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9:06 am, Oct 8, 2011
The Tivoli Theater became a ghastly party Friday during the opening night of the Mile High Horror Film Festival. The festival—a mix of features and shorts—continues through Sunday. Here, our five picks for an insanely bloody, fun weekend. 1. Kidnapped Things are going good for Jaime, Marta, and their teenage daughter Isa, until a break-in at their... MORE
10:27 am, Oct 5, 2011
If you had an English class growing up, chances are you have read Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, a book that deals with prejudice, race, rape, class, and tolerance. This month, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts brings the classic tome to the stage. If you didn’t re-read the book during 2009’s One Book One Denver, brush up on your... MORE
10:16 am, Sep 25, 2011
If you were a procrastinator and didn’t nab tickets to The Great American Beer Festival early (they were gone within a week of going on sale), you can get an early start this week at the third annual Denver Beer Fest (September 23-October 1). With more than 150 events on tap for your choosing over the course of nine days—including brewery tours,... MORE
10:16 am, Sep 15, 2011
We’ve seen our fair share of ski films over the years, and most seem to follow a certain pattern (goofy face shots, killer descents, more goofy face shots). That’s what we expected to see when we started the trailer for Sweetgrass Productions’ Solitaire. Not the case. The vibe combines a ski film with an indie documentary and a twist of Sergio... MORE
10:39 am, Sep 7, 2011
MusicThe Big Little and Danielle Ate the Sandwich, Swallow HillFriday, December 2 | Event infoIn honor of Buy Local Week, some of Denver's most compelling, young folk musicians are taking the stage. Opener Danielle Ate the Sandwich (pictured) is a witty singer/songwriter (listen here) who has won over audiences with out-of-left-field covers and... MORE
2:56 pm, Aug 20, 2010
The private showing of the King Tut Exhibition at the Denver Art Museum took place on Thursday, August 19th. Thanks to CoBiz and the Denver Art Museum for helping to put on a great event! [nggallery id=53] MORE
8:00 am, Nov 6, 2009
Peter Duffy, Shwayder Theatre, Mizel Arts and Culture Center Monday, November 9 | Details | Read more Every so often, a story of hope and courage rises from the horrors of the Holocaust. The Bielski Brothers is one of those tales. In his nonfiction book, Peter Duffy tells the story of three brothers who led a resistance movement against the... MORE
1:31 pm, Mar 3, 2009
Paul Simon may have introduced this South African group to the United States when he borrowed their warm a cappella sound for Graceland, but in the more than 20 years since the release of that album Ladysmith Black Mambazo has made a name for itself. In 1993, the soulful singers traveled with their country's soon-to-be president Nelson Mandela as... MORE
8:05 am, Nov 11, 2008
Truth: We bought Marczyk Fine Foods' macaroni and cheese for our daughter. Confession: My husband and I ate all but a couple bites of the creamy combo of noodles and cheese. Found in the prepared-food case, the Uptown market offers an updated version of the classic combo: fusilli noodles take the place of elbow, and garlic and onion pep up the... MORE
7:48 am, Oct 24, 2008
Sports Sat: Denver Gorilla Run 11:30 a.m. Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th St. $50 (return registration), $99.95 (first-time registration, includes gorilla suit). 720-244-9938, official website When hundreds of gorillas tear through downtown, you might think there's been a breakout at the Denver Zoo. But the annual run is actually Denver's most... MORE
10:00 pm, May 27, 2008
We tell you what to do, where to be, and why for each week of the year. By Kazia Jankowski THEATER What: In anticipation of her marriage, Sophie decides she finally wants to know the identity of her long lost father. There are three possibilities, and she invites them all to her wedding, unbeknownst to her mom, in the get-happy musical Mamma Mia... MORE
