Subject:

Easter

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2012

    Medical marijuana: Dacono mulls dispensary ban

    Tiny Dacono is poised to become the next municipality to ban medical marijuana centers after council members met to discuss the issue in a work group Monday evening. According to the Longmont Times-Call, a majority of the council members, including Mayor Charles Sigman, favored banning the three c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2012

    Reader: Andy Kelso charms as Prince Fiyero in Wicked

    Andy Kelso flew back to Colorado last week for a starring role in Wicked -- and "it's incredible" to be back home, says the Aurora native. "I already have heard from old high school and childhood friends who are coming to see the show and have reached out to say congratulations. It's sure to be a bu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2012

    Lucile's Creole Cafe dishes up comfort food for vegetarians, too

    It's tough to be a vegetarian in the South, and damn near impossible to be vegan (at least if you want to it out). So even though Lucile's Creole Cafe doesn't have a huge vegetarian selection (and vegans are pretty much out of luck), the vegetarian options that are on the menu are so amazing that it ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2012

    Theo Adley sells the Pinyon in Boulder to Denver-based H BurgerCO

    On Friday afternoon, I got the text: "Heeeeey! I sold the Pinyon -- going to make the move to Denver. Kablammo!" read the message from Theo Adley, the exec chef-owner of the Pinyon in Boulder, a restaurant he opened in late 2010 on the East End of the Pearl Street Mall that quickly generated accolad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2012

    10 things to do for $10 this weekend, April 6-8, 2012

    Spending money is such a bummer. Luckily, you don't have to drop that much cash to have fun this weekend. Whether you fancy a mystical art show, Hunger Games costume contest or a 3-D dance party, we've got them (and more!), all for under $10. Get out there and enjoy the spring. For a full listing ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2012

    Easter egg hunt in Old Colorado City canceled because of shmucky parents

    Old Colorado City canceled its annual Easter egg hunt this year. The reason? Bad behavior at the 2011 event -- not by the pint-sized participants, but by their overprotective parents, who behaved like such greedy shmucks that the town decided the annual eggstravaganza wasn't worth the trouble...or b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2012

    The Thorn, a Vegas-style passion play, takes Easter up a notch

    For hundreds of years, Christians all over the world have been telling the story of Jesus Christ's life and death in the form of dramatic theater. From the devout actors in the Philippines using actual nails-through-the-hands, to Mel Gibson grossing $600 million portraying the bloodiest Jesus in Hol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2012

    Colorado beer calendar: Avery, Twisted Pine roll out new beers

    Odell Brewing is getting ready to host its revitalized Small Batch Festival on May 26 in Fort Collins, and the brewery is asking beer lovers to pick something for Odell to brew. You can go to the brewery's Facbook page and vote (or head to the web site, which was down this morning, but should hopefu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2012

    Colorado beer calendar: IPApril at Rackhouse Pub; barrel-aged beers at Hops & Pie

    Craft brewers sold $8.7 billion worth of beer in 2011, up more than 9 percent over the previous year, according to the Boulder-based Brewers Association. That's a lot of suds. The total amount of beer they made rose 13 percent, or roughly 1.3 million barrels, to nearly 11.5 million barrels. The num ... More >>

  • Film

    March 1, 2012

    Holocaust tale In Darkness strikes a familiar chord

    Craft brewers sold $8.7 billion worth of beer in 2011, up more than 9 percent over the previous year, according to the Boulder-based Brewers Association. That's a lot of suds. The total amount of beer they made rose 13 percent, or roughly 1.3 million barrels, to nearly 11.5 million barrels. The num ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2011

    Swedish holiday smorgasbords at IKEA (PHOTOS)

    J. Wohletz​Those clever Swedes just keep finding ways to get people in their store, and reasonably-priced, all-you-can-eat buffets of dishes dusted with dill and sweet marzipan cakes will have eager Denverites over a herring barrel, stuffed to the gills. IKEA Centennial is holding a holiday s ... More >>

  • News

    November 24, 2011

    The Big Bitch

    The secret behind long sentences handed out to repeat offenders in the 18th Judicial District

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    Eric Skokan's seventy-acre Black Cat Farm began as a backyard garden

    Kirsten BoyerEric Skokan in his root cellar.​Six years ago, while his Black Cat restaurant was under construction in Boulder, Eric Skokan and his wife, Jill, planted a garden in their back yard.

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2011

    Randy Cleveland, firefighter & alleged abuser, said to have been high-fived by friendly cops

    Big pic below.​Brighton firefighter and former deputy sheriff Randy Cleveland is facing six felony counts, including assault and sex-assault charges, related to an alleged campaign of violence aimed at his wife and kids. But also under fire is the Brighton Police Department, which accusers say ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2011

    This weekend in Stoke: Easter eggcelence edition

    ​Thank you, Easter bunny! Copper Mountain's Spring Sunsation festival and 2010/2011 ski season winds up this weekend with a world record attempt on Saturday at 10 a.m. "Time to break out those swimsuits and sunglasses, because we're going to be trying to break the world record for most people ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2011

    Gettin' Crafty: Natural dyes for your Easter eggs

    Successful blueberry-dye​For all those who give pom-pom critters for birthdays, feel an urge to stick googly eyes on everything or just occasionally get a twitch to fold some origami, we bring you "Gettin' Crafty" where we feature a craft you can easily make with minimal supplies and limited f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2011

    Today in Stoke: Last-chance Spring lift ticket deals

    ​Beaver Creek, Silverton Mountain and Echo Mountain all called it quits for the season yesterday, but that doesn't mean there isn't still perfectly good skiing and snowboarding to be had: Copper Mountain, Vail, Winter Park, Aspen Highlands and Snowmass are all throwing rites of Spring bashes t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2011

    Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Vine Street anniversary and Earth Day

    ​Whether you're more excited about getting your grub on circa April 20 -- the worldwide official day celebrating all things cannabinoid -- or April 22, Earth Day, there are plenty of food-related events taking place around town. Here's what's on the menu:

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2011

    A very special Easter message from the Prophet Elijah

    Stop lying to our children.​It's April, and Easter will be here before you know it -- which means it's time for the Prophet Elijah to weigh in. One of our perennial tip-line favorites, the prophet calls us with impressive regularity to tell us his thoughts on a variety of subjects, including w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2011

    Today in Stoke: Do you have any idea what the street value of this Spring storm is?

