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Soda Jerk Presents strikes an exclusive deal with Exdo Event Center to produce concerts

Independent concert promoter Soda Jerk Presents has forged a new partnership with the team at the EXDO Event Center, Managing partner Andrew Feinstein and his crew, which involves Soda Jerk Presents exclusive concert booking rights for the 22,000 square foot building at 1399 35th Street in RiNo. "It ... More >>

Photos: Down & Derby was for lovers at City Hall over the weekend

Down & Derby's first night at City Hall was a romantic one. The monthly adult skate night, formerly held at the Exdo Event Center, took on Valentine's Day (albeit a little belatedly) over the weekend with a love-filled, heart-bedazzled party. Roving Westword nightlife photographer Jim Wills stopped ... More >>

Plenty of pancakes, beer and a pot cooking contest on this week's calendar

Snooze is hosting a Pancake Day on February 12 at all of its Colorado locations: 2262 Larimer Street, 700 Colorado Boulevard, 144 West Mountain Avenue in Fort Collins, 6781 South York Street in Littleton and 1617 Pearl Street in Boulder. One hundred percent of all proceeds from the special pancake m ... More >>

Photos: The Red Ball combines funds and fashion for AIDS awareness

The fourth annual Red Ball painted the Exdo Event Center red last night, when hundreds gathered for the event's combination fashion show/fundraiser to benefit AIDS awareness and research. Continue reading for a sneak peak of the ball -- and visit our full slide show for more photos. See also: - Re ... More >>

Twenty best Halloween costumes at Down & Derby

Denver's regular adult skate night, Down & Derby, is known for its costumes, but attendees went all out on Saturday in honor of Halloween. Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Thing 1, Thing 2 and the walking dead joined a surprising group of peers at the Exdo Event Center over the weekend. Britt Chester broug ... More >>

10 things to do for $10 (6 free!) this weekend, October 12-14

Your bank balance is falling faster than leaves in autumn. But it's possible to have a blast without blowing your budget. Here are ten things to do this weekend for under $10 -- including eating breakfast for dinner, a Young Frankenstein Halloween party, and lots more. And six are absolutely free! ... More >>

All the Rage

Unwined and Dined

Photos, video: High Times Denver Medical Cannabis Cup recap

Within a half hour of the 2012 High Times Denver Medical Cannabis Cup opening on Saturday, the line was already snaking down Walnut Street, around the corner, then halfway up 36th. Not surprisingly, the smell of ganja had wafted even further. This is the second time in as many years that the venera ... More >>

4/20 in Denver events list: Take a hit from these

It's Friday, April 20, and though you may or may not have a job, we're going to get you high today. Okay, maybe not. But we are going to tell you where people in Denver will be celebrating getting high, medicated and everything in between. Below, we've compiled a list of some of the biggest events a ... More >>

It's a celebration, bitches! Mondo Guerra wins Project Runway All Stars

It must have been tough for Denver designer Mondo Guerra to keep a secret for so long, but on Thursday night, the reality-show contestant could finally let it out: He was the winner of Project Runway All Stars. In a watch party held at the Exdo Event Center, Guerra had gathered with a few hundred o ... More >>

Life is a carnival for Mondo Guerra: Party with Mondo for the Project Runway All Stars finale

Will Mondo get robbed again, or will he finally triumph? That's still the big question on the minds of loyal fashionistas across the very universe. But either way, we already know that Mondo Guerra has a bright future ahead of him.

Project Runway's Mondo Guerra says he's ready for his "own show"

Denver designer Mondo Guerra is about to emerge from the Project Runway vortex after a two-year stay, and he'll be the latest personality to try and prove that there are second acts in the lives of American reality-TV stars. Since Season 8 of the Lifetime reality show began filming in June 2010, an ... More >>

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.

Project Runway's Mondo, Fallene and Julie will dress up tonight's Good Exchange for Change

Last year's Goodwill-sponsored Good Exchange for Change Fashion Show and Clothing Swap, which came right on the heels of Mondo Guerra's stunning near-win on Project Runway, featured the local fashion superstar while banking on a trend-to-be: the clothing swap.

Reader: Red Ball Fashion Show paints the town red!

