Best to check your religious beliefs (or lack thereof) before going to see BALLS! A Holiday Spectacular, which once again will offer wacky, non-denominational cheer to holiday crowds. From a comedy unicycle act to audience-wide sock-puppet sing-alongs, the variety show is a silly way to get into the holiday spirit…
’Tis the season for department-store Santa Clauses – particularly the most infamous Father Christmas who ever worked at a Macy’s. And just in time for the holidays, the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is staging Miracle on 34th Street, the Musical, based on the 1947 film and earlier…
The holiday season is officially here when The Nutcracker hits the stage; seeing this classic ballet with a Christmas theme has become a tradition for many families. “Everybody loves the story of Clara and the Nutcracker coming to life and going to the land of the sweets and meeting the…
While the weather continues to shift from sunny to gloomy during these late-fall nights, street fashion has seen some extreme highs and lows as well. Last week, for example, we spotted many people wearing their pajamas out and about. But this week, our street-style prayers were answered when we spotted…
On Friday, December 7, theOpen Media Foundation will celebrate six years of independent voices on Denver Open Media with a party from 7:30 to 10 p.m. – with music by Achille Lauro, pioneers in Denver’s independent music scene; a silent auction to support independent businesses and OMF; and food and…
Like her sketch-comedy counterparts in Denver troupe LadyFace, Timmi Lasley is a versatile performer. The sketch comedian has been doing stand-up for the last three years, after paying her dues as a stage actor and getting a degree in theater. The acting expertise came in especially handy this year, when…
The names you’ll recognize — the Doors, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, the Rolling Stones — and the titles of Boedecker Theater’s upcoming film series will be a treat for classic-rock fans who have already devoured big-budget docs like When You’re Strange or last month’s Crossfire Hurricane. “Both the Doors and…
Bikes are taken seriously in Denver and Boulder, and just as Denver’s Viva Streets! drew thousands of pedalers to West 23rd Avenue for a day of open, traffic-free riding and strolling in August, the Boulder Green Streets Ciclovìa in Boulder did much the same a month later in an area…
Your altitude problem is my attitude problem, Bree Davies told non-natives yesterday. And not only are non-natives the only people who like John Denver, she said, they also are responsible for Denver’s traffic, gentrification, the popularity of days-long dubstep shows at Red Rocks (and the sickening popularity of any band…
We here at Show and Tell receive tips from a lot of strange and surprising places — including, recently, a laundromat near the Ninth and Corona King Soopers. That’s where one eagle-eyed tipster discovered the most oddly specific (and generally glorious) roommate ad we’ve ever seen. We’ll give you a…
Some people enjoy erotic art; some prefer animal art. Depending on which you choose, it can say a lot about your personality. But artist LewisOne thinks these two aren’t mutually exclusive, and he plans to prove it when he unveils Puss N Pups: Little Naughty and Nice Art Show during…
Want to get lucky as you ring in 2013? The Westword New Year’s Eve Guide will be inserted in our December 13 issue, and will include information on select December 31 entertainment options, to ensure that when the clock strikes twelve, you don’t strike out. If you know of any…
I was complaining via that modern adult whiny message board known as Twitter recently that the only people who like John Denver are non-natives. I also blame those same anonymous people for Denver’s traffic, gentrification, the popularity of days-long dubstep shows at Red Rocks (and the sickening popularity of any…
We’ve been championing the local shred-stick economy as it has grown over the past few years, and not just out of sheer locavore pride. This year several national media outlets have taken notice, too: In “Gear of the Year,” Men’s Journal just proclaimed that the Odin by Venture Snowboards is…
Copper Mountain’s pouring 72-cent beers from 1 to 5 p.m. and hosting a ’70s costume contest at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 8 — both nods to the the resort’s fortieth birthday, with a special appearance by Neil Diamond tribute band Super Diamond to complete the circa-1972 vibe. The resort is…
The gods couldn’t quite conjure up any snow to dash through, but tonight in Sunnyside, you can still go on a horse-drawn ride, bells a’jingling, and laughing all the way. Ernie’s Bar & Pizza will host the fourth annual Sunnyside Sleigh Ride from 5 to 8 p.m., inviting neighborhood families…
Every Monday, as a companion piece to her weekend 10 for $10, Robin Edwards rounds up 3 for Free — three free events you can enjoy during the week. Yesterday, for example, she touted tonight’s screening of Frankenhooker at Crash 45, as well as Drag Queen Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s…
Last month Colorado made history by becoming the first state where residents voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use. In honor of this momentous occasion — and while the specific legalities are being ironed out with the feds — Backbeat, our music blog, decided to catch up with various members…
Friday night saw the combination of two worlds and four big names at Tracks as drag queens Nina Flowers and Ongina channeled the art of Louis Recchia and Zoa Ace through live performances. The results were fierce, to say the least, and we’re still reeling from our favorite scenes. Continue…
The fourth annual Red Ball painted the Exdo Event Center red last night, when hundreds gathered for the event’s combination fashion show/fundraiser to benefit AIDS awareness and research. Continue reading for a sneak peak of the ball — and visit our full slide show for more photos. See also: -…
If paying your December 1 emptied your pockets, don’t despair: You can still have fun — for free! — this week. Among the options are watching a campy horror movie about a Franken-prostitute, catching a candle art show, and playing drag queen bingo. For a full listing of all events…
You don’t have to wait until Colorado Gives Day to donate to your favorite nonprofit — but the December 4 event is a handy way to remember to do it before the end of the year, during what we like to think of as the season of giving. If you…
