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  • Blogs

    August 10, 2011

    Kyle Morton of Typhoon on Nabokov, inspiration and Tender Loving Empire

    Founded in Salem, Oregon in 2005, Typhoon (due tonight at the hi-dive with Lord Huron and Sour Boy Bitter Girl) started out as a recording project but quickly evolved into a sprawling live project with over ten members. Two years into its time together, the act essentially went on hiatus before be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2011

    Denver filmmakers unveil trailer for Derby Baby roller derby documentary

    ​After watching Drew Barrymore's Whip It with her daughters two years ago, Robin Bond -- the Denver-based filmmaker behind the new documentary Derby Baby -- set out to chase down some roller derby dreams of her own. She didn't get very far. "I'm fairly athletic, and had started skating a lot ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2011

    Denver's five best happy hours

    ​We're fans of happy hour, when we hurry to this city's watering holes to blow off steam and eat and drink for cheap. You'll frequently find us at Root Down's eclectic bar, housed in an old garage outfitted with round booths and plenty of funky vintage kitsch, where we put down sweet potato fr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2011

    Ten beers to stop drinking at age thirty

    ​Cheap beer. It's a libation that most of us down during our late teens and twenties. But like all childish things, there comes a time to banish these cheap cans and brands forever. We argued over which beers should and shouldn't be included on this list, but we eventually came to a consens ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2011

    Alphabets' Colin Ward makes a tour video in an effort to appeal to random noise dude in L.A.

    Alphabets' Colin Ward​For bands, videos can serve many purposes: a visual medium for sharing music with a wider audience, as way to promote a current tour, or, in the case of Alphabets, Hideous Men and Milton Melvin Croissant III, a one-minute-and-thirty-six-second reason to book them. In an a ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 23, 2010

    It's easy to drink alone all night if you've got a seat at the bar

    Alphabets' Colin Ward​For bands, videos can serve many purposes: a visual medium for sharing music with a wider audience, as way to promote a current tour, or, in the case of Alphabets, Hideous Men and Milton Melvin Croissant III, a one-minute-and-thirty-six-second reason to book them. In an a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2010

    Kid Cudi, Cee Lo, Belle & Sebastian top sellers at local stores

    ​Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, released last week on Universal Motown, debuted very strong, claiming the top slots at Albums on the Hill, Independent Records and Twist & Shout for the week ending November 14. Cee Lo Green's Lady Killer, meanwhile, issued last week on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2010

    Brian Eno, Lil Wayne, Mumford & Sons, Deerhunter top sellers at local stores

    ​Small Craft on a Milk Sea, Brian Eno's Warp debut released last week, claimed the top spot at Albums on the Hill and rounded out the top five at Twist & Shout for the week ending November 7. Lil Wayne's I Am Not a Human Being, meanwhile, continues to hold down to the top spot at Independent R ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2010

    Elton John & Leon Russell, Lil Wayne, Bob Dylan, Women top sellers at local stores

    ​Elton John and Leon Russell's The Union , released October 19 on Decca, took the top spot at Albums on the Hill and came in second at Twist & Shout for the week ending October 31. Lil Wayne's latest effort, I Am Not a Human Being, continues to stay on top at Independent Records, while Hed P.E ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 23, 2010

    Besides the rock, the Rockaway Tavern is an excellent place to just get drunk and hang out

    ​Elton John and Leon Russell's The Union , released October 19 on Decca, took the top spot at Albums on the Hill and came in second at Twist & Shout for the week ending October 31. Lil Wayne's latest effort, I Am Not a Human Being, continues to stay on top at Independent Records, while Hed P.E ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 5, 2010

    The Streets of London Pub rings our bell

    ​Elton John and Leon Russell's The Union , released October 19 on Decca, took the top spot at Albums on the Hill and came in second at Twist & Shout for the week ending October 31. Lil Wayne's latest effort, I Am Not a Human Being, continues to stay on top at Independent Records, while Hed P.E ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 17, 2010

    Another round of cheap, delicious beer at Patrick Carroll's

    ​Elton John and Leon Russell's The Union , released October 19 on Decca, took the top spot at Albums on the Hill and came in second at Twist & Shout for the week ending October 31. Lil Wayne's latest effort, I Am Not a Human Being, continues to stay on top at Independent Records, while Hed P.E ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2010

    Geek Bowl IV: How geeky are you?

    ​Elton John and Leon Russell's The Union , released October 19 on Decca, took the top spot at Albums on the Hill and came in second at Twist & Shout for the week ending October 31. Lil Wayne's latest effort, I Am Not a Human Being, continues to stay on top at Independent Records, while Hed P.E ... More >>

  • Music

    December 3, 2009

    Polka Dot Dot Dot

    Wednesday, December 9, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

  • Culture

    November 26, 2009

    Now Playing

    Wednesday, December 9, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

  • Culture

    November 19, 2009

    Now Playing

    Wednesday, December 9, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

  • Culture

    November 12, 2009

    The Aluminous Collective ponders the vagaries of Big Love

    Wednesday, December 9, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

  • Music

    August 27, 2009

    Desolation Wilderness

    Thursday, August 27, Rhinoceropolis,303-641-9809.

  • Dining

    August 27, 2009

    A combo bar and barber? The Retro Room is a cut above

    Thursday, August 27, Rhinoceropolis,303-641-9809.

  • News

    February 12, 2009

    A guide to oyster species

    Thursday, August 27, Rhinoceropolis,303-641-9809.

  • Film

    November 1, 2007

    Kurt Cobain: About a Son

    The voice of a generation talks like a regular guy in About a Son.

  • Dining

    August 9, 2007

    Forest Room 5

    Wednesday night found this drunk out of his league.

  • Home Entertainment

    June 29, 2006

    Our top DVD picks for the week of June 29, 2006.

    Wednesday night found this drunk out of his league.

  • Calendar

    August 4, 2005

    Grrrls Jam at Ladyfest

    The revived Ladyfest Out West brings back a dose of grrrlpower.

  • Culture

    July 8, 2004

    Angels We Have Heard

    Central City's The Tales of Hoffmann offers a sensuous feast.

  • Dining

    March 11, 2004

    Drunk of the Week

    Dr. Feelgood's

  • Film

    December 5, 2002

    Flick Pick

    Reel Love: A Century of the Avant-Garde

  • Dining

    May 2, 2002

    Practice Makes Perfect

    In Spanish, solera describes a wine-making process. In English, Solera means consistently good meals.

  • Film

    February 21, 2002

    Tasty Danish

    Six lonely strangers meet in a beguiling Italian class.

  • News

    March 22, 2001

    'Tis Better to Receive

    The Original Dinner Party is serving up a rotten deal.

  • News

    November 4, 1999

    Type Casting

    The word processor may have replaced the typewriter, but don't write off Austin Gomes yet.

  • Dining

    February 19, 1998

    Mouthing Off

    The word processor may have replaced the typewriter, but don't write off Austin Gomes yet.

  • News

    March 14, 1996

    A Bunch of Amateurs

    The word processor may have replaced the typewriter, but don't write off Austin Gomes yet.

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