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New Belgium airs TV commercials for the first time in eight years, but not in Colorado

New Belgium Brewing is running its first TV ad campaign in eight years, buying airtime in twelve markets across the country in order to help beer drinkers associate the name Fat Tire with the brewery itself, which wants to push the rest of its lineup. But the commercial, a thirty-second spot create ... More >>

James "Rooster" Olson on turning pedal board creation into art with Trailer Trash Pedalboards

After playing with Denver-based bands including G-Force and Autobahn in the '80s, James "Rooster" Olson made a name for himself with his company Trailer Trash Pedal Boards. Olson essentially revolutionized the pedal-board industry with his award-winning designs, which have been used by an array of t ... More >>

Third Shift lager, a new MillerCoors beer, got its medal-winning start at Denver's Sandlot

Tom Hail loves beer. He loves lagers especially, which is why he stays very late on a lot of nights to work on his passion projects. One of these is a traditional German-style marzen -- a recipe that he's been tinkering with on and off for eighteen years. It's a tasty beer -- so tasty that Hail, on ... More >>

R.I.P. Mike Scaccia of Rigor Mortis and Ministry

Some sad news coming out of Texas this morning. We've just got word that Mike Scaccia of Rigor Mortis and Ministry has died at the age of 47. Last night in Fort Worth Texas, Scaccia reportedly collapsed on stage during a performance with his band Rigor Mortis and was subsequently transported to a ne ... More >>

Thomas Cunningham hit with 18 felony counts, possible years in jail, over "pot brownie assault"

Update: On Monday, we reported about the arrests of CU students Thomas Cunningham and Mary Essa for "pot brownie assault" -- secretly feeding a professor and classmates dosed sweets, prompting three hospitalizations; see previous coverage below. Cunningham was originally busted on suspicion of four ... More >>

Coral Sphere installed outside the McNichols Building today

Denver's Civic Center just added another attraction. Coral Sphere, a sculpture by Yvonne Domenge, was installed this morning in front of the McNichols Building. The two-ton, blue-steel sculpture was previously on display at the Boeing Galleries of Millennium Park in Chicago; it will now reside in De ... More >>

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Meet the winners of Great American Beer Festival 2012

This year's Great American Beer Festival played temporary home to 580 breweries -- and with more than 2,700 beers poured, the fest's professional judge panel had its hands (and mouths) full when making decisions on the winners of all 84 categories. Continue reading for the full list of the weekend's ... More >>

Controversy over fracking continues despite industry's best efforts to bury it

The Stones Roll On

Dog attacks: Which two Denver neighborhoods do mail carriers fear most?

It's the stuff of Saturday-morning cartoons and "The Far Side:" a hapless postal carrier being chased around the neighborhood by the family dog. But the vicious attack on a Denver postal carrier on Monday demonstrated that mail carriers face real danger even on their regular routes. In fact, Denver ... More >>

SXSW travelogue: Wheelchair Sports Camp march for peace and makes dough busking

Farewell, Austin: Kalyn here checking in for Wheelchair Sports Camp and Company's last night at SXSW! Grab a cup of coffee -- you missed a lot since our last check-in: We took our precious time getting out of our RV park home yesterday and loaded in our gear to The Jr (Emo's) at 6 p.m. On the way, I ... More >>

The Merc Slam Team's Suzi Q. Smith opens strong at the Slam Nationals, Denver teams advance

The Mercury Cafe Slam Team, reppin'.​Slam poetry is to the literary world what hip-hop music is to jazz -- a progression of talent and a revolutionary outlet. Denver is lucky to boast of two solid teams that compete nationally. Both Slam Nuba and the Denver Mercury Cafe Poetry Slam Team advanc ... More >>

Wall of Shame

CNN, USA Today, and other media organizations got fooled

The Best Of... iPhone app is here and it's free, of course

Best Of app. Download here​Our Best of Denver issue (which hits newsstands on March 31) is sure to be a big, bulky thing, as it is every year. Unless you possess a European men's carry-all, it can be tough to tote around. Which is why we came up with the Best Of... iPhone app. It's free, it in ... More >>

Social networking: Denver ranked 3rd in U.S. by Men's Health (eat our hashtags, Portland!)

​Congratulations, Denver: You have officially been swallowed up whole by the Matrix. Men's Health recently came out with its list of the country's most socially networked cities, and Denver, of all places, came in third. Do we get a prize for this? Like a new FarmVille animal or something?

