OFFICIAL DNC EVENTS

Denver 2008 Convention Marketplace
Ongoing
at Civic Center Park, Denver, CO
The 2008 Democratic National Convention Host Committee has created a unique and affordable way for Colorado to showcase its culture and diversity during the DNC. With over 50,000 people coming to Denver, this expo is a great way for you to showcase,
sell, or share information on your organization. Exhibit booths are available for only $300, and open to any Colorado business.

American Presidential Experience
Event is ongoing: Until Friday, August 29, 2008
at Invesco Field at Mile High, 2755 West 17th Ave, Denver
The Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee brings the American Presidential Experience, the largest traveling exhibit of presidential memorabilia, into the Mile High City. Appearing for the first time in the Rocky Mountain Region, the spectacular 150,000-square-foot, non-partisan exhibit invites everyone to learn more about democracy in action through educational exhibits celebrating three centuries of presidential history. The non-partisan exhibit will include a wide variety of items and activities, including life-size replicas of Air Force One and the Oval Office, six presidential libraries (from three Republican and three Democratic administrations), a collection of first lady gowns, and celebrity book author signings.

PROTEST GROUPS / RALLIES

Families for Obama Rally and Play Date!
Tuesday, Aug 26 10:00a to 12:00p
at Children's Museum of Denver, Denver, CO
Open to the public. Mothers, Fathers, Grandmothers, Grandfathers, Aunts, Uncles, Brothers, Sisters, Babies, Toddlers and Older Kids are invited to a "Familes for Obama" Rally

Rally for Climate Leadership
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At Lincoln Park, 8th Street and 9th Avenue, Greeley, CO

Re-create 68 protest
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
At Civic Center Park, 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver,
No more free pass for the Democrats. Join R68 and others as we march to end all illegal imperialist occupations in Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Hawaii, North America, and others. The Dems have the power to put an end to the United States’ illegal colonizations and wars, but they will not without pressure from the people. Join us as we create that pressure and say:

We Are Change Colorado protest
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Civic Center Park, 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO

March in Celebration of Women's Equality Day
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Designated Parade Route, Denver, CO
Colorado Women Count/Women Vote

Confront the Spectacle- We vote no!
Tuesday, Aug 26 12:00p
at Pepsi Center, Denver, CO
Open to the public. As delegates arrive at the Pepsi Center, snake marches will converge on the entrances in order to create spaces for different levels of delegate movement disruption.

Concerned Men of America Parade
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Designated Parade Route, Denver, CO

Citizens for Obama March for Democracy
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Designated Parade Route, Denver, CO

Abortion Rally
Tuesday, Aug. 25 7:30p to 9:30p
Martin Luther King Park, East 38th Avenue and Newport Street, Stapleton, Denver
Dr. Alveda King, niece of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and director of the African American Outreach for the Gospel of Life Ministries, will be the featured speaker at the Archdiocese of Denver's "Light in the Darkness" prayer vigil and rally against abortion. Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput and Pastor Ralph Beechum of House of Joy Miracle Deliverance Church will also speak. The rally will be held near the Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Abortion Clinic.

UNOFFICIAL DNC EVENTS

MEDIA BRIEFINGS/EVENTS

Daily Convention Press Briefing
Monday, Aug. 25 9:30a
At Colorado Convention Center, Rm. 601

Media reform and clean, fair, transparent elections
Tuesday, Aug 26 9:00a
at Central Presbyterian Church, Denver, CO
Open to the public. The Progressive Democrats of America will host a day of discussion around media reform and the need for clean, fair and transparent elections. See website for details.

Airplane Overflights with a Focus on Energy Development
Tuesday, Aug. 26 9:00a
At JeffCo Airport
EcoFlight will be offering aerial tours to provide media with a first-hand, bird’s-eye view of Colorado’s drilling boom. There are two scheduled flights, which can accommodate up to 8 passengers, each leaving at 9:00 AM.  Flights will be approximately 1 ½ hours. This flight will highlight public lands that have been protected in the Wilderness and National Park systems, as well as roadless National Forest backcountry, currently under attack by the Bush Administration, pushing through an 11th-hour rule to undo these lands’ protections. 

