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Five socially relevant episodes of The Twilight Zone

​Over half a century after Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone first aired, people are still captivated by the sci-fi show. So in advance of the Theater Company of Lafayette's production of Return to the Twilight Zone (Volume 8), A Parody, which opens tomorrow night at the Mary Miller Theater , we ... More >>

Library of Congress and Sony Music team up for massive collection of free vintage recordings

The Library of Congress has just turned on its new streaming audio service, which includes a large piece of the national archives totaling around 10,000 titles. The joint venture of Sony and the Library of Congress gives users access to many Sony-controlled recordings that have long been out of circ ... More >>

Reel Women

The Library of Congress has just turned on its new streaming audio service, which includes a large piece of the national archives totaling around 10,000 titles. The joint venture of Sony and the Library of Congress gives users access to many Sony-controlled recordings that have long been out of circ ... More >>

Mean zine chili: The end of a tasty era of terror

The winner?​When I talked with back-to-back-to-back Super Bowl Chili Cookoff Champion Kevin Richards just days before the Denver Zine Library's 5th Annual competition, the Librarian wasn't exactly cocky, but was armed with the sort of innocent charm that says, My Nonchalance Is a Cover For My ... More >>

Today: From Super Bowl parties to bottomless bowls of chili

A Flickr photo.​Didn't get invited to a Super Bowl party this year? Just about every local bar is hosting a party today; Kyle Garratt offered this list of ten super spots for watching the Super Bowl.

See 76 people become U.S. Citizens at Denver Central Library (VIDEO)

U.S. citizen.​Before the refreshments in the basement but after federal judge Christina M. Habas fervently waved a pocket-sized Constitution during her speech, 76 people became naturalized citizens of the United States during a Tuesday morning ceremony at the Denver Central Library. Of the 76 ... More >>

Free Movie Time: Killer of Sheep tonight at the Blair-Caldwell Research Library

​In the realm of cult classics, Killer of Sheep is king: Arguably one of the most cultish and the most classic films ever made, the movie boasts a compelling lore that involves a budget of less than $10,000 and a release that didn't happen until more than 30 years after it was made, the film n ... More >>

Heating Up With Salsa Wars

​In the realm of cult classics, Killer of Sheep is king: Arguably one of the most cultish and the most classic films ever made, the movie boasts a compelling lore that involves a budget of less than $10,000 and a release that didn't happen until more than 30 years after it was made, the film n ... More >>

Tonight: Green up your plate via tour or film

​Green Route -- a green map to the city -- is kicking off a series of Green Route Restaurant Tours tonight, starting with a stop at 1515 Restaurant, 1515 Market Street. Attendees will meet owner Gene Tang and enjoy a special appetizer plus discounts on drinks. The tours are free, but you need ... More >>

Denver Toy Library struggles to replace its stock

The Northwest Denver Toy Library.​The Northwest Denver Toy Library, located in the basement of Smiley Branch Library, 4501 West 46th Avenue, has been letting pint-sized library-card holders borrow toys for free since 1980. But lately it's been harder than ever to do so, thanks to new federal r ... More >>

The Lincoln Diet’s a Riot

The Northwest Denver Toy Library.​The Northwest Denver Toy Library, located in the basement of Smiley Branch Library, 4501 West 46th Avenue, has been letting pint-sized library-card holders borrow toys for free since 1980. But lately it's been harder than ever to do so, thanks to new federal r ... More >>

Denver Toy Library feels the pinch of new lead limits for toys

The Northwest Denver Toy Library​When Congress ratcheted up restrictions on lead and other harmful chemicals in children's toys last year, it was a victory for child safety. But the move has proven challenging for a beloved Denver institution and repeated Best of Denver winner: The Northwest D ... More >>

Huddled masses yearn to breathe free -- and check out Harry Potter

​ The Denver Public Library hosted a naturalization ceremony for more than a hundred new citizens from dozens of countries Thursday morning. The ceremony has been a tradition at DPL for more than a decade, and why not? As several speakers noted in welcoming the crowd of new Americans, citizens ... More >>

