Stories about a ragtag group of survivors braving a zombie apocalypse are everywhere, but such scenes are not the only way to spot a great zombie saga. After all, that’s only half the story. Haven’t you ever wondered how the other half lives (or unlives, as it were)? See also:…
I’ve been living in a 24-hour accessible world for the majority of my life. Even when Denver felt much smaller and small town-ish back in the ’90s ( though it wasn’t, really) I remember being able to go the grocery store at any hour, get gas at any hour and…
Veda Salon and Spa, a small, Colorado-based chain, has had a location in the Hotel Monaco for almost two decades — but the downtown Denver spa just launched a new VIP program, The Mandala Club, which offers amenities that are guaranteed to calm your chaotic urban life. We recently visited…
#55: Sandra Fettingis Sandra Fettingis, one of RedLine’s newest artist/residents, works in geometric patterns that powerfully repeat in sculptural installations, murals and even jewelry, with a result that’s both decorative and smartly modern. Chicago-born, but now a Denverite whose latest forays include “I Know You Know That I Know,” a…
We’ve noticed a new trend emerging in the Denver nightlife scene: black-and-gold fashion. This dark and royal look is being rocked by artists and students alike. Read on to learn about the street-fashion of Chiara Giovando and Kaitlin de la Garza. See also: On Trend: Cats and Wolves at The…
So, you’ve got a kid, huh? Whether it’s your own rambunctious preschooler or the bratty nephew you’ve been charged with keeping alive for the next five hours, the most important thing is leaving your house where valuables are liable to be destroyed and seeking refuge on somebody else’s property. In…
Denver is a great place to be a cosplayer. Nearly a dozen geeky conventions come through the Mile High City every year, from last weekend’s Nan Desu Kan to the brony-themed Running of the Leaves, so fans have plenty of chances to dress up as their favorite characters. Even the…
The world is kind of scary right now. The police and the military are becoming indistinguishable from one another, as they share ever more weapons, gear and tactics. Major American cities, like Detroit, are being allowed to devolve into the kind of post-apocalyptic shitholes we’re used to seeing in war…
Terri Garbarini, owner and fashion curator of Garbarini, has been a pillar of the Denver fashion community for thirty years. Before leaving on a trip to New York, she took a few minutes to talk with us about Garbarini’s larger digs in Cherry Creek North, fall fashion trends and why…
Ever wondered what would happen to an out-of-control truck speeding down the pass from the Eisenhower Tunnel in a snowstorm? Rather than finding out in real life, local game developer Ryan Seabury has just released Rush ‘Hower on the iTunes App Store and Google Play. It’s a free “endless runner”…
#56: Alvin Gregorio and Petra Sertic Petra Sertic is a curator with more than fifty exhibitions under her belt; Alvin Gregorio is an artist and CU professor whose own exhibitions have circled the globe. Together, they founded Launch Pad in 2012, a flexible forum bringing together artists and art-loving audiences…
On Sunday night, the Church hosted a dance party focused on anime, hentai and cosplay. We spotted a variety of costumes there, but a common theme was prevalent: stylish, furry felines and wolves. Keep reading to learn what subcultures inspired these looks. See also: On Trend: Neon Colors Our World…
Last week’s 24-hour cold snap was an instant reminder that fall is on its way. But as with any typical season change in Colorado, that just means we have a little more time left before summer is officially over. In honor of these last few weeks (or days, depending on…
Another side of cosplay was explored Sunday night at the Church, where cat-eared Neko slave girls and big-eyed, pink-haired lasses in skimpy maid costumes mingled on the floor with leather-clad anime he-boys. Photographer Aaron Thackeray brought back these images and more from the decadent evening. See also: Photos: Nan Desu…
Cherry Creek North has been one of the top shopping destinations in Denver for decades — and on Friday, September 19, it will celebrate that status with the much-anticipated CCN Celebrate Fashion Show. Leslie Horna, CCN director of marketing and communications, took time out from her packed schedule to talk…
Nan Desu Kan 2014’s greatest cosplay moment — the annual costume contest — unfolded onstage at the Denver Marriott Tech Center on Saturday night, with anime-inspired wings and weapons galore. Photographer Marissa Shevins recorded the action with these images and more. See also: Photos: The Cosplayers of Nan Desu Kan…
Step inside the Nan Desu Kan anime convention, the region’s largest, and you walk into a magical universe of gaming, screenings, fan panels, concerts and detailed costumery created in allegiance to favorite characters from the far-fetched world of anime. There’s nothing else like it, as these images by photographer Danielle…
Zombies and booze go great together because, well, booze goes great with everything. Besides, when the undead are clawing at your door, doing their best to feast on your entrails and you’re trapped inside with no possible escape, do you want to face that fate sober? No. No, you do…
I will never forget the first time I saw Phantasm. How could I? It haunted me for years afterward. I was maybe seven or eight years old, surely no older than nine. My dad was watching it, probably on HBO, because I think it was the only movie channel we…
Update: Clockwork Kingdom successfully met its goal with a revamped Kickstarter campaign this week, after failing to raise funding in its original effort. “I can only speculate possibly going back to school, returning from Gencon and all the summer hoopla, that perhaps we were overlooked?” Mr. B founder Sean Brown…
Bright, bold colors are making a splash on the Denver streets — just in time for the transition between summer and fall. This week we noticed neon colors at Dateline gallery, as well as at DISH. Keep reading to learn why these fashionistas prefer their wardrobe with a heavy dose…
What do you get when you cross a passion for fashion with an entrepreneurial spirit? Kathy Bacon, founder of Dress for Success Denver and Fashion Forward Radio. This longtime supporter of the scene took a few minutes away from the mike to answer a few questions about Fashion Forward Radio…
