The Big Convention News
It is official, Barack Obama will accept the Democratic Party's nomination not at the Pepsi Center (basketball and hockey arena), but at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium! This outdoor venue is the home of the Denver Bronco's football team, and normally seats over 76,000 people....
The Mid Priced Meal, Reservations Not Required
I have previously offered my suggestions for dinner reservations during the convention, however they were admitadly a bit on the pricey side, if a table was even still availible. Going down the line slightly to some reasonably priced places, I have some great suggestions that normally do...
Colorado's Strange Alchohol Laws
While alchohol laws can and will differ from state to state, it took me a while to get used to some of the wierd rules here in Colorado. This weekend, the "blue laws" prohibiting liquor stores from staying open on Sundays are going away.
Previously the only place you could buy...
Starting off Independance Day Early
In some cultures, all holiday officially begin at sundown the night before. With that idea in mind, I will start celebrating Independence Day on the night of July 3d while enjoying the Colorado Symphony Orchestra perform and outdoor concert at Denver's City Park.
While I do enjoy...
Hotels, a local guide to the pick of the litter.
As a local, I don't have much opportunity to stay in Denver hotels. Fortunately, I do have plenty of out of town friends and relatives who visit, and until recently, no room to accomodate them. Here are some of our favorites:
1. The Comfort Inn Downtown at 401 17th...