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Portugal

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Looking at the world through rose-colored glasses at Elway's

    Size does matter. We learned that as we sampled thirty different bottles of rose at the annual Pink Patio party at Elway's Cherry Creek last night, and decided that we still loved last year's winner, Chateau Peyrassol...which Aaron Foster was pouring from a very big bottle.

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2012

    Portugal. The Man at Ogden Theatre, 5/2/12

    PORTUGAL. THE MAN at OGDEN THEATRE | 5/2/12 Portugal. The Man really, really likes Denver -- at least as much as the Portland-by-way-of-Alaska act appreciates band names with unwarranted punctuation and song titles with extra parentheses, it seems. "I know a lot of bands come out and say that every ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    Portugal. The Man's Zach Carothers on making mainstream music -- "the kind that is good"

    See Also: • John Baldwin Gourley looked to his roots and found Portugal. The Man's sound • (Photos) Portugal. The Man at the Fox Theatre • Portugal. The Man at the Bluebird To be a member of the newly changed line-up of Portugal. The Man (due tonight at the Ogden Theatre) is to be spontaneo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2012

    Five incredible pink wines to kick off rosé drinking season

    A sun-soaked, 75-plus degree afternoon for the Rockies' home opener. Buds blooming on the trees outside our terrace. Flip-flop adorned feet everywhere we look. Seems it's been an age since Denver enjoyed a springtime as warm and inviting as this one -- and the early onset of balmier temps has brough ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2012

    Free wine tasting at Boulder Wine Merchant tonight

    Boulder Wine Merchant, 2690 Broadway Street in Boulder, will host a free wine-tasting tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. Join representatives from the family-owned Herdade do Esporao Winery as they showcase four well-balanced wines from the Alentejo region of Portugal. The tasting is open to the public; no ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2012

    Four bottles that prove it's high time to get hip to Portuguese wines

    It's technically February 29, but if it weren't a leap year, today we'd be flipping the page on the calendar over to the month of March. Seems like mere days ago we were ringing in the new year and plotting all manner of ways to help you live up to the only resolution we urged you to pursue: to make ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2012

    The one (and only) wine resolution you need to make in 2012

    Actually, let's stay away from the word "resolution." Because we all know how well those New Year's resolutions tend to work out, don't we? For 2012, we'd like to recommend you take a radical yet stunningly simple approach when it comes to drinking wine: Make it a lifestyle.

  • News

    December 15, 2011

    What's the difference between drug cartels and the conquering kings of Europe?

    Actually, let's stay away from the word "resolution." Because we all know how well those New Year's resolutions tend to work out, don't we? For 2012, we'd like to recommend you take a radical yet stunningly simple approach when it comes to drinking wine: Make it a lifestyle.

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2011

    Lipgloss co-founder helming two new monthly parties: Girls & Boys and Porn & Chicken

    ​Michael Trundle's plate isn't just filled these days. It's overflowing to the point where he's dropping crap everywhere -- but he's dropping it like it's hot. While he's preparing for a trip to the Big Apple next week for the Live4Ever official CMJ showcase, where he'll perform as boyhollow a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2011

    Top five porch-pounding wines of summer 2011

    ​A great many learned individuals spend a significant amount of their time advancing the notion that the enjoyment of wine is an incredibly serious, sophisticated pursuit. And some of these people, having spent countless hours in pursuit of the ever-nebulous nuances of what makes a particular ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2011

    Comment of the day: "Go f**k urselves"

    ​After nearly four months of intense contention, the semi-coherent debate continues to rage over Bree Davies's assessment of the first episode of the MTV version of the popular U.K. series Skins, now drawing opinions from as far away, apparently, as Portugal. Yesterday, Portuguese reader (we'r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2011

    Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Japan benefits, shamrock festivities and more

    ​From benefits to help those suffering in Japan to parties to help people help themselves on St. Patrick's Day, there's plenty happening in town this week. Here's a taste of what's on the menu.

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2010

    Marijuana USA: Does program mean CNBC stands for Cannabis News & Business Channel?

    ​Maybe you think Westword has gone pot-crazy, but the national network CNBC isn't too far behind. After Marijuana Inc., its 2009 report on the nation's underground weed business, became CNBC's most successful-ever original documentary, the channel quickly produced a second investigation: Marij ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2010

    Pamela Tolbert urinates on herself while robbing bartender, beating him with pool cue

    Large photos below.​When a man and a woman are convicted of committing a crime together, the dude typically gets the higher sentence. But not in the case of Alfonzo Portugal and Pamela Tolbert. Yesterday, Portugal was handed twelve years for the robbery and beating of a bartender -- but Tolber ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2010

    Glitch Mob, Danzig, KT Tunstall shows announced

    ​Glitch Mob, which released its debut, Drink the Sea, this past spring, is slated to perform at the Fillmore Auditorium on Halloween night, Sunday, October 31. In August, the electronic trio also teamed up with MishkaNYC to release Drink The Sea Part 2: The Mixtape, which can be downloaded her ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2010

    Palisade's Wine Country Inn gets props from Wine Enthusiast magazine

    ​Italy, Spain, Portugal and ... Colorado? So says Wine Enthusiast magazine, which recently named the Wine Country Inn in Palisade one of seven favorite vineyards where you can also get some R&R, or, in its words, "sleep with the grapes." Here's what the mag had to say:

  • Music

    March 25, 2010

    Portugal. The Man

    Friday, March 26, Bluebird Theater, 303-377-1666.

