Day By Day: Tuesday's Convention Events

Check here for all the info on Tuesday's Convention Center floor highlights, along with Convention-related festivals, gatherings and concerts.

Tuesday, Aug. 26

In The Pepsi Center: Highlights From the Convention Floor 

Senator Hillary Clinton will be the headline prime-time speaker and former Virginia Governor Mark Warner will deliver the keynote address on Tuesday night. Pay Equity pioneer Lilly Ledbetter will also address the Convention on Tuesday.

Other Tuesday speakers will include:
Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana; Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts; Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas; Governor Janet Napolitano of Arizona; Governor Joe Manchin of West Virginia; Governor Jim Doyle of Wisconsin; Governor Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania; Governor Ted Strickland of Ohio; Governor David Paterson of New York; Governor Chet Culver of Iowa; Senator Bob Casey, Jr., of Pennsylvania; Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont; former Secretary of Energy and Transportation Federico Peña; House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer; House Democratic Caucus Chair Rahm Emanuel; Representative Xavier Becerra (D-CA), Assistant to the Speaker of the House; and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chair Chris Van Hollen, who will use his time to showcase his top candidates for change.

Representatives Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Mike Honda (D-CA), California Controller John Chiang, Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, Change To Win’s Anna Burger, and AFL-CIO President John Sweeney will also speak.

In Denver: Convention-Related Events

The American Presidential Experience: A Non-Partisan Tribute to Presidential History 
The American Presidential Experience, the largest traveling exhibit of presidential memorabilia, will be open to the public and located at Invesco Field at Mile High (Parking Lot D) from Aug. 22 - 29. 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 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. For more information, please visit www.presidentialexperience.com or www.denverconvention2008.com.

MSNBC Broadcast from Union Station
Join MSNBC, live, August 25 - 28th, from behind Union Station, 16th Street Mall and Union Station (Wewatta Street) where we will be broadcasting an unprecedented 20 hours a day from the news network's outdoor location. See, hear, and even speak with today's newsmakers and nation’s politicians.  Be part of history in the making, during one of the most super-charged political seasons of our lifetime. Coverage kicks off daily at 4am with Joe Scarborough and "Morning Joe" at Sam’s #3 and continues throughout the day with commentary and analysis by the MSNBC & NBC News team, including Andrea Mitchell, David Gregory, and Norah O'Donnell, all leading up to our Prime Time coverage hosted by Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews beginning at 3pm.

www.msnbc.com  

Bovine Metropolis Theater's Political Comedy
Head to one of Denver's favorite improv/sketch comedy venues for a dose of irreverent politically-themed shows during the Convention Week at the Bovine Metropolis Theater. Every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in August, check out "Convention?", a hilarious look at how NOT to get elected. On Sunday, August 24th at 7pm and August 25 - 28, roll in the aisles at "Planet Washington," featuring former Capitol Hill staffer and Capitol Step, Ken Rynne, and piano accompanist and sidekick, Seymour Muchmore, who combine music, parodies, and audience interaction to spoof politics and pop culture. And don't miss special late night performances August 25 - 28 at 11 p.m. of  "On The Spot," a show in the style of "Whose Line is it Anyway," featuring four actors and a moderator who use audience suggestions to make for an action-packed night of comedy. Get more info at www.bovinemetropolis.com.

After Five Jazz and Blues Festival 2008
Denver's rich jazz and blues heritage will be on display during the Convention in August. The After Five Jazz and Blues Festival 2008's stellar musical line-up will represent jazz, blues, Latin jazz, African jazz, gospel and old school jams all in the vibrant Five Points Neighborhood -- known as "the Harlem of the West" in the big band days. Negotiations with artists for the 2008 festival are underway. The festival will kick off the weekend before the DNC convention with afternoon performances. Then, during the week, attendees can look forward to premier performances after 5 p.m. A limited number of festival tickets will be sold to the public. Visit www.DenverJazzFestival2008.com for current information about tickets and performers and sponsorship information.

Sustainability Tour: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
On August 26, 2008, visit the nation's premier research laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency technology development. Guided tours will include a multimedia display of NREL's solar, wind, biomass and buildings research facilities, a small wind turbine, and a slice of a huge wind blade that's 100 meters long. Also featured is the NREL campus, which has some of the world's most energy efficient buildings, fields of solar arrays, and an amazing view of Denver. Tours include round-trip bus transportation - board busses downtown at 550 15th Street between 7:45 and 8:15 a.m. for Tour A, and between 9:15 and 9:45 a.m. for Tour B. Pre-registration is required by August 20. U.S. citizens must bring a government-issued photo ID; additional requirements apply for non-U.S. citizens.

www.nrel.gov  

Willie Nelson
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Tues. Aug. 26
Living legend Willie Nelson returns with his family band to Red Rocks for a special Convention week appearance. Expect plenty of Willie's trademark hits like "Whiskey River," "Crazy" and "On The Road Again." Jerry Jeff Walker opens.
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Etown with Graham Nash, David Crosby, Ani DiFranco, James Taylor and more guests TBA
Temple Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex
Tues. Aug. 26
Check out a special Convention week taping of this popular Front Range-based radio show, hosted by Nick and Helen Forster. The star-studded bill will include music and discussion with Graham Nash, David Crosby (the "N" and "C" of CSNY), political folk songwriter Ani DiFranco and the legendary James Taylor. The evening will also include inspirational conversation with influential policy-makers and personalities, and presentation of the E-Chievement Award in the classic Etown format which blends music and message to build community.
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