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Elitch Gardens

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Elitch Gardens' Tube Top water slide resembles Sandworm from Beetlejuice

    Though you can never truly count on the weather in Colorado, it's been consistently warm out there for a while and the forecast calls for it to stay that way. Fortunately, the water park at Elitch Gardens will open May 26, just in time for Memorial Day fun. Here's a look at the latest addition to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2012

    Elitch Gardens wants to thrill patrons with two specialty Wynkoop beers

    Amusement park lovers are going to find a few thrills this summer when it comes to the beer selection at Elitch Gardens -- something that hasn't always been true in the past. Beginning tomorrow, Elitch's will be pouring two beers that Wynkoop Brewing made just for the park: Elitch Gardens Orchard Wh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2012

    Whatever floats your boat: Take a look at our first dip in the South Platte, twenty years ago

    This week's cover story, "Water World," takes a look at the river that runs through Denver: the South Platte. Two decades ago, then-Westword staffer Robin Chotzinoff wrote her own cover story (with Kenny Be illustrations) about the Platte, a true piece of immersion journalism. For "I Cover the Wate ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    Elitch Gardens rings in its new season today with new rides, more flowers and a fresh coat of paint

    Elitch Gardens opens today for its 122nd season, but you wouldn't know this institution is that old by looking around the current park. With 25,000 new flowers, three new shows and three new rides, it looks as though this season's opening could be its grand opening. "We've been doing a lot of resto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2012

    Lucky Pie's Joe Troupe on the woman who wanted her feet soaked -- and dried -- at his restaurant

    Joe Troupe Lucky Pie Pizza & Tap House 1610 16th Street 303-825-1021 www.luckypiepizza.com This is part one of my interview with Joe Troupe, exec chef of Lucky Pie Pizza & Tap House. Part two of our chat will run in this space tomorrow. Unless you count shit on shingles, my mom was not a good co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2012

    Cole Schneider of Handsome Little Devils on scaling down Squirm...and magic!

    It's been a busy sixteen months for Handsome Little Devils. In October 2011, the vaudevillian comedy troupe took its Squirm Burpee Circus act -- a blend of acrobatics, juggling and juggling -- to Broadway, enjoying a successful run at the New Victory Theatre and getting positive reviews in such litt ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2011

    Elitch's Fright Fest offers up two types of fright, plus pets in Halloween costumes

    ​Once, when I was about eight years old, I rode my bike down a large hill made out of snow. That ended in one of the first serious injuries I ever sustained -- a bruised rib -- but it's also a good example of why I've always loved roller-coasters: I love to be scared, in a thrill-seeking type ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 6, 2011

    Orange Is Your Color

    ​Once, when I was about eight years old, I rode my bike down a large hill made out of snow. That ended in one of the first serious injuries I ever sustained -- a bruised rib -- but it's also a good example of why I've always loved roller-coasters: I love to be scared, in a thrill-seeking type ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2011

    CenturyLink to leave HQ building less than year after replacing Qwest's blue light with its logo?

    Big pics below.​Update below: It's barely been a month since CenturyLink finished replacing Qwest's blue light with its own logo at 1801 California Street, one of the most familiar structures in downtown Denver. Now come reports that the company may be vacating the building less than a year f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    Elitch Gardens Fright Fest is hiring -- how's your scream?

    Boo.​You know what's scary? Not having a job in this economy. So here's some good news: If your scream is worthy, you could be one of the folks scaring the bejesus out of attendees to Elitch Gardens Fright Fest. "What we always do is ask people to scream for us," notes Elitch's public and com ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2011

    Elitch Gardens fireworks show tonight will be a real blast

    ​Get out your earplugs! All summer long, Elitch Gardens has been ending every night with a fireworks show -- although the amusement park modified the display, muting the "high-percussive" explosions when some neighbors complained about the noise. But tonight, as part of a competition, the park ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2011

    CenturyLink sign replaces Qwest's blue light over downtown Denver (PHOTOS)

    Big pics below.​A month ago, CenturyLink began taking down the giant Qwest sign that's cast Denver in a blue light for years. Last night marked the official switch-over -- and it was clearly a big job. Look below to see CenturyLink photos of a transition that truly marks a sign of the times.

