Things to do in Denver when you’re Democratic

During the 2008 Democratic National Convention, many cultural events will be taking place throughout Denver. Most of the DNC action takes place in Downtown Denver andsurrounding neighborhoods. All the events featured below are open to the public, andmost are free or reasonably priced.

Dialog:City Where: Neighborhoods throughout Denver Dates: Thursday, 8/21/08 - Friday, 8/29/08Time: Various

Dialog:City will get the conversation started through interactive, site-specific works byinternationally renowned artists and designers. Throughout the week, interestedDenverites are invited to participate in the free, open to the public, exhibits. Keep your eyes peeled for Political Karaoke, which will be stationed at bars and restaurants aroundtown, where you can re-perform 2008 political addresses from candidates of bothRepublican and Democratic parties. The Lab of Art + Ideas at Belmar will host ‘ArtificialIntelligence is Better than No Intelligence’ where you can ask IE Presidential CandidateDiNA any question you have and receive a pretty persuasive answer. For dates, times andmore information about all Dialog:City events visit www.dialogcity.org.

American Presidential Experience

Where: Invesco FieldDates: Friday. 8/22/29 - Friday 8/29/08Time: 9:30am - 8:30 pm

The American Presidential Experience at Invesco Field at Mile High brings Washingtonto Downtown Denver with exhibits that include the original Declaration of Independence,life-size replicas of Air Force One and the Oval Office, actual presidential shoes and alimo, First Lady inaugural gowns and an infamous Florida voting machine from the 2000 presidential election. Tickets are $9.75 - $15 and can be purchased atwww.presidentialexperience.com.

Green Frontier Fest and the New Energy Station

Where: Denver Performing Arts Complex, Sculpture Park (Intersection of Speer andChampa)Date: Sunday, 8/24/08Time: 10:00 am- 6:00 pm

Green Frontier Fest will feature interactive and educational exhibits, presentations, afarmers market, an eco-carnival and a spectrum of sustainable options from renewabletechnologies to solutions that can be implemented in the home. Sculpture Park (picturedabove) will be home to the New Energy Station (runs through the 28th) and showcaseColorado's new energy innovations. Green Frontier Fest is striving to be a Zero WasteEvent, so be sure to use the recycling receptacles and pack it in/pack it out. Admission is

 

free and be sure to use a green mode of transportation to get there (consider theFreewheelin' Citywide Bike-Sharing Program - 1,000 bikes are available free of charge atvarious bike racks around town). For more information, visit www.greenfrontierfest.com.

Cinemocracy Rocks! Where: Red Rocks AmphitheatreDate: Monday, 8/25/08Time: 6:00 pm

How do you define Democracy? Get the perspective of others Cinemocracy Rocks!, ashort film festival held at Red Rocks in Morrison. Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Secured-seating tickets can be purchased for $20 and includes asubscription to GOOD Magazine. For more information, visit www.cinemocracy.org.

2008 Rocky Mountain Roundtable

Where: Denver Performing Arts ComplexDate: Monday 8/25/08 – Wednesday 8/27/08Time: Various

The 2008 Rocky Mountain Roundtable is a series of ten discussions on critical issues of the day, including health, education, philanthropy, retirement security, energy and climatechange, international relations, transportation infrastructure, emergency preparedness andtechnology. Participants include former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, TomBrokaw, Ben Affleck, and former Senator Tom Daschle. The roundtable takes place at theDPAC in Downtown Denver and tickets are $12 (available starting 8/11/08.) For moreticket and schedule information, visit www.2008rmr.org.

Unconventional Women Where: Denver Performing Arts ComplexDate: Monday, 8/25/08Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hosted by Ambassador Swanee Hunt, Unconventional Women features non-partisanconversations among internationally-known leaders and experts intended to encouragewomen into political action as candidates, supporters, and mentors. For moreinformation, visit www.unconventionalwomen.org.

And more events...

There are many more events taking place convention week and not all have political spin.The Denver Art Museum located in the Golden Triangle will host a free day at themuseum on 8/25. The Rock the Vote Ballot Bash concert, featuring Wyclef Jean, is sureto be a good time (if you can score one of the 1,700 tickets.) Or, catch a free shuttle fromdowntown to Historic Highland Square in the Highlands and receive discounts atneighborhood restaurants and bars. Too learn about more events,visit www.denverconvention2008.com