4:06 pm, Apr 24, 2013
Do it ourselves. That’s the motto Denver quintet Churchill lives by. The band members write their own music and even produced their first record and EP in-house. “That’s always been the goal,” says singer and guitarist Tim Bruns. “To do as much as we can on our own and see where that takes us.”Two years ago, that meant raising more than $6,...
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4:01 pm, Apr 24, 2013
Culottes were a 1970s favorite—and the split-skirt look is back this season for a spring fling. Whether you’re taking a risk with mixed patterns or going for straight-up vintage style, here are three suggestions for bringing the piece back into modern rotation.START HEREClover Canyon polyester chiffon culotte, $299, Garbarini, 3003 E. Third Ave.,...
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3:03 pm, Apr 24, 2013
Inside one of Denver’s clandestine gems, some of the country’s greatest jazz musicians have long plied their craft. People like Kenny Garrett and Curtis Fuller have graced the modest stage at Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge and performed one of America’s most celebrated art forms. In honor of the club’s 15-year anniversary, we caught up with the...
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5:00 am, Mar 27, 2013
Mix-and-match clothing options are a must for women on the go. That’s where designer Stephanie Ohnmacht comes in. Her company, Stephanie O Designs, offers functional, sleek, and feminine wardrobe staples with trendy flourishes.The stress of getting ready for work every morning inspired Ohnmacht to tackle women’s daily style dilemmas. The result:...
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4:59 am, Mar 27, 2013
Jimmy ChooMiami gold glitter sneaker, $465, Neiman Marcus, 3030 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600, neimanmarcus.comMiu Miu Blush pink and crystal cap-toe sneaker, $595, Nordstrom, 2810 E. First Ave., 720-746-2424, shopnordstrom.comSplendid EssexGray washed canvas high-top with knit ankle cuff, $98, the Garment District, 2595 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-757-...
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1:16 pm, Feb 22, 2013
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12:53 pm, Feb 22, 2013
TOP IT OFFProenza Schouler degradé cotton sweater, $575; cotton jersey T-shirt, $280; chambray skirt, $575; and Alexander Wang reversible cashmere beanie, $215; all Nordstrom, 2810 E. First Ave., 720-746-2424, shop.nordstrom.com. Maison Martin Margiela leather peep-toe boots, $830, Max, 264 Detroit St., 303-321-4949, maxclothing.com. Elizabeth...
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2:55 pm, Feb 21, 2013
Men’s handbags have taken a lot of flack—remember “murses”? But the accessory can be both stylish and masculine. Just look to Borlino, which launched locally this past fall. Owner and creator Darrell Ratliff, an artist and 3-D animation executive, designed his first bag when he was unable to find one that both suited his style and had room for all...
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2:51 pm, Feb 21, 2013
Amidst the grandiosity of the Paramount Theatre sits a Mighty Wurlitzer organ, which debuted with the downtown theater’s opening in August 1930. The instrument is one of just two remaining original (and operating) Wurlitzer twin-consoled theater pipe organs in the United States. (Its sister lives in New York City’s Radio City Music Hall.)...
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2:40 pm, Feb 21, 2013
Urban CoolBailey 44 black leather jacket with navy ponte, $285, and Relics mother-of-pearl horn pendant on vintage beaded chain, $385, Rebel, 5910 S. University Blvd., 720-283-1004, shoprebel.comRosy EyedToms Eyewear Marisol sunglasses, $129, Strut, 3611 W. 32nd Ave., 303-477-3361, strutdenver.comBlushedEquipment rose-smoke silk, bunny-print...
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2:57 pm, Jan 24, 2013
Imagine laboring for five years on your first novel. You shop it around to agents and editors—only to be rejected 50 consecutive times. The discouragement alone might end your career.Not if you’re John Shors. The Lafayette-based author, a one-time newspaper reporter and former vice president of Denver’s GroundFloor Media, has been churning out...
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2:46 pm, Jan 24, 2013
IN LINEPeter Pilotto printed silk scarf, $490, Max, 264 Detroit St., 303-321-4949, maxclothing.comSLIP-ONSTory Burch patent leather sandal in island turquoise, $195, Nordstrom, 2810 E. First Ave., 720-746-2424, shop.nordstrom.comCOVER UPVeronica Beard silk tunic in sunset, $495, Lawrence Covell, 225 Steele St., 303-320-1023, lawrencecovell.comWHAT...
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3:12 pm, Dec 18, 2012
Becoming a published author has never been easier, thanks to the Tattered Cover LoDo’s Espresso Book Machine. A boon for writers who only need a small run, the machine prints and binds trade-quality paperbacks up to 800 pages (packages start at $25). And it’s a windfall for bookworms seeking out-of-print titles. On Demand Books, the company...
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3:09 pm, Dec 18, 2012
Little Raw Souls is an apt name for this collection of short stories from Colorado State University professor Steven Schwartz: Every stand-alone chapter pulls the reader into the psyche of a character charged with making complicated, emotionally trying decisions. Privy to each protagonist’s thoughts and actions, the reader can empathize with...
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3:06 pm, Dec 18, 2012
Let’s face it: Your workspace needs an overhaul. The stark white walls seem bland. The no-name print that someone framed cheaply over the front desk is uninspired at best. But where do you start? By commissioning artwork—a practice that Grady Durham, founder and president of investment consulting firm Monticello Associates, has perfected. Durham...
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