Latin America

Marijuana: Barack Obama says no to legalizing drugs -- but what's that mean for Colorado?

It's been six months to the day since the passage of Amendment 64, which allows adults 21 and over in Colorado to use and possess small amounts of marijuana -- and just under five months since Governor John Hickenlooper signed it into law. But even as legislators rush to finish A64-related pot bills ... More >>

Ask a Mexican: What do the words on this T-shirt mean?

Smashburger hauls its buns all the way to Costa Rica

Smashburger, a homegrown burger chain, just opened a new location in Costa Rica. And so far, it's been a smashing success, with a special, indigenous burger and fries combo and more international flavors to come. See also: -Smashburger and New Belgium team up on burger-and-beer pairings -Smashbur ... More >>

Why do gabachos always talk about money?

Rudy Ch. Garcia takes us inside The Closet of Discarded Dreams

In Rudy Ch. Garcia's debut novel, The Closet of Discarded Dreams, a man awakens in a strange, surreal world made up of dreams -- his own, and everyone else's. In this bizarre place, Che Guevara and Marilyn Monroe debate philosophy and no one ever dies, but not everything is as wonderful as it seems. ... More >>

How do Latinos refer to themselves?

Five must-see (and do!) events at the Colorado Brazil Fest

Brazilian music and dance are taking over Boulder for the first annual Colorado Brazil Fest, hosted by the Boulder Samba School. The three-day Brazilian culture immersion festival, from Aug. 2-4, will feature music and dance performances showcasing local talent, a variety of workshops, Capoeira demo ... More >>

Summer Guide 2012: Things to do June 21-27

We released our 2012 Summer Guide in June, including hundreds of events and opportunities to escape both in the city and in the great outdoors. Each Thursday, we'll roll out the best things to do this week, making it easier for you to plan your summer. Among this week's listings are the Westword Mus ... More >>

Spirit Airlines makes Denver debut amid bad PR over boycott, baggage fees

Beginning at 9:45 a.m., Spirit Airlines will celebrate its return to Denver International Airport with a slew of events, including the first landing of a flight from the discount carrier in eight years. But something else is arriving along with this Las Vegas-to-Denver junket -- terrible publicity ... More >>

Hot Lunch Apostles, a play by Boulder' Sidney Goldfarb, hits New York

Hot Lunch Apostles, a play by Boulder poet and playwright Sidney Goldfarb, will open at New York's La MaMa Ellen Stewart Theatre on March 1 as part of the fabled Off-off-Broadway theater's fifty-year celebration. Produced by the Talking Band, a collaborative group that spins evocative tapestries of ... More >>

Andrew Romanoff says time isn't right to take on Mike Coffman in race for Congress

Andrew Romanoff.​Andrew Romanoff returns his calls, but it may take him a while. We dialed the ex-Colorado House speaker and Senate candidate for our November 22 interview with Democrat Joe Miklosi, who's taking on Mike Coffman in the 6th Congressional District, about rumors that he was being ... More >>

Starz Denver Film Fest attendance, revenue up, Starz FilmCenter replacement search goes on

Tom Botelho.​Denver Film Society executive director Tom Botelho is still recovering from the just-concluded Starz Denver Film Festival; he's got a severe cold. But the word of mouth about the fest makes him feel better, and so do attendance and revenue figures, both of which appear to be up ov ... More >>

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Tamales Moreno just might have Colorado's best tamales

Photos: Hidden Gems at Tamales Moreno in Lakewood

Two new exhibits highlight a wealth of decorative art and design

Round two with Root Down's Justin Cucci: Linger, muthafuckas!!!!

Lori Midson​ Justin Cucci Root Down 1600 West 33rd Avenue 303-993-4200 www.rootdowndenver.com This is part two of my interview with Justin Cucci, owner and executive chef of Root Down and Linger. Part one of my interview with Cucci ran in this space yesterday. Favorite restaurant in Amer ... More >>

Ask Tom Tancredo: Why does the Mexican government encourage a mass exodus to the U.S.?

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The List: Top ten way-south-of-the-border restaurants in Denver

Denver has lots of great Mexican restaurants, a few good Latin American restaurants, and not many South American restaurants. But Fogo de Chao, which opened this summer, would be a great restaurant on any continent. Here are Denver's ten top way-south-of-the-border restaurants. ​Aji Latin Ame ... More >>

Get Lucky

Irish food and wine rule the night at Lannie’s.

The dim sum shines at Star Kitchen

Another point of view about the Cinemark/Milk boycott

The December 1 blog "Boulder's Milk Boycott Missing One Thing: Milk" tells of a protest against the Cinemark movie-theater chain, whose head man, Alan Stock, donated $9,999 to the California campaign to outlaw gay marriage. Locals activists inspired by a campaign headquartered on the web at NoMILKfo ... More >>

Letters to the Editor

From the week of September 25, 2008

Give Peace Jam a Chance

Adolfo Perez Esquivel speaks out.

Day One: Cuba Teaches Us Lesson Number One

Letters to the Editor

From the week of 9/20/2007

Letters to the Editor

From the week of September 14, 2006

Get Real

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

Getting a Footy Hold

Aussie Rules Football reaches out to the untapped Yank talent pool.

Cine Bon!

Remembering the films that heated up cinemas this year.

Savage Beauty

The DAM's Tiwanaku is an impressive, groundbreaking exhibit.

Making a List

Trumbo: Red, White & Blacklisted offers a timely, if timid, lesson.

It's Not Easy Being Green

Look who's mad at Dick Lamm now!

Fool's Gold

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

Kung Fu'd

Or, what does Miramax have against Asian films?

Terror Firmer

In The Dancer Upstairs, Bardem is the calm amid the political storm.

A Shot of Tequila

Dance to the música at Tequila le Club.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of August 15, 2002

Crossing the Line

Two Colorado activists face prison for protesting America's own "terrorist training camp."

Thoroughly Modern Painting

What's new is modern all over again at three Denver venues.

Off Limits

In a class by itself...

Virgin Rebirth

The statue doesn't look like a traditional Our Lady of Guadalupe. But its appearance is just the start of the mystery.

Big Bang

Night & Day

July 30 - August 5, 1998

Con Jobs

Frying taco shells, growing zinnias--it's all in a day's work for Colorado prisoners.

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