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  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    Occupy Denver's May Day protest ends with three arrests for obstruction, public fighting

    Yesterday's May Day events brought together protesters across the world in support of workers' rights, with Occupy Denver joining other activist communities on marches, teach-ins and direct actions. But while Seattle erupted in scenes of violence and New York witnessed more than thirty general strik ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2012

    Photos: May Day general strike marked at Civic Center Park

    Update, 3 p.m. May 1: Today, hundreds of protesters took the day off from work and school to spend it with Occupy Denver in Civic Center Park. For the local movement and its community partners -- the Mercury Cafe included -- May Day began at noon with a march and rally and will continue until dusk, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2012

    Five acts with more taxing problems than you

    See Also: • Tax Evasion: How to live like a rock star -- and pay taxes like one, too. As the saying goes: There are only two things that are certain and unavoidable in this life -- death and taxes. And while both might be causing folks to lose sleep these days (you didn't forget tax time is upon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2012

    Occupy Denver's Tim Holland on why Saturday's "F*ck the Police" march isn't official OD event

    Update: The decision to stage a "Fuck the Police" rally is controversial even for the Occupy Denver members who support Saturday's event -- get details below. Still, occupier Tim Holland explains why the organization as a whole hasn't signed on: While Occupy Denver (by which he means the entire grou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2012

    Medical marijuana dispensary review: Northern Lights Natural RX

    My first real experience with cannabis genetics involved smuggled Northern Lights seeds from the Picasso coffee shop in Amsterdam. Though I was just a kid and what I grew wasn't anything to brag about, the experience gave me a new love for the plant.

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2012

    Denver Zine Library IndieGoGo campaign continues: How can you say no to this?

    We've reported on the Denver Zine Library's fundraising campaign and what a little extra cash will mean to the volunteer crew that maintains this Denver treasure, located somewhat obscurely at 27 Social Centre in Jefferson Park. And though the DZL is already more than halfway to its goal of raising ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2012

    Bols Genever re-launches in Colorado this week

    Gin may have come from genever, but you can't really put the two in the same box, according to Jacob Grier, Portland-based bartender and brand representative for Bols Genever. "Genever is really its own category," he explains. "We compare it to early tequila importers. They labeled the spirit 'Mexic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2011

    Warren Edson on High Times Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam, 2012 Denver cup (VIDEO)

    Warren Edson​For 24 years, counterculture magazine High Times has put on the Cannabis Cup in marijuana-tolerant Amsterdam to award the best in an admittedly underground community. A lot of Colorado folks made the trek this year, some even taking home awards. Local marijuana attorney Warren Ed ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2011

    High Times Cannabis Cup: Colorado companies win big in Amsterdam

    The number one spots in the 2011 High Times Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam last week for Best Seed Company indica, hybrid and sativa were all taken by Colorado-based companies. Even in Amsterdam, long known as the Mecca for cannabis cultivation and use, Colorado herb comes out on top.

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2011

    Medical marijuana dispensary review: Serenity Moon (University of Denver location)

    ​We've got a new college intern around here and her youthful energy and endless fascination with all things cannabis remind me of my own college-age years. Back then, getting ounces of herb wasn't as easy as walking down to the nearby dispensary. You had to be somewhat in the know to find qual ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 15, 2011

    Seth Meyers Heads Left In Boulder

    ​We've got a new college intern around here and her youthful energy and endless fascination with all things cannabis remind me of my own college-age years. Back then, getting ounces of herb wasn't as easy as walking down to the nearby dispensary. You had to be somewhat in the know to find qual ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    Norman Doray on "Chase the Sun," his upcoming album and more

    Norman Doray.​"A lot of DJ friends have told me Beta is amazing," says Norman Doray, whose collaboration with David Tort, "Chase the Sun," spent eight weeks this summer on Beatport's Top 10 chart. He'll be at the amazing Beta this Saturday, September 17, promoting Strictly Ibiza To Amsterdam, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2011