Metro State team gets in the game to kick hunger at the Taste of the NFL

Volunteers from last year's Taste of the NFL.​In a country renowned for excess, the hoopla surrounding the Super Bowl could qualify as our crowning achievement in consumption. But at least some people are finding ways to do something positive with our over-indulgence. Over the weekend, Metropo ... More >>

Broncos Bus competing for National Tailgating Championship title today

The Broncos Bus is bound for Texas in search of a title. ​While the Denver Broncos are busy figuring out who to select from the second pick of the draft, at least a few of their fans are picking up the slack and trying to bring home a trophy. The guys who designed the Broncos Bus, a former sch ... More >>

Cowboy up! Behind the scenes at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo

Jobie Dryden, 19, hails from Oelrichs, South Dakota. As a bull rider, he knows the importance of taping his hands before going out. He says that he goes through about a half a roll every two days.​The National Western Stock show has been going on all month and on Saturday, photographer Aaron T ... More >>

Police misconduct: Denver ranks number one in terms of excessive force complaints

​Several police-brutality incidents and the resignation of Denver Manager of Safety Ron Perea have cast a harsh light on the Denver PD. Chief Gerry Whitman doesn't think the department's out of control, telling the city safety committee, "Our use of force per arrest is less than most major pol ... More >>

Cybercrime in Denver: We're number eight

"I have a feeling there's something phishy in Denver."​In the not exactly thrilling 1995 cyber-thriller The Net, Sandra Bullock's character, Angela Bennett, reveals that she was raised in La Junta -- a community whose name she pronounces as if she were Hugo Chavez. Little did Bennett know, how ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder trial, day five: Bullets and blood

Prosecutors say Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams (left) was shot and killed by 26-year-old Willie Clark (right) on New Year's Day 2007.​ Westword is covering the trial of Willie Clark, accused of murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams early on New Year's Day 2007. The m ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder trial, day one: Opening statements and denials of Willie Clark's guilt

Prosecutors say Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams (left) was shot and killed by 26-year-old Willie Clark (right) on New Year's Day 2007​ Westword is covering the trial of Willie Clark, accused of murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams early on New Year's Day 2007. The mo ... More >>

Big feet, big trunks: Ten of the country's most eligible elephant bachelors

Ken Bohn, San Diego ZooRanchipur, a 43-year-old bull at the San Diego Zoo, tries to pick up 42-year-old Cha Cha. "Hey baby. Are you wearing space pants? Because your ass is out of this world!" "Oh, like I haven't heard that one before. Dick." "Caution: A Herd of Bull Elephants is Coming to the Denv ... More >>

A cornucopia of good food at The Q Worldly Barbeque

Cool People Do Like Denver. Take That, Seattle!

DIA Conspiracies Take Off

Conspiracy theorists think something's fishy at Denver International Airport.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of 4/26/2007

Get Real

A clipboard and a camera will get you anywhere -- even on The Real World.

More Messages: Musical Chairs

Dream Team

Not all hopes will be crushed at the Crush open tryouts.

Bright Eyes

Monday, November 7, and Tuesday, November 8, Boulder Theater, Boulder, 303-786-7030.

Off Limits

Krystle Clear

Terminal Solution

Tiny Branson throws itself a lifeline with its online school.

Press for Success

At fifty, William Dean Singleton has dozens of newspapers and all the money he needs. But what about respect?

Skip It

Why the best teen movie of the year, based on a beloved novel, won't be in theaters.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of May 24, 2001

Two Makes Fore!

Can two golf courses survive near DIA?

Give Him the Bird

What do Bill Owens and Bert from Sesame Street have in common? Pigeons.

Sad But True

And God said Ha! (Can you blame Him?)

The Joy of Set

American Analog Set enters the Golden years.

Young Roy

Roy Hargrove is growing into one of jazz's best players.

Doubling the Steaks

Off Limits

War of the Heavy Weights

Prop up your coffee tables: Two big Denver books are coming.

Still Hopping

The Toadies have spread the word by doing it on the road.

Seeds of Discontent

Kansas farmers say their weather-modification program causes rain. Colorado farmers say it causes trouble.

STILL GETTING AWAY WITH IT

THE STATE IS CATCHING MORE HALFWAY-HOUSE ABSCONDERS THAN EVER. UNFORTUNATELY, IT'S ALSO LETTING MORE CRIMINALS ESCAPE.

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