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2011

    Kristen and Will Stillman get the Glamour treatment via "House of Torture" article

    ​Jaycee Dugard got a $21 million settlement from California, a book deal and a two-hour, prime-time interview with Diane Sawyer Sunday night. Kristen Stillman got a bill from Denver County and a story in the August Glamour, hyped on the contents page -- under a story on jeans that make you sli ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2011

    Bert the Conqueror takes on Twister II and Clear Creek rafting on Travel Channel (VIDEOS)

    Videos below.​On July 13, the indefatigable Travel Channel star Bert the Conqueror seeks thrills in Colorado -- and we've got a preview. First up, he and Good Morning America forecaster Sam Champion, who'll host Bert on GMA on the 13th, ride Twister II at Elitch Gardens. Then, Bert heads to Gl ... More >>

  • News

    July 7, 2011

    Letters: "If you want a quiet place to raise your kids, perhaps Highlands Ranch beckons"

    Videos below.​On July 13, the indefatigable Travel Channel star Bert the Conqueror seeks thrills in Colorado -- and we've got a preview. First up, he and Good Morning America forecaster Sam Champion, who'll host Bert on GMA on the 13th, ride Twister II at Elitch Gardens. Then, Bert heads to Gl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2011

    Qwest sign lights to go out: Will fireworks at Elitch Gardens fizzle next?

    ​The Denver skyline is changing -- fast. On Monday, CenturyLink will start taking down the blue Qwest signs that have glowed like alien azure orbs above downtown Denver for a decade. We were discussing this development while waiting for the fireworks show that has become a nightly feature at E ... More >>

  • News

    June 30, 2011

    Shhh! Elitch Gardens quiets its percussive fireworks

    ​The Denver skyline is changing -- fast. On Monday, CenturyLink will start taking down the blue Qwest signs that have glowed like alien azure orbs above downtown Denver for a decade. We were discussing this development while waiting for the fireworks show that has become a nightly feature at E ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2011

    Elitch Gardens fireworks show lights up the night, but fizzles with some downtown residents

    ​When Elitch Gardens first moved from northwest Denver to a new, city-subsidized home in the Platte Valley, the amusement park promised fireworks every night. But the real fireworks were set off by cranky neighbors worried about the noise, and the nightly shows fizzled. Now, sixteen years lat ... More >>

  • News

    June 2, 2011

    Elitch's lights up the night...every night

    ​When Elitch Gardens first moved from northwest Denver to a new, city-subsidized home in the Platte Valley, the amusement park promised fireworks every night. But the real fireworks were set off by cranky neighbors worried about the noise, and the nightly shows fizzled. Now, sixteen years lat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2011

    Bert the Conqueror takes on Colorado

    Bert is icey like Ceddy Bu.​How's this for a job: You ride a bunch roller coasters, and then you make a television show about you riding a bunch of roller coasters. That's pretty much the job of the Travel Channel's Bert Kreischer, better known as Bert the Conqueror, whose show features him tr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2010

    Let there be lights in LoDo

    ​On Sunday night, a fellow judge and I careened around all the road work downtown, attempting to look at the 21 windows that are all competing in LoDo Aglow, an annual decorating contest sponsored by the LoDo District. Not only did we find an impressive official expression of holiday cheer (yo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2010

    Elitch Gardens skeletons echo fire department's parking warning: Kenny Be's Sign Language

    Denver Fire Department's No Parking Zone gets picked to the bones.​ From the angle in which the above photograph was taken, it appears that the hanging skeletons warn of dire consequences for scofflaws who disobey the Denver Fire Department's "no parking or storage allowed within 50 feet of th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2010

    Kevin Neimond is a West Highland neighborhood icon: Kenny Be's Hip Tip

    Neighborhood Icon #2 of 76: West Highland.​ The West Highland neighborhood is the home of the (former) Elitch Gardens Amusement park and hotbed of Denver Democratic politics. So it's only fitting that the icon shown above would include a reference to a historic carousel. The rotating rides may ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 21, 2010

    Things To Do in Denver When You're Dead

    Neighborhood Icon #2 of 76: West Highland.​ The West Highland neighborhood is the home of the (former) Elitch Gardens Amusement park and hotbed of Denver Democratic politics. So it's only fitting that the icon shown above would include a reference to a historic carousel. The rotating rides may ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2010

    Denver Beer Fest: Brews with the mayor and beer with funnel cake kick off the festivities

    ​Good morning! Have you had your first beer yet? Denver kicks off its second annual Denver Beer Fest today, a ten day fiesta celebrating all things hopped. While the heart of the party - the Great American Beer Festival - doesn't take place until next week, there are plenty of things for the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 9, 2010

    Brews You Can Use

    ​Good morning! Have you had your first beer yet? Denver kicks off its second annual Denver Beer Fest today, a ten day fiesta celebrating all things hopped. While the heart of the party - the Great American Beer Festival - doesn't take place until next week, there are plenty of things for the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2010

    Denver Post's Colorado Sunday section dies quietly at age five

    From the August 22 Colorado Sunday.​Colorado Sunday, a weekly Denver Post feature that celebrated the people, places and things associated with the Western lifestyle, is going away. And it's not doing so with a bang. According to Post editor Greg Moore, corresponding via e-mail, "We just felt ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2010

    Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Denver Beer Fest dominates and Lala's turns two

