11:05 am, Aug 23, 2012
To celebrate an 85th anniversary, the traditional gift is wine. Denver's Esquire Theatre (operated by Landmark Theatres) is marking its 85th anniversary with soda and popcorn instead.The movie theater was built in 1927 and originally had just one screen and a balcony. Today, it still maintains its quaint feel with two screens that showcase...
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9:10 am, Aug 9, 2012
As kids, we wear masks for Halloween and pretend to be someone else for an evening. But in many cultures, masks have a more profound meaning and serve a crucial cultural role. In Museo de las Americas' latest exhibit, Cara a Cara, numerous Latin American masks line the walls of the spacious museum, depicting a range of times, societies, and...
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9:00 am, Aug 7, 2012
I drove six-and-a-half hours to Telluride last weekend for my first Telluride Jazz Festival experience. Thanks to great music, delicious food, and majestic scenery, the weekend was a success. But there are a few things I wish I'd known before I went. These lessons learned will prepare you for next year's festival—or any other music fest you're...
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3:00 pm, Jul 25, 2012
If you're looking for a new happy hour spot, check out the The Museum of Contemporary Art's Bartender in Residence where local mixologists craft signature cocktails on Wednesday evenings—through August 29—on the museum's rooftop patio. While the entrance fee is waived for members, it's a mere $5 for a non-member to enjoy the...
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11:30 am, Jul 23, 2012
Cowboys and Indians. Gold rush. Mining. These are the words that come to mind when one thinks about Colorado's history. But our complete history is not all pioneering, pull-yourself-up-by-the-bootstraps tales.The story of our state's past also has a darker side: racism, socioeconomic inequality, hate crimes—topics that don't easily transfer to the...
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10:40 am, Jul 16, 2012
Where else can you grab a Colorado Kölsch brew, listen to a live band, and overlook Cherry Creek? Try "Beats on the Creek," which launched last week at French-inspired restaurant, Coohills (1400 Wewatta Street). Every Tuesday—through August 7—the restaurant is using the outdoor patio and adjacent bridge over Cherry Creek to host a free...
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11:25 am, Jul 3, 2012
You’ve planned, you’ve worked, you’ve sweated, and finally, the Fourth of July is here. Here, our picks for enjoying the day off and celebrating our nation. 1. The Game: Denver Outlaws' 4th of July Fireworks GameWhat: The Denver Outlaws take on the Ohio Machine, and win or lose, the night ends with fireworks. The Logistics: Wed. 9 p.m.,...
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10:15 am, Jul 2, 2012
Denver's scorching weather broke multiple records last week—and the forecast indicates that we should expect more of the same. That doesn't mean you have to stay indoors. Here, 10 ways to find shade so that you can retreat from your air-conditioned lair and enjoy all kinds of summery goodness.1) Chow down: The covered patio at Lola provides shady...
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9:59 am, Jun 22, 2012
Blistering. Scorching. Sweltering. There are many ways to describe the heat wave that's coming to Denver this weekend. Lucky for you, we’ve got five fresh solutions that’ll make summertime living, well, a breeze. So put down the ice pack and check out these more pleasurable ways to cool off. 1) Take a dip: Stapleton’s F-15 pool is kid-...
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11:25 am, Jun 21, 2012
I've always been fascinated by blown glass. Clumsy as I can be, it's a mystery to me how a person can take something as fragile as glass and–without breaking it—heat it, turn it, and shape it into a vibrant piece of art.Almost no one is better at accomplishing that feat than Dale Chihuly. The Seattle-based glassblower—perhaps most widely known for...
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12:27 pm, Jun 7, 2012
If your idea of golf is more T-shirts than polos, you might be a disc-golf fan. If so—or if you are intrigued—head to Fort Morgan this weekend to watch 90 of the world's top professionals and 90 amateurs tee-off from the box in the High Plains Challenge X disc golf competition. The two-day event gives players a chance to play...
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1:05 pm, Apr 26, 2012
Look around you. There is probably something nearby that Renaissance inventor Leonardo DaVinci helped create—or inspired. I knew that he was a pretty bright guy, but it wasn't until I visited The DaVinci Machines Exhibition at the Denver Pavilions (through September) that I fully understood what this one person had done for the...
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11:45 am, Dec 27, 2011
French Quarter-Style Dinner, Second Home Kitchen + BarIf we had to pick just one thing to love about New Orleans, it'd be the food. Thankfully, you don't have to wait 'til Mardi Gras to enjoy Louisiana-style grub: Grab your most elaborate mask and a colorful array of beads and head to Cherry Creek for a French Quarter-inspired dinner of Colorado...
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1:41 pm, Dec 2, 2011
We love a show that pokes fun at the holidays, and Firehouse Theater Company nails it with this satirical mix of Charles Dickens favorites. Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol collide to create A Christmas Twist--the story of Tiny Twist, a gang of juvenile delinquents, and three ghosts that help a Scrooge remember what the season really...
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9:18 am, Oct 13, 2011
Fashion designer Chris Benz will be in town this Friday at Lawrence Covell to show off his fall collection, as well as his Resort and Spring 2012 trunk shows. A Parsons alum and Council of Fashion Designers of America award winner (2004), Benz has produced collections under his own name since 2007 and is already an industry favorite. We...
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