Turkey

Men in Burka defies convention with purpose and promise

Beyond Belly Dance fest to feature workshops, international guest stars

The roots of belly dancing run deep, but also far and wide. Steps and techniques differ in Egypt and Turkey, in Lebanon, Morocco and Algeria. But even with the overwhelming popularity of belly dance in the United States, many of those nuances are lost to modern students. "You don't see that with o ... More >>

Denver's five best non-Jewish delis

Delis are the ideal spot for a quick lunch: An efficient crew assembles sandwiches, salads and sides for those who have only a few minutes to grab a meal, wrapping everything in butcher paper or plastic and handing over a portable package. But while Denver delis are usually quick, they're rarely goo ... More >>

PrideFest 2012 weekend: hotter (and more sunburned) than ever

Like the PrideFest parades and celebrations of yore, Denver's 2012 edition left me sunburned, emotionally confused, laughing and borderline crying. I was laughing because, in my hour or so of parade watching, I saw at least ten rainbow streamer-covered flatbed trucks jammed with tiny under ... More >>

Snarf's Sub Shop opens its new DU location with a bar, breakfast and Infinite Monkey Theorem wines

The fact that Snarf's, the Boulder-based sub shop that's generated a cult following, has unveiled its eleventh location in Colorado isn't exactly the most groundbreaking news on the culinary front, but then again, this Snarf's, which just opened near the University of Denver at 1729 East Evans, in t ... More >>

Cafe Byblos Mediterranean Grill opening in the Country Club 'hood

Several big-name local chefs have coveted the new build-out across the pavement from the Waffle Brothers on South Corona Street, just north of Speer Boulevard, but most have skunked off because of their uneasiness in securing a liquor license.

Every picture tells a story: Read My Pins tells Madeleine Albright's, brooch by brooch

"While President George H.W. Bush had been known for saying 'Read my lips,' I began urging colleagues and reporters to 'Read my pins.'" -- Madeleine Albright. That's the basic story behind Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection, an exhibit opening Sunday at the Denver Art Museum. A showca ... More >>

Five misinformed rock songs

Of all the occupations listed on Bono's resume (humanitarian, hotel owner, British Knight, world bank advisor, anathema to any rock fan under thirty), one that has never been considered was historian. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 44 years ago today, an event the U2 singer attempted to ... More >>

The Truffle's Rob Lawler on Spam musubi, brains, glutards and his favorite cheese

Lori Midson​This is part one of my interview with Rob Lawler, former chef and the sovereign of cheese at the Truffle. Part two of my chat with Lawler will run tomorrow. Rob Lawler The Truffle 2906 East Sixth Avenue 303-322-7363 www.denvertruffle.com When you actually want someone to cut th ... More >>

Munchie Minute: Your source for stoner recipes

Munchie MinuteDouble baked. Get it?​Nearly everyone who has gotten stoned has stared blankly into their refrigerator or cupboard for several minutes, then grabbed three or four items that may -- or may not -- go together to concock a snack that takes no greater culinary skill than operating a ... More >>

Sam Clark, Miles Owens of George Washington High are national debate champs

Champions!​ Two students from Denver's George Washington High School are the best policy debaters in the National Forensic League, a super-competitive league whose champs usually hail from wealthy private prep schools. Sam Clark and Miles Owens, who graduated from GW this spring, are the first ... More >>

Raymond Scott's looniest tunes: An introduction

​The pianist and composer Raymond Scott, born Harry Warnow in Brooklyn in 1908, is probably best-known for his cartoon music, which he didn't even originally write for cartoons. But his history is way more more interesting than that: Scott was not only a pioneer in sound engineering and multi- ... More >>

Denny's Baconalia: Seven new ways to clog your arteries!

