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March 14, 2012
Ruban Nielson of Unknown Mortal Orchestra: "My musical career is like one big ticky tour"
Unknown Mortal Orchestra (due Friday, March 16 at the Gothic Theatre) is based on Portland, Oregon. The band's frontman, Ruban Nielson, however, spent nearly a decade in punk band the Mint Chicks while based out of Auckland, New Zealand. After a few records on the legendary Flying Nun label, Nielson ... More >>
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February 22, 2012
Shipwrecked! An Entertainment could float your boat
The Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company is presenting Shipwrecked! An Entertainment. The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself) through February 25 at the Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. Juliet Wittman caught the production last weekend; here's her review: We're all fascinated ... More >>
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October 14, 2011
Around the World in 80 Sips at Mile High Station
What can you expect from an event called Around the World in 80 Sips? Wine, of course, from all around the globe, including vintages from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, France, New Zealand, Spain and the United States. Tonight's event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. (starting at 6 p.m. for VIPs) ... More >>
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September 1, 2011
R U Buzzed? The drunk-o-meter iPhone app comes to Android...and in Spanish!
What can you expect from an event called Around the World in 80 Sips? Wine, of course, from all around the globe, including vintages from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, France, New Zealand, Spain and the United States. Tonight's event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. (starting at 6 p.m. for VIPs) ... More >>
Music
August 4, 2011
Pendulum, August 10 at Beta
What can you expect from an event called Around the World in 80 Sips? Wine, of course, from all around the globe, including vintages from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, France, New Zealand, Spain and the United States. Tonight's event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. (starting at 6 p.m. for VIPs) ... More >>
Music
July 14, 2011
Empire of the Sun
Thursday, July 14, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 303-830-8497.
Blogs
June 7, 2011
Top five things McDonald's should apologize for
Okay, Ronald, say you're sorry. SAY IT!!So McDonald's is issuing a "surprising, embarrassing and uncharacteristic" apology to its Australian customers because McCafé coffee sucks. "We are the largest coffee chain in Australia, but we know we are not the most loved," Helen Nash, McDonald's ... More >>
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May 17, 2011
Four zesty New Zealand sauvignon blancs to sip while you wait for summer
While the arrival of summer is mere weeks away, it's been too damned cold here to think about any of the best springtime wines, never mind all the fantastic rosé that's piling up on liquor and wine shop shelves around town. But while it's still chilly outside, in our hearts and minds we're a ... More >>
Blogs
May 11, 2011
Moscato: The wine to drink when you don't feel like getting drunk
Last weekend's back-to-back Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby party shenanigans left us feeling more than a little ready to lay off the sauce for a minute. Yet by noon on Sunday, there we were, staring down the wine list at brunch, feeling that familiar urge. That's when it hit us: There is a ... More >>
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April 8, 2011
Global Dance Festival expands to three days
It just keeps growing: Last year, the annual Global Dance Festival expanded from one rave-tastic night at Red Rocks to two -- and the Triad Dragons have just announced a third GDF night at the premier outdoor concert venue in the country. Headlining will be Australia's Empire of the Sun, an e ... More >>
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February 25, 2011
Stallion semen: better than Red Bull?
A Flickr PhotoSaddle upNeed a quick pick-me-up? Skip the Red Bull; how about a shot of stallion semen instead?
Blogs
February 2, 2011
Tonight: Elderton Wines Australian Wine Dinner at Pesce Fresco
Pesce Fresco, 6600 South Quebec Street in Englewood, will host the Elderton Wines Australian Wine Dinner, featuring five courses paired with wines from the Barossa Valley of Australia. The meal starts at 6:30 p.m. and costs $45; for more information, call 303-290-9705 or go to www.pescefresco ... More >>
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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 >>
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January 25, 2011
Pinot Posse wines spark Old World vs. New World debate
Last week's post featuring the wines of the Pinot Posse sparked much debate over the respective merits and flaws of modern, new world-style pinot noir. At one end of the table, we had the new world wine lovers, who revel in bottles bursting with ripe, mouthwateringly juicy fruit, and (though ... More >>
Music
January 20, 2011
Crocodiles
Saturday, January 22, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.
