http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:46:06 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:10:38 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Snowboarding-comes-to-downtown-Denver-with-the-Backyard-Bang-Rail-Jam?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner As Colorado’s many mountain resorts mark their opening days this month, plenty of Denver locals are ready to pack up their snowboards and head west to the slopes. This weekend those who want to watch some talented riders won’t have to go ... free art family music winter sports Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:10:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Snowboarding-comes-to-downtown-Denver-with-the-Backyard-Bang-Rail-Jam?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Thousands-of-zombies-invade-downtown-Denver?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner One of the undead souls roaming the city streets (more photos below)In 2009, popular culture is saturated with the undead. The film Zombieland opened at number one in its first week in theaters, but it is only the most recent in a series of wildly su... LoDo 16th Street Mall holiday slideshow parade Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:59:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Thousands-of-zombies-invade-downtown-Denver?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Downtown-restaurant-owner-arrested-in-connection-with-deadly-shooting?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner Yan De YangDenver PoliceOn Thursday at about 3:30 pm, a man was shot inside the popular Chopsticks and Sushi restaurant on Welton Street, just off the 16th Street Mall (map.) The victim was taken to Denver Health and pronounced dead, with multiple gu... news 16th Street Mall crime Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:36:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Downtown-restaurant-owner-arrested-in-connection-with-deadly-shooting?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Three-ways-to-kick-off-ski-season-in-downtown-Denver?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner As the weather starts to turn in Colorado, the minds of many locals start to slip deeply into a single track: winter sports. The state is home to more than 20 ski resorts, which have between them over 220 lifts, 1,700 trails and 28,000 skiable acres.... LoDo budget shopping family fashion video Union Station winter sports film Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:15:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Three-ways-to-kick-off-ski-season-in-downtown-Denver?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Marchers-police-protesters-outnumber-spectators-at-Denvers-Columbus-Day-Parade?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner Marching proud despite the weather One hundred years ago, in 1909, Italian Americans were still a target of anti-immigrant, anti-Catholic sentiment that had raged throughout the United States since the mid-19th century. It was under these circum... politics activism holiday slideshow history Civic Center parade Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:34:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Marchers-police-protesters-outnumber-spectators-at-Denvers-Columbus-Day-Parade?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Larimer-Hot-House-to-host-first-ever-tugglmob?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner The warm, inviting interior of Larimer Hot HouseThis week a recently-arrived downtown sandwich shop is teaming up with Denver-based website tuggl.com to support a worthy cause and give some relief to the wallets of hungry lunchers. On Thursday, Octob... LoDo food dining budget nonprofit Ballpark Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:29:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Larimer-Hot-House-to-host-first-ever-tugglmob?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Local-artist-local-wines-host-dizzying-show-downtown?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner       Image courtesy of Art by Nemo Unlike many other major US cities, Denver's downtown district hosts an increasing number of people who not only work, but also live, within the city center. One such person is local artist... 16th Street Mall bar art Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:50:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Local-artist-local-wines-host-dizzying-show-downtown?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Downtown-Denver-honored-as-bikefriendly?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner One hundred more "U-racks" are being installed downtownLocal pedal-power advocacy group Bike Denver launched a new program this year to recognize local businesses, organizations and workplaces that lead the way to make bicycle transportatio... news 16th Street Mall urbanism transit bikes Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:07:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Downtown-Denver-honored-as-bikefriendly?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Cirque-extends-stay-in-Denver?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner  While entertainment spending has suffered during the recession, Denver has been doing better than many other cities. The positive trend continued this week as the Cirque du Soleil announced it has extended the Denver run of its "Kooza&quot... dates art family Auraria summer theater Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:34:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Cirque-extends-stay-in-Denver?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Taste-of-Colorado-continues-through-Monday?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner Photo by Jesse Kulenski There's still time this long weekend to visit Taste of Colorado Festival in Civic Center Park (map.) The festival is going strong in its 26th year of showcasing local restaurants and artisans, as well as bringing nationally r... food dining free family parks music Civic Center summer Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:48:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Taste-of-Colorado-continues-through-Monday?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Gay-equality-supporters-stage-kissin-downtown?