Alameda East’s vet/comic/heartthrob Kevin Fitzgerald is back on Animal Planet for the 10th season, starting Monday night.
The eve begins at 6 p.m. with a repeat of the special “Emergency Vets: Things That Pets Swallow.”
“It’s 24 years of what I’ve found in Denver’s animals’ stomachs,” says Fitz. “From a ferret to a bunny to an iguana to a dog to a cat – they’ve swallowed a Master Lock, a bra, a thong, a Halloween glow-skull, coins. It’s astonishing what animals eat.”
Then at 7 p.m. comes the new season, “E-Vet Interns,” a double-episode look at seven young doctors working at the animal hospital this past summer.
“They see everything the streets of Denver can throw at them,” says Fitz. “I think it’s the best thing we’ve ever done.”
Meanwhile, Fitz is planning “Kevapalooza” for Valentine’s night at the Oriental Theater. It’s a revival of his famous “Love Show,” with belly dancers, jugglers, bagpipes, a female Elvis impersonator (Shelvis). Doesn’t that sound romantic? It’s a benefit for The Children’s Hospital.
One is the loneliest number
5280 magazine is out with its Single in the City issue, with 20 of Denver’s beautiful but unattached. A party for them – and a few of you – comes down Wednesday night at DC10 First Class Lounge.
That’s where the issue will be unveiled. Not so long ago, 5280 editor Dan Brogan wanted the annual singles issue to feature all unknowns. This year, says 5280’s Keely Rubis, there are some Denver bold names, “but not your run-of-the-mill sports celebrities.”
Also: a story about dating deal breakers. Oh, I have a few of those up my sleeve.
Eats
Matthew Jansen has had a great five years with Mateo Restaurant Provencal in Boulder – so next month he’s opening Radda Trattoria. Named after a hill town in Tuscany, it has an all-day menu with $7 pizza, $4 minestre, $7 pasta and $17 pesce. … Watch for the restaurants going into the funky new Curtis hotel. Oceanaire is a high-end, fresh-fish mini-chain – and you feel like you’re in a 1930s ocean liner. According to its website, theoceanaire.com, it’s in a dozen cities, including Miami and Atlanta. And look for something wild at The Corner Office.
City spirit
Add Stephen Colbert and Blake Edwards to the roster of honorees at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, Feb. 28-March 4 in Aspen. Says Colbert of his Person of the Year Award: “I am humbled to be part of the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival’s tireless efforts to bring joy to the wealthy.” … Tabloids reporting that Justin Timberlake was flirting with Boulder babe Jessica Biel at the Golden Globe parties – with Cameron Diaz screaming at Biel to back off. … Robert Randolph & the Family Band at the Fox March 3 and 4, Umphrey’s McGee there March 5 and 6. … String Cheese Incident at the Fillmore March 22, 23 and 24. … Carson Kressley is lighting up Gay Ski Week in Aspen. He emceed a “Dating Game” at the Wheeler on Wednesday night. … Sez who: “Running is an unnatural act, except from enemies or to the bathroom.” George Carlin
Bill Husted’s column appears Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Husted also appears Tuesdays and Fridays on “Good Day Colorado” on Fox 31. You can reach him at 303-954-1486 or at bhusted@denverpost.com. Take a peek at Husted’s next column at denverpostbloghouse.com/husted.
