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Amsterdam

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2012

    Medical marijuana dispensary review: Northern Lights Natural RX

    My first real experience with cannabis genetics involved smuggled Northern Lights seeds from the Picasso coffee shop in Amsterdam. Though I was just a kid and what I grew wasn't anything to brag about, the experience gave me a new love for the plant.

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2012

    High Times Medical Cannabis Cup returning to Denver

    ​For the second year in a row, venerable pro-pot publication High Times will be hosting the Denver Medical Cannabis Cup at the Exdo Event Center. This time, the festivities fall on the annual 4/20 stoner holiday weekend.

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2012

    Denver Zine Library IndieGoGo campaign continues: How can you say no to this?

    We've reported on the Denver Zine Library's fundraising campaign and what a little extra cash will mean to the volunteer crew that maintains this Denver treasure, located somewhat obscurely at 27 Social Centre in Jefferson Park. And though the DZL is already more than halfway to its goal of raising ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2012

    Bols Genever re-launches in Colorado this week

    Gin may have come from genever, but you can't really put the two in the same box, according to Jacob Grier, Portland-based bartender and brand representative for Bols Genever. "Genever is really its own category," he explains. "We compare it to early tequila importers. They labeled the spirit 'Mexic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2011

    Warren Edson on High Times Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam, 2012 Denver cup (VIDEO)

    Warren Edson​For 24 years, counterculture magazine High Times has put on the Cannabis Cup in marijuana-tolerant Amsterdam to award the best in an admittedly underground community. A lot of Colorado folks made the trek this year, some even taking home awards. Local marijuana attorney Warren Ed ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2011

    High Times Cannabis Cup: Colorado companies win big in Amsterdam

    The number one spots in the 2011 High Times Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam last week for Best Seed Company indica, hybrid and sativa were all taken by Colorado-based companies. Even in Amsterdam, long known as the Mecca for cannabis cultivation and use, Colorado herb comes out on top.

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2011

    Medical marijuana dispensary review: Serenity Moon (University of Denver location)

    ​We've got a new college intern around here and her youthful energy and endless fascination with all things cannabis remind me of my own college-age years. Back then, getting ounces of herb wasn't as easy as walking down to the nearby dispensary. You had to be somewhat in the know to find qual ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 15, 2011

    Seth Meyers Heads Left In Boulder

    ​We've got a new college intern around here and her youthful energy and endless fascination with all things cannabis remind me of my own college-age years. Back then, getting ounces of herb wasn't as easy as walking down to the nearby dispensary. You had to be somewhat in the know to find qual ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    Norman Doray on "Chase the Sun," his upcoming album and more

    Norman Doray.​"A lot of DJ friends have told me Beta is amazing," says Norman Doray, whose collaboration with David Tort, "Chase the Sun," spent eight weeks this summer on Beatport's Top 10 chart. He'll be at the amazing Beta this Saturday, September 17, promoting Strictly Ibiza To Amsterdam, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2011

    Robin Nolan on Django Reinhardt, hanging out with George Harrison and playing gypsy jazz

    ​Although gypsy-jazz guitar pioneer Django Reinhardt died in 1953, there's been a steady stream of players inspired by him over the past few decades. One such player is Robin Nolan, who's been hailed as one of the world's leading guitarists in the Reinhardt tradition, in addition to being a fa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2011

    In the kitchen with Noah Stephens: The Vert Kitchen BLT

    Lori Midson​ In this week's Chef and Tell interview, Noah Stephens, exec chef/owner of Vert Kitchen, talks about the motivation behind his sandwiches, all of which are inspired by his travels around the world. I especially love Vert's BLT, sandwiched with bacon, oven-roasted tomatoes, lashes ... More >>

  • Music

    July 14, 2011

    Sebastian Koch spins on July at the Full Moon Gathering at Rancho del Rio

    Lori Midson​ In this week's Chef and Tell interview, Noah Stephens, exec chef/owner of Vert Kitchen, talks about the motivation behind his sandwiches, all of which are inspired by his travels around the world. I especially love Vert's BLT, sandwiched with bacon, oven-roasted tomatoes, lashes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2011

    Modern Witch's Mario Zoots leaving Denver to join Kristy Fenton in Amsterdam this fall

    Kasper VogelzangLots of rad stuff is happening in the world of Modern Witch, including Mario Zoots impending move from Denver to Amsterdam at the end of August. The group's creative fluidity has led to four sets of hands stirring the creative pot at times, but Zoots and partner Kristy Fenton, who ha ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 31, 2011

    Rockin’ the Joint

    Kasper VogelzangLots of rad stuff is happening in the world of Modern Witch, including Mario Zoots impending move from Denver to Amsterdam at the end of August. The group's creative fluidity has led to four sets of hands stirring the creative pot at times, but Zoots and partner Kristy Fenton, who ha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2010

    Medical marijuana dispesnary review: Kushism is a low point in the Highlands

    ​Maybe it was the Barney-purple paint, or possibly the security guard dozing off on the front porch. But something about the vibe of Kushism Highlands told me to just drive past it and find another dispensary to visit. I think it's time I start listening to those small voices in my head.

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2010

    West Vail Pass wildlife bridge: Will design contest help save endangered animals?

