It’s been a big year for German DJ Thomas Gold. Having recently earned a nod from DJ Mag in its Top 100 DJs list for the first time in his career, Gold will take the bright lights and modern remixes of his live show across five continents this year, and…
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One Colorado, the state’s most formidable LGBTQ-rights organization, hosted the Civil Soiree at the McNichols Building on the eve of the civil unions bill going into action across the state. Only hours later, many supporters traversed Civic Center and headed to the Wellington Webb Municipal Building to take steps toward…
The 2013 Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown took over the Sheraton Hotel in the Denver Tech Center from April 26-28, as arcade gaming fans and collectors converged for the three-day festival. Westword photographer Danielle Lirette stopped by to capture the lights and music of the region’s pinball wizards in action. Continue…
Over two dozen eateries opened in metro Denver in April, everything from coffeehouses to second outposts for local breweries (Upslope and Renegade) to a third spot for Ali Baba to a tenth restaurant for Bonanno Concepts, Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria. But Denver also lost an institution: Strings closed after 27 years…
After merging last summer at 250 Josephine Street, Opus Restaurant & Aria Wine Bar just unveiled a new spring menu, which features locally sourced ingredients, including meats from Two Mile Ranch and Tender Belly. The restaurant also revealed the results of a recent remodel, which removed a private dining space…
Friday’s Rock & Runway party, presented by Denver Gives at the Fillmore Auditorium, paired local style and sounds to benefit Denver charities. Backed by soundtracks from bands including Rachel & the Kings, models strutted down the walkway wearing designs from Infernal Contraptions, 927 Designs, Andreas Tsagas, Jump of Joy, Fashion…
The Denver Roller Dolls’ annual Colorado Cup competition brought roller-derby teams from across the state to the 1STBANK Center over the weekend. And at the end of the hard-fought tournament, the Boulder County Bombers were crowned the winners of the Cup. Continue reading for some highlights from the three-day event,…
Undeterred by the weekend’s sunny weather, Denver’s face-painted vampires braved the elements to chase unsuspecting humans through the Denver Botanic Gardens during this year’s vampire 5K. Blood, bats, garlic and some very dramatic capes all made an appearance on Friday evening as runners traversed the course. Continue reading for a…
The Justice League of Street Food hopped on board the opening of the West Line this weekend to set its 2013 summer season in motion. The featured vendors included theBiscuit Bus, Sully’s Slice Truck, the Denver Pie Truck, Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs, Quiero Arepas, Yatai Food Cart and Capt’n Crabby…
It takes raw courage — or a lot of sake — to eat sushi while watching sumo wrestling. Fortunately, there was plenty of sake at Saturday’s Sumo + Sushi + Sake Experience at Casselman’s. Keep reading to get a taste of the action, and visit our full slide show for…
Tennyson Street has come a long way since the ’80s. This area of northwest Denver has become a major restaurant row, filled with interesting eateries, bars and coffee shops. But while diners might not want to eat as they did in the ’80s here, on Saturday’s Totally Tennyson pub crawl,…
Last night, the Colorado Dark Expo celebrated dark art, fashion and music with a gothic extravaganza at Tracks. From noon to midnight — and continuing through a moody midnight dance party — the event brought artists, stylists and performers for a benefit that raised funds for local homelessness and youth…
KVELERTAK @ LARIMER LOUNGE | 4/30/13 With a name that translates roughly to “stranglehold” in Norwegian, this sextet has spent the last six years cultivating a sound that feels like a mixture of black metal and the Stooges, Cave In and Converge. Fittingly, the frontman of that last act, Kurt…
Curt Sims will open Cantina today in the building he owns at 1109 Lincoln Street, most recently the home of the Hive. The restaurant hosted a soft opening last night and, despite some last-minute renovations to the space, promises to be open at 5 p.m. See also: – Attivo Libre…
Around here, folks tend to earn Schmuck of the Week glory for crimes they’ve already committed. That makes Mike Vanderboegh special — because the Alabama blogger and blowhard familiar to a certain segment of the populace from numerous appearances on Fox News earns this week’s honors for an offense that…
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Update: Congrats to heather.lou! You’ve won two Totally Tennyson tickets. Check your email for details on how to claim them. Original post: Do you love the ’80s? Let’s be real: We all do. In fact, we totally do. And now we’re giving away two tickets to the third annual Totally…
SPEAKEASY TIGER @ MARQUIS THEATER | SAT, 4/27/13 Half a decade ago, Speakeasy Tiger seemed to be in the right place at the right time, with a kind of electro-rock that was equal parts Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Gossip, only gone in a more pop direction. The group got…
Since it opened two years ago in the former home of the Atrium, the Bar has earned a reputation as not just a community watering hole, but a place with a very broad definition of community. This was a spot where everyone was truly welcome, and the entertainment lineup was…
Left Hand Brewing Company will release a new IPA for a good cause next month. The beer — which is brewed with orange zest and aged with maple Louisville Slugger baseball bats — is a collaborative effort from nine craft breweries throughout the country. Each brewery will brew the same…
Update: Congratulations to laymanscott! Check your email for details on how to claim your tickets. Original post: Do you love the ’80s? Let’s be real: We all do. In fact, we totally do. We’re giving away two tickets to the third annual Totally Tennyson pub crawl, an ’80s-themed drinking tour…
