Archive for August, 2008
So the convention is over, and, like a child after Christmas, I’m all sleepy and a little sad. Denver was like the most popular kid in school for those few precious days, but we tripped in the hallway or our gym shorts split during class and now we have to sit at the nerd [ READ MORE ]
Yay, Obama!! I did not have tickets to see the historic Obama speech at Mile High (*weep*) but I peddled my fastest to local hangout Gabor’s where Denver and the presidential nominee were on every TV. Yay! It was great to see the rapt attention of all eyes turned towards the TV, and [ READ MORE ]
It was driving next to the Commons Skate Park as part of a 2-vehicle convoy, 8 or so urban-combat troops in black holding on runners externally on both vehicles. All the young skateboarders turned to look. The message was unmistakable, but probably different for each of us who saw it. [ READ MORE ]
So my convention fever has about run its course, and left me with lingering symptoms similar to a cold or allergies. Yesterday saw a pretty massive but seemingly well organized and (from a viewer’s distant perspective) peaceful march. SO many people, though! Crossing 17th Avenue, the protest did unfortunately back up the [ READ MORE ]
There was a loud contingency of anti-Bush protesters around 3 in the afternoon trucking on the Mall, but otherwise, it was just the crush of people in suits we’ve been seeing all week. Buses were apparently diverted from 15th Street and had to circle around, and most were running pretty late. But otherwise, eh? It was [ READ MORE ]
From the Rocky Mountain News DOWNTOWN — Police mistook an 80-year-old man as an anarchist Monday night while he walked from the Denver library to his bus stop. Of medium height and an aging frame, Cecil Bethea became trapped in a tide of protesters near Civic Center and was then detained by police. Briefcase in hand, the elderly [ READ MORE ]
So as of the moment, it’s fairly quiet. Maybe the ennui has set in and hangovers abound for many of the conventioneers. Or maybe everyone’s wiped out from yesterdays run-ins. I know I’m getting Convention Fatigue- so many signs telling me what to do, who to vote or not to vote for, what I [ READ MORE ]
Last night, dialog:city hosted Ann Hamilton’s work “O.” A participatory event that took place on the steps of the Performing Arts Complex, we were all given handouts with a script, with several different parts (We were “part A” for example.) Choirs of adults and children lined the winding stairs of the Complex, waving signs [ READ MORE ]
Rarebird took it 4-2. Congratulations to RB! Thanks to Hi Dive, Rick the Commish, team captain Lenny (JCM), MILFY team sister Jen (JCM), and league sponsors. The season was excellent fun. [ READ MORE ]
Some minor kerfuffle out on the mall. A tight little collective of men holding “Homo sex is a sin” signs and signs asking that I inquire as to why I as a evil non-believer am going to burn in hell for all eternity (I’m sure they will also gladly offer to kindly spit on [ READ MORE ]
For those in the mood for a third party alternative to all the DNC hubbub, the Green Party candidate Cynthia McKinney will be speaking at the Mercury Cafe tonight, along with Colorado senate candidate Bob Kinsey. The event tonight will be free starting at 7pm. [ READ MORE ]
Ah, Downtown! How lovely you look this fine convention morning. So I’m sitting at my desk down on Stout Street, trying to get things done but distracted by the constant thoughts of what I might be missing out in the streets. Currently, the mood is slightly quiet and the buses seemed about as packed [ READ MORE ]
My my my. This weekend was so busy and crazy, it feels like a red, white, and blue blur. The dialog:city event “Veteran Vehicle Project” over on 13th and Grant kicked off the art events this Friday night. With a large projector and sound system mounted on the back of a [ READ MORE ]
The marijuana crop report is not about how much money you have in the bank. It is not about your car. It’s not about your clothes. It’s not about your fucking kahkis. It’s about weed… and smoking it. In Alaska they smoke weed. It is not like other places where you [ READ MORE ]
The convention will be bringing lots of new people into our area, big-time artists included. Dialog:City is a series of arts, performances, interactive events, and activities designed to provoke and invoke civic dialouge here and beyond. The schedule is packed with artists such as Ann Hamilton and Sharon Hayes as featured creators, along with other [ READ MORE ]
So I’ve been swept up in the pre-convention angst and excitement already… I’ll be keeping track of fun stuff going on all week and other important stuff we should all turn out for. Last night started off things right with Political Karaoke at the Supreme Court bar downtown. Folks took up the mike to deliver some [ READ MORE ]
We now stand near the dawning of the historical, hysterical, and hypocritical parade of lights, cameras, and media that the powerful people in this universe call the Democratic National Convention. Historical, as in the nomination of the first black candidate, hysterical, as in the awkwardness of letting Hillary speak hoping the nervous breakdown finally [ READ MORE ]
Something will hurt today It is a foregone conclusion that at least once everyday you will not be paying attention and smash yourself with a hammer or catch your arm on something you didn’t see and tear a hole in it. It’s ok. We have accepted the fact we must feel extreme pain everyday due to [ READ MORE ]
Sengers on the 'fax hosts a Fringe Festival + Monolith Festival get-together Wednesday night. Drink specials, creative wearable’s with added beats and the local flavors of the hottest independent fashions in Denver. Industry meet and greet from 7pm-8pm, Dj's and live music with a Parisian style fashion show, video ambiance and live sewing from 7-11pm. [ READ MORE ]
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It’s an unconventional start for the convention, but the Mercury Cafe (22nd and California) will be hosting an extra-early Kick Off celebration (sponsored by some of the Denver Green’s members, it appears) this Saturday from 7-10 pm. Early birds catch the organic worm? Bands, booths, and other activities are [ READ MORE ]
Did ya get that double entendre there? Heh heh. I’m the MASTER of dirty puns. This weekend, the 70s disco-era psychedelic oddity, “Lollipop Girls in Hard Candy” is showing at the Esquire Theatre (6th and Downing.) A 3D (*cover the children’s eyes here*) PORNO. But the 70s style, when things were [ READ MORE ]
Oh, man, I thought Olympic Fever was bad. Now I’ve come down with a terrible case of Convention Fever! (Symptoms include: Headaches brought on by increased traffic and the paint fumes off all the newly painted objects along the 16th Street Mall and an unwavering desire to wear blue as well as [ READ MORE ]
If you grew up around the Denver area, chances are good you got in at least one heated exchange with classmates about which amusement park was better: Elitch Gardens (Old version, not the corporate Six Flags hype) or Lakeside Amusement Park. I thought I had a definitive position on the best brand of park [ READ MORE ]
Cosplayers, break out those incredibly high shoes, those short, primary colored warrior dresses and flowing robes, throw on some fuzzy animal ears or a wacky hat, and go represent your favorite anime characters, Denver otaku! Gimme Gimme Pillowtoast is hosting their Summer Party/Cosplay Contest tonight, Friday, August 8. From 6-9pm, there will be music by [ READ MORE ]
For the hippest Friday night dance party around, Lipgloss makes for a pretty shiny night. Hosted at LaRumba (99 W 9th Avenue), it’s a hipster mecca where dancers can wear the latest fashions (the cool stuff, not the ultra-tight monochromatic stuff seen in LoDo and other such dance-venuey places…) and listen to indie music that [ READ MORE ]
