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May 2, 2012
The Gold Hill Inn opens for its fiftieth season this weekend
In 1962, husband and wife Frank and Barbara Finn purchased the old Bluebird Lodge and its dining hall, nestled in the mining town of Gold Hill (ten miles west of Boulder, up Sunshine Canyon). The couple turned the almost-century-old spot -- now known collectively as the Gold Hill Inn -- into a gourm ... More >>
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March 15, 2012
Reader: In Darkness reminds us that we can never forget
Michael Atkinson's thoughtful review of In Darkness brought up tough, but important, memories.
Blogs
January 11, 2012
Three reasons to embrace drinking white wines -- even during winter
Something's been bugging the hell out of us lately. We can't understand why, come the first frost, people suddenly become allergic to drinking white wines. While you might think it horribly uncool to wear white after Labor Day, there is absolutely zero reason to stop drinking white wines once the da ... More >>
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October 19, 2011
Three reasons (and four bottles) that prove riesling is the perfect fall wine
Apart from rosé, is there any wine more universally misunderstood and underappreciated than riesling? There simply aren't enough column inches allotted us to spout off the multitude of reasons this varietal is one of only three whites worthy of being classified as a "noble" grape, but its ye ... More >>
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September 29, 2011
Phish Story: View the parking lot fight from another angle (video)
Update (9/29/11): A few commenters on this week's cover story, "Phish Story," alerted us to another video of the incident that has surfaced. This one, which was posted on YouTube today, evidently, is shot from yet another angle, and the footage appears to be from sometime between the subsequent elev ... More >>
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September 9, 2011
10 things to do for $10 this weekend, September 9-11, 2011
Don't be ashamed of your mimosa intake.Now that Labor Day has come and gone, it's time to really buckle in and start preparing for the big family holidays. Or, it's just time to leave on the cheap for a little while because you blew all your cash this summer on mid-afternoon mimosas in the su ... More >>
Blogs
September 6, 2011
Top 5 post-Labor Day summer gear sales
If, like us, you spent some of your Labor Day weekend trying on winter gear in stifling heat at the Ski Rex and Sniagrab sales, here's a quick reminder that the day after Labor Day is a great time to buy summer gear. Gotta love living in topsy-turvy Colorado, right? We perused some local offe ... More >>
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September 6, 2011
Ali Baba Grill vegetarian spread brings the Middle East to Golden
Vegetarian fare plays an important role in Lebanese cuisine, and Golden's Ali Baba Grill is testament to the fact that you can get delicious (meat-free!) international cuisine as far west as the foothills. There doesn't seem to be a down-time for this eatery; when we stopped by on Labor Day ... More >>
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September 3, 2011
Labor Day: Let's recap the ten best concerts of the summer
Summer's about sweating after dark.From Lil Wayne's on-stage clowning and Katy Perry's cooing, to a perspiration-and-PBR soaked reunion of Planes Mistaken for Stars, and even those teenage, Danish punks Iceage melting the audience Rhinoceropolis, the summer of 2011 was as good as any for live ... More >>
Blogs
September 2, 2011
How to go swimming... in other people's pools
Tupac gets into other people's pools, tooDenver's public pools have been closed for almost a month already, and if you don't wanna fork over the cash for one last hurrah at Water World, what do you do? Baby pools in the yard suck, and chances are, if you have your own actual pool in your yard ... More >>
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September 2, 2011
DPS: Should district push back first day of school to September to avoid the heat?
Flickr. Update below: Today -- gloriously breezy today! -- Denver Public Schools students will finally get a respite from the oppressive heat that has marked the end of August. And since most city schools don't have air-conditioning, many parents and school district officials have been left w ... More >>
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September 2, 2011
Clubs: Sunday's Labor Day party rundown
What are you doing this weekend? Duh, partying like it's the end of summer, because, well, it is! It's also Labor Day weekend, and so hopefully you'll have nothing to do on Monday except recover from said partying. To that end, we've got the drop on a slew of events that are going down this S ... More >>
Blogs
September 2, 2011
Go celebrate the end of boat season with a boat drink
You hear that sound? It's the sound of summer whistling its way out the door. Labor Day Weekend is upon us, and that means that even if we're still able to sit on patios next week, the moment when we're going to have to bundle up and brace for winter is any day. Don't let it go out with a wh ... More >>
News
September 1, 2011
R U Buzzed? The drunk-o-meter iPhone app comes to Android...and in Spanish!
