Reader: My Little Pony has already had a makeover

Since Hasbro’s Easy-Bake Oven is finally getting a makeover so that little boy cooks won’t have to use pink and purple models, Jenn Wohletz thinks it’s past time to update other girl-centric toys to reflect reflect American society’s changing views on stereotypical gender roles. Toys like My Little Pony, for…

Reader: Keith Garcia should stick to picking films, not lottery numbers

For our New Year’s Guide, we asked thirteen cultural tastemakers three specific questions — but since they’re all very involved in the local arts scenes, their answers were very different, and very wide-ranging.As programming manager for the newly christened Sie FilmCenter , Keith Garcia works hard to bring eclectic first-run…

What’s in your bag? Burberry scarves, a DU notebook and more!

Snow arrived just in time for a white Christmas, but despite the cold, some stylish Denverites manage to be both fashionable and warm. Mario Marshall, for example, rocking a red pea coat and showing some standout style. Keep reading to learn about his winter wish, style icons and, of course,…

Photos: Winter runway fashion from the Mona Lucero Design Boutique

As the weather gets colder, Denver’s winter fashion is only getting cooler. As proof, look no further than the Mona Lucero Design Boutique, which hosted a fall fashion show and art sale this weekend with more than a dozen runway looks ranging from all covered-up to barely covered. Westword’s Lucas…

Holiday cheer: Have yourself a psychedelic Christmas

The holiday season has felt a bit underwhelming this year. Maybe it’s the lack of snow in Colorado — which rules for those of us (read: grumps like me) who think weather below 65 degrees is pointless (but still results in this weird depression caused by a depletion of the…

Photos: The styles of Frost: Fashion Denver’s Holiday Market

For eight years, one local holiday tradition has taken winter fashion far beyond the ugly Christmas sweater craze. On Sunday, Frost: Fashion Denver’s Holiday Market brought together 31 designers and dozens of looks during its annual spotlight on the city’s scene. Roving Westword photographer Christopher Morgan was on hand to…

Reader: Louie C.K. on what makes a woman

The Louie C.K. show at the Paramount Saturday night sold out fast. But even if you couldn’t snag a ticket, it’s easy to catch up with the comedy of Louie C.K. The web is full of examples of how his standup specials have not only changed the course of comedy…

Lucky ’13: Matthew Brown of Fancy Tiger

This past year has been tough for many people, and we’re eager to kiss 2012 goodbye. In hopes that 2013 will turn out to be much luckier for many, we invited some of the town’s cultural tastemakers — entrepreneurs and entertainers we’re lucky to have in Denver — to answer…

Meet five designers showing at Frost: Fashion Denver’s Holiday Market

Over the past eight years, Frost: Fashion Denver’s Holiday Market has established itself as more than a gathering place for local vendors: It’s also it’s a hot spot for designers looking to connect with stylish buyers. In fact, the marketplace — going down this Sunday, December 16, at the Grant-Humphreys…

Win tickets to the opening of Les Miserables!

Update: Congratulations to superiorforchange and pogomojoho! You’ve each won two tickets to the film. Check your email for details on how to claim them. Original post: One of the year’s biggest Christmas movies might also be one of its biggest tear-jerkers. And then there’s that cast: Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman…

Reader: There’s nothing “strange” about nudism

Websites are not the only way to get news about Denver. We love learning about this city by reading the fliers posted on billboards and light posts around town — fliers that usually hype band gigs, advertise garage sales, or lament lost pets. One flier in particular caught our eye…