Families USA holds news conference re: Census Bureau data on uninsured Americans
Tuesday, Aug 26 11:00a
at Hilton Garden Inn, Denver, CO
Credential required. Families USA, along with US Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ron Pollack (exec. dir.) will hold a news conference to discuss Census Bureau data on uninsured Americans.

“Citizens for McCain” Press Conference
Tuesday, Aug. 26 Time TBD
Mitt Romney speaks
At Location TBD
Former Governor of Massachusetts and possible Vice Presidential candidate address

Daily Show with Jon Stewart in Denver
Tuesday, Aug 26 2:00p
at Byron Theatre in DU's Newman Center, Denver, CO
Open to the public. Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” will tape from Denver during the DNC. Tickets required.

From Soundbites to Solutions: Bias, Punditry, & the Press in the 2008 Election
Tuesday, Aug 26 3:00p to 5:00p
at Starz FilmCenter, Denver, CO
Open to the public. Panel will feature senior media and political pundits from Newsweek, NPR, CNN, Salon.com, The Nation, and MSNBC.

STATE DELEGATIONS EVENTS

Delegate Breakfast
Tuesday, Aug 26 7:30a
at Renaissance Denver, Denver, CO
Invitation only. Private event with Maryland Democratic party.

Minnesota Delegates lunch
Tuesday, Aug 26 12:00p
at Morton's of Chicago, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Hosted by Mesabi Fund Congressman Jim Oberstar.

LGBT Delegate Luncheon
Tuesday, Aug 26 12:30p
at Sheraton Denver Hotel (formerly the Adams Mark Hotel), Denver, CO
Invitation only. Hosted by Congressman Barney Frank.

Celebrating Your Delegation
Tuesday, Aug 26 10:00p
at Coors Field, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Hosted by United Pilots Political Action.

RECEPTIONS/SPONSORED PARTIES

Breakfast with Mayor Hickenloooper
Tuesday, Aug 26 7:30a
at Tamayo Restaurant, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Hosted by Kamlet Shepherd.

Celebration of Civil Rights Icons and 'Movie Makers with a Message' Reception
Tuesday, Aug 26 9:00a
at Earl's Restaurant, Denver, CO
Open to the public (RSVP required). Party with a Purpose and the Creative Coalition will honor Coretta Scott King, Shirley Chisholm, Fannie Lou Hamer and Ron Brown.

Vernon Jordan Brunch
Tuesday, Aug 26 9:00a
at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Hosted by the Akin Gump Strauss Hauer Feld LLP.

Congressional Black Caucus Political Education
Tuesday, Aug 26 9:00a
at Sherman Event Center, Denver, CO
By invitation only.

Spotlight Award Morning Reception Honoring Annette Bening
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 9:00a to 11;00
at Earls Restaurant Downtown, 140-1600 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO
In association with Nehemiah Corp. of America, The Creative Coalition will honor actress Annette Bening and preview highlights from the soon-to-be-released Screen Media Films documentary narrated by Ms. Bening, 14 Women, which chronicles the life and times of the 14 female Senators in the 109th Congress.

FSR Financial Literary Brunch
Tuesday, Aug 26 10:00a
at Mile High Station, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Sponsored by Allstate, Bank of America, Capital One, Charles Schwab, Fidelity and U.S. Bank, Wachovia, Wells Fargo and more.

Clean Energy Group brunch
Tuesday, Aug 26 10:00a
at Samba Room, Denver, CO
By invitation only.

NEA VIP reception
Tuesday, Aug 26 10:30a
at University of Denver, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Hosted by National Education Association.

DSCC Breakfast
Tuesday, Aug 26 10:30a
at Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Hosted by Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

Congressional Quarterly Bruncheon
Tuesday, Aug 26 11:00a to 1:00p
at Zengo, Denver, CO
Registration required. CQ Bruncheon - Trade and Globalization, featuring Stuart Townsend, Charlize Theron, James Hoffa and Leo Gerard

Energy and Climate Change lunch
Tuesday, Aug 26 11:30a
at Denver Center for Performing Arts Sculpture Park, Denver, CO
Open to the public. Hosted by Rocky Mountain Roundtable. Tickets required.

