Skip to content
advertisement
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads
Site Logo
Support Us
User Menu
  • Sign Up/Sign In
  • Contribute
  • Contact Us
Search
Close Search Close Search
  • News
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime & Police
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Marijuana
    • Politics & Government
    • Psychedelics
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Weather
  • Opinion & Commentary
    • Calhoun: Wake-up Call
    • Editorial Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Denver Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Travel
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concerts
    • Critic’s Notebook
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
  • Best of Denver
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Cannabis & More
    • Food & Drink
    • Music & Venues
    • Shopping & Services
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Contact Us
    • Membership
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Staff
    • Tell Your Story | Sponsored
  • News
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime & Police
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Marijuana
    • Politics & Government
    • Psychedelics
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Weather
  • Opinion & Commentary
    • Calhoun: Wake-up Call
    • Editorial Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Denver Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Travel
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concerts
    • Critic’s Notebook
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
  • Best of Denver
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Cannabis & More
    • Food & Drink
    • Music & Venues
    • Shopping & Services
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Contact Us
    • Membership
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Staff
    • Tell Your Story | Sponsored
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement

Calhoun: Wake-up Call Archives

Showing 1 - 22 of 2198
door of bar

Raise a Glass to Denver’s Best Dive Bar, Whose Remaining Walls Will Soon Come Tumbling Down

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 4, 2025

In June, a car drove into the Carioca Cafe, aka Bar Bar, sealing its fate.

donald trump at rally

Space Case: Donald Trump’s Rocky Relationship With Colorado

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 3, 2025

In pulling Space Command from Colorado Springs, the president blamed this state’s mail-in voting system and “automatically crooked elections.”

Vail Settles With Artist Danielle SeeWalker Over Free-Speech Case

Vail Settles With Artist Danielle SeeWalker Over Free-Speech Case

By Patricia CalhounAugust 22, 2025

“I was unfairly censored and characterized as anti-Semitic, and that could not be further from the truth.”

old bilding in Denver

Dominion Voting Systems Gets $67 Million Settlement from Newsmax

By Patricia CalhounAugust 19, 2025

Now President Donald Trump wants to ban mail-in ballots,

denver public library

The Next Chapter: Library Revives One Book One Denver

By Patricia CalhounAugust 9, 2025

After more than a decade, the Denver Public Library has reopened the program with Stay True, by Hua Hsu.

rendition of Denver Civic Center Park future

McNichols and Civic Center Park Set for Redo…but Don’t Unwrap That Present Just Yet

By Patricia CalhounAugust 3, 2025

If Colorado can kill a dreaded birthday bridge, it can keep the heart of its capital city open for a 150th celebration.

advertisement
denver skyline designed as book

Book It: Time for Colorado to Give Itself a Real Birthday Gift

By Patricia CalhounJuly 29, 2025

Books can build a bridge, too. Why not create a 150th anniversary anthology for the state?

rendition of bridge

Veterans Groups Join the Fight Against the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway

By Patricia CalhounJuly 21, 2025

“Our sacred spaces are not for sale, not for political show, and not to be paved over. They are to be protected as the living legacy of those who served and sacrificed for the freedoms we all enjoy.”

Denver Is Deflated, but This City Can Rise Again

Denver Is Deflated, but This City Can Rise Again

By Patricia CalhounJuly 16, 2025

An update on my ten suggestions from bringing back downtown…as well as another trial balloon.

How Do You Feel About the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway?

How Do You Feel About the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway?

By Patricia CalhounJuly 15, 2025

Governor Jared Polis wants to know. Really.

Buffalo Bill Museum

Buffalo Billed: Denver Looking for New Concessionaire for Pahaska Tepee

By Patricia CalhounJune 6, 2025

The city wants a food experience in keeping with the historical theme of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West traveling show.

denver penny

Pocket Change: Denver Mint Will Stop Producing Pennies

By Patricia CalhounMay 22, 2025

President Donald Trump took aim at the coin back in February, and now the Treasury Department has confirmed it will stop making cents.

advertisement
two men in black t-shirts

First Look: Los Dos Potrillos Opens in Denver…Finally

By Patricia CalhounApril 17, 2025

The homegrown Mexican chain now has six locations.

statue of soldier

The Art of the Deal: We’ve Got Just the Spot for Donald Trump’s Portrait

By Patricia CalhounApril 16, 2025

Everyone’s a critic!

soldier statue with graffiti

Monumental Move: Colorado Legislature Approves Sand Creek Massacre Memorial at Capitol

By Patricia CalhounApril 15, 2025

The monument will stand where the figure of a Civil War soldier was toppled during the 2020 protests.

casa bonita pink restaurant at night

Survey Says: A Majority of Colorado Voters Have Visited Casa Bonita

By Patricia CalhounApril 14, 2025

But would they go again?

donald trump walking out

Judge: Newsmax Defamed Denver-Based Dominion Voting Systems

By Patricia CalhounApril 10, 2025

Dominion sued Newsmax over its 2020 election-denial reports, and a trial is set for April 28. But will the case make it to a jury?

man with beard in blue jacket, white shirt

Remembering Brian Vogt, a Man Who Cultivated Ideas, Institutions…and Community

By Patricia CalhounMarch 26, 2025

As the CEO of the Denver Botanic Gardens, he grew an aging institution into the most vibrant, accessible spot in the city.

advertisement
museum with water in front, fireworks behind

Medal of Honor Museum Opens Today in Texas: It Could Have Been Here!

By Patricia CalhounMarch 25, 2025

Arlington got a new museum. We got a gravel patch.

Lauren Boebert Doubles Down on “Pimp Cane” Comment

By Patricia CalhounMarch 12, 2025

No stranger to bad behavior, the CD-4 representative criticized Texas Congressman Al Green for his actions during Donald Trump’s speech last week.

At the Start of Daylight Saving, It’s Time for Another Tequila Sunrise at Lakeview Lounge

At the Start of Daylight Saving, It’s Time for Another Tequila Sunrise at Lakeview Lounge

By Patricia CalhounMarch 9, 2025

Rise and shine! This bar starts serving at 7 a.m.

Mayor Mike Johnston listens to a resident.

Heading for the Hot Seat: Mr. Johnston Goes to Washington

By Patricia CalhounMarch 5, 2025

Fifty inquisitors and not a Highland Mommy in sight during today’s congressional hearing on sanctuary cities.

  • 1
  • 2
  • …
  • 100
  • Next
Site Logo

View This Week's Print Issue

Where To Find Westword In Print

Editorial

  • News
  • Food & Drink
  • Arts & Culture
  • Music
  • Things To Do
  • Newsletters

Marketing

  • Promotions & Free Stuff
  • Advertise with Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy

More

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Staff
  • Westword Careers
  • Flipbook Archive
  • Shop Cover Art
  • Membership

Voice Media Group

  • Dallas Observer
  • New Times Broward-Palm Beach
  • Miami New Times
  • Phoenix New Times
  • V Audience Labs
  • V Digital Services
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads

Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms of use, our cookies policy, and our privacy policy. View our accessibility policy and AI policy. Westword may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners. ©2025 Denver Westword, LLC. All rights reserved.
Do Not Sell or Share My Information

Privacy Policy

Stay in the Know

Sign up for the latest news, free stuff and more!

I agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Welcome!
You are now a Westword Insider, thank you!