12:30 pm, Jan 11, 2013
Cure cancer.Drive a Ferrari. Fall in love. Be on Saturday Night Live.Four seemingly unconnected sentiments. But they do, in fact, have something in common: All of these were responses to the open-ended question, "Before I die I want to..."The query was posed by artist and urban planner Candy Chang (pictured, right) in an interactive...
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3:00 pm, Jan 10, 2013
Texas longhorn cattle are led down Wynkoop Street during the National Western Stock Show parade. The Stock Show kicks off Saturday.
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5:45 pm, Dec 21, 2012
Rant: Adieu, 2012. You were one treacherous year for our country. By most measures, 2012 hasn't been a strong year. Of the top 15 stories in the past 12 months (as measured by public interest in following them), only one, the London Summer Olympics, was positive. We recently concluded a presidential election that was an embarassment of...
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1:00 pm, Dec 20, 2012
For 10 years, Denver has relied on Ballet Nouveau Colorado's (BNC) professional dance company to bring something uniquely beautiful to the stage: wholly original and perfectly executed contemporary movements. While that focus remains, big changes are underfoot. BNC is splitting into two entities: The dance company will now be called...
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12:15 pm, Dec 20, 2012
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.
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4:19 pm, Dec 18, 2012
{ Black Mountain Dude Ranch } Located in the often-overlooked Elkhead Mountains, the ranch’s brand honors the range’s lofty peaks. The large inverted V between the B and the R represents Black Mountain, the highest point on the property. blackmtnranch.com{ Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch } Maurice and Tillie Jessup bought this Loveland ranch in 1946 and...
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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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2:07 pm, Dec 18, 2012
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...
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12:45 pm, Dec 13, 2012
The time for champagne and fireworks is upon us. Ring in the new year with a little help from 5280. If you've procrastinated on planning for the big night, no need to fret. I've got you covered with some of the best events around town. FOOD AND DRINKAl Lado: Riverfront's new tapas bar wants you to indulge on NYE. Gather a group of...
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2:15 pm, Dec 7, 2012
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...
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1:32 pm, Nov 29, 2012
Everyone should see at least one classic holiday show this time of year. It’s good for the soul, and for the spirit of the season. So, this week, I kicked off the festivities with Miracle on 34th Street at the Arvada Center. Opening night was packed, and the audience—a bit of an older crowd—relished the performances. For those unfamiliar (gasp!)...
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4:33 pm, Nov 16, 2012
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...
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2:05 pm, Nov 13, 2012
The Starz Denver Film Festival closed its doors on another successful event on Sunday, but not before presenting one final award. Jason Ritter won the inaugural Reel Social Club Indie Voice Award, which honors "prominent individuals who help foster an appreciation of film culture within the independent film community." I chatted with Ritter about...
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1:30 pm, Nov 12, 2012
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...
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