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  • Blogs

    April 20, 2012

    4/20 in Civic Center Park: Our pot critic cuts through the smoke

    See Also: (Photos) Free Wyclef Jean 420 show at CU in Boulder draws unbelievably paltry crowd There's a silence that falls over the crowd somewhere between 4:19 p.m. and 4:21 p.m. It's not in memorial of anyone. And it's not because of anything anyone on stage said -- most people in attendance cou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2011

    Visit Denver fills your bucket list with lots of beer...and more suds at Smiley's

    Lights for your list.​Good news! The world is not going to end on December 21, 2012. That's the word from Dawn Engle, co-producer of 2012: The True Mayan Prophecy, which airs tonight on Colorado Public Television. But just in case she's wrong, we asked some state leaders for their can't-miss C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2011

    Occupy Denver: City Council's Susan Shepherd calls protests most important thing in country

    Susan Shepherd.​This weekend, in a crowd estimated between 2,000 and 4,000 people, Susan Shepherd managed to stand out. The Denver City council member represents District 1 in an official capacity, but in the few days since her first rally with Occupy Denver, she has stepped out as a staunch s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    The GIVE Denver Center: Volunteerism at the heart of Department of Human Services project

    Big pics below.​The newest service at the Denver Human Services Building is a completely volunteer and donation-based project known as The GIVE Denver Center. Stationed on the first floor of DHS at 1200 Federal Boulevard, this small spot is doing big things for the people of Denver.

  • Calendar

    June 30, 2011

    City Lights

    Big pics below.​The newest service at the Denver Human Services Building is a completely volunteer and donation-based project known as The GIVE Denver Center. Stationed on the first floor of DHS at 1200 Federal Boulevard, this small spot is doing big things for the people of Denver.

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2011

    Chickens in Denver neighborhoods: City Council takes on the urban homesteading clusterpluck

    ​The fight over the current urban homesteading movement can sometimes seem as heated as the battles between homesteaders and cattle ranchers on the frontier 130 years ago. And the feathers will be flying tonight at Denver City Council chambers, as members consider putting a chicken in every p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2011

    Denver City & County Building security can't protect themselves against the cold?

    ​A sub-arctic wind followed me into the Denver City and County Building Tuesday, whipping past the two clearly frigid security guards working the metal detector into the already the drafty foyer. I jokingly asked one guard where her gloves were as she shivered with her hand tucked into the ar ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 20, 2011

    Go Big!

    ​A sub-arctic wind followed me into the Denver City and County Building Tuesday, whipping past the two clearly frigid security guards working the metal detector into the already the drafty foyer. I jokingly asked one guard where her gloves were as she shivered with her hand tucked into the ar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2011

    John Hickenlooper: Coining a new governor at the State Capitol, and keeping the change

    Hickenlooper.​The most moving sight in a day filled with eye-popping activities surrounding the inauguration of John Hickenlooper: the lineup of former governors -- Dick Lamm, Roy Romer, Bill Owens, Bill Ritter (and on video, John Vanderhoof) -- on the stage of the Fillmore Auditorium. The od ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 9, 2010

    The Mural of the Story

    Hickenlooper.​The most moving sight in a day filled with eye-popping activities surrounding the inauguration of John Hickenlooper: the lineup of former governors -- Dick Lamm, Roy Romer, Bill Owens, Bill Ritter (and on video, John Vanderhoof) -- on the stage of the Fillmore Auditorium. The od ... More >>

  • News

    December 9, 2010

    Denver is missing its New Deal-era holiday mural

    Hickenlooper.​The most moving sight in a day filled with eye-popping activities surrounding the inauguration of John Hickenlooper: the lineup of former governors -- Dick Lamm, Roy Romer, Bill Owens, Bill Ritter (and on video, John Vanderhoof) -- on the stage of the Fillmore Auditorium. The od ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2010

    Denver Nativity Scene: Jesus, Mary and Joseph will have short stay at City and County Building

    ​Just as traditional as its tackiness is the duration of the annual holiday display at the Denver City and County Building: Mary, Joseph, the Baby Jesus and that weird Santa Helper Hoedown always stick around through the Stock Show, to stun and amaze every visitor to town. But not this year.

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2010

    Denver Nativity Scene: What grinch stole this Christmas mural?

    ​Denver's holiday display wasn't always such an orgy of bad taste. Back in 1935, just three years after the Denver City and County Building was completed, muralist Louise Emerson Ronnebeck created a 76-foot-long Nativity painting for its pediment -- a painting that has since gone missing. What ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2010

    The Chain Gang of 1974, Jónsi, Wire Faces and more top our weekly playlists

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2010

    Wake-Up Call: Baby Jesus says goodbye

    ​Last night, for the first time in eight weeks, the garish holiday lighting of the Denver City and County Building was not my night-light. That's because the city had finally flicked the switch, turning off the display at City Hall and packing up everything on the steps: Rudolph and his fellow ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2009

    Get lit in LoDo this holiday season!