Case against McCain-protester Carol Kreck dropped; lawsuit to follow

Carol Kreck being rousted last July.​Last July, we told you about the case of Carol Kreck, who was ticketed outside a town hall for Republican presidential candidate John McCain for carrying a sign reading, shockingly enough, "McCain = Bush." Kreck, a former Denver Post reporter then working a ... More >>

Denver Public Library is down with social media -- and wants you to get down too

Photo by KM NewnhamThe Denver Public Library is embracing this whole new media/social media thing wholeheartedly. They're active Twits: @DenverLibrary is the basic account, plus there's the account for the library's Fresh City Life program @FreshCityLife and others as well. You an find both of thos ... More >>

AskColorado has the answers -- and more

If you have questions -- and I know you have questions -- AskColorado, an online information service provided by Colorado libraries, is there to help. The 24/7 (holidays excluded) web service puts you in touch with a librarian via a chat interface similar to your basic instant-messenger client, an ... More >>

Twitter Tuesday: Librarians on Twitter? Hot!

Back again with three more great Twits to follow (sure, that sounds insulting, but Tweeters just sounds stupid) for your burgeoning Twitter feed. And as always, follow us at @denverwestword, @cafewestword and @casciato. TweetDenver: TweetDenver is a Twitter aggregator -- they seek out and reTwe ... More >>

The online emphasis of the Denver Post's storm coverage

A John Lebya photo of storm damage in Aurora from a Denver Post slideshow. Over the past decade, daily newspapers have grappled with the best way to cover breaking news items in print -- a medium that arrives at homes well after most subscribers already know about what took place. The five tornadoe ... More >>

Buntport Theater Company skewers other swashbucklers with Musketeer

A John Lebya photo of storm damage in Aurora from a Denver Post slideshow. Over the past decade, daily newspapers have grappled with the best way to cover breaking news items in print -- a medium that arrives at homes well after most subscribers already know about what took place. The five tornadoe ... More >>

Righting Wrongs

Musketeer tells the story of one determined librarian.

Buck Wild West

Musketeer tells the story of one determined librarian.

Really Free Speech

Musketeer tells the story of one determined librarian.

2004 Best of Denver Winners

Westword published its twenty-first Best Of Denver issue and 2004, with nods to John Hickenlooper (Best Political Upset), the Denver Public Library's web site (Best Free Service), Jeff Bzdelik (Best Pro Coach) and High Street Speakeasy (Best New Bar). See Best of Denver 2004 here.

The Right Stuffed

Italian timpani is the star of this Scene Stealers Cooking Demo.

Porn in the USA

I could write a book about the smut I’ve seen at the library.

Dalton Trumbo Statue Set for Unveiling

I could write a book about the smut I’ve seen at the library.

Them Bones

Ray Troll and Kirk Johnson hunt for fossils.

Frock Out Denver: A Call for Designers

Ray Troll and Kirk Johnson hunt for fossils.

Linkalicious: What Cat's Reading on July 13

Ray Troll and Kirk Johnson hunt for fossils.

South Rising

Ray Troll and Kirk Johnson hunt for fossils.

The Civil War State

Colorado was pivotal in keeping the Union together.

Pin the Tale on the Donkey

Colorado was pivotal in keeping the Union together.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

All Colfax, all the time.

Civics Centered

Concerns about the Justice Center and the Civic Center, plus a Bronx cheer for Rick Ashton.

Calling All Collectors

Arapahoe libraries showcase specialties

Best Free Service

Denver Public Library website

Book Keepers

The Denver Zine Library opens a new chapter in Colorado letters.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of August 14, 2003

Off Limits

Dollars and sense

Best Historic Art Show

Colorado Collections II

How's It Hanging?

Life in the penis gallery, and other mixed nuts in Boulder.

Back to the Future

Time travel with Herndon Davis at the DAM.

Best Steps Taken by a Public Institution

Poets Way

Innocence Found

Historical photographs featured at the Booklover's Ball

Best introduction to capitalism

Glendale Public Library

Black and White in Color

Glendale Public Library

The Writing on the Wall

Glendale Public Library

Making Book on Bill Owens

Questions about the religious right are this GOP candidate's cross to bear--or is that bare?