Boulder’s finest, Warren Hammond, blows it on Letterman

It’s a non-holiday holiday today, and as such we thought we’d shine a light on the Papa John’s delivery driver and glow-dart blower Warren Hammond of Boulder. Hammond, umm, blew it, on the Late Show with David Letterman earlier this month. Watch the video below to see what we mean…

Is 16th at Welton Denver’s most robber-friendly corner this year?

Last week, the Denver Police Department warned the public “to be vigilant and report suspicious activity while in the downtown area,” reporting that there have been fifteen robberies or assaults in the past few months, often involving more than one person. Three of those fifteen happened at the same location:…

Photos: Colorado Uncovered shows nude models as works of art (NSFW)

Colorado Uncovered, a new book of photographs by Darrell Pierson, shows models stripped down everywhere from the Colorado Convention Center to Mesa Verde National Park. “Most women would rather be photographed as works of art than pinups,” says Sherry Whitney, explaining the origins of Body Photage, the company she started…

Here are your 2011 Denver #WebAwards arts winners

Here are the winners of the 2011 Denver #WebAwards in the category we’re loosely dubbing “arts,” which means Westword scribes report on the happenings in these beats, right here on Show and Tell. (And no, Westword writers were not eligible for these awards.) These are the winners only; for a…

Leaked! 2011 Denver #WebAwards winners

OK, it’s not really a leak if the source publishes the info — more like a sneak-peek of Denver #WebAwards winners, we’re publishing ten award winners this morning, in advance of tonight’s party at Casselman’s. It’s open to anyone age 21 and up at 8 p.m.. (although anyone on our…

2011 Denver #WebAwards winners announced!

Westword recognized the best of the local Web again in 2011 with the Denver Web Awards, held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Casselman’s. Below are the winners for this year; here the 2011 Denver Web Awards finalists. — Nick Lucchesi Colorado Peak Politics is Denver’s Best Political Blog Because…

Soda’s evil twin? The danger of “fruit drinks” (infographic)

In one year, the average American consumes 45 pounds of sugar (enough to fill a wheelbarrow) — and most of this is sugar we drink. Excess sugar intake is a driving force behind the obesity epidemic, and while soda gets scapegoated, the fastest-growing marketing sector is the so-called “fruit drink”…

How Tweet It Is!

Who’s the best Twittering bartender? Who’s the most shameless social-media self-promoter in town? Those illustrious categories and more are part of Westword’s second-annual Denver Web Awards, going down tonight at Casselman’s Bar & Venue, 2620 Walnut Street. Forty awards will be given out at the 8 p.m. ceremony, and the…

Here are your 2011 Denver #WebAwards finalists

Way back in September, we put out a nomination call for this year’s Westword Denver #WebAwards. After much scrutinizing of those nominations, and with input from staff and a few trusted contributors, we’re ready to announce the finalists for this year’s #WebAwards. They’re on view below…

Youth of Today postpones its Denver show

Legendary straight-edge hardcore band Youth of Today has postponed its Denver show slated for this Thursday at the Summit Music Hall, but organizers say a make-up gig is in the works. We can’t confirm any details yet, more than Youth of Today (who had D.Y.S. listed as a special guest)…

Ten ways to enjoy newly decadent peanut butter

There’s terrible news on the peanut beat this week: “Peanut butter prices skyrocketing,” screams the headline across the peanut butter world. And with the Fool’s Gold Loaf now just a memory of the long-closed Colorado Mine Company restaurant, there’s no single way to enjoy peanut butter that reigns supreme. But…

Motörhead returns to Denver February 28 with Megadeth

Stop showering now. You may be almost sleazy enough to enjoy Motörhead when the legendary NWBHM band returns to Denver in the February cold for Megadeth’s Gigantour with Volbeat and Lacuna Coil. The show is slated for Tuesday, February 28, at the Fillmore Auditorium. Tickets ($44.50-$57.50) go on sale this…

Win tickets to see David Sedaris on November 7

Update: Thursday, 12:08 p.m.: We’ve picked our winners, thanks for playing and for reading Westword! If you have no pressing plans a week from tonight, Monday, November 7, why not go see acclaimed essayist, author and unique orator David Sedaris at the Paramount Theatre?…