Archive for December, 2008
Whoa! This year marks the first full calendar year I’ve been a denzien of the Denver area. So much stuff happened! Art! Politics! Music! Hobos! So here are my musings on some of my favorite events and activities and sights from the year. I’m sure I’ll leave out [ READ MORE ]
In the mood for a musical new year’s eve? Well, you’re in luck as the closing of ‘08 will be bringing some pretty sweet shows here tonight. Over a the hi-dive the Future Party will be marking the start of a brave new world. Brought to you by trusty FM Magazine, it’s a [ READ MORE ]
Hot dog! This ol’ worn out year of 2008 is ending, and it’s time to ring in the new. I forsee many good things in 2009; Mark my words, it’s gonna be HUGE. If you happen to love fireworks (who doesn’t? The Kabalm! is awesome.) and happen to be meandering about downtown tonight, [ READ MORE ]
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Under the sea! Under the sea! There’ll be no accusations, Just friendly crustaceans Under the seaaaa! Seeing the posters for the Thin Man Tavern’s New Year’s “Enchantment Under the Sea” made me think of two good things: This catchy ditty from The Simpsons, and Marty McFly’s performance at his mother’s high school dance in Back to the Future. [ READ MORE ]
That post-holiday maliase has set in, especially if you had to return to work bright and early this morning (like me!) and really just want to be home sleeping off late night present runs, too many mimosas, too much wine, too much beer, etc. etc. (you can see where I’m going with this…) Well, for [ READ MORE ]
This is an old timey postcard from 1914. Aweome- a turn-of-the-century LOLcat. Do you think people were writing funny captions on them even them, or have photos of cats doing stuipd things ALWAYS been funny? That shall be a question for the ages for sages to ponder. Enjoy your holidays, interweb folks! [ READ MORE ]
If you’re anything like me, you’re realizing in panic that you’ve YET AGAIN forgotten to get gifts for all the important people on your list. Why do I do this?? Oh yeh, laziness. I am a slothful, slothful person. Although most of my Xmas shopping was done online and early this year, [ READ MORE ]
Perhaps you’re someone who only chooses to celebrate Flag Day (I’m with ya on that one, friend!) or perhaps your family is far away this holiday season or it just doesn’t sound that exciting this year. So many other people are going to be trying on ill-fitting reindeer sweaters and forcing smiles at family and [ READ MORE ]
CANDY!!!! If you want to feel like a kid in a well, candy store, get yourself over to Hammond’s Candy Factory on 5735 N. Washington Street for a Free Factory Tour!! The Hammond Factory was started in 1920, and is still making lots of lollipops, sticky carmel, and chocolate goodies amongst other things. I went on this [ READ MORE ]
It’s that special holiday time of year when we roast chestnuts over an open fire, fill the stockings of good girls and boys with walnuts, and go completely nuts when faced with all the present shopping and family details. Yes, it is a nut-heavy time of year. (Add freezing your nuts off for the [ READ MORE ]
Tonight, the Bluebird Equation is going to turn the winter air blue this year with their acoustic re-imagining of holiday songs! Join them today, Dec. 16 at the Mercury Cafe for brand new songs and lots of saucy fun. The cost is $5 and should liven up your Xmas season. [ READ MORE ]
Fashion Denver’s Marketplace photos from Saturday: [ READ MORE ]
Hey Northern Neighbors! If you’re up in Ram Territory (I know, I know) then head over to the CSU campus to check out Cari Jo Blain’s senior thesis show. Cari Jo is awesome, and her art will be too. Tonight is the reception! Go tonight! Or at least by the 19th to see [ READ MORE ]
When most everyone else is putting on heavy sweaters and wrapping up in coats, the men and women of Ooh La La Burlesque are taking it off this holiday season! At the 3 Kings Tavern on December 15th (why, that’s tonight!) and every other Monday, Ooh La La will present “Panties at the Bar,” [ READ MORE ]
I hear through the grapevine(s) here’s a plethora of things going down this fine Friday evening. So here’s one more thing! Or maybe something fun to do after the FM parties and such… Over at the hip dance paradise LipGloss, DJs boyhollow and Tyler “Danger” Jacobson will be playing YOUR very favorite indie songs (they [ READ MORE ]
The Old Man vs. the Whipper Snapper?! This looks like fun. I’m going. [ READ MORE ]
Forget the tacky reindeer sweaters and endless, annoying carols played over and over at packed department stores this winter. It’s time to add some spice to the season with Fashion Denver’s HOLIDAY Fashion Market. On December 13th from noon to 7PM, Fashion Denver will be a wonderland for your wardrobe, with local designers [ READ MORE ]
When the holiday times roll around, I’m certain we all find ourselves longing to return to that one special place that holds so much joy for us. I, of course, speak of the delightful street Colfax. Yes, our fair street has it all, and even a little extra this time of year. Colfax on the [ READ MORE ]
I hate typing the phrase LOL (unless, of course, I am talking about my beloved LOLcats or such. Then it’s a valid term.) But I do enjoy a good larf out loud. And I’m assuming some of you here in Intraweb land do as well. Yet again, I have procured a collection of [ READ MORE ]
On Saturday Dec. 6th, eclectic and amusing Denver band Everything Absent or Distorted (a love story) will be throwing a CD release party at the Gothic Theatre, for enjoyment. EAOD is a Denver band made of up some seriously smart people (library students, PhD candidates, etc.) who all share a love of music and fun, and [ READ MORE ]
First Friday already? My how the time flies! It doesn’t seem like a month has passed since Denver’s big Fear No Art event in November! Over at 11th Avenue Gallery (11th Avenue between Lincoln and Broadway), First Friday features a look at everyday images through the paintings of Sarah Booth in her [ READ MORE ]
It’s first Friday this weekend, and have you got something great to wear out and about for all the art galas? If you’re in search of the perfect accessory or for some great local designer wears, Fancy Tiger is the place to be from 5-7PM on December 5th. This month, local artists Kinsey Hamilton, Derek [ READ MORE ]
It’s December already- amazing! The sky is getting so much darker earlier in the day, and I’m missing the dazzling sunsets. Luckily, an exhibition starting these months might help ease the pain of sunset-less days. Over at the Denver City and CountyBuilding (1437 Bannock Street) the ingenious C&C Exhibition Series (held on the 4th Floor, [ READ MORE ]
