It’s hard not to take everything we see on Facebook at face value. Often, a social network is the only place we interact with an old coworker, distant relative, former classmate or less-than-close friend — and this means only experiencing a certain projection of who they are. As I was…
History Colorado turned on the wayback machine on February 5 for a festive first look at the new exhibit 1968, a visual overview of a year that rocked the twentieth century with a wave of new style, pop music and political upheaval. Period-appropriate gear was encouraged, as you can see…
Some tattoo artists might scoff at the thought of tattooing dolphins and butterflies straight off the flash sheet, but Chris Hamilton argues that this is an important step in the learning process. Hamilton has been tattooing for more than twenty years, and recently moved to Colorado to continue his work…
Valentine’s Day is next Saturday, and if you want to get a special gift for your sweetheart, there’s not a moment to lose. Head to Cherry Creek, where you can buy gifts large and small that should guarantee a big celebration on February 14 (you can thank us later). See…
I’m not the world’s biggest anime fan, but I know and love a few films and series. Nothing too obscure or weird, really — just the obvious stuff like Akira and Robotech (or Macross, if you prefer — I saw it on American TV ages ago, so it’ll always be…
Sherissa Skye Gibson recently released her second collection of womenswear, made right here in Denver at the Fashion Design Center. She launched Skye Gibson Designs just last year, in June; we recently caught up with the designer to find out what inspired her new line of luxurious dresses and separates…
Two Hands Paperie, a Boulder-based retailer that specializes in paper wares, was the perfect fit for Beyond Words: Contemporary Book Art, the show at Foothills Art Center through March 22. “This is our first time doing a pop-up shop,” explains Ro Medina, outreach director at Foothills Art Center. “It seemed…
I haven’t even begun to look at my list of New Year’s resolutions for 2015 and it is already February. Why have I avoided the thing I love the most? Because I am waiting. Waiting for a fancy day planner I ordered off the Internet that never came, a life-organizing…
#38: Colin Ward Colin Ward lives to create, juggling disciplines with grace at Rhinoceropolis, one of Denver’s most successful DIY arts spaces (it celebrates its tenth anniversary this year). No prima donna, the musician, producer, composer, performer, percussionist, painter, video artist, curator and events designer seeks to bring talented people…
The extraterrestrial cartoon character named Stitch is clearly gaining popularity in Denver; we recently spotted the image a couple of times on the street. Keep reading to learn why this 2002 Disney film is relevant again, and where to get all your Lilo and Stitch fashion and merchandise. See also:…
LOHAS Apparel, a new eco-textile clothing and accessory company based in Denver, strives to promote a lifestyle of health and sustainability, and its designs offer a modern and sleek take on eco-friendly products. “We take pride in our Colorado-made products and the reduction of our carbon footprint,” says Anna Smith,…
Adam Rose came to Colorado for the outdoor sports. But two decades later, he spends most of his time indoors, running a tattoo shop and focusing on his artwork. A native of Santa Cruz, California, he still draws inspiration from nature, though, and his love of adventure is evident in…
We may be in the heart of winter, but Denver’s fashion scene will blossom in February. From trunk shows to pop-up shops, from boutique sales to fashion shows, here are the top twelve fashion events in the next month, in chronological order. See also: The Seven Best Fashion Events in…
Dreams are about to come true for Denverites with DIY projects on hold: The Denver Tool Library is less than a month away from opening its doors at 555 Santa Fe Drive. “It’s sort of a swept-up feeling to realize we’ve come this far,” says Denver Tool Library founder Sarah…
Last weekend, French professional Counterstrike players LDLC beat out seven other teams from across Europe and the Americas at X Games Aspen, raking in $25,000 for their win. This weekend, some of those opponents will continue the fight at Clutch Con, a convention and high-stakes video-game tournament at the Crowne…
#39: Lauren A. Wright Though 2015 Biennial of the Americas artistic director Lauren A. Wright is a hometown girl, she spent nearly a decade abroad in the United Kingdom, where she explored international trends in art as a curator for Turner Contemporary and also worked on special projects for Tate…
Ghostbusters reboot was revealed earlier this week. Predictably, the Internet lost its collective mind at the news. Plenty of people were excited, but a much louder, much more obnoxious contingent took to every troll-friendly platform available to declare this new take on the busting of ghosts to be a travesty…
Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? Stritch Boutique and Denver Style Magazine are hosting a Whiskey and Wishlists Valentine’s Gift Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at Stritch, 3326 Tejon Street. Megan Timlin, the boutique’s owner, collaborated with Denver Style Magazine editor-in-chief Heather Okimoto on this event to help…
It was never about being in-flight entertainment. Since 2010 when my roommate purchased the home that would become the Witch House House, we have always kept a fresh copy of SkyMall next to our commode. Everyone likes to read when they are in the john; but even in a magazine…
On any given night in Denver, a film lover has a wide array of movies — from mainstream fare, to art-house curiosities and even classic repertory — to choose from. Still, local filmmakers have to work hard to get their visions out into the world when they haven’t been blessed…
#40: Cecily Cullen If curation is an art, Cecily Cullen wields it with a broad brush; as creative director at Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Center for Visual Art, she continually creates sophisticated exhibitions that take a global and multicultural look at art or offer comprehensive overviews of mediums and…
Matt Hays didn’t get his first tattoo until he was 25. But from then on, he was hooked on the art-form, a departure from his background in 3D animation and video production. Colorado native Hays has now been tattooing for more than six years, and currently works at Mammoth American…
