Legal, legitimate, adult-oriented pornography gets a tough rap sometimes, and that’s a tear-leaking shame — because what consenting adults do in their spare time, in the privacy of their own homes (and a few seedy theaters), should be off limits to prudish scrutiny and judgment. Reading skin mags, watching flick-it-flicks…
What do you get when you mix psychedelic Trapper-Keeper artist Lisa Frank with burlesque? The Merry Widow’s Artisan Operetta will answer that question tonight with its monthly, artist-inspired variety show at Voodoo Comedy Playhouse. In the past, host Tamara Pidhayny has chosen such pre-1960s inspirations as costume designer Edith Head,…
Artist Rachelle Beaudoin examines the female identity in popular culture using commercial icongraphy. Challenging what is presented as mainstream feminine sexuality, Beaudoin’s take on figure-shaping and labeling is as jarring as it is thought-provoking. This Saturday, March 16, Beaudoin will be performing selected pieces of her work, alongside poetry readings…
Grouper, which launches in Denver today, is the latest social networking site that aims to connect people with similar interests in a possibly romantic way. But Grouper founder and CEO Michael Waxman insists it’s not a traditional dating site; this “social club” tries to keep the Internet part of the…
The nineteenth annual Westword Music Showcase is coming up fast. If you’ve already snagged your tickets, good on you! Obviously you know what’s cracking, which is why we just know you’re going to jump on this like a fat guy on free pizza. Tomorrow through Sunday, you can get GA…
When we spot people on the street and stop to interview them about their unique looks, it’s rare that they are fashion bloggers, too. But this was the case with blogger Felicia Renee, who has been running her own personal style blog, shewillbeinblack.blogspot.com since last November and recently started creating…
One of the strangest things about sports fans is the way we form complicated relationships and strong opinions about players who we know nothing about beyond their contributions on the field or on the court. A superstar is a symbol of pride for the city he represents…and if he skips…
Denver has earned the nickname Menver — for its abundance of fit, healthy and attractive men. But are they manly enough? On Monday, Kate Gibbons offered ten danger signs that your date might not be man enough for you — and some readers didn’t appreciate her tongue-in-cheek tips. See also:…
It’s easy to be cynical. I would know — I spent a good decade of my life hating on others’ interests that I deemed uncool. For the most part, I’ve quit full-time cynicism, because it’s exhausting to be judgmental, not to mention it makes you boring and not fun to…
#84: Garrett Ammon Ballet Nouveau Colorado’s transformation into Wonderbound is nearly complete. The forward-thinking troupe that has been dancing under the direction of visionary choreographer Garrett Ammon since 2007 will make its last appearance as BNC in April with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. After that, it will formally segue into…
Sometimes people like to ruffle feathers with their fashion; other times, they simply dress to please themselves. But both of these scenarios apply to Mason Thomas, a local musician and St. Louis native who moved to Denver (by way of Phoenix) last year. Continue reading to find out what Internet…
We’re not sure about rock, but the designers behind the 2013 Paper Fashion Show definitely used paper and scissors to put together the event’s crafty runway styles. Over the weekend, the Art Directors Club of Denver hosted the ninth annual Paper Fashion Show at the Seawell Grand Ballroom of the…
Dear Diary: Both Josiah Hesse and Bree Davies had tough weeks. Adam Carolla called Hesse an “asshole” from the stage of the Paramount because of an earlier interview Hesse had done with the comic; Bree got hit with snow because, well, because she lives in Colorado. And they both got…
Update: Congratulations to amyreannie! You’ve won four tickets to see the Mammoth tomorrow. Check your email for details on how to win. Original post: Whether you’re already a fan of lacrosse or have never even seen a game, here’s your chance to capture the action for free. Our home team…
Ugg boots? For Bree Davies, that’s the best thing to come out of winter in Colorado. “Digging cars out of the snow, getting stranded for days inside my own house, standing in the cold waiting to get into a show, a movie or a restaurant — these are all things…
#85: Judy Anderson When Judy Anderson founded PlatteForum a decade ago, it was a good idea. Over the years, with the help of an enthusiastic team, it’s morphed into a great idea — a well-oiled machine that molds a rare product: Kids pumped up on creativity. The basic idea behind…
Update: Congratulations to nicage1125! You’ve won twenty free movie passes. Check your email for details on how to claim them. Original post: We’ll cut to the chase: Movies are one of this planet’s greatest pleasures, and there’s nothing quite like seeing a film at a real theater. Show and Tell…
With the wacky weather this past week mixing snowflakes and sunshine, many people dressed for one season or the other. One stylish Denverite we spotted among the crowd is Haley Swenson, a visual-arts student at Metropolitan State University of Denver who dresses with flair and packs a punch. Continue reading…
“I gave an interview to some asshole out here, from some crunchy newspaper,” Adam Carolla said from the Paramount stage Wednesday night. “He’s probably here somewhere tonight.” And he was: Josiah Hesse was in the audience as Carolla proceeded to launch a Big Mock Attack directed at Hesse’s discussion of…
I understand that the planet needs snow, and I respect that. I don’t hate moisture, or the differing climates or seasons changing or anything else involving the beautiful Earth doing what it needs to do in order to keep us selfish humans alive. But what I don’t understand is people…
#86: Marie EvB Gibbons Clay artist Marie Gibbons is all about community, and it shows in nearly every move she makes as an artist. Her dedication is not confined to the artist community with which she loves to connect; she’s also a firm believer in the idea that there’s an…
While many students focus on studying for their future careers, some manage to start up their own companies while still taking classes. One of these overachievers is Brien Hollowell, a Metropolitan State University of Denver student who’s the owner of Jesus Pistols. Find out more about his clothing line, what…
