On Washington Avenue, Blue Canyon sits unassumingly nestled between two outdoors shops. It offers everything most sports bars do: TVs playing tonight’s games, a well outfitted bar, and sit down tables for dinner and lunch. What you may not realize is that the world’s most terrifying burger is on their menu: The Fire Burger. I…
There are many reasons that bring one happily to the eclectic Mercury Café. Thursday and Sunday, there’s the tantalizing desire to fluidly swirl about a room to live jazz and swing; Tuesdays, it is the chill free style of blues which beckons; and sometimes the intense tango or artful belly dancing could strike one’s fancy…
The underground music scene in Denver is a thriving place. The DIY (Do It Yourself) scene would not do much without Aaron Saye. Saye owns and operates a small venue off Federal Boulevard, called 7th Circle. He has been foundational in building and supporting the local Denver music scene here for over 10 years. He…
On Friday, the 25th, at 6:30 pm, Marquis Theater will be hosting an event with amazing music from various artists including Into It. Over It., The World is a Beautiful Place and I am No Longer Afraid to Die, The Sidekick, and Pinegrove. In an attempt to draw the Mines community into the real world,…
Rania Eldam, a graduate student here at Mines, is combining STEM and children’s literature to pique young girls’ interest in science. While she spends a lot of time working on her thesis, her current project involves writing a children’s book series. “I was looking for a place that was different,” she said of her decision…
For those interested in music of the Americana, bluegrass, and blues persuasion, the local band Coral Creek has just released a new album. They will be playing at the Buffalo Rose on October 16 at 8 PM. The show is free to attend. Coral Creek is a band featuring Chris Thompson on vocals and guitar…
For students looking for a way to embrace the arts off campus, there is a local exhibit that is sure to be thrilling and picturesque. The Foothills Art Center launched their 42nd Annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition on September 19, 2015. The exhibit runs until October 25, giving anyone enough time to see the…
It is well known that driving an electric car is much greener and better for the environment than driving a regular car. Tim Prior, owner of the eThos car sharing company, wants to take this a step further by incorporating car sharing (think of this as renting cars). Prior holds a master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Wisconsin, enjoys spending time looking at maps and reading zoning codes, and most people would call him a “car guy”. Prior said, “The quickest, simplest solution to me is the electric vehicle. There are more outlets in the world than gas stations.”
It is like stepping into heaven’s fast food restaurant. Modmarket has a modern design and a fresh feel that makes any foodie feel at home. The menu is diverse and filled with healthy options. Modmarket is a Colorado owned business that was started by two guys that were tired of the typical unhealthy and highly processed fast foods. So instead of complaining about it, Anthony Pigliacampo and Rob McColgan started their own restaurant centered around their wants.
One recent trend for young and old is creative entertainment. Offering painting classes paired with alcohol these places provide a creative experience paired with a fun, social atmosphere. Art on the Brix is one such place in Golden, located in the alley behind Indulge, next to Urban Escape Day Spa. Opened in October 2011, Art on the Brix offers guided classes that cover canvas and glass painting as well as providing open studios for local artists to work on their own projects.