University of Denver

Denver's five best patios to celebrate the arrival of spring (despite the snow)

The crew at Crimson & Gold, a bar near the University of Denver, apparently didn't venture outside yesterday, because while Denver's finest meteorologists had it all wrong when they predicted that the city would be snowballed by Snowzilla-Snowmageddon-Snowpocalypse, it was definitely not "patio weat ... More >>

Leo Goto memorial set for Friday

Leo Goto, the legendary restaurateur who passed away on March 3, will be remembered with a Requiem Eucharist at 1 p.m. Friday, March 15, at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington Street in Denver. Goto, who opened his first restaurant, Leo's Place, in 1969, was the youngest person ever ind ... More >>

Beantree Coffee and Deli opens near DU, serving breakfast, lunch and Korean dishes

The neighborhood surrounding the University of Denver has always been transient, at least where restaurants are concerned, but the latest joint in which to get a beverage and a bite seems to have staying power. Beantree Coffee and Deli, which recently opened at 2076 South University, is one of those ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Fashion designer Brien Hollowell on his line, Jesus Pistols

While many students focus on studying for their future careers, some manage to start up their own companies while still taking classes. One of these overachievers is Brien Hollowell, a Metropolitan State University of Denver student who's the owner of Jesus Pistols. Find out more about his clothing ... More >>

It Takes Brass

Be Here Now

Reader: Obama won the first debate by not being as big a jerk as Romney

Even most liberal pundits concede that Mitt Romney won the debate at the University of Denver last week. But while this conclusion is overwhelming, it's not universal, as the following comment on our post-debate piece demonstrates.

Debate 2012: Romney and Obama attack, Jim Lehrer loses control -- the media room view

President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney squared off inside the University of Denver's Magness Arena last night, once again bringing the national spotlight to the Mile High City -- as the two candidates discussed the economy and the role of government in a surprisingly un ... More >>

10 things to do for $10 this weekend, September 28-30, 2012

There are so many fun things to spend money on in the fall, like sweaters and butternut squash soup and fancy lattes. So why spend money on entertaining fun? Fortunately, you won't have to this weekend, since there are many worthwhile events that cost under $10 -- many of them free! From a drag fun ... More >>

Culinary calendar: Denver Food and Wine pours into the weekend

The eighth annual Denver Food and Wine Classic -- a three-day celebration of local food, wine and spirits -- is in full swing on the campus of Metropolitan State University of Denver. And the last two days are filled to the brim with events. Here's the schedule:

Metro State name change official after six years, thousands of surveys, $95,000

What's in a name? For the newly minted Metropolitan State University of Denver, about six years of research and discussion, thousands of surveys, numerous focus groups and $95,000. That's a portion of what went into a name change from Metropolitan State College of Denver that was made official yeste ... More >>

Reader: Celebrating Easter as a non-believer -- it's better with all eggs and candy

Some spent Easter morning at a sunrise service at Red Rocks. Some celebrated with a big family feast. Some ignored the holiday altogether. And thousands of the faithful flocked to the University of Denver, where The Thorn 2012, a passion play that's been compared to "Cirque de Soleil meets The Pas ... More >>

Cherry Creek and Upper Larimer face off in our Street 16 tournament

Which neighborhood has better restaurants? Cherry Creek -- maybe the Duke University of Denver restaurant neighborhoods: prestigious, with a history of success and constant reinvention -- or Upper Larimer, the up-and-coming Ballpark neighborhood on a hot streak? (Maybe a Murray State comparison is a ... More >>

Readers: Meatball concept proves what goes 'round comes 'round

Balls! Yesterday Lori Midson revealed that Jensen Cummings, the executive chef of Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar, will be launching a new venture devoted to meatballs -- yes, meatballs -- with two partners, probably in the University of Denver area. "I'm not leaving Row 14, but I am opening a new, fast- ... More >>

Zingers is the latest restaurant casualty in the DU neighborhood

Lori Midson​Zingers may have turned out some of the city's best green chile, but it wasn't enough to save the joint, wedged into the far corner of a small-mall near the University of Denver, from shuttering. A sign, taped to the front door, thanks customers for their business, while owner Den ... More >>

Funk It Up

University Park turban squash improves observing conditions: Kenny Be's Hip Tip

​ The University Park turban squash is a colorful heirloom that inspired the design of University of Denver's Chamberlin Observatory back in 1889. Just as the observatory helps students look deep into the night sky, the buttercup-type squash is better for gazing than grazing...

