Green Sunday at Red Rocks

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Green Sunday at Red Rocks was an event held by the Host Committee to bring awareness to Global Warming.

I posted about the first half of the show last night here.

After Sheryl Crow finished Van Jones and Senator Salazar spoke. We were also treated to a great speech on the environment from George (Will Ferrell) Bush.

Sugarland played a great set... and I don't normally like country music.

Before Dave Matthews came out with Tim Reynolds, William McDonough, Governor Ritter, Robert Kennedy Jr, and Governor Kaine spoke.

Kaine introduced fellow Virginian Dave Matthews who was absolutely amazing.

I might get used to this press pass thing!

Delegate Kick Off Party Pictures

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The delegate kick off party at the Colorado Convention Center honored those providing relief and help to victims of Hurricane Katrina. The event was fun. Good food, music and beverages. Texas delegates had difficulty getting into the event... the DNCC had not delivered passes in time for many delegates. I have also posted some protester pictures on my blog at http://jstrater.blogspot.com/2008/08/protesters.html






Contributed by Jeff Strater, delegate from Texas. Jeff's blog is located at http://jstrater.blogspot.com You may also contact Jeff on the convention floor at jeffstrater at gmail.com

League of Conservation Voters announces their "Concert for Clean Energy"

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This is a show I'm looking forward to seeing on Tuesday night. You can sign up for free tickets here.

Today, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV), which works to turn environmental values into national priorities, announced it will be co-sponsoring the Concert for a Cooler Planet presented by Frontier Hosts. The concert is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26 in Denver, Colorado. Model and actress Amber Valletta will host the concert, a premier event during the Democratic National Convention, featuring a special acoustic performance by Ben Gibbard and Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie and a performance by singer-songwriter Graham Colton. The concert will be held at the Sherman Center, 1770 Sherman St., at 9:30pm.

“This concert will be the second hottest ticket in Denver,” Navin Nayak, LCV Director of Global Warming said, making an allowance for Senator Obama’s acceptance speech. “Some of today’s best and most original musical performers have joined us to fight for a clean energy future that will create millions of jobs, protect our planet, and end our addiction to foreign oil.”

Death Cab for Cutie’s most recent album, Narrow Stairs, reached #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and they will be featured on the upcoming cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

“We knew we really wanted to be a part of this event,” Chris Walla said. “It’s going to great to not only be in Denver during such an historic week, but to also help focus the world’s attention on the promise of clean energy.”

Graham Colton is a singer-songwriter from Oklahoma City, OK most widely known for his hit song, "Best Days", featured on Fox's 'American Idol'. He has toured with John Mayer, Counting Crows, Maroon 5, Dave Matthews Band, and Kelly Clarkson, and appeared on NBC's 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno', CBS's 'Late Show with David Letterman', NBC's Today Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and ABC's Live with Regis and Kelly.

Amber Valletta is a model and actress known for appearing in magazine ads for Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, and Versace, as well as hosting MTV’s House of Style. She has appeared in several movies including What Lies Beneath, The Family Man, Raising Helen, and Premonition.

This and many other events have been added to the DemConWatch Convention Calendar. We're adding new events every day so check back often.

On tap today...

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Even though we're still two days away from the official opening of the convention there is still plenty to do. And remember... you don't have to be a delegate to go to a lot of these things.

- Tour of the Alliance Center

- Tom Hayden discusses his book Voices of the Chicago Eight

- Body of War Film Screening- Panel with Phil Donahue

- Sicko Screening

- Colorado Rockies vs Cincinatti Reds

- Unity Dance '08

- "1964" Beatles Tribute at Red Rocks

- Barack the Night Away at SUTRA

Be sure to check our DemConWatch Convention Calendar for all of the details.

Rock the Vote among many to have mobile tour vehicle

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If you'll be at the convention next week it may be difficult to be somewhere that doesn't have a mobile tour type vehicle. For starters, Howard Dean will be arriving in Denver at noon in the Register for Change bus. Lifetime will roll in with it's Every Woman Counts bus on August 25th. Project Vote Smart will have a bus as well as CSPAN, CNN and probably countless others.

