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Posted: 10:58 am, Feb 8, 2012
Social media has found its way into the theater—the paradigm for "please turn off your cell phones"—with Bovine Metropolis Theater's Like This Show.In an unusual variation, the improv comedy...
Posted: 9:55 am, Feb 8, 2012
Let me get this story straight: In Colorado, a driver hits cyclist. The cyclist lies busted on the pavement, bike snapped in two. The driver knows they’ve had too many beers and takes off—leaving the...
Posted: 11:05 am, Feb 7, 2012
I have a mixed opinion on vanity plates. I can certainly appreciate a clever one (see photo). But there’s also something about a customized metal tag that says I have enough money to force my...
Posted: 9:05 am, Feb 7, 2012
Why We Love It: Lots of reward (read: views) without much travelWhen to Go: Right after a Front Range snowfallDistance: About 4 miles, round-tripElevation Change: About 900 feet...
Posted: 12:35 pm, Feb 6, 2012
After briefly managing a Republican senate campaign in Michigan last fall, former Colorado GOP chairman Dick Wadhams finds himself uncharacteristically on the sidelines this election season. But that...
Posted: 11:45 am, Sep 23, 2011
With hundreds of breweries setting up shop at the Great American Beer Festival, the intimidation factor is high, and you'd be crazy not to prepare yourself. Read our survival guide to get mentally...
Posted: 9:47 am, Sep 23, 2011
If you’re looking for a way to while away the afternoon on Saturday, here’s one: More than 15 Colorado museums are free for the day as part of Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day. Just choose a museum,...
Posted: 9:47 am, Sep 23, 2011
If you’re looking for a way to while away the afternoon on Saturday, here’s one: More than 15 Colorado museums are free for the day as part of Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day. Just choose a museum,...
Posted: 12:00 pm, Oct 21, 2010
Album: Unpredictable Artist: John McVey Label: Self Homebase: Boulder Where to Find It: iTunes Store John McVey takes his time. Though the singer-songwriter has earned industry honors (such as "...
Posted: 11:41 am, Dec 5, 2010
Kelly Bastone's "The Long Arm of the Law," which takes a look at increased security measures at Colorado ski resorts, has been getting quite a bit of attention. In addition to numerous blog mentions...
Posted: 2:09 pm, Oct 4, 2010
I've long been a proponent of the idea that even the grandest of ambitions are best approached a single step at a time. Which is why my mantra at 5280 has always been "just a little bit better." The...
Posted: 2:25 pm, Sep 28, 2010
More great news this week: I'm happy to announce that Robert Sanchez's "This is Ted Johnson's Brain" has been included in "The Best American Sports Writing 2010," a national anthology which was...
Posted: 2:38 pm, Sep 27, 2010
Only a few months ago, I was elated to report that 5280's readership had eclipsed all other monthly and weekly publications in Denver. Since then, that lead has continued to grow, and our total...
Posted: 10:29 am, Feb 8, 2012
I don’t find myself in Colorado Springs often; however, now that I’ve discovered the Golden Bee, I imagine I’ll be making more trips south. Tucked into a corner on the Broadmoor’s sprawling property...
Posted: 10:30 am, Feb 7, 2012
So many gifts have become cliché on Valentine's Day: flowers, dinner, and chocolates. Ho-hum. But combine those expectations with local companies—say, chocolates from Roberta's paired with wine from...
Posted: 10:30 am, Feb 6, 2012
Before the snow hit last week, I stopped by Parallel Seventeen for a late lunch. I had all but decided on chef-owner Mary Nguyen's star anise-tinged pho, until I saw the duck noodle soup on the menu...
Posted: 10:30 am, Feb 3, 2012
First there was Biker Jim's, then the Über Sausage, and now the Hawt Dog & Sausage Eatery. Each peddles souped-up dogs with sausages from Continental Sausage—and each shop has its own bent. Biker...
Posted: 10:30 am, Feb 2, 2012
I’m accustomed to restaurants located in the Foothills offering sweeping views and a welcoming, woodsy setting. But rarely am I impressed with the cuisine. Dinner at Willow Creek Restaurant in...
Posted: 10:30 am, Feb 1, 2012
If you haven't heard about the Piglet Tournament of Cookbooks, you'll want to get in on the action before it wraps up next week. This NCAA-style competition is staged by Food52...
Posted: 10:15 am, Feb 7, 2012
In case you haven’t been tuning in, Denver’s own Mondo Guerra (pictured) is competing on Project Runway All Stars this season. Watch through the finale on March 22 to see if he gets swindled out of a...
Posted: 2:15 pm, Feb 6, 2012
Between the energy of new beginnings and the anticipation of Valentine’s Day, love is always in the air this time of year. And even though the Insider doesn't need the month of February as an excuse...
Posted: 2:15 pm, Feb 6, 2012
Between the energy of new beginnings and the anticipation of Valentine’s Day, love is always in the air this time of year. And even though the Insider doesn't need the month of February as an excuse...
Posted: 10:15 am, Feb 3, 2012
Flush your cheeks and lips in a universally flattering shade of pale pink with Beach Tint by Becca (pictured above in Fig). This tea-rose hue is a blendable cream stain that, when dry, is both water-...
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