Blogs
December 14, 2010
Stupid ad of the week: Sky TV's maniacal mower lady
Mower rampage!While most television commercials pander to humanity's desire for love, affection and acceptance, some ads go straight for our most primal instinct -- that is, to employ a lawn mower for transportation to wonderful far-off climes in search of our 'happy place,' while carelessly ... More >>
Music
December 2, 2010
Scratching the Surface: Antiserum, December 4 at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom
Mower rampage!While most television commercials pander to humanity's desire for love, affection and acceptance, some ads go straight for our most primal instinct -- that is, to employ a lawn mower for transportation to wonderful far-off climes in search of our 'happy place,' while carelessly ... More >>
Music
December 2, 2010
Diocletian
Tuesday, December 7, Blast-O-Mat, www.myspace.com/blastomat.
Music
December 2, 2010
Tame Impala
Saturday, December 4, Bluebird Theater, 303-830-8497.
Blogs
November 11, 2010
U.S. gov gets tough on cigarette labels, but not really
Halloween, fun!When it comes to advertising that is geared to deter someone from something, the most effective -- and most often chosen -- tactic is to use images that scare the shit out of any would-be buyers or doers. This is often seen in political ads and AIDS awareness ads, and now it is ... More >>
Blogs
October 20, 2010
Bikinis Sports Bar & Grill strips down on South University
Bikinis Sports Bar & Grill has moved into the former home of University Sports Grill at 2442 South University Boulevard, near the University of Denver campus. This is the latest link in a Texas-based chain that got its start in 2001, when founder Doug Guller was on a much-needed vacation in ... More >>
Blogs
October 19, 2010
Five stellar New Zealand reds under $20
New Zealand produces some damn fine wines, and it's high time you started drinking them. Surely by now you've consumed more than your fair share of Australian red wines, right? Plenty of big, fleshy shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and merlot, each of which bears the telltale signs of an Aussie s ... More >>
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October 18, 2010
Next year's Great American Beer Festival will welcome U.S. territories
The organizers of the Great American Beer Festival will make two changes for next year's big show, which will mark the thirtieth anniversary of world's largest commercial beer extravaganza. For starters, GABF -- which drew 49,000 attendees and 3,523 different beers -- will return to a later ... More >>
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September 23, 2010
The Shoe Must Go On
The organizers of the Great American Beer Festival will make two changes for next year's big show, which will mark the thirtieth anniversary of world's largest commercial beer extravaganza. For starters, GABF -- which drew 49,000 attendees and 3,523 different beers -- will return to a later ... More >>
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September 8, 2010
Pavement's Bob Nastanovich on reunion tours, the Fall and dealing with inner-band conflicts
Tarina WestlundPavement is among the most influential rock bands of the '90s, despite not quite becoming a household name, and you can hear the band's influence in virtually all underground rock since then, from the slightly off-center rhythms, the jagged but melodic guitar riffs and the fasc ... More >>
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July 22, 2010
ROCK IT OUT
Tarina WestlundPavement is among the most influential rock bands of the '90s, despite not quite becoming a household name, and you can hear the band's influence in virtually all underground rock since then, from the slightly off-center rhythms, the jagged but melodic guitar riffs and the fasc ... More >>
Blogs
July 13, 2010
Updating the soundtrack to On the Beach
If you haven't seen the 1959 film On The Beach, you might want to tune out now before we spoil anything. It's a post-apocalyptic emotion-drain that chronicles the last days of humanity in a painstakingly slow manner -- which is to say it's a bit slow in the hips but fast in the brain. Anyw ... More >>
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July 2, 2010
"Chill in my Vein" will chill your brain, possibly fatally
The Internet is full of amateur musicians with big aspirations. The talented ones can be truly inspiring and occasionally even rise to superstardom (hello, Justin Bieber!). The less-talented ... well, they are awesome in their own, special way and the very best/worst of them become famous in ... More >>
Blogs
June 30, 2010
Tonight: South of the Equator white wine tasting
As the northern hemisphere tilts toward the sun during this season, the increased heat and humidity (what there is of it in Colorado, anyway) tends to drive oenophiles away from the full-bodied reds and toward the lighter, crisper whites. South of the equator, it's wintertime, but that's no r ... More >>
Blogs
June 9, 2010
Astronautalis on over-the-top comparisons, hip-hop's progression and fans "getting it"
Andy Bothwell, aka. Astronautalis, has oft times been labeled as the Tom Waits or Hunter S. Thompson of underground hip-hop. Like many others in his position, he began honing his skills in high school, battling on corners while climbing rank amongst industry-friendly peers. His unhurried and ... More >>
Blogs
June 3, 2010
DJ Nutmeg returns to Denver and resumes Lawnchair Lounge residency
Speaking of getting back after it: If you haven't heard yet, DJ Nutmeg -- crowned Best DJ by us in 2004, who picked up stakes and moved to Hawaii the following year -- is back in town, and duder has wasted no time getting back into the, uh, mix. Tonight at the, ahem, Mix Music Lounge (see w ... More >>
Blogs
May 31, 2010
Ten things to BBQ on Memorial Day besides burgers and brats
FlickrOr ribs, or chicken, or fish, or steak, or any of the stuff that you normally think of when you consider what exactly to toss on the grill for the three-day weekend. If you're limiting your grill to just hot dogs and ground beef, you're just not optimizing your grill ownership, friend.
