On a recent night roaming Broadway, we ran into Denver newcomer Genesis Webb, who had a style all her own. Although Webb is fresh from Seattle, “figuring things out and going with the flow right now,” she definitely has her personal style all figured out. We stopped to chat with…
Sean Faling’s crosses lines between fine art and experimental music by recyling outdated electronics into noise-making art installations.
Dylan Gebbia-Richards’s skill as a freestyle skier and a yearning to be on the slopes brought him to Colorado from the East Coast, landing him at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he switched gears from other interests to pursue art.
While Meow Wolf has yet to announce whether it will create a Denver space all its own, the Santa Fe-based DIY venue and art collective announced today that it is donating $20,000 to Rhinoceropolis and Glob to help the venues pay for immediate needs, such as meeting code compliance, as well as for rent, utilities and building costs.
#40: Cayce Goldberg A digital painter and Rocky Mountain School of Art + Design graduate, Cayce Goldberg switched gears to transform an old building owned by his family into Helikon, a RiNo district gallery/artist community. Now a gallerist and the heart and soul of Helikon (its name was inspired by…
Starting this week, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center will begin charging for parking — not just in the structure, but in the outlying lots as well. (Sorry, Safeway.) Sure, the first hour is free, but who goes to the mall for less than an hour? The entire concept of a mall (and the ’80s) is based on sticking around and making a day of it. You might think that a dying concept like an indoor mall actually charging more would be a bad idea. And in that, you would be right. It’s like SeaWorld raising ticket prices. It’s like the rates for landlines going up. It’s like…well, like a very bad idea. In the spirit of what Cherry Creek laughingly refers to as “Smart Parking,” here are eight other very unwise charges that the mall could institute in order to increase revenue.
Lynn Flanagan-Till will open Rosehouse, a plant store and apothecary, in the former Ironwood space on “Weirdo South Broadway” in Denver.
Daisy Patton culls images from found photographs. She blows them up, obscures them with paint and alters them with vivid colors.
This week, the bowling alley and longtime Denver Pavilions tenant is expanding with the grand opening of FTW, an adult-focused arcade that blends classic and new games with a chef-curated gastropub and bar.
We spotted fashion designer Akiala I. at a Conscious Creatives Meeting at Maze Haus of the Sacred Smoker Sanctuary. With so many new faces arriving in town every day, it was refreshing to find a Denver native, one who continues to find inspiration in her own town. We chatted with Akiala, who describes her look as “cute, street and exotic,” to learn more about her designs, where she shops and her style mantra
The new year is here, full of shining new hopes. Every January 1 we resolve to transform into the best version of ourselves, and and this year is no exception. If you’re determined to look good in 2017, Denver has plenty of events to get you off to a stylish start. Here are the dozen best fashion events in Denver in January, in chronological order.
Can Elliot Fey save Cheyenne Dog Soldiers from technological demise?
In 2016, art imitated life. It was messy and beautiful, simultaneously serving as an escape from the world and a reflection of it. And our readers appreciated all of it. Here are the ten most popular arts stories from the past year, along with links. 1. The Lantern Festival Is Coming…
The Chateau Kittens’ budding Denver burlesque troupe decked out in cat ears and teddies rebooted the tired sexy-kitten trend in its dazzling Holiday Purrlesque Show, the group’s first performance.
When Alyson Two Eagles, a waitress, and then-partner Jeff Childress, an electrician, opened Ironwood on South Broadway in 2011, they were aiming to do something bigger with their lives. They called it a “things-we-love” store — and right from the beginning, it was: a curated cabinet of curiosities, a magical…
You forgot to book a sitter, and now you’re stuck at home on New Year’s Eve with your kids? Think again. We’re rounded up the top kid-friendly — and parent-friendly! — parties for families looking for one last bash in 2016. Keep reading for ten events on December 31, as…
In order for artists to live in Denver, we need the city to be affordable, and we need to be able to create, practice, perform and gather in our spaces without fear of raids.
From dogsledding to light displays, there’s no shortage of family-friendly activities around Denver in December. Celebrate the season of joy with your loved ones at a few of our favorite local events and institutions.
Puzzah has established itself with its “puzzle rooms,” a variation on escape rooms that rely heavily on computer-controlled electro-mechanical puzzles custom-made in Denver. Now, the company is hoping its unique take on entertainment can find a fresh audience in the suburbs.
Stocking stuffers might be the best gifts of all. Not only are they affordable, but they’re often functional or just plain fun. And not only are they good to give, but since these are the items we usually don’t bother to buy for ourselves, it’s particularly nice to get one…
Lauri Lynnxe Murphy, honored for her work pushing and promoting Denver’s arts scene as a member of Westword’s first class of MasterMinds in 2005, took a break from writing about The Mayday Experiment, her tiny-house project, to pen a defense of DIY in the wake of the Ghost Ship fire and the…
Seriously: It’s time to wrap up that holiday shopping and put a bow on it. But you can still get it done conscientiously, mindfully and locally, thanks to these last-chance markets showcasing Colorado makers, artisans and artists. We’ve wrapped up twelve holiday markets in metro Denver this weekend where you can snag great gifts for everyone on your list.
