The best EDM in Denver this weekend

MANO LE TOUGH @ NORAD | SAT, 9/28/13 Mano Le Tough is a Berlin-based artist whose output ranges from sweeping, atmospheric house soundscapes to a more minimalist slant on the techno side of things, with mechanical beats and melodies that evoke what you might hear if robots could write melancholy…

Ghost Stories

The seed for Ethan Knightchilde’s documentary Ghosts of the West was planted during his childhood. “I grew up on the East Coast,” he notes, “and when I was about nine years old, I read a book — some adolescent tale about a ghost town and a lost mine. It was…

Dusky brings dance music across the pond to NORAD

It’s been a stellar year so far for Dusky, the London-based duo that’s blowing up right now with a garage-house sound mastered in the act’s native stamping grounds. Alfie Granger-Howell and Nick Harriman, the pair who make up Dusky, are just as comfortable inside the studio as out; they’ve had…

Homemade guacamole for a flavor-filled spread on Meatless Monday

You can’t live in Colorado without having a good guacamole recipe. Naturally vegan, it’s a fantastic accessory to just about any dish you want to serve — from burgers to enchiladas. This version lets the avocado shine through, without a lot of additions to overpower one of nature’s perfect foods…

The best EDM in Denver this weekend

SAT | KASKADE at SKYLAB, DENVER COLISEUM | 9/21/13 Kaskade has crafted his own signature sound out of an unusual blend of disco-kissed deep house and big-room trance. Somehow the Utah-born DJ manages to balance these two disparate genres into a unified whole, leaning heavily on female vocals and sexy…

Beso de Arte’s Latin flavors cater to vegetarian palates

It’s not too late to take advantage of Beso de Arte’s gorgeous patio — with a fantastic view of the hogback and a waterfall pond built into the structure. And not only does this Latin bistro boast one of the finest al fresco spaces in the metro area, but it…

The best EDM in Denver this weekend

DRUMCELL/GREAT AMERICAN TECHNO FESTIVAL | FRI & SAT, 9/13-9/14 When it comes to hard, dark, pulsing techno, Droid Behavior is one of the best labels out there, and the Great American Techno Festival will fill your need for some gritty underground sounds this weekend. The main festival takes place Friday,…

Great American Techo Festival

When it comes to hard, dark, pulsing techno, Droid Behavior is one of the best labels out there, and the Great American Techno Festival will fill your need for some gritty underground sounds this weekend. The main festival takes place Friday, September 13, through Sunday, September 15, at Skyline Park,…

Mean Girls: The ten most quotable one-liners

Keith Garcia, creative manager for the Alamo Drafthouse, thinks that Mean Girls is the perfect, quotable high-school movie — hence the Mean Girls Quote-Along event taking place Friday, September 13, and Sunday, September 15. “Tina Fey did such an amazing job of writing that screenplay that there are so many…

The best EDM in Denver this weekend

ARAABMUZIK @ RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE (WITH STS9) | FRI, 9/6/13 When it comes to EDM production these days, it seems like it’s all been done before. Just the same, Rhode Island’s AraabMuzik (aka Abraham Orellana) is doing everything he can to shatter any preconceived notions you might have about dance…

Denver Death Cafe launches at Wystone’s this weekend

To understand what a Death Cafe is, you need to know what a Death Cafe isn’t. It’s not a grief-support group for those who have lost loved ones. It’s not a morbid event where people draped in black talk about the meaningless void that death symbolizes for some. And it’s…

Hapa Sushi’s veggie options roll past beginner tastes

“Hapa” is “a Hawaiian term that describes a harmonious blend of Asian and American cultures,” according to the Hapa Sushi menu. And this homegrown, four-restaurant chain is devoted to making moving between those cultures easy — and delicious. Those unfamiliar with sushi will find Hapa a comforting jumping-off point, with…

Homemade applesauce for a sweet side dish after Meatless Monday

Growing up, I loved visiting my grandmother’s house because of everything she cooked. Now grown up, I still think she made the best American country cuisine I’ve ever tasted. One of the dishes she always had in her fridge was homemade applesauce. Much like homemade vegetable broth, applesauce made from…