The latest incarnation of Love, Wonderbound’s Valentine’s Day performance, is the third show in seven years that the company has named after the most famous human emotion. “The work that I do commonly enters into the world of personal, intimate relationships, and we’ll have live music, dancing and poetry layered…
SAT | DIGITALISM at VINYL | 2/8/14 After a stripped-down U.S. tour last May, the Hamburg-based duo Digitalism is coming back across the pond. The electro musicians are a prime example of why two heads can sometimes be better than one when it comes to creating music. The pair, Jens…
One of Denver’s burlesque powerhouses is marking an anniversary, but the whole scene will be celebrating at Follies Voudou Burlesque Showcase this evening. “It’s my fourth year in burlesque and my second year hosting a burlesque show,” says organizer Frenchie Renard, who’s been alternating all-burlesque shows with a variety show…
Need an excuse to get hands-on with your Valentine? The Valentine’s Couples Thai Yoga Massage Workshop at the Yoga Mat is just what the massage therapist ordered! Thai yoga massage is also known as “lazy-man’s massage” because the massage recipient is completely limp while the practitioner moves his or her…
If you’ve had a burger at Park Burger — whether the spot in Highland or in Uptown or the original restaurant on South Pearl Street, then you know this an unpretentious eatery does burgers right. The menu isn’t vast — shakes, alcoholic beverages, burgers and fries, and that’s about it…
SAT | ROB PAINE at THE FUSION FACTORY | 2/1/14 Some musicians are such activists for the artistic community in their neck of the woods that their names become part and parcel of the scene in that particular place — and that’s exactly what Rob Paine has done in Philadelphia…
The Denver Art Museum has made the final Friday of the month just as popular as the first on the local art scene with its ongoing Untitled programming, which kicks off a new season tonight. “It offers a totally different kind of museum experience,” explains Jaime Kopke, DAM’s manager of…
The Wildflower Cafe can easily be described as “intimate” — the tiny dining room holds just a half-dozen tables; there’s also a minuscule bar area and a couple of tables outside for those willing to brave the elements this time of year. So even if you show up early for…
Many plant-based eaters weren’t raised that way, and even have fond memories of homemade casseroles — including the cheesy, sausage-laden baked pasta dishes you’d sample at potlucks. This recipe, adapted from the Post Punk Kitchen, uses cashews and roasted red pepper for a thick, creamy sauce; we added crumbled sausage-spiced…
Once upon a time, it was enough for a DJ to weave a spell on the dance floor, but those days are long gone. Now, anyone dabbling in electronic music had better have some serious chops as a producer. And when it comes to production, Alex Metric is one of…
The Mousetrap, Agatha Christie’s notorious whodunit, is the longest continually running play in the history of the world — which makes director Pat Payne’s job a tall order. However, he’s up to the challenge. “I was once told by a mentor: ‘Pick a good script and cast good people, and…
The long-anticipated Nectar House Cafe and Elixir Bar is finally open on South Broadway. The eatery took over the lobby space at Kindness Yoga, and yogis and yoginis leaving class can even get discounts on their sustenance! As the city’s first true purveyor of raw vegan food, Nectar House is…
Soup is a winter favorite for lots of cooks — it’s easy, it’s cheap and it’s filling on a cold day. And a little effort nets you a big pot that can last several days (or feed lots of people). But for hungry eaters who aren’t satisfied by a bowl…
SAT| JUSTIN JAY at VINYL | 1/18/14 There’s a certain freshness that newcomers bring to any scene they infiltrate, especially if they grew up in a completely different era. That’s exactly what Jay is doing for house music. The teenager, who isn’t even old enough to drink in some of…
“Slam was created essentially to give the audience power,” notes Piper Mullins, slam-mistress at the weekly Sunday poetry slams at the Mercury Cafe. “That’s why it’s a competition: Whatever the poet is doing, it should be relevant to the audience.” The early success of the Denver slam scene (reaching the…
One of the worst parts of being a grownup is that nobody reads to you anymore — at least not anything fun or interesting. “I’ve really come to believe that we never stop enjoying being read to,” says Anthony Powell of Stories on Stage. “I still remember Papa doing Treasure…
A hot-dog stand might not be the first place you’d think of when looking for vegetarian and vegan fare, but Mustard’s Last Stand has learned a lot of new tricks over its forty years. We recently visited the location near the University of Denver and found plenty to relish on…
It’s the time of year when everyone is trying to eat healthier, and this dish, adapted from an online recipe, is a good option, with Brussels sprouts, olive oil, almonds and just a smidge of honey. We increased the amount of dressing amount and used vegan Parmesan instead of actual…
SAT | CEDRIC GERVAIS at BETA | 1/11/14 French-born, Miami-based Cedric Gervais crafts a brand of house that weaves threads of electro and progressive house into a big, shimmery, club-smashing tapestry of late-night abandon. On hits such as “Spirit in My Life,” Gervais displays a talent for slick, vocal-driven progressive…
The folks at Rock the Earth are adept at aligning two seemingly disparate concepts — fantastic music and the environment, for example — for a great cause. And now the environmental-advocacy organization is using its skills to bring another element into the fold: fine dining. Tonight’s Dine Out for the…
Even if it’s nothing more than a publicity stunt, it’s a brilliant one: The homegrown Hapa Sushi chain is running ads promoting a pairing menu unlike any other in the country (because it wouldn’t be legal anywhere else!). Whether you’d like your raw fish with indica, sativa or a hybrid,…
The stretch of Littleton Boulevard where Pho 007 opened last year — just east of downtown Littleton — boasts a handful of restaurants that all attract a decent amount of business. That isn’t surprising, given the lack of dining options to draw in passersby. But what is surprising is the…
