Last summer, as I sat in the basement of the downtown Comedy Works listening to Dana Crawford explain how and why she went to the lengths she did to save Larimer Square from demolition a half-century ago, my mind kept getting stuck on the same thought: What a makes a…
Editor’s note: As our second 100 Colorado Creatives series came to a close in December, it became painfully obvious that our work was far from finished. We feel lucky to live and work in a place where the number of creative people is ever-growing, raising the bar of the arts…
Once again the Super Bowl is right around the corner — and once again the Denver Broncos are in it to win it. That’s great news for football fans, but it’s not-so-great if football isn’t your thing and everyone around you cannot shut up about the big game for fifteen…
You’re probably right if you think you might get a couple laughs out of a movie titled Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. You’re also right if you’ve guessed that this gung-ho but cruddy-looking mashup fails from A to Z: It’s neither good Austen nor good zombie flick. But in those…
A kick for those who’ve distractedly thumbed through Kenneth Anger’s Hollywood Babylon, Joel and Ethan Coen’s bustling comedy Hail, Caesar! looks back to the waning days of moviedom’s golden age: specifically, to 1951, when big-studio fixers were still tidying up the messes left by the talent (scrubbing now done by…
Last week, I suggested a Venn diagram for contemporary painting, sculpture and installation in which there were three circles: representation, abstraction and conceptualism. At that time, I talked about the overlap between representation and abstraction. This time, though, I’d like to address not only the point at which abstraction and…
The snow that just hit the high country is ridiculous. Even better, it graced just about every mountain in just about region of the state — meaning there is plenty of pow out there to take advantage of. There are also plenty of events at Colorado’s ski resorts. Here’s what…
February is here and under all those bulky coats, people are sporting some very stylish looks. The month’s calendar is full of equally stylish events, including fashion shows and trunk sales. So come in out of the cold and enjoy one of February’s hot fashion festivities, presented here in chronological…
Great comedy and family fare are all on Denver stages this week. It might be cold outside, but indoors, the climate is fine. Here’s where to find uplifting fun for everyone this weekend and beyond. Phamaly Theatre Company, Fuddy Meers Aurora Fox Arts Center February 4 through 21 7:30 p.m…
The SIA Snow Show, said to be the largest snow sports industry trade show in the world, showcased the latest gear from more than 1,000 manufacturers over the weekend at the Colorado Convention Center, where dealers from across the nation took in all the latest trends. All photos by Brandon…
Like all good things, MCA Denver’s spectacular Marilyn Minter exhibition had to come to an end — but not without a splashy and glittery farewell bash. A sellout crowd of art lovers turned out on Saturday night to dance away the Pretty/Dirty show at the museum, with help from DJs…
Jane Got a Gun’s reputation precedes it, but it shouldn’t define it. After a tortured production that included the departure of original director Lynne Ramsay (Morvern Callar, We Need to Talk About Kevin) and a revolving door of leading men, the Western arrives in theaters long after popular opinion declared…
Patrick Warburton is that rare voice actor who looks like he sounds. His imposing, muscular physique complements his deep basso voice, but his warm tone gives a touch of soul to his many memorable performances as lunkheaded alpha males. Quite likely your ears perk up when you hear him. He…
February is our month for love in all of its syrupy forms — and our list of cinematic valentines is packed tighter than a chocolate box. Though lacking in stories actually about love, each one of these movies is perfect for a date or a solo outing that might lead…
Two or three times over the past few days, I’ve found myself describing the opening scene of The Nest to friends, telling them what a funny, explosive beginning it is to a fascinating play and urging them to call the Denver Center for the Performing Arts for tickets. In this…
February is a month that seems to call more for cozily hibernating than heading out into the night. But admitting defeat in the face of a storm is not the Denver way, and hearty city dwellers who brave the weather have plenty of opportunities to warm up with an evening…
You will never really get movies unless you do them the old-fashioned way: No matter how pervasive digital media becomes, movies thrive in the dark, up on the big screen, in front of engaged viewers. CU-Boulder’s International Film Series knows this, and is celebrating its 75th year of operation with…
Denver bike fanatics had a field day Sunday at the Colorado Custom and Vintage Bike Expo, which combined a trade expo, a bicycle concours d’elegance show and a gear swap-meet, all under the roof of the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Event Center. All photos by Brandon Marshall. Now see the full…
DJ spins, live music, poetry and fashion mixed it up Saturday for another edition of Boombaptricks at Bar Red. Photographer Brandon Marshall brought back these fly photos from the show. Now see the full Boombaptricks slide show…
You can find art all over town — not just on gallery walls. In this series, we take a look at some of the local artists who serve up their work in coffeehouses and other non-gallery businesses around town. Denver native Lisa Garness Mallory had been a commercial insurance administrator…
This week’s literary picks are all about storytelling — some of it hellish and some of it inspiring. And on Saturday, you can head to Tattered Cover Colfax to prepare for Valentine’s Day: There’s a book, or a poem, for everything and everyone. Here’s where to find them. Juan Thompson,…
February is here, which means a societally obligated focus on all things love for the next two weeks! Don’t worry, though — apart from a couple of carefully curated selections, this month’s list of geek events will barely register the existence of Valentine’s Day. Instead, our focus — as always…
