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Westword wine columnist Kendra Anderson tapped as the new wine director at PastaVino in Boulder

For the past three years, certified sommelier and chef Kendra Anderson has penned a weekly "Swirl Girl" wine column for Westword, giving readers -- novices and bona fide oenophiles alike -- crash courses that detail her love for the grape, and now she's taken her passion one step further. Anderson h ... More >>

Ten of the best (and highly giftable) wines of 2012

Last week, we poured out a little guidance on what you might sneak under the tree (or Festivus Pole, or whatever) that would add a little splash of joy in the lives of any wine lover on your list. But we failed to include any actual wine in that grouping, because we believe it deserving of a special ... More >>

The Boulder Burgundy Festival delivered the juice

"The first duty of wine is to be red; the second is to be a Burgundy." So say many hard-core oenophiles around the world, for whom the sun rises and sets according to the vintage charts, weather forecasts and harvest projections associated with a relatively tiny (we're talking roughly 200 miles) ... More >>

Ten best concerts of the summer

Summer's over -- well, at least according to the time-tested, seasonal benchmark, the annual passing of Labor Day. Of course it still feels like we might burst into flames at any moment, but whatever. The Taste of Colorado has foist its parade of also-rans upon us and Phish has now come and gone, bo ... More >>

Three juicy facts (and wines) to get you ready for National Cabernet Day

Just when you thought there couldn't possibly be another day dedicated to the celebration of...well, anything, oenophiles around the country will raise filled-to-the-brim glasses to toast National Cabernet Day on Thursday. While it's easy to dismiss these booze-filled events as just another excuse t ... More >>

Fooducopia's Corner Store and Cafe opening over Labor Day Weekend in Washington Park

I've lived in Washington Park for about sixteen years -- long before it became trendy and long after the corner markets on South Gaylord had disappeared into the abyss, making way for (mostly) lackluster bars and restaurants, uppity boutiques and wine bottle shops (that part, I like). But corner ma ... More >>

Die Antwoord at the Ogden Theatre, 8/6/12

DIE ANTWOORD @ OGDEN THEATRE | 8.6.12 See Also: - Slide show: Die Antwoord in Denver - Freaky Friday: "Enter the Ninja" - Die Antwoord - Go shopping with Die Antwoord - Die Antwoord take us deeper down the zef rabbithole Die Antwoord's draw is a bit beyond the realm of rational comprehension, the ... More >>

Unreasonable Institute climaxes with venture pitches from 22 entrepreneurs

After six weeks of living under the same roof, 22 promising entrepreneurs from 16 different countries and every walk of life pitched their ventures to hundreds of potential funders, partners and local supporters gathered in Macky Auditorium on the University of Colorado Boulder campus on a scorching ... More >>

Mayan Renaissance tracks 4,000 years of Central American history tonight on TV

It's safe to say that the year 2012 is a big one in Mayan culture -- but few people really know the extent of its importance, argues PeaceJam Executive Director Dawn Engle. Not up to speed? No worries: Tonight you can catch Mayan Renaissance -- a Peacejam-produced movie that puts 4,000 years of Maya ... More >>

Die Antwoord, Jack White and Five Finger Death Punch lead this week's new shows

Oh, man, just when you think the upcoming concert season couldn't get any more stacked there's even more new shows to look forward to. We've received word that Die Antwoord is finally making its way to Denver on Monday, August 6, along with dates with Jack White, Andrew Bird, Sublime with Rome, Five ... More >>

Joey Wishnia shares his life with the playwright in Shakespeare and Me

There aren't many actors around who can claim to have met Laurence Olivier, David Frost and Noel Coward -- however briefly -- or who still refer to Macbeth as Mackers, to ward off the curse associated with the play. But then, there aren't many who bring to the stage the wealth of experience that J ... More >>

100 Favorite dishes: Seafood hot pot from DaLat

No. 33: Seafood hot pot from DaLat

Reader: Get a grip, dude. Feminism is for everybody!

Feminism isn't a ladies-only club, Bree Davies pronounced yesterday. Feminism is for everybody. Including two very supportive male friends: one of whom attended the Rally to Protect Women's Health at the Capitol Monday, both of whom earned a shout-out in her piece.

100 Favorite Dishes: Dolmades from Axios Estiatorio

Lori Midson​No. 37: Dolmades from Axios Estiatorio

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.

