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Rocky Mountain Weekender: Avon-Beaver Creek
By Eric Peterson
It’s a beautiful bluebird day, and the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon fades into the vast and rugged landscape as the gondola ascends over the first ridge en route to Beaver Creek.
Situated just north of the Eagle River, the new-for-2008…
03.05.2010Dave on film: an absolutely A-1 Alice
By Dave TaylorThis week I have one review, because it’s the film I want to encourage you to go see this weekend. It’s Tim Burton’s retelling and reimagining of Alice in Wonderland and, well, it’s pretty phenomenally cool.
Review: Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll’s immortal story Alice in Wonderland has been brought…
03.05.2010AEG aims to revive ailing Broomfield Event Center as 1STBANK Center
By Mike CoteSince opening three years ago, the Broomfield Event Center failed to live up to expectations, too often hosting sporting events that drew hundreds instead of thousands, despite its plum location along the U.S. 36 corridor between Denver and Boulder.
A new team recruited to operate the 6,500-seat venue – rechristened…
03.05.2010Best bets: Howie Mandel, Mary Poppins, Andre Watts and Oscar
By Lisa Ryckman
Deal or no deal? Tell Howie yourself tonight at the Comedy Works Landmark in Greenwood Village. You’ve seen Howie Mandel with Jay, on St. Elsewhere and filling in for Regis. Now see him in person. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.…
03.04.2010Using the arts for an economic jumpstart
By Colorado Council on the ArtsThe towns of Creede and Telluride both received the annual Governor’s Arts Award for enhancing their communities and economy through strategic use of the arts. Gov. Bill Ritter joined Creede Mayor Rex Shepperd and Telluride Mayor Stu Fraser last month in unveiling the awards at the Denver Art Museum—original artworks by artist…
03.02.2010Executive wheels: Nissan Cube—it’s hip to be square
By Jeff Rundles
2009 NISSAN CUBE 1.85
When I first saw the Nissan Cube a couple of years ago, I thought, “Now that’s a cute car.“ There are a couple of these boxy-type vehicles on the road - the Scion xB, the Honda Element - and…
02.26.2010Where’s your home away from home?
By Robert PolkMy bet is that you have at least one place in this great big world that, for whatever reason, just fits you perfectly. These places may hold great memories of your childhood, may have special meanings for you and your spouse, or it just might be the place where you…
