Friday, February 29, 2008
freeFREEfreeFREEfree
Meese entertained an intimate crowd at the back of the Twist and Shout on Colfax tonight for free. The Meeses' dad and uncle were there to watch. The band toted in an electronic keyboard and kept things pretty bare. They said they have a show planned in Boulder May 2 that they hope Born in the Flood will be able to join them for. Then they signed stuff for a little while. But the free didn't stop there. At the door afterward, Hearts of Palm (formerly Nathan & Stephen) handed out free buttons and tote bags. (Tote bags!) Hearts of Palm plays FREE at Illegal Pete's in Lodo (16th and Wazee) tomorrow, 3/1, at 8 p.m., and you can pick up a free HoP EP while you're there. They'll be offering the EP free for the month, so get yours.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
The Forecast
Did you see AP reporter George Merritt's sister, Tift Merritt, on Jay Leno last night? If you missed her performance, she's playing the Bluebird on April 8.
Also at the Bluebird, Vampire Weekend, April 1. That's a Tuesday. A mere $8.
This Friday, 2/29, catch Meese for FREE at Twist and Shout at 6 p.m.
Then mosey on over to the Old Curtis St. Tavern to hear Hello Kavita. Speaking of Hello Kavita, their CD release party is April 5 at the Larimer Lounge in a show with Paper Bird. $8.
Also at the Bluebird, Vampire Weekend, April 1. That's a Tuesday. A mere $8.
This Friday, 2/29, catch Meese for FREE at Twist and Shout at 6 p.m.
Then mosey on over to the Old Curtis St. Tavern to hear Hello Kavita. Speaking of Hello Kavita, their CD release party is April 5 at the Larimer Lounge in a show with Paper Bird. $8.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
UPDATE: Benson is in, by a 6-3 vote. Regent Tom Lucero said the school isn't hiring him to teach in the classroom and isn't just hiring a fundraiser but someone who is politically well connected who can talk to legislators from both parties to try to get more state funding for CU. Regent Paul Schauer says it's time for CU to get back to teaching students. Regent Patricia Hayes (who says she didn't make up her mind until about 4 p.m. yesterday, when the regents meeting started) says it's time for the university to unite as a family. One faculty/staff speaker commented to regents that Benson isn't the greatest speaker, that she wasn't expecting an Obama, but that people were expecting a better public spokesperson for the university. Regent Tillie Bishop said something to the effect that Benson might not be the most polished diamond but with everyone working together, perhaps they could put some more facets on the diamond. The regents who opposed Benson (all Democrats) were opposed for various reasons, such as that Benson is a divisive figure on campus. Boulder faculty wanted someone who had risen from academia to help recruit and retain top faculty and students, much like 98 percent of CU's peers. Several students also wanted the search committee to reconvene. A motion by Regent Cindy Carlisle to have the committee reconvene and bring forth 3-5 finalists, including Benson if he desired, failed. More than 100 people attended the regents meeting, and about 30 people spoke. Hayes says there were also 1,250 e-mails sent just between 11 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday on Benson. President Hank Brown sat in the back observing. Student leader Charles Gilford was disappointed by the vote and said he wished more regents had taken the time to meet with students, whom they are supposed to be representing.
University of Colorado regents are scheduled to vote tomorrow, 2/20, on Bruce Benson, finalist to be CU system president. What do you think? Will the regents send the search committee back to look for another candidate?
It's not a slam dunk. Some worry that he has only a bachelor's degree. Others are upset he built his career in oil and gas. Others don't like that he funded a GOP-backed 527.
Professor Jeff Mitton said earlier this month that it has been "turbulent" on campus. He says this is yet another potential prez brought forward as a sole finalist, rather than one of a few finalists. Mary Kraus chairs the geology department, which has benefited from donations by Mr. Benson, a CU geology graduate. She is enthusiastically supporting Benson's nomination. Jerry Hauser, former chair for the Boulder Faculty Assembly, says of course everyone in the geology department is going to think Benson is the second coming. Still, Hauser says Kraus and Patty Limerick, another Benson supporter, are very well-respected at CU.
Faculty and students have already voted against supporting Benson's nomination. So far, the three Democrats on the nine-member Board of Regents are all expected to vote no on Benson.