The latest to announce is Rock the Vote.

The RtV Mobile Election Vehicle, launching in partnership with AT&T, will be stationed at Youth HQ right outside the convention center. Vehicle features include:

• A PSA Recording Booth where visitors record their very own PSA/Rock the Vote message to share with friends online or via video text messaging (MMS)
• Two Voter Registration Bays with computer stations where young people can register to vote
• A Mobile Music Bay where concert-goers can download RTV-related content to their mobile device and sign up for an AT&T RTV text message short-code, RTVOTE (788683), to automatically receive voter registration and Election Day reminders, polls, political quizzes, celebrity messages, and mobilization alerts
• A Framerz Bay where guests can use a tethered camera phone to take photos with an RTV celebrity, presidential candidate or political icon
• A Convention Karaoke contest where political pundits and politicians are paired with Rock stars to sing (potentially bad) karaoke to urge young people to get out and vote.

Additionally, student journalists participating in RtV’s Rock the Trail program will also be on site at the conventions to discuss their reporting on youth vote and the RtV program in general.

DemConWatch Convention Calendar

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This is the DemConWatch Convention Calendar. We will add times and events as we find out about them. If you know of an event that's not yet listed please add it as a comment and we'll post it to the calendar. This is the most comprehensive Democratic National Convention Events Calendar on the Internet.

You can switch from Agenda View to Month or Week but I find Agenda view is the best. Also note that you can click on Map within each event to see where it is taking place as well as adding comments about the event. And if you have a GMail account you can add the events to your personal calendar and setup reminder notifications.

Dave Matthews to play Green Sunday at Red Rocks

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This just out from the Host Committee:

Denver, Aug. 19, 2008 - The Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee will present an official welcoming concert event for invited guests to celebrate the City's greening efforts around the 2008 Democratic National Convention, as well as to raise environmental awareness. "Green Sunday At Red Rocks," an opening act to Denver's hosting of the Convention, will feature performances by recording artists and environmental advocates including Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, Sheryl Crow and Sugarland.

The event also will feature addresses by Laurie David, global warming activist and producer of Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth"; Van Jones, founder and president of Green For All; Bill McDonough, architect and sustainable living pioneer; and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., senior attorney for NRDC and chairman of Waterkeeper Alliance.

Executive hosts for the event will be Gov. Bill Ritter Jr., Mayor John Hickenlooper and U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar. Congresswoman Diana DeGette and Gov. Tim Kaine of Virginia also will appear.

The event is made possible by donations from BNSF Railroad, MolsonCoors, Xcel Energy, Level 3, Diageo, and Liberty Media.

WHAT: Green Sunday at Red Rocks, a Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee event.

WHO: Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, Sheryl Crow, Sugarland, Laurie David, Van Jones, Bill McDonough, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Gov. Bill Ritter, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, Gov. Tim Kaine, Elbra Wedgeworth, Steve Farber.

WHEN: Sunday, August 24, 7 p.m., on the eve of the Convention.

WHERE: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Colorado's natural, geologically formed, and iconic outdoor concert theatre.

DemConWatch is available to cover this event from a purely political standpoint (of course!)

On a sad note...

We are deeply saddened that LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of Dave Matthews Band, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2008, at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles from sudden complications stemming from his June ATV accident on his farm near Charlottesville, Virginia. LeRoi had recently returned to his Los Angeles home to begin an intensive physical rehabilitation program. - DaveMatthewsBand.com

Green Frontier Fest and New Energy Station

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On August 24, the Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex will be transformed into Green Frontier Fest and New Energy Station, full of outdoor festivities. In addition to more than 100 green living exhibits, eco-carnival games and full-sized solar energy home, special guests will include Daryl Hannah, Governor Bill Ritter, Mayor John Hickenlooper and Van Jones. The special presentations, which will take place on a solar powered stage, are scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. - cont'd

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Daryl Hannah, an environmentalist and actress who has appeared in more than 60 films and television series, has received several awards recognizing her contributions to protecting the environment, including an Artivist Award for Environmental Preservation, a Water Quality Award for Environmental Activism and the Environmental Media's Ongoing Commitment Award, among others. A part-time Telluride, CO resident, Hannah also has a sustainability blog (www.dhlovelife.com), drives a biodiesel car and owns a solar-powered home built from green materials.

