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Ghana

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2012

    It's nearly Africa at the ninth annual BaoBao Festival

    You cannot escape the groove of African dance. Doesn't matter if you're tone deaf, half-dead or were born with two left feet -- African dance will pick you up and fill you with joy and never let you go. Which is why you should let the spirit move you to the BaoBao Festival, an annual celebration of ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 26, 2011

    West African dishes and a family atmosphere are on the menu at African Grill

    You cannot escape the groove of African dance. Doesn't matter if you're tone deaf, half-dead or were born with two left feet -- African dance will pick you up and fill you with joy and never let you go. Which is why you should let the spirit move you to the BaoBao Festival, an annual celebration of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2011

    Food porn: African Grill and Bar

    Mark MangerThe Ford-Wuo family at African Grill and Bar.​For this week's review, I visited African Grill and Bar, an oasis in an Aurora strip mall that offers a culinary journey to West Africa -- as well as an education on the fare served in Ghana, Nigeria, Gambia, Senegal and Liberia. Here's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    Review preview: African Grill and Bar

    Mark MangerThe owners of African Grill and Bar serve dinner with an education.​I love it when an unfamiliar cuisine forces me out of my comfort zone, sending me into a post-dinner frenzy of research as I try to understand a culture through what it eats. When I first sat down at African Grill ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2011

    Christian Guitierrez, Christopher Bagnall accused of destroying Boulder tulips

    Flickr​At this writing, the most viewed Boulder Daily Camera article involves Christian Eduardo Guitierrez and Christopher James Bagnall II, 26-year-olds ticketed for allegedly picking, stomping or otherwise destroying tulips on the Pearl Street Mall. It's a uniquely Boulder story -- one that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2011

    Students burn bright, fly right in Poetry Out Loud contest

    David Mason announces the winner, Samuel Opoku (third from left).​Memorizing and reciting great verse kept the epics of the ancient world alive. It helped former hostage Terry Anderson survive years of dismal captivity -- and countless closet poets from losing their sanity in a tin-ear world. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2011

    10 things to do for $10 this weekend, January 14-16, 2011

    ​For those of us that hate outdoor activities, winter is the best time of year, because most things happen indoors. None of those pesky barbecues or the guilt that comes from sitting inside all day when it's a lovely 80 degrees out. We've got plenty of pleasant indoor activities going on this ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2010

    Five weird foods to get your Monday off to a scary start

    It's Monday, and in case you're worrying about what you did this weekend or worrying about what's ahead at work, here's a heaping helping of weird food to divert you: ​To fuel your engine, how about the candy bar with the world's worst name, asse. ​Or to get your engine running, a nic ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 1, 2010

    World Cup Quarterfinals

    It's Monday, and in case you're worrying about what you did this weekend or worrying about what's ahead at work, here's a heaping helping of weird food to divert you: ​To fuel your engine, how about the candy bar with the world's worst name, asse. ​Or to get your engine running, a nic ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 24, 2010

    Gunning for World Cup Glory

    It's Monday, and in case you're worrying about what you did this weekend or worrying about what's ahead at work, here's a heaping helping of weird food to divert you: ​To fuel your engine, how about the candy bar with the world's worst name, asse. ​Or to get your engine running, a nic ... More >>

  • Music

    May 20, 2010

    For multi-instrumentalist Greg Harris, diversity is fundamental in creating stirring jazz

    It's Monday, and in case you're worrying about what you did this weekend or worrying about what's ahead at work, here's a heaping helping of weird food to divert you: ​To fuel your engine, how about the candy bar with the world's worst name, asse. ​Or to get your engine running, a nic ... More >>

  • Culture

    March 25, 2010

    Now Showing

    It's Monday, and in case you're worrying about what you did this weekend or worrying about what's ahead at work, here's a heaping helping of weird food to divert you: ​To fuel your engine, how about the candy bar with the world's worst name, asse. ​Or to get your engine running, a nic ... More >>

  • Culture

    March 11, 2010

    Now Showing: Capsule reviews of current exhibits

    It's Monday, and in case you're worrying about what you did this weekend or worrying about what's ahead at work, here's a heaping helping of weird food to divert you: ​To fuel your engine, how about the candy bar with the world's worst name, asse. ​Or to get your engine running, a nic ... More >>

  • Culture

    March 4, 2010

    Now Showing

    It's Monday, and in case you're worrying about what you did this weekend or worrying about what's ahead at work, here's a heaping helping of weird food to divert you: ​To fuel your engine, how about the candy bar with the world's worst name, asse. ​Or to get your engine running, a nic ... More >>

  • Culture

    February 18, 2010

    Now Showing

    It's Monday, and in case you're worrying about what you did this weekend or worrying about what's ahead at work, here's a heaping helping of weird food to divert you: ​To fuel your engine, how about the candy bar with the world's worst name, asse. ​Or to get your engine running, a nic ... More >>

  • Culture

    February 11, 2010

    Now Showing

    It's Monday, and in case you're worrying about what you did this weekend or worrying about what's ahead at work, here's a heaping helping of weird food to divert you: ​To fuel your engine, how about the candy bar with the world's worst name, asse. ​Or to get your engine running, a nic ... More >>

  • Culture

    February 4, 2010

    Now Showing

    It's Monday, and in case you're worrying about what you did this weekend or worrying about what's ahead at work, here's a heaping helping of weird food to divert you: ​To fuel your engine, how about the candy bar with the world's worst name, asse. ​Or to get your engine running, a nic ... More >>

  • Culture

    January 28, 2010

    Now Showing

    It's Monday, and in case you're worrying about what you did this weekend or worrying about what's ahead at work, here's a heaping helping of weird food to divert you: ​To fuel your engine, how about the candy bar with the world's worst name, asse. ​Or to get your engine running, a nic ... More >>

