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

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

Downtown Denver bar, The Ginn Mill, unveils a twenty foot mural by local artist Adam Moorhead to celebrate the Democratic National Convention

August 27, 2008
The mural humorously depicts Obama and McCain battling it out in a boxing ring. // 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

ORIGINAL OBAMA PORTRAIT PAINTED DURING HOST COMMITTEE MEDIA WELCOMING PARTY GOES ON SALE

August 26, 2008
Posters, Limited-Edition Lithographs; Painting Acceptance Speech on Thursday // 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

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

DENVER OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS & DENVER FILM SOCIETY ANNOUNCE CINEMOCRACY ROCKS!

August 21, 2008
Public event with diverse line-up of musical acts at Red Rocks Amphitheatre to celebrate winners of online, short film festival exploring meaning of Democracy // 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

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

Bovine Metropolis Theater Presents Political Satire and Comedy During the Convention Week

August 07, 2008
Bovine Metropolis Theater, Denver's finest improv and sketch comedy venue, will host a series of politically-themed shows during the Democratic National Convention. // 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

TOP DIGNITARIES COME TO DENVER FOR '2008 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROUNDTABLE'

July 31, 2008
DENVER, July 31, 2008 - The Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee has launched a series of 10 issue-oriented, non-partisan discussions, collectively entitled the 2008 Rocky Mountain Roundtable. The event is aimed at fostering civic engagement and substantive public dialogue during the 2008 Democratic National Convention (Aug. 25-28, 2008). // More

Site of the 1908 Denver Democratic National Convention Turns 100 Years Old

July 08, 2008
The City and County of Denver’s Division of Theatres and Arenas will celebrate the 100th birthday of the Quigg Newton Denver Municipal Auditorium this week. The Newton Auditorium – now home to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House – is the oldest performance venue still operating in Denver. // 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

Denver Filming Locations

June 11, 2008
Located at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Denver is a city of outstanding natural beauty. The city also has a colorful history, a variety of outstanding cultural attractions and the largest city park system in America. The following are some of the best viewpoints and locations for visual stories about the Mile High City. // 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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