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner Lauren Fortmiller, 62 and Pamla Thiele, 61, proudly share a kiss Local students show their supportAt 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Saturday supporters of gay equality gathered simultaneously in over 50 cities across the US and Canada to eng... legal news activism 16th Street Mall Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:27:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Gay-equality-supporters-stage-kissin-downtown?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Twitter-beer-unite-locals-to-help-the-needy?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner Photo by Scott Lawan.It’s been fewer than four years since Twitter launched, but it has since become a household name. Enthusiastic users of the short-message and networking system wonder how they ever did without it, but many puzzled onlookers... technology activism nonprofit Ballpark beer Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:51:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Twitter-beer-unite-locals-to-help-the-needy?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Tattoos-and-Tassels-bump-and-grind-for-a-good-cause?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner  Most Denver residents know that the long stretch of Colfax Avenue is lined with inexpensive motels, many of which are in questionable condition. What they may not realize is that these motels are often housing families with young children. Ther... dates activism 16th Street Mall nonprofit music theater Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:35:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Tattoos-and-Tassels-bump-and-grind-for-a-good-cause?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Civic-Center-Park-to-host-free-weekend-concert-with-Lt-Dan-Band?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner This Saturday Denver’s Civic Center Park will come alive with the sound of music. In the past year the park has hosted numerous important cultural events, including a historic address by soon-to-be President Barack Obama. "Its location at ... free family parks music Civic Center summer Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:30:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Civic-Center-Park-to-host-free-weekend-concert-with-Lt-Dan-Band?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Cirque-du-Soleil-brings-a-little-box-of-wonder-to-downtown-Denver?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner In just under a month a bright yellow and blue big-top tent will unfurl outside of the Pepsi Center downtown, beckoning curious passersby with waving flags. Luc Tremblay stopped by the Hotel Monaco this week to fill us in on Kooza, Cirque du Soleil&r... dates art family Auraria video summer theater Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:52:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Cirque-du-Soleil-brings-a-little-box-of-wonder-to-downtown-Denver?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Denver-Mayor-the-State-of-the-City-is-cautious-optimism?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner Mayor John Hickenlooper No one likes to be the bearer of bad news, but sometimes it is unavoidable. Just a few days after his office announced a $120 million in budget cuts, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper gave his scheduled State of the City add... economy news government urbanism Civic Center Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:32:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Denver-Mayor-the-State-of-the-City-is-cautious-optimism?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m7d1-ESPN-Zone-goes-under-in-Denver-New-Tabor-Center-tenant-revealed?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner Downtown Denver just lost hundreds of televisions. For nearly eight years, the ESPN Zone sports bar lured patrons into the 23,000 square foot space in Tabor Center with unremarkable food, overpriced beer, and the promise that no sport that might conc... economy food 16th Street Mall bar Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:25:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m7d1-ESPN-Zone-goes-under-in-Denver-New-Tabor-Center-tenant-revealed?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m6d29-10000-flock-to-Civic-Center-for-Denver-Gay-Pride-weekend?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner Festival headliner Deborah Gibson (photo by Steve Gonzales)This weekend more than 100,000 people gathered in Denver’s Civic Center Park for the annual Gay Pride festival. Drag queens, families, church ministers and smartly-groomed dogs alike we... politics activism family holiday slideshow fashion parks music Civic Center summer parade Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:44:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m6d29-10000-flock-to-Civic-Center-for-Denver-Gay-Pride-weekend?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Celebrate-Bike-to-Work-Day-with-a-group-commute-downtown?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner Artwork by Dianne Stolz 2008With our 300+ days of sunshine a year and extensive trail system, Denver is a particularly bike-oriented city. Tomorrow, June 24th, this will be true more than perhaps any other day of the year, as Colorado celebrates Bike... health free environment parks Civic Center transit bikes summer Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:37:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Celebrate-Bike-to-Work-Day-with-a-group-commute-downtown?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Hundreds-of-Coloradoans-demonstrate-for-reform-in-Iran?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner Demonstrators show their support for Iranian dissent See images from the demonstrations below:Iranian police and paramilitary forces clashed with protestors in the city of Tehran over the weekend, assaulting them with tear gas, batons, bullets a... news politics activism slideshow Civic Center Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:47:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3907-Downtown-Denver-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Hundreds-of-Coloradoans-demonstrate-for-reform-in-Iran?cid=exrss-Downtown-Denver-Examiner