Jonas Erik Altberg, aka Basshunter, began producing music under that moniker in 2002 using the ubiquitous Fruity Loops computer program, working from home and self-releasing The Bassmachine before signing with Warner Music for his sophomore effort. Unlike many producers, Altberg sings on a lot of his own tracks, and six…
This week is chock-full of classes you might need to brush up on your cooking and baking skills before the big feast day on Thursday — and if you’re looking for somewhere to eat out on Thanksgiving, we’ve got a full list of restaurants serving a traditional holiday spread (which…
Warning: This article contains spoilers concerning the entire plot of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Normally when I sit down to watch a new Harry Potter movie in theaters, I’m excited to see how the story plays out on screen. But after director Daniel Yates’ criminal bungling of Harry…
DJ SHADOW With Pigeon John 11.21.10 | Ogden Theatre See slideshow and read the interview with DJ Shadow Josh Davis (aka DJ Shadow) has come a long way since his days collaborating with hip-hop icons Gift of Gab and Lyrics Born, and his skills have only gotten more sharply honed…
Worried that your Thanksgiving meal will be a turkey? Try a test run. Generous Servings Cooking Classes and Cafe, 3801 West 32nd Avenue, will offer a Practice Thanksgiving class from 6 to 9:30 p.m. today. Tuition is $74; call 303-455-9730 or go to www.generousservings.com for details. For information on dozens…
At 8:30 p.m., FreshCraft, 1530 Blake Street, will be tapping three beers tonight from Stone Brewing: Arrogant Bastard, Double Bastard and the latest bastard, Lucky Bastard. (FreshCraft is the only place in town you can taste the Lucky Bastard. Lucky … you know.) Pints are $6.50 for the Arrogant Bastard…
Book it: From 6 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling Street in Arvada, will host Wines for the Holidays. The wine-tasting features Colorado’s finest wines; tickets are $25 and proceeds benefit the Arvada Community Food Bank. for more info, call 720-898-7400. For information on dozens of culinary…
Head south of the border by heading north to Centro Latin Kitchen & Refreshment Palace, 950 Pearl Street in Boulder, which will present a Taste of Mexico at 7:30 p.m. tonight. The menu is inspired by famous dishes of Jalisco, and they’re paired with Avery brews. Dinner is $35; for…
Tonight Osteria Marco, 1453 Larimer Street, will host the Celebrity Chef Tour, a benefit for the James Beard Foundation that features a dinner prepared by Michael Ginor from Hudson Valley Foie Gras and Denver heavyweight chefs Frank Bonanno, Matt Selby, Alex Seidel and Eric Skokan (read Eric Skokan’s Chef and…
Husband-and-wife team Gilly Gonzales and Lisa Wimberger have their fingers in a lot of pies. The two percussionists most often keep the beat using massive, booming drums, but their collaborative project, Lil Sum’n Sum’n, allows them to break out many of their rarer, more subtle instruments — of which there…
Boulder Acoustic Society’s sixth release takes roots music places it might not have gone before. Champion opens with “Shelter,” featuring a slow, plucky banjo and mournful, old-timey harmonies; it’s pure bluegrass until the drum kit enters the mix. “Where Have the Good Ones Gone” introduces soft piano and heavy organ…
Although Denver is a vegetarian-friendly place, it’s not always easy to find a decent meat-free breakfast. And as difficult as it can be for vegetarians to scrounge up a place that serves meat substitutes, vegans have it even worse: Just try finding an egg-, dairy- and meat-free breakfast anywhere other…
You might remember Harold McGee from On Food and Cooking, a culinary bible for those interested in learning how food interacts with the body (and why certain foods taste so darn good while others, well, don’t). Now McGee has taken On Food and Cooking to the next level with Keys…
Fine tequila, fine wine and a fine, historic cause: That’s what’s in store tonight at the Historic D&F Clocktower, 1601 Arapahoe Street, which is hosting the Tequila & Wine Tasting to benefit the Historic Elitch Theatre. It runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and costs $75 to $250; call 303-623-0216…
Cooking with wine and even with beer has become commonplace — but at 7 p.m. tonight at Seven Cups, 1882 South Pearl Street, Suzanne Klein, owner of Zanitea Organic Tea Blends, will discuss Cooking With Tea. The evening will include tips on incorporating tea into your recipes, plus the chance…
Lisa Wimberger and her husband, Gilly Gonzales, are percussionists extraordinaire: The two keep time for local acts Lunar Fire and Inti, but they also bring some of their other, subtler drums out to play in their project Lil Sum’n Sum’n. This Thursday, November 18, the duo is releasing Lil Sum’n…
How much do you know about GMOs (genetically modified organisms)? From 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, Unity Church of Boulder, 2855 Folsom Street, will host “Learn the Facts: Make Healthier Choices,” a talk by Jeffrey M. Smith, author of Seeds of Deception and Genetic Roulette. The discussion is free; for…
Simon Green’s Bonobo project has taken chilled-out downtempo on a meandering journey through complex syncopation, sweeping strings and heavy bass lines since 1999, when he released the single “Terrapin” on the Tru Thoughts label. Since then, Green has created four full-length albums for both Tru Thoughts and the epic Ninja…
This week — through Saturday, November 20 — Scorpios drink free at miniBAR, 222 Columbine Street (303-668-4064 or visit www.minibardenver.com), from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.; there will also be music, food and drink specials. You’ll find many more deals and events taking place this week in our culinary calendar;…
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VOODEUX With Tanner Ross • Worthy • DJ Hipp-E 11.13.10 | Beta The Roots Dirtybird & Mothership Showcase at Beta featured some of the best house and techno sets Denver has seen this year, all rolled up into one slick package and blasted over an amazing sound system. Tanner Ross,…
During First Bite Boulder, which starts today and runs through November 20, more than forty of the town’s top restaurants will offer special three-course, $26 menus. For the complete lineup of participating eateries and menus, go to www.firstbiteboulder.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online…
