Archive for March, 2009
Holy jim jam! I did something I didn’t expect, what with all the time I spend in a dark, cavernous basement lair typing on these internets: I joined a competitive sports league that will force me to breath actual, outside air. Yes, captain Brandi of Ocean of Pain kindly offered to let me [ READ MORE ]
Even though many of the hippies and other far-out groovers from the 60s grew up, cut their hair short and moved to the suburbs, their psychedelic experiences linger in our collective cultural minds. Flip on the radio, and the acid-tinged lyrics of Jefferson Starship or the Beatles during their Sgt. Pepper period still hit [ READ MORE ]
Ah, the snow may have let the kids out of school and offices downtown may be emptying (except I’m still here- what the??!) but not all is at a halt! For Gimme Gimme Pillow Toast’s annual Japan Nite, a little snow isn’t going to stop anything. The bands for the festival of all things Japanese [ READ MORE ]
Bubbling over with cuteness and backed up with the musical talents of a mix of punk rockers, local band b.sous will be opening for Stereo Total, along with Leslie and the LY’s at the Bluebird Theatre (3317 E Colfax Avenue) on March 27 at 9PM. Named “Look Out for in 2008″ by Denver’s alternative weekly newspaper, [ READ MORE ]
Seeing the Brian Jonestown Massacre at the Larimer Lounge lo-those-many-years-ago was one of the best concert experiences I’ve had (Well, two experiences. I went to their shows both nights they were there.) There was an absolute twinge of insanity in the air: From frontman Anton Newcombe, who yelled at the crowd, drifted [ READ MORE ]
Click the “Continue Reading” link below to see them. When you find one you want to keep, a) click on it to get a larger one [big is better than small, right?], then b) right-click / Save. Voila. Your photobooth dream is complete. If you want a larger one still [these are good for 4x6 [ READ MORE ]
Not only great photos provided by Matt, but fashion too!! This Fashion Market is going to be a bunch of win. The perfect time to do a little “spring cleaning” for Denver closets is coming up with Fashion Denver’s FRESH! Spring Market at the City Hall Event Center (1144 Broadway). Twenty-eight local designers [ READ MORE ]
It’s automatic! It’s systematic! It’s hy-dromatic! Come by to get your photo taken by the DenCX Auto Photobot 3000! Your photos will be available next day on this site for you to right-click and download. Spring Fashion Market Tomorrow, noon-7pm 1144 Broadway Denver, CO 80203 $5.00 admission benefits the American Cancer Society, Open to the public, all ages. [ READ MORE ]
Tonight at Mile High Station (2927 W Colfax), paper takes the stage at the Paper Fashion Show. Local couture designers from Denver designed outfits out of donated paper for the annual event. Who knew paper could be so stylish? It almost sounds like a Proceeds from the show go to benefit the Downtown Aurora [ READ MORE ]
“Passing out and swearing on St. Patrick’s Day. Is nothing sacred?” –Jack Donaghy, 30 Rock Ah, yes, it’s another fine holiday upon us! Boozing and the wearing of the green all come to a head tonight (have you noticed people celebrating St. Paddy’s earlier and earlier each year?) with plenty to drink and [ READ MORE ]
Product Photography 101 By Matt Herrebout Thursday April 2nd, 2009, 6:00pm-9:00pm 321 W. 11th Ave. Cost: $35.00 I’m teaching Product Photography 101 on Thursday April 2, 6-9pm. If you create or sell jewelry, fashion, doodads, or widgets, no longer do you have to promote your products with crappy photos! No fancy camera or fancy software is required for fantastic [ READ MORE ]
The Fashion Denver headquarters is getting even more fashionable with the introduction of Fashion Denver Showcase this spring. Opening up the offices to the designers of Denver, Fashion Denver will now feature clothing and accessories in their front room Showcase space, allowing fashionistas, fashion buyers, and trendsetters a sneak peak at the creative works from [ READ MORE ]
In the underbelly of the Thin Man Tavern, genre movies are shown in the Ubi Sub Ubi room each Wednesday. Last year, horror films filled up most of the docket, while Sci Fi takes center stage during this run. Tonight’s showing is “Andromeda Strain” (I presume its the 1971 version of the Michael [ READ MORE ]
DKBC Draft Party at the Hi-Dive! March 29, 9:30pm If you want to play, this is your chance to get on a team. Tentative Schedule Pre-Season April 12, April 19, April 26Opening Day May 3Regular Play – May 10 (Mother’s Day)? or May 17Memorial Day offRegular Play – May 31 / June 7, June 14, June 21All Star [ READ MORE ]
I had an eerie dream about escaping tornadoes last night, so perhaps I’m in the right mindset to view the current exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, “Nature Unleashed.” An interactive exhibit that not only probes the causes of natural catastrophes such as volcanoes, earthquakes, tornadoes, wild fires, etc., the Museum’s [ READ MORE ]
I. HATE. ZOMBIES. I am utterly, terribly, horribly afraid of them. I have nightmares, and freak out at the very word. I keep an sledgehammer/axe, machete, and bat by my front door out of fear of a day when zombies rise up (I wish I were joking about that. I may have a [ READ MORE ]
On Saturday, March 7th, the Eastern Sun Academy (6717 S Boulder Rd, Boulder) will be offering a day of peaceful relaxation, meditation, contemplation, and discussion from 10AM-4PM. Richard Brady, founder of the Washington Mindfulness Community and Mindfulness in Education Network, will be giving a dharma talk for those interested in Buddhist practices or just those looking to [ READ MORE ]
When I think of the ballet, the first image that pops into my mind is a big bear in a small car, thanks to the misunderstading of Homer on a Simpsons episode long ago. So Colorado Ballet, it’s up to you to change my mind! The Colorado Ballet’s season is ending on March 21st, giving us [ READ MORE ]
So I know there’s already a lot of hype around this Watchmen film and it probably doesn’t need another advertisement, but holy makererl! With the lawsuits over distribution between Fox and Warner Bros., I wasn’t certain Alan Moore’s AMAZING graphic novel would make it to the screen. In his graphic novel, Moore [ READ MORE ]
Denver Connects will be at the Denver Couture debut March 7th, 2009 at Blue Ice (22 Broadway, kitty-corner from Fancy Tiger). Maureen de Haan is almost single-handedly pulling Denver into New York territory with her outstanding designs in jeans and leather goods. I’ve seen a few before delivery to clients: these goods are off the [ READ MORE ]
Yeeha! The phenomenal whiskey-tinged punk/bluegrass/rockabilly ensemble, the Denver City Saltlicks, head back to the stage in Denver this Friday. At the Three Kings Tavern (60 S Broadway), the Saltlicks will be celebrating the birthday of one of their fans. Now is that a good band or what? Made up of consummate musicians and [ READ MORE ]
If you need a writer, Megs. Is. Rad. Of course you can see a huge swath of her writing here on Denver Connects, but to get an idea of how creative and sharp she is, you should talk to her. Here’s more on her experience. Contact us here at Denver Connects or reply to that forum post, and she’ll get [ READ MORE ]
It’s Bingo night at Sputnik (7 S. Broadway) from 9PM- midnight. Come feel the luck of the balls- you can win a whole wad of cash each round! Why, last week, the pot topped in at over $130! Now that’s some walking-around money. Come on down to daub with the best and get your [ READ MORE ]
Art is going to be gangbuster this week- First Friday shows are popping up all over and plenty of them are going to be a feast for art lovers city-wide. Over at nifty little 11th Avenue Gallery (15 E. 11th Avenue), this Friday features the opening of a show by Ali Pate, along with flower [ READ MORE ]
