#38: Colin Ward Colin Ward lives to create, juggling disciplines with grace at Rhinoceropolis, one of Denver’s most successful DIY arts spaces (it celebrates its tenth anniversary this year). No prima donna, the musician, producer, composer, performer, percussionist, painter, video artist, curator and events designer seeks to bring talented people…
If you’re looking for the truth, Colorado’s a great place to be. Our state’s documentary directors have made movies that brought home Oscars, became Sundance selections and won prestigious festival awards, and movie programmers work tirelessly to bring the best of contemporary and historical nonfiction films to local audiences. Here…
The extraterrestrial cartoon character named Stitch is clearly gaining popularity in Denver; we recently spotted the image a couple of times on the street. Keep reading to learn why this 2002 Disney film is relevant again, and where to get all your Lilo and Stitch fashion and merchandise. See also:…
Westword’s Artopia now includes Whiteout, our annual fashion show. In advance of this year’s art extravaganza, which is coming down on February 21 at City Hall, we checked in with the seven designers and boutiques that will be part of the Alice in Wonderland-themed Whiteout to ask what they have…
Everyone who’s anyone in the American ski industry converged on the Colorado Convention Center over the weekend for a first look at all the latest gear at the 2015 SIA Snow Show. Photographer Danielle Lirette was there to capture a sneak peek for the rest of us; keep reading for…
LOHAS Apparel, a new eco-textile clothing and accessory company based in Denver, strives to promote a lifestyle of health and sustainability, and its designs offer a modern and sleek take on eco-friendly products. “We take pride in our Colorado-made products and the reduction of our carbon footprint,” says Anna Smith,…
You can find art all over town — not just on gallery walls. In this series, we’ll be looking at some of the local artists who serve up their work in coffeehouses and other non-gallery businesses around town. “I paint thick, and I really like the physical aspect to painting,”…
Whether you’re planning to find warmth in February through God’s light, red-hot porn, global-warming anxiety or athletic burn, thaw out at one of the Denver area’s movie theaters. This month programmers will be reflecting on everything from Judaism to wolf extinction to ultra-endurance racing on local screens. So put on…
Since you’ve already sent off your rent check (if not, remember that we’re a month into 2015), you’ll want to save money this week — but still have fun. Over the next few days, you can check out some hot art, meet a brilliant writer and hustle your way into…
Adam Rose came to Colorado for the outdoor sports. But two decades later, he spends most of his time indoors, running a tattoo shop and focusing on his artwork. A native of Santa Cruz, California, he still draws inspiration from nature, though, and his love of adventure is evident in…
Westword’s Artopia now includes Whiteout, our annual fashion show. In advance of this year’s art extravaganza, which is coming down on February 21 at City Hall, we checked in with the seven designers and boutiques that will be part of the Alice in Wonderland-themed Whiteout to ask what they have…
We may be in the heart of winter, but Denver’s fashion scene will blossom in February. From trunk shows to pop-up shops, from boutique sales to fashion shows, here are the top twelve fashion events in the next month, in chronological order. See also: The Seven Best Fashion Events in…
Dreams are about to come true for Denverites with DIY projects on hold: The Denver Tool Library is less than a month away from opening its doors at 555 Santa Fe Drive. “It’s sort of a swept-up feeling to realize we’ve come this far,” says Denver Tool Library founder Sarah…
According to Banking on Colorado, public banks should “support Main Street, not Wall Street” — by putting people in charge of how their money is used. At tomorrow’s Public Banking Conference, national speakers Ellen Brown, Nomi Prins, Mike Krauss and Gwen Hallsmith will discuss how taking our finances into our…
February is upon us, and geeks have a lot more than Valentine’s Day to look forward to. In this month’s 28 short days, we’ve got local sci-fi authors and comics creators releasing new books, a gaming convention and even some delightfully geeky musical options lined up. No matter how you…
This weekend’s gallery slate includes transformations of place, fanciful collaborations and an artist-curated pop-up, and wraps up a great month of shows. Keep reading for a look at what’s on the walls…and the floors. See also: 10 Things to Do for $10 in Denver This Weekend (Six Free!), January 30-February…
Melissa Benoist, Littleton native and Arapahoe High grad, is flying high after being cast as the lead in the new CBS Supergirl series from executive producer Greg Berlanti (CW’s Arrow, The Flash). Benoist was already on cloud nine, having spent two seasons on Fox’s hit Glee and landing a plum…
Last weekend, French professional Counterstrike players LDLC beat out seven other teams from across Europe and the Americas at X Games Aspen, raking in $25,000 for their win. This weekend, some of those opponents will continue the fight at Clutch Con, a convention and high-stakes video-game tournament at the Crowne…
It’s Super Bowl weekend, which is cool, except for the fact that our boys in orange and blue won’t be there. And after last year’s Super Bowl, taking in a game featuring the Seattle Seahawks is like watching your ex-girlfriend go on a bunch of Tinder dates. To take your…
2015 Faculty Triennial Vicki Myhren Gallery 2121 East Asbury Avenue Over the past decade, Dan Jacobs, the director of the University of Denver’s Vicki Myhren Gallery, has built an impressive exhibition roster and presented one interesting show after another. In his related if distinct role as the curator of DU’s…
#39: Lauren A. Wright Though 2015 Biennial of the Americas artistic director Lauren A. Wright is a hometown girl, she spent nearly a decade abroad in the United Kingdom, where she explored international trends in art as a curator for Turner Contemporary and also worked on special projects for Tate…
When filmmaker/breast enthusiast Russ Meyer passed away in 2004, he left two simple statements on his gravestone: “King of the Nudies” and “I Was Glad to Do It.” Indeed, Meyer infused such joy into the taboo world of exploitation films that every one of his titles seems less like work…