    A Flickr photo​Don't pretend like you didn't know this week marks the start of the Denver Beer Fest. We'll be covering it extensively, so check back for updates on what hoppy happenings are taking place. But, believe it or not, that's not all that's going on this week in culinary events. Keep ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2010

    Proposing on a roller coaster and what we might get for 'Melo

    Look ma, no hands!​And now for your final blog roundup of the week: Roundball Trading Company gives us its speculations on the all-but-impending Carmelo Anthony trade. Gilbert Arenas, really? Purple Row has a breakdown of the Rockies' weekend series with the "venomless" Arizona Diamondbacks. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2010

    Dweezil Zappa keeps his father's music alive at the Paramount

    ​ Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa 06.07.10 | The Paramount Theatre Dweezil Zappa stressed again and again how thoroughly his band had done their homework. At several points during Monday's two and a half hour show, he explained how the seven-member ensemble had dissected the original stereo mixes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2010

    Denver's Most Dogged: Kenny Be knows dog-lovers and what they want

    ​In this week's Westword, Kenny Be draws "Denver's Most Dogged" -- a breakdown of the city's rabid dog-lovers. After dividing the dog-lovers into six types -- from Petrosexuals to Dogvocates -- he outlines their every desire. Click through to see where you and your dog fit in ...

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2010

    Tonight: Mixology, wine and beer

    ​For those who prefer pot of the stainless steel variety, there are several food-and-booze events today. Among them: Paul Dolan will pair his organic, biodynamic wines with food by the Denver FIVE's tastemakers at TAG, 1441 Larimer Street. The dinner runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and costs $75; ca ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2010

    Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Earth Day specials across the city

    ​The big news in food this week is Earth Day; you'll find a variety of Earth Day specials at various area restaurants, plus a screening of Food, Inc. on PBS to kick things off the night before. Here's a taste of what to expect: Monday, April 19: Dine out today at Dino's, 10040 West Colfax Av ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2010

    Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Tequila dinners and tea festivals

    ​There are many eating and drinking opportunities this week, including a beer-and-cheese pairing, a tequila dinner and the annual World Tea Festival. Here's a taste of what's ahead: Monday, January 25: Learn how to add the flavor of North Africa to your menu at Cook Street School of Fine Coo ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 24, 2009

    Another Act for the Elitch Theatre

    ​There are many eating and drinking opportunities this week, including a beer-and-cheese pairing, a tequila dinner and the annual World Tea Festival. Here's a taste of what's ahead: Monday, January 25: Learn how to add the flavor of North Africa to your menu at Cook Street School of Fine Coo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2009

    Dodger Talk host treats Denver like a joke

    Ken Levine.​Ken Levine, the host of the Los Angeles Dodgers post-game radio show called Dodger Talk, is a comedy writer whose TV credits include Cheers, Frasier and The Simpsons -- good shows all. But Denverites may not be terribly amused by his latest offering, a blog headlined "Things To Do ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2009

    Wake-Up Call: The DNC's island of misfit toys

    ​I'm looking across the highway at the Pepsi Center and Invesco Field at Mile High, the settings for so many memorable sights during the Democratic National Convention, which kicked off exactly a year ago today. And between them -- at least from this vantage point -- is Elitch Gardens, where, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 4, 2009

    High on Highland

    A market sprouts on Boulder Street.

  • Dining

    January 15, 2009

    Rosa Mia Inn is just the spot for a nice, quiet drink

    A market sprouts on Boulder Street.

  • Calendar

    October 2, 2008

    Let There Be Night

    Learn how to take beautiful photos of the world after dark.

  • Calendar

    July 19, 2007

    Riding Low

    Learn how to take beautiful photos of the world after dark.

  • Calendar

    June 28, 2007

    Garden Fresh

    Learn how to take beautiful photos of the world after dark.

  • Calendar

    June 14, 2007

    Cautionary Tale

    Dad's in for a treat this Father's Day.

  • Calendar

    June 14, 2007

    Foosball Fever

    Dad's in for a treat this Father's Day.

  • Calendar

    April 26, 2007

    Garden of Elitch

    Dad's in for a treat this Father's Day.

  • Calendar

    October 5, 2006

    A Tisket, A Casket

    Dad's in for a treat this Father's Day.

  • Dining

    July 17, 2003

    Consumed

    Wagons, Ho!

  • Dining

    July 10, 1997

    Taken for a Ride

    Wagons, Ho!

  • News

    July 19, 1995

    FOR YOUR AMUSEMENT

    THE CITY IS UP TO ITS NECK IN THE OLD ELITCH'S--AND NOW IT'S CLAMMING UP.QUEASY RIDERS THE BATTLE OVER THE OLD ELITCH'S THROWS A CITY COUNCILMAN--AND HIS CONSTITUENTS--FOR A LOOP.

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