Robin Edwards

Ten most interesting interviews of 2012: Artists, feminist scientists, comedians and queens

One of my favorite parts of being a reporter is getting to talk to strangers (and sometimes, friends). Even outside of assignments, I find myself interviewing waitresses, vending-machine repairmen and random people who have clearly not chosen to be in line in front of me at the grocery. This year, I ... More >>

Reader: If you're buying drinks, an event isn't really free

Every Monday, as a companion piece to her weekend 10 for $10, Robin Edwards rounds up 3 for Free -- three free events you can enjoy during the week. Yesterday, for example, she touted tonight's screening of Frankenhooker at Crash 45, as well as Drag Queen Bingo at Hamburger Mary's on Wednesday and t ... More >>

Reader: Wish we had great, spooky stories like this in Iowa!

Boo who? Anna Jonas saw her first apparition during a fifth-grade basement seance, and she was immediately hooked on the paranormal. Today she has her own all-female ghost-hunting team, the Spirit Realm Investigative Project, which will be on an upcoming episode of the Bio Channel's My Ghost Story. ... More >>

Over the weekend: Ghost hunting at the Spirits of Victor Paranormal Convention

I journeyed to Victor this past weekend wanting to believe. The old mining town sits near Cripple Creek, and though it's still partially inhabited, many of the old buildings are completely abandoned. In other words, it was the ideal setting for the first-ever Spirits of Victor Paranormal Convention, ... More >>

Reader: Thongs and other things for under $10

Every Friday, Robin Edwards offers a list of "10 things to do for $10 this weekend," a roster that most recently included Running with the Gays, a vinyl swap and Occupy the Debates. But no thongs.

Parting words: A Q&A with Sauna before its farewell show tonight at the Larimer Lounge

See Also: - Sauna Farewell Show at Larimer Lounge, 8/17/12 - After a whirlwind year, members of Sauna look back at 2011 - Best of Denver 2011: Best Band That's Still in High School - 2011 - Sauna's "Glitter Party" video premieres on Stereogum Sauna played its first show just before Christmas in 20 ... More >>

I lived through this: My life in a Hole cover band

This past weekend my Hole cover band, Jennifer's Body, played the Denver County Fair. Until this show, we weren't an actual band at all -- we formed earlier this year for a two-song set to honor the opening of Hole drummer Patty Schemel's documentary, Hit So Hard, and had never planned on being anyt ... More >>

Our band (of Pickles) could be your life: A reflection on coaching Girls Rock camp

The Hopeless Pickles of Pizazz was the best band at Girls Rock Denver's annual summer camp this year. But I would be lying if I didn't immediately acknowledge my own bias: This band of eight- and nine-year-old girls was coached by me and fellow Westword contributor Robin Edwards. Seriously, though, ... More >>

The Oscars: Five Denver area watch parties

Hollywood's biggest night is coming up on Sunday, and in honor of that most hallowed of cinematic traditions, we've compiled a list of the five best places to watch the Oscars in style.

Reader: Pam Grier was no star off-screen

Pam Grier is one of Denver's greatest exports, and last fall, Robin Edwards pulled together the "Top 5 ass-kicking Pam Grier roles" -- among them her performance in Quentin Tarantino's Jackie Brown. But Juror169 has a a problem with Grier's off-screen roles. Here's the verdict:

Scene and heard: Lineup changes for Monroe Monroe and Boys, plus new band alerts

There's been quite a bit of movement in the local scene over the past month or so. We've caught wind of some personnel changes and a few new band to let you know about. In vaguely related Speakeasy Tiger news, Kyle Simmons, who previously fronted that band, has parted ways with her latest band, Boys ... More >>

Reader Duke Patrick Charles responds to SlutWalk name-drop: "I'm hurt"

SlutWalking in Seattle.​As the Denver edition of SlutWalk approaches, the comment threads on the event's Facebook page -- and on my post about the SlutWalk event page's comment thread (shit's getting meta here, but stay with me) -- are gathering steam. In that piece, I elected to use unedited ... More >>

Hunx and His Punx at the Hi-Dive, May 7, 2011

Tom MurphyHunx and His Punx​ HUNX AND HIS PUNX With Lust-Cats of the Gutters, Thee Goochi Boiz and Shannon and the Clams Hi-Dive | May 7, 2011

Comment of the day: The Brothers Grimm was out of Terry Gilliam's control

Oh God, not another rape metaphor.​Old fairy tales have the potential for great movie fodder: They're cute and quaint at first blush, but beneath the surface -- especially in the originals, tend to nurse dark and disturbing undercurrents. That said, it's a shame major movie studios have such a ... More >>

Liz Phair at the Bluebird, 01/18/11

​ LIZ PHAIR With Le Divorce 01.18.11 | Bluebird Theater As Le Divorce got things going last night, the room was pretty crowded, a nice change from the typical turnout for opening acts. It was entirely appropriate that Le Divorce opened for Liz Phair, seeing as how frontwoman Kitty Vincent ha ... More >>

Lust-Cats of the Gutters submit "Moon Milk" for NASA's wake up contest

Sarah Cass​Apparently, for the last forty years or so, NASA has chosen Top-40 songs that the astronauts wake up to every morning on their missions. This year, prior to the April 1 launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, NASA, uh, launched the "Space Rock" song contest, which inspired The Lust-C ... More >>

DIY or DIE Fest at Astroland, 10/29/10

​ DIY OR DIE FEST Lust-Cats of the Gutters • Conjugal Visits • Gangcharger Omens • Black Acid Devil • Thee Goochi Boiz and more 10.29.10 | Astroland, Boulder Friday night's DIY or Die Fest was a first for dual venues Astroland and Drala in Boulder, but the smoothness of this Hallowee ... More >>

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