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Spin City! Denver's sign spinners want you to give them a twirl

Video: Sign twirlers show off their most popular tricks (without hurting themselves)

In this week's cover story, "Spin City!," we took a look at the little-known realities of Denver's most obvious pedestrians: sign twirlers. Also known as sign spinners -- but never sign holders or sign fliers -- these human billboards come with a wide gap in expectations. At the Denver franchise of ... More >>

The Sesame Seed food truck hits the pavement

Mei Liu had always been a home cook, but a few years ago, she made her first foray into a professional kitchen, starting a small Chinese restaurant with a group of friends in Austin, Texas. Not long after, Mei, along with her daughter Grace, and son, Gary, drew up plans to start a food truck -- bu ... More >>

Chris Brown does his best LMFAO impression with "Turn Up The Music"

Chris Brown singles have always come in two flavors: Sexy & Braggadocious and Song & Dance -- songs that are either about busting a nut or busting a move, regardless of production or tempo. Edgier singles from his catalogue, like "Look at Me Now," "I Can Transform Ya" and even the recent "Strip" fal ... More >>

Air Force cadets shake their tail feathers to "Sexy and I Know It," by LMFAO

In early November 2011, Colorado Springs Air Force Academy cadets jumped on the LMFAO-spirited Party Rock wagon for a tribute to the band's song, "Sexy and I Know It." In a lip-dub-style video honoring RedFoo and SkyBlu's comedic clip, the cadets face the Army soldiers in a dance-off full of wigglin ... More >>

Review: Scott Kelly at the Hi-Dive, 12/3/11

Tom MurphyScott Kelly​SCOTT KELLY at HI-DIVE | 12/3/11There were plenty of signs around the hi-dive last night indicating that this was an acoustic show. Meaning: Talking was ill-advised. Even so, some people near the stage decided to have a conversation at the beginning of Scott Kelly's set, ... More >>

Angie Arrington of 5280 Fitness will kick-fit your ass to a better ski season

Britt ChesterAngie Arrington of 5280 Fitness, in front of the center's Bruce Lee mural.​What has been the former home for a six-foot skateboard mini-ramp, a thrift shop and the coolest garage sale you've ever seen now houses 5280 Fitness. Located in the neighboring building of Thrifty Stick Bo ... More >>

10 things to do for $10 this weekend, January 21-23, 2011

​Ah, mid-January, the time when random miniature snowstorms or below-freezing days can make or break your weekend plans. It's a trying time of year for people, with cabin fever causing even the most hermit-like among us to try and make it out into the real world. Thankfully, there is plenty to ... More >>

Wing Chun Style

​Ah, mid-January, the time when random miniature snowstorms or below-freezing days can make or break your weekend plans. It's a trying time of year for people, with cabin fever causing even the most hermit-like among us to try and make it out into the real world. Thankfully, there is plenty to ... More >>

How to get my job: Mixed Martial Arts Instructor

​Bashing someone's face in, locking their arms down, kicking them in the stomach -- it's all in a day's work for a mixed martial artist. Of course, every fighter has to have a teacher to learn technique from, which is where Billy Hendricks, a former MMA fighter, comes in. As an instructor at S ... More >>

The Westword.com blog shortcut, August 5 edition

The Breathe boys.​Who's gonna clean up this mess? Today in Backbeat Online: • Q&A with Kyle Evans of Breathe Carolina. • Q&A with Krispy Kream of the Knux. • Tip sheet: Meet Shel, our new favorite band. • A first look at Pictureplane's new video. • MP3 Freeloader: Joy Subtraction. ... More >>

Last Night's Show: The Church with Adam Franklin & Bolts of Melody at the Gothic

Tom MurphyThe Church The Church w/Adam Franklin & Bolts of Melody Thursday, June 18th, 2009 The Gothic Theatre, Englewood Better Than: A show you'd normally expect from a band 29 years into its career. Adam Franklin's bass player had to perform sitting down due to a broken foot, which may have had ... More >>

Yes We Scan

Scott Blake’s Barcode Art Tour stops at 3 Kings.

Heroine Chic

The Devil Music Ensemble plays live for Red Heroine.

Persepolis

The Islamic revolution, and puberty, through the 2D eyes of Marjane Satrapi.

The Best/Worst/Only Latin Action Hero B-Movie Ever

The Islamic revolution, and puberty, through the 2D eyes of Marjane Satrapi.

Westword Music Showcase 2006

Be there or be square!

Our top DVD picks for the week of October 18

Be there or be square!

Dance, Dance, Revolution

Hip-hop, clowns, and war dances meet on the street in Rize.

Master of the Universe

Mix Master Mike wants you to know how the tables turn.

Feedback

Mix Master Mike wants you to know how the tables turn.

Japan's Tough Guy

Mix Master Mike wants you to know how the tables turn.

What Hit Us?

Long Before "Asteroid," moviemakers made their mark on Colorado. A guide to some high and low points.

Feedback

Long Before "Asteroid," moviemakers made their mark on Colorado. A guide to some high and low points.

SUMMER CAMP

Long Before "Asteroid," moviemakers made their mark on Colorado. A guide to some high and low points.