Michael Carter, R.I.P.: Remembering a Denver Comedy-Scene Favorite

Denver blog posts appreciate the contributions of local originals. At our Arts blog, Byron Graham marks the passing of Michael Carter, a local stand-up comedian who died at the shocking age of 31. Denver Infill's Ken Schroeppel offers the first update of the Le Meridien/AC Hotel project in central downtown. The...
By Michael RobertsOctober 12, 2015
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Denver blog posts appreciate the contributions of local originals.

At our Arts blog, Byron Graham marks the passing of Michael Carter, a local stand-up comedian who died at the shocking age of 31.

Denver Infill’s Ken Schroeppel offers the first update of the Le Meridien/AC Hotel project in central downtown.

The Ralphie Report’s live thread of the CU-Arizona State game is even sadder to read days after the game than it was in real time.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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