Sunday, May 19, 2013
News
Getting hosed
West-side couple faces $11,000 surprise from Colorado Springs Utilities.
Milk shake-up
Teacher says she was fired for taking breaks for pumping, catalyzing a historic legal battle.
Meet the new suit
Chris Melcher has never been a city attorney, but he's no amateur in high-level legal circles.
Waiting for daybreak
Memorial task force chairperson wants all members to comply with the Sunshine Law.
Noted: S-CAP could start needle exchange
Also: Register to vote by Oct. 3, insurance hike for city staff, caution on USAF religion and more.
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Long story short
My 2-year-old son ate his first truly fresh egg a couple weeks ago. I did, too.
Columns
Editorial: Mayor must follow Martin's lead
In last week's Independent, we published an editorial that opposed Mayor Steve Bach's attempts to circumvent Colorado's Sunshine Law regarding open meetings.
Boulder — and bolder — advice
I'm here to listen to Brad Feld, a Boulder-based venture-capital superstar. He's made millions — make that tens, maybe hundreds, of millions — investing in start-up companies.
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Letters
Coping with 9/11 after 10 years, discussing the Sunshine Law, driving with a cell phone and more.
Craziness all around us
Raise your hand if you've fallen asleep in your wheelchair on the porch of an abandoned Hooters and woken up to find a woman biting your face really hard.
Becoming a smart foodie
Here's what I got from reading, asking questions and listening: Eat real food.
What are you eating?
So, food is necessary for our survival. But do we just eat whatever we can get our hands on?
Harsh reality for Falcons
More than a few times the previous Saturday, you had to question whether the Air Force Falcons truly were ready for the 2011 football season.
CannaBiz: City Council and MMC fees
Also: State rules in favor of a Denver MMJ patient's employer.
Rick Perry's life subsidized by government
It's bedtime, children. Get on your jammies, scootch under the covers, and I'll tell you another "Perry Tale."
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Stranger than fiction
All the weird news that's fit to print.
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Advice goddess
Texting two weeks later says he's explored every other option, including hookers and suicide, and settled for her.
Food & Drink
Local lovin'
Despite small stutters, Blue Sage hits fun, fresh notes.
Panang and pancakes
A random week covering crêpes, Thai cuisine and dinner theater.
Side dish: The story of Kangaroo Coffee
Also: Bristol outgrowing its building.
I am the cheese
Thr food-centric fête reaches beyond an early focus on farmers, ranchers and restaurateurs to include urban artisans and independent organizations.
Music
Roaring twenties
Joy Formidable's Ritzy Bryan finally manages to cut through the noise
Call and response
Scenes from the first-ever Indy Music Awards Festival
Northern exposure
Moondoggies frontman Kevin Murphy recalls the Alaskan exile that drove him to Americana
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Reverb
No, it's not every day you wake up to find your picture on Snoop Dogg's homepage.
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Sound advice
Tommy Stinson, Kenny Vaughan, Tom Russell
Playing around
Who's playing where, and when, at area venues this week.
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Big gigs
Upcoming concerts here and around the region.
Film
Car trouble: Drive
It's ridiculous, but differently than you might expect — neither all that fast nor especially furious.
Bad cop, good flick: The Guard
This movie is well-written and funny, but lead actor Brendan Gleeson elevates it above a simple crime comedy.
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Movie picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films playing around the area.
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Cinefiles
Dressed to Kill: Unrated; Hesher; Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
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Opening this week
Drive, The Guard, I Don't Know How She Does It and other film events around town.
Stage
Twisting Hitchcock, without a hitch
By performing The 39 Steps, a small TheatreWorks cast takes a giant leap of faith.
Calendar
Special Section
Bonus CineFiles: Sons of Anarchy, The 5th Quarter, and Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy!
I think that, after three seasons, it’s finally OK for me to come out of the garage and admit what a huge fan of Sons of Anarchy I am.
Dish 2011: Welcome
A good soup can be transportive and euphoria-inducing, beyond warming and comforting. A great soup can become an obsession. Here are 24 recipes from local restaurants to get you going.
Recipes Part I
Jamaican chicken soup, beef bourguignon, artichoke bisque and more.
Recipes Part II
Oyster Rockefeller soup, African sweet potato soup, gumbos, chilis and more.
