Denver Arts Week 2008
When: November 14-22, 2008
Where: At dozens of museums, theatres and art galleries across the city
Official Website: www.DenverArtsWeek.com
The Mile High City celebrated its vibrant creative community last year with the wildly successful Denver Arts Week. In 2008, this unique citywide happening returns with an even bigger and better lineup of innovative, inspiring and fun activities and events. Clear your calendar for November 14-22 – this is one Denver party you don’t want to miss.
What is Denver Arts Week? It’s a weeklong festival, highlighting the city’s visual and performing arts, taking place at seven neighborhood art districts, 20 museums and 100 art galleries. The event is organized by the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau to help draw local and national attention to the cultural renaissance that Denver is experiencing – a renaissance that led Sunset Magazine to proclaim: “The Mile High City is remaking itself as a world capital of art and architecture.”
Arts Week takes full advantage of Denver’s rapidly expanding roster of incredible cultural facilities, from the nation’s second largest performing arts center to the new Ellie Caulkins Opera House, from the new Hamilton Building at the Denver Art Museum to the growing number of art galleries in neighborhoods like the Art District on Santa Fe and the Golden Triangle Museum District. Get a preview of the main event at Denver's vibrant art districts at Fear No Art First Friday on Nov. 7.
More than anything, Arts Week encourages Denverites to be tourists in their own town. It’s a convenient opportunity to check out the wide array of cultural offerings that are available year-round in the Mile High City. And it’s a bargain as well. All of the arts participants will offer discounts or special events during Arts Week. If you’ve never been to a First Friday art walk, attended a production at a local theatre, seen the new Denver Art Museum or experienced the Starz Denver Film Festival, this is the perfect week to do that.
Arts Week Events
SNEAK PREVIEW for Denver Arts Week: Fear No Art First Friday, November 7th
Denver Arts Week kicks off with Fear No Art First Friday, a sneak preview celebration of local art and artists in neighborhood art districts. New to the art world? No problem! Fear No Art First Friday is designed to please both the newcomer and the connoisseur. Think of this as a superpowered version of the monthly First Friday Art Walks that take place on Santa Fe, with galleries open late, great food and drink, a festive atmosphere and a wealth of amazing art to check out. Get a full list of participating galleries here.
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUMS
You may not find a better deal all year. The Mile High City's spectacular Denver Arts Week opens in high style with Night At The Museums. From 5-10 p.m. on Friday November 14, more than a dozen of Denver's world-class museums will open their doors for FREE, offering special programming and unique entertainment. Free shuttles will be available at Cherry Creek Shopping Center and the Denver Art Museum. Get a full list of participating venues and events here.
NIGHT ON THE RED CARPET
Get a taste of Hollywood glamour on Saturday November 15 at venues all over the city, starting with the Starz Denver Film Festival’s Big Night at the Denver Performing Arts Complex! The Night On The Red Carpet focuses on Denver’s wide array of performing arts options, and you can get a number of incredible deals on plays, ballet, opera and more during this evening, as well as throughout Denver Arts Week. Get creative, wear red and join the fun! For a full list of events go here.
DENVER ARTS WEEK CELEBRATES THE MILE HIGH CITY'S 150th BIRTHDAY
Denver Arts Week overlaps with the Mile High City’s 150th Birthday Bash. For two weeks in November, Denver will celebrate its 150th b-day in true Mile High City style, with festivals, sporting events, special offers and much more. There will be free days at select Denver attractions, including the Colorado History Museum on Saturday, November 22 – along with a birthday cake distributed by local dignitaries and temporary postal stations for a commemorative postmark and envelope.
More Events
Starz Denver Film Festival will be Nov 13-23 during Denver Arts Week and will kick off Night on the Red Carpet on Nov. 14.
Several organizations will be offering discounted tickets during Denver arts week for a reduced price, including the Colorado Ballet, Colorado Opera, Colorado Symphony, Denver Center for Performing Arts.
Neighborhood theatres will be offering 2 for 1 tickets: Bovine Metropolis Theater (improv & sketch comedy), Buntport Theater Company and Boulder's Dinner Theatre.
Discounted art will be available for purchase in the art districts: RiNo, Cherry Creek North and Tennyson.
Start planning your Denver Arts Week now by heading to www.DenverArtsWeek.com!