Also on hand at the event will be Van Jones, the founder and president of Green For All, whose mission is to build an inclusive, green economy strong enough to lift millions of people out of poverty. Jones is an advocate for "green-collar jobs and opportunities" for disadvantaged people and is committed to the fight against climate change. In 2007, Van Jones worked successfully with U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as well as several others, to pass the Green Jobs Act of 2007. This legislation authorized funding to train 35,000 people a year in "green-collar jobs."

"This is a great opportunity for Denver and Colorado to showcase our green accomplishments and innovations, and we are delighted to add such dynamic speakers to the Green Frontier Fest lineup," said Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. "An enduring legacy project for our community and visitors, this event will create public awareness that lasts well beyond the Convention week."

Booth spaces for exhibitors sold out in less than six weeks, reaffirming the excitement and spirit of moving towards a green and sustainable future. The fun, educational event will provide knowledge that will not only facilitate a cleaner environment, but also provide guests with tips to ultimately save money and resources. The full-sized solar energy home, which will be open for tours, will demonstrate how new energy-saving technology can be incorporated in everyday life.

The Green Frontier Fest, which runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is free to the public, will also include a concert with U.S. Pipe and other live bands and musicians. Guests can also try delicious local and sustainable foods, wine and beer.

NEW ENERGY STATION
Taking place in tandem with the Green Frontier Fest on Sunday, then continuing throughout the Democratic National Convention, the New Energy Station will showcase Denver and Colorado's new energy innovations through a number of displays and applications in Sculpture Park that highlight environmentally-responsible energy technologies and practices. Also located at Sculpture Park with free admission, New Energy Station will be open to the public Aug. 24 - 28, 10a.m. to 6p.m. (Green Frontier Fest is a single day event on Aug. 24.)

Showcasing a wide array of clean energy solutions, the New Energy Station reaffirms Colorado's place as one of the leaders in the New Energy future for the nation and world.

"The New Energy Station and Green Frontier Fest are just two examples of our commitment to make this convention the greenest possible," Mayor Hickenlooper stated. "We're fortunate to have so many great new energy organizations willing to come together to enlighten the public about the technology, products, and services available for greener living. The technologies being displayed at New Energy Station are integral parts in the future economic development of Denver, Colorado and the nation."

Highlights of the New Energy Station include the Solar Decathlon House that demonstrates the latest in residential efficiency and solar technology, a 140-foot long wind turbine blade, a bike station that will be powered by a mobile solar unit and the new Xcel Smart Grid application display - an innovation found in Boulder, CO - the first city in the U.S. to deploy this Smart Grid system.

For more information, please visit www.greenfrontierfest.com or www.denverconvention2008.com.

Tent State announces free concert with Rage Against the Machine

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Tent State's move from Civic Center Park may have worked out for the best.

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, WITH THE IRAQ VETERANS AGAINST THE WAR AND TENT STATE UNIVERSITY, HOST THE “TENT STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL TO END THE WAR” DURING THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION

ALSO SCHEDULED TO PERFORM: THE FLOBOTS, THE COUP, STATE RADIO, AND WAYNE KRAMER

Rage Against the Machine has joined forces with the Iraq Veterans Against the War and Tent State University to perform as part of the “Tent State Music Festival to End the War” on Wednesday, August 27 at the Denver Coliseum. They will join the Flobots, The Coup, State Radio, and Wayne Kramer. Doors open at 9:30 am, show begins at 11 am.

Tickets are free and available by lottery. Sign up for the lottery, with a valid photo ID (person must be present) at Tent State University at Cuernavaca Park between 11 am and 6:30 PM (look for the Tent State Music Festival booth near the IVAW Tower) Sunday, August 24 through Tuesday, August 26 during the D.N.C. Winners will be notified by email Tuesday evening, August 26. Go to www.tentstate.org for more info.

Ticket Pickup Information and Policies:

Each lottery winner will get two tickets for the Festival.

