Best of Denver

The ten best stores on Tennyson Street

By Susan Froyd Wed., May 8 2013 at 7:24 AM
Categories: Best of Denver, Neighborhoods, Shopping, Talking Shop

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Tenn Street Coffee and Books
It's ironic that nearly all the businesses mentioned when we named Tennyson Street the best neighborhood shopping district in 2011 have left the block or closed their doors (see the link below), including some that were strangled by prolonged street construction in the heart of the district. But now that the street's been put back together, the new Tennyson is blossoming with both new and renewed businesses. Healthy commerce is returning to Tennyson, and here are ten reasons why.

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- Best Neighborhood Shopping District - 2011: Tennyson Street, Berkeley
- The Bookery Nook, an independent bookstore and ice cream parlor, is closing
- Tennyson Street businesses creating promotions to offset disruptive construction


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The ten best stores on Broadway

By Susan Froyd Thu., Apr. 11 2013 at 8:00 AM
Categories: Best of Denver, Neighborhoods, Shopping, Style, Talking Shop

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Jesse Dawson
Lowbrow's Tymla Welch and Lauren Seip.
We gave the Broadway/Baker retail strip the award for Denver's Best Neighborhood Shopping District two years in a row -- in 2012 and 2013 -- for so many good reasons: The area is spilling over with hip, modern creative ventures. But some of that contemporary spark flares further south, too, along Antique Row. Here are ten of our favorite local retailers on Broadway: Some are old, some are new, but every one of them rocks.

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- Best of Denver: The ten best local drag queen names
- Best of Denver: Denver's ten best comedy nights
- Best New Public Art: Our picks for the past decade


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Denver's five best comedy venues

By Josiah M. Hesse Wed., Apr. 10 2013 at 7:58 AM
Categories: Arts and Culture, Best of Denver, Comedy

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John Mueller
While it's true that a venue can make or break the show regardless of the talent on stage, this is doubly true with comedy. Location, comfort level, atmosphere, drink prices and, yes, quality of performers all play a large role in whether a comedy fan will Google your location when making Saturday night plans. Fortunately, Denver has some great comedy venues. And while a couple on our list of the top five are not strictly comedy venues (some mix it up with theater, cinema and music programming), they are all places where not only do comics love to do shows, but comedy fans often appreciate more than just the talent on the bill.

See also:
- Denver's ten best comedy nights
- The ten best comedy shows in April
- A field guide to the five worst types of hecklers


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Denver's ten best comedy nights

By Josiah M. Hesse Wed., Apr. 3 2013 at 8:00 AM
Categories: Best of Denver, Comedy, Events

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We thought 2012 was a banner year for comedy in Denver -- but only three months into the new year, comics like Ben Roy, Adam Cayton-Holland, Sam Tallent and Kristin Rand are setting the stage for this once-intimate scene to be blasted into national recognition. With so many great comedy nights already established -- and so many exciting new ones on the horizon -- assembling this list was like picking a favorite child. And while we've treasured the underground flavor that has for so long been the identity of the Denver comedy scene, the time has come to admit that some of these shows are getting too big for their britches -- which we hope is an omen of some larger comedy venues in the near future and not, God forbid, any of these talented standups leaving town for the bright horizons of the coasts.

See also:
The ten best comedy shows in April
- Chuck Roy debuts Altered Schtick, a new night of queer and trans-friendly comedy at The Bar
- The Best of Denver 2013

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The ten best local drag queen names

By Bree Davies Tue., Apr. 2 2013 at 6:59 AM
Categories: Best of Denver, Drag!, GLBTQ

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Brandon Marshall
Drama Drag in full effect.
The drag scene in Denver is bigger and better than ever -- in 2013, Miss Queen of Aces showed the city what it took to put on a successful and community-driven beauty-pageant fundraiser. Tracks' Drag Nation also took a turn in the spotlight for its Best Ongoing Drag Event. Inspired by the beautiful performers who give their all to these fantastic shows, here's a list of our favorite local drag-queen monikers.