Federico Peña to be honored at Latino Leaders Luncheon Series during DNC
Tuesday, Aug 26 11:30a to 2:00p
at Donald R. Seawell Ballroom, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, CO
Invitation only. Federico Peña, former mayor of Denver and Sec. of Transportation and Energy during the Clinton Administration, will be honored at the upcoming Latino Leaders Luncheon Series.

Fall Trends Fashion Show Luncheon
Tuesday, Aug. 26 (time unknown)
At Elways
For wives of governors & senators attending the DNC, sponsored by Neiman Marcus and Tarama Comolli Jewelry.

AIPAC luncheon
Tuesday, Aug 26 12:00p
at Walker Fine Art, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Hosted by American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

Sharing the Dream
Tuesday, Aug 26 12:00p
at Sherman Event Center, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Hosted by Congressional Black Caucus and National Jewish Democratic Council.

Celebrating Democratic Women
Tuesday, Aug 26 12:00p
at Doubletree Hotel, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Hosted by Women Flying High, LLC.

Nancy Pelosi reception
Tuesday, Aug 26 12:00p
at Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO
By invitation only..

Working Together: Artists & Policymakers United to Help Diabetes Patients
Tuesday, Aug 26 1:00p to 2:30p
at Panzano, Denver, CO
Invitation only. In association with Eli Lilly, The Creative Coalition will host a luncheon with members of the entertainment industry, policy leaders, elected officials, business leaders & national opinion leaders to raise awareness about diabetes.

EMILY’s List gala reception
Tuesday, Aug 26 2:00p to 4:00p
at Sheraton Denver Hotel (formerly the Adams Mark Hotel), Denver, CO
Open to the public. Join Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Special Guest Michelle Obama for a gala reception at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Gulf Coast Anniversary Event
Tuesday, Aug 26 2:00p
at Denver Public Library - Central Branch, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Hosted by Oxfam America..

Harvard Kennedy School Reception
Tuesday, Aug 26 3:00p
at Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, CO
Open to the public..

Cocktails and Appetizers
Tuesday, Aug 26 3:00p
at Earl's Restaurant, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Hosted by Wine and Spirits Wholesaler.

Mayor Hickenlooper reception
Tuesday, Aug 26 3:00p
at Denver Art Museum: Palettes at the Art Museum, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Hosted by National Association of County Officials.

Democratic Governors Association Mile High Reception
Tuesday, Aug 26 3:30p to 5:30p
Location TBD
Invitations for Gold and Platinum Sponsors
With Governor Bill Ritter

AFL-CIO President John Sweeney
Tuesday, Aug 26 4:00p
at Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO
By invitation only..

Coca-Cola reception
Tuesday, Aug 26 5:00p
at Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO
Invitation only. Honors Diplomatic Corps and Council of Foreign Relations

Lifetime Television Cocktails
Tuesday, Aug 26 6:00p
at The Cowboy Lounge, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Performance by Ashanti..

Amgen reception
Tuesday, Aug 26 7:30p
at Morton's of Chicago, Denver, CO
By invitation..

Reception Honoring the House Democratic Caucus
Tuesday, Aug 26 8:00p
at Denver Museum of Nature and Science & IMAX Theater, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Hosted by Democratic Congressional Campaign.

Cigar Aficionado party
Tuesday, Aug 26 8:00p
at Tamayo Restaurant, Denver, CO
By invitation only..

Salute to Screen Actors Guild
Tuesday, Aug 26 8:00p
at Mile High Station, Denver, CO
By invitation only..

Clinton Campaign reception
Tuesday, Aug 26 9:00p
at Donald R Seawell Grand Ballroom, Denver, CO
By invitation only..

Every Woman Counts LateNight party
Tuesday, Aug 26 9:00p
at The Cowboy Lounge, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Hosted by Rock the Vote..

Harold Ford, Jr's Party
Tuesday, Aug 26 9:00p
at Beta Nightclub, Denver, CO
By invitation only. John Legend performs..

Celebration of Life Reception
Tuesday, Aug 26 10:00p
at Comedy Works, Denver, CO
Invitation only. The Creative Coalition hosts a program honoring the power of courage in the human spirit.

