Welcome to the 2008 Democratic National Convention Media Center. Created by the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee, in conjunction with the City of Denver and VISIT DENVER, the online press room provides media with ongoing news updates (delivered by RSS or sign up for email alerts), access to b-roll and hi-res images, and factual information about the Convention and host city.
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Press Blog: Current Headlines

INVESCO Field at Mile High on Thursday Night: Frequently Asked Questions

August 27, 2008
Via www.DemConvention.com, the answers to all your questions regarding Thursday night's historic event at INVESCO Field at Mile High // More

Day By Day: Thursday's Convention Events

August 27, 2008
Check here for all the info on Thursday's Convention Center floor highlights, along with Convention-related festivals, gatherings and concerts. // More

Day By Day: Wednesday's Convention Events

August 26, 2008
Check here for all the info on Wednesday's Convention Center floor highlights, along with Convention-related festivals, gatherings and concerts. // More

Tattered Cover Hosts Special DNC Week Author Signings

August 26, 2008
Popular novelist Michael Chabon and superb non-fiction writer and political insider Andrei Cherney will read and sign books at the bookstore's LoDo location. // More

Day By Day: Tuesday's Convention Events

August 25, 2008
Check here for all the info on Tuesday's Convention Center floor highlights, along with Convention-related festivals, gatherings and concerts. // More

Denver’s DNC Media Hospitality Suite Open Now

August 25, 2008
Journalists visiting Denver’s Media Hospitality Suite in Media Pavilion 3 during the Democratic National Convention have an opportunity to escape all the political “hot air,” while enjoying a boost of cool, pure oxygen. // More

DENVER ANNOUNCES BICYCLE PLAN FOR DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION AT INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH

August 25, 2008
Mayor Hickenlooper encourages credentialed attendees to ride bicycles to Barack Obama’s acceptance speech and creates a self-park bicycle depot at City’s Rude Park // More

ACCESSIBILITY FACT SHEET FOR TRAVEL TO AND FROM INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008

August 25, 2008
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) recommends that persons with disabilities in possession of Community Credentials for the Democratic National Convention dated Thursday, August 28th take Lightrail to INVESCO Field at Mile High. // More

Day By Day: Monday's Convention Events

August 24, 2008
Check here for all the info on Monday's Convention Center floor highlights, along with Convention-related festivals, gatherings and concerts. // More

Day By Day: Sunday Convention Events

August 22, 2008
Check here for all the info on Sunday's Convention-related festivals, gatherings and concerts. // More

The 2008 Democratic National Convention: Engaging The Community

August 22, 2008
How Denver's residents have played an integral part in the Convention planning process. // More

Little Man Ice Cream Lets Conventioneers Savor a Scoop of Nostalgia

August 21, 2008
DNC conventioneers seeking a break from the convention floor can rise above the hustle and bustle just a short walk from the Pepsi Center. Little Man Ice Cream, housed in a gleaming 28-foot replica of an old-fashioned milk can, offers up home-made ice cream, sorbet, gelato, and cool drinks in Denver’s historic Highland neighborhood. // More

DISTINGUISHED PANEL TO DISCUSS FOREIGN RELATIONS, COMBATING POVERTY ON FINAL DAY OF '2008 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROUNDTABLE'

August 21, 2008
Council on Foreign Relations, National Democratic Institute and University of Denver Josef Korbel School of International Studies join in to bring discussion to Denver // More

Democratic National Convention Delegates To Fan Out Across Denver Metro Area, Volunteer At More Than Thirty Community Service Projects During Delegate

August 20, 2008
Metro Volunteers, Democrats Work, Volunteers of America to Coordinate Dozens of Projects Covering Wide Range of Community Needs // More

Denver's ArtDistrict on Santa Fe Celebrates DNC with Special Promotions

August 20, 2008
Denver's largest art district launches several promotions for locals, delegates, and other visitors to Denver for the Democratic National Convention the third week of August this year. // More

Floyd’s 99 Barbershop Hosts Party for Locals During DNC

August 19, 2008
Rock n’ Roll Barbershop Partners With Rock the Vote to Throw a Live Music Event Exclusively by Locals, for Locals // More

