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May 25, 2012
Ten things to do for $10 this Memorial Day weekend, May 25-28, 2012
Three-day weekends rule, and this one is certain to be a hit. The city is bursting with stuff to do, and you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to do it. Watch Footloose, see a Tim and Eric Awesome Show puppeteer, and more, all for under $10. Enjoy staying out late on Sunday night and experiencing ... More >>
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May 22, 2012
Reader: Attachment parenting creates crybabies
Time magazine started the whole thing, with a cover that featured a toddler smirking like a teenager while latched onto his mother's breast. The cover story, on attachment parenting, inspired a response from both Westword writer Jef Otte, who thinks attachment parenting sucks, and local comic Andrew ... More >>
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May 21, 2012
The taste is sweet: How I crushed Andrew Orvedahl with badassery and reason
Eggs Benedict is a notoriously hard dish to pull off. I wasn't even intimidated, though, when my girlfriend told me that's what she wanted for breakfast -- even though I had never made it before, I'm basically like the King Midas of victory, and I made that Eggs Benedict, and it was fucking deliciou ... More >>
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May 18, 2012
Reader: This younger generation should not be permitted to have a child!
.Creeped out by last week's TIME cover story about attachment parenting, Jef Otte penned an essay for the Village Voice about how much attachment parenting sucks and posted it to his wall. As it happened, local comic and 2012 Westword MasterMind Andrew Orvedahl had penned his own essay on how much n ... More >>
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May 18, 2012
Ten things to do for $10 this weekend, May 18-20, 2012
The evenings are getting warmer here in the Queen City of the Plains, and that just means that more and more events are popping up. It's easy to go out on a budget this weekend, whether you enjoy biking to an adult prom, seeing surf-themed burlesque, or dancing at a pink party. As always, it's all l ... More >>
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May 17, 2012
Babies are assholes? Jef Otte and Anderw Overdahl debate attachment parenting
As we noted in a recent post about a new Metro State policy, breastfeeding is suddenly a hot topic thanks to a Time magazine story about attachment parenting featuring a hot mama with a toddler craning up to dock with her nipple. This prompted our own Jef Otte to rip attachment parenting in a Villag ... More >>
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May 16, 2012
The great debate: Andrew Orvedahl and Jef Otte settle their parenting differences like men
The beef started on Facebook. Creeped out by last week's TIME cover story about attachment parenting -- you know, the weird one with the preschool-age kid standing on a stool and suckling his mom's tit -- I penned an essay for the Village Voice about how much attachment parenting sucks and posted it ... More >>
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May 3, 2012
Feel the Force
The beef started on Facebook. Creeped out by last week's TIME cover story about attachment parenting -- you know, the weird one with the preschool-age kid standing on a stool and suckling his mom's tit -- I penned an essay for the Village Voice about how much attachment parenting sucks and posted it ... More >>
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May 1, 2012
Top five sci-fi films according to Dan Landes
Science fiction isn't for everyone. But those who get it, really get it. "Comics and sci-fi are the new archetypes of our culture, we relate to Star Wars and Stan Lee's characters; we've created new mythologies through them," says Dan Landes, restaurateur and self confessed sci-fi geek. And this Fri ... More >>
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March 30, 2012
Ten things to do for $10 this weekend, March 30-April 1, 2012
Just because you're scrambling to get the rent together this weekend doesn't mean you have to stay inside and mope. From a vegan prom to a Mexican wrestling-themed dance party, we've got everything to do this weekend all in one place, and for under $10. So go out and enjoy the sun, check out some of ... More >>
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February 20, 2012
MasterMind Awards honor our eighth class of artistic entrepreneurs
On Saturday night, Westword introduced the eighth class of MasterMinds -- artistic entrepreneurs who are changing the cultural landscape. Since we started the program, we have given more than $130,000 in grants to artists and arts organizations. The latest winners (click on the link for profiles): M ... More >>
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February 16, 2012
Andrew Orvedahl: 2012 MasterMind award winner
Founder of "The Narrators," a live storytelling night
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February 16, 2012
Westword's MasterMind Awards for 2012
Founder of "The Narrators," a live storytelling night
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January 27, 2012
10 things to do for $10 this weekend, January 27-29, 2012
As the end of the month approaches -- and the rent is due -- other expenses fall by the wayside. We start making bizarre food concoctions out of whatever is left in the fridge and skimp on luxuries, like shampoo. But even though the landlord is looking for us, it's no reason to skimp on fun. Here's ... More >>
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November 8, 2011
The Nix Bros. on comedy, short films and what funny really means
This is one in a series of posts in honor of Denver Arts Week that salute some of our favorite people and places on the arts scene. The Nix Bros. have been busy the last few years doling out comedy films of all shapes and sizes, from the patently absurd Rainbow Chasers, to the music ridiculo ... More >>
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October 24, 2011
Grawlix co-founder Andrew Orvedahl on the comedy series, a new web show and more