PPA Hosts Fundraiser for Paralyzed Vets at Democratic Convention
Tuesday, Aug 26 10:00p
at Coors Field, Denver, CO
Open to the public (ticketed). Poker players from across the nation will team up at the DNC to play poker and raise funds for paralyzed veterans. Actor Ben Affleck confirmed to attend.

LECTURES/DISCUSSIONS/SCREENINGS

2008 Energy and Climate Change Roundtable
Tuesday, Aug 26 8:00a to 5:00p
at Space Theater, Denver, CO
Open to the public. The global challenge of climate change has moved to the top of the boardroom agenda as businesses strive to balance their economic interests

2008 Colorado Technology Symposium
Tuesday, Aug 26 9:00a to 11:30a
at Ricketson Theatre, Denver, CO
Registration required. Local and national business leaders, legislators, and regulators will discuss the technology-related challenges and opportunities our country faces.

“Ensuring democracy delivers real dividends: A perspective from former presidents and prime ministers'
Tuesday, Aug 26 9:45a
at Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, CO
Open to the public. The National Democratic Institute and the Club de Madrid will host this international affairs discussion as part of their International Leaders Forum.

Global Warming Seminar
Tuesday, Aug 26 10:00a
at Colorado History Museum, Denver, CO
By invitation only..

Passing the Baton
Tuesday, Aug 26 12:00p
at The Curtis Hotel, Denver, CO
Open to the public. The Next Administration's National Security and Defense Priorities: A Conversation with William J Perry and Richard Danzig, moderated by Time's Joe Klein.

National Journal's "The Path to Power"
Tuesday, August 26 1:00p to 2:30p
At The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, 1881 Curtis Street, Denver, CO
Atlantic Media Political Director Ron Brownstein will host a panel discussion on how Barack Obama would govern if elected president, on Tuesday, August 26, in Denver. The luncheon discussion for political insiders, campaign staff, business leaders, and policy makers will focus on the governing philosophy of an Obama administration. The panel will examine the top priorities of Obama's first 100 days, the principles that will guide the policymakers in Obama's inner-circle, and how they intend to square the ambitious sweep of Obama's agenda with his overarching promise to promote greater consensus and bipartisanship. Featured panelists: Rep. Rahm Emanuel, Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus; Heather Higginbottom, Domestic Policy Director for the Obama Campaign; Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle; Bruce Reed, former policy adviser to the Clinton White House.

Bridging the Political Divide in the 2008 Election
Tuesday, Aug 26 2:00p to 3:30p
at Denver Art Museum - Hamilton Building, Lewis I Sharp Auditorium, Denver, CO
Open to the public. USC Annenberg's Center on Communication Leadership and POLITICO present a discussion on the role of media in a democracy with leading political journalists and scholars at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Screening of “Battle in Seattle”
Tuesday, Aug 26 3:00p
at Starz Film Center, Tivoli 800, Denver, CO
Credential required. Hosted by Starz featuring actress Charlize Theron.

The Future of Environmentalism
Tuesday, Aug 26 4:00p
at Tattered Cover Bookstore, LoDo Location, Denver, CO
Open to the public. Hosted by the New Republic.

PERFORMANCES/CONCERTS/PARTIES

Rock the Vote Ballot Bash After Party
Tuesday, Aug 26 12:01a to 2:00a
at Chambers Grant Salon - DPAC, Denver, CO
Invitation only. The Room that Rocks will be the coolest late night party, featuring world class DJ's, VIPS, and celebrity guests.

Willie Nelson / Jerry Jeff Walker
Tuesday, Aug 26 7:30p
at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO
Open to the public. Willie Nelson, the iconic Texan whose career has spanned six decades, will be playing at Red Rocks on Tuesday night during the convention.

Rock To Win featuring Melissa Etheridge, Cyndi Lauper, Rufus Wainwright
Tuesday, Aug 26 7:30p
at Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, CO
Open to the public. Rock to Win will celebrate GLBT equality at the Democratic National Committee Convention on Tuesday, August 26.

Grammys Rock the Convention
Tuesday, Aug 26 9:00p
at The Church, Denver, CO
By invitation only. Featuring Everclear, Daughtry, Flobots.

Etown's Democratic National Convention show
Tuesday, Aug 26 9:00p
at Denver Center for the Performing Arts: Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, Denver, CO
Open to the public. The syndicated radio broadcast presents James Taylor, David Crosby, Graham Nash and Ani DiFranco.

