My go-to watering hole for espresso martinis is the Devil’s Drink, a swanky cocktail bar with a satanic spin that just relocated to Platte Street. So I’m used to sipping spritzes inside a coffin all year. This month, other bars will join the demonic bandwagon and dress themselves in Halloween decor. Expect creepy cocktails, ghoulish garnishes, and menus with a touch of the macabre.
From an inaugural music festival in Boulder to a charming neighborhood fall bash, here are the best events in and around the Mile High City this week. READ MORE ›
More terminally ill Coloradans than ever are turning to Denver Health’s Medical Aid in Dying clinic. We spent the summer witnessing the quiet decisions and final moments of those who chose when—and how—to say goodbye. READ MORE ›
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What’s the scariest thing about living in Colorado?
In honor of spooky season, we want to know what aspect of the Centennial State sends shivers down your spine. Is it the dreadful drivers? The horrifyingly high cost of living? Tell us, which one below gives you nightmares?
Last week we asked: Would you visit a witchcraft store in Denver? About 36 percent of respondents are eager to run their occult errands in Mile High City magick shops. Another 35 percent of voters were open to visiting but unsure they’d buy anything. And 25 percent don’t want to touch anything witchy with a 10-foot pole.
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