Entries by sschafer

Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series Announced

Get ready for another year of spectacular talent at the Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series presented by UMB Bank. The stellar lineup kicks off with TajMo: The Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo Band and continues with a variety of musical offerings including Mary Chapin Carpenter w/ special guest Sarah Jarosz, Buddy Guy, Randy Newman, and Jose Gonzalez to name a […]

The Denver Post Pedal The Plains Route is Officially Announced

On Monday, April 17, the 2017 Denver Post Pedal The Plains Bicycle Tour route was announced at the State Capitol by Governor Hickenlooper and Tour Director, Renee Wheelock. This year’s ride will take place September 15-17 and travel through Kersey, Keenesburg, and Brush, Colorado.  This one-of-a-kind annual cycling event began in 2012 and is produced […]

Congratulations to Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Congratulations to Lighthouse Writers Workshop for their great work promoting literacy in our community. We were proud to recognize their efforts with a $5,000 grant on March 13, 2017 at The Denver Post Pen & Podium lecture featuring award-winning author, Mary Karr. Pictured from left to right: Stacy Schafer; marketing and communications manager, Denver Post Community […]

2017-18 Denver Post Pen & Podium Series Authors Announced

On Monday, March 13, the new Pen & Podium season’s authors and dates were announced to the sold out crowd of more than 800 subscribers and their guests. We are excited to welcome Colson Whitehead on Monday, September 25, 2017; Richard Russo on Monday, November 13, 2017; Katherine Boo on Monday, February 5, 2018; Tony Kushner […]

Colorado Business Committee For The Arts (CBCA) Announce 2017 Award Winners

On Wednesday, March 15, CBCA announced the winners of the 2017 Business for the Arts Awards at the 30th Annual statewide luncheon. This signature event honored companies and individuals for their exemplary partnerships with the arts to a sold-out crowd of 700 arts, business and civic leaders at the Seawell Ballroom. Guests enjoyed live entertainment […]

The 9th Annual Charity Preview Party – April 4

Mark your calendar to attend one of Denver’s premier fundraising events each year! The 9th Annual Charity Preview Party “Car-nivale” presented by UMB Bank, is Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 7-10 pm at the Colorado Convention Center. Guests will have private access to the entire Denver Auto Show floor prior to its opening to the […]

2017 Colorado State Spelling Bee – We have a champion!

Please join us in congratulating our 2017 Denver Post Colorado State Spelling Bee Champion, Faith Baca, and 8th grader from Rocky Mountain Expeditionary School of Learning in Denver! She spelled “rhabdoid” correctly to win an all expense paid trip to represent Colorado in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. Congratulations also to Luke Henson […]