    ​An international competition to design a special wildlife bridge for West Vail Pass has announced five finalists for the $40,000 grand prize -- two teams from New York and one each from Toronto, Philadelphia and Amsterdam. But local bridge builders shouldn't call foul. Each team is required ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2010

    Meet Park Hill Shortbus, a global, Park Hill-based hip-hop consortium

    ​ Whether or not these Park Hill natives rode the short bus to school is irrelevant, because there is no doubt that these crazy bastards are the ones your mom told you not to play with. This eclectic group of MCs, producers and DJs use Shortbus as their outlet for their outlandish and truthfu ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 17, 2010

    Flick Pick

    ​ Whether or not these Park Hill natives rode the short bus to school is irrelevant, because there is no doubt that these crazy bastards are the ones your mom told you not to play with. This eclectic group of MCs, producers and DJs use Shortbus as their outlet for their outlandish and truthfu ... More >>

  • Film

    June 17, 2010

    Holy Roller

    ​ Whether or not these Park Hill natives rode the short bus to school is irrelevant, because there is no doubt that these crazy bastards are the ones your mom told you not to play with. This eclectic group of MCs, producers and DJs use Shortbus as their outlet for their outlandish and truthfu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2010

    Medical marijuana chain?: Amsterdam firm's plan may be killed by residency requirement

    Medical pot attorney Tae Darnell says Amsterdam is eyeing Colorado's green rush.​Among the more controversial elements of the state's pending overhaul of the medical marijuana industry, is a requirement that those operating dispensaries be Colorado residents -- a provision that at first sounds ... More >>

  • News

    January 14, 2010

    Terrorism is big business for the Cell. In fact, it's the nonprofit's only business

    Medical pot attorney Tae Darnell says Amsterdam is eyeing Colorado's green rush.​Among the more controversial elements of the state's pending overhaul of the medical marijuana industry, is a requirement that those operating dispensaries be Colorado residents -- a provision that at first sounds ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2009

    Incredibowl wins big at the Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam

    Don't know what to get that special medical marijuana patient in your life this holiday season? You could do worse than the Incredibowl, the high-tech medical marijuana pipe designed by weed-smoking Colorado whiz kids The guys behind the Incredibowl, which was described in a September Westword fea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2009

    U2's 360° Tour skips comes to Denver

    Update: Just received word that U2 will be bringing its 360° tour to Denver on Saturday, June 12, at Invesco Field. Oh happy day! No word yet on when tickets will go on sale, but they Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 6, and will reportedly range from $55 to $250 online at the Invesco Field bo ... More >>

  • News

    October 8, 2009

    Are you Westword's new pot critic?

    Some lucky writer is waiting to inhale in the really Mile High City

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2009

    Mile Highs and Lows: The Healing House Pharmacy

    ​As Colorado's medical-marijuana industry grows, marijuana dispensaries of all types and sizes are proliferating around the state. Some resemble swanky bars or sterile dentist offices; others feel like a dope dealer's college dorm room. To help keep them all straight, Westword will be offering ... More >>

  • Music

    July 30, 2009

    16 Bit Lolitas at Vinyl

    ​As Colorado's medical-marijuana industry grows, marijuana dispensaries of all types and sizes are proliferating around the state. Some resemble swanky bars or sterile dentist offices; others feel like a dope dealer's college dorm room. To help keep them all straight, Westword will be offering ... More >>

  • Music

    July 9, 2009

    Audiofly at Beta

    ​As Colorado's medical-marijuana industry grows, marijuana dispensaries of all types and sizes are proliferating around the state. Some resemble swanky bars or sterile dentist offices; others feel like a dope dealer's college dorm room. To help keep them all straight, Westword will be offering ... More >>

  • Film

    December 27, 2007

    Missed Opportunities

    Kick yourself for not seeing these ten movies.

  • News

    November 1, 2007

    Dead Letter Day

    When Irish guys are smiling, it could be Día de los Muertos.

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2007

    Harry Potter and the World of Merchandising

    When Irish guys are smiling, it could be Día de los Muertos.

  • Music

    November 30, 2006

    Eagle*Seagull

    This Nebraska group has international appeal.

  • Music

    July 20, 2006

    Listen Up

    Fast reviews of recent releases

  • News

    June 30, 2005

    What's So Funny

    Fast reviews of recent releases

  • Music

    June 16, 2005

    zZz

    Saturday, June 18, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • Summer Guide

    June 2, 2005

    How to Survive...A Summer Stuck at Home

    Head to far-flung shores with this season's crop of travelogues.

  • Film

    February 17, 2005

    The Camera's Weeping Eye

    Heartbreak finally meets hope at an Indian brothel.

  • Film

    December 19, 2002

    Gangs Mentality

    Scorsese's latest epic offers a slice-and-dice history of New York City.

  • News

    July 25, 2002

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of July 25, 2002

  • News

    July 18, 2002

    Sip of Fools

    GHB helps you dance 'til you drop. Dead, maybe.

  • Music

    June 20, 2002

    Club Scout

    Hipp-E

  • Music

    September 27, 2001

    Critic's Choice

    Asylum Street Spankers

  • Calendar

    March 29, 2001

    Best After-Hours Club

    Amsterdam

  • New Year's Eve

    December 14, 2000

    What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

    Good question. Try these answers on for size.

  • Dining

    November 9, 2000

    Service With a Song

    You'll be whistling a happy tune after a meal at Bravo!

  • Best of Denver

    June 29, 2000

    Best after-hours club

    Club Synergy

  • Dining

    April 13, 2000

    Check, Please!

    Readers give our food critic something to chew on.

  • Music

    March 23, 2000

    Spanker Madness

    The Asylum Street Spankers
    (Spanks-a-Lot)

  • Music

    August 5, 1999

    Playlist

    The Asylum Street Spankers
    (Spanks-a-Lot)

  • Music

    December 3, 1998

    Music by the Pound

    The Pound Boys' DJ Dealer is keeping the beat in Denver and beyond.

  • News

    September 10, 1998

    Off Limits

    The Pound Boys' DJ Dealer is keeping the beat in Denver and beyond.

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