Gambling infographic: Why the house always wins & some games are worse bets than others

​"All In," this week's cover story on University of Denver professor Robert Hannum and his research on probability and gambling, discusses how casinos try to keep enough of a house advantage for steady profit without driving players away. But some games offer a considerably higher house edge t ... More >>

Dan Callarman's murals make the walls pop at Quixote's

Beer debate spills out of committee and onto the floor of the Colorado legislature

​This was not going to be the year that the legislature poured its time and energy into fixing this state's arcane liquor laws. These old laws still have big brewers making watered-down beer for sale in convenience and grocery stores in Colorado -- one of only five states that still call for 3 ... More >>

Mercy Dogs will soon serve gourmet hot dogs near the University of Denver

The University of Denver community will soon be able to sample Darren Reilly's unique hot dogs.​Lunch options near the University of Denver are about to get more interesting. In less than two weeks, Mercy Dogs will begin serving local Continental brand hot dogs and brats near the intersection ... More >>

Jane Norton & Ken Buck's greatest Sarah Palin-inspired hits: Kenny Be's Fotochop Friday

​ The cover photo for the album pictured above was taken just before Ken Buck and Jane Norton started their 2010 Senate campaigns. Back in 2009, they were two peas in the same conservative pod. The guy from Greeley and the gal from Grand Junction were dubbed the "Duo of Disenchantment" for the ... More >>

Dream Jobs

John Suthers wants states to control health care -- when it doesn't involve medical marijuana

​Colorado Attorney General John Suthers will debate attorney Rob Corry at noon today at the University of Denver. The subject? Medical marijuana. Here's an opening question for Suthers: Why does Colorado's AG think this state's legalization of medical marijuana -- approved by the voters back ... More >>

Chipotle's Steve Ells on Oprah today

The original Chipotle,now a fast-food shrine.​From the moment it opened at 1644 East Evans Avenue, close by the University of Denver, Chipotle Mexican Grill a hip storefront joint that served giant burritos, was a giant hit. Three years later, the homegrown chain had three Denver locations -- ... More >>

Want to buy a bar near DU? The Border's available

​For decades, University of Denver students have downed beers at the Border Restaurant and Lounge, a sometimes Mex joint tucked into a strip mall at 2014 South University Boulevard. Some of those students even did so legally. But for the past thirty days, the Border has been dark: Its liquor ... More >>

Wake-Up Call: The rest is history

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the "Rush to the Rockies." As rumors of the May 1859 gold find echoed back east, hordes of fortune-hunters started the arduous trek across the plains to the confluence of the Platte and Cherry Creek. Many never made it to what was then the Kansas Territory; ... More >>

Today's featured event: Take a peep into the life and work of J.X. Williams

Suppose a guy from L.A. grew up pinko in a time when that was dangerous -- but he longed to make movies and had an inside track until his leftist leanings got him blacklisted. So he hooked up with mobsters, began churning out pulpy porno and made some money. He ghostwrote dozens of films and made ... More >>

The week ahead: immigration and political emigration

Jon Stewart's Denver Visit Highly Anticipated By at Least Two People

On the Road

African Delight

Culture abounds at the fifth annual African Extravaganza.

Trock Out

These ballet guys are dolls.

Shtetl on the Range

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

Sketches

Brief reviews of current shows

Sketches

Brief reviews of current shows

Now Showing

Drunk of the Week

Campus Lounge

Best Sports Team -- Professional

Colorado Eagles

Heavy Steps

The Capitol Steps stomp on political folly.

Last Chance for Change

Last Chance Week gives voters a chance to punch in.

Say What?

A Taste of Language is a mouthful

Party Patrol

The University of Denver is bringing down the house...party.

Best Save of an Old Building

Annex I

Nuts and Bolts

Get a look at what's inside three buildings in progress.

Best new building

The Daniel L. Ritchie Center

Mile-High Offense

Off Limits

HIT PICK