WINNERS can claim their tickets at the Denver Coliseum beginning 9:30 am on Wednesday, August 27

ONLY the WINNER can claim the tickets on show day. Photo ID required. NO name changes will be accepted under any circumstance.

Guest MUST be present when WINNER claims the tickets. After claiming the tickets, WINNER and their guest must immediately enter the coliseum.

Any TICKETS UNREDEEMED BY 12:00 pm WILL BE RELEASED on a first come first serve basis. There will be a secured area set up for people to line up for any tickets not picked up.

Where: Denver Coliseum at I-70 (Brighton Blvd. exit #275B) and south to Humboldt Street, just east of the junction of I-25 with I-70. Downtown is easily accessible via Brighton Boulevard When: Wednesday, Aug 27

Doors at 9:30 am

Show time at 11 am

All Ages Welcome

Tickets: FREE, available through lottery system

www.ratm.com

www.tentstate.org

As a huge Rage fan... I may need to take a break from downtown events and head north to the Coliseum.

LGBT convention event list

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The National Stonewall Democrats report that the 2008 convention boasts the largest number of LGBT delegates. Click here to read the press release on Marketwatch.

The following list of LGBT events is being circulated:

Come Together to Create Change Cocktail Reception
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Date: Sunday, August 24
Location: Lannie¹s Clocktower Cabaret, 1601 Arapahoe St. Denver, CO 80202
Cost: VIP - $175; General - $75
Target Audience: Everyone welcome;
Invite Only/Public: Public
RSVP required online at www.thetaskforce.org/denver

Matthew Shepard Cocktail and Dessert Reception
Jointly hosted with Matthew Shepard Foundation, Stonewall Democrats
Time: 7:30-10pm
Date: Sunday, August 24
Location: The Westin Tabor Center - Augusta Room, 1672 Lawrence Street,
Denver, CO 80202
Cost: Tickets - $20; purchase at www.matthewshepard.org
Target Audience: unknown
Invite Only/Public: unknown
RSVP: Not Required
Press: open

LGBT Caucus Opening
Time: Noon to 2pm
Date: Monday, August 25
Location: Denver Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Cost: None
Target Audience: LGBT Convention attendees
Invite Only/Public: Public
RSVP: None
Press: unknown

Stonewall Democrats Tea Party
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Date: Wednesday, August 27??
Location: Pinnacle Club at Grant Hyatt, 555 17th St Denver, CO 80202
Cost: Suggested contribution of $35
Target Audience: unknown
Invite Only/Public: LGBT Delegates
RSVP: kbailey@stonewalldemocrats.org

Reception for GLBT People of Color
National Black Justice Coalition, Human Rights Campaign,
Somos Latin@s LGBT Coalition, Federation of Black Prides, Valiente LGBT
Latino/a Alliance, API Queers United for Action (AQUA), API Queer Sisters
(APIQS) and API Equality for Celebrating Diversity at the Democratic
National Convention, an event honoring the Congressional Black Caucus, the
Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Congressional Asian Pacific American
Caucus
Time: 4 to 6 PM
Date: Monday, August 25
Location: Westin Tabor Center 1672 Lawrence Street Denver, CO 80202
Cost: unknown
Target Audience: unknown
Invite only/Public: unknown
RSVP: Email dncc@hrc.org

Lunch for LGBT Delegates
Time: 12-2pm
Date: Tuesday, August 26
Target Audience: LGBT Delegates
Invite Only/Public: invite only

HRC Rock to Win concert with Melissa Etheridge, Cyndi Lauper, Rufus Wainwright
Time: 7:30pm
Date: Tuesday, August 26
Location: Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St Denver, CO 80218
Cost: Regular Admission - $150; VIP - $500

LGBT Caucus
Time: Noon-2pm
Date: Wednesday, August 27
Location: Downtown Convention Center, 700 14th St Denver, CO 80202
Cost: None
Target Audience: LGBT attendees
Invite Only/Public: Public
RSVP: None
Press: unknown