  • Culture

    January 14, 2010

    Now Showing

    It's Monday, and in case you're worrying about what you did this weekend or worrying about what's ahead at work, here's a heaping helping of weird food to divert you: ​To fuel your engine, how about the candy bar with the world's worst name, asse. ​Or to get your engine running, a nic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2010

    After-action report: Broadway Book Mall and beyond

    ​So how many people braved the weather last night and came out for my last book signing? Eleven. Which some people might see as sad, but not me. First, because that doesn't even take the record for my least-attended signing (which would be eight people showing up on a night without apocalyp ... More >>

  • Culture

    December 31, 2009

    Now Showing

    ​So how many people braved the weather last night and came out for my last book signing? Eleven. Which some people might see as sad, but not me. First, because that doesn't even take the record for my least-attended signing (which would be eight people showing up on a night without apocalyp ... More >>

  • Culture

    December 24, 2009

    Now Showing

    ​So how many people braved the weather last night and came out for my last book signing? Eleven. Which some people might see as sad, but not me. First, because that doesn't even take the record for my least-attended signing (which would be eight people showing up on a night without apocalyp ... More >>

  • Culture

    December 17, 2009

    Now Showing

    ​So how many people braved the weather last night and came out for my last book signing? Eleven. Which some people might see as sad, but not me. First, because that doesn't even take the record for my least-attended signing (which would be eight people showing up on a night without apocalyp ... More >>

  • Culture

    December 10, 2009

    Now Showing

    ​So how many people braved the weather last night and came out for my last book signing? Eleven. Which some people might see as sad, but not me. First, because that doesn't even take the record for my least-attended signing (which would be eight people showing up on a night without apocalyp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2009

    Hope Sandoval, Juliette Lewis, the Sounds shows announced

    ​Former Mazzy Star singer Hope Sandoval will be hitting the road next month for the first time in eight years on the heels of her forthcoming album, Through the Devil Softly, due September 29 on Nettwerk. Sandoval her band the Warm Inventions visit the Bluebird Thursday, October 1. Tickets are $22 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 29, 2009

    The List: Real McCoys

    This week's review of China Jade gave me another excuse to bounce around the cuisine and culture of a faraway land without having to worry about the attendant shots, jet-lag or passport issues. More important, it gave me yet more examples of the myriad ways in which pigs can be turned into delicious ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2009

    Today's featured event: West African culture gets a real workout at the BaoBao Festival

    Nothing gets your blood pumping faster than a little African dancing and drumming. Doesn't matter if you're on the stage or in front of it. By the time the drums start talking and the dancers start whooping and leaping, you'll be ready to credit the Africans for inspiring the bulk of American cult ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 26, 2009

    Africa Dances

    Nothing gets your blood pumping faster than a little African dancing and drumming. Doesn't matter if you're on the stage or in front of it. By the time the drums start talking and the dancers start whooping and leaping, you'll be ready to credit the Africans for inspiring the bulk of American cult ... More >>

  • News

    December 25, 2008

    O holy night! This reverend has a real open-door policy

    Nothing gets your blood pumping faster than a little African dancing and drumming. Doesn't matter if you're on the stage or in front of it. By the time the drums start talking and the dancers start whooping and leaping, you'll be ready to credit the Africans for inspiring the bulk of American cult ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 14, 2008

    African Delight

    Culture abounds at the fifth annual African Extravaganza.

  • Film

    January 31, 2008

    American Heroes and Zeroes at Sundance ’08

    Morgan Spurlock makes us look bad, plus (separate!) films on baseball and steroids shine.

  • News

    October 25, 2007

    Recreate '68 Plans to Do Just That

    Chicago in 1968 was a place of violence and chaos. Some activists would like to re-create those good old days.

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2007

    Asante Day

    Chicago in 1968 was a place of violence and chaos. Some activists would like to re-create those good old days.

  • Calendar

    July 5, 2007

    Making the Music

    Wu Fei curates the Colorado Creative Music Series.

  • News

    January 12, 2006

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of January 12, 2006

  • Dining

    January 5, 2006

    Mama's House

    For Ghanaian immigrants, there's no place like home.

  • Music

    June 30, 2005

    Arthur Lee Land

    Dragonfly (Perfect Groove Records)

  • Calendar

    April 14, 2005

    Flight Club

    The Frequent Flyers are putting on Air.

  • News

    February 17, 2005

    What's So Funny

    The Frequent Flyers are putting on Air.

  • Calendar

    April 29, 2004

    The Rhythm of Andalusia

    Multimedia flamenco show captures gitano spirit

  • Calendar

    April 1, 2004

    Sing Out

    Denver Gay Men's Chorus tunes up the First Amendment

  • Calendar

    February 26, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Denver Gay Men's Chorus tunes up the First Amendment

  • News

    February 12, 2004

    Fool's Gold

    Newmont Mining, Machu Picchu and the Museum of Nature & Science make strange bedfellows.

  • Calendar

    July 17, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Newmont Mining, Machu Picchu and the Museum of Nature & Science make strange bedfellows.

  • Calendar

    May 29, 2003

    Up With the Outback

    Newmont Mining, Machu Picchu and the Museum of Nature & Science make strange bedfellows.

  • Calendar

    May 10, 2001

    African Drums Beat

    West African groups find ways to spread the music and dance.

  • Best of Denver

    June 29, 2000

    Best Rapid

    Junior Agogo

  • Calendar

    April 27, 2000

    Dancing in April

    Denver Pan African Film Festival opens with a film about a black TV executive.

  • News

    November 25, 1999

    Off Limits

    A public service announcement from Westword...

  • Calendar

    May 25, 1994

    THRILLS

    A public service announcement from Westword...

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