http://rockymountainnews.com/news/entertainment/more-entertainment/?partner=RSSRocky Mountain News Stories: More Entertainmenten-usentertainment/more-entertainmenthttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/jan/07/fray-offers-laid-back-preview-of-new-album/?partner=RSSREVIEW brownm@rockymountainnews.com (Mark Brown)Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-154850-733414entertainment/more-entertainmentMark BrownLocalFray offers laid-back preview of new albumRocky Mountain Newsfray-offers-laid-back-preview-of-new-albumurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-154850-733414Change733414Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/jan/05/good-strategy-the-goal/?partner=RSSIan Gold, retired Denver Broncos linebacker chess enthusiast, was my guest at the Nuggets' Family Chess Knight Nov. 30 at Pepsi Center. He talked to the audience about his passion for writing and his Web site: WhatAreKidsSaying.com. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:58:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-154331-733412entertainment/more-entertainmentTodd Bardwick, Special to the RockyLocalGood strategy the goalRocky Mountain Newsgood-strategy-the-goalurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-154331-733412Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/jan/01/wrestling-film-villain-triggered-new-image/?partner=RSSMy choice for pro wrestler of the year is Chris Jericho, who picked up his new ring persona after watching Javier Bardem portray the merciless killer in No Country for Old Men. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:48:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-153702-733408entertainment/more-entertainmentBy Alex Marvez, Scripps Howard News ServiceLocalWRESTLING: Film villain triggered new imageRocky Mountain Newswrestling-film-villain-triggered-new-imageurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-153702-733408Change733408Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/25/resolve-to-enjoy-new-years-eve/?partner=RSSDenver is readying itself for another night of New Year's debauchery. So we asked three of Denver's club and party gurus what they expect out of this holiday. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152142-733401entertainment/more-entertainmentRocky Mountain NewsLocalResolve to enjoy New Year's EveRocky Mountain Newsresolve-to-enjoy-new-years-eveurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152142-733401Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/25/wrestling-flairs-retirement-top-grappling-story/?partner=RSSNine months after his World Wrestling Entertainment retirement, Ric Flair is still stealing the show. His decision to end his 36-year career is wrestling's top story of 2008. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152155-733401entertainment/more-entertainmentBy Alex Marvez, Scripps Howard News ServiceLocalWrestling: Flair's retirement top grappling story of '08Rocky Mountain Newswrestling-flairs-retirement-top-grappling-storyurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152155-733401Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/24/year-in-review-music-amp-dance/?partner=RSSIt was a year of renovation and personnel changes as Boettcher Hall and a number of local arts groups (Colorado Symphony, Colorado Ballet) named new leaders. shulgoldm@rockymountainnews.com (Marc Shulgold)Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:07:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152288-733400entertainment/more-entertainmentMarc ShulgoldLocalYear in review: Music & danceRocky Mountain Newsyear-in-review-music-amp-danceurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152288-733400Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/24/2008-year-in-review-pop-music/?partner=RSSIt was another record year in music: record grosses for the concert industry, record losses and layoffs for the music publishing industry. We didn't see those problems here quite so much; Denver is a great music town and the local scene still thrives. But it's unlikely that '09 will be as good to music or musicians - we might look back on 2008 as the good old days. brownm@rockymountainnews.com (Mark Brown)Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:04:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152277-733400entertainment/more-entertainmentMark BrownLocal2008 year in review: Pop musicRocky Mountain News2008-year-in-review-pop-musicurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152277-733400Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/24/who-doesnt-have-a-top-10/?partner=RSSAs the traditional critical epicenters have dispersed across the democratic Net, so, too, have the top 10 lists everyone loves to make. Everyone's a critic and everyone has a list. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:59:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152283-733400entertainment/more-entertainmentBy Jake Coyle, Associated PressLocalWho doesn't have a top 10?Rocky Mountain Newswho-doesnt-have-a-top-10urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152283-733400Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/24/2008-review-celebrities/?partner=RSSIt was a year of ups and downs on the celebrity front. We offer are 10 of the year's highlights (or lowlights, as the case may be). pearsonm@rockymountainnews.com (Mike Pearson)Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:38:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152300-733400entertainment/more-entertainmentMike PearsonLocal2008 Review: CelebritiesRocky Mountain News2008-review-celebritiesurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152300-733400Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/24/2008-review-stage/?partner=RSSIt's been a tumultuous year, to put it mildly. Theatrically, Denver shone as the host of the National Performing Arts Convention and, at the same time, Theatre Communications Group. Conventioneers missed most of the year's top 10 best shows. bornsteinl@rockymountainnews.com (Lisa Bornstein)Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:32:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152292-733400entertainment/more-entertainmentLisa BornsteinLocal2008 