One thing to remember about schmucks: If they do something schmucky once, there’s a good chance they’ll do it again. As evidence, check the story of Kathleen McGrath, who’s now admitted to pilfering nearly $10,000 from a high school booster club — a crime that came to light only after…
Gary Hart, John Elway and Stapleton International Airport. All three of those blasts from the past won awards in our Best of Denver issue back in 1988. So did Colfax Avenue, which won Best Neon Strip that year. And while the longest, wickedest street in America has changed a lot…
There are more reasons than ever to celebrate Denver’s music scene: more venues, more bands, more people finding ways to make this city a great one for fans. We’ve been documenting the state of that scene in the Best of Denver since 1984. Some of that year’s winners — like…
It’s a busy weekend in Colorado — local favorite Railroad Earth is in town, the Toasters’ tour heads south and there’s plenty more. Our picks for the best shows over the next few days are below. See also: 50 Photos That Prove Red Rocks Is the Most Beautiful Venue on…
Denver International Airport officially banned the sale of marijuana souvenirs and marijuana-related products last week, adding specific wording to its public-conduct rules. At DIA, it is now unlawful to “sell, display, or advertise any product bearing the image, likeness, description, or name of Marijuana or Marijuana-themed paraphernalia; and advertise a…
The Denver Botanic Gardens has a permanent reminder of last year’s blockbuster Chihuly exhibit: “Colorado,” a piece by artist Dale Chihuly that was made possible through funds provided by donors Robert and Judi Newman and the Kemper family, and installed a few weeks ago. And now four more Coloradans have…
Sexpot Comedy honored the Mile High City’s funniest people at the 2014 Denver Comedy Awards at 3 Kings Tavern on January 17. The big winner? Former Westword staffer Adam Cayton-Holland, who was honored not just as the Comic of the Year, but for his podcast, his website, the comedy festival…
We hope you’re enjoying Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We’ll be back to our full slate of commentary, news and concert coverage tomorrow — for now, we’ve got a few shows to recommend. This is a great week in Colorado, with bands ranging from notorious metal outfit Mayhem to the…
Bill Cosby has been in the spotlight for months, as women keep stepping forward with accusations of sexual abuse. But despite protests over Cosby being booked at the Buell on January 17, and then actual demonstrations outside the venue, the show went on as scheduled. Brandon Marshall was there; keep…
One of Denver’s hottest new neighborhoods is rising on the footprint of one of its oldest: Over the past few years, Prospect Park has popped up in the old railyards by Coors Field in the Platte Valley. And now there’s a neighborhood bar for this area: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, which…
Roll Denver celebrated sci fi both classic and modern at Exdo on Friday, and everyone from Star Lord to The Penguin to Daft Punk strapped on their skates for The Grid and got rolling. Cassandra Kotnik was there to capture all the out-of-this-world action; keep reading for a look. See…
This week in Cafe Society, Gretchen Kurtz took a look at the Bistro at Stapleton, another small restaurant attempting big things with a tiny kitchen — and she also wondered why she and Denver Post restaurant critic William Porter keep writing about the same eateries… on the same days. Some…
The bi-coastal film pod continues in 2015! In New York, Village Voice film editor Alan Scherstuhl, along with Voice film critic Stephanie Zacharek, connect via the magic of the Internet with LA Weekly film critic Amy Nicholson to discuss the nominations for this year’s Academy Awards, announced on January 15…
There will be no Pot Bowl II in 2015. When the Denver Broncos lost to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, they ensured that last year’s marijuana-themed jokes and memes surrounding the Super Bowl featuring the Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks (who hail from the only other state that had legal…
If the folks at the Denver District Attorney’s Office are right, Ostell Miles is a schmuck — a schmuck who used to play in the National Football League. Miles, a onetime running back for the Cincinnati Bengals, is among three people accused of responding to at least ten people whose…
Get ready for Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, the latest watering hole from Tavern Hospitality Group. But the spot, which officially opens January 19 in the up-and-coming Prospect Park, right at 29th Avenue and Huron Street, is not another Tavern — though it has a great rooftop deck, a Tavern hallmark. Instead,…
No. 56: The Rare Beast Sandwich at Salt & Grinder 3609 West 32nd Avenue 303-945-4200 When Salt & Grinder first opened in the West Highland neighborhood in June, owner Frank Bonanno had this to say about what makes a perfect deli sandwich: “A ton of meat, sliced to order and…
Governor John Hickenlooper celebrated his re-election earlier this week with a formal inauguration ceremony followed by a dinner at the Fillmore Auditorium and a concert at the Ogden Theatre. We’ll have much more on the latter in next week’s issue of Westword. It was an improbable arrangement of some of…
The holiday weekend should be a good one for music in Denver. Some of the highlights include Del McCoury, who will play new songs inspired by Woody Guthrie and Fishbone, which inspired D’Angelo to write the song “1000 Deaths.” Many more of our picks await you below. See also: The…
We’ve got a brief in-house update for you: Tickets for Artopia, which is Westword’s annual event celebrating the city’s art, culture and fashion, get a little more expensive starting tomorrow. Right now, you can get them for $25. What you’re getting, specifically, is admission to City Hall, where we’ll have…
Denver boxer Mike Alvarado has a date in the ring on January 24, when he’s scheduled to face off against arch-rival Brandon Rios at the 1stBank Center. But first, he has another date: He is supposed to appear in Denver County Court at 1:30 p.m. on January 16, when he…
This week’s best shows include Paul Collins (formerly of the Nerves) at the hi-dive with his new-ish band, the Beat. That should be a great one — same with Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake on Thursday. The rest of our picks follow. See also: 50 Ways to Support…