ACCESS & MOBILITY PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR HISTORIC CONVENTION EVENT

August 19, 2008
After extensive preparation and work with local, state and federal transportation and security officials to meet Democratic National Convention needs while keeping Denver open and accessible, the City and County of Denver provided information today about local mobility and access for the last day of the Democratic National Convention: Thursday, August 28, 2008. // More

Highlands Square's 32 Women-Owned Businesses to Welcome Lifetime Network's "Every Woman Counts" Tour During Democratic National Convention

August 18, 2008
Unconventional Fare in Highlands Square Days to Include Free Shuttle, Merchant Specials, Art Displays, and Focus on Women's Voices. // More

DNCC Expands High-Definition Content At 2008 Democratic National Convention With Panasonic Support

August 18, 2008
Panasonic’s HD Cameras to Film Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Video Content on DemConvention.com Kids Witness News Team from Denver Middle School to Cover Fourth Night of Convention at INVESCO Field at Mile High with Panasonic HD Cameras // More

America's Convention Comes To Invesco Field At Mile High: Gates Open At 1 pm For Fourth Night Of Historic Convention

August 15, 2008
DNCC Details Arrival Information for Community Credential Holders, Releases Restricted Items List // More

Interstate 25 to close for Democratic National Convention

August 15, 2008
Motorists urged to plan ahead in order to minimize travel disruptions // More

Unity Breakfast To Mark 45th Anniversary Of 'I Have A Dream' Speech During Democratic National Convention

August 15, 2008
Martin Luther King III to be Joined by Leaders Including Rev. Al Sharpton, Rabbi Jack Moline and Sister Simone Campbell // More

Coca-Cola Named Official Recycling Provider For 2008 Democratic National Convention

August 15, 2008
Paper, Plastic, Aluminum to be Recycled at All Official Convention Venues // More

The 2008 Convention: Tuesday, August 26th – Renewing America's Promise

August 14, 2008
Key Speakers on the Economy to Include Governors Napolitano, Patrick, Rendell, Schweitzer, Sebelius & Strickland; Senator Bob Casey, Jr. & Federico Peña // More

Web Audience To View, Live High-Definition Convention Video Through Application Created By Vertigo

August 14, 2008
Continuing its efforts to produce the most technologically savvy event of its kind, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today named Vertigo Software, Inc. the Official Microsoft Silverlight Application Development Services Provider for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Vertigo Software, Inc. has designed the interface for delivering live, gavel-to-gavel, high-definition (HD)-quality video through the official Convention Web site, DemConvention.com. // More

Largest Welcome Program in Denver’s History to Greet DNC Delegates

August 13, 2008
To welcome the delegates and media, the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau has been working with the 2008 Democratic National Convention Host Committee and others to organize ... // More

Colorado Governor Ritter, Denver Mayor Hickenlooper To Address 2008 Democratic National Convention

August 13, 2008
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the Obama for America Campaign announced today that Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper will address the 2008 Democratic National Convention. // More

MSNBC, THE Place for Politics, Will Broadcast 'Round the Clock in Denver for the Convention

August 12, 2008
MSNBC is literally taking coverage of the 2008 Democratic National Convention to the street, truly bringing politics to the people in Denver. // More

Parking in Denver During the Democratic National Convention Will Be Plentiful

August 11, 2008
Numerous downtown public lots will offer delegates and visitors convenient and affordable parking. // More

HOST COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES EVENT SHOWCASING COLORADO-BASED ORGANIZATIONS DURING CONVENTION

August 11, 2008
Event at Civic Center Park provides unique opportunity // More

The 2008 Convention: Americans Gathering To Change The Course Of A Nation

August 11, 2008
Democrats Announce Headline Speakers, Kicking Off Week-Long Convention Programming Roll-Out // More

Still Room at the Inn! Denver Has Hotel Rooms Available During DNC

August 08, 2008
There are still hotel rooms available in Denver during the Democratic National Convention, August 25-28, 2008, according to the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau. // More