HRC, Matthew Shepard, Stonewall Democrats Public VIP Watch Party (tentative)
Time: 6pm
Date: Thursday, August 28
Location: Earl¹s Restaurant, 1600 Glenarm Place Denver, CO 80202
Cost: General Admission - $15
Target Audience: unknown
Invite Only/Public: unknown
RSVP: unknown
Press: unknown

Obama Acceptance Speech: AFTER PARTY
Time: 9pm
Date: Thursday, August 28
Location: Theorie 1920 Market Street Denver, CO 80202
Cost: General Admission - $15
Target Audience: Everyone welcome
Invite Only/Public: Public
RSVP: unknown
Press: unknown

Denver is a serious place to hold a convention

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Now that we're done with the Libertarian Convention, Denver is ready to move back to some hard-hitting serious convention action.

Yes... it's the 66th Annual World Science Fiction Convention which will be held at Denver's Colorado Convention Center. If you haven't been to the Colorado Convention Center, the most interesting thing about it is the 3-story tall bear standing outside of the building.

No... I wasn't making it up! Back to the seriousness.

One of my favorite books ever is Robert Heinlein's "Stranger in a Strange Land". If you haven't read it I highly suggest that you pick it up. This is where "Denvention" gets cool.

Ghost of Honor

Robert A. Heinlein

I told you this was serious... they managed to get Heinlein (who died in 1988) to come and speak at the convention as a ghostly apparition.

OK... so I kid with the Sci-Fi fans but only because I'm one of them (even though I've never heard of any of their convention's guest speakers). If I haven't sold you on paying the $225 to attend this extravaganza... maybe this man can:

Fan Guest of Honor

Tom Whitmore

Largest Travelling Collection of Presidential Memorabilia to be in Denver during the Convention

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Host Committee Press Release:
Residents across the Rocky Mountain Region will be able to experience Washington, D.C. up close and personal when the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee brings the American Presidential Experience, the largest traveling exhibit of presidential memorabilia, into the Mile High City as part of the events and activities associated with Denver's hosting of the 2008 Democratic National Convention. 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 American Presidential Experience will be open to the public and located at Invesco Field at Mile High (Parking Lot D) from Aug. 22 - 29. The exhibit is managed by Political Americana and curator James Warlick. Warlick is also associated with WorthPoint, a Web 2.0-based data and media company that offers a database of sales records on art, antiques and collectibles. Worthpoint will invite people to bring their own political and presidential memorabilia to the exhibit and have them evaluated by experts.

"We're excited to have the American Presidential Experience come to Denver during the 2008 Democratic National Convention," said Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. "This exhibit provides our city's residents and guests with a wonderful opportunity to learn more about presidential history and democracy in an interactive and engaging way."

Ticket Prices*:
Adult Individual - $15
Children (2-12 years old) - $10
Senior Citizens - $10
War Veterans/Active Duty - $10
*tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster

Hours of Operation:
Aug. 22 - 28: 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Aug. 29: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.presidentialexperience.com or www.denverconvention2008.com.

AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE EXHIBIT DETAILS

Authentic Signed Documents (During Presidency) of Every President
Authentic signed documents from every American president while they were in office. This is one of the rarest collections of presidential documents assembled. This collection has just been released for public viewing after storage in a bank vault.

Author Signings
Authors will be on hand to sign books written about American politics and the presidency.

Oval Office
A full-size replica of the White House Oval Office allows visitors to sit behind the president's desk, sign a bill into law and receive a souvenir photo.

Air Force One
Visitors can tour a full-scale replica of the fuselage of Air Force One and receive keepsake photos of the experience.

John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy exhibits
This special exhibit includes numerous items owned by the president and first lady such as clothing, watches, pens, signed notes, etc.

Presidential Chairs
See replicas of three chairs used by President Abraham Lincoln, President John F. Kennedy and President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Presidential Limousine
An actual official limousine is displayed with important historical documentation and photographs of the president riding in it.

Political Memorabilia Appraisals
Bring political collections to the American Presidential Experience, have them evaluated and get the opportunity to sell them in daily auctions.

Official Lanyards and Credentials
Commemorative 2008 American Presidential Experience credential and lanyard will be distributed to each visitor.

