Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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La Toya says Michael Jackson was murdered: Top five other music myths and conspiracies

​In an interview with CNN yesterday, La Toya Jackson stated rather bluntly that she believed her brother was murdered. "I would never, ever think differently," she said. "Michael told me that they were going to murder him." It's not that outrageous of a claim, but it's also one of those things ... More >>

Alki David gathers some hip-hop and R&B acts and trolls CBS over Limewire distribution

​This might be some of the weirdest copyright related news we've run across in a while. FilmOn founder Alki David has teamed up with a slew of musicians to file a lawsuit against CBS Interactive and CNET over CNET's distribution of LimeWire. Back in November, a federal judge had to issue a res ... More >>

Next to Normal mostly avoids the pitfalls of dramatizing mental illness

​This might be some of the weirdest copyright related news we've run across in a while. FilmOn founder Alki David has teamed up with a slew of musicians to file a lawsuit against CBS Interactive and CNET over CNET's distribution of LimeWire. Back in November, a federal judge had to issue a res ... More >>

The Curious Theatre takes a Kate Light poem about Einstein and Mozart, adds Mozart

​The music of Wolfgang Amadaeus Mozart was both a haven and an inspiration for Albert Einstein. When the physicist would get stuck on a particularly puzzling problem regarding the nature of the universe, he would pick up a violin and turn on a different part of his brain. Along with work by Ei ... More >>

Finally taking a look at Giraffes in My Hair: A Rock 'n' Roll Life

​It's probably no secret at this point we're a bunch of dorks, nerds and geeks here, and luckily, every once and while these tendencies happen to collide with our love for music. Such is the case with Giraffes in My Hair: A Rock 'n' Roll Life, a graphic novel released last year by Fantagraphi ... More >>

Curious Theatre Company makes beautiful music in Opus

​It's probably no secret at this point we're a bunch of dorks, nerds and geeks here, and luckily, every once and while these tendencies happen to collide with our love for music. Such is the case with Giraffes in My Hair: A Rock 'n' Roll Life, a graphic novel released last year by Fantagraphi ... More >>

Feast tonight at Feast on the Fax

Eleven East Colfax restaurants will take part in tonight's Feast on the Fax, an annual event organized by the East Denver Colfax Partnership and local businesses that encourages foodophiles to walk, bike or hop on a free shuttle bus that takes patrons from restaurant to restaurant -- where they can ... More >>

Get Cosí at the Opera

Mozart’s work takes a 1950s twist in this version of Così fan tutte.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Shot at Mozart Lounge

Mozart’s work takes a 1950s twist in this version of Così fan tutte.

Roll call: Restaurant openings and closings since January 1

We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

From Bistro One to Katie Mullen's, restaurants keep opening. And closing.

We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

Lavish is easy on the eyes

We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

Mozart Bar gets ready for Mozart -- or some piano player

Yesterday, a few friends marked what would have been Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 253rd birthday at the Mozart Lounge, 1417 Krameria Street. The bar was quiet -- not unlike Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545, for example.But behind the scenes at the Mozart, there's plenty going on. Because ... More >>

The Westword.com blog shortcut, January 28 edition

Hungry yet? Today in Cafe Society: • Fox restaurants offering crafty deals for winter meals. • Mozart Bar gets ready for Mozart -- or some piano player. • Snarf's sub shop opening on Capitol Hill. • More proof that Democrats will buy anything Obama-related. • Macaroni Grill closing in C ... More >>

Mozart and Evolution

Hungry yet? Today in Cafe Society: • Fox restaurants offering crafty deals for winter meals. • Mozart Bar gets ready for Mozart -- or some piano player. • Snarf's sub shop opening on Capitol Hill. • More proof that Democrats will buy anything Obama-related. • Macaroni Grill closing in C ... More >>

The Magic Flute and Other Assorted Goodies

Hungry yet? Today in Cafe Society: • Fox restaurants offering crafty deals for winter meals. • Mozart Bar gets ready for Mozart -- or some piano player. • Snarf's sub shop opening on Capitol Hill. • More proof that Democrats will buy anything Obama-related. • Macaroni Grill closing in C ... More >>

Donkey Kong Kill Screen, August 20

Hungry yet? Today in Cafe Society: • Fox restaurants offering crafty deals for winter meals. • Mozart Bar gets ready for Mozart -- or some piano player. • Snarf's sub shop opening on Capitol Hill. • More proof that Democrats will buy anything Obama-related. • Macaroni Grill closing in C ... More >>

The Masters

Hungry yet? Today in Cafe Society: • Fox restaurants offering crafty deals for winter meals. • Mozart Bar gets ready for Mozart -- or some piano player. • Snarf's sub shop opening on Capitol Hill. • More proof that Democrats will buy anything Obama-related. • Macaroni Grill closing in C ... More >>

Symphony Rocks

Hungry yet? Today in Cafe Society: • Fox restaurants offering crafty deals for winter meals. • Mozart Bar gets ready for Mozart -- or some piano player. • Snarf's sub shop opening on Capitol Hill. • More proof that Democrats will buy anything Obama-related. • Macaroni Grill closing in C ... More >>

The Last Last Call

Hungry yet? Today in Cafe Society: • Fox restaurants offering crafty deals for winter meals. • Mozart Bar gets ready for Mozart -- or some piano player. • Snarf's sub shop opening on Capitol Hill. • More proof that Democrats will buy anything Obama-related. • Macaroni Grill closing in C ... More >>

Beer Today, Gone Tomorrow

Hungry yet? Today in Cafe Society: • Fox restaurants offering crafty deals for winter meals. • Mozart Bar gets ready for Mozart -- or some piano player. • Snarf's sub shop opening on Capitol Hill. • More proof that Democrats will buy anything Obama-related. • Macaroni Grill closing in C ... More >>

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Mozart or Less

Artistic genius becomes merely amusing in Amadeus.

Way to Go

Don Giovanni may wind up in hell, but not before he gives great opera.

Promises, Promises

New Year’s Eve still has plenty to offer the undecided.

Elea Plotkin

Classical Dreamscapes (Self-released)

Vey to Go

Women roll out the klezmer tunes

Club Directory

Women roll out the klezmer tunes

The Burden of Genius

Amadeus glimpses Mozart's talent through a rival's eyes.

Songs to Stir the Soul

The Nomad Theatre's presentation of Ain't Misbehavin' delights.

A Long Night

Colorado Shakespeare Festival's Twelfth Night fails to entertain.

Night & Day

May 27 - June 2, 1999

The Magic Set

May 27 - June 2, 1999

Strings Attached

Redefining chamber music on Turtle Island.

Night & Day

February 18 - 24, 1999

L'Chaim To Life!

February 18 - 24, 1999

As We Like It

February 18 - 24, 1999

Big Bang

February 18 - 24, 1999

Night & Day

August 13 - 19, 1998

Night & Day

April 2-8, 1998

Thrills for the week

April 2-8, 1998

Thrills for the week

April 2-8, 1998

Thrills for the week

April 2-8, 1998

THE BRICO REQUIEM

April 2-8, 1998

THRILLS

April 2-8, 1998

KEEPING HIS COMPOSER

April 2-8, 1998

THRILLS

April 2-8, 1998

THRILLS

April 2-8, 1998