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Tag Archives: Events
Artopia Pre-Party at Bar Standard, Rockstar Aaron’s Carnival Birthday Bash, Denver Cruisers and more… Oh my!
As it seems to happen a lot lately, I had a pretty busy couple of weeks. And, as is usually the case when that happens, I’ve neglected updating this blog in a timely manner. Fear not, for with one swift entry I shall catch up on everything that has been going on in my not-so-exciting life. Ready?
Click on the links to see the exclusive articles and photos on Examiner.com, or check out the embedded slideshows below for a wider selection of shots on my Flickr stream.
February 10 – Artopia Pre-Party at Bar Standard
This year, Westword’s Artopia promises to be bigger and more exciting than ever, spanning 4 venues and pretty much taking over the entire city block for the annual art-food-fashion-and-music party. I’m in no way affiliated with Westword, but I had so much fun at last year’s Artopia that I couldn’t resist bringing my camera this time around.
February 12 – Rockstar Aaron’s Carnival Birthday Bash at the Rockbar
This was one hell of a fun event. DJ Rockstar Aaron is known for throwing crazy parties for his Birthday every year, and this time was no exception. The party was hosted by Naughty Pierre Jean-Pierre St. Pierre and featured stilt walkers, burlesque performances by Lannie’s cabaret dancers Midnight Martini and Peggy Tulane, cameos by Maris the Great, Faggoria, Sid Pink and a slew of other colorful characters. There were clowns, little people, Single Ladies flash mob, and much more. The entire night seems like a blur to me now, but thankfully I have photos as evidence that it did, in fact, happen.
February 13 – I (heart) Cruisers at Casselman’s Bar and Venue
I (heart) Cruisers was a cruiser bike-themed Valentine’s Day party hosted by Denver Cruisers, which featured a fine art photography exhibit by Todd Van Fleet, music by DJ Ginger Perry, face painting, cruiser bike show, giveaways, a silent auction, and other cool stuff.
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Also tagged Artopia, Denver Cruisers, gigs, Nightlife, Photography, Rockstar Aaron
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Polarpalooza! at the Denver Zoo (10/7/09)
On October 7, SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District) and the Denver Zoo celebrated 20th Anniversary with free admission and various fun activities. It happened to be my day off, so I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to check it out, especially because it has been ages since I’ve been to the Denver Zoo.
I told myself that I am not leaving without at least some photos of monkeys and bears. My wishes were granted :-)
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Denver Cruisers – Ski Bums and Ski Bunnies (9/30/09) – Part 1 of 2
As I get more busy with work and outside projects, keeping this blog up-to-date can be somewhat difficult. However, I will continue to post on a regular basis, even if some of the subjects or events covered are a few weeks/months behind :)
Below are some of the photos form the last official Denver Cruisers ride of 2009, which took place on September 30th. To see the entire set, please visit my Flickr photo stream (or go straight to the Flickr slideshow). Also, be sure to check out my Denver Cruisers articles and slideshows on Examiner.com.
The ride started out at the usual Denver Cruisers meeting point – The Ginn Mill, and then proceeded to Lodo’s Bar and Grill.
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Oktoberfest 2009
It’s a big week for beer lovers in Denver, as Oktoberfest, Denver Beer Fest and Great American Beer Fest turn this already beer-friendly city into a brew-lover’s paradise.
Oktoberfest, a celebration of beer, food, music and German culture took place in Denver’s Ballpark Neighborhood on Larimer Street (between 20th and 22nd streets) on September 18-20th and will conclude on September 25-27th. It is an annual tradition that has been around for 40 years, but this year the celebration is particularly special — festival organizers announced that it will be the final Oktoberfest celebration in Denver, at least in its current incarnation.
Below are some of the photos I took last weekend. To see more, head on over to my Denver Nightlife Photography Examiner coverage of the event.
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