the beginning, he had a sentimentality for the past, the world of Robert Johnson and Hank Williams. “I was…
Stovall Costilow Collective is a new tattoo parlor located at 230 West 6th Avenue — and it’s also a gallery representing divine and abstract art of all kinds. Jeremy Costilow, tattoo artist and wood worker for the months-old business, says the group plans to hold regular shows in the space…
Looking for somewhere safe to trick-or-treat? Want to hear some ghost stories in a haunted, old West setting? Hankering for a spot where the whole family can dress up and enjoy a little (mildly) scary entertainment? From Día de los Muertos celebrations to parties offering unlimited trips to the bouncy…
I haven’t played enough of the first three Forza Motorsport games to tell you if their car-worshipping DNA is well-represented in Forza Horizon, their stepchild. But I can tell you that not only is Horizon a truly stellar game in its own right, it understands why we love Colorado. See…
Michael Roberts recently pulled together a post on the “Ten best ‘Colorado’ movie posters” — some of which have no more connection to Colorado than a word used in the title. The featured films range from Colorado Kid to The Man From Colorado, and no matter where the movies were…
