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Be entered to win, that is… take this Downtown Denver Commuting survey from the DDP and be entered to win a gift certificate to the Denver Pavillions.

Or, purchase a ticket for the Rocky Mountain Raffle to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs. Enter here. This raffle is for a home in Spire, or a bunch of money of they sell a bunch of tickets, and tickets are $100 each… not too shabby.

Know of others? Let us know!

Santiago Calatrava a Spanish architect unveiled his plans for the proposed south terminal.  This addition will include the Lightrail station that will connect DIA to Union Station downtown and a 500 room Westin hotel.

Personally I think the proposed plan looks great and compliments  the current architecture at DIA.  As a resident in downtown I look forward to the day I can jump on the train at Union Station and arrive at the new south terminal.  To see the potential future of DIA view the video:

Blockbuster Double Deal

The Denver Art Museum will offer $4 off adult tickets to Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs for visitors who present a ticket or stub for BODY WORLDS & The Story of the Heart. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science will offer $4 off tickets to BODY WORLDS for visitors who present a ticket or stub for King Tut. Offer valid for redemption in person only (not available via phone or online) with ticket, ticket stub, or receipt. Offer valid through August 15 on a space-available basis.

I’m sitting here doing some work at the MCA cafe and thought I’d do a little post. This place is one of my favorite spots to study, read or work on a laptop. On top of the Museum of Contemporary Art, it has great views, a lovely staff, and you can go walk around the museum if you get too stir crazy during a long work session. There is outdoor and indoor seating, free wifi (once you pay to enter if you aren’t a member). If you are a member, be sure to let them know so you get your 10% discount on food & drink.

The building itself is LEED certified and is, in my opinion, art by itself. I like the HUGE door at the entrance:)  The museum is at 1485 Delgany St, we’ve briefly written about the museum before here. If you are here, also be sure to check out the bean bag room inside on the same floor as the rooftop.

MCA CAFE Hours
Tuesday–Thursday 11 am–4 pm
Friday 11 am–10 pm
Saturday–Sunday 11 am–5 pm

bean bags!

If you haven’t taken advantage of the expansive Biennial of the Americas hosted here in Denver this month, you have a few more days left! The cultural celebration has events all over the city exploring the Western Hemisphere including lectures, art exhibits, performances and more. Be sure to check out McNichols at Civic Center Park and the art installations for “The Nature of Things” exhibit. It’s the first time since 1955 that the building is open to the public and its three floors are filled with works from 24 artists. They are sure to make you stop and think about the state of modern society — while a couple might make you stop and wonder if what you’re looking at really qualifies as art. Check out the schedule (www.biennialoftheamericas.org) for the last few days.

the Rockpile! ESPN just had a little write up about Baseball’s furthest seats. We were happy the Rockies got the reward. Packing in summer before it ends? Don’t forget to head out to a Rockies game – and sit in the Rockpile, the best seat in the house for $4 per person (and $1 per kid). Also, we think, the place where the wave always starts.

The view from the farthest seat in baseball, ironically, ranks among the prettiest. Two of Colorado’s many 14,000-foot mountains, Longs Peak and Mount Evans, dominate the western skyline when the sunset turns it orange and purple. Downtown Denver’s unique cluster of skyscrapers tower above home plate. The entire ballpark looks back at you.

The Pavillions are having a Forever 21 Store Re-opening event. They’ll be having:

- FREE gift card giveaways from Forever 21.
- Sales and specials.
- Strike a pose in the plaza contest – Send us your fab photo on the yellow carpet for facebook at photofun@denverpavilions.com, and win Denver Pavilions gift cards.
- FREE performance by CU men’s singing group, In The Buff from 10am-2pm.
- Special appearances from the mysterious remote controlled rocket man in the plazas.

This Saturday at 10 am.

We will be attending one of Denver’s not to miss events this summer – The ‘Dinner in White’ hosted by the AMC Cancer Fund on Saturday August 7th.  The ‘Dinner in White’ is modeled after the Diner Blanc in Paris as a special fundraising event for the group. The AMC Cancer Fund is spreading the word about this special event by using social media marketing so be sure to check out their Facebook page.  The location will be kept secret until one hour prior.  Then, all registered guests dressed all in white will converge from all over the city to enjoy and evening under the lights of Denver with music, art, wine, and networking.

Don’t miss out!  Reserve your spot at: www.dinnerinwhite.com

Hi, we know it’s been a long while since we posted to the blog. We apologize and promise to get back on track. Look for more soon including some new contributors and some fun series.

The 2010 Derby Party is fast approaching. This Thursday is the party at SPIRE for pre ticket sales. You can check it out on facebook here.  And RSVP to the actual Derby Party here. Tickets go on sale early April.

Read all about last year’s here.