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Womenswear Wednesdays: Breanna Cope on her mod, striped look

Although rain is splashing down on us this week, many people are still prepared to take fashion risks. One such risk-taker is Breanna Cope, spotted in Englewood rocking muted blacks and grays with a pop of color in the form of her red hair. Read on to learn why she is her own fashion icon, and to fi ... More >>

Womenswear Wednesdays: Nurse Veronica Morris on her Louis Vuitton spring look

Before the snow came back, people were enjoying the nice spring weather in Denver. This week, we spotted nurse Veronica Morris on Market Street sporting a Louis Vuitton handbag and mint-green high heels. Continue reading to find out which family member inspires her style, where she shops, and what h ... More >>

Judith Eakins, schmuck, stole from elderly mom, charged with ripping off high school

Ever heard someone described as being so greedy that she would steal from her own mother? Well, that particular shoe fits Judith Eakins, 53, as if it was made for her, since she did steal from her own mother, a 92 year old with dementia who died last month. But that's not the only reason Eakins is ... More >>

Tattoo Nation documents California's romance with ink

See also: Tattoo Nation director Eric Schwartz on the oral history of the Chicano black-and-grey art form

Womenswear Wednesdays: Samantha Kill on her killer androgynous street style

Women's wear is often defined by femininity -- dresses, skirts and timeless silhouettes that complement the female form. This makes it rare to encounter people who challenge these standards by adapting pieces of men's wear into women's wear. But we recently spotted Samantha Kill, a Brookstone manage ... More >>

A brief history of movie characters getting whacked in the balls

Reader: Blame Mr. Potter for George Bailey's dilemma

Bankers! It was bumbling Uncle Billy who managed to misplace George Bailey's deposit -- but it was the banker, Mr. Potter, who took advantage of the situation. Just as bankers are taking advantage of the unfortunate today. It's a Wonderful Life may be over sixty years old, but the movie has a very m ... More >>

What's in your bag? Local comic Kristin Rand spills fashion philosophy

With autumn arriving on Saturday, many people are ready to sport new looks, complete with coats. One of them is local comedienne Kristin Rand, who has many humorous observations on Denver street style. Continue reading to learn Rand's personal take on fashion, the best place to people-watch in the ... More >>

What's in your bag? Rock-inspired menswear and more!

Denver will be all about fashion during today's Fashion's Night Out. But as we continue to move toward fall, more and more people are bringing out new fashions every day. Here for your viewing pleasure is a double dose of menswear that emphasizes the DIY punk-rock aesthetic. Meet Slug and Cassius Wo ... More >>

What's in your bag? Dead animals, shades and more at the Westword Music Showcase

Last Saturday was scorching, and not just because the temperature broke 100 degrees. There was also blazing local music at the eighteenth annual Westword Music Showcase -- with a record-breaking 15,000 fans in attendance. While many focused on remaining hydrated with booze or water, others were fixa ... More >>

Falling Rock turns fifteen; Avery sees Red; River North rolls out the barrels

Crooked Stave, the one-man sour-beer-making brewery operation that's been in Fort Collins for nearly two years, plans to move to Denver shortly. Owner Chad Yakobson said in his monthly newsletter that he will sign a lease this week on a Denver "Barrel Cellar" and bottling warehouse -- although he ha ... More >>

Reader: Don't diss three-year-olds by comparing their efforts to abstract art

Karen Scharer, whose work is currently showing at Space Gallery, took some time to explain the finer aspects of abstract art to Tiffany Fitzgerald last week. But some readers don't appreciate her explanation -- or her art, particularly "February Wetlands," shown above.

Street Style: Crystals, positive energy and a less-is-more mentality

As the season starts to swelter, street fashion takes a more easy-going, laid-back approach. Yet for these individuals, that doesn't mean compromising on style. Take a gander at this week's subjects, who are creating their own looks.

