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Designer Jasmine Lewis Gears Up for Denver Fashion Week

Designer Jasmine Lewis Gears Up for Denver Fashion Week

Rudi Monterroso's Hobbit Houses Bring Joy Amid Pandemic

Rudi Monterroso's Hobbit Houses Bring Joy Amid Pandemic

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Cake Artists Sculpt Sweet Treats for Your Special Occasions

By Claire Duncombe
Feb 9, 2021

With Valentine's Day approaching, a decorative cake could be the way to someone's heart.
There's Nothing Artificial About the Sentiment Behind These Christmas Trees

By Cleo Mirza
Dec 22, 2020

Matt Bliss builds on his grandfather's legacy with Modern Christmas Trees.
Bringing Cinderella City Back to Life as a Virtual Video Game

By Michael Roberts
Jan 28, 2020

Fifty years after it opened, Cinderella City is becoming a video game.
Denver Art Museum Renovation on Budget, on Track for June 2020

By Michael Paglia
Aug 21, 2019

The project will roll out in phases until the fiftieth anniversary.
What Are the City Landmarks of Tomorrow? Historic Denver Wants to Know.

By Patricia Calhoun
May 6, 2019

May is National Historic Preservation Month, and Denver Is getting in on the act.
Acronychous Is the Edgiest Nail Art Salon in Denver

By Alicia Trujillo
Apr 8, 2019

Rachael Bowen opened Acronychous nail shop in RiNo two years ago, focusing on creating nail art with a macabre feeling.
Koko Bayer Takes History to the Streets With Her Wheat-Pastes

By Kenzie Bruce
Feb 6, 2019

Koko Bayer began wheat-pasting in 2015, putting up works of art around Denver that feature photographs by Herbert Bayer, her grandfather.
Artist/Designer Erin Tate Spotted in Decorated Denim in RiNo

By Mauricio Rocha
Dec 14, 2018

A splash of color can inject new life into anything. So can artist/designer Erin Tate. We'd spotted her several times around Denver: once at Thrift Con by Station, and again in RiNo near 27th and Larimer streets. Every time we saw her, we were captivated by the meticulous paintings she creates on...
Designer Shayna Ariel on Darkm0th Industry and Denver Style

By Mauricio Rocha
Nov 10, 2018

The Denver designer is breaking gender barriers.
It's All in the Jeans: Timber Trade Company Turns One

By Mauricio Rocha
Oct 22, 2018

The menswear store in RiNo is celebrating its first birthday on October 23, 2018.
Colorado Creatives: Michael David King

By Susan Froyd
Oct 19, 2018

Michael David King’s main gig as the visionary graphic designer is interconnected without boundaries with myriad Denver creative and entrepreneurial scenes, from Illegal Pete’s and the High Plains Comedy Festival to Birdy Magazine.
Harvest Time: Making Pipes Out of Autumn Fruits and Veggies

By Westword Staff
Oct 11, 2018

As with everything else on Halloween and Thanksgiving: The bigger, the better.
Denver Designer Crystal Renee Lee Gets Stitched on New TV Show

By Mauricio Rocha
Sep 8, 2018

The Canadian fashion-design show premieres on September 9.
Ten Things to Do in Denver for $10 and Under (Five Free)

By Byron Graham
Jun 21, 2018

Get busy on the cheap.
Free for All: The Five Best Free Events This Week

By Byron Graham
Jun 18, 2018

Dueling comedy shows, dinner and a movie, and even a great concert...all free!
Ten Things to Do in Denver for $10 and Under (Three Free!)

By Byron Graham
May 31, 2018

Don't miss out on all the fun Denver offers.
Free for All: The Five Best Free Events in Denver This Week

By Byron Graham
Mar 12, 2018

The week ahead holds much more in store than workaday woes – and some of it is free.
Welcome to Kirklandia!

By Michael Paglia
Mar 7, 2018

See it for yourself when the museum opens on March 10, 2018.
Federal Regulators Want to Ban Zen Magnets, but Shihan Qu Battles On

By Alan Prendergast
Jan 30, 2018

The Consumer Product Safety Commission wants to ban Zen magnets, but owner Shihan Qu has powerful forces on his side.
Seven Things to Know About DIA's New Welcome Sign

By Nora Olabi
Dec 29, 2017

DIA is putting the finishing touches on a new $14.5 million welcome sign that serves as a gateway for newcomers and residents alike. While Denverites have a love-hate relationship with the airport's previous installations, the kinetic LED sign may help residents turn over a new leaf. Here's what you should know.