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This Saturday, November 8th the incomparable Jim Yelenick plays at the Highland Tavern 2 year anniversary party, 3400 Navajo street, denver, co 80211. Drink specials 9pm-close: $2.00 anniversary shot $3.50 paulaner hefeweizen $4.00 powers irish whiskey Fun bar, I go there often. We’ll be giving away a Denver Connect shirt or two. See ya there! [ READ MORE ]
Then you need to read my Web site advice at MattHerrebout.com. Can you make money from your site? Can you easily get more traffic? Should you run Google ads? Find out! My clients include everyone from fashion designers, to real estate agents, to psychologists, to ex-hospital staffers with an axe to grind (true story). [ READ MORE ]
Photos of Fashion Denver’s LIBRA from Saturday. Brandi pulled off another pretty cool day, and as usual I met a truckload of very interesting and fun people. I love FD Marketplace events. LIBRA participants: if you’d like a printed image from this collection, go to the LIBRA photo page, click on the thumbnail image, then right-click [ READ MORE ]
Reminder to check out the Fashion Denver Marketplace LIBRA tomorrow at City Hall (1144 Broadway) on October 18th from noon to 7pm. Denver Connects is a LIBRA sponsor, and we'll be there with our camera to capture and post your pretty faces! [ READ MORE ]
You heard me right. I just spoke to an election insider and he said estimated time to get through the ballot in Colorado is TWENTY MINUTES. Big problem. Solution: mail in ballot. Click this link to get a Colorado mail in ballot. Even if you think 20 minutes isn't bad, when you see the inevitably horribly long lines this monster ballot will cause you'll be wishing you could row the ballot in. From Quebec[ READ MORE ]
Going toe-to-toe tonite with Bingo is http://www.pechakuchanightdenver.com Each presenter is allowed 20 images, shown for 20 seconds each – giving 6 minutes 40 seconds of fame before the next presenter is up. This keeps presentations concise, the interest level up, and gives more people the chance to show. Location, doors at 8pm. [ READ MORE ]
Designers, there are just a few spots left open for the Fashion Denver fashion market on October 18th. This is the last call out for designers. If you are interested, get your application in no later than tomorrow evening (Thursday). [ 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 ]
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 ]
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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Following on the heels of the very popular kickball leagues, 4 Square is getting pulled from the Grade School Game Graveyard. Here's the proof[ READ MORE ]
Denver Booze Cruise photos from Saturday July 26th. [ READ MORE ]
Ben Kronberg will be at Orange Cat Studios tonite at 7 for a Hello! You’re in Denver, Ben secret party. [ READ MORE ]
Anyone out there know of a place that needs a dj? My time dj’ing at Sputnik is up. I had a blast, and I want to keep doing it. I’m only a laptop dj, but on the upside I do it for drinks/no pay. I rock indie/new wave, and can even pass myself off as somewhat of [ READ MORE ]
I shot these with my Nikon D80 and 18-55mm kit lens. I believe it's the least expensive zoom Nikon sells*. Since it was a night of drinking, riding bikes and having fun, I wasn't about to carry around my 20-pound Bogen tripod, so I brought my tabletop tripod and nestled it in the grass to get these shots. I used the self-timer to avoid camera shake[ READ MORE ]
Last night was my second Denver Cruiser ride in a row, and let me tell you something: the cruises are a blast. Overheard last night at the Samba Room, a restaurant we invaded: My table just left without paying because of these people [Denver Cruisers]! If you choose to join us, please read about DC and the [ READ MORE ]
Friday at Denver Art Museum sees a fashion show and party thrown by Denver's fine FM Magazine. I don't have many details, but just go there at around 10. [ READ MORE ]
Not exactly Denver social/art/fashion, but anyway here’s a photo of the 1963 or 1964 University of Denver Hockey team. My dad is #17. Coach Armstrong — a man my dad had a great deal of respect for — is on the right. [ READ MORE ]
The Fashion Denver FRESH photos are in. [ READ MORE ]
Come to Fashion Denver’s Spring Marketplace FRESH this Saturday. Featuring over 25 local designers, including 13 designers new to the Fashion Denver market, FRESH will offer Colorado fashionistas a chance to revitalize their warm-weather wardrobes with unique and hip clothing and accessories. $5 admission benefits Dress for Success. May 10th from noon-7:00pm Fashion shows at 3 & 6pm The [ READ MORE ]
Here’s some pix of our bike posse that hit Shane and Sierra’s place on Saturday for his birthday celebration. We took VERY good jumping photos, and after much heartfelt discussion feel we could work our way to the top of the North American Jumping Photo Championships in 2009. [ READ MORE ]
Come to Stitch Night and use our awesome Janome sewing machines! Stitch Night is an open sewing night. You are welcome to bring your own machine and stitch for free, or, if you need to rent one of ours its $10 for the night. Come see why being part of a crafting community is so fun and inspiring![ READ MORE ]
I'm proud to announce the launch of Rocky Mountain Music Blog, a site covering Denver, regional and national acts. All the coverage is born right here in Denver because the writers are here in Denver, including Yours Truly. Joining me in the RMMB launch is Josh, who's cranked out a truckload of entries covering the Monolith Festival, veteran Seattle band Death Cab For Cutie, SubPop signee Foals and more. And the site has only been up for 3 days. [ READ MORE ]
Friend and officemate Cameron launched Balcony Compost last week, and it's filled with tips on how you can redirect your trash to a benign, earth-friendly compost pile. Among the facts on Balcony Compost: Almost 11 percent of the waste produced by Denver residents is recyclable organic food waste. BC features a mail list to keep you in the compost know[ READ MORE ]
I added a Kickball category in the Dencx forum for your Kickball chatting enjoyment! Registration takes just 1 minute, and you can post forever. [ READ MORE ]