Review: StageRocky Mountain News2008-review-stageurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152292-733400Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/24/2008-review-visual-arts/?partner=RSSCertain events mark the year as one of dramatic cultural change and growth, now tinged with the shadow of uncertain economic times facing everyone in the art, architectural and peservation communities. chandlerm@rockymountainnews.com (Mary Voelz Chandler)Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:29:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152296-733400entertainment/more-entertainmentMary Voelz ChandlerLocal2008 Review: Visual artsRocky Mountain News2008-review-visual-artsurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152296-733400Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/19/pop-go-the-holidays/?partner=RSSThe holidays are all about tradition. Hanging ornaments and mistletoe. Stringing popcorn and sipping eggnog. Singing carols and getting warm by the fire. Well, for those of us like Frank "I find tinsel distracting" Costanza, it's time to recognize the traditions that make this season not only merry and bright, but naughty and nice. From Festivus and Chrismukkuh to Cheech and Chong and Hanukkuh Harry, here's our little gift of favorite holiday moments from the world of pop culture. kennedyl@rockymountainnews.com (Lesley Kennedy)Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150643-733395entertainment/more-entertainmentLesley KennedyLocalPop go the holidaysRocky Mountain Newspop-go-the-holidaysurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150643-733395Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/18/tommy-chong-describes-how-drug-humor-intoxicated/?partner=RSSIf your idea of a good laugh comes rolled up in Half Baked, Friday or any of other stoner cinema, you have Cheech & Chong to thank. Tommy Chong talked to the Rocky's Mike Pearson about those films. pearsonm@rockymountainnews.com (Mike Pearson)Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150365-733394entertainment/more-entertainmentMike PearsonLocalTommy Chong describes how drug humor intoxicated AmericaRocky Mountain Newstommy-chong-describes-how-drug-humor-intoxicatedurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150365-733394Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/18/wrestling-summers-butchers-movie-role/?partner=RSSDylan Keith Summers didn't have to stretch in his first acting role. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150373-733394entertainment/more-entertainmentBy Alex Marvez, Scripps Howard News ServiceLocalWrestling: Summers 'Butchers' movie roleRocky Mountain Newswrestling-summers-butchers-movie-roleurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150373-733394Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/18/kings-of-stoner-comedy-cheech-chong-reclaim/?partner=RSSAhead of shows at the Paramount Theatre this weekend, groundbreaking 1970s stoner-comedy duo Cheech & Chong talk about reuniting after a rancorous decades-long falling out. brownm@rockymountainnews.com (Mark Brown)Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150350-733394entertainment/more-entertainmentMark BrownLocalKings of stoner comedy, Cheech & Chong reclaim their thronesRocky Mountain Newskings-of-stoner-comedy-cheech-chong-reclaimurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150350-733394Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/18/review-diamond-gives-gem-of-a-show/?partner=RSSREVIEW brownm@rockymountainnews.com (Mark Brown)Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150111-733394entertainment/more-entertainmentMark BrownLocalREVIEW: Diamond gives gem of a show Rocky Mountain Newsreview-diamond-gives-gem-of-a-showurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150111-733394Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/12/las-vegas-showgirls-try-to-save-the-show/?partner=RSSA place that rarely preserves its past is now trying to preserve its pasties. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-148458-733388entertainment/more-entertainmentBy Kathleen Hennessey, Associated PressLocalLas Vegas showgirls try to save the showRocky Mountain Newslas-vegas-showgirls-try-to-save-the-showurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-148458-733388Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/11/jumping-ship-to-mixed-martial-arts/?partner=RSSBobby Lashley makes his mixed martial arts debut Saturday versus Joshua Franklin on a nontelevised Mixed Fighting Alliance show in Miami. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-148291-733387entertainment/more-entertainmentBy Alex Marvez, Scripps Howard News ServiceLocalJumping ship to mixed martial artsRocky Mountain Newsjumping-ship-to-mixed-martial-artsurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-148291-733387Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/09/oasis-ryan-adams-a-fine-match-in-broomfield-show/?partner=RSSAt first it seems an odd pairing of acts. Oasis is a band of pop-rock stars that plays stadiums around the world. Ryan Adams' latest incarnation is with his fine band The Cardinals. It seemed the only characteristic the two share were their lead singers' penchant for being, um, outspoken. brownm@rockymountainnews.com (Mark Brown)Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-147634-733385entertainment/more-entertainmentMark BrownLocalOasis, Ryan Adams a fine match in Broomfield showRocky Mountain Newsoasis-ryan-adams-a-fine-match-in-broomfield-showurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-147634-733385Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/04/a-light-touch-for-love/?partner=RSSChances are that most guys wouldn't think about popping the big question at a freezing, nighttime parade in December. But Rick Enslinger realized that Denver's Parade of Lights was the only place he'd propose to his girlfriend, Lisa, now his wife. lehndorffj@rockymountainnews.com (John Lehndorff)Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-146590-733380entertainment/more-entertainmentJohn LehndorffLocalA light touch for love Rocky Mountain Newsa-light-touch-for-loveurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-146590-733380Change0Usable