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Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver This Week

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Jason Heller

Jason Heller is a staff writer at Westword. He’s the author of the book Strange Stars: David Bowie, Pop Music, and the Decade Sci-Fi Exploded (Melville House/Penguin Random House), and has contributed to the New Yorker, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and NPR.org. His work has won a Hugo Award and a Colorado Press Association Award.

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Barnes & Noble Said Tattered Cover Wouldn’t Change, but Its Actions Speak Volumes

Barnes & Noble Said Tattered Cover Wouldn’t Change, but Its Actions Speak Volumes

By Jason HellerDecember 3, 2024

Four months after the behemoth bought Denver’s beloved bookstore out of bankruptcy, how independent is it?

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Matt Bischoff on Sub Pop Reissuing the Fluid

By Jason HellerDecember 2, 2024

The famous Seattle label is reintroducing Colorado’s grunge-era legend, including the group’s 1991 split single with Nirvana.

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Colorado Metalsmith Turns Moon Rock and NASA Space Junk Into Jewelry

By Jason HellerNovember 29, 2024

Benjamin Bosworth of Colorado’s Honest Hands Ring Co. has made an out-of-this-world ring that contains moon rock and a piece of Apollo 11.

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Where to Fall in Love With Corn Dogs in Denver Like Brett Goldstein Did

By Jason HellerNovember 25, 2024

The Ted Lasso actor recently shared the story behind eating his first corn dog ever in the Mile High on Late Night With Seth Meyers.

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Denver Musician Tapped to Front This Legendary California Punk Band

By Jason HellerNovember 22, 2024

California’s Rich Kids on LSD inspired NOFX, Green Day and Foo Fighters, and local musician Abe Brennan is its new lead singer.

Ashlee Cassity and Dom Garcia standing inside their bar, Pearl Divers

Sapphic Speakeasy Pearl Divers Opening Soon in Capitol Hill

By Jason HellerNovember 22, 2024

Dom Garcia and Ashlee Cassity’s new concept will occupy a wing of Your Mom’s House.

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Five Points Jazz Festival to End, Replaced by Grants Program

By Jason HellerNovember 21, 2024

After 22 years of enlivening Denver, the Five Points Jazz Festival is being replaced by a jazz grants program.

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Pizza Is Returning to Former Benny Blanco’s Space

By Jason HellerNovember 20, 2024

Your Mom’s House owner James Bedwell has teamed up with chef John Mora on the upcoming takeout joint dubbed Tua Mama’s Pizzeria.

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Denver Public Library Resurrects One Book, One Denver

By Jason HellerNovember 20, 2024

Eleven years after the city closed the book on the program, the DPL is opening a new chapter.

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Calls Grow Louder for the Ford Amphitheater to Quiet Down

By Jason HellerNovember 20, 2024

“The daily life of up to 43,000 people in the Colorado Springs area has been invaded,” states Ford Hurts Families, a community association.

DJ Ginger Perry

Local DJ Ginger Perry Releases Her First Original Music

By Jason HellerNovember 18, 2024

DJ Ginger Perry has spent years spinning other people’s music – but now she’s making her own.

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Where to Chop Down a Christmas Tree (Legally) in Colorado

By Jason HellerNovember 18, 2024

Golden Gate Canyon State Park is now accepting applications for Christmas tree-chopping permits, and so is the City of Denver.

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Jack White Announces Two-Night Stand at Mission Ballroom

By Jason HellerNovember 15, 2024

After a blazing surprise show at the Bluebird in October, Jack White will rock Mission Ballroom for two nights next spring.

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As Billie Eilish Heads to Denver, Here Are Ten of the Best Brother-Sister Musical Teams

By Jason HellerNovember 13, 2024

Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell are only the latest in a long line of brother-sister musical collabs.

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Denver Musician Faces Allegations of Physical Assault in Belgium

By Jason HellerNovember 13, 2024

The Reno Divorce tour was canceled after Brent Loveday was accused of assaulting his girlfriend; here’s his statement.

Kellen Wall and Bryce Menchaca of Marfa standing in a field

This Local Band Is Bringing Denver Americana to the Masses

By Jason HellerNovember 12, 2024

Denver’s latest musical success story, Marfa, came out of nowhere – and is going places.

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Wax Trax Records Expands Into Aurora

By Jason HellerNovember 8, 2024

Denver’s oldest record store is opening a kiosk in the Stanley Marketplace.

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There’s a New Jazz Fest in Denver

By Jason HellerNovember 6, 2024

Inspired by the city’s vibrant scene, Don Lucoff and David Froman are bringing Denver Jazz Fest to the masses next year.

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Local Musician Drafted by Cult Band Legendary Pink Dots

By Jason HellerNovember 4, 2024

Cult band Legendary Pink Dots has brought Colorado’s Randall Frazier of Orbit Service into the fold.

Harry Springer of Moon Walker

Denver-Born Band Tapped to Play Tool Festival, Live in the Sand

By Jason HellerNovember 1, 2024

Moon Walker’s Harry Springer is ecstatic about playing Tool’s new Caribbean rock festival, booked by Tyler Fey.

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New Owners Are Giving Capitol Hill Restaurant a Mexico City Reboot

By Jason HellerOctober 31, 2024

Father-son team Alex and Silvio Villanueva emigrated from Mexico six years ago and are now first-time restaurant owners.

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Neutral Milk Hotel Members Play on Denver Band’s Lost Album

By Jason HellerOctober 30, 2024

An unearthed album by PW3 features members of Neutral Milk Hotel, the Apples in Stereo and Warlock Pinchers.

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