EVENTS THE ART OF POETRY In celebration of National Poetry Month in April and Older Americans Month in May, the Lighthouse Writers Workshop presents this poetry writing workshop for older adult poets of all levels – even ones who don’t consider themselves as poets. This event will be a combination of both discussing and writing original poetry. WHEN: May 2, 9, and 16, 12 – 1 p.m. COST: This event is free, but registration is required. WHERE: Online INFO: denverlibrary.org/events/upcoming COURTESY OF DEBORAH LASTOWKA PUZZLES COURTESY OF STREETROOTS ANSWERS ARE ON PAGE 15 WHAT WE’RE WATCHING WITH JOHN ANZALONE Pixar Studios’ award-winning Monsters, Inc. tells the story of two monsters who must help a little girl return home, and in the process, realize that things aren’t always the way they seem. Join film professor, John Anzalone, for an in-depth look at this classic comedy. WHEN: May 8, 1:30 – 3 p.m. COST: This event is free, but registration is required. WHERE: Online INFO: denverlibrary.org/events DYKETOPIA FILM SERIES Every month, local comedians and queens, Kate McLachlan and Lee Robinson, present a throwback movie + hilarious commentary that will have you LOLing all night. Arrive early to get a good seat! WHEN: May 18, doors at 6 p.m., movie at 7 p.m. COST: $10 WHERE: Wide Right, 2100 Curtis St. INFO: widerightdenver.com ACROSS DOWN 1. Opening 6. Have a bawl 9. Th ey’re entered in court 14. Cat’s cry (Var.) 15. Afghani coin, once 16. Calculus calculation 17. Horse breed with a spotted coat 19. Old Spanish card game 20. Polite palindromic title 21. Common sense 22. Skin layer 23. Coves 25. Talk, talk, talk 26. Post-Civil War period 32. Stage pieces 33. Butcher’s cut 34. Taqueria La ___, restaurant in Northeast Portland 37. Desert of Chile 41. News bit LEARN TO COMPOST Learn the ins and outs of composting at this free, community event. WHEN: May 21, 10 – 11:30 a.m. COST: Free WHERE: Montbello Branch Library, 12955 Albrook Dr. INFO: denverlibrary.org/events/upcoming SLOAN’S LAKE SPRING BAZAAR This outdoor market will feature 80+ local vendors, pop-up bars, food trucks, music, and more. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. WHEN: May 21, 12 – 6 p.m. and May 22, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. COST: Free entry WHERE: 1611 Raleigh St. INFO: facebook.com/DenverBazaar 42. Indian melodies 43. Hoovers 48. Hair raiser? 49. Some billiard balls 50. Lexicographer’s concern 53. ___ of the above 54. Pass over 58. Flummoxed 59. Fish gelatin 61. Gathers leaves 62. Half a score 63. “Be-Bop-___” (Gene Vincent hit) 64. Quench 65. Part of a joule 66. Less ruddy 1. Muslim holy man 2. Asian palm 3. Spanish appetizer 4. Wander 5. Wise one 6. Gone bad, in Britain 7. Removal from power 8. Early stage of an animal 11-Down 9. Trudge 10. Citrus fruit 11. Fertilized egg 12. Flyboy 13. Porterhouse, e.g. 18. Keeps 23. As originally found 24. Sean Connery, for one 26. Dashboard abbr. 27. Bard’s “before” 28. Trigonometry abbr. 29. Kind of nerve 30. Pageant wear 31. Machu Picchu native 35. Greek god of thunder 36. Coiled fossil shell 38. “Act your ___!” 39. Blemish 40. Biblical beast 43. Ancient Rome’s ___ Virgins 44. Baked ___ 45. Less distant 46. Silver ___ 47. Garden with a snake 48. Food thickeners 51. Avid fan 52. “___ on Down the Road” (“Th e Wiz” song) 54. Stewpot 55. Injure severely 56. ___ of Man 57. Abdicator of 1917 60. Mind the ___ May 2022 DENVER VOICE 13 PUZZLE COURTESY OF STREET ROOTS, DENVER VOICE’S SISTER PAPER IN PORTLAND, OR PUZZLE COURTESY OF STREET ROOTS, DENVER VOICE’S SISTER PAPER IN PORTLAND, OR
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