Latest Convention News   City Maps Mobility for Downtown Access During Convention Plan maximizes downtown access to residents, employees and customers. Roads and transit will be open to enable area residents to come downtown and attend public events. Additional screening and security will affect some locations.     Denver Provides Budget Overview for Security Equipment DNC Parade Route Slots Announced   More...

TV Show Features Denver Hosting Convention Wednesday, July 23, 2008 | 71 ° Overcast   TV Show Features Denver Hosting Convention Now showing on Denver 8 TV In August of this year Denver will host the its largest convention ever, the 2008 Democratic National Convention. The effort to bring this historic event to our city has been one that has engaged the entire Metro region, Colorado and the multi-state area of the Western United States.   This national event will deliver a sizeable impact on the Denver and the seven counties that encompass the greater metro area, and will be notable too to Colorado and the larger region.   According to Governor Bill Ritter, "The convention will have a significant economic impact not just on Denver, but it will have a ripple effect across the entire state and the West. This will be great for Denver and great for Colorado”. Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper says the event is typical of theWestern spirit, "The Mile High City embodies the 21st century ideals of economic strength, environmental consciousness, regional collaboration, cutting-edge technological infrastructure and visionary zeal that will help lead America in the year 2008 and beyond."    Area citizens can take great pride in not only playing host to the more that 35,000 guests from around the nation and the world, but also in the planning and efforts but forth to accomplish the details of the event.   How was this done? What will make this convention stand out from all that have gone before? What impacts will this unprecedented have on our daily lives? And what opportunities will be presented when media attention brings Denver and Colorado into the limelight? Uncovering those answers is what the new TV series Denver 8.08 is all about. Denver 8.08 will bring viewers an insider’s look at the community effort it takes to host an event of this scale. Each edition of the 4-part series will also give a behind-the-scenes look the special features of this convention as well as how it will impact our state.   Working in partnership with the Denver Host Committee, the City of Denver and Denver 8 TV, the Metro Denver Visitors and Convention Bureau, the presenters hope the program is informative, enlightening and entertaining.   In Denver, Denver 8.08 will premiere May 8 at 7:30 pm. and repeats will play following this schedule: Weekdays primetime mid-day mornings Monday [ 8:00 pm ] may be pre-empted with Denver City Council meeting 5:00 pm   Tuesday   5:30 pm   Wednesday [ 9:30 pm ] may be pre-empted with Denver City Council committees   7:30 am Thursday 7:30 pm   10:00 am Friday     7:30 am Weekends       Saturday 8:00 pm 7:30 am Sunday   1:00 pm   A new program will premiere each month through August, 2008. Subsequent programs in the series will first be shown the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 Posted by AlanD  Contributed by AlanD Return

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Announcements Denver Election Information The Denver Elections Division has a new location and a new website. Both places have the most current and accurate election information for Denver voters. Visit the website www.DenverVotes.org     Cinemocracy: Democracy on Film Capture your definition of democracy in a five minute production and submit it.  The deadline is August 1.  The top 10 videos will be shown during the DNC. http://www.cinemocracy.org/ for details  Parks & Rec Wants Public Input on Rec Centers Denver residents are being asked to help decide the future of the City's rec centers. The Parks & Recs Department is hosting a series of public meetings to gather public comment.   Summer Sounds Ring through the Air in July!         Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, Colorado Council on the Arts and Target presents the Colorado Symphony Orchestra outdoors at two Denver parks  -  July 3 and July 24 City Looking for 150 Exceptional Residents This November on the city''s 150th anniversary,  Mayor John Hickenlooper will honor Denver's 150 .  These will be people who are doing something extraordinary that is making the City a better place for generations to come.   Build a Better Denver Citizens can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects. Visit the Better Denver website focusing to learn about capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation infrastructure. Movies in the Parks June 6 - Aug 2: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic goodies for a fun-filled night under the stars. 16 family-friendly films on outdoor screens with high quality sound is one-of–a-kind experience.   More Announcements      1 2