MISCELLANEOUS

Hula Hoops for Peace
Tuesday, Aug 26 8:00a
at University of Denver, Denver, CO
Open to the public. Hooping for Peace is a 2-day long event in Denver during the Democratic National Convention.Hooping for Peace (HFP) will unite people across race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, culture and religion. We are uniting to promote world peace, as well as to support Barack Obama's call for peace and his ultimate election as the next President of the United States of America.

Food Not Bombs Community Feeds
Ongoing through Thursday, Aug. 28
at Lincoln Park, Denver, CO
Open to the public. Food Not Bombs will be coordinating to provide two public feeds a day during the convention, one at 11am, and one around 5PM, in Lincoln Park for the first half of the week, and later in the week in Skyline Park.

Freewheelin' - A Citywide Bike-Sharing Program
Ongoing through Thursday, Aug. 28
at Downtown Denver, Denver, CO
Open to the public. Close to 1,000 bikes are available free of charge for anyone looking for an alternative to automobiles while the convention is in town.

EXHIBITS

Experience Guantanamo in Denver
Ongoing through Wednesday, Aug. 27
at Cuernavaca Park, Downtown Denver, Denver, CO
Open to the public. A life size replica of a cell at Guantanamo Bay is coming to Denver the week of the Democratic National Convention, from August 24 -27. Tour the cell and find out what it's like to be illegally detained.

Tax Free Art Zone
Ongoing through Thursday, Aug. 28, 9:00a to 9:00p
at Art District on Santa Fe, Denver, CO
Open to the public. Galleries on Denver's historic Santa Fe Drive will be open extended hours from 9 to 9 each day of the Convention and will be participating in a "Tax Free Art Zone.”

1908 - When the Democrats First Came to Denver
Ongoing through Oct. 31
at Denver Public Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway
It was 100 years ago when the Democratic donkeys first stampeded into Denver for the Democratic National Convention. The Denver Public Library and History Colorado are commemorating that event with 1908 - When the Democrats First Came to Denver, a collection of more than 100 photos, newspapers and cartoons that captured venues across the Metro area where the 1908 delegates visited. The pix and memorabilia come from Denver Public Library's Western History Department and the Colorado Historical Society and are on display on the seventh floor of the Denver Public Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., through Oct. 31. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Political Whistle-Stop Campaign Train - Steam Up
Ongoing
at Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden, CO
Open to the public. Get on board the political track with a new perspective on whistle stop trains.  Railroads have played a major part in American political campaigns, due largely to the “one-on-one” nature of the candidate’s presentation.

Get Out the Vote
Ongoing
at Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway
Display of posters and motion graphics by multiple artists working with AIGA, the professional organization for design

Dialog: Denver
Event is ongoing: Until Saturday, September 20, 2008
At Robischon Gallery, 1740 Wazee St.
Group show includes work by some “Dialog:City” artists and 16 noted local artists: Jack Balas, Zach Burk, Albert Chong, Francoise Duresse, Gary Emrich, Chuck Forsman, Carlos Fresquez, Jill Hadley Hooper, Jerry Kunkel, Terry Maker, Sarah McKenzie, Lauri Lynnxe Murphy, Kevin O’Connell, Bruce Price, Floyd Tunson and Rebecca Vaughan

Dialog: City Responses
Event is ongoing: Until Saturday, September 20, 2008
At Robischon Gallery, 1740 Wazee St.
Group show includes work by some “Dialog:City” artists and 16 noted local artists: Jack Balas, Zach Burk, Albert Chong, Francoise Duresse, Gary Emrich, Chuck Forsman, Carlos Fresquez, Jill Hadley Hooper, Jerry Kunkel, Terry Maker, Sarah McKenzie, Lauri Lynnxe Murphy, Kevin O’Connell, Bruce Price, Floyd Tunson and Rebecca Vaughan

Dialog: City: spurse collective
Event is ongoing: Until Friday, August 29, 2008
Denver metro area
The spurse collective is designing a one-of-a-kind cultural and environmental map of the metro area. This walking tour will locate what spurse calls “entanglements.” Maps will be distributed across the city as free artistic prints