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Westword‘s Wild Week in D.C.: Queer Dance Party, Women’s March, Riots

During the six days that I spent in Washington, D.C., covering President Donald Trump’s inauguration, I found myself in the middle of some striking situations – from the historic Women’s March on Washington to an intense riot that destroyed four city blocks of the nation’s capital and caused upwards of $100,000 in damage.
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ESPN’s Mike & Mike: Tony Romo Should Become Broncos’ Next Peyton Manning

In 2012, the Denver Broncos signed Peyton Manning, a brilliant quarterback who essentially abandoned by his old squad, the Indianapolis Colts, after he underwent neck surgery. The result was an outstanding record of success, two Super Bowl appearances and one championship. Is history about to repeat itself? Dallas Cowboys quarterback...
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Fifteen Things You Can Do to Help Humanity After the Election

Maybe you're feeling a little paralyzed by the results of this election — I hear you. I am, too. I'm here to tell you that you are not alone, you are needed in the world, and you are important. And the good news is, you're time, energy, talent (and money, if you have the means) are sorely needed
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Witch Collective Goes Its Own Way With a Holiday Market

When a group of local artisans found themselves priced out of the holiday-market scene, they went their own way. The result was the Witch Collective, a group of artists and artisans committed to creating an affordable place where people can sell affordable handmade goods. From noon to 4 p.m. this...
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The Nine Best Wagyu Beef Dishes in Denver

You may have noticed that wagyu has been gracing Denver menus left and right, from high-end steaks to Asian fare to simple sandwiches. The trend comes with a good reason; Colorado is home to two major ranches specializing in this Japanese cattle breed in the 7X Ranch in Hotchkiss (owned...
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The 21 Best Events in Denver, August 29-September 4

Though every weekend is a good weekend to get out of town in Colorado, Labor Day offers even more excuses to pack up your bags and hit the road. There's plenty to do in the mountains this weekend, but don't worry if you're stuck in Denver; between concerts (some free!),...
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Prison Deaths and Hepatitis C: A Health Crisis Behind Bars

Through an open records request, Westword  obtained records for fifteen years (2001-2016) on causes of death that the Colorado Department of Corrections submits to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics. Close to twenty percent of the deaths during that period were attributed to "end stage liver disease" or related illnesses.
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The 21 Best Events in Denver, September 5-11

This week marks the end and beginning of a few things in Denver. Film on the Rocks bows out on Monday, September 11, with a screening of Twister, and the CRUSH Festival returns to RiNo on the same day. Find more on those events and more in our 21 best...
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How Dancing With Drunk Woman Led to Young Dad Christopher Bryant’s Murder

Four years after the brutal murder of 22-year-old Christopher Bryant Jr. outside an Aurora sports bar and the serious wounding of his friend, Demetrey Adams, the last of three people charged in the shooting has finally been sentenced. Daeshaun Howard, who is now 22, is the second conspirator to be given life without the possibility of parole for a crime that prosecutors say took place after Bryant danced with a woman who'd been with Howard and company.
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Jeanette Vizguerra Named One of Time‘s 100 Most Influential People

Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world was just announced, and it includes someone in Denver who has been making international headlines lately: Jeanette Vizguerra. Vizguerra is a well-known activist and undocumented mother of four who has taken sanctuary at the First Unitarian Society in...
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The Nine Tastiest Events on This Week’s Culinary Calendar

You treated your mother right on Mother's Day, so this week it's time to treat yourself. You can check out a culinary tribute to a legendary pop star, a pair of anniversaries (one boasts beer, one whiskey), a guacamole throwdown and more. Here are the nine best food and drink...
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100 Colorado Creatives 3.0: Jeffrey Keith

A longtime member of the Denver art community, Jeffrey Keith is a painter with an astute ability to assimilate free brushstrokes into tightly constructed, color-conscious compositions. A teacher at the University of Denver, he's curated the Storm Warning, which is the focus of an April 13 symposium.