In the early 1990s, journalist Jon Krakauer, who was working on the modern-day classic Into the Wild, invited Carine McCandless to talk about why her brother, Chris, cut ties with his family and journeyed into the Alaskan wilderness, where he died of starvation. Carine decided it would be best to…
Proving that Boulder has some cachet in the entrepreneurial world, NewCo — a one-day event that gathers together businesspeople and investors with innovative companies in cities here and abroad — has added the foothill republic to its 2014 itinerary, which also spreads as far afield as New York City, the…
Making learning fun isn’t hard, you just need a few pieces to fall into place. A fascinating subject is important, of course. A great teacher is a must. And if you can drink while you learn, you’re pretty much set. Those three pillars of knowledge come together this month at…
The powers-that-be behind Warm Cookies of the Revolution were thinking about the future of jobs when they brainstormed today’s offering, Warm Cookies of the Revolution: Stupid Questions, Stupid Talents. And so, naturally, they started talking about robots. “We’ve done stupid questions and stupid talents before,” notes spokesman Evan Weissman. “And…
Now well established as a standup comedian and satirist, John Oliver first rose to prominence in his native U.K. on BBC Radio programs such as The Department and Political Animal, earning accolades from publications including the Sunday Times UK, which hailed his act as “comedy for smart people.” After moving…
There are only a few days left before the end of the official run of Hong Seon Jang: waxed/waned at David B. Smith Gallery. I say “official” because the show will be on view through the end of December by appointment. Born in Korea, where he earned his BFA at…
On Thursday, November 13, the American Institute of Graphic Arts Colorado and the Denver Art Museum Design Council will host Chaircuterie, a celebration of design and a fundraiser for AIGA’s mentorship and scholarship programs and the Denver Art Museum’s Department of Architecture, Design and Graphics. More than a hundred chair-inspired…
It’s a special The Daily Show edition of the Voice Film Club podcast, as we talk about Bennett Miller’s Foxcatcher (starring Steve Carell) and move onto Rosewater, the movie Jon Stewart left The Daily Show for three months in 2013 to direct. Both are in theaters starting November 14. Here’s…
When David Fodel was invited to help launch MediaLive two years ago, one of his goals for the performance-, workshop- and talk-filled symposium at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art was to showcase artists who are exploring new forms of live audiovisual work. This year’s three-day festival, which runs from…
Again this year, Starz Denver Film Festival artistic director Brit Withey is offering his must-see picks for each day of the fest — including many flicks that movie lovers might otherwise miss amid the flood of silver-screen goodies. Today, he spotlights three red carpet presentations — 5 to 7, The…
Lucky Me Curious Theatre Company 1080 Acoma Street 303-623-0524 Curious Theatre Company’s participation in the National New Play Network has been a boon for Denver audiences, in particular the company’s loyal cadre of regulars, who tend to be the kind of people who want to hear new voices and are…
The tiny house has made its maiden voyage. Invited to collaborate on a project at the Wittemyer Ranch overlooking Boulder by curators Petra Sertic and Alvin Gregorio , Philip Spangler and I decided that, though it was not necessarily an artistic collaboration in the truest sense, using the tiny house…
Hundreds of people have taken books from the Denver Public Library and never returned them, racking up so many fees that showing their face at the library is embarrassing — and pointless, since $5 in fines means you can’t borrow additional books. But even if all is not forgiven, the…
#44: Britta Erickson Britta Erickson, a Denver native who’s the director of the Starz Denver Film Festival, not only builds the fest from the ground up behind the scenes but also serves as its public face. Popular Denver Film Society side projects such as Film on the Rocks and the…
H&M just unveiled its annual designer collection, this time a collaboration with Alexander Wang. In the hours leading up to Thursday’s release, we chatted with some of the diehard fashionistas who were waiting in line by the H&M at Denver Pavilions so that they could shop the collection first. Keep…
The crowds came out to Santa Fe Drive and other Denver arts districts on the first Friday of November, just as they do on every first Friday of the year. But because it was also the kickoff for Denver Arts Week, there may have been a few people experiencing it…
Almost thirty years ago, Micklina Peter Kenyi was living in South Sudan when war broke out. She spent the next few years fighting to survive with other children who came to be known as the Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan. Now a Colorado resident, Kenyi will be at the…
To call Chihuly, which closes November 30 after several months at the Denver Botanic Gardens, a success, would be something of an understatement. Made up of Dale Chihuly’s monumental glass sculptures nestled into the picturesque landscaping of the grounds, the show has nearly doubled last year’s attendance numbers at the…
When artists and roommates Laura Conway and Anna Winter started talking about curating their own gallery show in their home, it was crucial to challenge the traditional format of a place for art. “While subverting the white wall gallery model isn’t new, we wanted to experiment in our own alternative…
We seem to be obsessed with superheroes these days — but on Veterans Day, we recognize the true American heroes. Thanks to cinema, civilians have been able to get a closer look at what war is really like, with all the horrors and the heartbreaks. The best of these war…
You can find art all over town — not just on gallery walls. In this series, we’ll be looking at some of the local artists who serve up their work in coffeehouses and other non-gallery businesses around town. Tylor Belshe is a near-native: He came to Colorado during his sophomore…
The temperatures will be dropping this week, but the forecast is for free fun. Whether you’re checking out a holiday show, chuckling at local comics or reliving your teenage years, you’re sure to have a cool week. After all, it’s Denver Arts Week! Check out the Westword calendar for a…
