Today 17,000 people are expected for the eleventh annual Colfax Marathon, with City Park a prominent feature on the route. Brad Weismann’s recent list of Seven Things that Make City Park Residents Very, Very Mad included the plethora of races, concerts and other events in the Park, but Klaudia doesn’t buy…
Rosenberg’s Bagels and Deli is still closed after a fire in the second-floor apartment last Sunday damaged the deli (a body was found in an apartment closet, and the fire is being investigated as an arson/murder). But while you won’t be able to grab a bagel at Rosenberg’s this weekend, you…
The 22nd annual Westword Music Showcase is just six weeks away, and close to 100 local bands have now been confirmed to perform on a dozen stages across the Golden Triangle neighborhood on Saturday, June 25. The first round of Denver-based bands — including synth-rock band the Epilogues and rap artist Bianca Mikahn —…
Last weekend we shared comments by Georgia Amar, a co-founder of Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe, criticizing Denver’s public arts program. And readers were quick to respond. Says Russ Wright: Art is subjective. You, I and everyone else has an opinion on what they like or dislike. Personally I have…
This week Brad Weismann served up memories of ten more long-gone Denver institutions, including such restaurants as the Yum Yum Tree —a forerunner of the food court — and the Denver Drumstick, which once had five locations around Denver. Says Chris: Thanks for this, Westword! It brings back so many fond…
Chefs were in the news this week as Mary Nguyen announced the imminent closing of her longtime Uptown neighborhood gem P17, to be balanced by the opening of a second Olive & Finch in Cherry Creek North. And Elise Wiggins ended her decade-plus run at Panzano, one of our favorite Italian restaurants…
At a certain point in Denver’s musical tribute to Prince last night at Red Rocks, 115 members of the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus assembled on-stage and sang an a cappella rendition of Queen’s “Who Wants To Live Forever.” The song, performed after a dozen popular local bands paid rollicking homage…
We’re not in the habit of advising people how not to become a Schmuck of the Week. That would be bad for business. Still, it’s just common sense to avoid drawing attention to yourself while committing a crime. Apparently, though, common sense is one thing Denver’s Nicholas Broviak lacks. So, too,…
What’s in a name? There — or “there…” — opened this week on the ground floor of the Lumina apartment building at West 33rd Avenue and Navajo Street; it’s the second outpost for a concept that got its start in Telluride, and is designed to let diners choose their own eating…
Thievery Corporation headlines Red Rocks tonight and the venue hosts the Global Dub Festival (featuring Datsik, Bro Safari, Slander, Ghastly and more) on Saturday, as well as Bad Company and Joe Walsh on Sunday. The Denver Uke Fest runs through Saturday at Swallow Hill and Lucius is at the Gothic…
Punk icons the Misfits come through Denver fairly often; it’s just that the original members never appear on stage together. Frontman Glenn Danzig played the Boulder Theater last fall; Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein spoke with us about building his own guitars before a gig at the Marquis; and a version of…
On Tuesday night, the owners of To the Wind Bistro were accepting an Exceptional Newcomer award from the Colorado Restaurant Association at a gala evening. The next morning Royce Oliveira, who owns the tiny spot with his wife, was scrubbing “Meat Is Murder” off the front window of To the Wind,…
Willie Nelson and Family headlines Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 30 with Kacey Musgraves opening. Tickets ($27.50-$149.50) go on sale on Friday, May 13 at 10 a.m. Pitbull brings the Bad Man Tour to the Pepsi Center on Thursday, August 18 with Prince Royce and special guests. Tickets ($29.95-$139.95) go…
Of all the taco joints in Denver…you might want to walk in to the new Illegal Pete’s location at 2001 East Colfax Avenue, which is opening this week with festivities that include not only food but local music. The big opening day is Friday, May 13, when the restaurant opens…
People can — and do — debate the quality of Denver’s barbecue all the time. But there’s no debating the contributions that Winston Hill, NFL All-star and restaurateur, made to Denver. Hill passed away two weeks ago, leaving behind many friends and fans of Winston Hill’s BBQ. Says Larry: No way!…
It isn’t every day that you see stormtroopers and superheroes sauntering around Boettcher Concert Hall. But that’s what happened last weekend, when the Colorado Symphony Orchestra hosted a cosplay-friendly “Symphonic Tribute to Comic Con,” featuring theme music from Star Wars, Dr. Who and other pop-culture, cult-fare favorites. All photos by…
The food and culture of Mexico took over Civic Center Park during Denver’s annual Cinco de Mayo festival last weekend. Photographer Aaron Thackeray was there on May 8 to caught all the colors, cars, good times…and good weather. Now see the full Cinco de Mayo slide show. …
Washington Park went to the dogs on Saturday, May 7, for the 23rd annual Furry Scurry, a two-mile walk and fun run for pups and their people that benefits the Denver Dumb Friends League. All photos by Brandon Marshall. Were you there? Find your pup in the full 2016 Furry…
Yesterday we reported on upcoming changes in the Great Hall at Union Station, which will celebrate its second birthday this summer. By then, Acme Delicatessen will have replaced Acme Burger, the Terminal Bar will offer full-service dining at the booths in back, and there will be an official beer garden…
Throughout May, Wheel of Fortune is celebrating a few great American cities — and this week, it’s Denver’s turn to take a spin in the spotlight. After months of planning, fifteen local contestants flew out to Los Angeles in March to tape the Denver-themed shows, which start tonight. We don’t…
How time flies when you’re having fun! As Lauren Monitz recently reported, Le Bakery Sensual just marked its 35th birthday with owner John Spotz at the helm; the then-employee bought the basic bakery with a decided edge from its founder back in 1981, and over the years his titillating treats have…
Both BØRNS and Explosions in the Sky are in town for two-night stands this week while Tortoise, Har Mar Superstar, Franki Valli and Tori Kelly are also on tap this week, and the Denver Uke Fest kicks off on Thursday. See the full list of our picks below. MONDAY, MAY 9…
