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Fun Things to do In Denver, May 14-20 - Party on the Plaza Feature (Multiple Sources)
May 2024
“There are so many ways to experience the culture of a country: cuisine, art, music, and people. At this sprawling celebration of the Americas, Denverites will become acquainted with the delicacies of various countries including Brazil, Peru, Haiti, and Costa Rica. Fill your belly with gorditas and tamales from Mexican outfit Tlaquesalsa and hear live music performances from the likes of Peruvian DJ Soldetropico. The bash commemorates the opening of “Horizon Drift,” a newly commissioned textile-based art installation by Rachel Hayes at the Plaza of the Americas on Wewatta Street. May 17; 4–9 p.m.; free admission”
Key Source: 5280 Magazine
Source: Westword - “10 Free Things to Do in Denver This Week”
Source: Denver Post - “Things to do in Denver this weekend - Interactive bubbles, Denver comics fest and more”
Source: Colorado Public Radio - “Colorado Arts Spotlight: things to know and do around the state May 17-19”
Source: Hey Denver - Your Daily Guide
Governor Polis Leads Delegation for Biennial of the Americas Summit, Promotes Colorado’s Leadership in Agriculture, Geothermal Energy, and Small Business Growth
April 22, 2024
“To promote Colorado’s agriculture, geothermal, and small business sectors, Governor Polis is joining a delegation of Colorado leaders this week as part of the Biennial of the Americas Summit. At the summit, the Governor will meet with local leaders to strengthen the economic and cultural connections between Colorado and Costa Rica while participating in the Biennial of the Americas Summit, to bolster Colorado’s international partnerships.”
Source: Colorado.gov
Source: The Denver Post
Source: The Loveland-Herald Reporter
The 2024 Americas Summit Costa Rica: Exploring Innovation, Sustainability, and Collaboration in the Heart of Central America
April 23, 2024
Source: EARTH University
Cumbre es realizada por el Biennal de las Américas y tendrá lugar en San José del 23 al 27 de abril.
April 22, 2024
Source: Delfino Costa Rica
Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs Russo Travels to Colorado and Montana
January 29, 2024
“In Denver, Assistant Secretary Russo will meet with local officials, city leaders, and students and faculty from the University of Denver and Metropolitan State University. He will also engage Biennial of the Americas and Denver Council on Foreign Relations leadership.”
Source: U.S. Department of State
One Part Bustling Hub, One Part Local Leadership Summit
June 26, 2023
“Two Parts was thrilled to be tapped by Denver nonprofit organization, Biennial of the Americas, to play a part in the inaugural historic event, Cities Summit of the Americas.”
Source: Two Parts Co.
U.S. Diplomacy Unbound: The Splendid Cities Summit of the Americas 2023
May 3, 2023
“Imagine an international gathering of superstar mayors from around the Western Hemisphere, outspoken civil society leaders, eager financiers, and a smattering of progressive corporate executives enthusiastically exchanging innovative ideas on the hottest topics of the day.”
Source: Global Americans
Big art! Two new interactive art pieces downtown invite visitors to play, reflect on the world around them
May 1, 2023
“For a piece of temporary public art, achieving all three of those goals makes for a monumental achievement. That it is irresistible, and in the company of a giant inflatable down the street, doubles the fun.”
Source: Denver Post
Six Things to Do For Free in Denver (and Beyond) Today
April 29, 2023
“While politicians from across the Americas meet at the Colorado Convention Center for the Cities Summit of the Americas, regular folks can enjoy a spectrum of free cultural events and pan-American festivities at the Fábrica de Arte Américas warehouse.”
Source: Westword
'Cultural warehouse' anchors Denver's Cities Summit of the Americas | Arts news
April 28, 2023
“Leaders from across the Western Hemisphere are gathering in Denver this week for the inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas, which strives to gather government and community leaders to find local solutions to global problems.”
Source: Denver Gazette
Denver Art Museum holding multi-cultural Día del Niño celebration
April 27, 2023
“It is a performance. It is a group of dancers and musicians and choreographer that are coming all the way from Guadalajara, Mexico, and they are coming for the Biennial. They are presenting in the Biennial of the Americas, and one of their stops is Día del Niño at the museum," Ricciardi said.
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Four cool things to do in Denver this week
April 27, 2023
“Renowned Latin American fashion, Denver’s new jazz venue, Comics and space-themed pastries.”
