Most people will pass by a dead tree or plant without so much as a glance, but S.D. Prochyra’s art finds its roots in these overlooked and intricate systems. It’s this pedigree of death and beauty that’s on display tonight in Requiem, a solo exhibition of his work. The art…

“I worked in front of the train station near the Oprah studios, and I’d see these woman come out of there like they just saw Jesus,” explains Charly “City Mouse” Fasano, whose newest collection of audio poems, The Oprah EP, will be released tonight. This is the twelfth cassette from…

The allure of a shiny pedal or guitar is hard for most musicians to fend off, but with every purchase of a new piece of equipment, an old piece gets stuck in the closet to collect dust. Now it’s time to brush off that obsolete gear, load it up and…

Denver native Adam Cayton-Holland has been telling jokes professionally for a few years now (he described his start in standup on the cover of Westword in July 2004) but only recently moved up to headlining at the Comedy Works. With the lead gig comes more time on stage for Cayton-Holland,…

Denver comedian Josh Blue has been out of the local circuit for quite a while now, keeping busy with tours and television and headlining shows across the country. But he’s back in town tonight for a hometown gig at the Comedy Works. “I’m excited to come home and perform in…

For many, the very act of showing up to Christmas dinner requires a certain amount of improvisation. So does opening presents, as it’s not easy to act impressed with a bad gift. But those gifts are the inspiration behind the Groupmind Foundation’s Improv Combo Platter, which takes its material from…