    Dixons packaged itself for the holidays.​Twenty-seven businesses entered the first annual LoDo Aglow: Scenes of the Season window-decorating contest, lighting up for the holidays (and through the Stock Show, like the Denver City and County Building). And the winners, announced this week by t ... More >>

  • News

    December 3, 2009

    A creche course in why the Nativity gets to stay on the steps of Denver's City Hall

    Dixons packaged itself for the holidays.​Twenty-seven businesses entered the first annual LoDo Aglow: Scenes of the Season window-decorating contest, lighting up for the holidays (and through the Stock Show, like the Denver City and County Building). And the winners, announced this week by t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 26, 2009

    Let There Be Lights

    Dixons packaged itself for the holidays.​Twenty-seven businesses entered the first annual LoDo Aglow: Scenes of the Season window-decorating contest, lighting up for the holidays (and through the Stock Show, like the Denver City and County Building). And the winners, announced this week by t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2009

    Today's featured event: Rick Griffith spreads the words at the Denver City and County Building

    "MATTER: Disregarding the barriers between design and art since 1999." That's the motto of MATTER, the fast-forward local design studio masterminded by Rick Griffith -- and it perfectly describes the show Griffith has hung in the fourth-floor Jury Selection Room at the Denver City and County Build ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 5, 2009

    Spread the Words

    "MATTER: Disregarding the barriers between design and art since 1999." That's the motto of MATTER, the fast-forward local design studio masterminded by Rick Griffith -- and it perfectly describes the show Griffith has hung in the fourth-floor Jury Selection Room at the Denver City and County Build ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2008

    Dueling Press Conferences at the Courthouse!

    "MATTER: Disregarding the barriers between design and art since 1999." That's the motto of MATTER, the fast-forward local design studio masterminded by Rick Griffith -- and it perfectly describes the show Griffith has hung in the fourth-floor Jury Selection Room at the Denver City and County Build ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 15, 2008

    The Jury is Out

    A new series makes jury duty slightly more bearable.

  • News

    December 20, 2007

    Photo Finish

    Visitors to DIA can now walk a mile in our shoes.

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2007

    Best of Westword Winners From 1986

    Visitors to DIA can now walk a mile in our shoes.

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2007

    Warrior of Peace

    Visitors to DIA can now walk a mile in our shoes.

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2007

    Tased and Confused

    Visitors to DIA can now walk a mile in our shoes.

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2007

    Ready, Aim, Fire

    Visitors to DIA can now walk a mile in our shoes.

  • Calendar

    November 30, 2006

    Ice+Snow Days

    Catch the big turn-on at Coors Amphitheatre.

  • News

    November 2, 2006

    Dress for Success

    Fashion tips for the campaign trail.

  • News

    September 21, 2006

    Let the Buyer Beware

    Little meth house on the prairie.

  • People & Places

    March 24, 2005

    Best View of Downtown

    Speer Blvd. at I-25

  • Music

    February 3, 2005

    The Beatdown

    In Denver, it seems, smokers can't get no respect.

  • Calendar

    December 23, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    In Denver, it seems, smokers can't get no respect.

  • News

    December 23, 2004

    The Bright Stuff

    We'll have a blue, not-so-blue Christmas.

  • Calendar

    December 9, 2004

    Freedom Sings

    The Mile High Freedom Band hits high notes for hope during this holiday tour.

  • News

    December 9, 2004

    Religious Rite

    Denver's Christmas display could use a new coat of hay.

  • Calendar

    December 2, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Denver's Christmas display could use a new coat of hay.

  • Calendar

    December 4, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Denver's Christmas display could use a new coat of hay.

  • Dining

    July 3, 2003

    Drink of the Week

    Ruby Red Martini

  • Dining

    June 19, 2003

    Bite Me

    Butt Seriously, Folks

  • Calendar

    December 5, 2002

    Small World

    Where little folks rule

  • People & Places

    April 4, 2002
  • Music

    December 20, 2001

    Backwash

    The City Council votes on the side of youth and music.

  • Goods & Services

    March 29, 2001

    Best Place to Park for Traffic Court

    Denver Police Department/Denver City Jail

  • Calendar

    June 10, 1999

    Night & Day

    June 10 - 16, 1999

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    December 3, 1998

    Slay Bells

    June 10 - 16, 1999

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    April 2, 1998

    Under One Roof

    June 10 - 16, 1999

  • News

    December 25, 1997

    Letters

    June 10 - 16, 1999

  • Calendar

    December 19, 1996

    Thrills for the week

    June 10 - 16, 1999

  • Calendar

    December 5, 1996

    Thrills for the week

    June 10 - 16, 1999

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