“Don’t take this the wrong way, but what do I have to do to get your attention — bring a gun?” Those were the parting words of Gerald Styron, a write-in candidate for Denver City Council District 1, after paying a visit to the Westword offices last Friday. It seems…
A young lady I met out on the town a few weeks ago recently called and said the following: “I’m sorry to have to ask you this, but are you gay?” Now, I understand fully that I am obsessive-compulsive and anal and that these tendencies often manifest themselves in exceptional…
In recent years, MediaNews Group head Dean Singleton, whose company owns 57 dailies, including the Denver Post, has been much more upbeat about the future of newspapers than the majority of media-industry observers, and, he says, “I’m still very optimistic. The message I’m trying to provide is that the business…
“The Hunt for Green,” Alan Prendergast, April 26 Waste Not, Want Not Thank you for the informative article about Waste Management. We’ve been wondering how that system works. Our church got a dumpster for recycling paper from whichever company was doing it at the time; we could fill the dumpster…
In honor of tonight’s Downtown Area Plan Community Forum , we decided to take another look at Kenny Be’s vision of the future. To view it large, click here…
While it surprises no one that the three incumbents reigned supreme in the Denver City Council elections on Tuesday, a thorough breakdown of the results by the blog Denver Politics dug up a few interesting tidbits to chew on. Namely, that Carol Boigon retained her at-large seat against challenger Carol…
What do wolves, a baby named Bob and Spongmonekys have to do with Quiznos sandwiches? We have no idea. But over the years, the Denver-based chain, which is the topic of this week’s feature story, has used them to sell its tasty, toasted subs. Here’s the back story, and below…
As promised in this week’s Bite Me, here’s the full text of Lili Bjorklund’s review of La Sandia from the student newspaper at Graland. Bear in mind that though she may come from a restaurant family (her parents are Adde Bjorklund and Halleh Hessami, who used to own Bistro Adde…
Uganda Rising shows Thursday, May 3. Despite a frightening moment two weeks ago, when it appeared that ArgusFest had been killed by founder Jason Bosch (he did send out an email titled “ArgusFest R.I.P.?”), the weekly film series is most certainly alive. Here’s his e-mail to his peeps, letting them…
It’s a wonder the execs at the Rocky Mountain News have time to publish a newspaper given the number of memos they’re having to write about departing employees. Today, May 2, brings another pair of internal missives about the tabloid’s revolving door. The first focuses on Denny Dressman, a prominent…
Shoe sale. Those are Cat’s two favorite words in the English language. And on Saturday, May 5, Strut at 3877 Tennyson Street is celebrating its birthday with 15 percent off and champagne. Woohoo! Owner Elyse Burja always has so many cute options that Cat can stock up and not have…
Trouble is percolating once more in the 18th Judicial District, where District Attorney Carol Chambers seems to have fallen into the habit of blasting everybody else for their lack of judicial decorum. A few months ago Chambers was publicly sanctioned for butting into a civil case on behalf of an…
Back in 2005, Phil Mitchell, an untenured history professor at the University of Colorado-Boulder, made news in right-leaning media circles for contending that his teaching contract hadn’t been renewed after more than twenty years at the institution because of his conservative-Christian views. As noted in this Message column from April…
Celebrities spotted in this tent. Our Denver contingent arrived at the Coachella campgrounds Thursday night to set up; we quickly became known as the “Denverites who came with the Hawaiians.” The entire festival was amazing, but here are some of the highlights: Friday: Brother Ali, Digitalism, Tokyo Police Club, Faithless…
Crack numbed the hooker so much that she didn’t even realize the foot that she was walking on was broken. For weeks she walked down Colfax, too high to feel the pain, turning tricks for as little as $10 to get another rock. By the time she finally sobered up,…
Not everyone is comforted by mashed potatoes and big bowls of pasta. Some people like pad thai. Some people like sushi. Some people (though not me) are comforted by piles of truffle-scented shoestring fries. This board is comfort food for the well-traveled, the very well-fed, the occasionally heartbroken. It’s a…
You wanna give peace a chance? The Museum of Contemporary Art/Denver is getting all technological and making it easy: Just visit the site to add your digital offering to its Peace Pile, the interactive portion of the museum’s current Peace Project exhibition. When Cat added her virtual symbol, 1,533 people…
What a kick ass weekend for live music in the Mile High City. Started things off this past Friday night at the Marquis Theater for the Brotherhood of Dae Han’s CD release party. The scream theater commenced with a blistering set from Ft. Collins’ In Case You’re Curious, who years…
Soon enough, there will be a new landmark on the bluff overlooking Interstate 25 just south of Speer Boulevard: Pinnacle Station, a multi-unit apartment complex planned by developer A.G. Spanos. The project, located in the Jefferson Park neighborhood, will certainly be nicer than the site’s current occupants, the vacant Baby…
Offense Report No: 07-258069 Date: 04-21-07 Type of Offense: Criminal Mischief Location of Offense: Hampden South Victim Type: Christ Community Church Officer R. Harris reports: “Investigation disclosed that unknown suspects removed listed items [four 8-foot florescent bulb, 2 Plexiglass sign letters] from the victim’s sign, then wrote “Repent of your…
It’s another stylish, stylish week here in D-Town, with lots of stuff Cat doesn’t want to miss. So leave those ball caps and hoodies at home, and hit the streets. WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 Transitions: A Fashion Benefit for UACK 8 p.m. Wynkoop Brewery (upstairs) $10 at the door; $8 in…
Well, it’s not exactly the 100-year flood, but the overflow on the Cherry Creek near downtown sure felt that way to people who use the path everyday. Because of recent rains, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been releasing water out of Cherry Creek Reservoir south of the city…
