Third Annual Denver Arts Week
Presented by VISIT DENVER, Third Annual Denver Arts Week kicks off on November 6 and runs through November 14, 2009. Celebrating the Mile High City’s vibrant art and culture scene and welcoming art enthusiasts of every level, there will be over 100 events to choose from, kicking off with “First Friday” art walks in 6 neighborhoods.
Also offered are 11 free museums with extended hours on a Saturday night and at the nation’s second largest performing arts complex, an “open house” and more events added every day. To find out the latest additions to the schedule, go to www.DenverArtsWeek.com for details.
As stated by Jayne Buck, Vice President of Tourism for VISIT DENVER, “Denver is building a national reputation as an arts center, and Denver Arts Week is a chance for residents and visitors to explore the city’s vast cultural resources for free and see what the buzz is all about.”
Also being celebrated during Denver Arts Week are 2 great events. The first of which is the 20th Anniversary of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) which supports cultural facilities in the seven county Denver area. Also happening is the Starz Denver Film Festival, starting November 12 and running through November 22, 2009. More than 200 independent films from around the world will be screened.
A new feature this year will be specially designed cuisine and local art on display at numerous restaurants. To complete your “art getaway” many Denver hotels are offering stays from $52.80 per night*.
Some of the Exciting Events:
Friday, November 6: First Friday Festivities – The traditional “First Friday” arts walks have been brought up a notch this year! Along with the participation of over 100 art galleries, there will be live music performances, culinary treats and demonstrations by artists. You will be able to go from gallery to gallery enjoying Denver’s hidden gems.
Saturday, November 7: Night at the Museums – After a night of art walks, Denver’s second “Night at the Museums” will take place at 11 top museums. Based on the popular event from Paris, admission is free from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Offered will be free shuttle buses beginning at both the Denver Art Museum and Cherry Creek Shopping Center, offering free parking. This will make it easy to hop from museum to museum. Many of the museums in addition to free admission are offering music, dance and special performances.
Sunday, November 8: Sunday on Stage – Teaming up to offer amazing entertainment and value during Denver Arts Week are Denver’s performing arts organizations. Offered are: PHAMALY at the Mizel Center, Colorado Homegrown Tales at the Byer-Evans House Museum, and Ballet Nouveau Colorado & Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Denver Arts Week is presented by VISIT DENVER, a nonprofit trade association that contract with the City of Denver to market Denver as a convention and leisure destination. They work to bring positive economic development to the city, which creates jobs and generates taxes.
Sponsors of Denver Arts Week include: City and County of Denver, Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, Wells Fargo, CBS4, The Denver Post, King Soopers, 5280 Magazine, Kroenke Sports, Downtown Denver Partnership , ETA – Event Transportation Associates, Inc., Cherry Creek Shopping Center and Cherry Creek North.
For more information and an up-to-the-minute listing of events, go to www.DenverArtsWeek.com or call toll free (800) 2-DENVER.