Source: Denverite
Global leaders meet in Denver to tackle issues from migration to fentanyl
April 26, 2023
“The art at the Cities of the Americas Summit spans from across the Americas, just like the leaders. The summit, hosted this week in Denver, is working to bridge divides across cultures.”
Source: CBS Colorado
Global leaders meet in Denver to tackle issues
April 26, 2023
“Over 250 mayors are joining us here in Colorado, along with 3,000 registered delegates," said FloraJane DiRienzo, the executive director of the Biennial of the Americas. "This is an opportunity to not only have these tough conversations around our hemisphere's most pressing challenges, but also to come together and unify."
Source: Newsbreak
7 best things to do in Colorado this weekend: April 28-April 30, 2023
April 26, 2023
“Immerse yourself in cultural experiences curated by tastemakers from across the Americas, all happening in one place.”
Source: Denver 7
Caravana Americana debuts in American fashion
April 26, 2023
“This idea of bringing fashion and culture together was inspired by a trip to Mexico and hoped to open up new business opportunities for the brand. It was there that DiRienzo discovered a pop-up store that truly celebrated Latin American culture, and knew it had to fit in with the Biennial of the Americas event in Denver.
Source: Ask By Geeks
New cultural hub opening in downtown Denver
April 26, 2023
“New cultural hub opening in downtown Denver -- Fabrica de Arte Americas is open just 5 days.”
Source: Yahoo! News
New cultural hub opening in downtown Denver
April 26, 2023
“New cultural hub opening in downtown Denver -- Fabrica de Arte Americas is open just 5 days.”
Source: Denver 7 News
Denver plays host to the first-ever Cities Summit of the Americas
April 26, 2023
“Denver leaders were vying for a host role at Summit of the Americas; now, the city is welcoming hundreds of mayors for a different inaugural event.”
Source: Denver Business Journal
Caravana Americana makes its U.S. fashion debut.
April 25, 2023
“In celebration of Latin America’s best high-end fashion, Caravana Americana is making its U.S. debut showcasing hundreds of fashion, artisans and furniture brands at Fábrica de Arte Américas.”
Source: 303 Magazine
Cities Summit of the Americas takes over Denver
April 25, 2023
“Denver's airport, its business and technology community, and the city's effort to elevate arts and culture from the Americas make the city an "ideal," host, executive director FloraJane DiRienzo tells us.”
Source: AXIOS Denver
Denver hosting new summit called Cities Summit
April 25, 2023
“Denver’s hosting a brand new summit today with more than 3,000 civic leaders and mayors from across the Western Hemisphere.”
Source: Yahoo! News
First-Ever Cities Summit of the Americas Kicks Off Downtown — but Why Denver?
April 24, 2023
"President Biden selected Denver to host the Cities Summit due to our growing connections to the region, thriving and resilient business and cultural communities, [and] our commitment to sustainability," Strott says. "Denver and Colorado exemplify the unique potential for innovation at the city and state level that the Cities Summit will highlight."
Source: Westword
Community Workshops & Happenings
April 24, 2023
“The Biennial of the Americas official programming surrounding the inaugural Cities Summit where community and city leaders of the Western Hemisphere such as the U.S. The Secretary of State Department, 250 national and international mayors, and 3,000 registered attendees.”
Source: TARRA Newsletter
Denver! Get Immersed In A Free Cultural Playground Of Art, Music, Food & Fashion, April 24-30 At Biennial Of The Americas & Cities Summit Of The Americas
April 22, 2023
“The Biennial of the Americas, the organization that builds connections and creates community through their programming, officially announces their scheduled programming in conjunction with the inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas. The Cities Summit, where community and city leaders of the Western Hemisphere such as the U.S.”
Source: Latin Life Denver
Denver Welcomes Internationally Acclaimed Artists for Cities Summit of the Americas: Andrea Bowers, Justen LeRoy, and JR's Inside Out Project Take Center Stage
April 20, 2023
“Artists Andrea Bowers, Justen LeRoy, and JR's Inside Out Project present three powerful art installations and interventions to the Denver community.”
Source: Yahoo! News
The Cities Summit of the Americas starts today in Denver. Here’s what you can expect.
April 20, 2023
“The event runs Monday through Sunday and features a range of roundtables and cultural events.”
Source: Denverite
The Cities Summit will be hosted in Denver
April 18, 2023
“The Cities Summit will be hosted in Denver April 26-28, 2023.”
