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Natural Composition

Slickrock be damned—the Moab Music Festival showcases southern Utah’s spectacular canyonlands in ways mountain biking never could.

On Top of the World

Award-winning journalist Mark Obmascik’s dishes on his new book about summiting Colorado’s 54 fourteeners.

Lookin’ Good

Scalpels may be shelved, but beauty is still in demand.

All the News that’s Fit to be Killed

Fifty-five days shy of the Rocky Mountain News’ 150th anniversary, the paper’s corporate owner shut it down. Executives of the E.W. Scripps Company said it had to be done. That’s one way of looking at it.

Beyond the Tragedy

Boulder author Dan Baum’s new book is a poignant account of culture, character, and the unshakable spirit of New Orleans.

Composition

Go sleek and modern this spring as designers showcase a reserved mood that pairs sophisticated forms with bold accessories.

Time to Sparkle

Look to local jewelry designers for gifts-or a festive touch to any ensemble.

Books: Island of Hope

John Shors follows up a smashing debut with an equally captivating second novel.

20 Best New Boutiques

They’re clever, stylish, and more niche than ever. The new shops of Denver’s indie retail scene say something about our evolving town (and taste). Vegan footwear? Handmade papers? Japano-funk? Premium olive oils? We’ve found your purveyors. Not to mention an influx of fashion hotspots brimming with urban-inspired threads, flirty dresses, and handmade jewelry. If the vibe seems decidedly feminine, chalk it up to our burgeoning tribe of women entrepreneurs. Another trend: the movement toward ecologically and socially responsible merchandise. Here, in no particular order, our 20 favorite discoveries.

Office Space

For autumn, designers took their fashion cues from the late 1950s and early 1960s, when daytime dressing called for classic, ladylike chic. This season, embrace ensemble outfits, complete with a full roster of fabulous accessories.

Fall Arts Preview

This season’s must-see lineup of music, film, theater, dance, and fine art in the Mile-High City.

Still Fresh

Twenty-plus years of casual-meets-fashion with Fresh Produce.

Local Label

Denver’s Ollie Sang brings sass and class to the national fashion scene.

The Softer Side of Spring

Fashion’s current love affair with the dress and skirt spills over into spring. Celebrate the season’s pervasive romance with fl oaty gowns, gauzy cocktail attire, and softly structured dresses.

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