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Taking gourmet food to the homeless
The Colorado Convention Center is big on sustainability and we pride ourselves on our continued efforts. But, the sustainability goes beyond what you can see. Centerplate, the exclusive cater for the Colorado Convention Center and preferred carter for the Denver Performing Arts Complex, is also dedicated to sustainability. Centerplate donates unused…Continue Reading Taking gourmet food to the homeless
Canstruction – One “can” make a difference
Building a life-size sculpture out of LEGO bricks is fun, but building one out of cans of food can make all the difference. Canstruction® Colorado 2012: Hungry for Change is an exciting design/build competition and exhibition in which local designers build large-scale structures made entirely of cans of food.Continue Reading Canstruction – One “can” make a difference
NCAA Women’s Final Four entering Sports Nation
Excitement a Mile High - Energy and excitement is in the Denver air! The NCAA has taken over the town and turned Denver into the ULTIMATE FINAL FOUR destination. Denver is considered a “Sports Nation” so it is only appropriate that the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four takes place here.Continue Reading NCAA Women’s Final Four entering Sports Nation
Downtown Parking
Looking to enjoy one of the many events taking place in the downtown area this weekend? Let the Colorado Convention Center provide you with easy to access suggestions in pointers when looking for parking options in the downtown area. The Colorado Convention Center provides access to a 1,000 space onsite covered parking garage located off North…Continue Reading Downtown Parking
30 seconds with the Center: American Chemical Society
30 seconds with the Center from Nikki Haddad on Vimeo. View Sales Manager, Nikki Haddad take some time with Director of Meetings, Alan Hutchins from the American Chemical Society. Alan talks about what makes American Chemical Society’s National Meeting a success and what he loves best about Denver.Continue Reading 30 seconds with the Center: American Chemical Society
Category: Public Art
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Blue Bear to Leaping Rabbit
Lawrence Argent is the creator of the Blue Bear sculpture “I See What you Mean” that stands outside of our building. The Blue Bear has become an iconic symbol, not only to the convention center, but the City of Denver. It is more than a piece of public art it has become a landmark that people gravitate to. What has Argent been up to lately? He has created “Bunny Hop to Luggage and Buzz” in…
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“I See What You Mean”: Behind the Making
Have you ever wondered why the Colorado Convention Center has a huge bear looking in? For most convention centers out there you will find them to be bland and boring, but as far as the Colorado Convention Center goes a work of art is quite an attraction. According to Lawrence Argent, the creator of the 40-foot high blue bear can be identifiable amongst many who walk past by the convention center…
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Crazy Sites, Wild Imagination
Love Art? So does Denver! Denver has become known for its many pieces of public art that makes your in-town experience like a field trip. Have you seen all the public art in Denver? If not, according to Huff Post Denver, there are 6 “CAN’T MISS” public art pieces you truly can’t miss.
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