#52: Michelle Baldwin Seems like burlesque shows are a dime a dance these days in Denver. But back in the twentieth century, real vintage burlesque had pretty much died out here, along with the Curtis Street girly shows of a bygone era, after changing times and urban renewal wiped away…
Menswear has been back to school, now that the fall semester is in full swing on the Auraria campus. We spotted University of Colorado at Denver student Jason Giving waiting in a long line of students, where he was a standout with his leather shoes and coral-colored pants. Keep reading…
Millennials aren’t getting the memo that living on their own is good for them — and their put-upon parents. According to a Pew Research Center analysis, the number of adults aged 18 to 31 living at home rose to 36 percent last year — the highest percentage in forty years,…
What’s better than one classic horror movie transmogrified into a stage musical full of blood, gore and dance numbers, right in front of your eyes? How about three classic horror movies given similar treatment, and then tagged with a sweet name like Trilogy of Terror? Now, what’s even better than…
#53: Rebecca Vaughan Denver installation artist Rebecca Vaughan is right at the center of Denver’s art community: As a highly credentialed departing RedLine resident and continuing chair of Fine Arts and head of Sculpture at the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, she’s working alongside longtime professionals and the…
Alley Cats: An All Women Art Show, which opens Friday, August 16, was the result of two friends desiring to see more gallery access in the art community. “I’ve not been super-pleased with how things are run in the Denver art scene,” says Taylor Boylston, artist and co-curator of the…
Sometimes people who work in the retail industry dress very elaborately; others stick to the basics, because they’ve became disenchanted with fashion. So we were lucky to spot Corissa Violette, manager of Pandora on the Hill, who displays a charming individuality. Read on to learn all about her style icons,…
I’ve been obsessed with fitness ever since I can remember. Maybe it was because I grew up in the ’80s, and activities for girls revolved around a pink-haired dog that pimped nail accessories and showing the world what we could do through the fine art of ribbon dancing. I took…
For local bridal dressmaker Maggie Evans, it’s not just about creating the perfect gown — it’s about the woman wearing it. “I really see the wedding dress as a cocoon; the bride and I are spinning the web, so to speak, or making the cocoon from the silk, and it…
Sometimes street style can be subtle, while at other times it is over-the-top. When we spotted him downtown, Connery Charon’s style was an unusual mix of both. Keep reading to learn his style mantra, where he shops, and his favorite accessory. See also: -Menswear Mondays: Student Cole Ritter on his…
For its fourth fun and foot-cramping year, the Running of the Gays returns with a three-block “marathon” open to anyone brave enough to don heels for the cause. A benefit for Art From Ashes, an organization that empowers youth through poetry workshops, the Running of the Gays is a collaboration…
#54: Laura Shill Laura Shill calls her work “a collision of collecting, costuming, performance, installation and photography,” and as you might expect, it’s always intriguing: The many-faceted artist, currently a studio resident at RedLine, is known of late for labor-intensive stuffed fiber installations that envelope and shelter the viewer with…
This week’s weather has been classic Denver: sunny one minute, rainy the next. To honor our changing climate, we thought we’d bring you a variety of street styles: four different looks we saw this week, including the one sported by Olivia Jones (above), a local accountant we spotted at 16th…
Dana Cain has been involved in fandom since she first came to Denver, so it’s no surprise that in her capacity as director of the Denver County Fair, she went geeky. Last year, she launched the Geek Pavilion, making Denver’s fair “the only county fair in the world with a…
As I sat down to pen another love letter to Casa Bonita, I realized Westword has done that many times, in some form or other. In fact, just as I love Lakeside, other writers love Casa Bonita…certainly far more than regular diners do. But it wasn’t just a trip to…
#55: Matthew Hunzeker Back in January, our first 100CC subject in 2013, artist Donald Fodness, chose Matthew Hunzeker — a northern Colorado ambient musician who performs using hybrid instruments of his own invention — as his favorite Colorado Creative. It was an intriguing choice, purposely drawn from outside Fodness’s own…
Sometimes people get fashion inspiration from a favorite genre of music. That’s where Cole Ritter, a college student who is interning at KS 107.5 this summer, finds his style leads. Keep reading to learn which musicians inspire his look, where he shops, and what his jam is for 2013. See…
For the first time in almost a decade of living in houses, I’m looking for an apartment/condominium to rent. And much like dating after getting out of a long marriage, there are many things about renting that have changed over the years — almost everything, in fact. From predictable factors…
With class schedules already being decided and summer break inching closer its end, Southwest Plaza is gearing up for the back to school shopping season. This Saturday, August 3, the mall will be hosting Jeans & Teens, an afternoon of fashion shows, make-up tips and giveaways. Along with the clothing…
Welcome to a new column called Geek Speak, in which we take on an aspect of geek culture each week. The world championship of Magic: The Gathering is in Amsterdam this week. For the next four days, some of the world’s best players will compete individually for the title of…
Summer continues to scorch, and so does Denver women’s wear. This week, we spotted Lysiane Ayite, a dance teacher and Aveda student, wearing unique accessories with an all-black ensemble. Keep reading to learn about who her style icons are, where she shops, and what her 2013 jam is. See also:…
It might seem like a joke, but it doesn’t sound like a joke: Denver’s string-picking foursome Rocky Mountain Jewgrass really plays bluegrass, though it does so with a side of klezmer and an extra helping of humor. Eat. Eat! See also: – Pick That Ban-Jew: Rocky Mountain Jewgrass – Swallow…
