Magic is under attack, and David Copperfield is sick of it. Granted, the art of illusion has prompted wonder and skepticism ever since ancient times, but only in the last decade has mainstream TV gotten into the business of poking holes in it.
“I find revealing the secrets of magic quite reprehensible,” Copperfield said via e-mail. [...]
It’s always darkest (and lately, coldest) just before the sweet, sweet light.
There are lots of reasons to celebrate the winter solstice — in my girlfriend’s case, because it signals the end of shorter days and the incremental introduction of more sunlight. (You know, that whole seasonal affective disorder thing…) But whether it’s a spiritual reason [...]
Now and Zen: Buddha watches over the dance floor at 940 Lincoln St.
Early in the evening, the nightclub Zen (940 Lincoln St.) could be mistaken for a quiet, upscale bar in Cherry Creek. Black tables and banquettes are offset by red fabrics and flickering candles, and the hip, older crowd chats above down-tempo electronica.
Around 11 [...]
René Heredia should be no stranger to anyone with an eye on the metro-area cultural calendar. The award-winning dancer and guitar player has made a name for himself internationally with his passionate performances, including this weekend’s “The Gypsy Chicks & Flamenco Fantasy Theatre.”
Self-described as the “true flamenco,” the show features palmas (hand clapping), pitos (finger [...]
Tijuana SweetCakes leads “Cirque de Ole!” at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret through Sept. 26. Photo from lannies.com.
If “Cirque de Ole!” sounds like a Latin musical revue with a showy, burlesque edge, well… that’s because it is (dang, you’re smart). Running at 11 p.m. on Friday nights through Sept. 26, the variety show is led by Kim [...]
