Harry Potter’s reign has come and gone, but you can still get the kids to read with the right material. A good place to look for that next magical kid-lit fix is the work of N.D. Wilson, and there’s no better time to start than 4:30 p.m. today, when Wilson…
Pop quiz: You’re throwing a raging kegger with your underage bros, and Officer Busybody comes knocking on your door. What do you do? a) Invite the officer in to take a look around; b) Step outside and close the door; c) Tell the five-oh to take a hike; or d)…
Even as the culturati flocked to an acclaimed Impressionism show at the Denver Art Museum circa 1999, the event’s co-curators, DAM’s Timothy Standring and London’s Ann Dumas, were considering an ambitious sequel. More than seven years later, Inspiring Impressionism has finally arrived, and those who take in today’s debut will…
All hail Freddie Mercury of Queen. Nearly sixteen years after his death, his music lives on in a wide array of locales, ranging from football stadiums, where “We Are the Champions” remains de rigueur whenever trophies are being hoisted, to tony joints like Boettcher Concert Hall, the setting for tonight’s…
Ollin is like a Greek myth wrapped in colorful Aztec garb. Packed with omens, an operatic opening, spoken-word poetry, dance and visual art, this interpretive retelling of the conquest of Mexico by Spain is kabuki theater married to the myth of Quetzalcoatl. Physical meets metaphysical as the two cultures famously…
The ladies of Firehouse Quilts do it for free: They make snuggle-sized quilts that are donated to various agencies, from local fire departments to victim advocacy organizations, for children who just happen to need something cuddly and homemade to hug. And now they’re putting out a call to sewing enthusiasts…
Too much of a good thing? Never! Especially not in Denver’s select independent retail wilderness, where lasting long enough to make it can often be a financial struggle. And in the case of these Westword Best of Denver recipients — the Broadway craft supply and hip-wear emporium Fancy Tiger and…
As both an artist and an art entrepreneur, Denver’s Jimmy Sellars makes it a point to keep his eye on the international, and thanks to the wonders of the Internet, it’s been a doable task. But that also makes it possible for him to easily pair a local painter and…
During the last Oscars party I can remember, ten of us crammed together on a questionably stained rug about two feet from an iPod-sized TV screen. We ate stale potato chips. Thankfully, there was lots of Pabst. This year, there’s more to be thankful for than cheap beer (not the…
This week, the Iliff School of Theology and a number of community co-sponsors will host several special guests — nine of them, to be exact. Fifty years ago, the Little Rock Nine integrated the first Arkansas public school, despite the attempts of angry mobs and a misappropriated National Guard presence…
“I want to speak for things,” Jack Kerouac said, when asked why he was a writer. And this weekend, there will be plenty of people speaking on his behalf, as the Denver Public Library’s Fresh City Life program continues to put the Central Library at the center of the town’s…
Food lovers, take note: Denver Restaurant Week begins today, which means that 175 metro-area restaurants are offering multi-course dinners for the very affordable Mile-High price of $52.80 per couple ($26.40 if you choose to eat alone). That amount doesn’t include tax or tip, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a…
If you believe that nineteen men boarded those infamous planes the morning of September 11, 2001, and were able to take out their intended targets without help, then you are the conspiracy theorist. So says Korey Rowe, producer of the newest version of the Loose Change Internet phenomenon that has…
Truth is definitely stranger than fiction — but fiction gets plenty strange in A Highly Placed Source, a very funny novel by local media-relations consultant (and former Westword staffer) Michelle Dally. Drawing from her experience in politics, journalism and motherhood, she’s created an insider’s story that touches on everything from…
Reading Iris Chang’s The Rape of Nanking is no picnic. The critically acclaimed late author and activist, who suffered a breakdown and died by her own hand, minced few words in her award-winning account of the rampaging Japanese occupation of Nanking, China, in 1937, which resulted in the barbaric murders…
After finding a fantastic plot of land near Salida, Jill Warner and husband Erick Roorda thought it would be a cinch to build and set up the custom-designed prefab house they’d been dreaming about for years. It wasn’t. Complications arose. Confusion ensued. Undaunted, they waded in and began sorting out…
These days, environmental consciousness and green thinking are where it’s at — and the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 North Santa Fe Avenue in Pueblo, is at the cutting edge of culture. Six new exhibits at the venue examine art, nature and the environment, all under the banner of…
When you’re living with HIV/AIDS, it’s important to take care of your teeth. Issues such as dry mouth (which can lead to tooth decay, gingivitis and gum disease), thrush, swollen glands and more are part of the HIV/AIDS condition, which is why the Howard Dental Center is so important: It…
It should come as no surprise to anyone that journalist and activist Mariane Pearl will speak as part of the tenth annual Unique Lives & Experiences lecture series, which focuses on women who showcase the grace and resilience of the human spirit. Many know Pearl primarily as the widow of…
One long-ago July, in an RV with duck-motif interior, my family drove to Banff, Alberta. At my young age, the impossibly blue-green Lake Louise and the Rockies surrounding her were the most beautiful sights I’d ever seen. It’s no wonder the citizens of Banff have created a world festival to…
Because the Boulder International Fringe Festival is a 100-percent accessible and unjuried event, its organizers decided the only fair way to pick the participating artists would be to pull their names from a hat. But just because the Fringe lottery is random doesn’t mean it comes without fanfare. Tonight’s Big…
An evening celebrating art and sensual stimulation, featuring the Westword Masterminds awards, fashion shows, gourmet cuisine, live music and performances, art exhibits and more. A portion of the proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, Inc. The action moves to Club 1144, 1144 Broadway, from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sat.,…