Matt Bischoff of '57 Lesbian: "You need to still enjoy the company of your friends and do stuff you enjoy doing with those people"

'57 Lesbian (due tonight at the Bluebird Theater) came about when Matt Bischoff of the Fluid and the Frantix had some downtime and got together with his old friend and former Frantix drummer, Dave Stewart, and started a stripped down rock and roll band with former Twice Wilted bassist Chanin Floyd. ... More >>

Are these clothes from H&M -- or Ross? (PHOTOS)

J. Wohletz​It's the season of shopping, and the jing-a-ling of purses and wallets can be heard all over the 16th Street Mall -- all the way into the Denver Pavilions, our convenient downtown mid-priced clothing mecca. And just in time for the 2011 holiday shopping season, the newly opened H&M ... More >>

Five top Colorado birding spots from Mark Obmascik, author of The Big Year

​The Big Year, based on a 2004 book by former Denver Post writer Mark Obmascik and starring Steve Martin, Jack Black, Owen Wilson, Rashida Jones, Anjelica Huston and Rashida Jones, among others, debuts in theaters nationwide today. But before The Big Year got the big Hollywood treatment, it w ... More >>

Five weird Harry Shearer roles

​While Harry Shearer is most popular as the bassist from This is Spinal Tap and nearly half of the voices of on The Simpsons, he's also been extremely prolific in other areas during his half-a-century in showbiz. In advance of the screening of his documentary The Big Uneasy Thursday night at t ... More >>

FoCoMx announces lineup for next month's fest

​It's a bittersweet day for music fans in Northern Colorado. Today our neighbors to the north are mourning the loss of two of their own, DJ Jimmy Hands and Kyle Dyas, KUNC's music director, who both passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. The sad news comes in just as we're getting word f ... More >>

Yellow Cab controversy: Company president Brad Whittle slams Westword story in memo

​Brad Whittle, president of the company that operates Yellow Cab in Denver, refused to comment for last week's cover story, "Mean Streets," in which former taxi drivers described alleged abuse and discrimination at the operation. But after the story came out, Whittle apparently weighed in on t ... More >>

Day Job: Martina Grbac's eyeLAB makes glasses affordable for everyone

​There's not much that Martina Grbac can't do. Previously gracing Denver stages with her cello and vocals in the now defunct indie rock group Matson Jones, Grbac's career has taken a rather surprising turn -- operating eyeLAB, her own self proclaimed garage optical shop. The mission of eyeLA ... More >>

When music meets movies: Ten Great Hollywood Decisions

​All right, a few weeks ago we offered up our take on the ten worst moments of crossover disaster, ill-advised efforts to mate movies with music. Now it's time to look at the flip side of the coin, the ten movies in which music and Hollywood made great bedfellows, outstanding cinematic turns that ... More >>

Workhorse on the radio tonight

Turn on your radio-listening device tonight at 7:30 to 106.7 KBPI to catch Workhorse, Denver's southern-rock-fried answer to Mastodon, on Uncle Nasty's show. They'll be interviewing Ross and Randy from the band as well as playing the song "Wooly Molasses." If you like what you hear (and you probabl ... More >>

Live Review: Boss 302 with Primasonic and the Geds

SEE Eyewear: Like Shoes for Your Face

Friday Rap-Up: Dent, Ice Cube, MC Serch, Yo-Yo, Eminem

Love, Television Style

Liz Claiborne Dies at Age 78

The Harder They Come

Shortbus is both subversive and mainstream-friendly.

Westword Music Showcase 2005

Boys Do Cry

The Cure nearly broke apart -- but made a fine new album instead.

God's in the Details

Visiting Mr. Green soars on subtle, super acting.

Group Dynamics

There's something for everyone at Foothills, CVA and Rule.

Golden Miners

The Elephant Man is still relevant to our current condition.

The Message

Boulder Weekly editor Pam White creates a world in which romance novels and feminism co-exist.

Your New Friends?

NBC hopes Coupling is its next hitcom, which bugs the show's biggest fans

Letters to the Editor

From the week of September 5, 2002

Forty Dazed

Unrealistic and dull, 40 Days manages only mild titillation.

Tuesdays With Mr. Green

Visiting Mr. Green offers a meeting of the minds.

Coast to Coast

Dez wants to put Denver on the hip-hop map all by himself.

The Comic Edge

Comics? Art?, original comic strips by Hector.

The Mellowing of Mr. C

Elvis Costello isn't angry anymore.

Hell Raisers

The Hellacopters are ready to take off.

Rats Race

The B-Movie Rats want to star as the next monsters of rock.

Name That Style

Do the members of Morcheeba make trip-hop? No--they make music.

Off Limits

Growing Up in Public

The Butlers Did It

AIRHEADS

THE SECRET FORMULA

PROWLING THE BLACK MARKET IN SEARCH OF BABY FOOD.

SOCIAL DISSERVICE