You hear that sound? It's the sound of summer whistling its way out the door. Labor Day Weekend is upon us, and that means that even if we're still able to sit on patios next week, the moment when we're going to have to bundle up and brace for winter is any day. Don't let it go out with a wh ... More >>
Blogs
September 1, 2011
How to survive this year's annual White Party at Club Beta
Ray J as host.You know that scene in "Serial Mom" when Kathleen Turner's character beats the juror to death with a phone receiver because she's wearing white shoes after labor day? Well, things are luckily not that dramatic at Sunday's Labor Day Annual White Party thrown by 3Deep Productions ... More >>
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September 1, 2011
Beers and Ears
Ray J as host.You know that scene in "Serial Mom" when Kathleen Turner's character beats the juror to death with a phone receiver because she's wearing white shoes after labor day? Well, things are luckily not that dramatic at Sunday's Labor Day Annual White Party thrown by 3Deep Productions ... More >>
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August 17, 2011
Colorado beer calendar: Dry Dock sets sail for the Littlest Big Beer Fest at Hops & Pie
What?!? But it's only August, right? Sure, it's August now, but school starts this week, and before you know it, it will be Labor Day weekend, and Sniagrab will kick off at Sports Authority. Then football will be here, along with a chill in the air as our tomato plants die. Halloween candy wi ... More >>
Blogs
August 15, 2011
8Ball & MJG at Casselmans Labor Day weekend
Mark your calendar: On Labor Day weekend, 8Ball & MJG, the legendary Tennessee 'hood rap aficionados, are set rock Casselmans on Sunday, September 4, with cast of locals that includes Fresh Breath Committee, Young Doe, Rockie, Hynpautic, King Teff and Johnny Rocket.
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 >>
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July 7, 2011
Flower Power
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
May 18, 2011
Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales
Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In concert news, Phish is closing out its tour at Dick's on Labor Day weekend, Roger Daltrey is performing the Who's Tommy at 1STBANK in October, Return to Forever is returning the Paramount and Sugarland is stopping by Comfort Dental with Sara B ... More >>
Blogs
May 11, 2011
Phish to close out tour in Colorado with three dates at Dick's on Labor Day weekend
Phish heads are undoubtedly doing the dance of joy right now. Long rumored, the Colorado dates were confirmed this morning by the legendary jam purveyors, who gave word that they'll be wrapping up their summer tour over Labor Day weekend (September 2-4) at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Blogs
May 9, 2011
Carlos Santana and George Lopez bring their Divine Rascals tour to Denver
This fall, Carlos Santana and George Lopez are hitting the road together on a tour they've dubbed Divine Rascals. Co-headliners, the pair will have them each offering up sets doing what they do does best; the former will be playing the hell out of the guitar, while the latter gets his funny o ... More >>
Blogs
March 23, 2011
Jazz Aspen Snowmass announces line-up
Wynton MarsalisJazz Aspen Snowmass, which has been going strong for the last two decades, announced the line-up for its twenty-first season. The June Festival's headliners include Sheryl Crow (June 25) and Jennifer Hudson (June 26). Raul Midon, Richard Bona and Monty Alexander's Harlem-Kingst ... More >>
Blogs
September 15, 2010
Shops at Northfield: Stimulus Act stimulates the Central Park Boulevard Interchange
Shops at Northfield.On a Labor Day detour from DIA, I spent a few hours wandering around the Shops at Northfield. It was a much more successful mission than my first attempt to reach this area, when I exited I-70 on what I thought was the right access road -- and wound up stuck in a hideous t ... More >>
Blogs
September 7, 2010
Labor Day weekend photos gone wild: Electric Avenue Music & Arts fest and more
For some of us, Labor Day weekend was positively electric -- especially those who attended the Electric Avenue Music & Arts Festival. Westword photog Eric Gruneisen captured all the high-voltage action. Check out his shots, plus lotsa photos of Sleep at the Gothic Theatre and Vampire Weekend ... More >>
