The Westword.com blog shortcut, August 18 edition

You're it. Today in Cafe Society: • Behind the Bar: Mike Henderson of TAG. • Chapter Two BBQ closes the book. • A sneak peek of Colt & Gray. • A taste of restaurant history before LoDo Bites. • Craft breweries are on a roll. • Mysteries of Sheehan's Desk:...
By Michael RobertsAugust 18, 2009
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Today in Cafe Society:
• Behind the Bar: Mike Henderson of TAG.
• Chapter Two BBQ closes the book.
• A sneak peek of Colt & Gray.
• A taste of restaurant history before LoDo Bites.
• Craft breweries are on a roll.
• Mysteries of Sheehan’s Desk: Day 5.
• Tonight: Take a bite out of LoDo.

Today in Backbeat Online:
• Van Morrison, Aimee Mann, Paramore shows announced.
• Last Night: The Dead Weather at the Ogden Theatre.
• Demonica finishes new album.
• Breathe Carolina: Kid tested, mom approved.
• George Crumb music festival comes to CU Boulder.
• Jen Korte’s new album is, like, um … wow! Just freaking wow!
• The Out East Music Feast promises to live up to its name.

Today in The Latest Word:
• Zach Lahn: The making of a right-wing folk hero.
• Countdown to next Brandon Marshall “injury” begins.
• Urbavore’s Dilemma: Fort owner Holly Arnold Kinney uses her garden to dig into her past.
• Battle of the titans: Douglas Bruce vs. Costco.
• Jared Polis does beer bong with Stephen Colbert. Chug it! Chug it! Chug it!

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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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