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Abraham Lincoln

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2012

    Happy Titanic anniversary! Five famous celebrity last meals

    The RMS Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, and for the hundredth anniversary of that event Cullen's Upscale American Grille in Houston is offering a replication of the first-class passengers' last dinner. For a thousand bucks a plate, ten lucky diners can enjoy a ten-course meal that includes such dish ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2011

    Oscar Ponce: Abraham Lincoln coach charged with sexually assaulting teen for six months

    Big photo below.​Update by Melanie Asmar, 3:30 p.m. December 20: Oscar Ponce has been formally charged with two counts: sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust and sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust, pattern of abuse. The charges allege that the c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2011

    Reader: Claims against Abraham Lincoln coach Oscar Ponce show destructive power of media

    Oscar Ponce.​Our post about a sex assault charge targeting Abraham Lincoln cross-country coach Oscar Ponce noted the unlikeliness of these allegations in light of his status as a DPS star and role model. That got one of our readers thinking about how quickly reputations can be tarnished or des ... More >>

  • News

    October 6, 2011

    A recently disciplined DPS administrator takes over at West High School

    Oscar Ponce.​Our post about a sex assault charge targeting Abraham Lincoln cross-country coach Oscar Ponce noted the unlikeliness of these allegations in light of his status as a DPS star and role model. That got one of our readers thinking about how quickly reputations can be tarnished or des ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2011

    10 things to do for $10 this weekend, July 1-4, 2011

    As great as it is, don't let this be your only company this weekend.​This 4th of July weekend, no one should be left watching the tube, sitting on the couch and drinking a Pabst Blue Ribbon all by themselves. No sir. There are plenty of things to do on this three-day weekend, and not all of th ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 30, 2011

    Rally Round the Flag

    As great as it is, don't let this be your only company this weekend.​This 4th of July weekend, no one should be left watching the tube, sitting on the couch and drinking a Pabst Blue Ribbon all by themselves. No sir. There are plenty of things to do on this three-day weekend, and not all of th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2011

    North High: How many seniors graduated from school that used credit recovery courses?

    ​ "Passing on Education," this week's cover story, questions whether students at North High School were allowed to cheat in online credit recovery courses in order to make up classes they'd failed -- and ultimately, graduate. In the three years that North has used credit recovery, graduation r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2011

    Author David Eisenbach on working with Larry Flynt and gay Presidential sex scandals

    ​In their book, One Nation Under Sex, Larry Flynt and David Eisenbach are looking for high profile sex scandals that the history books might have missed. That might sound like a book filled with hearsay and smut, but the purpose isn't so much to bring down our nation's leaders, but to humanize ... More >>

  • Film

    April 14, 2011

    The Conspirator is barely worth the extra credit

    ​In their book, One Nation Under Sex, Larry Flynt and David Eisenbach are looking for high profile sex scandals that the history books might have missed. That might sound like a book filled with hearsay and smut, but the purpose isn't so much to bring down our nation's leaders, but to humanize ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2011

    Find your inner comic artist: A personal invitation from Noah Van Sciver

    This could be you!​This I know is true: Comic books aren't easy. Banish the idea that they are from your minds immediately before you proceed. Sure, artists like Noah Van Sciver (creator of Westword's weekly 4 Questions strip) make it look easy, but a comic artist is kind of like a god-figure ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 28, 2010

    Old Saigon at ChoLon Modern Asian Bistro

    This could be you!​This I know is true: Comic books aren't easy. Banish the idea that they are from your minds immediately before you proceed. Sure, artists like Noah Van Sciver (creator of Westword's weekly 4 Questions strip) make it look easy, but a comic artist is kind of like a god-figure ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2010

    Patrick Stickles of Titus Andronicus talks bagpipes, Bright Eyes and the Boss

    ​ Titus Andronicus is frightfully serious about punk rock. The group of well-read, New Jersey-bred twenty-somethings recently released The Monitor, a concept album about the Civil War that contains spoken-word, era-appropriate interludes, male-female call-and-response, and three track punk su ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 1, 2010

    Patriot Games

    ​ Titus Andronicus is frightfully serious about punk rock. The group of well-read, New Jersey-bred twenty-somethings recently released The Monitor, a concept album about the Civil War that contains spoken-word, era-appropriate interludes, male-female call-and-response, and three track punk su ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2010