    Modern Witch's Mario Zoots leaving Denver to join Kristy Fenton in Amsterdam this fall

    Kasper VogelzangLots of rad stuff is happening in the world of Modern Witch, including Mario Zoots impending move from Denver to Amsterdam at the end of August. The group's creative fluidity has led to four sets of hands stirring the creative pot at times, but Zoots and partner Kristy Fenton, who ha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 31, 2011

    Ask the Bartender: Meet Joshua Smith, Colorado Cocktail contestant

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2011

    Today in Stoke: Nature Valley Ski Big Air Challenge at Denver Big Air

    ​The 100-foot launch tower erected in Civic Center Park for the Denver Big Air competition will see its first official action today at 5 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.) for the Nature Valley Ski Big Air challenge, a Battle of the Brands format that will pit the ski teams from Icelantic, Line Sk ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2011

    Weekend Dance Card: Basic Rhythm, Glo Mega Massive, United Dub Edition, Winterfresh

    ​ Friday night is Basic Rhythm at Sugar House. Just Ben from Whomp Truck headlines the event with other locals, including DJ Matty vs. Just Al, Joshua Red, DJJD, Shapeshifter and Shaggy. Sugar House played host to a few different dance music events recently; this one will be more bass-heavy. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2011

    Sole looking for some Tea Partiers to help film a video this Saturday somewhere downtown

    ​Sole, aka Tim Holland, is looking for a little help from fans to fill the streets with Tea Party extras this weekend for his newest video, "White Rage." The filming will be going down Saturday at a currently undisclosed location downtown around 2 p.m. Click through for full details if you're ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2011

    Ask the Bartender: Meet gin, the original flavored vodka

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • Music

    January 6, 2011

    Octave spins live on January 8 at Casselman's Bar & Venue

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2010

    Wi-Fi is killing trees and will probably kill you too

    webshotseww.​The study by Wageningen University has been inconclusive, and more tests are needed before everyone panics and shuts down all wireless networks causing business and pleasure across the world to come to screeching halt. Let's not overreact here, but all variants of deciduous trees ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2010

    Meet Park Hill Shortbus, a global, Park Hill-based hip-hop consortium

    ​ Whether or not these Park Hill natives rode the short bus to school is irrelevant, because there is no doubt that these crazy bastards are the ones your mom told you not to play with. This eclectic group of MCs, producers and DJs use Shortbus as their outlet for their outlandish and truthfu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2010

    The British Bulldog and Colorado Rapids join forces for the World Cup final

    Need to clear some space? Bring one of these.​Have you caught World Cup fever -- and are you looking for somewhere awesome to view the 2010 final on Sunday? Look no further: The British Bulldog (2052 Stout Street) and the Colorado Rapids (who hosted the largest free outdoor soccer viewing even ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 8, 2010

    World Cup Final: Netherlands vs. Spain

    Need to clear some space? Bring one of these.​Have you caught World Cup fever -- and are you looking for somewhere awesome to view the 2010 final on Sunday? Look no further: The British Bulldog (2052 Stout Street) and the Colorado Rapids (who hosted the largest free outdoor soccer viewing even ... More >>

  • Music

    July 1, 2010

    Sole & the Skyrider band bring rock and hip-hop together with a social conscience

    Need to clear some space? Bring one of these.​Have you caught World Cup fever -- and are you looking for somewhere awesome to view the 2010 final on Sunday? Look no further: The British Bulldog (2052 Stout Street) and the Colorado Rapids (who hosted the largest free outdoor soccer viewing even ... More >>

  • Music

    May 20, 2010

    Bart B More at Beta

    Need to clear some space? Bring one of these.​Have you caught World Cup fever -- and are you looking for somewhere awesome to view the 2010 final on Sunday? Look no further: The British Bulldog (2052 Stout Street) and the Colorado Rapids (who hosted the largest free outdoor soccer viewing even ... More >>

  • News

    April 29, 2010

    Did Mexicans get the short end of the stick when it comes to height?

