Duane Evarts, who owns a custom-made guitar that once belonged to Ted McCarty — designer of the Les Paul and Flying V — was looking for the right place to do business with other custom-guitar collectors. “I had some instruments that I wanted to sell, and there wasn’t a guitar…
One of Denver’s coolest after-dark traditions returns tonight: the InnovAge Moonlight Classic, during which an anticipated 4,000 cyclists will mount up by the light of the moon and ride through Denver’s historic neighborhoods and business district. The mellow ten-mile ride — now in its 21st year — gives riders a…
Boulder aerial dance maven Nancy Smith of Frequent Flyers Productions has been orchestrating the Aerial Dance Festival in Boulder for fifteen years, and she’s seen a lot of brilliant faculty members come and go during that time. In particular, there was David Clarkson, of Australia’s Stalker Theatre, who works with…
The art community extends far beyond just artists, says Spark Gallery director Evan Siegel. And to celebrate that community of cooperative galleries, art buyers and art lovers, Spark is hosting the first Denver Artists’ Ball tonight. The ball will feature artist trading cards, which attendees can make; mobiles by Spark…
Hooked on Colfax is one of those quintessential neighborhood spots where you can grab a strong cup of coffee (or a stiff drink, depending on the time of day and your mood) and a quick bite and sit for as long as you desire, flipping through a book or working…
You know The Zombie Survival Guide backward and forward. You’ve seen all the classic zombie films a dozen times. Your zombie apocalypse plan is worked out, down to the smallest details. There’s just one more thing to do: a practice run. Get the experience you need to survive the real…
One of Denver’s most beloved and well-known green spaces will host a new event this weekend: the Cheesman Park Art Fest. More than 100 local jewelers, photographers, glass-blowers, potters and painters will be showing and selling their wares at the inaugural fest, with prices to fit any budget. “Cheesman Park…
Known to history for bringing the working-class family into the prime-time sitcom world, Roseanne Barr is an unstoppable icon of low-class comedy. Returning to her Denver standup roots at Lannie’s Clocktower Tower tonight, Barr remembers what it was like for women in the male-dominated comedy world of the 1980s. “At…
Peeling back a layer of mystery surrounding some of popular music’s greatest players, today’s opening of the Treasures of the Hard Rock exhibit gives fans a chance to get close to the clothing, instruments and other personal effects of big-name icons. For four days only, two one-of-a-kind collections — Gone…
When MegaFauna owner John McCaskill conceived of the idea for the Final Friday monthly summer series, his mission was simple: to build community and help support local artists and businesses. What emerged is a twenty-block-long music walk and urban bazaar that starts tonight and includes 27 bands — among them,…
Cabarets were edgy ten years ago; these days, they’re just the latest craze folded in with burlesque and fire-hooping. But there are still some weird and wonderful cabarets out there — including some that risk divine wrath. That’s the family from which Hell Toupee Cabaret hails: “Come for an evening…
Michael Paglia visits the Denver Art Museum in this week’s art review, taking in Nick Cave: Sojourn, which is part of Spun: Adventures in Textiles, the museum’s multi-departmental tribute to fiber. The show focuses on several of Cave’s sculptures, as well as his unique Soundsuits. Continue reading for photos from…
Like most street artists who grew up in Denver, Emanuel Martinez started painting as a youngster on the street — and outside the law. “I started my first mural when I was thirteen, in a school for juvenile delinquents,” he says. “That was more than fifty years ago.” And hundreds…
A 107-year-old tradition, the Arapahoe County Fair begins its five-day run today. Once a county-roving festival, the regional heritage celebration found its home in Aurora — at the official Arapahoe County Fairgrounds — a handful of years ago, and has been growing ever since. “The fair has a very hometown…
Never one for settling down, Roseanne Barr has kept very busy since her days changing the face of TV and women’s comedy with her hit sitcom, Roseanne. In the last two years alone, she’s starred in a reality TV show about her macadamia-nut farm in Hawaii, run for president, and…
Dead-eyed, sore-covered and mindless, wandering an urban wasteland driven by an insatiable hunger, methamphetamine addicts are the closest real-world equivalent to fiction’s zombies. So what happens if you take those tweakers and make them the sole survivors in a world overrun by actual undead? That’s the premise of Colorado author…
Editor’s note: Artist Charlie Boots is part of the inaugural pair of PAIR residents at Denver’s Powerhaüs Studio. As part of his residency, he and his fashion-designing counterpart will be reporting from the real world via Show and Tell, as they learn the ropes from studio mentors Mona Lucero, Lauri…
Film Fiesta returns to Civic Center Park tonight, sharing the sights, sounds and flavors of Latino culture through film. On Wednesday, July 24, and Wednesday, July 31, respectively, Luminarias and NO (2012) will be accompanied by live performances and panel discussions with actors, writers and directors. The events run from…
In a comparatively short period of time, Troy Walker one of Denver most sought-after comedians, a designation he’d likely dismiss with a modest scoff despite its accuracy. A regular at Comedy Works, Walker has opened for some of the most prominent comedians in the country on their way through our humble cow town and also served as a fine ambassador for our scene during recent trips to Portland’s Bridgetown Comedy Festival and in Los Angeles where he performed at UCB’s Put Your Hands Together. This week, Westword asked Troy about his favorites books, his influences and his time in law school.
Chevrolet recently revealed details of the 2014 Corvette Stingray, the first Corvette to be worthy enough to bear the Stringray name since 1976. Those who buy one will join and long — and proud — line of Corvette owners, many of whom are living out a dream that took years…
The Underground Music Showcase takes over a stretch of Broadway every July, filling more than twenty venues with hundreds of bands. One of the things I love about the gathering is that no band can effectively play for over 45 minutes (because how else are you going to cram hundreds…
Not only does RTD get you where you need to go, almost every stop features an art installation. At the Colorado light-rail station, you’ll find a gigantic pair of Western boots created by Ries Niemi. In this first of a series on the art at light-rail stations, we asked Niemi…