    July 4th patriotic special report: Yard art exhibits boundary issues

    Full-size photos below​Yard Arteology: The study of neighbors through lawn decoration. As lovers of country, patriots need to establish clear boundaries. For them, a good fence helps to separate who they are and what they love from the harsh realities of the outside world. From chain-link bunt ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2010

    Today: Abraham Lincoln's birthday means cheap eats

    ​Happy birthday, Abraham Lincoln! But you'll get the gift if you bring a $5 bill to Randolph's Restaurant and Bar, 1776 Grant Street, today and ask for the Lincoln's Birthday Special: You can trade in that bill for a large cheese pizza and a soda. Get all the details at 303-318-7272 or www.r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2010

    Happy Birthday Abraham! Five Songs that mention Abraham Lincoln

    With an entire day devoted to the vast, ceremonious, celebration of love, it's quite easy to overlook President's Day. But while Valentine's Day gets all the press and glory (and presents!), we'd be completely remiss not to at least acknowledge the men who helped shape who we are today. Without pres ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2010

    Dear John (Mayer),

    You know that thing Abraham Lincoln (it was Abe, right?) once said about it being better to let people think you're an idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt? Words to live by. Save that smoldering look, Johnny boy. It's not going to work this time, buddy.​ To that end, we've ki ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 4, 2010

    The Lincoln Diet’s a Riot

    You know that thing Abraham Lincoln (it was Abe, right?) once said about it being better to let people think you're an idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt? Words to live by. Save that smoldering look, Johnny boy. It's not going to work this time, buddy.​ To that end, we've ki ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2009

    Today's featured event: Go Fourth -- multiplied

    The Denver Outlaws light a spark. Can't believe you're still at work? Get out. It's time to plan your fabulous July 4th weekend, so here's what you should do: Go hang out with a marg at Mezcal and ponder. You could even have some fun along with the relaxation: There's a Beyond José tequila educati ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 18, 2009

    A Good Day

    Juneteenth returns to Five Points with a parade and festival.

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2009

    Birthday Q&A with Abraham Lincoln -- or as close as we could get

    Abraham Lincoln (or at least John Voehl in Lincoln regalia) meets Bill Ritter. February is to Abraham Lincoln impersonators what July is to ice cream men, Sunday is to preachers and 2 a.m. is to phone-sex operators. Busy. And Littleton's John Voehl is no exception. He started the month by helping ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2009

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, February 12 edition

    Welcome. Make yourself at home. Today in Cafe Society: • Arugula's big night in Boulder. • Our Weekly Bread: Mendelson's Greenwich Village. • Veggie Girl: Il Vicino. • The Sandwich Solution. Today in Backbeat Online: • An evening with Yes tonight at the Paramount is a no-go. • A time ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 5, 2009

    Land of Lincoln

    Welcome. Make yourself at home. Today in Cafe Society: • Arugula's big night in Boulder. • Our Weekly Bread: Mendelson's Greenwich Village. • Veggie Girl: Il Vicino. • The Sandwich Solution. Today in Backbeat Online: • An evening with Yes tonight at the Paramount is a no-go. • A time ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 28, 2008

    Live Review: Nada Surf, Cold War Kids, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Silversun Pickups, at the Manifest Hope Art Gallery

    Welcome. Make yourself at home. Today in Cafe Society: • Arugula's big night in Boulder. • Our Weekly Bread: Mendelson's Greenwich Village. • Veggie Girl: Il Vicino. • The Sandwich Solution. Today in Backbeat Online: • An evening with Yes tonight at the Paramount is a no-go. • A time ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 28, 2008

    Live Review: Nada Surf, Cold War Kids, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Silversun Pickups, at the Manifest Hope Art Gallery

    Welcome. Make yourself at home. Today in Cafe Society: • Arugula's big night in Boulder. • Our Weekly Bread: Mendelson's Greenwich Village. • Veggie Girl: Il Vicino. • The Sandwich Solution. Today in Backbeat Online: • An evening with Yes tonight at the Paramount is a no-go. • A time ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2008