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He's not a university president, but faculty are upset with John Lavine, the dean at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He's been in the hot seat since a columnist at the student newspaper raised questions over anonymous quotes in a piece Lavine wrote in the alumni magazine. (some might say he's been in the hot seat for a while, with the changes he wants to make to the journalism program) Now some members of the faculty have come out with a public statement and letter to Lavine saying they are "deeply troubled." This after Lavine's questionable use of the quote spawned articles in The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times. Note, David Protess, the professor whose investigative journalism students have helped free men on death row, signed on to both.
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On a lighter note, see the lunar eclipse tomorrow, 2/20! Watch from the backyard, or head to the University of Denver's Historic Chamberlain Observatory. Telescopes and experts available. 2930 E. Warren Ave.
University of Colorado regents are scheduled to vote tomorrow, 2/20, on Bruce Benson, finalist to be CU system president. What do you think? Will the regents send the search committee back to look for another candidate?
It's not a slam dunk. Some worry that he has only a bachelor's degree. Others are upset he built his career in oil and gas. Others don't like that he funded a GOP-backed 527.
Professor Jeff Mitton said earlier this month that it has been "turbulent" on campus. He says this is yet another potential prez brought forward as a sole finalist, rather than one of a few finalists. Mary Kraus chairs the geology department, which has benefited from donations by Mr. Benson, a CU geology graduate. She is enthusiastically supporting Benson's nomination. Jerry Hauser, former chair for the Boulder Faculty Assembly, says of course everyone in the geology department is going to think Benson is the second coming. Still, Hauser says Kraus and Patty Limerick, another Benson supporter, are very well-respected at CU.
Faculty and students have already voted against supporting Benson's nomination. So far, the three Democrats on the nine-member Board of Regents are all expected to vote no on Benson.
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He's not a university president, but faculty are upset with John Lavine, the dean at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He's been in the hot seat since a columnist at the student newspaper raised questions over anonymous quotes in a piece Lavine wrote in the alumni magazine. (some might say he's been in the hot seat for a while, with the changes he wants to make to the journalism program) Now some members of the faculty have come out with a public statement and letter to Lavine saying they are "deeply troubled." This after Lavine's questionable use of the quote spawned articles in The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times. Note, David Protess, the professor whose investigative journalism students have helped free men on death row, signed on to both.
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On a lighter note, see the lunar eclipse tomorrow, 2/20! Watch from the backyard, or head to the University of Denver's Historic Chamberlain Observatory. Telescopes and experts available. 2930 E. Warren Ave.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Wayne Wang
Want to see director Wayne Wang ("Chan is Missing," "The Joy Luck Club") in person? He'll be in Denver over President's Day weekend for screenings of four of his movies, including a new one. All showings are at the Starz Film Center.
_ Saturday, 2/16, @ 5 p.m. is "Chinese Box." Screenwriter Larry Gross also will attend. Then at 7:45 p.m., is the new project
_ Sunday, 2/17, @ 4 p.m., "Life is Cheap...But Toilet Paper is Expensive"
_ Monday, 2/18, 7 p.m., "Smoke" UPDATE: THEY'RE NOW SAYING MR. WANG WON'T BE AT THIS SHOW DUE TO ILLNESS
More details here
_ Saturday, 2/16, @ 5 p.m. is "Chinese Box." Screenwriter Larry Gross also will attend. Then at 7:45 p.m., is the new project
_ Sunday, 2/17, @ 4 p.m., "Life is Cheap...But Toilet Paper is Expensive"
_ Monday, 2/18, 7 p.m., "Smoke" UPDATE: THEY'RE NOW SAYING MR. WANG WON'T BE AT THIS SHOW DUE TO ILLNESS
More details here
Monday, February 11, 2008
KEXP and Radio New York are teaming up. That means KEXP programming is going to end up on terrestrial airwaves beginning 3/24. It'll also mean more NYC bands getting "in-studio" performances on KEXP.
