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2002 Stories by Julie Dunn

• Loud Lang Syne

  published December 26, 2002

  Most families observe certain customs during the holiday season: Some are religious, such as lighting the menorah; others aren't, like singing... More >>

• Free For All

  published December 26, 2002

  They say the dog is man's best friend, and if you've hit Washington Park at dusk lately, the saying definitely holds true in Denver. So if you and... More >>

• Drink of the Week

  published December 26, 2002

  Everyone knows you can't ring in the new year without popping the tops off several magnums of champagne. But if you prefer your bubbly mixed with... More >>

• Free For All

  published December 19, 2002

  If your wardrobe includes ten-gallon hats, cowboy boots and belt buckles the size of Texas, we've got just the outing for you this holiday season:... More >>

• Here's to Ya!

  published December 19, 2002

  A legitimate excuse for frivolous hedonism comes but once a year, so we say make the most of it. Don a silly hat (everyone else will look... More >>

• A Few of Our Favorite Things

  published December 19, 2002

  1. Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks: No matter what you do with the rest of your evening, be sure you're in the vicinity of the 16th... More >>

• Hair of the Dog

  published December 19, 2002

  While Westword doesn't encourage irresponsible drinking, we know that many of you will be riding the hangover tide on New Year's Day. To... More >>

• Out, Damn Spot!

  published December 19, 2002

  The first rule of New Year's Eve party hosting is to never let the soiree get out of control. But since we all know how likely that is --... More >>

• Dress to Impress

  published December 19, 2002

  New Year's Eve is like no other night of the year. It calls for drama and demands flair. It turns the game of dress-up into a grown-up affair. If... More >>

• True Romance

  published December 19, 2002

  Ah, New Year's Eve. It's one of those nights that just begs for some serious romance. And whether your purse strings are pulled tight or you've... More >>

• Cheers to You

  published December 19, 2002

  To toast or not to toast? It's truly an age-old question. Our advice is to take the plunge. By following a few simple rules, you can be the... More >>

• Just Do It

  published December 19, 2002

  It's the same story every year. Your head is pounding, and your mouth feels like a giant cotton ball. All you want to do is eat a huge, greasy... More >>

• Drink of the Week

  published December 19, 2002

  The weather outside may be frightful, but inside the Ship Tavern, the corner bar of the Brown Palace, things are always warm and cozy. And a glass... More >>

• House Warming

  published December 12, 2002

  Some clutch pictures of loved ones, others lug around heavy books. A number even tote cell phones. As two Boulder artists have discovered, the... More >>

• Drink of the Week

  published December 12, 2002

  Long Island Iced Tea is infamous for its tendency to make drinkers pray to the porcelain god, and the Bank's version ($5) should only cement that... More >>

• Sweep Stakes

  published December 5, 2002

  What's sillier than a bunch of people trying to run on ice? How about a bunch of people chasing a ball with brooms while skittering over frozen... More >>

• Free For All

  published December 5, 2002

  Looking for a Western brand to mark your Christmas season? Then hoof it to the Buffalo Bill Museum's annual Christmas With Cody... More >>

• Small World

  published December 5, 2002

  With a thirty-foot wizard floating through the chilly night sky and local marching bands playing peppy holiday tunes, downtown Denver will be... More >>

• Drink of the Week

  published December 5, 2002

  Sometimes the best way to pass the day is by drinking -- and when the sun is shining, nothing goes down smoother than a good, old-fashioned... More >>

• A Mite Christmas

  published November 28, 2002

  Push open the creaky picket-fenced gate at the Pearce-McAllister Cottage, walk up the garland-adorned porch steps and step through the front door... More >>

• Drink of the Week

  published November 28, 2002

  Ahhh, Thanksgiving: the official start to the glorious holiday season, when friends and family are certain to drive you crazy -- or at least drive... More >>

• Holiday Cooky

  published November 21, 2002

  I don't cook. As a typical Gen X-er, my three meals a day consist of takeout, takeout and more takeout. So when I heard about Cook Street School... More >>

• Free For All

  published November 21, 2002

  If "Jingle Bells" gives you nightmares and the thought of mall traffic makes you break out in a cold sweat, we've got just the lecture for you:... More >>

• Drink of the Week

  published November 21, 2002

  When you're searching for a delicious martini downtown, all you have to do is look up. A bright-blue neon martini glass -- complete with a green... More >>

• Sporting Chance

  published November 14, 2002

  Nothing announces the start of the snowriding season like Warren Miller's annual late-fall film extravaganza, and this year is no... More >>