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March 29 at 4:21 p.m. by Lauren AntonoffGovernor Jared Polis has issued a stay-home order for Colorado residents, but you're allowed outdoors for air and exercise. Just remember to maintain your space. The Paint Mines Interpretive Park, located about an hour southeast of Castle Rock, is…
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March 26 at 6:23 p.m. by Lauren Antonoff
In light of the coronavirus epidemic, Denver Public Schools is offering free food for all who are hungry. Starting on Monday, March 16, sack breakfasts and lunches were made available at twelve schools throughout the city. Meals for students come…
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March 23 at 8:08 p.m. by Westword Staff
"There is no enforcement authority here," Governor Jared Polis said during his March 22 announcement imploring Coloradans to reduce the spread of coronovirus by cutting down on workplace proximity, reducing trips to gain essential goods, and…
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March 23 at 5:37 a.m. by Evan Semon
While in-house dining is banned, restaurants and bars are allowed to stay open for the sale of takeout, drive-thru and delivery food, and on March 20 Governor Polis added liquor sales to that lineup. On a sunny Sunday, many eateries around town…
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March 20 at 4:26 p.m. by Evan Semon
It's been a long, hard week for Colorado's 43rd governor, Jared Polis. To his credit, he's led with quick responses and strong leadership during this time of crisis. He's even helped to spread the hashtag #DoingMyPartCO. But this photo from the…
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March 19 at 5:43 a.m. by Lauren Antonoff
We all know the future is uncertain. But in the face of adversity, some local venues, businesses and religious institutions are using their marquees to broadcast messages of hope, humor and love. Here are a few we've seen around town. If you spot…
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March 17 at 1:21 p.m. by Evan Semon
This year, the luck of the Irish is on vacation. With the announcement that all city restaurants and bars must close for eight weeks beginning on Tuesday, March 17, all public St. Patrick's Day festivities were canceled. The moratorium is set…
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March 14 at 6:05 a.m. by Westword Staff
There's been a lot of doom and gloom in the news this week, as venues and businesses shut down and people are encouraged to hunker down. To relieve some stress, we're looking back at our favorite moments of 2020, remembering the good times and…
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March 13 at 2:42 p.m. by Brandon Johnson
Despite Mayor Michael Hancock declaring a state of emergency in Denver and Live Nation and AEG suspending all big national tours through March, the Pepsi Center and Live Nation moved forward with Post Malone's Runway Tour with Swae Lee and Tyla…
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March 10 at 4:09 p.m. by Multiple Authors
Colfax Avenue is the most storied street in Denver, and a property at 3015 East Colfax Avenue has inspired many chapters. But the Fountain Inn, as it was known when it opened in 1959, has fallen on tough times, and neighbors see what's now known as…
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March 7 at 9:14 p.m. by Michael Emery Hecker
Oprah sold out the Pepsi Center on March 7, packing the place with 18,000 fans. Denver was the last stop on Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Arena Tour, which included an interview with Gayle King, broadcast journalist for CBS News and…
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March 7 at 7:49 p.m. by Michael Emery Hecker
Canadian electronic artist Excision kicked off a two-night run at the 1STBANK Center on Friday, March 6. Each night, the lineup was packed with openers, and thumping bass rattled fans to their core.
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March 6 at 3:50 p.m. by Kenneth Hamblin III
At High Style, Westword's March 5 cannabis-inspired event devoted to fashion and fun, the runway was dominated by cannabis-inspired designs. The first show highlighted street wear by Pact, High Society Collection and Simple Shoes, and the second…
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March 6 at 5:37 a.m. by Kenneth Hamblin III
Expectations were high for the first High Style, a celebration of cannabis-inspired fashion, education and fun at the McNichols Building on March 5. And the event rose to the occasion, from the stirring welcome from Wanda James focusing on social…
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March 2 at 1:10 p.m. by Kenneth Hamblin III
On Sunday, March 1, the first Corgis and Friends Take Over Fashion show benefited Colorado Corgis and Friends Rescue and Douglas County Canine Rescue. Fashion designers James Silvrants, Story by: Lexi, KimonoDragons, Angelina Sam and…
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March 2 at 12:49 p.m. by Evan Semon
The third annual Denver Vampire Ball hosted by Isibella's Parlor wrapped up Sunday night at The Church nightclub, as hundreds — decked out in vampire, goth, Victorian, steampunk and fetish wear — celebrated into the night.
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March 2 at 11 a.m. by Brandon Johnson
KS107.5's Snow Show brought Tyga, Doja Cat and Kayla Rae to the Fillmore Auditorium on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Read the review here. Listen to Doja Cat (feat. Tyga) and more favorites from Westword writers on our Westword Staff Picks…
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March 1 at 2:50 p.m. by Lauren Antonoff
Denver pastel-punk band the Corner Girls, made up of frontwoman Breanna Ahlgren, drummer Madi Pietruszka and bassist Jessica Pulido, played their final show at the hi-dive on Saturday, February 29. Listen to The Corner Girls and more favorites…
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March 1 at 12:51 p.m. by Westword Staff
Super Tuesday is right around the corner, and on March 3, Colorado voters will be part of it for the first time, joining those from thirteen other states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma,…
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February 28 at 7:22 a.m. by Brandon Johnson
Hot off a James Beard America's Classics Award win, El Taco de Mexico is taking things in stride at its humble home at 714 Santa Fe Drive. Although food tourists have begun to show up and weekend lines have been long since the award was announced…
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