Three Centuries of Political Memorabilia
Rare and authentic posters, buttons and other political memorabilia from the 18th to the 21st centuries from the American Political Collectors Association will be on display.

First Ladies' Gowns
An exhibition of inaugural gowns worn by first ladies.

Hail to the Chief: Take the Oath of Office
Visitors can experience taking the Oath of Office and being sworn in as president.

Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Mobile Exhibit
A 2,500-square-foot interactive commemoration of the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln in a mobile educational exhibit.

The Flag of the United States of America
Three centuries of authentic, historic flags.

C-SPAN'S Campaign 2008 Bus
The C-SPAN Bus brings the world of public affairs into communities nationwide. The 45-foot bus is equipped with mobile multi-media demonstration centers and TV production units that can be used as studios during live programs, such as C-SPAN's Washington Journal.

White House Animals and Pets
An exhibit chronicling White House pets and animals.

Suffragette Exhibit
Photos, documents, button, ribbons and political memorabilia from the historic struggle for women's right to vote.

First Ladies' Exhibits
A collection of historic memorabilia of first ladies during their time in the White House.

White House Entertaining
A formal display of White House china table settings from eight different administrations.

Washington Monument
A 20-foot-high replica of the George Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.

Florida Voting Machine
See one of the authentic, original, controversial voting machines from the 2000 Presidential Election.

Presidential Shoes
From Johnston-Murphy Shoe Company comes eight pairs of shoes including those worn by Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson and other presidents.

Presidential Bio Panels
Educational boards representing each president and their lives and times as president and particular memorabilia for each.

Talking Presidential Heads
Ask questions of select presidents and see how they answer in this interactive exhibit.

Voting Station
Children can learn about political issues, cast a live vote and have it immediately tabulated in this interactive format.

White House Touching Façade
Façade where children can reach through openings and guess what the item is on the other side.

Lincoln Logs
Children can play with Lincoln Logs and build a frontier village.

White House Murals
Large prints eight feet high depict the Blue Room, Red Room, Yellow room and others in the White House.

Merchandising
Seventy-five vendors of memorabilia and products will be available to the public.

Historic American Flags
Dozens of authentic historic flags show the evolving and changing flags as America grew.

And if you have any presidential memorabilia you can bring it in to be appraised and/or auctioned off.

Convention party planner very busy

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The important stuff, you know, the party planning, is full-speed ahead:

Jenny Anderson may be the biggest party girl in Denver.

As event director for the Denver Convention Host Committee, Anderson is charged with making arrangements for the 10,000-guest media mob party at Elitch Gardens on Aug. 23, as well as coordinating 24 party places for 8,000 members of state delegations on Aug. 24 during the Democratic National Convention.

All welcome receptions for the delegations will happen the same night in 24 different places."We're spreading them out throughout the Denver metro area," Anderson said. "Wings Over the Rockies, Belmar Center, Wildlife Experience and some in downtown locations. They're all venues, not restaurants or hotels." - RMN.

College Democrats also coming to Denver

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The College Democrats of America have their convention every 4 years in the DNCC host city just before the big show, and this time is no exception:

With the youth vote surging this year, we are expecting a very large attendance at the annual College Democrats of America Convention. So if you want to go to Denver, start planning now! Here are the details: The CDA Convention begins Friday, August 22nd. Most of the CDA portion of the programming will be over by Sunday, August 24th but lots of events will continue through the Democratic National Convention. Both events will officially end on Thursday, August 28th.

Everyone is encouraged to stay for the College Democrats of America Convention (which will have most of its events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and for the Democratic National Convention (which begins Monday and ends on Thursday). For those who were at our 2004 CDA Convention which overlapped the Democratic Convention in Boston, this year will be exactly the same. During the Democratic National Convention we will host all sorts of panels, parties, and events.

Registration is limited and housing is even more limited. If you have housing options available to you in Denver, secure them now. Know a friends couch you can stay on? Great. Otherwise CDA has dorms that will be available for students from Friday, August 22 to Thursday, August 28th. Prices and registration will be up on on www.collegedems.com shortly.

And an invitation from CDA President and Superdelegate Lauren Wolfe: