CULTURE & EVENTS FROM THE MAGAZINE
3:32 pm, Aug 27, 2012
Power Play
Opening spread: INTIMATE AFFAIRHer: Alexander Wang dress, $765; Valentino handbag, $1,695, and shoes, $895; all Nordstrom, 2810 E. First Ave., 720-746-2424, shop.nordstrom.com. Ippolita sterling silver faceted double oval earrings, $325; Efva Attling sterling silver chain bracelet, $1,540; Ivanka Trump black onyx cocktail ring with signature oval... MORE
2:55 pm, Aug 27, 2012
Outside The Lines
The InnovatorAmanda Gordon DunnOptical illusions. That’s the best way to describe Amanda Gordon Dunn’s work. Her sculptures appear to be hard, plastic pieces, but they’re actually made of cloth that yields to the softest touch. Her animal “paintings” look straightforward, but they’re actually multilayered pieces created using pencils, pens,... MORE
2:03 pm, Aug 27, 2012
On Key
Ever heard of a children’s choir that sings rock music? Travis Branam hadn’t, either. Last summer, the 31-year-old assistant director of the Colorado Children’s Chorale was listening to “Good Old Days” by Denver band the Heyday when he had an epiphany: The lyrics, about enjoying youth while it lasts, should be sung by kids, as should other age-... MORE
1:49 pm, Aug 27, 2012
Fashion's Night Out
Fashionistas should already have their calendars marked for the annual worldwide couture bash Fashion’s Night Out (FNO), the brainchild of Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. Although Denver has been modestly toasting the event since its inception in 2009, this year the Mile High City is officially embracing the festivities. On Thursday, September... MORE
1:45 pm, Aug 27, 2012
Into The Woods
Like many Colorado-based jewelers, sisters and partners Shawn Hecox and Samantha Hitchcock are inspired by the natural beauty of our state and its laid-back lifestyle. But the Woods—the name of their Denver- and Aspen-based fine jewelry line—transcends local appeal: It’s carried in top specialty boutiques across the country and has even graced the... MORE
1:41 pm, Aug 27, 2012
Talking Jiberish
Few fashion entrepreneurs can say their label’s tri-continent presence began with a Colorado launch just eight years ago. The team behind Jiberish can. What started as a whimsical project by a group of Denver friends to produce a starter collection of action-meets-lifestyle clothing now has a dedicated following of streetwear enthusiasts. The line... MORE
1:30 pm, Aug 27, 2012
All Made Up
Sitting in a darkened audience mesmerized by fantastical characters, it’s easy to forget the behind-the-scenes efforts that go into a theater production: grueling rehearsals, set construction, costume sewing, and makeup application. Take the Colorado Ballet season opener, The Sleeping Beauty, which plays next month. The show’s makeup is more than... MORE
1:20 pm, Aug 27, 2012
Between The Notes
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12:28 pm, Jul 24, 2012
His & Hers
Time CheckBell & Ross Vintage Collection BR123 Officer watch in stainless steel with black dial and black alligator strap, $3,300, Hyde Park Jewelers, 3000 E. First Ave., 303-333-4446, hpjewels.com Stacked Deck BØRN Rosel leather stacked-heel oxford, $115, bornshoes.com Bundle Up NSF orange wool cardigan, $425, Moxie, 5936 S. Holly St., 303-... MORE
12:16 pm, Jul 24, 2012
Colorado Bookshelf: Tributary
Mormonism is trending these days, thanks to Mitt Romney and the Broadway hit The Book of Mormon—which means Boulder author Barbara Richardson’s new historical novel is dropping at just the right time. Tributary (Torrey House Press, September) tackles the unconventional history of the religion through Clair Martin, a misfit in a mid-1800s Utah... MORE
12:12 pm, Jul 24, 2012
What He Said
You were born and raised in Denver. What keeps you calling the city home? I don’t think there’s a cooler city in the country. I love how outdoorsy and laid-back it is. I’m a Colorado boy through and through. My whole family is here.  What can we expect from the 1stBank gigs? Both nights will be really different. We never want to... MORE
12:08 pm, Jul 24, 2012
Party Rock
A few years ago, when David Schmitt and Kyle Even were cooking up songs to avoid boredom, they never thought the tunes would make it out of Even’s Littleton basement. They were wrong. In January and February, the duo—better known as Breathe Carolina—hit the Top 20 with the party-rock meets electro-pop hit “Blackout.” (Their latest single, “Hit and... MORE
1:39 pm, Jun 26, 2012
The Image Maker
If you’ve spent any time at Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar downtown, you’ve likely seen Audrey Smith’s work. A former server, she’s the hand behind the handsome artwork, including many pigs, on the walls of the main dining room. When Smith picks up a can of house paint—a material she calls forgiving and manageable—she taps the inner personality... MORE
1:08 pm, Jun 26, 2012
East of Denver
A shaky bond between father and son is tested in Denver author Gregory Hill’s darkly humorous first novel. Hill’s city-boy protagonist, Stacey “Shakespeare” Williams, intends to make a quick trip to his small hometown until he discovers his father in the early stages of dementia. He moves in to help—and finds himself dealing with the town’s... MORE
12:59 pm, Jun 26, 2012
Away We Go
Vacation season is in full swing, and we like nothing better than traveling in style. And while double-breasted, tailored suits and wide ties may only reside in our sepia-hued memories, a handsome weekend bag never loses its panache. Add a touch of sophistication to any getaway by investing in these men’s carryalls—from sturdy canvas totes to... MORE