Holiday Passport To The Arts Tickets On Sale Now

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Don’t miss your chance to see A Christmas Carol on Nov. 30 at 6:30 for $40 a ticket (a $65 value)! The Denver Post Passport To The Arts benefits The Denver Post Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which serves to improve and enrich the lives of those in our community through support of programs that benefit arts and culture; children and youth; education and literacy; and the provision of basic human services. Visit passporttothearts.com to purchase tickets.

Walk On Registration Information – 2017 Denver Post Pedal The Plains Bicycle Tour

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You can still register in person (online registration is now closed) for this year’s Denver Post Pedal The Plains 3-Day Bike Tour. Join us for a wild ride through Kersey, Keenesburg, and Brush!, Colorado, September 15-17. Grab your cycling friends and plan a ride you will not forget! Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation.  For more information on walk-on registration, click here. 

Fall 2017 Passport To The Arts Packages Available Now!

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Support the Arts! Don’t miss your opportunity to see four of Denver’s best live performances this fall with a Passport To The Arts package for $165. Visit passporttothearts.com to purchase your tickets now.

The Fall 2017 lineup includes:

Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue, Colorado Symphony, Friday, Sept. 22,  7:30 p.m.

MACBETH, Denver Center Theatre Company, Friday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m.

La Boheme, Opera Colorado, Tues. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Chicago, Denver Center Attractions, Tues. Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Don’t Miss Independence Eve 2017 on Monday, July 3!

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Make your plans to attend this free, patriotic community celebration featuring a concert, light show, and fireworks finale on Monday, July 3, in Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park beginning at 8 p.m. The concert will feature Taylor Rae, Soul X, and the 101st Army Band of the Colorado National Guard.
Independence Eve is one of many events produced by the Civic Center Conservancy. The Denver Post Community is proud to support the great work of the Civic Center Conservancy.
For more information on Independence Eve 2017 including seating, rules and parking tips, please click here. 

Ride The Rockies 2017 – Full of Majestic Views

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The 32nd Annual Bike Tour Included 447 Miles and Approximately 32,337′ Elevation Gain 
 
The Denver Post Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour held June 10 – 17, 2017, was another spectacular adventure for the 2,000 cyclists traveling from 49 states and 9 countries to partake in this annual ride benefiting The Denver Post Community Foundation. This year’s route offered breathtaking views from some of the most iconic locations on Colorado’s map including Wolf Creek Pass; Molas and Red Mountain Pass – also known as the Million Dollar Highway; Cerro Summit, and Blue Mesa Reservoir to name a few. A special thank you for the great entertainment and the warm welcome given to Ride The Rockies goes out to our seven host communities: Alamosa,Pagosa Springs, Durango, Ridgway, Montrose, Gunnison, and Salida! In each of these communities, Ride The Rockies and The Denver Post Community Foundation were proud to present a $5,000 grant to a deserving nonprofit organization working to improve and enrich the lives of others. Check out these organizations in the “Grant Corner” below.
One great way to get a feel for what it’s like to “Ride The Rockies” is to read first hand accounts from the Ride The Rockies guest bloggers; the Peak Pedalers! These cyclists were part of an online contest and were voted in by their peers to tell the story of the week. You can read their blog posts here.
In addition to the seven-day Tour, more than 40 cyclists took part in the Ride The Rockies Prologue Experience, a 2-night VIP weekend event in Taos, New Mexico. This event welcomed elite cyclists as part of “Pedal with the Pros” including Denise Mueller, the world’s fastest female cyclist; Katie Compton, 13-time USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships winner (2014-2017); John Howard, 2-Time Red Zinger Bicycle Classic Winner and 4-Time US National Road Cycling champion; and Ron Kiefel, 7-Time Tour de France Competitor and Olympic Bronze Medalist. You can read more about the RTR Prologue here.
To view photos from the 2017 Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour, click here for Facebook orclick here for Instagram.  

The Denver Post Underground Music Showcase – July 27-30

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The 2017 Denver Post Underground Music Showcase presented by Breckenridge Brewery is right around the corner! The lineup includes several favorites including Benjamin Booker; Red Fang; and Esme Patterson and is sure to please festival goers July 27 – 30. During these four days in July, the historic Baker Neighborhood will be Colorado’s epicenter of independent music. Hundreds of performances in a variety of venues will showcase an immense amount of musical talent in the Rocky Mountain region.

The UMS music festival is a signature event of The Denver Post Community Foundation and supports the local music community by being the premier showcase, and the local business community by bringing thousands of music lovers to the Baker neighborhood businesses. Each year, a grant is presented to support a local charity supporting the young lives in our community through music and art. The UMS and The Denver Post Community Foundation are proud to support the amazing work of Youth on Record as the charitable partner again in 2017.

From rock, to pop, to folk, to hip hop, the UMS showcases something for everyone. This festival is for all ages and highlights a unique celebration of creativity and passion for the art of music!

Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation. For more information on The Underground Music Showcase, click here.

The Denver Post Underground Music Showcase Tickets On Sale Now  

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The 17th Annual Denver Post Underground Music Showcase, presented by Breckenridge Brewery, takes place July 27-30, 2017. This region’s premier indie music showcase features hundreds of all-out and entertaining performances throughout the weekend. Stay tuned for exciting information about this year’s event. Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation.  For more information on The Denver Post Underground Music Showcase, click here. 

The 32nd Annual Ride The Rockies Happening Now!

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Catch the latest news and photos for this year’s Denver Post Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour presented by ViaWest by clicking here. The Tour visits the host communities of Alamosa, Pagosa Springs, Durango, Ridgeway, Montrose, Gunnison, and Salida from June 10-17, 2017.

Faith Baca, the 77th Colorado State Spelling Bee Champion to Compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Join us as we cheer on Faith Baca, speller #204, as she represents Denver in the 90th Scripps National Spelling Bee May 30 – June 1 near Washington, D.C. Faith, an 8th grader from Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning in Denver, earned her national spot after winning The Denver Post Colorado State Spelling Bee in 21 rounds in March 2017. The Scripps National Bee – Rounds 5 and 6 will air live on ESPN2 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MST) and Round 7 will air live on ESPN starting at 6:30 p.m. (MST)
For more information on the Scripps National Spelling Bee, click here. 

Cherry Creek Arts Festival – Bringing Art to Life

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Make plans to attend the Cherry Creek Arts Festival July 1 – 3, 2017 in Cherry Creek North! The festival is a free world-class and award winning celebration of the visual, culinary, and performing arts and enjoys an annual attendance of 350,000 visitors. Special exhibits and interactive family activities on “Artivity Avenue” complement the festival experience.
Start your cultural weekend experience with the Opening Gala for Art Education June 30, which starts with a private art buying reception and is topped-off with a stunning culinary arts experience. Gala packages include Festival VIP Club weekend access, Kickoff Party and more! Don’t miss the Grammy-Award winning Rebirth Brass Band to perform live Sunday, July 2, at 8:00 p.m. at the Janus Main Stage and Blue Moon Beer Garden Concert! Tickets will go on sale soon.
The Cherry Creek Arts Festival is one of the annual events of CherryArts (Colorado Events & Education), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation whose mission is to provide access to art experiences and support arts education in Colorado.
The Denver Post Community is a proud supporter of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival. For more information on the festival schedule, the Gala, and concert tickets, click here.