    Need to clear some space? Bring one of these.​Have you caught World Cup fever -- and are you looking for somewhere awesome to view the 2010 final on Sunday? Look no further: The British Bulldog (2052 Stout Street) and the Colorado Rapids (who hosted the largest free outdoor soccer viewing even ... More >>

  • Music

    February 4, 2010

    Chris Daniels & the Bmaster

    We'll Meet Again
    AmbianZ

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2009

    Introducing the complex, beautiful Brim Liski

    Photo by Leah Maupin​Update 11/11/09: The full Brim Liski EP was released yesterday on Latenight Weeknight Records and is now available for download on iTunes for $5.99. We've just learned of a promising new group based here in Denver (with a connection to the Netherlands too, apparently). I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2009

    Omens go European

    ​Ah, Europe. Home of tiny mustaches, hot yet unshaven women and an entirely too-forgiving stance toward child rapists with artistic achievements. And, of course, a firm appreciation of American-style garage rock, which we assume is the reason that the Omens are headed over there for a ten-day ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2008

    The Fainting Goat Stands Tall

    ​Ah, Europe. Home of tiny mustaches, hot yet unshaven women and an entirely too-forgiving stance toward child rapists with artistic achievements. And, of course, a firm appreciation of American-style garage rock, which we assume is the reason that the Omens are headed over there for a ten-day ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2008

    Happy Birthday Dubbel Dutch

    ​Ah, Europe. Home of tiny mustaches, hot yet unshaven women and an entirely too-forgiving stance toward child rapists with artistic achievements. And, of course, a firm appreciation of American-style garage rock, which we assume is the reason that the Omens are headed over there for a ten-day ... More >>

  • Film

    April 19, 2007

    Black Book

    Back home in Holland, Paul Verhoeven uses his basic instincts to craft a slick Holocaust thriller.

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2006

    We're the Tops!

    Back home in Holland, Paul Verhoeven uses his basic instincts to craft a slick Holocaust thriller.

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2006

    We're the Tops!

    Back home in Holland, Paul Verhoeven uses his basic instincts to craft a slick Holocaust thriller.

  • News

    June 29, 2006

    The Skeptic

    Celebrated and shunned, CSU's Bill Gray is taking heat in the global-warming debate.

  • Calendar

    September 1, 2005

    All Balled Up

    The shootout between CU and CSU erupts again this Saturday.

  • Music

    July 7, 2005

    Multicast

    Bahian Coastal Hwy (Obliq)

  • Dining

    June 9, 2005

    Classic Act

    Discover a new world at Chinook Tavern: the Old World.

  • Dining

    January 27, 2005

    Bite Me

    Right Now

  • Music

    November 18, 2004

    Scratching the Surface

    Marco V

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2004

    The Taming of the Busker

    A one-man play combines drama and juggling

  • Music

    May 27, 2004

    Hacked Off

    Bubbling beneath the sweet-sounding hill music of the Hackensaw Boys is a wellspring of political discontent.

  • Music

    April 17, 2003

    Critic's Choice

    Dave Holland

  • Music

    January 16, 2003

    Backwash

    Jerry’s kids are all right: Can the Bianchi Brothers make Denver the Deadhead center of the universe?

  • Music

    December 26, 2002

    That's a Wrap-Up

    Backbeat writers sound off on a few of their favorite musical things from 2002.

  • Culture

    April 18, 2002

    Going Dutch

    The Dutch masters show at the Denver Art Museum is quite a treat.

  • Music

    October 26, 2000

    Bass Instincts

    Dave Holland's jazz cuts to the heart of the matter.

  • Music

    May 4, 2000

    Double Dutch

    The Ranch Girls keep the heart of American country beating in Holland.

  • Music

    May 27, 1999

    Obliqand Proud of It

    The men behind a new electro label aren't all that interested in dancing.

  • Music

    May 15, 1997

    Tiptoeing Through the Tulips

    The flowering of Holland's Bettie Serveert.

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