All Aboard! It’s Time for a Train Ride to Cheyenne

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No. 844 Makes Her Return Debut on Saturday, July 23

The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train, started in the 1900s by The Denver Post, will take 700 passengers north to the Cheyenne Frontier Days “Daddy of ’em All” rodeo on Saturday, July 23, 2016. We are honored to have Steam Locomotive No. 844 make her return debut leading our guests on the rails, after two years of extensive restoration led by Engineer Ed Dicken’s Jr. and the Union Pacific Steam Team. No. 844 is the last steam locomotive built for Union Pacific Railroad and is considered a Living Legend.
New this year, The Denver Post Community Foundation will present a $2,500 grant during lunch to the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the community about the history and culture of Cheyenne Frontier Days from the event’s earliest inspiration to its present celebration.
This event is sold out, however, this month’s contest is giving away two tickets for July 23, so scroll down to our contest section to find out how to enter!
Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation. For more information on The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train, click here. 

Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series

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Denver Botanic Gardens is proud to present its Summer Concert Series, featuring Guster on July 15, Steep Canyon Rangers and Trout Steak Revival on July 27, and Martin Sexton on August 1 at York Street. Chris Issak performs on August 4 at Chatfield Farms in Littleton. The concerts offer an unrivaled ambiance of thousands of blooming plants and crystal clear music from some of the world’s most sought after artists. Denver Post Community is proud to support another year of great music with the Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series.

For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

The UMS Announces Round 2 of the 2016 Lineup

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The Denver Post Underground Music Showcase is this region’s premier independent music festival. Taking place from Thursday, July 28 – Sunday, July 31, on multiple stages in Denver’s Historic Baker Neighborhood, The UMS will present over 400 performances of local, regional and national talent.

“Every year the festival forces you to give in, to lose yourself in the scene and relax among the chaotic urgency of discovery and music.” -Matt Miller, The Denver Post

Here is a sampling of the great lineup: Poliça, Thee Oh Sees, Allah-Las, Lee Fields & The Expressions, San Fermin, The Yawpers, The Bright Light Social Hour, Adia Victoria, The Bunny Gang, Covenhoven, Dirty Few, Rob Drabkin, Emerald Siam, The Epilogues, Flaural, Fort Frances, Methyl Ethel, Plum, Porlolo, Promised Land Sound, The Raven & The Writing Desk, Shady Elders, Slow Caves, So Pitted, Sound Of Ceres, South Of France, SPELLS, The Still Tide, Strawberry Runners, Sunboy, Ultimate Painting, Wiredogs. You can view the full lineup here. Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation.

For more information and to purchase tickets to The UMS, click here.

Pen & Podium 2016/17 Authors Announced

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On Monday, May 2, the sold out crowd at T.C. Boyle’s Pen & Podium lecture, cheered loudly as they heard for the first time, who the featured authors would be for the 2016/17 season. John Irving kicks off the exciting lineup on Monday, September 28, followed by Lauren Groff on Monday, November 14, Anthony Doerr on Monday, February 6, Mary Karr on Monday, March 13, and Julia Alvarez on Monday, May 8. If you are interested in becoming a 2016/17 season subscriber, you can click here to sign up to be on the Early Bird Ticket Information list. Ticket information will be sent out in early June. Proceeds from Pen & Podium benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation.

For more information on The Denver Post Pen & Podium Series, click here.

Dining Out For Life – Thursday, April 28

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More than 250 restaurants in Denver and Boulder will generously donate a portion of their sales from breakfast, lunch and dinner to Dining Out For Life, benefiting Project Angel Heart.
For more information and a list of participating restaurants, click here.

Pedal The Plains Route Announced!