Blogs
September 7, 2010
Immigration Center protesters target new Obama policy: See photos of the event here
Full-sized photos below.While most of us relaxed and had fun on Labor Day, approximately sixty people affiliated with organizations such as the American Friends Service Committee and Comite en Defensa del Pueblo protested immigration policy at Aurora's GEO Detention Center, as they've done si ... More >>
Blogs
September 7, 2010
Food porn: Gourmet on the Gore
Labor Day weekend offered us plenty of opportunities to say goodbye to summer by gorging on what our state's restaurants do best. And to celebrate, we headed to Gourmet on the Gore, a two-day food festival in Vail that offered tastes from several local restaurants, paired with cold beers and ... More >>
Blogs
September 3, 2010
While we chill, musicians put the "labor" in Labor Day this weekend
Ah, Labor Day weekend: Time for us to chill and do nothing like it's our job. Our musician friends, however, well, they'll be putting the "labor" in Labor Day. To that end, there's a ridiculous number of options if you're looking to do something compelling and music related, and we've writt ... More >>
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September 2, 2010
Taste Test
Ah, Labor Day weekend: Time for us to chill and do nothing like it's our job. Our musician friends, however, well, they'll be putting the "labor" in Labor Day. To that end, there's a ridiculous number of options if you're looking to do something compelling and music related, and we've writt ... More >>
Blogs
September 2, 2010
Win $50 worth of free food and drinks to blow at the Taste of Colorado
It's Labor Day weekend, and with a little luck, we'll be spending it stuffing our faces, celebrating the end of summer by getting fat, drunk and happy. This weekend also coincides with a Taste of Colorado at Civic Center Park, a four-day event at which fifty restaurants will dole out grub to ... More >>
Blogs
June 1, 2010
Think pink, part deux: Five fantastic rosés to sip this summer
Photo courtesy of Noble Swine Supper ClubInfinite Monkey Theorem roséNow that Memorial Day has come and gone, some people might say that summer has officially started. Others might insist that It's now officially, unrepentantly, rosé drinking season. A few weeks ago I threw down the 201 ... More >>
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May 27, 2010
Afternoon Delight
Photo courtesy of Noble Swine Supper ClubInfinite Monkey Theorem roséNow that Memorial Day has come and gone, some people might say that summer has officially started. Others might insist that It's now officially, unrepentantly, rosé drinking season. A few weeks ago I threw down the 201 ... More >>
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September 3, 2009
Children in the Corn
Have a lost weekend at the Chatfield Corn Maze.
Calendar
August 20, 2009
Plains Speaking
Discover the other Colorado.
Calendar
August 28, 2008
Hop on the Plains Train
It’s last call for the Our Journey self-guided tour.
Calendar
August 28, 2008
A Day At the Park(s)
The Aetna Park to Park 10 Miler runs its course through the city.
Calendar
August 28, 2008
Music for the Masses
Cheyenne hosts the Americana Music Festival.
Calendar
August 21, 2008
Heat Wave
Cheyenne hosts the Americana Music Festival.
Calendar
August 30, 2007
Born Again
Celebrate motherhood all Labor Day weekend.
Calendar
August 30, 2007
Lode of Fun
Aspen hosts the mother of all volleyball tournaments.
Calendar
August 30, 2007
In a Twist
Panties at the Bar features girls, beer and rock and roll.
Calendar
August 30, 2007
McHale and Harley
Panties at the Bar features girls, beer and rock and roll.
Calendar
August 31, 2006
Step Up
Panties at the Bar features girls, beer and rock and roll.
Calendar
June 1, 2006
The Back Way
Our Journey uncovers Colorado's prairie treasures.
Dining
September 16, 2004
Bite Me
Seasons Greetings
Dining
September 16, 2004
Isle Be Seeing You
Caribbean Cuisine Plus is a plus for Denver's dining scene.
Dining
September 11, 2003
Drink of the Week
Raspberry Daiquiri
Dining
March 22, 2001
Check, Please!
Readers give our food critic something to chew on.
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