Source: CBS Colorado
Music, Art And Some Excellent Shopping Will Join Global Mayors At Cities Summit Next Week
April 17, 2023
“There are rising stars in that mix all around, including mayors of major cities who are embracing the rapid political and technological changes taking place in the world while looking toward the future.”
Source: The Daily Check
Cities Summit Of The Americas Brings Music, Art, Shopping To Denver
April 17, 2023
“The Cities Summit of the Americas, which comes to town this month, makes real a vision of Denver that many of us here have been working hard to manifest: cultured and consequential, leading, diverting and global — or at least hemispheric, since the event brings together politicians, artists and innovators from North, Central and South America.”
Source: Upcoming World News
Music, art and some excellent shopping will join global mayors at Cities Summit next week
April 16, 2023
“Organizers want to make sure that culture is part of the international conversation about the hemisphere.”
Source: Denver Post (Sunday Print Edition)
FÁBRICA DE ARTE AMÉRICAS
April 14, 2023
“Immerse yourself in cultural experiences curated by tastemakers across the Americas, all happening in one place. Fábrica de Arte Américas will feature live musical acts, electric DJ sets, dance performances, fashion shows, visual arts, food truck lineups, tasty libations, and so much more in store.”
Source: DO303
Denver prepares to host Cities Summit of the Americas and Biennial's cultural playground
April 14, 2023
“Mayors from across the Americas in one week will join thousands of attendees in a first-of-its-kind gathering in Colorado aimed at promoting regional cooperation. The Cities Summit of the Americas says ‘Denver and Colorado exemplify the best in city- and state-level innovation.’”
Source: CBS Colorado
Five Things to Do During Denver’s First-Ever Cities Summit of the Americas
April 11, 2023
“Leaders from across the Americas will convene in the Mile High City for a weeklong summit featuring robust discussions, panels, and activities around shared challenges and opportunities facing communities across the Western Hemisphere.”
Source: University of Colorado, Denver
Cities Summit of the Americas to bring international leadership to Denver
April 7, 2023
“The Cities Summit of the Americas will take place at the Colorado Convention Center at the end of April from the 26th through the 28th. Mayors and other elected officials from Latin America and the Caribbean will travel to Denver for three days at the summit which was first announced by President Biden.”
Source: CBS Colorado
Bomba Estéreo will perform in Denver for Biennial of the Americas closing concert
April 3, 2023
“The Colombian band will perform along side Gabito Ballesteros at the Cities Summit of the Americas closing concert.”
Source: 9 News Denver
New — but temporary — public art is coming to downtown Denver
March 30, 2023
“Pipelines, will be built in a small plaza near Union Station as part of the inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas”
Source: Denver Post
Five Things to Do for Free in Denver Today
November 12, 2022
“Rico’s outdoor installation includes totemic sculptures composed of an array of objects donated by the Denver community and an interactive AR experience. The work comes down at the end of today.”
Source: Westword
La inclusión de mi raza (The inclusion of my race)
November 1, 2022
“When I arrived at La inclusión de mi raza (The inclusion of my race), which is on display in downtown Denver between two buildings at Tail Tracks Plaza, the facilitator offered me an iPad to view the augmented reality (AR) elements of the installation.”
Source: DARIA Magazine
That pile of old junk downtown is actually a new piece of public art
September 26, 2022
“Gabriel Rico’s work, La inclusión de mi raza, asks us to reconsider our relationship to the objects around us”
Source: Denver Post
Ten Things to Do for Free in Denver Today
September 17, 2022
“The Biennial of the Americas and Black Cube Nomadic Art Museum partnered on the latest Edge Effect project: La inclusión de mi raza (The inclusion of my race), a temporary public-art installation by Guadalajara-based artist Gabriel Rico at Tail Tracks Plaza.”
Source: Westword
Biennial of the Americas is Back with a Locally Sourced Art Installation
September 5, 2022
“Biennial of the Americas has teamed up with Black Cube, Nomadic Art Museum to present this year’s artistic addition to the city. The experience, dubbed Edge Effect features a sculpture installation and digital AR component created by Guadalajara-based artist Gabriel Rico.”
Source: 303 Magazine
Colorado Pursues Economic and Trade Discussions with Mexico
September 1, 2020
“International partners play a vital role in Colorado’s economy and USMCA provides long-term stability in our North American trade and investment partners,” said Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade Executive Director Betsy Markey.
Source: Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade