Denver Life

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Jake Adam York passed away Sunday, dead at forty after suffering a stroke. It’s a sad loss for Denver, where he taught at the University of Colorado, and a sad loss for this country’s cultural scene. But he lives on in his poetry — and the memories of the students…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

If you want to get funky this holiday season, tonight’s late-night shopping event on Broadway is just the ticket: Word has come down from Jil Cappuccio and Kirsten Coplans of the Westword Best of Denver-winning Sewn boutique that nineteen independent SoBo shops will keep their doors open until 8 p.m…

The AIDS Adagio: Wes Kennedy and Albert Winn exhibit opening tonight connects the work of two photographers and each man’s personal experience with AIDS: Wes Kennedy passed away in 1993, but Albert Winn continues to shoot. This is just the second show in the gallery at the brand-new Fulginiti Pavilion…

The Denver Cruisers were out in force last night, for a “retro ski wear” ride that could be featured on an It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, the pilot for a Travel Channel show hosted by Bert Kreischer. But is the Cruiser Ride ready for prime time? See also: – Denver Cruisers…

This week we spotted clever pieces of men’s fashion all over town — from a puffy blue vest on the D line light rail to blue suede shoes on the 16th Street Mall shuttle. Take a look at this variety of looks for men across the metro area…. See also:…

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…

Poetry can be a form of catharsis, but often the poems are forgotten after they’re written, banished to a closed notebook in a dark drawer. Lesbian Inspired Poetry wants to make those poems public — by sharing them in a free publication. The first issue of LIP is scheduled to…

While I was sitting on the toilet the other day reading a months-old copy of The Atlantic, something caught my eye in its annual “Ideas List” — the notion that employers should hire introverts. As one of those annoying extroverts, I immediately got upset and irritated that the article wasn’t…

Local goths often have a general attitude of deep, dark despair — and now they have a reason for it: They will soon have to crawl back to Hot Topic to buy their gear…at least for a little while. Rave’s Oh My Goth, the brick-and-mortar store at 1516 Emerson Street,…

“This is the season of light for so many faiths,” says Carol Kozak Ward of the Colorado Hebrew Chorale. And so tonight, the group is inviting everyone to the annual Festival of Lights at Four Mile Historic Park. The singers open the celebration to anyone interested in sharing the traditions…

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…