11:05 am, Oct 26, 2012
In our November issue, we introduced you to Boulder photographer James Balog, founder of the Extreme Ice Survey and the guy behind the stunning time-lapse imagery—as in, you can finally see a glacier move—in the groundbreaking documentary Chasing Ice. Meet the man behind the film. 5280: We’ve heard you were a skeptic about climate change before...
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8:45 am, Oct 26, 2012
Western style is ingrained in Denver’s DNA—and every so often, it can use a contemporary update. Local designer Keara Jean Daly merges traditional tooling and lacing work with sophisticated hardware and simple, modern shapes in her handbag line, KearaJean, which she describes as "country meets city." Daly spends eight to 10 hours constructing each...
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12:40 pm, Oct 25, 2012
Back in September, I introduced our readers to seven visual artists who are showing just how vibrant and diverse Denver's art scene is. Discover it yourself during Denver Arts Week (November 2–10). The annual event, now in its sixth year, celebrates all things cultural with gallery openings, hands-on workshops, artist lectures, and more. But with...
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1:00 pm, Oct 22, 2012
If you're looking for a midweek pick-me-up, check out the event being held Wednesday night at the Bug Theatre. Onstage beginning at 8 p.m. will be Davy and Peter Rothbart, putting on a mashed-up performance that's part book reading, part concert, and all celebration.It's the latest stop in a 75-plus-city tour to mark the 10th anniversary of...
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9:05 am, Oct 22, 2012
Fall has just enveloped Colorado, and we're already thinking about our winter wardrobes. In the Mile High City, that means looks that aren't just fashionable—they need to be functional, too. Clothing line prAna offers exactly that. The company, which started in 1992 by making climbing and yoga wear, is asserting a definite...
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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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11:41 am, Oct 19, 2012
Collaboration is the key to many a successful cultural venture. We've seen it work locally in everything from Carry On by Ballet Nouveau Colorado (BNC) and Paper Bird to Denver Restaurant Week. And group effort is at the heart of A Journey of the Human Spirit, a dance meets song meets opera production coming in January.Five of Colorado's top arts...
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3:30 pm, Oct 17, 2012
I’ve read my fair share of post-apocalyptic novels: Alas, Babylon; One Second After; The Passage. Apparently, I have a bit of a dark curiosity for what will happen in the days, weeks, months, and years after all hell breaks loose. So when The Dog Stars (Knopf, 2012) landed on my desk eight weeks ago, it was a natural fit for my nightstand. That...
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11:20 am, Oct 17, 2012
Back in April, I introduced you to up-and-comer Emily Koplar and her new line, Wai Ming. Koplar quickly attracted a local following with her feminine, polished dresses. But the gifted designer is equally comfortable creating a range of items, from a sleek pencil skirt to a three-in-one top with removable peplum and zip-off sleeves. While in town...
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2:40 pm, Oct 16, 2012
Many a hit record owes its inspiration to a stranded songwriter, so it’s only fitting that Esme Patterson’s solo debut came together thanks to a broken-down ride. Patterson, one-seventh of the beloved Denver Americana combo Paper Bird, was touring with the band last July when their tour bus died. She took the forced respite as a sign that the 30...
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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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2:05 pm, Oct 12, 2012
Remember those ball pits that were oh-so-fun to play in as a kid? Well, the Children's Museum of Denver took that idea, added a dose of science, and came up with a crazy-cool exhibit called Kinetics!.Toddlers and adolescents—the museum's target demographic is newborn to eight year olds—can explore the laws of motion in a lab rat-esque space....
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2:30 pm, Oct 10, 2012
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). As the daughter of a breast cancer survivor, I find it especially important to acknowledge organizations that are working to eradicate this terrible disease and that support women’s causes in general. So even if you missed the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, don’t despair:...
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2:20 pm, Oct 10, 2012
I say it every winter: Colorado’s cold months are dehydrating and rough on your skin, hair, and hands. The Fashion Insider is here to help with a list of products that will keep you looking your best as the cold settles in: Battle dullness and congestion with Clark’s Botanicals' white clay Intense Radiance Mask (pictured, right). In just...
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2:15 pm, Oct 10, 2012
She may be known as “the sweater girl” in the outdoor and ski industries, but Rhonda Swenson’s real passion is merging Colorado’s various lifestyles—outdoor, fashion, and play—into one clothing collection. Swenson’s latest Boulder-based venture is Krimson Klover, a line of comfortable, stylish, high-quality knitwear made from natural fiber...
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