I don’t even remember what I was doing on Valentine’s Day 2013. That’s because I’m the kind of person who lets the individual feeling of each holiday be dictated by my own current selfish standing in the world. Last year, I was so far from being in love that Valentine’s…
If you grew up in Denver, you’ve probably shopped at or at least heard of Kazoo Toys — or remember the interactive toy store by its original name, Kazoo & Company. After taking on a new space in Cherry Creek North for less than a year, Kazoo Toys is closing…
#13: Lynne Bruning Denver-based but with an international following, Lynne Bruning studied neuroscience and architecture, but found her place in the world as a weaver, designer and well-traveled e-textile expert active in the worlds of the Internet, Maker Faires, hackerspaces and Burning Man. In a brilliant twist, Bruning blends an…
A Colorado native, Dominic Vasquez just returned to his hometown after spending seven years in San Diego. He now tattoos at Sol Tribe Tattoo, where he’s working toward building a client base in Denver. In San Diego, Vasquez is well known for large, Japanese-style tattoo, from full back pieces to…
Mark Mothersbaugh is a genius who doesn’t make much of himself; he is what he is and — pretty much like the rest of us — he is Devo. Best known as a founder of the Akron-based punk/new wave band of the same name, his artistic arc — from indie…
Does Bob Costas have pink eye? Yikes. #welcometoSochi pic.twitter.com/oPE7iTpkdb— Dan Ukrainetz (@Dan_Uk1) February 8, 2014 The lead-up to Sochi was filled with dire signs that Putin’s games were doomed. The toilets are weird! There’s no Chobani! They’re butchering thousands of dogs! My honey packet had a bee in it! And…
A photography exhibit opens today inside the State Capitol’s Rotunda that challenges viewers to examine their perceptions of those affected by injection drug use. It was created by photographer Matt Slaby and the nonprofit Harm Reduction Action Center. Slaby, who started out documenting this stigmatized population, eventually became a board…
Today there are myriad ways of expressing affection on Valentine’s Day; contemporary options for wooing one’s sweetheart range from valenvines to skywriting. On the frontier, though, homesteaders had far fewer options. At “Love for the Ages” at History Colorado on Tuesday, February 11, you can see some of the historic…
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. In honor of the heartfelt holiday ahead, husband-and-wife duo Rob and Jen…
Whether you are a raincoat-wearing heavy-breather, an academic seeking fodder for educational frottage or a run-of-the-mill cineaste, beware, you had better be of age and hope the city authorities do not bust this festival up: The Denver Film Society has curated a lineup of erotic films sure to fan your flames of desire and debate; so, grab your favorite lube and check out our handy guide to Sex Shop Cinema.
You don’t need a valentine to have fun in Denver this week. Attend an anti-love party, a sex-themed reading series or a mustache bash — all for free. Check the Westword calendar for a full listing of events around town, and share more bargains in our comments section. See also:…
Couldn’t — or wouldn’t — make it to Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympics? You’re not alone. But Saturday night, a rowdy crew of locals took to the bars for the Crawl to Sochi, an Olympics-themed hop between four downtown watering holes, complete with its own bar-game competitions, from beer…
Late tuning into Under the Gunn, the new show featuring Project Runway’s Tim Gunn, with an assist from Denver’s own Mondo Guerra? Here’s a quick recap of what you’ve missed. During the first challenge this season, Red Carpet Showdown, mentor Nick Verreos had a problem staying out of the weeds…
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The Internet, as ubiquitous as it is, has yet to make much of an impact on the art world. Two works by digital artist Conor McGarrigle explore the art inherent to the ‘net in unique and intriguing ways. The first, the BitTorrent Trilogy, consists of three incomplete downloads of popular…
The air might be frigid, but this weekend is full of hot activities. So bundle up and head out to enjoy everything from art openings to magic shows and clothing swaps — our list of ten of the town’s top events includes nine that are free! Visit the online Westword…
Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without at least one showing of Casablanca, one of the greatest love stories of all time. But Bogart and Bergman will meet up several times over the next week on screens across the city, at evenings featuring everything from the movie and a martini to…
Brushstrokes Studio-Gallery is filling up with a lot of love this month. Larger-than-life puppies and hand-painted Valentine’s Day gifts will be taking over the space located in the heart of South Broadway’s Antique Row. The lovely lineup starts with tonight’s opening reception for mural and portrait artist Patrick McGregor. While…
Last week’s storms brought the deepest 24- and 48-hour snowfall totals since the 2000-2001 season, prompting Vail Resorts’ marketing team to dub it the “storm of the century.” We can’t argue with that, especially since the snow’s been falling pretty much ever since, punctuated with bluebird days perfect for making…
Rising up from its underground predecessor, Found Above Ground, a men’s consignment shop and gallery, opened its doors this month in Louisville — and will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, February 7. The high-end shop features men’s clothing and accessories, as well as local art. “It’s a really cool…
Though it’s a human-rights movement with roots in gay-liberation activism, the fight for rights for sex workers is much less recognized, says Melinda Chateauvert. Her new book,Sex Workers Unite: A History of the Movement From Stonewall to SlutWalk aims to change that, chronicling the the movement from the struggle to…
Marika Bournaki was a vivacious piano player at five and an old pro at twelve when documentary filmmaker Bobbi Jo Hart began following the Montreal-born musician around with a camera. For eight years, Hart captured every part of Bournaki’s life, as she balanced studying at Juilliard and traveling the globe…