Special Convention Events Calendar Launched at www.Denver365.com

August 08, 2008
The Denver Convention & Visitors Bureau provides an easy way to keep track of the exciting open-to-the-public events taking place during the Convention. // More

First-Ever Convention Interfaith Gathering To Feature Diverse Array Of Leaders From The Faith Community

August 08, 2008
Top National and Local Religious Leaders to Speak. Richard Smallwood & Vision Among Featured Performers. // More

DENVER HOST COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES ALL-ACCESS BIKE STATION AT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

August 07, 2008
The Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee is excited to announce the "All-Access Bike Station," located at the Denver Children's Museum from Saturday, Aug. 23-Thursday, Aug. 28. // More

Democratic National Convention Committee Announces Credentialing Plans For Fourth Night Of Convention At INVESCO Field At Mile High

August 06, 2008
The Democratic National Convention Committee announced today plans for credentialing for the fourth night of the 2008 Democratic National Convention at INVESCO Field at Mile High. More than half of the seats at the stadium will go to residents of Colorado, host state for the Convention, on Thursday, August 28, 2008. // More

The Denver Public Library and History Colorado present 1908-When the Democrats First Came to Denver

August 05, 2008
Explore Denver through the eyes of a Democratic National Convention delegate from 100 years ago in 1908-When the Democrats First Came to Denver. Collections from the Denver Public Library's Western History Department and the Colorado Historical Society are combined for this joint exhibit, which includes more than 100 photographs, newspapers and cartoons illustrating the places across the metro area where the 1908 delegates visited and the memorabilia they took home with them. // More

Denver Office of Cultural Affairs Announces Dialog:City Schedule of Events August 21-29

August 04, 2008
The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs will present Dialog:City: An Event Converging Art, Democracy and Digital Media, an official public program of the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee, August 21 through August 29. // More

REGIS UNIVERSITY LIBRARY SHOWCASES POLITICAL MEMORABILIA

July 31, 2008
Visitors to Regis University’s Dayton Memorial Library have the opportunity to view rare, historical campaign items from several U.S. presidents and political candidates as part of the Notarianni Political Collection. A portion of the collection includes a limited number of 1908 Denver Democratic National Convention (DNC) objects, which will remain on display through September 25. // More

2008 Democratic National Convention Enlists Senior Advisor To Ensure Convention Is Accessible For All Guests

July 22, 2008
Accessibility Advisor will be a Resource for Delegates and Guests with Disabilities. // More

Community Forums on tap to address Denver's hosting of the 2008 Democratic National Convention

July 21, 2008
Multiple forums held throughout metro area will inform residents about what is happening during Convention Week. // More

Michelle Obama And Colorado First Lady Jeannie Ritter To Co-Chair Delegate Service Day During 2008 Democratic National Convention

July 17, 2008
Building on its commitment to make service and active participation in the community a hallmark of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced today that Michelle Obama and Colorado First Lady Jeannie Ritter will co-chair the Democratic National Convention’s Delegate Service Day, Wednesday, August 27. // More

The Mile High City Stars in New United Airlines Video

July 17, 2008
In August, you'll see the Mile High City on United Airlines flights, inviting travelers to "put Denver and Colorado on their travel hit list." In partnership with United, a short video featuring Mayor John Hickenlooper will be shown on United's August flights around the world, highlighting Denver and Colorado attractions and providing visitors and potential visitors a sense of the energetic and progressive spirit that the City embodies. // More

DENVER PROVIDES PLAN TO ENSURE MOBILITY & ACCESS

July 16, 2008
After extensive preparation and work with local, state and federal transportation and security officials to meet Democratic National Convention needs while keeping downtown Denver open and accessible, the City and County of Denver provided information Wednesday about local mobility and access during the week of the Democratic National Convention (Monday, August 25 – Wednesday, August 27, 2008). Given that the August 28 venue change from the Pepsi Center to Invesco Field at Mile High was just a // More

Denver Gears up for Democratic National Convention with Largest Hospitality Training Program in City’s History