See also:
- Photos: Drag Nation re-interprets Girls Gone Wild at Tracks
- Do I have what it takes to be a drag queen pageant judge?
- It ain't easy being queen: Luke List on the "anti-masculinity" stigma of drag performance


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Best of Denver 2013 Readers' Poll: Meet this year's Arts & Entertainment winners

By Show and Tell Thu., Mar. 28 2013 at 10:02 AM
Categories: Best of Denver

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Kevin Hennessy and the wood that became his skateboard signage, now on display at Ironwood.
The 2013 Best of Denver is now on stands (and online), and in its 196 pages you'll find Westword's picks for the best arts events and institutions around town. Along the way, we asked you to nominate and then vote for your favorites in dozens of categories; halfway through the voting process, we announced our top vote-getters, and had another round of voting. Continue reading for the 2013 Arts & Entertainment Readers' Poll winners: How do they compare to Westword's picks?

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- Best of Denver 2013 Readers' Poll: Meet this year's Sports & Recreation winners
- Best of Denver 2013 Readers' Poll: Meet this year's Shopping & Services winners
- The 2013 Best of Denver winners


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Best New Public Art: Our picks for the past decade

By Show and Tell Thu., Mar. 28 2013 at 7:03 AM
Categories: Arts and Culture, Best of Denver

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Westword's 2013 Best of Denver issue hit the streets yesterday.This year's prize for Best New Public Art? "Bridge," by Stephen Shachtman, a work located near Fort Logan in southwest Denver. How does this choice fit with our picks of the last ten years? Some pieces are still controversial, years later; others we take for granted as part of the urban landscape. Continue reading for a trip down memory lane.

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- After five years, it might be time for "Mustang" to mosey on
- Dress your own "Mustang" paper doll
- Ten other notable pieces of public art in Colorado

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Best of Denver 2013 Readers' Poll: Meet this year's Shopping & Services winners

By Show and Tell Wed., Mar. 27 2013 at 1:46 PM
Categories: Best of Denver

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Via Rethink the Ink's website
The 2013 Best of Denver issue is on stands now, and in its 196 pages you'll find Westword's picks for the best people, places and services in Denver. Along the way, though, we asked you, our readers, to nominate and then vote for your favorites online, on paper ballots and through text messages during a two-tiered poll that lasted from January through March. At the halfway point, we announced the finalists, and today, we're proud to share the final winners. Continue reading for this year's Shopping & Services Readers' Poll winners.

How do they compare to Westword's picks?

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- Best of Denver 2013 Readers' Poll: The first round of Shopping & Services finalists
- The Best of Denver 2013 results
- The Best of Denver 2012 results


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Best of Denver 2013 Readers' Poll: The first round of Arts & Entertainment finalists

By Show and Tell Thu., Feb. 28 2013 at 7:03 AM
Categories: Best of Denver

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For the first time in the thirty-year history of Westword's Best of Denver, we've split the Best of Denver Readers' Poll into two rounds, giving you the chance to look at the leading vote-getters and then vote again for your favorite galleries, theaters and entertainments in metro Denver. And the results of the first round are in! Keep reading to uncover the five finalists that you, the readers, have selected for the Arts & Entertainment categories on this year's Readers' Poll. And know this: You still have the chance to change the results. Just get out the vote!

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- Best of Denver Readers' Poll 2013: The Food & Drink finalists
- Best of Denver 2013 Readers' Poll: The first round of Shopping & Services finalists
- Vote in the 2013 Best of Denver Readers' Poll


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Best of Denver 2013 Readers' Poll: The first round of Shopping & Services finalists

By Show and Tell Wed., Feb. 27 2013 at 11:09 AM
Categories: Best of Denver

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For the first time in the thirty-year history of Westword's Best of Denver, we've split the Best of Denver Readers' Poll into two rounds, giving you the chance to look at the leading vote-getters and then vote again for your favorite shops and services in metro Denver. And the results of the first round are in! Keep reading to uncover the five finalists that you, the readers, have selected for the Shopping & Services categories on this year's Readers' Poll. And know this: You still have the chance to change the results.

See also:
- Best of Denver Readers' Poll 2013: The Food & Drink finalists
- Vote in the 2013 Best of Denver Readers' Poll
- The Best of Denver 2012 results


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