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William "Buffalo Bill" Cody

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    Ten most notable people to die in Colorado

    Posts like our collection of the top ten "You know you're from Colorado when...." punchlines celebrate life in our fair state. But what about the opposite side of that coin? Turns out the last breath of many memorable folks was of our thin air. We've assembled a roster of the ten most notable passin ... More >>

  • News

    April 5, 2012

    In honor of his Taco USA, the Mexican sounds off on Mexican food

    Posts like our collection of the top ten "You know you're from Colorado when...." punchlines celebrate life in our fair state. But what about the opposite side of that coin? Turns out the last breath of many memorable folks was of our thin air. We've assembled a roster of the ten most notable passin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2012

    Peyton Manning: Here are the best 18 things you need to know about Denver

    Number 18, you're not in Indiana anymore. You may be Denver's most famous newcomer, but you're a newcomer, nonetheless -- and there are certain things that every newcomer needs to know. Over the last 28 years, the Best of Denver has celebrated what makes this city special -- and in advance of the Be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2012

    New York Times finds Museum of Contemporary Art/Denver mighty tasty

    Adam Lerner, billed as "Director and Chief Animator, Department of Fabrications" on his business cards, and his creative crew at the Museum of Contemporary Art/Denver rate a rave in the New York Times this week. The March 1 piece titled "Puppies, Paintings and Philosophers" focuses on the Mixed Tast ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 29, 2011

    Jump Back in Time With Howl

    Adam Lerner, billed as "Director and Chief Animator, Department of Fabrications" on his business cards, and his creative crew at the Museum of Contemporary Art/Denver rate a rave in the New York Times this week. The March 1 piece titled "Puppies, Paintings and Philosophers" focuses on the Mixed Tast ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2011

    Visit Denver fills your bucket list with lots of beer...and more suds at Smiley's

    Lights for your list.​Good news! The world is not going to end on December 21, 2012. That's the word from Dawn Engle, co-producer of 2012: The True Mayan Prophecy, which airs tonight on Colorado Public Television. But just in case she's wrong, we asked some state leaders for their can't-miss C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2011

    Ford Falcons and the Wright Brothers: a tour of the Forney Museum of Transportation

    Amelia Earhart's Gold Bug Kissel. ​When I visited the Forney Museum of Transportation yesterday, the opening day for the Phenomenal Ford Falcon exhibition, I took an eight-year-old boy with me because no one is tougher to keep entertained. Upon leaving he turned to me and said, "That place was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 10, 2011

    Review: The Avett Brothers at Red Rocks, 7/9/11

    The Avett Brothers last night.​When Governor John Hickenlooper introduced the Avett Brothers last night at Red Rocks, which he called the one of best bands in the world, he said, "If you look back into the history of music, there's something special about people who are born with multiple tale ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2011

    Ethel Merman makes a (thankfully) rare appearance on Colorado Public Television

    Ethel as Annie.​While hired guns fight over the future of the iconic National Western Stock Show, at 8 p.m. tonight Colorado Public Television takes a trip to a quieter time -- back to 1951, when a newfangled media form known as "television" was sweeping the country, kids were learning to "duc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2011

    Billy the Kid photo snapped up for $2 million by Willam Koch

    Billy the Kid (full photo below)​The only known photo of Billy the Kid was predicted to sell for $300,000 to $400,000 at the 22nd annual Old West Show & Auction in Denver tonight. But the circa 1879 tintype went for five times that in spirited, and speedy, bidding that ended at $2 million. Tha ... More >>

  • News

    April 14, 2011

    Under Yogi Bear, history hunters gather in search of Fort Lincoln

    Billy the Kid (full photo below)​The only known photo of Billy the Kid was predicted to sell for $300,000 to $400,000 at the 22nd annual Old West Show & Auction in Denver tonight. But the circa 1879 tintype went for five times that in spirited, and speedy, bidding that ended at $2 million. Tha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2010

    Today: Art Meets Beast stampedes into MCA Denver

    ​When Adam Lerner moved to the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, he brought with him the fabulous Mixed Taste program he'd started at Belmar, which pairs lectures on two very different topics in a delicious culture clash. Tonight's double dip, which starts with drinks at 6 p.m. and the even ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2010

    50top chefs plan to get medieval on a bison at MCA Denver

    The Buffalo Boys prepare to meet the beast at MCA Denver.​Jimmy the Butcher isn't used to performing for a large audience. "He spends most of his day bundled up in a sweatshirt and fourteen coats in the meat-processing room which, frankly, is how he likes it," says Barbara Macfarlane, co-owne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2010

    Welcome to Colorado, home of the Grammys

    Rod Blackhurst​Who do we talk to about changing the state slogan? Instead of the staid "Welcome to Colorful Colorado" phrase that adorns entrance signs at each of our borders, how about we change it to "Welcome to Colorado, Home of the Grammy"? Got a nice ring to it, yeah? What's that? Oh sure ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 3, 2009

    Red Trolley needs to serve more than ice cream to stay on track through the winter. But hot dogs?

