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Westword Music Showcase: Today only, get $20 tickets with our special promo code
June 19, 2013 in Show and Tell
Don't miss the 2013 Westword Music Showcase this Saturday, June 22. If you haven't picked up your tickets to the Westword Music Showcase yet, now's the time -- and we've got...
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Photos: The Color Run passes through Denver with flying colors
June 18, 2013 in Show and Tell
All photos by Danielle Lirette.The newest craze in 5Ks is a race that would make even Joseph's technicolor dream coat jealous. Over the weekend, the Color Run came to Denver,...
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Francis Roces on KimonoDragons, the thrill of the runway and needle-and-thread inspirations
June 18, 2013 in Show and Tell
Francis Roces.Antjuan, Rachel, Thanh, Parker, Gary and Ariel in KimonoDragons at Paint the Runway. Editor's note: Longtime Denver fashion designer Francis Roces, whose brand name is KimonoDragons, represents the inaugural...
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Photos: Denver PrideFest paints the town rainbow-colored
June 17, 2013 in Show and Tell
All photos by Ken Hamblin. Thousands of people flocked to Civic Center Park over the weekend for the return of Denver's two-day PrideFest party -- and we were there, too....
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The world according Charlie Boots: An art-scene newbie on what it takes to get noticed
June 13, 2013 in Show and Tell
Charlie Boots in the studio.Editor's note: Artist Charlie Boots, aka Aaron Mulligan, represents the inaugural pair of PAIR residents at Denver's Powerhas Studio. As part of his residency, he and...
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In honor of our first annual Comics issue, check out fourteen more original works
June 04, 2013 in Show and Tell
Noah Van SciverFor Westword's first ever Comics issue, on stands now, we invited artists across the city to submit comics channeling Denver in some way -- and the results tackled...
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Photos: William Shatner's ten best facial expressions at Denver Comic Con
June 03, 2013 in Show and Tell
All photos by Danielle Lirette.This year's Denver Comic Con returned to the...
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Win $100 to spend at Comedy Works! (updated with winner)
May 30, 2013 in Show and Tell
Update: Congrats to JamesB7! Check your email with details on how to claim your prize. Original post: Have you seen the lineup for Comedy Works this summer? The schedule includes Drew...
Stan Lee cancels appearance at Denver Comic Con
May 23, 2013 in Show and Tell
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Win tickets to see the Colorado Symphony perform "Rhapsody in Blue" (with winner)
May 16, 2013 in Show and Tell
Stevie CreceliusUpdate: Congrats to therealstevecoogan! Check your email for details on how to claim your tickets. Original post: On June 22, as part of this year's Westword Music Showcase, the Colorado...
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Last call! Westword is organizing its first Comics issue -- and we want to include you
May 13, 2013 in Show and Tell
Noah Can SciverScenes from Westword illustrator Noah Van Sciver's last trip to a convention.Holy opportunity, Batman! Just in time for the second Denver Comic Con, Westword will publish its first...
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Photos: The Bar Car celebrates the Kentucky Derby with hat and pizza-eating competitions
May 07, 2013 in Show and Tell
All photos by Kyle Huninghake.And they're off! Denver celebrated the Kentucky Derby over the weekend with great hats and strong drinks at quite a few public parties, and The Bar...
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Photos: Capturing the hats of the Kentucky Derby in the wild at the Four Seasons' gala
May 07, 2013 in Show and Tell
All photos by Christopher Morgan.You could make many different arguments in support of which historical staple of the Kentucky Derby is the best, and mint juleps and the actual race...
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Photos: Cinco de Mayo fills Civic Center Park with color and culture
May 06, 2013 in Show and Tell
All photos by Danielle Lirette.Civic Center Park was filled with color and culture over the weekend during the city's annual Cinco de Mayo celebration. The all-day event featured food, dancers,...
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Photos: Deer Pile's May the 4th Be With You party celebrates Star Wars
May 06, 2013 in Show and Tell
All photos by Brandon Marshall.May the 4th be with you! Over the weekend, local fans celebrated Star Wars Day at Deer Pile with a costume party so fun even a...
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The people of First Friday on May 3, 2013
May 06, 2013 in Show and Tell
All photos by Christopher Morgan.The weekend's beautiful weather provided a pleasant change in scenery for First Friday in the Santa Fe Arts District over the weekend, and Westword's Christopher Morgan...
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Photos: Four exhibits at Plus Gallery and Spark Gallery focus on conceptual art
May 02, 2013 in Show and Tell
Plus GalleryThe Art Bucket - Blue, Colin Livingston.Art critic Michael Paglia visits Plus Gallery and Spark Gallery in this week's Westword, taking in works by four artists. The large show...
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Photos: One Colorado rings in civil unions with the Civil Soiree at McNichols
May 01, 2013 in Show and Tell
All photos by Kyle Huninghake.One Colorado, the state's most formidable LGBTQ-rights organization, hosted the Civil Soiree at the McNichols Building on the eve of the civil unions bill going into...
Photos: The Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown pits humans against machines
May 01, 2013 in Show and Tell
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Photos: Rock & Runway combines sound and style at the Fillmore Auditorium
April 30, 2013 in Show and Tell
All photos by Ken Hamblin.Friday's Rock & Runway party, presented by Denver Gives at the Fillmore Auditorium, paired local style and sounds to benefit Denver charities. Backed by soundtracks from...
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Photos: The 2013 Colorado Cup brings in roller derby leagues from across the state
April 30, 2013 in Show and Tell
All photos by Kyle Huninghake.The Denver Roller Dolls' annual Colorado Cup competition brought roller-derby teams from across the state to the 1STBANK Center over the weekend. And at the end...
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Photos: The vampire 5K sinks its teeth into the Denver Botanic Gardens
April 30, 2013 in Show and Tell
All photos by Brandon Marshall.Undeterred by the weekend's sunny weather, Denver's face-painted vampires braved the elements to chase unsuspecting humans through the Denver Botanic Gardens during this year's vampire 5K....
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Photos: The Colorado Dark Expo paints Tracks black
April 29, 2013 in Show and Tell
All photos by Brandon Marshall.Last night, the Colorado Dark Expo celebrated dark art, fashion and music with a gothic extravaganza at Tracks. From noon to midnight -- and continuing through...
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Win twenty free movie passes to Hollywood Theaters! (updated with winner)
April 26, 2013 in Show and Tell
Update: Congratulations to Gabe34! You've won twenty free movie passes. Check your email for details on how to claim them. Update: We'll cut to the chase: Movies are one of this...
The Bar closes on South Broadway -- it was fun while it lasted!
April 25, 2013 in Show and Tell