Elevating Denver - August 2024

Here's what's coming into view on Elevating Denver for August 2024...

Take a tour of Bright Nights at Four Mile Park. Bright Nights is a collaboration with Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., the largest producer of Chinese lantern festivals in North America. This event transforms the Park into a captivating realm with larger-than-life sculptures illuminating the night across its 12 acres. Each year brings a fresh theme, new experiences, and captivating sculptures.
#fourmilepark #brightnights

Local bands compete for a chance to play the Red Rocks Amphitheater ahead of the final Film on the Rocks screening on August 19, thanks to a new competition called Sundown Throwdown, presented by Colorado Native (of AC Golden Brewing Company), Red Rocks, and Denver Film.
#soundofmadness-tributetoshinedown #MzVendetta #Radiofluke #Denverfilm #Filmontherocks#Redrocksamphitheater

Globeville residents take to the streets with CASR and DOTI to take a tour of the neighborhood, and point out issues of concern in regards to mobility. Whether it's walking, biking, or sending the kids to school everyone is working to improve safety in the community.
#doti #globeville #CASR

In 2024 the NHL adopted American Sign Language as part of an alternative broadcast during the Stanley Cup. For Noah Blankenship, Program Coordinator for Denver's Office of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, a lifelong passion became a once in a lifetime opportunity. Working with private firm P-X-P, the broadcast brought access, inclusion, and representation in professional sports to deaf and hard of hearing sports fans.
#P-X-P #HRCP

Parker McMullen Bushman wears many "head wraps!” They have an extensive background in conservation and environmental education with a deep interest in justice, accessibility and equity. Parker sheds light on her burgeoning love affair with the city of Denver and how it has helped her thrive.
#kweenwerk #Ecoinclusive #cityofdenver

Elevating Denver is a production of the City and County of Denver.

Intro - 00:00
Bright Place, Bright time - 00:51
Denver's Throwdown - 04:43
A Mile in Their Shoes - 10:11
Calling the Shots - 14:13
Denver Love - 19:48
Close - 24:14

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