    Rod Blackhurst​Who do we talk to about changing the state slogan? Instead of the staid "Welcome to Colorful Colorado" phrase that adorns entrance signs at each of our borders, how about we change it to "Welcome to Colorado, Home of the Grammy"? Got a nice ring to it, yeah? What's that? Oh sure ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2009

    Ask the Critic: Nothin' but nuts

    ​Because I live and work in Colorado, and because my livelihood revolves almost entirely around food, I get asked quite a lot about that one food item for which Colorado will always be known: the Rocky Mountain oyster.Yes, we're talking about balls.  I've eaten them a couple of times, and ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 20, 2008

    The Petrie Institute of Western American Art lands a new curator

    ​Because I live and work in Colorado, and because my livelihood revolves almost entirely around food, I get asked quite a lot about that one food item for which Colorado will always be known: the Rocky Mountain oyster.Yes, we're talking about balls.  I've eaten them a couple of times, and ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 21, 2008

    Dems and don'ts for the DNC

    ​Because I live and work in Colorado, and because my livelihood revolves almost entirely around food, I get asked quite a lot about that one food item for which Colorado will always be known: the Rocky Mountain oyster.Yes, we're talking about balls.  I've eaten them a couple of times, and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 1, 2008

    Best of Denver Winners from 1995

    Ah, 1995: a time when entire Best Of categories were devoted to the O.J. Simpson trial, Bernie Bickerstaff and Dikembe Mutombo were still dominating the sports pages, and Mel's Bar and Grill was still new. Check out the winners from our 1995 Best Of issue after the jump.

  • News

    December 20, 2007

    An Urban Explorer Gone

    For some, the lure of the old Gates factory is undeniable. And it was deadly for one.

  • Dining

    November 29, 2007

    Meat of the Matter

    There’s good reason to call Denver a cow town.

  • Calendar

    August 2, 2007

    High Hopes

    There’s good reason to call Denver a cow town.

  • Summer Guide

    June 7, 2007

    Go South

    Make a break to Colorado Springs. No, you don't have to be religious.

  • News

    December 7, 2006

    Trading Spaces

    Lakewood voters are stuck between a ditch and Red Rocks in an upcoming special election.

  • Dining

    December 8, 2005

    The World Is Flat

    Get an Argentine pizza the action at Buenos Aires.

  • News

    October 28, 2004

    Brew!

    Neighborhood fights can be frightful.

  • News

    October 14, 2004

    Girls Just Want to Have Fun

    The Denver Cycle Sluts celebrate 25 years in the Queen City.

  • News

    May 27, 2004

    Off Limits

    Happy trailers to you

  • News

    April 1, 2004

    High Noon

    When it's springtime in the Rockies . . .

  • News

    October 9, 2003

    Denver's Chronicler of Crime

    One cop's passion became a historian's goldmine.

  • Calendar

    September 18, 2003

    Pony Up

    American tall tale gallops across these pages

  • Calendar

    August 14, 2003

    Hurry Putter

    Miniature golf tourney boosts a charity

  • News

    May 22, 2003

    Dance Yourself to Death

    Olinger Mortuary sees new life -- as a nightclub.

  • Culture

    December 12, 2002

    End of the Road

    Trio is the network where great shows go to die, and so much more

  • News

    August 15, 2002

    Mountain Perks

    Mountain parks grew as a Denver marketing tool.

  • News

    October 11, 2001

    Here's the Beef

    We brake for jerky, America's fastest-growing snack food.

  • News

    November 23, 2000

    There's No Place Like Dome

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

  • Culture

    October 12, 2000

    "Look I Made This!"

    Robert Altman wants your attention, if not your affection.

  • Film

    July 27, 2000

    Private Defective

    Miss Marples meets Mrs. Malaprop in Trixie.

  • News

    January 6, 2000

    Where the Buffalo Moan

    They’ve been worshiped, they’ve been slaughtered. Now bison are back—so why won’t you buy some burger?

  • News

    January 14, 1999

    See What Develops

    They’ve been worshiped, they’ve been slaughtered. Now bison are back—so why won’t you buy some burger?

  • Calendar

    January 8, 1998

    Thrills for the week

    They’ve been worshiped, they’ve been slaughtered. Now bison are back—so why won’t you buy some burger?

  • Calendar

    April 3, 1997

    Thrills for the week

    They’ve been worshiped, they’ve been slaughtered. Now bison are back—so why won’t you buy some burger?

  • News

    September 19, 1996

    Dynasty on Ice

    They’ve been worshiped, they’ve been slaughtered. Now bison are back—so why won’t you buy some burger?

  • News

    August 15, 1996

    Put Your Money on the Bills

    They’ve been worshiped, they’ve been slaughtered. Now bison are back—so why won’t you buy some burger?

  • Calendar

    July 11, 1996

    Thrills for the week

    They’ve been worshiped, they’ve been slaughtered. Now bison are back—so why won’t you buy some burger?

  • Dining

    May 30, 1996

    Mouthing Off

    They’ve been worshiped, they’ve been slaughtered. Now bison are back—so why won’t you buy some burger?

  • Calendar

    January 24, 1996

    THRILLS

    They’ve been worshiped, they’ve been slaughtered. Now bison are back—so why won’t you buy some burger?

  • Film

    December 6, 1995

    A FIRING OFFENSE

    They’ve been worshiped, they’ve been slaughtered. Now bison are back—so why won’t you buy some burger?

  • News

    July 13, 1994

    TIME BANDITS

    PRISONERS TACKLE HISTORIC-PRESERVATION PROJECTS.

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