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John Flathman

John Flathman

John Flathman is a contributing culture writer for Westword. He has worked as an event manager in the Denver arts scene since 2014, including spells with the Denver Film Festival and Westword Music Showcase. In his spare time he volunteers at a nonprofit bookstore and is the proud uncle of a very annoying cat.

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Take a Look Back at ’80s Denver in Restored Horror Film The Jar, aka Charon

By John FlathmanJune 18, 2024

The Denver-shot 1984 film, The Jar, will be screened as it was meant to be seen for the first time at the Sie this weekend.

24 Horror Pin Ups Magazine Showcases Colorado’s Metal Maidens

By John FlathmanJune 7, 2024

24 Horror Pin Ups is a new art book that showcases illustrations of the horror-loving model crew.

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Adult and Cult Legend Ginger Lynn Allen Is Coming to Denver

By John FlathmanMay 15, 2024

Often called “The Queen of the ’80s” in the adult-film world, Ginger Lynn Allen will be at the Archive Videostore in Aurora and at the Sie FilmCenter.

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303 Boards Is Celebrating Its History With Artists, Skaters and Plenty of PBR

By John FlathmanApril 30, 2024

French artist Lucas Beaufort’s is on a PBR-sponsored tour for his book HEART, which celebrates the history of skate shops and features the landmark Colfax location.

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A Brush With Greatness: How Mohawk Bob Became an Unlikely Internet Star

By John FlathmanApril 24, 2024

From being the star of a school’s “Crazy Hair Day” to being in a Bad Bunny music video, Mohawk Bob is on top of the world.

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Long Live Tattoo Festival Debuts in Black Hawk With Top-Tier Artists and Major Draws

By John FlathmanApril 9, 2024

The needle drops on this new event over 4/20 weekend with acclaimed artists and one-of-a-kind experiences for pros and newbies alike.

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Fun Buns: The Keester Club Is a Fan Club for Those Who Love the Booty

By John FlathmanMarch 27, 2024

Denver artist Joe Murray’s latest creative endeavor is pretty cheeky.

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Lemme See It Is Denver’s Newest Standup Comedy Showcase

By John FlathmanMarch 19, 2024

Lemme See It combines standup laughs with award-winning local films, hosted by Preston Tompkins and Stephen Agyei (Bojack Horseman, Abbott Elementary).

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Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival Fires Up Community

By John FlathmanMarch 11, 2024

The ninth year welcomes Denver-born rising star Ji-Young Yoo and dishes out some of the area’s best food.

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Welcome to the House of Horrors: Horrid Gift Shop Expands With Event Space, Coffee Shop

By John FlathmanFebruary 28, 2024

The horror-themed shop at 1974 South Acoma Street will also open a tattoo parlor in its location on March 1.

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Boulder International Film Fest Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary

By John FlathmanFebruary 26, 2024

The festival is celebrating with the best films from its past, big parties, filmmaker guests, great food…and free cake.

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Love Stinks on the Warpers’ Sophomore Album

By John FlathmanFebruary 16, 2024

Marie Hicks is the album’s singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer.

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Miles to Go: Pioneering Track Star Kelley Dolphus Stroud Made a Run at the Olympics…but Came Up Short

By John FlathmanFebruary 7, 2024

Kelley Dolphus Stroud’s courageous attempt to reach the 1928 Olympics is being uncovered 96 years later.

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Cary Morin’s New Album Is a Love Letter to Western History and the Sounds of the ’70s

By John FlathmanJanuary 30, 2024

Innocent Allies is inspired by the paintings of Charles Marion Russell and the feel of mid-seventies Willie Nelson.

What’s the Failure Award? MCA Rewards High School Seniors for Taking Risks

By John FlathmanJanuary 24, 2024

The $20,000 Failure Award scholarship is given each year to a student who displays outstanding creativity, fearlessness and a willingness to risk failure in the pursuit of something new.

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January Giallo is Denver’s Best Film Series for Horror Fans

By John FlathmanJanuary 4, 2024

The influential genre is known for its stylish murders and hypnotic soundscapes.

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Dancing in the Dark: Weird Touch Showcases the Strength of Denver Nightlife

By John FlathmanDecember 22, 2023

Weird Touch at the Roxy is the New Year’s destination for fans of dark rooms and dark music.

Meet Eeland Stribling, Comedy Works New Top Comic

By John FlathmanNovember 28, 2023

The New Faces Contest Winner discusses his love of comedy, teaching, fly-fishing…and mixing them all together.

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This New Event Is Bringing International Vibes to Denver Dance Floors

By John FlathmanNovember 9, 2023

The first installment of the new live experience will include renowned DJs from Tokyo, Mexico City and Denver.

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Comedy Works New Faces Competition Seeks to Crown Denver’s Next Top Comic

By John FlathmanNovember 7, 2023

After starting with 180 contestants six months ago, twelve of the funniest new comics in Denver remain to compete for cash prizes and clout.

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Anti-Capitalist Variety Show Blends Expression With Activism at Mutiny Information Cafe

By John FlathmanOctober 31, 2023

Produced by local comedian Andrew Curtis, the show combines poetry, spoken-word, music and more, with a “bent towards vent.”

Amoako Boafo’s Show at the Denver Art Museum Is a Must-See

By John FlathmanOctober 20, 2023

It’s the first solo exhibition tour for the Ghanaian portrait painter and rising star of the art world, who has collaborated with Dior and sent his art into space.

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