Wednesday, May 22, 2013
News
Lamborn the invincible?
Bidlack won't challenge the congressman again in 2010, and it's possible that no one else will, either.
Checkout time
As her eight-year tenure ends, Radford remembers the ups and downs of trying to make the city a better place.
Signed, sealed, debated
All this footwork is the result of Colorado law, which requires election officials to take the first shot at comparing signatures.
Direct(or) influence
Opinions are mixed over whether adding elected officials to the board will make a difference.
Going eco-Independent
In 2008, we purchased 12 percent less natural gas and 16.6 percent less electricity. About three-quarters of our electrical savings came via our solar panels.
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Long story short
Simply throwing a second film fest — this one featuring 108 films — in a bad economy is a measure of success.
Noted: Last IREA challenger loses
Also: Warning for homebuyers, Cliff House expansion, Fort Carson, SDS progress, UCCS mystery grant, IREA election and more.
Columns
Unveiling the next Monet
Even great writers like me, or I, sometimes wonder what other talents we have in addition to this breathtaking ability to make these so-called "santances" with our fancy words.
IQ: The day we all stood still
Ten years ago this week, people around the world watched in disbelief as teens Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris killed 13 people and then themselves at Columbine.
End Zone: Guessing about Broncos' draft
With a new head coach and general manager, it's impossible to know what direction Denver will take in the draft this weekend.
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Letters
Local politics, teabagging, TABOR arguments and more.
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Advice Goddess
Is there a girl in the world you have that much to say to — unless you're scheming her into bed?
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Stranger than fiction
All the weird news that's fit to print.
Food & Drink
The satiation agent
The results could be called art before food, only one reason you should call to find a vacancy at Amuzé Bistro, which is largely filled into July.
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Side dish
Summer markets, Holy Cross wines, Craftwood Inn
Music
Life is preachy
Not long ago, going on tour with Korn meant bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu would be living the existence that is the stuff of rock 'n roll lifestyle legend.
Jersey boys
With his close-mouthed drawl and Fender Telecaster, Brian Fallon has grown especially accustomed to comparisons to a certain New Jersey icon.
Still lucid but not so silent
Geoff Tate's father never told him about serving in Korea and Vietnam, until that all changed one day three years ago.
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Sound Advice
Art Brut, John Doe and the Sadies, Death Cab for Cutie
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Reverb
Ever wonder why there are so many god-damned two-piece blues, rock and indie bands popping up all over the place?
Children of Bodom
"We've recorded almost 20 covers over the years. We will have a cover album out in the fall."
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Big gigs
Upcoming concerts here and around the region.
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Playing around listings
Who's playing where, and when, at venues around the area during the next week.
Film
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Cinefiles
Into the Blue 2: The Reef; Stranded; Shuttle
Hitting the right note
As trade for rescue and partial rehab, a brilliantly talented but extremely disadvantaged person of color changes a white man's life. True story.
Home movies
Last year, local director Pete Schuermann didn't attend the Indie Spirit Film Festival, but this year he's totally involved.
If you have to ask
As a kid, Roger Nygard questioned authority when he discovered adults had stretched the truth about the Easter bunny, the tooth fairy and Santa Claus.
Sex, eels and origami
A quick look at five films shows it's all fair game at Indie Spirit Film Festival.
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Movie picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films playing around the area.
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Movie times
What films are playing where, and when, on area silver screens.
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Opening this week
The Cross, Fanboys, Fighting, Gooby and more.
Visual Arts
Cottonwood blossoms
It's clear that Cottonwood's relocation is far from finished, but it already has come a long way.
Noise ordinance
Imagine a concert that's not about the music, and a piece of art that's not about what you're looking at.
Stage
Follow his nose
He may be famous for his abnormally large schnozzola, but there is more to the memorable character.
Calendar
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Get involved
March for Babies, Manitou action fair, Project Rwanda
7 Days to Live
What's happening around the area — highlights from our listings.