Jim Wills​The Red Ball Fashion Show filled the Exdo Event Center with good times and great fashions on Sunday night -- and all for an excellent cause, the Colorado Aids Project. CPagano was there:

Michael Hancock election night victory party gallery (PHOTOS)

Big pics below.​During Michael Hancock's victory party at the Exdo Event Center last night, rumblings about Scott Ewing and Denver Players links took a backseat to celebrating a huge win over rival Chris Romer. Westword photographer Kate Levy was on hand to capture the scene. Check out her im ... More >>

Michael Hancock campaign sprinting toward the finish line in mayor's race vs. Chris Romer

Michael Hancock.​Update: A short time ago, we published a look at the Chris Romer campaign's election day strategy in the Denver mayor's race that pits him against Michael Hancock. The Hancock crew's take? Amber Miller, spokeswoman for the perceived frontrunner, offered the following takes on ... More >>

It smells good in here: High Times Medical Cannabis Cup this weekend

​This will be a weekend to remember, though I doubt I'll remember much of it. The High Times Medical Cannabis Cup is at the Exdo Event Center this weekend. If you have trouble finding it, look for the rising cloud of deliciously fragrant smoke northeast of downtown.

Rockin’ the Joint

High Times Medical Cannabis Cup in Denver: Editor Dan Skye's preview (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Photos below.​The High Times Medical Cannabis Cup is coming to Denver on April 2 and 3 at the Exdo Event Center. It's just the second such event the pot-smoker's favorite mag has sponsored in America -- and according to executive editor Dan Skye, heading to Denver following last year's visit t ... More >>

Tonight: Great Chefs of the West

A Flickr photo.​Get a taste of some of the town's best chefs at the National Kidney Foundation Great Chefs of the West event, with hors d'ouevres, entrees and desserts that you can sample while enjoying live music. The fun -- and feasting -- starts at 6:30 p.m. at the event runs Exdo Event Cen ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Valentine's Day fills the menu

A Flickr photo.​There's one week till Valentine's Day, and you'd better believe the restaurant industry knows it; our calendar is packed to overflowing this week with chocolate, wine and intimate dinners. Here's a taste of what's ahead:

World AIDS Day: Here and now

​ Even if you miss out on a Mondo t-shirt for amfAR, there are still ways to observe World AIDS Day locally. Here's how to help let the world know that HIV/AIDS isn't over, because yeah, it's not:

Last night: Food porn from Project Angel Heart's Taste for Life soiree

Lori Midson​ Project Angel Heart, the Denver nonprofit that prepares and delivers more than 400,000 nutritious meals each year to people coping with life-threatening illnesses, joined forces with several chefs last night for A Taste for Life, a gustatory grazeathon that raised funds to suppor ... More >>

Good Taste

Tonight: A Taste for Life benefits Project Angel Heart

​Project Angel Heart delivers healthy, tasty meals to people living with life-threatening illnesses -- a worthy cause if ever there was one. You can help this non-profit do its job by attending Project Angel Heart's A Taste for Life fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. tonight at the Exdo Event Center ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Denver International Wine Festival, Primal Cuts and more

​Our culinary calendar is a day late this week -- but the events herein are certainly not a dollar short. Keep reading to learn about the Denver International Wine Festival, cooking classes, A Taste for Life and much more. Here's what's on the menu:

Last Night: Westword's Dish party at Exdo Event Center

Marlowe's bartender Josh Gilette makes an Atsui cocktail with Svedka vodka.​Dish, Westword's annual party celebrating the local dining scene, went down last night at the Exdo Event Center, attracting dozens of local restaurateurs, bartenders, business types, hungry eaters and thirsty drinkers. ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Vail Restaurant Month and Oktoberfest celebrations

​Well, Denver Beer Fest and the Great American Beer Festival have come and gone -- but there's still plenty to do, including a great excuse to head for the hills: Vail Restaurant Month starts today. Learn more about that, plus see what else is on the menu, below.

Fun on the Menu

Dish tickets half-price today!

​Dish, Westword's annual celebration of the local dining scene, will be at the Exdo Event Center from 7:30 to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22. More than thirty restaurants and food purveyors will be sampling their wares, including Appaloosa Grill, Apple Spice Junction, Argyll, Big Fat Cupca ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Wine, bourbon and Burning Can

Marcus Samuelsson heats up Frasca.​There are cooking classes, specialty dinners and wine events galore this week, including tonight's weekly Monday Night Wine Dinner at Frasca Food & Wine, 1738 Pearl Street in Boulder, which is pulling out all the stops: Attendees will enjoy a special four-cou ... More >>

High Hopes

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Fat Tuesday, brews and tequila

​There's plenty going on this week for Fat Tuesday, but if you don't feel like abstaining for six weeks until Easter, don't fret; we've got all the indulgent food-and-drink events to keep the debauchery going for as long as you please, including Wynkoop's 2010 Beerdrinker of the Year brew. Her ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead

Our online Food & Drink listings include dozens of culinary events around Colorado this week, with benefits for March of Dimes and Project Angel Heart, as well as the University of Denver's inaugural DU Vin Festival. A taste of what's ahead: Through November 5: Jax Fish House in Boulder, 928 Pear ... More >>

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Kanye West pedicabbin’ in Denver

Aqua

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