AltWeeklies Wire
The Writing's on the Wall for KOZE, a Graf Artist Who Thought He'd Never be Caughtnew
Despite nearly a decade of writing his moniker in enormous letters across rooftops, light-rail cars and overpasses across the city, KOZE remained largely a mystery to police because he was very good at following graffiti's golden rule: Don't get caught in the act. But all that changed on Oct. 23.
Llewellyn Werner Thinks Skateparks Could Get Iraq's Economy Rollingnew
Werner has many projects in Iraq, everything from the installation of fiber-optics networks to constructing several large power plants to setting up international distribution for Iraq-grown dates.
Ray Ruybal Made His Mark on Denver's Graffitinew
The longtime head of the city's graffiti unit fought to clean up the city -- until he felt he was beating his head against the wall.
The Wetboys Skate for Funnew
It was fun while it lasted -- but now MTV wants to mainstream Colorado's weirdest skateboarders.
The Magnet Mafia Sticks to Street Artnew
Matt Feeney and Harrison Nealey have a new way for artists to stick it to Denver.
Tags: visual arts
Wino Tastingnew
As gentrification floods central Denver, sources for the bums' favorite booze are beginning to dry up.
Westword |
Jared Jacang Maher |
07-16-2007 |
Food+Drink
Art of Warnew
Denver officials aren't the only ones concerned about Marc Ecko's graffiti festival -- the local hip-hop and graffiti communities also have reservations.
Tags: visual arts
Ticket to Ridenew
After thirty years, Colorado's Squaw Pass is ready to make a comeback -- as Echo Mountain Park.
Tags: sports & fitness
Drinkers Try Out the Malternativesnew
A research service pays young people to try out a major brand geared toward twenty-somethings.
Westword |
Jared Jacang Maher |
08-31-2005 |
Food+Drink
Talkin' 'Bout My Generationnew
Symptoms of quarter-life crisis can include career indecision, student-loan remorse, spare-bedroom recidivism, a disintegrating social network and reoccurring delusions of graduate school.
Westword |
Jared Jacang Maher |
05-04-2005 |
Commentary
Life Puts Boxer on the Ropesnew
Tony Duran's athletic ability -- in wrestling, running, football -- was excellent, and boxing seemed to focus all his energy. Boxing was a sport of brutal extremes, physical risks and unlikely monetary payoffs, but it was also the stabilizing factor in his life.
Tags: sports & fitness
Top 10 Colorado Skateparksnew
Even the best skaters don't agree on the best concrete rides. Older "vert dogs" tend to prefer deep bowls and steep transitions, while the younger "street rats" look for stairs, rails and ledges. But both camps can find something to love at these skateparks.
Tags: sports & fitness
Colorado Skaters Head for the Hillsnew
Skater-owned skatepark firms get public-sector business not from big cities with big budgets and big crowds, but from small towns. In Colorado, this means skaters in search of the best concrete rides have to head for the hills.
Tags: sports & fitness
