Though Aurora is a relatively new city in the West, it still has a rich history to share. This Thursday, February 6, at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, architectural historian Adam Thomas will take a look at the city’s story through a mid-century modern lens. The lecture is part of…
#14: Penney Bidwell The work of ceramic artist Penney Bidwell has gained a high level of sophistication in a very short time. After earning a masters degree in psychology, Bidwell turned to clay less than ten years ago, and made immediate strides. Her art, especially her busts, melds whimsicality with…
When A.J. Machete and Lianna K. were thinking of moving their custom tailor and dressmaking ventures out of New York City, Denver called. In 2009, Denver Dressmakers and Denver Bespoke — Lianna and AJ’s own handmade brands of intricately sewn women’s apparel and custom-tailored suits — took up residence in…
Federal Boulevard’s Far East Center is known for throwing one of the best outdoor Chinese New Year celebrations in town, replete with lion and dragon dances, firecracker volleys, kung fu and ice-carving demos, and plenty of shopping and dining options on the sidelines. The center will host a second round…
Last weekend Mellow Mushroom traveled back in time with its annual ’80s ski party. There were plenty of neon, puffy jackets at the event — as well as plenty of pizza. Photographer Ursula Romaine was there to capture all the ’80s action. See also: Photos: What’s new in winter sports…
As Kaze Gallery prepares to close, co-owners William Thidemann and Sandi Calistro are splitting up to open two new tattoo shops in Denver. Last month we spoke with Calistro, who will open Ritual Tattoo & Gallery. This week, we caught up with Thidemann, who is equally busy with his preparations…
In the years before her death in 1999, Altina Schinasi Miranda was best-known for her sculptures and paintings. But the daughter of a poor Turkish immigrant-turned-tobacco-tycoon was more than just an artist — she was an Oscar-winning filmmaker, an activist and the inventor of the Harlequin glasses frames, which became…
For weeks after Heath Ledger’s body was found in an apartment in New York City in 2008, curious folks would come into the store in SoHo where I worked and ask, “Do you know where Heath’s building is?” Of course I knew where it was; everyone who worked or lived…
#15: Julie Carr Julie Carr started out a dancer before turning to poetry in a long traversal from the raw artistic life in New York to the more structured worlds of academia, business and family. The award-winning author of four books of poetry, with more on the way, Carr now…
Graham Bandt-Law is a fashion designer based out of Oakland, California, with his own line of jewelry called Organic Bling. We recently ran into him while he was visiting Denver and talked to him about his style inspirations, style mantra, and awesome accessories. See also:Menswear Mondays: Dance teacher Andrew Caballero…
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. After spending much of his early career doing commercial art, Tony Achilles…
Although the first Alamo Drafthouse opened less than a year ago, the Texas-based chain already has a second movie theater on West Colfax. The success of the location in Littleton prompted the company to extend its brand in metro Denver. The new Alamo will be part of the Sloans development…
Whether you won or lost on Super Bowl wagers, you’ll definitely score if you’re looking for free entertainment in Denver this week. From a trip to the Denver Zoo to a screening of the Edgar Allan Poe-inspired horror flick Two Evil Eyes to a showing of 1939’s The Hunchback of…
We might live in a town where dining out with an eye-feast of visual media means heading to the latest sing-along screening at the Alamo Drafthouse, but in a few weeks, that will all change — at least for a while. Former Denverite Montgomery Knott just announced the arrival here…
From beaded football players to knitted superhero costumes, artist Mark Newport’s work combines textiles and traditionally female-associated art forms with masculine pop iconography to subvert ideas of gender. His art is part of the Innovators & Legends: Generations in Textiles and Fiber exhibition up through April 4 at the CSU…
Only the insiders get inside at the the annual SIA Snow Show, where the latest ski gear and technology is on display in the Colorado Convention Center for retailers and the media to drool over, as they look ahead to next year’s in-store winter sports season. But photographer Brandon Marshall…
Last night’s 2014 Whiteout fashion show not only presented hot designs from local designers on the runway, but brought out Denver’s fashionistas to witness the stylish spectacle. Here’s a rundown on what some of them wore to the event, what they thought of the fashion show, and some current trends…
February is winter’s death rattle. The roads are sludgy, the calendar is wonky, and there’s nothing to look forward to except Valentine’s Day –which can often seem more of a solemn obligation than a holiday anyway. Fortunately, there’s a diverse range of comedy events available to light up the otherwise bleak February entertainment landscape. Whether taking in comedian-produced shows with gross names like Tongue Stuff and Tits & Giggles, checking out veteran acts like Paul Mooney, Norm MacDonald, and Jeff Ross, or being a spectator at an Olympics for Weirdos, Denver comedy has a myriad of ways to keep you laughing until the sun comes back.
Love is in the air in February — especially when it comes to fashion. A highlight of the month will be a Goodwill fashion show hosted by Tim Gunn and Mondo Guerro, who’ll also be hosting a weekly Under the Gunn watching party. Here’s some of what’s in store for…
Pura Vida in Cherry Creek North is opening its doors to the public for the first time ever this weekend, when it will host the inaugural edition of its new program, Sunday Afternoon Meltdown. The club invites yogis of all levels to wind down and recharge with a combination yoga…
February is almost here, which means a lot of things: the shortest month of the year, Valentine’s Day, and another roundup of the best geek events that our fair city has to offer. For being such a short month, there’s sure a lot going on, including multiple cons, a celebration…
With powder reports in the double digits all across the state, this weekend is shaping up to be about more than just football. Look for a lot of Broncos jerseys on the slopes this weekend, and plan to sit out Sunday’s ski traffic parked in front of the game somewhere…