The Grawlix comedy show has been selling out the Avenue Theater since it launched (it runs the last Friday of every month), so we figured it was time to catch up with one of the founding members, Andrew Orvedahl to talk about the history the show and its future, including a brand new web seri ... More >>
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October 14, 2011
10 things to do for $10 this weekend, October 14-16, 2011
ViaIt's starting to get a little chilly in the evenings as October begins to push the leaves off the trees, but that doesn't mean there aren't a ton of different activities to keep you busy this weekend on the cheap. We have some great films to check out, art exhibits, plays, free comedy, foo ... More >>
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May 26, 2011
The Real Spoken Word
ViaIt's starting to get a little chilly in the evenings as October begins to push the leaves off the trees, but that doesn't mean there aren't a ton of different activities to keep you busy this weekend on the cheap. We have some great films to check out, art exhibits, plays, free comedy, foo ... More >>
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May 20, 2011
10 things to do for $10 this weekend, May 20-22, 2011
This weekend includes an incredibly diverse set of activities. From hanging out and waiting for the rapture to dancing and car shows, you'll be able to spend your last waking hours on earth getting some serious party on. If the shit doesn't totally hit the fan come Saturday, you'll even be ab ... More >>
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May 19, 2011
T.J. Miller on real bears, Yogi Bear and Denver's comedy scene
Gold teeth are not cheap. That's just one of the many things we learned during our chat with T.J. Miller, a Denver-raised comedian who has since gone on to mind-boggling heights of fame with supporting roles in such movies as She's out of my League and Yogi Bear. But his first love is comedy, ... More >>
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February 18, 2011
Last night: Forecasters at Paris on the Platte predicted the future
Last night some of Denver's creative-minded people attempted to tackle the future at the first Forcasters event, a monthly presentation series that will take place every third Thursday at Paris on the Platte. As it turns out, that's not quite as easy as one would suppose, and while there were ... More >>
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February 18, 2011
Tonight: The Huge Comedy Show brings T.J. Miller, Andrew Orvedahl, hugeness
Onus Spears: One badass name."I don't think in terms of clean or dirty," says comedian and promoter Onus Spears. " I think in terms of funny or not funny." Spears' Huge Comedy Show, which goes down tonight, is definitely poised to be the former. Spears, who put this night together, got his ... More >>
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February 17, 2011
Forward Thinking
Onus Spears: One badass name."I don't think in terms of clean or dirty," says comedian and promoter Onus Spears. " I think in terms of funny or not funny." Spears' Huge Comedy Show, which goes down tonight, is definitely poised to be the former. Spears, who put this night together, got his ... More >>
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January 28, 2011
10 things to do for $10 this weekend, January 28-30, 2011
It's the last Saturday of January, which means, well, absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of things, but it does mean it's the weekend and that's all that matters. The important thing is you'll have plenty of activities to do on the cheap this weekend; from comedy to art, we've got you cov ... More >>
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January 14, 2011
10 things to do for $10 this weekend, January 14-16, 2011
For those of us that hate outdoor activities, winter is the best time of year, because most things happen indoors. None of those pesky barbecues or the guilt that comes from sitting inside all day when it's a lovely 80 degrees out. We've got plenty of pleasant indoor activities going on this ... More >>
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September 30, 2010
Telling True Tales
For those of us that hate outdoor activities, winter is the best time of year, because most things happen indoors. None of those pesky barbecues or the guilt that comes from sitting inside all day when it's a lovely 80 degrees out. We've got plenty of pleasant indoor activities going on this ... More >>
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January 14, 2010
New Blood at Buntport
For those of us that hate outdoor activities, winter is the best time of year, because most things happen indoors. None of those pesky barbecues or the guilt that comes from sitting inside all day when it's a lovely 80 degrees out. We've got plenty of pleasant indoor activities going on this ... More >>
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July 12, 2007
D-Town Comics Stand Up
For those of us that hate outdoor activities, winter is the best time of year, because most things happen indoors. None of those pesky barbecues or the guilt that comes from sitting inside all day when it's a lovely 80 degrees out. We've got plenty of pleasant indoor activities going on this ... More >>
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July 12, 2007
Get Up, Stand Up
Denver comics star in Johnny Morehouse's documentary.
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April 10, 2007
Last Comic Blogging, Part 5
Denver comics star in Johnny Morehouse's documentary.
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April 5, 2007
Last Comic Blogging, Part 1
Denver comics star in Johnny Morehouse's documentary.
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December 12, 2006
Shine On You Crazy Comics
Denver comics star in Johnny Morehouse's documentary.
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September 16, 2004
Guy Walks Into a Bar...
The Lion's Lair celebrates one year of comedy -- sort of
News
July 15, 2004
But Seriously, Folks
Five local comics tell all.
News
July 15, 2004
Get Up, Stand Up
I set out to write a story on open-mike nights. But the joke was on me.

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