Dancers perform the Waltz of the Flowers in Foothills Park & Recreation District's take on the Nutcracker last Saturday at Columbine High School Auditorium. Pictured: (front row, left to right) Kelsey Silverman, Sofie Crabbe, Abby Schieffelin, Declan Mahoney; (back row, left to right) Lisa White, Megan Garcia, and Gabrielle Tolman. MORE

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... MORE

Now that Colorado has made it legal to regulate marijuana like alcohol—thanks to the surprisingly easy passage of Amendment 64 in November (Washington state also passed a similar referendum)—one big question remains: How? Local and state officials are already working with the federal government to determine how the law might be implemented before... MORE

While many folks are busy dusting off their Santa suits and stuffing stockings, starting Dec. 8 at sundown through Dec. 16, more than 80,000 Jewish households will light menorahs, spin dreidels, and chow down on potato pancakes throughout the Denver Metro area. An eight-day festival of lights may sound daunting to plan if unprepared... MORE

Earlier this month, the Starz Denver Film Festival kicked off its 35th anniversary with a red carpet screening of A Late Quartet. The film—which stars well-regarded actors Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, Mark Ivanir, and Catherine Keener—focuses on the challenges faced by a prominent New York City string quartet when cellist Peter... MORE

During the span of his lengthy career, it's almost certain that Vince Vaughn has made you laugh. Whether he's avoiding a family sing-along in The Break-Up or making "Earmuffs" the quote of the year in Old School, Vaughn has proved his mettle in Hollywood. He's also stepped behind the camera, with writing credits on movies including Couples Retreat... MORE

Denver has seen a crew of big-name stars over the past two weeks of the Starz Denver Film Festival. The opening night movie, A Late Quartet—about a New York City string ensemble dealing with various changes in their relationships—drew a packed crowd and positive response.Mark Ivanir, who plays Daniel in the film, immigrated to Israel from the... MORE