11:57 am, Apr 1, 2011
When Jeff Brinkman left his songwriting days in Iowa for the indie music scene in Colorado nine years ago, he was in search of exposure—but not the kind that brings fame and fortune. Rather, he wanted an outlet to get his message of hope across; and as of late, he’s found it, playing numerous events for the Love Hope Strength Foundation and...
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5:38 pm, Feb 24, 2011
A 1970s revival is in full swing for spring 2011, with designers focusing on lively prints, breezy jumpsuits, peasant dresses, and wide-leg trousers. But a softened color palette and slinky silhouettes take retro into the 21st century.Hair & Makeup: Ralffy Burr, Maximum Talent / Posh Salon, Vail; Model: Rachel Zimmerman, Wilhelmina Denver;...
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3:39 pm, Feb 24, 2011
Like many twentysomethings, Aurora’s Tyler Ward lives in his parents’ basement. Unlike many of his peers, he’s using that basement to launch a suddenly promising recording career. ¶ In the past year, Ward has morphed into a musical sensation by capitalizing on the trend that’s transforming everything from entertainment to dating to politics:...
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4:23 pm, Jan 21, 2011
Opera: Rusalka Operas can sometimes be difficult to follow, but Rusalka—with a plot based on mythology and a story line akin to the The Little Mermaid—is a show for all audiences. The fairy tale opera follows Rusalka, a water sprite who yearns to become human because she’s in love with a mortal man. When her wish is granted by a witch (because...
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1:24 am, Dec 21, 2010
For music lovers: Next to NormalMental illness is rarely the stuff of popular musicals, let alone Broadway’s biggest hits. But this gripping show, which earned a 2010 Pulitzer Prize for drama and garnered three Tony Awards in 2009, tells the story of a mother struggling with mental illness and how it affects her family—all set to a contemporary...
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12:28 am, Dec 21, 2010
Comedy: Daniel ToshHe’s funny, he’s smart, and he’s not afraid to dress like a sorority girl. What more can you ask for in a comedian? Daniel Tosh has been making waves since Tosh.0, his weekly Comedy Central show, premiered in 2009. His acerbic commentary and hilarious sketches about all things online are a tech-savvy version of The Soup....
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8:25 pm, Nov 23, 2010
Performing Arts: The Flying Karamazov Brothers They’re not related; they don’t fly; and no one’s last name is Karamazov. But that’s why this group is so much fun. Their show is the epitome of quirkiness—and an entertaining break during your mountain ski-cation. Four guys take juggling to new heights in a seemingly effortless routine...
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1:38 pm, Oct 26, 2010
Music: Idina Menzel Sings Broadway
Broadway powerhouse Idina Menzel shot to fame when she won a Tony Award in 2004 for her bewitching role in the smash hit Wicked. Since then, her voice has popped up everywhere, from the movie version of Rent to the geeks-can-be-cool TV sensation Glee. This month, Menzel stops in Denver to add her voice to the...
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7:04 pm, Oct 1, 2010
Lights come up on a long-dark proscenium, and voices once again declaim from the creaky stage. Applause echoes anew off rafters that have seen performances from the likes of Douglas Fairbanks (Junior and Senior), Tyrone Power, Grace Kelly, and Shelley Winters. The ghosts of thespians past retreat, and for a few moments it’s as if the 120-year-old...
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6:43 pm, Oct 1, 2010
Music: Straight No Chaser Forget navy blazers and khaki pants—there’s nothing stuffy about Straight No Chaser, an all-male a cappella group with personality. These guys take their music seriously, but whether they’re serenading the crowd with a classic like “Stand By Me” or borrowing some of Beyoncé’s moves to juice up their rendition of “Single...
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6:33 pm, Oct 1, 2010
You might find Zach Heckendorf sauntering though the halls of Cherry Creek High School in his red Converse low tops and cutoff jeans. You might find him hanging with friends and avoiding homework—after all, he’s a senior, entering the homestretch. Where you might find him after graduation—or even next Friday night—is anyone’s guess. Because when...
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5:10 am, Aug 30, 2010
We can’t get enough of local scribe John Shors’ novels, and his fourth and newest work, The Wishing Trees (NAL Trade, September), is no disappointment. With his trademark knack for immersing the reader in vivid settings, Shors has painted a picture of heartache and healing through the journey of a widowed father and daughter who wrench themselves...
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8:45 am, Aug 29, 2010
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7:09 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Creating perfume is often considered a French specialty, but self-taught niche perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, owner of Essense Studio in Boulder and creator of the Parfums des Beaux Arts worldwide collections, has been designing fragrances for nearly 20 years. Hurwitz, who began her career as a painter, is a “synesthete,” or someone who can...
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7:09 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Music: Kings of Leon Although their third record was a breakthrough, it was Kings of Leon's fourth studio album, Only by the Night, that cemented the band's status in the United States. With smash hits like "Sex on Fire" and "Use Somebody," the guys are selling out arenas in less than an hour. And it's no wonder: The Kings' classic-rock sound,...
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