5:25 pm, Jan 24, 2013
Since moving to Colorado nearly three years ago, I've made it my business (really) to visit as much of this state as possible. This means, of course, that I have a ridiculously long must-see list. On top of that list: the International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge. This year, this art lover and outdoor enthusiast couldn't wait...
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12:00 pm, Jan 18, 2013
Coloradans who love bold, pure, and achingly lovely voices surely miss Nina Storey playing regular shows around the Front Range. Although the multifaceted singer-songwriter—her catalog includes songs that range from heartbroken ballads to bouncy ditties to sultry R&B riffs—migrated to Los Angeles about five years ago, she’s back...
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3:45 pm, Jan 17, 2013
Do you ever wish you could get a taste of what a band is like live? Just to see if you really like them. If that sentiment sounds familiar, then Instant Empire's EP Release Show tomorrow night (January 18) is for you. The local alt-rockers—they've been described as playing "nerdy rock," though I would call it a dynamic mix of energetic punk and...
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4:15 pm, Jan 16, 2013
Imagine combat training as a war draftee in the 1940’s: Being told to secure heavy, wooden planks to your feet for charging down a snowy traverse while carrying your pack and rifle. Picture learning those ski skills bogged down with the additional weight, on a slope with hundreds of thousands of other recruits—some who had never even touched...
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12:45 pm, Dec 13, 2012
The time for champagne and fireworks is upon us. Ring in the new year with a little help from 5280. If you've procrastinated on planning for the big night, no need to fret. I've got you covered with some of the best events around town. FOOD AND DRINKAl Lado: Riverfront's new tapas bar wants you to indulge on NYE. Gather a group of...
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3:45 pm, Dec 7, 2012
One of the more unsung contributors to our booming local music community is Swallow Hill Music, a teaching school that since 1979 has been working with musicians who play anything from the fiddle to harmonica, and at all skill levels. Since Harry Tuft opened the doors, 100,000 artists have received training at Swallow Hill.Music...
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1:50 pm, Dec 6, 2012
In our December issue, I got the scoop on the origins of some of Vail's 193 trail names. It seemed like an appropriate time to look back: The mountain is celebrating 50 years this season. What started as a modest ski spot with one gondola, two chairlifts, and just eight runs has since transformed into a vast and prestigious resort with far-...
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11:15 am, Nov 2, 2012
Rant: Vote. Now. We've reached that time of an election year when certain people, so weary of our hyper-dysfunctional electoral process, begin making reasoned arguments against voting. These usually invoke some or all of the following: That your tiny little vote won't make any difference in a nation with tens of millions of eligible voters;...
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4:02 pm, Oct 30, 2012
Starz Denver Film Festival celebrates its 35th birthday this year, and aside from screening 250 films, the Denver Film Society (DFS) has planned plenty of events to keep you entertained. The festival runs from November 1–11. The highlights:1) The VIP Opening Night Package ($99-$109 per person) gets you a $50 gift certificate to any...
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11:32 am, Oct 26, 2012
This weekend, bundle up and head to the Denver Zoo, where you can spend time with some furry (and winged, and slithery) friends at the 28th annual Boo at the Zoo event. The adventures commence Friday night, when the animal habitats will stay open after hours. Evening events include bug-themed bingo, elephant education stations (in honor of...
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3:55 pm, Oct 19, 2012
If you're looking for a classic Broadway experience in downtown Denver, Memphis has it all: A multiple Tony-winning musical with catchy tunes, belt-it-out vocals, complex choreography, and impeccable costume design. The two-and-a-half hour production explores the history-making transition from R&B to rock ‘n roll, and dives into some of that...
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10:20 am, Oct 15, 2012
Caveat: This event is not for everyone. But, if you heart Doctor Who or Robert Heinlein, you should head to MileHiCon (October 19-21). For 44 years, fans of all things fantasy, science fiction, and horror have descended on the Mile High City for this celebration of otherworldly storytelling. The conference regularly draws close to 1,000...
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1:01 pm, Oct 10, 2012
Yes, 5280 is all about celebrating beer this week, but we realize that some of you just don't care. Maybe you don't drink. Perhaps you're pregnant, missed out on tickets, can't find a babysitter, or would rather do something else than join the masses downtown with their four-ounce glasses. For those of you who can't wait for GABF to be over, here'...
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11:35 am, Oct 6, 2012
The Great American Beer Festival is just around the corner, but Denver Beer Fest is already here. From October 5 through 13, Denver will be filled with beer pairing dinners, tastings, and brewery tours. There are nearly 100 events over the course of the Fest, which is a bit overwhelming—even for us beer-lovers. Don't employ the dart...
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8:30 am, Oct 4, 2012
In recent years, turning my calendar to October has come to signal more than just crisp temperatures and the discussion of Halloween costumes, it also means Harvest Week. This annual event from EatDenver (full disclosure: I co-founded this nonprofit) has evolved over the years but it has always been about celebrating Colorado's bounty in the...
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