Archive for the ‘ Denver Social ’ Category
Tonight at Sputnik (Ellsworth and Broadway), Brandi of Fashion Denver will be bringing both love and Bingo to all of us at 9PM to midnight! Love is in the balls tonight (wow, that does not sound the way I thought it would) as Brandi spins the wheel and you can win cash and prizes. There [ READ MORE ]
Tonight (Wednesday, that is) over at the Irish Rover on Broadway, Geeks Who Drink will be hosting their weekly pub trivia quiz. It’s a great night of clever, funny trivia. Visual and audio rounds spice up the game, and the questions themselves isn’t pulled from some box of old Trivial Pursuit. The teams [ READ MORE ]
I thought magicians would be black balled if they revealed their secrets: I wonder how great a risk premiere Denver magician Chad Allen is taking by teaching the common rabble illusions at the Wizard’s Chest from Jan. 27 to March 3rd. But I jest. Actually, it sounds pretty awesome. Allen will be teaching [ READ MORE ]
I used to collect all sorts of stuff. Comic books (well, the Cable series at least.), baseball cards (never knew who actually was on the cards, I was just waiting for the big find to make the $$), She-Ra toys, and in my extreme nerd years, action figures from a popular science fiction TV show [ READ MORE ]
Tommorrow is inaugural Tuesday! It’s time to celebrate the change and Denver has plenty of offerings. One delicious choice is the Inaugural celebration over at Denver’s popular sweets store, The Shoppe (3103 E. Colfax). Cupcakes will mark the historic day, and the party is free for all! Early arrivers might find the best seats, [ READ MORE ]
Looking for some fun times tonight? Join the Colfax Main Street Rally/Happy on the Hill for this celebration of life on the street. Colfax street, that is. Free snacks and drinks! [ READ MORE ]
I am still in need of some brilliant minds to join my intrepid little trivia venture “Electric Bacon” on Sunday, 7pm at Sputnik. This week’s questions ranged from Muppets to cover songs to inventions of the 60s. I know we can win if we combine our super-hive minds. Join me. Join me. [ READ MORE ]
Anybody planning to be in San Francisco this week? Know anyone who is there? If you are there or know someone who will be, spread the word about some exciting opportunities! Brandi Shigley of Fashion Denver and Johnny Morehouse, Denver filmmaker, will be in the Bay area to teach courses that everyone can enjoy! Brandi [ READ MORE ]
I went to Sputnik on Sunday night around 7pm just to get a sandwich. But I got so, so much more. Little did I know that Sunday night over at the Broadway hangout is trivia night! Yes indeed, it’s TriviaTron3000 with the Postman! Quickly forming team “Electric Bacon” with some nearby friends, we took to the [ READ MORE ]
Chronological order photos of New Year’s Eve at City o City and Spunik. Happy new year! [ READ MORE ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Spontaneous Pix of Spontaneous Fun from Wednesday. It was exactly what the name promised, and the Denver Connects High Command gives 43 thumbs up to the inaugural edition of SPUN. We look forward to the next last Wednesday of the month. [ READ MORE ]
HAHAHA, the economic world is crumbling around us and we will soon all be eating discount brand beans from our bindles. Since we’ll all be filthy hobos by the end of the week, we’ll likely want to spend our last few remaining dollars on cheap beer to fortify us in the chilly weather. Luckily, [ READ MORE ]
Whoa! Denver is turning 150 this year on November 22. They grow up so fast… I feel like we should be having some Waiting for Guffman style musical celebration this weekend, but hey. There’s tons and tons of other stuff happening! [ READ MORE ]
I came down with a very serious case of Bingo Fever over the course of the last few days. I fear it is incurrable. No, no sympathy. It’s a burden I must bear, that everyone of us must at some time bear it our lives. For the great Bingo claims us [ READ MORE ]
It’s a Kitty celebration this Friday at Gimme Gimme Pillow Toast . Celebrating the seemingly omnipresent Hello Kitty’s birthday, the store will be offering green tea and Japanese snacks to anyone who wants to grab their little pink bows. Collectable Hello Kitty items will be offered at the store, as will several pieces from [ READ MORE ]
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 ]
I could go for an easy Colfax joke, but I will refrain. Instead, here’s some news about tonight’s (and tommorrow night’s!) festival of frights on the ‘Fax: Hosting Boo and Brew 2, businesses such as Sengers on the Fax, Rock Bar, Mezcal, Goosetown Tavern and Atomic Cowboy will be opening their doors for treats, music, drink [ READ MORE ]