An hour is all you really need.​Bacon can be used as a weapon. I visited the Denny's at 900 West Alameda Avenue last evening, and was promptly greeted, not by a hostess or server (c'mon, that would be expecting way too much), but by a gigantic sign perched by the ubiquitous claw machine f ... More >>

This weekend: Cooking with cannabis

Scott Durrah with a favorite ingredient.​Chefs Scott Durrah (8 Rivers), Lauren Gennett and Rachel Wolpo will offer a series of cooking demonstrations for Simply Pure, the Colorado edibles company founded by Durrah and his wife, Wanda James, at KushCon II, which runs today through December 19 a ... More >>

Starz Denver Film Festival: Artistic director Brit Withey's must-see picks for November 5-7

Brit Withey.​Again this year, Starz Denver Film Festival artistic director Brit Withey is offering his must-see picks for each day of the fest -- flicks that movie lovers might otherwise miss amid the flood of silver-screen goodies. Below, he describes his choices for November 5-7: The Crossi ... More >>

Mark Udall called Armenian genocide defector by advocacy group in candidate report card

Mark Udall.​In April, Senator Mark Udall marked the anniversary of the 1915 Armenian genocide with a strongly worded statement. But these words didn't satisfy Rocky Mountain Hye Advocates, an organization trying to get all members of the Colorado congressional delegation to support a national ... More >>

Jane Norton for Senate: The next great GOP hope

Jane Norton.​Last month, the National Republican Senatorial Committee registered a couple of domain names on behalf of former Colorado Lieutenant Governor Jane Norton -- and today, Norton's using one of them, JaneNortonForColorado.com. Up-front: A news item that declares, "Jane Norton official ... More >>

Our Weekly Bread: Deluxe Club Sub at Lenny's

The sandwich: Deluxe Club Sub What's on it: Turkey, roast beef, bacon, mayo and a choice of numerous veggies, etc. Where to get it: Lenny's Sub Shop (726 Lincoln Street, 303-861-1693) How much: $6.25 for a 7.5-inch sub, $10.50 for a 15-incher There's nothing like a warm hello and a slap on the bac ... More >>

Q&A with Skills Like This director Monty Miranda

They said it couldn't be done. No way could a feature-length movie filmed and produced in Colorado make it big-time. Local commercial filmmaker Monty Miranda thought differently and, with Academy Award-winning Colorado filmmaker Donna Dewey signed on as producer, he came up with Skills Like This. ... More >>

Salud! The naked truth on Lola's Partida Dinner

Jamey Fader, with pants. “Tequila is a very expressive spirit,” says Sofia Partida, whose family tequila was first introduced to this country in Colorado in 2005. “That’s why we get so expressive when we talk about it.” And how. “Tequila has its fun side,” says chef Jamey Fader ... More >>

The Edge of Heaven

Storylines and cultures crash in this German/Turkish import -- and isn't it arty?

The Best of Westword 1990

Global Thinker

An award-winning essay helps launch a local student on an overseas adventure.

Road Warriors

These adventure hounds are gearing up for the quest of their lives: driving across six continents and 100 countries in two years.

Pluck Off

That's not the sky falling, just Disney's Chicken Little.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of October 20, 2005

Junk Brothers

James Brown guitarist Damon Wood has got a brand-new bag.

Greetings to the New Brunette

Shirley Henderson juggles a love triangle in the Midlands.

The Message

Blood and Sand

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Sorrow's Child

Atom Egoyan gets personal with Armenian genocide in Ararat.

Hello Andy!

American pop meets Japanese neo-pop at Denver's MCA.

Strange New World

The landscape shifted, but together they plotted a true course.

Fur Real

Rocky remains top dog -- or whatever -- as other mascots snap for scraps.

Their Train Keeps A Rollin'

The Railbenders' take on traditional country is gaining momentum.

There's No Place Like Dome

Ted Polito Jr.'s on top of the world.

Suffer the Children

A Time for Drunken Horses eloquently depicts the plight of the Kurds.

The Wide World of Grief

Colorado has become one of the country's hubs for teaching, and learning, how to feel bad.

Pop Goes Her World

A performance veteran at 23, Ciria is hoping her music is meant to be.

Trischka's Treat

The banjo champion makes music that's finger-pickin' good.

Sound the Revolution

System of a Down fights a different battle of Los Angeles.

Radio Stars

The world may be in the hands of a bunch of hams on New Year's Eve.

The Pita Principle

The Godfather of Espaol

You just can't help falling in love with El Vez.

Night & Day

October 29 - November 4, 1998

Venus Envy

Celluloid Heroes

Music for the Holidaze

Digging out from a blizzard of seasonal CD releases.

A Native Is Restless

Weary Denver computer programmer Thom Lancy dreams of retracing the Kon-tiki expedition to the South Seas.

Dirty Work

The Dirty Three make instrumental music with plenty to say.