A Colorado native, Dominic Vasquez just returned to his hometown after spending seven years in San Diego. He now tattoos at Sol Tribe Tattoo, where he’s working toward building a client base in Denver. In San Diego, Vasquez is well known for large, Japanese-style tattoo, from full back pieces to…
Whether you are a raincoat-wearing heavy-breather, an academic seeking fodder for educational frottage or a run-of-the-mill cineaste, beware, you had better be of age and hope the city authorities do not bust this festival up: The Denver Film Society has curated a lineup of erotic films sure to fan your flames of desire and debate; so, grab your favorite lube and check out our handy guide to Sex Shop Cinema.
Late tuning into Under the Gunn, the new show featuring Project Runway’s Tim Gunn, with an assist from Denver’s own Mondo Guerra? Here’s a quick recap of what you’ve missed. During the first challenge this season, Red Carpet Showdown, mentor Nick Verreos had a problem staying out of the weeds…
Rising up from its underground predecessor, Found Above Ground, a men’s consignment shop and gallery, opened its doors this month in Louisville — and will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, February 7. The high-end shop features men’s clothing and accessories, as well as local art. “It’s a really cool…
If you want to know what a geek is passionate about, look at their chest. Chances are good that whatever their passion is, it will be emblazoned across the front of their shirt in some form or other. With the possible exception of hipsters — and there’s a fair amount…
“I kind of think of myself as maybe an in-activist — I’m not a rebel. I don’t create art,” explains Lindsey Housel, guest speaker at “Rebel,” the February edition of CreativeMornings, a lecture and discussion program that has been described as “TED for design wonks.” Taking place in more than…
Game on! This summer two blocks of downtown Denver will be transformed into a massive, immersive street arcade. Brian Corrigan, the brains behind OhHeckYeah, has been working on the project for a couple of years, and this morning it took a big step forward when he teamed up with the…
Malls are places that bring together a plurality of people, all seeking something different. This week we spotted aspiring fashion designer Jessie Maynard at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, rocking an Alice in Wonderland-themed look. Keeping reading to learn about her favorite film, her style icons and her style mantra…
#14: Penney Bidwell The work of ceramic artist Penney Bidwell has gained a high level of sophistication in a very short time. After earning a masters degree in psychology, Bidwell turned to clay less than ten years ago, and made immediate strides. Her art, especially her busts, melds whimsicality with…
As Kaze Gallery prepares to close, co-owners William Thidemann and Sandi Calistro are splitting up to open two new tattoo shops in Denver. Last month we spoke with Calistro, who will open Ritual Tattoo & Gallery. This week, we caught up with Thidemann, who is equally busy with his preparations…
For weeks after Heath Ledger’s body was found in an apartment in New York City in 2008, curious folks would come into the store in SoHo where I worked and ask, “Do you know where Heath’s building is?” Of course I knew where it was; everyone who worked or lived…
#15: Julie Carr Julie Carr started out a dancer before turning to poetry in a long traversal from the raw artistic life in New York to the more structured worlds of academia, business and family. The award-winning author of four books of poetry, with more on the way, Carr now…
Graham Bandt-Law is a fashion designer based out of Oakland, California, with his own line of jewelry called Organic Bling. We recently ran into him while he was visiting Denver and talked to him about his style inspirations, style mantra, and awesome accessories. See also:Menswear Mondays: Dance teacher Andrew Caballero…
From beaded football players to knitted superhero costumes, artist Mark Newport’s work combines textiles and traditionally female-associated art forms with masculine pop iconography to subvert ideas of gender. His art is part of the Innovators & Legends: Generations in Textiles and Fiber exhibition up through April 4 at the CSU…
Last night’s 2014 Whiteout fashion show not only presented hot designs from local designers on the runway, but brought out Denver’s fashionistas to witness the stylish spectacle. Here’s a rundown on what some of them wore to the event, what they thought of the fashion show, and some current trends…
Love is in the air in February — especially when it comes to fashion. A highlight of the month will be a Goodwill fashion show hosted by Tim Gunn and Mondo Guerro, who’ll also be hosting a weekly Under the Gunn watching party. Here’s some of what’s in store for…
Pura Vida in Cherry Creek North is opening its doors to the public for the first time ever this weekend, when it will host the inaugural edition of its new program, Sunday Afternoon Meltdown. The club invites yogis of all levels to wind down and recharge with a combination yoga…
It’s Super Bowl time! That’s always exciting. The Broncos are playing! That’s even more exciting. Unless, of course, you don’t give a single fuck about football. Typically — stereotypically, at least — geeks aren’t supposed to, just like we’re not supposed to be able to get girls/guys, dress ourselves stylishly,…
#16: Paul Moschell Artist Paul Moschell doubles as a sweet-hearted animal-lover and an eccentric-about-town who, when he’s not painting whimsical characters on paper and matchboxes or building disturbing pieces out of doll parts and other objects (some of them sharp and pointy), shoots video selfies of himself dancing with his…
Tonight, January 30, Westword is holding the second annual Whiteout, a celebration of Denver fashion that will bring live music, designers, vendors and and signature cocktails to the McNichols Building, with a portion of the proceeds going to the American Transplant Foundation…
This week we spotted an eye-catching look from artist and musician Piper Shepherd. Although she’s from Alabama originally, Shepherd now lives in Colorado. Read here to learn where she shops, what inspires her style, and what’s inside her bag. See also: Womenswear Wednesdays: Cosmetologist Chloe Jarisch on her Warhol look…
When I heard that the last Furr’s Cafeteria in Colorado had closed, I was sad. But only in the nostalgic-for-something-I-haven’t-been-nostalgic-for-in-a-long-time kind of way. Furr’s had become a place I always talked about visiting as an adult — mostly to see if it was as good as it was when I…
