Castaways Lounge

Thousands of baby boomers were fleeing the coasts, lured to Colorado by the climate, the scenery, and the promise of endlessly flowing Coors. But with the deluge came a dilemma: so many young, active people — and so little that told them what was happening in their increasingly dynamic city. Thats where Westword came in. Today, Denver is again booming, welcoming another generation of young adults lured by the climate, the scenery, the countrys highest concentration of microbreweries, and, yes, the promise of legal marijuana. More than 1.6 million monthly active users go to westword.com to find stories on everything from political scandals to the hottest new bands, with gutsy reporting, stylish writing, and staffers whove won everything from the Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi feature-writing award to the Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism. Westword also gives back to the city with live events such as Artopia, our annual celebration of the arts, and the Westword Music Showcase, which every summer brings national headliners and scores of Denvers best local bands to a dozen venues in the Golden Triangle. In August, we highlight Denvers favorite food at Tacolandia; in September, we broaden the menu to shine the spotlight on Denvers entire dining scene at Feast. Four decades after its founding, Westword remains the voice of Denver for faithful readers who appreciate hard-hitting journalism. And better beer.