Dana Miller

Culinary Calendar for the weekend: Summer's not over yet

There's a cornucopia of culinary events this weekend -- from farm celebrations both urban and rural to beer olympics, wine festivals, a toga party and more. Here's a taste of what's on the menu:

Out to Lunch

Grow Local Colorado's annual potluck is tonight

Tonight from 6 to 8 p.m., Grow Local Colorado will be holding its annual "Growing Our Urban AgriCULTURE" potluck at the Waste Farmers facility at 5685 Tabor Street in Arvada. And it's definitely BYO. "This is a zero-waste event, so we really encourage people to bring their own plates, silverware an ... More >>

Community vegetable gardens will take root in local parks next week

Photo courtesy Go Local ColoradoLast year's garden in Civic Center Park.​The popularity and success of last year's community garden in Civic Center Park (check it out -- it even garnered a Westword Best of award) led the non-profit "Go Local Colorado" to think even bigger. This year, the grou ... More >>

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Urbavore's Dilemma is an ongoing web series detailing city dwellers' commitment to urban homesteading. From May through September, Westword writer Joel Warner will get his hands dirty, covering everything from backyard chickens to front-lawn gardens, from greenhouses to co-ops and food-sharing. His ... More >>

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24-Hour Play People

Colorado Theatre Guild members hurry new works on stage.

The Nifty Fifties

Green Acres

Krisana Park celebrates environmentalism.

Judge Not

Randall Zimmerman was branded a child molester. A jury finally set him free.

Desperate Measures

The men of Starlite Desperation favor the vinyl solution.

Thrills for the week