Tuesday, May 21, 2013
News
Keeping the faiths
Academy leaders, cadets insist progress has been made in tolerating non-Christian religions.
Election endorsements
In this election, just voting is not enough. It's important to invest the time to truly understand the issues. Here are our views.
Out the door
Downtown clubs are calmer, and a new system will boost security even more.
No rest for the 'No' crowd
Opposition mounts against budget-busting measures, but they're not doomed.
Noted: AMR proposes rates increase
Also: HOT Team to train other police forces, Vegas shooting justified, Rubbish losing two of its three leaders and more.
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Long story short
This year, we've split our endorsement package into two parts. In this issue, we give you our stances on the statewide races and ballot issues.
Columns
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Letters
Thoughts on religion at the AFA, a 'pregnant mafia,' local intolerance toward the homeless and more.
Senate: polls vs. reality
Votes from the middle will decide the outcome between Bennet and Buck. And something tells me that poll might not be the end of this story.
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CannaBiz
Background on the 35-day waiting period, the lawsuit against the county and more.
Oakland goes to pot — and that's not bad
A surprising new union movement is growing like a weed, having taken root in a burgeoning economic sector that has enormous potential: marijuana.
Strong mayor: Not the answer
This discussion is healthy and forces us to look at differing methods of governing, but Issue 300 doesn't solve city problems.
CU's real tests start now
So far this football season, the University of Colorado has carved out a respectable 3-1 record. Notice the use of that adjective, "respectable."
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Stranger than fiction
All the weird news that's fit to print.
IQ: The sound and the fury
Pundits are predicting an anger-fueled, far-right landslide in the November election. And in Colorado, "far right" goes beyond the usual Republican platform.
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Advice goddess
Dating a really skinny guy can make even thin women feel huge ("Do I look fat in this relationship?").
Food & Drink
Rudy's little getaway
As good as Rudy's is, much of its menu is actually fairly Americanized — think Denny's in a sombrero.
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Side dish
News on Maggie's speakeasy-style bar, TAPAteria's opening date, new drinks at Trinity and more.
Music
American geet!
Hot Club of Cowtown turns Western swing into a homegrown take on world music
Yes, there will be Surfer Blood
John Paul Pitts takes to the road with his highly acclaimed dormitory experiment
Fairground romance
Chrissie Hynde finds the thin line between love and art
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Reverb
When it comes to the blues, "blacker" always means "better."
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Sound advice
The Bad Plus, Seal, Fistful of Mercy
Playing around
Who's playing where, and when, at area venues for the next week.
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Big gigs
Upcoming concerts here and around the region.
Film
Tears of a clown: It's Kind of a Funny Story
Why does it always take so long for us to realize when talented comedians are more than just funny guys?
Unconventional rom-com: Life As We Know It
Life As We Know It is both feel-sad and feel-good, which is a tricky balance to achieve yet one that's so satisfying when the right marks are hit.
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Movie picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films playing around the area.
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Cinefiles
Prime Suspect, Just Wright, Hatchet and more.
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Opening this week
Catfish, It's Kind of a Funny Story, Life As We Know It, The Tillman Story
Visual Arts
Expanding energy
Qigong master Mingtong Gu stops by Colorado Springs to bolster our 'chi fields.'
Exchange program
The first-ever Peak at the Arts festival promises a global 'grab bag.'
Expanding energy [full transcript]
Qigong master Mingtong Gu stops by Colorado Springs to bolster our 'chi fields.'
Stage
Tweaking the Ideal
Politics, corruption and gender relations go Wilde at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.
Calendar
Special Section
No joke: Sen. Franken wants you to back Bennet
Today, as the first round of the Independent's endorsements hits the streets, the Democratic joke-maker from the north Sen. Al Franken jumped into the fray of our contentious and tightening Senate race to back his colleague/buddy, Sen. Michael Bennet.
Big Gigs On Sale
From the listings desk: They came in past press time, but here are some concerts with tickets going on sale this weekend:
Sangre names new ED
Bill Mercer has been hired as the new executive director at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center. Mercer, 50, will start Nov. 15 and replace longtime Sangre ED Maggie Divelbiss on Dec. 31.
The Springs makes AmericanStyle's list
AmericanStyle, a lifestyle magazine devoted to art and travel, released the results of its annual Top 25 Cities for Art poll.
Video game lecture!
From the listings desk: Tomorrow, Colorado College will host Jonathan Knight, a CC alum and executive producer of Electronic Arts' game series Dante's Inferno.
'Marfa-meets-ganja'
We've been waiting for this. Well at least I have. The day when MMJ and its abundant resources will meet the arts community, a traditionally cash-strapped bunch. Lo and behold, it's happening in California, as reported Monday by the New York Times.
