When Leonard Nimoy died last week, my immediate reaction was to tweet, “RIP Spock. You lived long and seemed to prosper.” In the intervening time, I’ve come to realize I got it wrong. It’s Nimoy who is dead. Spock lives on. I’m not just talking about the character as played…
When she envisioned NerdNest, Raine Giorgio wanted to create a one-stop shop and social-media sharing service for fangirls, And they have plenty to share. We asked three fangirls, including Raine, about their induction into fandom and what they consume each week. Keep reading for the answers. Raine Giorgio Age: 21…
Twenty-one-year-old Raine Giorgio is slumped into the soft leather folds of the old couch in her apartment near the University of Denver, wavy brown hair pulled loosely back, small frame hidden beneath a blanket while she does her Netflix-ing, blogging, fan-fiction writing and texting beside posters of The Fifth Element…
Fans of Japanese pop culture gathered over the weekend at the Sheraton Denver Tech Center for Animeland Wasabi, a nonstop anime love-fest, where cosplay — the art of becoming your favorite anime or video-game character — was a central part of the action. Photographer Danielle Lirette was there to capture…
Rags Consignment Store in Cherry Creek North hosted a style-street event last month for Denver’s fashion and style-insider community. One of the fashionistas we spotted was Lucas Randall, intern at Jiberish Apparel. We asked him to share his fashion philosophy and where he shops; keep reading for the answers. Randall…
March is here, and thoughts of all those spring fashions are keeping us warm. Events are also heating up the scene: This month you have a chance to be cast on Project Runway, shop exclusive collections at Denver department stores, discuss upcoming trends, purchase rare sneakers and attend a bridal…
In a recent conversation I had with rapper and activist B. Dolan, I asked him why he chose to write about issues that, on the surface, didn’t affect him directly. He does a lot of work to bring to light the concerns of women, people of color, trans people and…
#34: Conor King Conor King is a photographer, first and foremost, but he’s so much more than that: He’s also part of the structure that keeps Colorado’s photography community developing, with his work at the Colorado Photographic Arts Center and previously at RedLine, where he served as an artist resident…
An artist and family man, Angell Dominguez was attracted to the tattoo industry with its more flexible work environment. But he also found that it suits a creative lifestyle, allowing him to pursue his passions and find new ones. We recently sat down with Dominguez, who now works at Fallen…
Where to brunch in Denver is always a dilemma, as would-be diners ponder questions like these: How’s the food? How’s the mimosa? How’s the space? How’s the wait staff? Can we have a conversation there? How far is it? How long is the wait? Friends can bat these questions back…
#35: Nathan Hall Composer Nathan Hall is a sonic explorer; more than notes on page, his works encompass multidisciplinary leaps over miles of experiential ideas and human stories, spanning the musical gap between the traditional and the boldly new. His works have been performed by groups as diverse as the…
Why do some people love bad movies? Considering how much of my life I’ve given over to watching unquestionably bad films, this question is anything but academic for me. Whether “enjoying” them in humor-enhanced Mystery Science Theater 3000 style, or straight up, as god and the filmmakers intended, I’ve put…
Last week I saw a primary-care physician for the first time (thanks, Obamacare!) since I was in college and was covered by my parents’ insurance. As a 34-year-old person who has never been to the hospital, doesn’t take any prescription medication and makes under $15,000 a year, insurance was not really…
Traveling around the United States and South America as a kid has made Nick Hemstreet a little restless as an adult. He’s constantly trying to move forward, whether it’s learning new painting techniques or taking a journey to a different country. He has been tattooing for almost five years and…
Artopia, Westword’s celebration of the arts, will return to City Hall on Saturday, February 21. In addition to cutting-edge art and live music (and yes, food and drinks), the evening’s events will include Whiteout, our annual fashion show that’s returned to the mix. Watch the video above to see what…
#37: Molly Bounds Young Denver artist Molly Bounds, aka Moldy Bong, straddles the worlds of DIY homemade comix and fine art, making deadpan and unironic drawings that work just as well splashed in colors across a wall in a mural as they do carefully inked in black and white for…
Late yesterday, science-fiction fans got a great bit of news: District 9 director Neill Blomkamp will be directing a new Alien film. This is good on many levels, since the Alien franchise needs some serious love (sorry, Prometheus made things worse, not better) and given the genius of District 9, Blomkamp…
Bike enthusiasts gathered Sunday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds to take a spin through aisles of fancy wheels and cycling accessories at the Colorado Custom and Vintage Bicycle Expo and Swap Meet, looking for new rides and old gold. Brandon Marshall was there; keep reading for his photos of the…
Loveland residents headed into the Sweetheart City’s streets this past weekend to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a blast of winter fun at the Fire and Ice Festival, an outdoor hoedown with ice sculptors, a heavy-duty snow-vehicle show, carriage rides, live music, marshmallow roasting and, to top it all off, a…
Los Angeles native Mehry Eslamina is a professional actress who’s lived in Denver long enough to call herself “a Denver gal.” She’s currently in <em>Appoggiatura</em> at the Ricketson Theatre. We spotted her outside the Denver Performing Arts Complex, rocking a furry Betsy Johnson jacket, and stopped to chat with Eslamina about…
Valentine’s Day is upon us and despite our reputations as loveless losers, plenty of us geeks have to navigate the tempestuous waters of providing adequate romance to keep our sweetie satisfied. That’s never easy, but for Denver-area geeks this year, there’s a tailor made option just waiting. The Alamo Drafthouse…
Friday the 13th and Valentine’s Day are back-to-back this year. While the two dates might not seem to have much in common, artist Tom Cross is taking advantage of this opportunity to launch his new exhibit, Friday the 13th Valentine – Unlucky and Love. “Some folks talk about love and…