    Still from "Better Off Dead"​Every ski resort in Colorado got hit with snow from Sunday's storm, good news for the Spring Break set and anybody looking to get some last days in before the season's over, and even better news for the local economy: All that white stuff equals lots of green stuff ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2011

    Lon Symensma, exec chef of ChoLon, rips on bird's nests, extols the virtues of lop chong and admits that his favorite macaroni and cheese is made with Velveeta

    Lori Midson​ Lon Symensma ChoLon Modern Asian Bistro 1555 Blake Street 303-353-5223 www.cholon.com This is part one of my interview with Lon Symensma, executive chef of ChoLon Modern Asian Bistro. Part two of that interview will run in this space tomorrow. Lon Symensma talks faster than a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2010

    Rudolph: He's what's for dinner

    Run run Rudolph!​Caffe Boa, the restaurant in Tempe, Arizona, that served rrabbit at a very special Easter dinner, is at it again, with a multi-course, not-so-tasteful menu for Christmas that's a reindeer roundup. Chef Payton Curry claims that his holiday meal features reindeer not from the N ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 16, 2010

    Kush Pushin’

    Run run Rudolph!​Caffe Boa, the restaurant in Tempe, Arizona, that served rrabbit at a very special Easter dinner, is at it again, with a multi-course, not-so-tasteful menu for Christmas that's a reindeer roundup. Chef Payton Curry claims that his holiday meal features reindeer not from the N ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 11, 2010

    The Edge: Westword's Winter Activity Guide 2010-2011

    Run run Rudolph!​Caffe Boa, the restaurant in Tempe, Arizona, that served rrabbit at a very special Easter dinner, is at it again, with a multi-course, not-so-tasteful menu for Christmas that's a reindeer roundup. Chef Payton Curry claims that his holiday meal features reindeer not from the N ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2010

    Tim Tebow: Rolling Stone piece praising him attacked for implying CO Springs hates gays

    Tim Tebow and mom for FOTF.​Among the most commented pieces on the Colorado Springs Gazette's website in recent days has been an editorial spurred by a Westword post, "Tim Tebow: Rolling Stone's Matt Taibbi Reluctantly Predicts Big Things for 'Kid Jesus.'" Not that Gazette editorialist Wayne ... More >>

  • News

    July 29, 2010

    ILLEGAL, from Terry Greene Sterling

    Tim Tebow and mom for FOTF.​Among the most commented pieces on the Colorado Springs Gazette's website in recent days has been an editorial spurred by a Westword post, "Tim Tebow: Rolling Stone's Matt Taibbi Reluctantly Predicts Big Things for 'Kid Jesus.'" Not that Gazette editorialist Wayne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2010

    Peeps trial: Carol Burdick told "one person's artwork is another person's mess"

    Carol Burdick and peep.​At last, the moment has arrived. At this writing, the trial of Carol Burdick, who says she was evicted from her apartment for putting a Peeps display over her door to celebrate Easter 2009, is underway. The tension is unbearable -- especially for Comedy Central's Steph ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2010

    Silly rabbit, you're Easter dinner!

    ​If you're in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, hop on over to Caffe Boa for an Easter dinner with all the trimmings. Most of them bunny. Executive chef Payton Curry planned the menu for this Easter service, which includes such rabbit-enriched dishes as carrot soup with a crispy rabbit confit, raviol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2010

    Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Hour of Power to Easter brunches

    A Flickr photo.​On tap this week: everything from classes on seasonal soups and breads to a pie contest to the wrap-up of 151 Days of Tequila to Easter brunches galore. Here's a taste of this town's culinary offerings: Monday, March 29: Interstate Kitchen & Bar, 901 West 10th Avenue, is off ... More >>

  • News

    December 31, 2009

    2009 Year in Review: When the lows were lower and the highs were really, really high

    A Flickr photo.​On tap this week: everything from classes on seasonal soups and breads to a pie contest to the wrap-up of 151 Days of Tequila to Easter brunches galore. Here's a taste of this town's culinary offerings: Monday, March 29: Interstate Kitchen & Bar, 901 West 10th Avenue, is off ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 5, 2007

    Scrambled Eggs

    A Flickr photo.​On tap this week: everything from classes on seasonal soups and breads to a pie contest to the wrap-up of 151 Days of Tequila to Easter brunches galore. Here's a taste of this town's culinary offerings: Monday, March 29: Interstate Kitchen & Bar, 901 West 10th Avenue, is off ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 13, 2006

    In Living Color

    Music and film come to life in Seeing Purple.

  • Calendar

    April 6, 2006

    Get Up, Stand Up

    Rising Up brings retro into the 21st century.

  • Dining

    February 24, 2005

    Drunk of the Week

    Martini Ranch

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    April 15, 1999

    Acting Neighborly

    Martini Ranch

  • Dining

    April 9, 1998

    Mouthing Off

    Martini Ranch

  • Dining

    April 13, 1994

    MOUTHING OFF

    Martini Ranch

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