July 16, 2008
In preparation for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on August 25-28, 2009, the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau has created the largest hospitality training program in the city’s history. Called “Go the EXTRA Mile,” the program has trained more than 2,400 people so far as well as offering training to more than 500 hotels, restaurants and hospitality businesses. // More

Congresswoman Shares Her Favorite Denver spots on YouTube

June 26, 2008
Congresswoman Dianne DeGette has created a series of Web videos to give attendees the inside scoop on the best Denver has to offer. // More

Denver's Highland Square to Roll Out the Red, White and Blue Carpet for Democratic National Convention Visitors

June 25, 2008
Denver’s hip and historic shopping district, Highlands Square, will welcome August’s Convention visitors from August 25 – 28, 2008, with special offerings, discounts, meals – and a free shuttle to ease the 10-minute commute. // More

Democratic National Convention Overview

June 11, 2008
The Democratic National Convention will be the largest event in Denver’s history, attracting 50,000 people and generating $160 million in economic impact. There will be 15,000 domestic and international media in town to cover the event, as well as numerous popular movie and television entertainment celebrities. Regulars at past conventions have included Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, Sheryl Crow, Steven Spielberg and others. // More

Democratic National Convention Events

June 11, 2008
The Democratic National Convention, coming to Denver Aug. 25-28, 2008, is already shaping up to be one of the biggest events in the Mile High City’s 150-year history. How can the public get involved? While the Convention itself will be closed to the general public, there will be a myriad of tie-ins that will allow Denverites to be a part of Mile High history. Here’s a look at a few Convention-related activities that are already underway! // More

A Green Convention

June 11, 2008
Denver’s going to be a little more crowded than usual this summer. With close to 50,000 people expected to converge upon the Mile High City during the Democratic National Convention, held Aug. 25-28, convention planners and the City of Denver are making sure that this once-in-a-lifetime event is as eco-friendly as possible. // More

Politically Significant Sites in the Mile High City

June 11, 2008
Denver has seen its fair share of history-making political events throughout its 150-year history. The city has hosted Presidents from Teddy Roosevelt to Bill Clinton in its luxury hotels, fine dining establishments and elsewhere. Here's a look at Denver's political backstory. // More

DNCC Previews Official Convention Week Activities, Public Events at Back-to-Back Denver Community Forums

June 10, 2008
DENVER –After travelling more than 3,500 miles and visiting eight different cities throughout the Rocky Mountain West, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) completed its series of “Convention Conversations” community forums with back-to-back events this week in downtown Denver. In a continued effort to make the 2008 Democratic National Convention the most inclusive and engaging in history, DNCC CEO Leah D. Daughtry and members of the DNCC’s senior management team rolled out a seri // More

Convention Delegates to Unite in a Single Event with Friends of New Orleans, to Commemorate Efforts to Rebuild Areas Affected by Hurricane Katrina

June 05, 2008
Denver, CO - June 4, 2008 - After consultation with the Democratic National Convention Committee, the Denver 2008 Host Committee today announced that it will direct delegates to a single celebration commemorating the recovery and rebuilding of areas affected by Hurricane Katrina in lieu of individual delegate welcoming events. The event, to be hosted by the Friends of New Orleans, will be held Sunday, Aug. 24, three years after Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast Region in August, // More

Message from Mayor John Hickenlooper

June 05, 2008
What Denver residents, employees and businesses should expect during Convention Week Denver, CO - June 3, 2008 - Hosting the Democratic National Convention represents a tremendous economic and marketing opportunity for Metro Denver and Colorado, as well as a chance for local residents to witness and participate in a historical event. // More

Democratic Convention Host Committee Develops Suggested Lean ‘N Green Guidelines

June 05, 2008
List outlines ways caterers and restaurants can create healthy, environmentally sound meals // More

Denver Mayor Unveils Dialog:City, an Event Converging Art, Democracy, and Digital Media

June 05, 2008
Details of participating artists and exhibitions scheduled for August 21-29 announced at Monday press conference Denver, CO - May 5, 2008 - At a news conference today, Mayor Hickenlooper announced Dialog:City, an event converging art, democracy and digital media that will involve 10 site-specific art installations in neighborhoods throughout Denver from Aug. 21-29. // More




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