Congratulations to Youth on Record for their Grant!

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On Friday, July 29, 2016, The Denver Post Community Foundation was proud to present a grant to support the mission of Youth on Record at The Underground Music Showcase. Mac Tully, CEO and Publisher of The Denver Post, Dean Singleton, Chairman of The Denver Post, Michael Henry, Sr. Vice President of Finance and CFO of The Denver Post, Tracy Ulmer, Executive Director of The Denver Post Community Foundation, and Kendall Smith, Event Director of UMS, presented the ceremonial check to members of the Board and Staff of Youth on Record.

12th Annual Denver Food + Wine Festival

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2016 is sure to please the palettes September 6-11    
Denver Food + Wine Festival is a multi-day extravaganza of food, wine and spirits events, presented by co-sponsors Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Colorado and Colorado Restaurant Association. The 12th annual event benefits four nonprofit partners. The Denver Post Community Foundation is honored to be a beneficiary along with Colorado ProStart, operated by the Colorado Restaurant Foundation, Kroenke Sports Charities, and Metropolitan State University of Denver. Festival events feature the best in Colorado’s restaurants paired with the finest wine and spirits, dinners, tastings, and culminating with the festival’s signature event, The Grand Tasting. Denver Food + Wine Festival aims to highlight hospitality industry impact, promote workforce development, and celebrate Denver as a culinary destination.
To view Denver Food + Wine Festival’s schedule and to purchase tickets, click

The Denver Post UMS Continues to Rock the Streets

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Denver’s Largest Indie Festival Celebrated its 16th Year in July 
Music lovers gathered for the 16th year of The Denver Post Underground Music Showcase, presented by Schomp Mini, July 28 – 31. The large main stage and host venues along South Broadway were packed with more than 15,000 attendees throughout the weekend. With headliners such as Polica, Thee Oh Sees, Allah Las and countless other favorites, the crowd was entertained from beginning to end of this year’s festival.
The Denver Post Community Foundation was proud to present a $5,000 grant toYouth on Record for their determination and focus to empower teens with music in some of the most vulnerable Denver neighborhoods.
 
Proceeds benefited The Denver Post Community Foundation. For more information on UMS, click here.  

Celebrating The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train

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A Fun Time Was Had by All for the 25th Anniversary Trip 
 
On Saturday, July 23, more than 600 special guests took a ride on The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train for its 25th consecutive trip to Cheyenne, Wyoming for the “Daddy of ’em All” rodeo. It was a full day of western entertainment! Pictured above and having fun in the Walter Dean car are guests Nancy Levine; Mary Smith; Pat Robinson; and Denver Post Community Foundation Board Member, Tim Jackson. Countless train enthusiasts lined the route to welcome No. 844’s historic return to the rails.
The Denver Post Community Foundation was proud to present its first CFD Train grant to the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the community about the history and culture of Cheyenne Frontier Days from the event’s earliest inspiration to its present celebration.
A day prior to No. 844’s return to the helm, CFD Train guests were invited to a special presentation about the nearly three year extensive restoration led by Engineer, Ed Dicken’s Jr. and the Union Pacific Steam Team.
Proceeds benefited The Denver Post Community Foundation. For more information on The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train, click here. 

Congratulations to Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

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On Saturday, July 23, 2016, The Denver Post Community Foundation was proud to present a grant to support the mission of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum. Mac Tully, CEO and Publisher of The Denver Post, presented the check to Amiee Reese, Executive Director of the Museum, during the Bar-B-Que lunch for The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train guests.

Congratulations to SOS Outreach

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Congratulations to The Denver Post Ride The Rockies Grant Recipients! 
During the 2016 Denver Post Ride The Rockies bicycle tour, a $5,000 grant was presented to a deserving nonprofit in each host community. Ride The Rockies and The Denver Post Community were proud to award this grant to SOS Outreach in Copper Mountain. 

Pedal The Plains Visits Ordway, Fowler, and La Junta Sept. 16-18

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Taking place this weekend in Ordway, Fowler, and La Junta, Colorado! Walk up registrations welcome. Over the three days, riders will travel 151 miles through southeastern Colorado. To find out more, visit pedaltheplains.com

The Denver Post Passport To The Arts Fall 2016

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Get your tickets for four great live performances this Fall for just $175! Click here for more information.