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2011 Stories by Amber Taufen
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New Year's Eve 2011 Denver: ten best family-friendly events
published Dec 16, 2011
Finding a quality babysitter any time of year can be rough, but on New Year's Eve -- when most babysitters would rather be rocking out with their friends than making sure your rugrats don't choke on d... More >>
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Renna Shesso on A Magical Tour of the Night Sky and more
published Dec 16, 2011
In this state, we're blessed to live close to areas where there's very little light pollution, so the stars of the night sky are easily visible. Local mystic Renna Shesso (and onetime Westword art cri... More >>
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Marques Wyatt tops this weekend's Denver dance card
published Dec 16, 2011
You'll find plenty to entertain you in the electronic-music world this weekend, including a bass fix from Seven tonight and deep house from L.A.-based Marques Wyatt, dance-heavy tunes from Chris Lake ... More >>
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Spanish Happy Hour at the Museo de las Americas
published Dec 16, 2011
Get feliz at the Museo de las Americas' Spanish Happy Hour, where you can practice your Spanish, play games and snack on appetizers. It runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and costs $3 for members and $5 for the ge... More >>
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Boys On Parade
published December 8, 2011
Leave it to burlesque madame extraordinaire and bad-ass emcee Cora Vette (aka Reyna Von Vett) to step outside her sparkle-vinyl box for a new... More >>
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New Year's Eve 2011 Denver: ten best mountain celebrations
published Dec 15, 2011
What better time to take advantage of this city's proximity to the beautiful Rocky Mountains -- and some of the best skiing in the world -- than New Year's Ever Keep reading for our list of the ten be... More >>
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Charcoal/Infinite Monkey Theorem wine dinner at Charcoal
published Dec 15, 2011
Raise a glass (or five) tonight at Charcoal, the sleek new restaurant at 43 West Ninth Avenue, which will host the IMT/Charcoal wine dinner at 7 p.m. tonight. The dinner features five courses paired w... More >>
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Little Mike spins December 17 at 2200
published December 15, 2011
Denver is already familiar with Little Mike. In 2002, he garnered a nod in Westword's Best of Denver issue for Best House Music Club... More >>
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Smashburger's black-bean patty is a smash hit with veggie lovers
published Dec 13, 2011
It's not easy to find a good veggie burger when you're off the meat wagon, but thankfully, Smashburger -- a homegrown chain whose burgers have garnered rave reviews since it opened its first location ... More >>
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Saturday night: Haiti benefit show with In Due Time
published Dec 13, 2011
Forget Wyclef -- local singer-songwriter and all-around badass Alicia Fall has been raising funds for Haiti (and, ahem, not squandering them) since March 2009, when she founded the social-profit organ... More >>
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Argentina BBQ & Wine Tasting at Lala's
published Dec 13, 2011
Too cold to grill outsider Let Lala's Wine Bar + Pizzeria, 410 East Seventh Avenue, do the work for you at today's Argentina BBQ & Wine Tasting, complete with grilled barbecue, a wine-tasting inside a... More >>
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Culinary calendar for the week ahead: sushi-making, Argentinian barbecue and wine and more
published Dec 12, 2011
As the restaurant community gears up for Christmas -- and let's not forget the planned blowouts on New Year's Eve -- this week's culinary calendar is somewhat slim. Don't forget, though, you can check... More >>
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Butternut squash and saffron risotto for a savory entree on Meatless Monday
published Dec 12, 2011
rNo one's saying you have to go meatless just because it's Monday -- but as incentive to join the growing movement, every week we're offering an animal-free recipe. If you think you can't enjoy cream... More >>
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Meatless Monday options at Olivea, Duo and the Kitchen Table
published Dec 12, 2011
It's no secret that we're fans of Meatless Monday, and today you can join the movement with minimal effort by eating at Olivea (719 East 17th Avenue, 303-861-5050) or Duo (2413 West 32nd Avenue, 303-4... More >>
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Top Latke Cook-Off and Hanukah Party at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church
published Dec 09, 2011
Latkes are traditional Hanukah fare -- the Hebrew word from which "latke" is derived means "heart" -- and we all know and love the little potato pancakes that make our tastebuds dance every winter. Mo... More >>
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12th Planet, Cassy, Anna Lunoe, Punisher and more on this weekend's Dance Card
published Dec 09, 2011
Bassheads, tonight's your night: Dubstep king 12th Planet will test Beta's world-class sound system with his wobbly basslines and whompy beats. In the Beatport Lounge, you can catch Berlin's Cassy (wi... More >>
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King of the Jungle
published December 1, 2011
The award-winning theatrical tour of The Lion King launched in Denver oh-so-many years ago -- and theater-lovers will be thrilled to... More >>
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Male eye candy: Photos of Cora Vette's Hot Rods
published Dec 08, 2011
Burlesque emcee Cora Vette has been shaking up Denver with her Burlycute darlings for some time now, hosting shows at an array of locations and featuring stripping zombies, a marijuana-centric show an... More >>
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Books, Wine, Cheese: Perfect Pairings for the Holiday Season
published Dec 08, 2011
Books plus wine plus cheese add up to one of our favorite combos ever, and starting at 7:30 p.m. tonight the Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl Street in Boulder, will host "Books, Wine, Cheese: Perfect P... More >>
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Rye Chai Stout tapping at Highland Tap and Burger
published Dec 08, 2011
There's a new stout in town: Highland Tap and Burger will host the Crafty Ladies Oskar Blues Stout tapping at 6:30 p.m. tonight, with Rye Chai Stout on the roster. For more information, call 720-287-4... More >>
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Myth and Magic
published December 1, 2011
If you're at all familiar with the work of Tiffany Smyth -- she won a 2009 Best of Denver award for her masks, available at her ArtsMyths boutique... More >>
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Winter Wonderland
published December 1, 2011
Technically, it's not yet winter -- December 22 is the first official day of the chilly season -- but it's not too soon to start chasing the... More >>
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Punisher, aka Michelle Herrmann, spins December 10 at 2200
published December 8, 2011
You might expect an artist with a name like Punisher to be a big man with an attitude, but that's not the only surprise musician... More >>
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Spice Route round-up at the Margarita
published Dec 07, 2011
The Margarita, 7350 Pine Creek in Colorado Springs, has been running regular Spice Route dinners all year. For this meal, the restaurant will revive some favorite dishes from the series and add new on... More >>
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Vegan Van's street food rolls into our repertoire
published Dec 06, 2011
Sure, it's freezing outside today, but tomorrow, it's supposed to be back to a more mellow thirty-some degrees, which means it's a good time to head to Fifth Avenue and Santa Fe Drive, where the Vegan... More >>