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Ayinde Russell on Slam Nuba's epic win and how they did it

Ayinde Russell, Dominique Ashaheed, Theo Wilson and Jovan Mays perform "Chain Gang."​In the world of slam poetry, there's no higher distinction than a win at the annual National Poetry Slam -- and over this past weekend, that distinction went to the poets of Denver's Slam Nuba, upstart arrival ... More >>

Women & Wine, tequila dinners, Summer Brew Fest and more on this week's culinary calendar

​There's a lot of wine on this week's culinary calendar -- but you'll also find beer, tequila, pesto and cherry pie. Keep reading for a taste of what's ahead:

Are climbing and roller derby destined for the Olympics? Colorado's ready to rock the world

​Last week we reported on the International Olympic Committee's announcement that ski and snowboard slopestyle events have officially been added as medal sports for the 2014 Sochi Winter Games and on the local ramifications of that decision. And wait, there's more: Other big news with a solid ... More >>

Mogwai, Amos Lee, moe. shows announced

​Mogwai stops by the Bluebird Theater on Monday May 2 as part of its world tour supporting its seventh album, Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will, slated for release on Sub Pop on February 15. Tickets for this one are $25 and go on sale this Saturday, November 6 at 10 a.m. Amos Lee visits ... More >>

Jordan Burns of Strung Out on being an influential drummer and the band's new album

​Jordan Burns, the drummer for Strung Out, is one of the most influential modern rock drummers ever. His timekeeping skills have been recognized by magazines such as Modern Drummer, and most recently DRUM! magazine, who tapped him as best punk drummer. The bionically gifted Burns has carved ou ... More >>

Organixx will start serving dinner, pouring beer and wine soon

​Organixx will start serving beer and wine at its eco-friendly digs in LoDo, and as soon as that's in place, the restaurant, located at 1520 Blake Street, will launch dinner service -- with an expanded menu -- and happy hour, too. "Originally, our plan was mid-July, but now we're thinking m ... More >>

Gunning for World Cup Glory

What's Cooking: Pete Marczyk kisses up to sweet potato and peanut soup

Barb Macfarlane​Pete Marczyk and Barbara Macfarlane do not leave their work behind when they leave Marczyk Fine Foods and head for their great old Denver house with the big, new kitchen. They often bring some of their market's choicest ingredients home with them, and cook up a feast. "I know ... More >>

Kenny Be's Yard Arteology: Amy Winehouse totem pole

The study of neighbors through their lawn ornaments... click image to enlarge​ Figure 44, views a & b. Jefferson Park: Sculpture suggests that "Thunderbird" is the guardian "spirit" of the drunken songbird of soul music. At first glance, the yard art pictured in figure 44 appears to be a Sou ... More >>

Public-TV station Channel 12 embraces... Australian Rules Football?

A Flickr photoThis is how they do it down under. At 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. tonight, Channel 12 will broadcast the Australian Rules Football Match of the Week. Fans who visit this page on the Australian Football Association of North America website can vote for which contest they'd like to see in the spo ... More >>

Today's featured event: Soccer and the salt of the earth at the Mercury Café

Here at Westword, we have a soft spot in our hearts for all local demonstrations of community between struggling cultural organizations. But when one of our designated Masterminds, Jason Bosch of ArgusFest, reaches out a helping hand to another, the Denver Voice, well, we just have to feel a littl ... More >>

Get a taste of Denver history tonight

At 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, El Camino, 3628 West 32nd Avenue (that's the address of the former swimclub 32), will host a happy hour to celebrate buckfifty.org, the great web site that celebrates Denver, with $1.50 specials. For more info on the venue, go to www.elcaminotavern.com. Marczyk Fin ... More >>

Q&A with Diplo

When in Rome

Gregory Alan Isakov

Rwanda Deliverance

DU law professor David Akerson and his students sum up justice.

Speak Your Peace

Some very Nobel intentions pay off.

Short 'n' Sweet

A ceiling fan and a potted plant in love? Yep, it's Oscar season.

Big Fun, Even Small

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Apartheid Witness

A young girl's eyes make The Syringa Tree compelling.

Flick Pick

Pikes Peak Lavender Film Festival

Warren Haynes

Live at Bonnaroo (ATO Records)

Lotsa Luck

Macy rolls the dice as a Vegas loser freed by love in The Cooler.

Something to Learn

Risky casting in Bas Bleu's A Lesson From Aloes creates an imbalance.

In Vino Veritas

Adega has grown into its reputation -- and grown up.

Dead Prez

Let's Get Free
(Loud Records)

Give Him the Bird

What do Bill Owens and Bert from Sesame Street have in common? Pigeons.

Peace Pipeline

How a couple of "average, flawed people" are jammin' till the jam is through.

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