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The Denver Post Pedal The Plains Visits Southeastern Colorado in 2016
On Wed., April 27, 2016, in the West Foyer of the State Capitol, Governor John Hickenlooper and The Denver Post Community Foundation announced the 2016 route for Pedal The Plains. Now in its 5th year, an estimated 1,000 riders will spin through southeast Colorado covering 151 miles over the course of 3 days. From September 16 to 18, participants will visit the host communities of Ordway, Fowler, and LaJunta, while touring a number of scenic, historical and agricultural stops along the way.
“The bar is high for our fifth Pedal The Plains,” said Governor Hickenlooper. “Every year this event gets better and we’re looking forward to celebrating our frontier heritage, exploring our Eastern Plains communities and raising funds to benefit tomorrow’s agricultural leaders.”
Billed as “a ride for the rest of us,” Pedal The Plains is set in the heart of western agriculture, and includes a Century Ride and a Family Fun Ride. Proceeds from the ride benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation in support of the Colorado FFA Foundation and Colorado 4-H. In addition, Pedal The Plains will award a separate grant to each of the three host communities for an organization or community initiative of their choice.
For more information and to register for The Denver Post Pedal The Plains Bike Tour, click here.  

All Aboard!

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Lottery Registration Opens for The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train on Sunday, May 8, 2016
Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 8 to enter the lottery for the Cheyenne Frontier Days Train trip to the world famous “Daddy of ’em All” rodeo! This western tradition takes place on Saturday, July 23, 2016.
This is such a popular, unique experience that an online lottery determines the guests each year. The lottery registration is open Sunday, May 8 through Wednesday, May 18 for the 2016 trip. Lottery winners will be notified of their selection by June 1, 2016. All details and requirements can be found on the Cheyenne Frontier Days Train website.
The memorable day includes breakfast and dinner on the train, a parade in Cheyenne, a catered BBQ lunch, and tickets to the world famous Daddy of ’em All rodeo. The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train is presented by MDC Richmond American Homes Foundation. Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation.
For more information on The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train, click here. 

Thank You Denver Auto Show Charity Preview Party!

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What a great event on Tuesday, March 16! From the beautiful vehicles, to the plentiful food and drink, to the entertaining Motown band, we couldn’t ask for a better evening. Congratulations and thank you to all involved in planning such a fantastic night. The Denver Post Community Foundation is grateful to be named a beneficiary of this premier event along with National Jewish Health and Clear the Air Foundation.
For more information on this year’s Denver Auto Show, click here.

The Denver Post Pen & Podium Welcomes Bill Bryson

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World renowned author, Bill Bryson was the featured guest at The Denver Post Pen & Podium literary series on March 7, 2016 at the beautiful Newman Center for the Performing Arts. After a sold-out VIP reception and taping of this exclusive Backstage@PP interview, Mr. Bryson had our Pen & Podium subscribers laughing all evening by sharing stories of his life and reading excerpts from his famous books which include A Walk in The Woods and A Short History of Nearly Everything. He graciously signed books and continued to share stories following his lecture.

At each Pen & Podium lecture a Colorado nonprofit organization is recognized with a $5,000 grant from The Denver Post Community Foundation. This event featured Reach Out and Read Colorado for their work in promoting literacy by partnering with health care providers and providing age-appropriate books to children at well-child visits from 6 months to 5 years of age. Reach Out and Read Colorado prepares children for school and encourages a lifelong love of reading.

For more information on The Denver Post Pen & Podium, click here.

Sylvie Lamontagne Wins The Colorado State Spelling Bee!

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On Saturday, March 12, more than 280 of the state’s top spellers came to The University of Denver’s Sturm Hall to compete for The Denver Post Colorado State Spelling Bee championship and for an all expense paid trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.
Sylvie Lamontagne, an eighth-grader from Creighton Middle School in Lakewood, Colorado spelled “ossifrage” correctly for the win after 22 intense rounds. Sylvie will represent Colorado for the 2nd year in a row in the national competition near Washington D.C. Finals will be broadcast on Thursday, May 26 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on ESPN2 and from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. on ESPN. For more information on the Scripps National Spelling Bee, click here.
Congratulations also to 2nd place winner Austin McBride, eighth-grader from Campus Middle School and our tied 3rd place winners Bryn Flanigan, eighth-grader from Girls Athletic Leadership School and Andrew Haapala, eighth-grader at Sacred Heart of Jesus.
For a list of the 2016 Colorado State Spelling Bee participants, click here.