Ballet Nouveau Colorado has been putting together some of the most innovative collaborations we’ve seen — so it’s appropriate that the group is moving forward with a new name and new digs. Before the company completes its transition to Wonderbound, though, it will present one more show under the BNC…
Ballet Nouveau Colorado, which will present its last show under the BNC umbrella this weekend before transitioning to its new name, Wonderbound, has always surprised and delighted fans with its innovative choreography and unique collaborations with local musicians. In that spirit, Perpetual Beauty is the perfect show to bid farewell…
It’s extra-awesome that Audio Indika is facilitating this year’s 4/20 show at the Funky Buddha, and those responsible for loading the decks have outdone themselves by bringing Jonn Hawley to town. The Minneapolis-based DJ/producer has more than twenty years of experience, and he’s been a fixture in the underground Twin…
Even though there’s snow on the ground, spring is now three weeks old — and that means shaping up for summer weather. Our favorite lighter fare? A chopped-up salad atChoppers Custom Salads — either the downtown or DTC location. It’s kind of like Illegal Pete’s mixed-up-burrito, but in salad form…
GREEN VELVET @ BETA | SAT, 4/13/13 Curtis Alan Jones created the Green Velvet persona to head up his deejaying gigs, and in the early 1990s, his productions (including “The Stalker” and “Preacher Man”) gained the attention of dance fiends all over the world. The Chicago house legend has been…
There is a story behind every piece in Paula Sussman’s A Neurotic Erotic Alphabet — a funny, quirky, off-the-wall story — and she’ll share many of them at tonight’s free artist talk about the photography exhibit. The triptych “Sexy Sadie and Simian Sam Are Switchable Sweethearts,” for example, features as…
Curtis Alan Jones created the Green Velvet persona to head up his deejaying gigs, and in the early 1990s, his productions (including “The Stalker” and “Preacher Man”) gained the attention of dance fiends all over the world. The Chicago house legend (due this Saturday, April 13, at Beta) has been…
For vegetarians, the southeast metro area hasn’t provided nearly as many options as Federal Boulevard. But now there’s a new noodle house in town: Pho Lee, a sibling restaurant to the insanely popular Pho 95 outposts. And the veggie pho at Pho Lee is just as good as it is…
Breakfast might very well be the most important meal of the day, but some people just can’t find the time for breakfast — or don’t feel like eating that early. These light, fluffy muffins are one solution: Packed full of ginger (and with an accompanying bite), you can make them…
SUB.MISSION ANNIVERSARY @ BOPPO! | SAT, 4/6/13 Sub.mission knows dubstep, and to mark another year of its devotion to the true sound, Nicole Cacciavillano and her crew are hosting a real U.K. underground-style throwdown with V.I.V.E.K., who performed at last year’s party. He’s set to perform alongside the entire roster…
DJ Heather grew up in a household in which eclectic music abounded, and as she got older, fate threw mixing opportunities her way, from a gig at a college radio station to a stint programming weekend music at a neighborhood pub. Those experiences led her to explore the ways that…
Denver’s a great town for vegetarians and vegans, as the Best of Denver 2013 attests. In that issue, you’ll find accolades for Best Vegetarian Green Chile and Best Vegan Market, as well as many more green categories. But if you’re looking for the best plant-based dishes in the city, look…
THUGFUCKER @ NORAD | SAT, 3/30/13 The duo collectively known as Thugfucker doesn’t take themselves very seriously, despite collaborating to form the Life and Death brand — a name you might remember from assorted showcases and live shows last year, including a stop at the AfterHours Anonymous anniversary party. Although…
Last year’s Fancy Plants Vegan Prom was such a success that even the proprietress of the host establishment, Marilyn Megenity of the Mercury Cafe, said she wanted to see a second incarnation. Organizer Joshua LaBure and his cohorts were happy to oblige. “One big difference this year is that we…
Although there are many good meat replacements on the market, a decent dairy-free cheese can be tough to come by — and you can forget about a cheese memorable enough to pair with a glass of wine. Daphne Medina, creator of Door 86 Vegan Cheese, to the rescue. She’s accomplishd…
Chili’s one of those stick-to-your-ribs dishes that’s perfect for snowy spring days, especially when you don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. This very basic recipe can be modified to taste; you can add meat-replacement crumbles, use less garlic or toss in a dollop of maple…
RAY OKPARA @ BETA | FRI, 3/22/13 Unlike most DJs out of Germany, Ray Okpara leans more toward the house end of the tech-house spectrum — and that’s to the benefit of his legions of fans all over the world, because Okpara has polished a streamlined, minimal-leaning version that’s still…
Adrienne Rinaldi writes a beer blog (beersnobchick.com), and when she got her yoga certification last June, she started teaching yoga in the park. “I noticed that I’d attract people if I had beer,” she says, “and people in Colorado love their beer and their yoga — so why not combine…
Unlike most DJs out of Germany, Ray Okpara leans more toward the house end of the tech-house spectrum — and that’s to the benefit of his legions of fans all over the world, because Okpara has polished a streamlined, minimal-leaning version that’s still overflowing with house’s soul and funk influence…
There’s a thin line between comfortable and casual, and it’s one that Chad’s Grill walks easily. Although the prices are reasonable and the vibe is laid-back, the extra touches of a polished interior and a surprise or two on what could have been an ordinary bar menu take Chad’s to…
Sometimes you want nothing more than a quick, easy dinner — but for vegans, this isn’t always an easy task. But if you’re willing to spend a little extra cash for store-made meat-replacement taco mix, pico de gallo and guacamole, you can throw together a pan of mouth-watering enchiladas and…
PATRICE BÄUMEL @ BETA | FRI, 3/15/13 These days, when electronic music seems to be all about distorted bass and ear-popping drum lines, artists like Patrice Bäumel (due at UNstructured Sounds’ inaugural Denver Winter Showcase) are hard to find. And that’s a shame, because Bäumel’s minimal productions and sweeping sets…