Blogs
May 25, 2010
Swirl Girl: Three reasons why wine tops give a good screw
Enjoy a good screwThe wine world has been buzzing all month over the latest issue of Wine Spectator magazine, which has finally acknowledged that not only are screw tops (aka Stelvin closures) perfectly acceptable for wine, they actually fared better than traditional and synthetic cork in te ... More >>
Music
May 20, 2010
Nice Nice
Sunday, May 23, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.
Blogs
May 10, 2010
Yo, mates! Australian Noosa Yoghurt is now available in a store near you
Boulder-based Noosa Yoghurt (Don't forget that "h" -- It's an Australian thing.), formerly just available for home delivery via Morning Fresh Dairy in Bellvue, has been gradually unveiling its Australian-style yogurt (typically denser and sweeter than typical yogurt) across the state and els ... More >>
Blogs
May 4, 2010
Swirl Girl: Five perfect spring party wines
As the weather finally starts to warm up, invitations to springtime parties are sure to arrive in your mailbox (or inbox, as it were). A thoughtful guest will always inquire as to what they might bring as a thank-you for being invited; a lovely bottle of wine is a no-fail option. If you're t ... More >>
Blogs
April 29, 2010
Ouch! Pasta Bible calls for "freshly ground black people"
Black pepper, not people.The Pasta Bible, a new Aussie cookbook published by Penguin Group Australia, has sinned. In a big way. The proofreader made a "silly mistake," explained Bob Sessions, head of the publishing group. The recipe for tagliatelle with sardines and prosciutto was supposed ... More >>
Blogs
March 29, 2010
Team USA wins 42Below Cocktail World Cup: More reason for Happy to be happy
Mark Stoddard, a mixologist at Happy and its late-night alter-ego, Bitter Bar, was in New Zealand last week, competing in the 42Below Cocktail World Cup with fellow TeamUSA members Todd Thrasher of Washington, DC, and Sean Hoard of New York City. This contest is not for the timid. Over fiv ... More >>
Blogs
March 12, 2010
Bitter Bar's Mark Stoddard jetting to New Zealand to compete for world domination
I always knew Happy/Bitter Bar's Mark Stoddard was driven, but I didn't realize he wanted to take on the world. In New York City last Sunday, Stoddard, Todd Thrasher (Washington, D.C.) and Sean Hoard (New York) were all named Cocktail World Cup U.S. finalists. And in a week, Stoddard will b ... More >>
Music
March 11, 2010
Robbie Rivera at Beta
I always knew Happy/Bitter Bar's Mark Stoddard was driven, but I didn't realize he wanted to take on the world. In New York City last Sunday, Stoddard, Todd Thrasher (Washington, D.C.) and Sean Hoard (New York) were all named Cocktail World Cup U.S. finalists. And in a week, Stoddard will b ... More >>
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June 26, 2008
Sledge Hammer
Gary Pera brought whitewater sledging stateside.
Calendar
May 22, 2008
Missy Higgins
Gary Pera brought whitewater sledging stateside.
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October 4, 2007
Resource Madness
A local fest showcases native stories.
Calendar
September 20, 2007
Aussie Tale
Ten Canoes tells an age-old story.
Calendar
September 6, 2007
Hop Stuff
Ten Canoes tells an age-old story.
Calendar
September 14, 2006
World Flavor
Ten Canoes tells an age-old story.
Dining
April 14, 2005
Drink of the Week
Passionfruit Cosmo
Film
February 24, 2005
Flick Pick
Oscar Shorts 2005
Dining
December 21, 2000
Tea Time
Finding a good cuppa gets colder in Boulder.
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