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2010

    Tonight: Get your dine on at one of three special meals

    Enjoy dinner at Venue or one of two other venues.​Looking for something special tonight? The good news is, you've got choices; the bad news is, you'll have to decide between three great dinners. Here's what's going on around town:

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2010

    Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Backyard chickens, mixology and more

    A Flickr photo.​If you want to expand your culinary knowledge, there are tons of classes this week, covering everything from backyard chicken-keeping to advanced pastry skills. Here's a taste of what's ahead: Monday, March 22 A pastry class for serious home bakers starts today at Culinary Sc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2009

    Q&A with Thomas Turner of Ghostland Observatory

    Chad Wadsworth​After turning their hometown of Austin, Texas upside down on several occasions, Thomas Turner and Aaron Behrens continue to electrify audiences around the world as Ghostland Observatory with its vibrant stampede of symphonic blips and driving rock. We caught up with one of the group ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 13, 2009

    A conversation with John Broening, of Duo and Olivea

    Chad Wadsworth​After turning their hometown of Austin, Texas upside down on several occasions, Thomas Turner and Aaron Behrens continue to electrify audiences around the world as Ghostland Observatory with its vibrant stampede of symphonic blips and driving rock. We caught up with one of the group ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2009

    Civic Center Outdoor Market and Cafe kicks off today

    Starting today and continuing through Tuesday, September 29, Civic Center Park will be the site for the Civic Center Outdoor Market & Cafe, an urbanized farmers' market that kicks off the summer season today at 11 a.m. with live music and numerous vendors peddling everything from organic fruits an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2009

    Wake-Up Call: Ready for his screen test?

    Late Monday, the Denver Film Society announced that a search was already under way for a new executive director to take the place of Bo Smith, who'd finally been dismissed just two days before. "We are looking for a permanent replacement," DFS board chair David Charmatz told me. "We'll decide as a ... More >>

  • Film

    May 7, 2009

    Fados at Starz

    Late Monday, the Denver Film Society announced that a search was already under way for a new executive director to take the place of Bo Smith, who'd finally been dismissed just two days before. "We are looking for a permanent replacement," DFS board chair David Charmatz told me. "We'll decide as a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2009

    Q&A with the Photo Atlas

    The February 26 Westword profile on the Photo Atlas only scratched the surface of our interview with singer Alan Andrews Jr., guitarist Bill Threlkeld III, bassist Mark Hawkins and drummer Nick Miles. At the house where the band practices and where Hawkins and Miles live, they spoke at length about ... More >>

  • Music

    November 13, 2008

    Portugal. The Man

    Friday, November 14, Marquis Theater, 303-292-0805.

  • Film

    May 22, 2008

    Shots in the Dark

    Reflecting its moment, Cannes 2008 takes a decidedly serious tone

  • Music

    October 25, 2007

    Mini Reviews

    Brief reviews of recent releases

  • Dining

    September 6, 2007

    Marquis Theater

    Still toasting that champagne of bottled beers.

  • Blogs

    July 10, 2007

    Solving the Wedding Gift Conundrum

    Still toasting that champagne of bottled beers.

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2007

    I Drive, You Mix the Drinks

    Still toasting that champagne of bottled beers.

  • Music

    May 4, 2006

    Partners in Rime

    People Under the Stairs fix the leak.

  • Film

    December 22, 2005

    Beautiful Dreamer

    An adopted transvestite searches for Mom but runs into everything else.

  • Summer Guide

    June 2, 2005

    How to Survive...A Summer Stuck at Home

    Head to far-flung shores with this season's crop of travelogues.

  • News

    August 12, 2004

    Really Long Shot

    Kevin Fletcher aims for the NBA --from Europe.

  • Music

    July 22, 2004

    Scratching the Surface

    Palash Ahmed

  • Calendar

    March 25, 2004

    Best Gallery Show -- Solo

    Scott Chamberlin, Robischon Gallery

  • Sports & Recreation

    March 25, 2004

    Best Rapid

    Pablo Mastroeni

  • Dining

    August 21, 2003

    Drink of the Week

    Cosmo de l'Amour

  • Sports & Recreation

    March 27, 2003

    Best Rapid

    Pablo Mastroeni

  • Food & Drink

    March 27, 2003

    Best Wine List

    Adega Restaurant + WIne Bar

  • News

    June 27, 2002

    A New Day Dawns

    Early last Friday morning, Colorado went Cup Crazy for soccer.

  • Calendar

    November 8, 2001

    Toys Ahoy

    Classic toys help lift spirits at DIA.

  • News

    January 14, 1999

    Everybody Wasn't Kung Fu Fighting

    The Law brothers' kangaroo movie was an epic failure, but they keep on kicking.

  • News

    August 28, 1997

    Letters

    The Law brothers' kangaroo movie was an epic failure, but they keep on kicking.

  • News

    August 7, 1997

    Letters

    The Law brothers' kangaroo movie was an epic failure, but they keep on kicking.

  • Dining

    July 17, 1997

    Mouth of the Border

    The Law brothers' kangaroo movie was an epic failure, but they keep on kicking.

  • Music

    November 16, 1994

    ROCKABILLY, EUROPEAN STYLE

    THE TENNESSEE BOYS WERE BORN IN PORTUGAL, BUT THEY LIVE IN DENVER. YOU FIGURE IT OUT.

  • Dining

    July 6, 1994

    ALL OVER THE MAP

    THE TENNESSEE BOYS WERE BORN IN PORTUGAL, BUT THEY LIVE IN DENVER. YOU FIGURE IT OUT.

  • Film

    March 23, 1994

    PLAY IT AGAIN, CLAUDE

    THE TENNESSEE BOYS WERE BORN IN PORTUGAL, BUT THEY LIVE IN DENVER. YOU FIGURE IT OUT.

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