Chicago Tribune music critic Greg Kot is a guest on Conan O'Brien tonight. (2/11)
Chicago Tribune music critic Greg Kot is a guest on Conan O'Brien tonight. (2/11)
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
The Forecast
Chinese New Year is Thursday, Year of the Rat. There will be performances and more at the Far East Center on Thursday but also on the weekend. Starting around noon, through the afternoon, there will be lion dances, martial arts demos, etc, at various times at the Far East Center on Federal and Alameda (free. It may be easier to park in the neighborhood if there's no room for your car at the Far East Center).
There are also celebrations (you need to buy tickets) in Aurora (details) and in Denver (details)
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Fancy Tiger at Ellsworth and Broadway is now 2 stores...one with crafts and sewing/knitting/craft classes, and a new spot across the street for clothing. A grand opening party for the clothes shop is Feb. 22. With cupcakes!
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The Fancy Tiger party is 7-10, which means you have time to stop there before you see the Drive By Truckers at the Ogden, if you're so inclined. Or you can stay at Fancy Tiger and see DBT the next night in Boulder at the Fox.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
The news
Barack Obama himself will be in Denver on Wednesday morning for a rally at Magness Arena at the University of Denver. Open to the public and free. Obama trails Hillary by a lot in terms of delegates for the Dems nomination, but he did have that big win in South Carolina's Democratic primary over the weekend. He also trails Hillary in polls in states with a lot of delegates, but according to a poll in The Denver Post, he and Hillary are about even in Colorado. So he'll be in Colorado to rally supporters and try to win over undecided voters.
For fans of Straight No Chaser, the a cappella group from Indiana University: They're doing a show in Denver at Cherry Creek High School. This group isn't the original group that did that great version of 12 Days circulating online, but if you want to go, you can get tickets from Pam Berke at (720) 529-9091.
After 10 years of dead ends, Boulder police have arrested a suspect in the brutal death of CU student Susannah Chase in 1997. It was the first homicide in Boulder for lead Detective Chuck Heidel. He said he kept in touch with Chase's parents over the years to tell them of updates in the case, including lots of blind alleys and dead ends. "It was tough to tell them about those dead ends." It was a different story Friday, when he told the family of a DNA match from the crime to a man sentenced in Wyoming for a kidnapping there. "We're extremely happy," Heidel said.
For fans of Straight No Chaser, the a cappella group from Indiana University: They're doing a show in Denver at Cherry Creek High School. This group isn't the original group that did that great version of 12 Days circulating online, but if you want to go, you can get tickets from Pam Berke at (720) 529-9091.
After 10 years of dead ends, Boulder police have arrested a suspect in the brutal death of CU student Susannah Chase in 1997. It was the first homicide in Boulder for lead Detective Chuck Heidel. He said he kept in touch with Chase's parents over the years to tell them of updates in the case, including lots of blind alleys and dead ends. "It was tough to tell them about those dead ends." It was a different story Friday, when he told the family of a DNA match from the crime to a man sentenced in Wyoming for a kidnapping there. "We're extremely happy," Heidel said.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
The Fray : Live ticket update
Fans of The Fray got up early this morning to get $10 tickets for three shows next weekend at the Bluebird, capacity about 500. The ticket line at 9 a.m. stretched from the Bluebird box office to the end of the block, down the length of Adams St. to 16th and around the corner down 16th. SO here are the people on the second bend, after the line went from Colfax to Adams to 16th:
By 11:30 a.m., the box office had sold tickets to 103 people, and the people at the corner of Adams and Colfax were #200 in line to get tickets. A woman behind us who counted everyone in line said we were at about 480. Considering there were 1,600 tickets available total for all 3 shows, and we could only make Friday's show, we bailed. But the line is still there, and there's still hope if you know someone in line before about spot #350 (people keep cutting to join friends further ahead in line). If you're not in line already though, you might as well not bother.
By 11:30 a.m., the box office had sold tickets to 103 people, and the people at the corner of Adams and Colfax were #200 in line to get tickets. A woman behind us who counted everyone in line said we were at about 480. Considering there were 1,600 tickets available total for all 3 shows, and we could only make Friday's show, we bailed. But the line is still there, and there's still hope if you know someone in line before about spot #350 (people keep cutting to join friends further ahead in line). If you're not in line already though, you might as well not bother.
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