Watch the Birdy

Bird enthusiast Lynn Willcockson has been going out in the woods with a pair of binoculars since he was twelve years old. “And I’m not going to tell you how long ago that was,” he says with a wink. But rest assured that his cred as a birdwatcher is cast-iron,…

Writing on the Wall

Firehouse Art Center director and curator Jessica Kooiman longed to splash the outside walls of the center with fresh work by regional street artists, but because of the Longmont building’s historic status, it wasn’t possible. So she did the next best thing: she brought it indoors for Street Werkz, a…

Making Do

RedLine continues its year of celebrating women in art this summer with a show that complements the sculpture retrospective The Material Body, which is on view at MCA Denver through July 13. Senga Nengudi: The Performing Body, curated by Elissa Auther and opening tonight at RedLine with a reception from…

The five weirdest science fiction films ever made

One of the best things about science fiction is it can be weird. Really, really weird. More often than not, it isn’t weird, it’s just spaceships and ray guns and robots, and that’s all fine and dandy, but the genre’s ability to go deep into the WTF zone is one…

Photos: Super Human updates the art of portraiture at Plus Gallery

It’s not unusual for Plus Gallery to throw a group show in the summer, but Ivar Zeile says this year’s offering, Super Human, is his biggest multi-artist exhibition ever, with work from more than 25 local, national and even international artists. More than just a collection of portraits, Super Human…

Front Range Flag Company celebrates Colorado’s spirit of adventure

Jackie Barry’s love for flags as celebratory beacons originated in Philadelphia, but it’s the Colorado outdoors that inspires Front Range Flag Company. Barry and her business partner, Ryan Casey, launched the custom flag company early this summer to commemorate adventurous achievements big and small — from going a short hike…

Photos: The art and people of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival

After more than twenty years, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival continues to attract folks from all over the city — and the world — to browse and buy fine art and craft works by a national roster of artists. Food, live performance and interactive art activities for all all ages…

Another 100 Colorado Creatives: Andy Juett

#69: Andy Juett Andy Juett came to the local comedy scene via radio, and has blossomed into a booster, standup comic, producer, stage host, behind-the-scenes guy and co-owner of the High Plains Comedy Festival, which kicks off its second year in August. But he also rolls out comedy shows all…

Four Denver-area poetry and book events for July 7-13

Baby, it’s hot out there, but that shouldn’t keep anyone from seeking out new words, whether spoken aloud or written in books. Local slam poets are entering the final stretch before heading off to this year’s national competitions, literary poets are still staging readings and authors are bringing their juicy…

Photos: Highland Fourth of July Parade

Families gathered around the streets of the Highland neighborhood for the annual Fourth of July parade last weekend. Westword photographer Brandon Marshall was there and he captured all the pint-sized patriots, flags, and parade participants. Take a look at the photos below and then scroll through our complete Highland Fourth…

Photos: Independence Eve at Civic Center Park

Independence Day started early in Denver, with a fireworks display at Civic Center Park on July 3. Westword photographer Jake Shane attended the festivities. Check out some his photos below and then view the entire Civic Center fireworks slide show. See also: Photos: Words and history entwine in art at…

3 things to do for free in Denver this week, July 7-10

We sure got lucky with that extra long weekend. There was almost too much to see and do. This week doesn’t have to slow down, but we probably need the rest anyway. Here’s three things to check out that are pretty mellow and real easy on the wallet. Browse through…

Optic Allusions from Colorado native Linda Gleitz

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. “I just wanted to make a city,” says artist Linda Gleitz. In…