    Things that Won’t Be at the Presidential Memorabilia Exhibit

    Welcome. Make yourself at home. Today in Cafe Society: • Arugula's big night in Boulder. • Our Weekly Bread: Mendelson's Greenwich Village. • Veggie Girl: Il Vicino. • The Sandwich Solution. Today in Backbeat Online: • An evening with Yes tonight at the Paramount is a no-go. • A time ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2008

    Downtown Ambassador Rails Against Kooks, DVDs

    Welcome. Make yourself at home. Today in Cafe Society: • Arugula's big night in Boulder. • Our Weekly Bread: Mendelson's Greenwich Village. • Veggie Girl: Il Vicino. • The Sandwich Solution. Today in Backbeat Online: • An evening with Yes tonight at the Paramount is a no-go. • A time ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2008

    Get to the Points: Kiva Restaurant

    Welcome. Make yourself at home. Today in Cafe Society: • Arugula's big night in Boulder. • Our Weekly Bread: Mendelson's Greenwich Village. • Veggie Girl: Il Vicino. • The Sandwich Solution. Today in Backbeat Online: • An evening with Yes tonight at the Paramount is a no-go. • A time ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 12, 2008

    The Rebirth of Cool

    Welcome. Make yourself at home. Today in Cafe Society: • Arugula's big night in Boulder. • Our Weekly Bread: Mendelson's Greenwich Village. • Veggie Girl: Il Vicino. • The Sandwich Solution. Today in Backbeat Online: • An evening with Yes tonight at the Paramount is a no-go. • A time ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2007

    Delegating Denver #17 of 56: Illinois

    Welcome. Make yourself at home. Today in Cafe Society: • Arugula's big night in Boulder. • Our Weekly Bread: Mendelson's Greenwich Village. • Veggie Girl: Il Vicino. • The Sandwich Solution. Today in Backbeat Online: • An evening with Yes tonight at the Paramount is a no-go. • A time ... More >>

  • Music

    June 28, 2007

    Red, White and You?

    How American are you? Take this quiz and find out.

  • Home Entertainment

    February 8, 2007

    Hand It to Him

    How American are you? Take this quiz and find out.

  • Music

    December 7, 2006

    2PAC

    Pac's Life
    Amaru/Interscope

  • Film

    March 9, 2006

    C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America

    Starz FilmCenter in the Tivoli Student Union

  • Culture

    September 22, 2005

    Now Playing

    Brief reviews of current shows.

  • Culture

    September 15, 2005

    Hail to the Chief

    Next Stage's Assassins is a grand musical look at America's killer instinct.

  • Film

    July 28, 2005

    Bombs and Bikinis

    Stealth aims low and hits its mark.

  • Calendar

    January 6, 2005

    Pieces of Time

    Stealth aims low and hits its mark.

  • News

    September 16, 2004

    Off Limits

    Bean and nothingness

  • Goods & Services

    March 25, 2004
  • Culture

    February 12, 2004

    Blast From the Past

    DCTC's adaptation of John Brown's Body stands tall.

  • Calendar

    June 12, 2003

    Fantasy Island

    JLO for dessert

  • Music

    February 27, 2003

    Holopaw

    Holopaw (Sub Pop)

  • Culture

    February 21, 2002

    Voices Carry

    Spoon River Anthology creates a moving tapestry of memories.

  • News

    July 5, 2001

    Information Super-Railway

    Not everyone is aboard Colorado's high-tech locomotive.

  • Best of Denver

    June 29, 2000

    Best do-right man

    Paul Borrillo in To Kill a Mockingbird

  • News

    April 23, 1998

    Zero for Conduct

    Teacher Joseph C'de Baca says Denver's public schools are failing Hispanic students--by passing those who don't deserve it.

  • News

    January 31, 1996

    LETTERS

    Teacher Joseph C'de Baca says Denver's public schools are failing Hispanic students--by passing those who don't deserve it.

  • News

    March 8, 1995

    OFF LIMITS

    Teacher Joseph C'de Baca says Denver's public schools are failing Hispanic students--by passing those who don't deserve it.

  • Calendar

    October 19, 1994

    THRILLS

    Teacher Joseph C'de Baca says Denver's public schools are failing Hispanic students--by passing those who don't deserve it.

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