With more than ten million players worldwide, a twenty-year history and a tournament circuit that awards hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to the top players, it’s fair to say that Magic: The Gathering is a juggernaut in the gaming industry. Despite that, it’s never garnered the same kind of…
If you loved Monkey Town 4 the first time, you’re sure to have an equally exemplary time eating artisan dishes inside a video cube during a return visit on Wednesdays or Sundays in May, the last month of the event’s Denver run. While the original program plays on during the…
Since the only frame of reference I have is my own, I talk a lot about growing up in the ’90s. Of course, I would also argue that that the ’90s was the best decade ever: Daytime talk shows ruled everything, Courtney Love was queen, and MTV didn’t suck yet…
So, you’ve got a kid, huh? Whether it’s your own rambunctious preschooler or the bratty nephew you’ve been charged with keeping alive for the next five hours, the most important thing is leaving your house where valuables are liable to be destroyed and seeking refuge on somebody else’s property. In…
Sam Kuhn, aka Samazon, grew up drawing ponies and comic-book characters. Now she gets to transform that inspiration into tattoos for her clients. The Kansas native has been tattooing for four years, and currently works at Thick as Thieves Tattoo. Westword recently caught up with Kuhn to talk with her…
Through conversations with friend and filmmaker Frederick Schroeder, comic artist and comic historian Dave Kellet realized that he needed to make a documentary on the life and art of the comic strip. Two successful Kickstarter campaigns later, Stripped was born. It’s a deep and thoughtful look at the world of…
#88: Tara Rynders Dancer Tara Rynders is on a global mission to bring her moves right out into the streets, and she’s been doing it, country by country, since 2011, when she launched You & Me, an ongoing series of site-specific interactive performances that’s been on the road ever since…
Want to buy designer fashions cheap? Don’t miss the third annual frock shop on Saturday, April 26, at its new location: the Second Story at Denver Book Binding. Among the boutiques selling their goods this year are Goldyn, Blush, Nest, Anna Be and Token Threads. See also: Street Fashion:Vivan Doan…
Regardless of where you stand on the high-stakes art-auction issue, the opportunity to see what kind of work exacts big bucks on the auction block is still an interesting prospect. And here’s your chance: The one-and-only Christie’s international auction house brings a three-day, pre-sale mini-museum of Impressionist and Modernist works,…
The Cannabis Cup took over Denver Mart this past weekend, with every marijuana-related product imaginable — including some very impressive glassware. Our photographer, Brandon Marshall, was there to capture the art of glass-blowing, and the awe-inspiring results. See also: Kitty Migaki finds inspiration in downtown Denver’s architecture…
Before it became the bustling hub of higher education in central Denver, the Auraria campus was a neighborhood of modest houses and small businesses. It all abruptly vanished in the early 1970s, after a bitter political and legal battle that uprooted hundred of residents — and left behind a trail…
Gasland, the documentary written and directed by Josh Fox that focuses on natural gas drilling and slickwater fracking — has caused a lot of discussion around the country. And tonight his second film on the subject, Gasland Part II, will be shown for free at the Denver Public Library. See…
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. Take a look through local photographer Kitty Migaki’s camera lens, and you’ll…
If you’re emerging from the 4/20 haze without much cash, we’ve got you covered. You can learn to knit, watch a cartoon and comedy show, or visit the springtime flowers at the Denver Botanic Gardens all for free this week. Know of other bargains? Share them in our comments section…
Over the weekend, some folks went to church and others basked in the sun while celebrating Colorado’s favorite plant. But others laced up their skates and took to the floor at the Exdo Event Center dressed head-to-toe in the red, blue and gold, not mention the orange and blue. Ken…
Closing day fall on both Easter Sunday and — ahem — 4/20 for a handful of Colorado’s ski areas, so this weekend is shaping up to be all-time. We’ve put together a guide to get you through it. See also: Best of Denver 2014 Sports & Recreation…
The Denver Zoo has nearly 4,000 mouths to feed every day of the year, and that adds up to a hell of a grocery bill. But events like the annual Do t the Zoo gala help a lot toward filling zoo coffers. And this year’s Do on June 19 –…
While 4/20 is celebrated by stoners worldwide, Coloradans do it better than anybody else. A day of unity and political activism where participants can spend their every waking moment consuming cannabis is hard to beat, holiday-wise. It bears repeating, however, that in addition to being ganja christmas, April 20th is also just another day on the calendar. In 2014, it’s a notably busy day, coinciding with Easter sunday and the fifth night of passover. Kicking off your private seder with a kush Kiddush, or maybe hunting for medible-stuffed easter eggs while gorging on Peeps and Cadbury cremes with a group of fellow adult stoners are both fine ways to celebrate this unique confluence of holidays, most of the official Easter celebration are either religious or kid-centric in nature. As such, no one there will know or care that it’s 4/20. Needless to say, if you light up at one of these events, somebody will probably call the police. No one has dominion over your mind, therefore no one can prevent you from attending these events under the influence. However, if you show up red-eyed and reeking, be prepared for askance glances from concerned parents and clergy (particularly if you keep giggling at the phrase “askance glances”).
If smoking weed with the masses at Civic Center Park or Easter egg hunts aren’t your thing, there’s still plenty to Denver in Denver this weekend, everything from debates to art openings to a three-day celebration of music, comedy and, yes, cannabis. We’ve picked out ten of the best events,…
Though pot’s what’s on the whole city’s mind this marijuan-derful 4/20 weekend, the local art scene will not go up in smoke. Here are three reminders that Denver galleries serve up good vibes and even better shows every weekend of the year. See also: Teased, Torn, Coddled & Pampered at…
Reading is about more than following a narrative or learning facts; it can also be a profound shared experience that culminates in a better understanding of ourselves and each other. In that spirit, welcome to the Westword Book Club, a bi-weekly feature celebrating the books that inspire Denver artists.
Starting next week, the center of Denver could be the center of your workout. Civic Center Moves is just the latest project promoted by the Civic Center Conservancy to turn Civic Center Park into a more positive Denver space. “People make parks, so starting April 2a, when you work out…
