Entries by sschafer

AMP The Cause – Orchestrating Change for Coloradans in Need

AMP the Cause is a Denver-based nonprofit organization that improves the lives of families through entertainment, annual events and community service projects. They raise critical health and education funds, generate awareness of local charities, use monetary and in-kind donations to help children with life-threatening illnesses, and provide opportunities for kids to participate in educational programs […]

Congratulations to The Learning Source

Congratulations to The Learning Source for their great work in promoting literacy in the community. We were proud to recognize their $5,000 grant on February 6, 2017 at The Denver Post Pen & Podium Literary Series featuring Pulitzer Prize winning author, Anthony Doerr. Pictured from left to right: Tracy Ulmer; executive director, Denver Post Community […]

Colorado Business Committee for the Arts Leadership Arts Celebrates 20 Years

On Wednesday May 10, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) will graduate the 20th Anniversary Leadership Arts class. This milestone highlights CBCA’s ongoing legacy of advancing Colorado’s creative economy by connecting business and the arts. Leadership Arts is a nine month training program that prepares individuals to serve on nonprofit boards of directors and increase their civic […]

Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series Announced

Get ready for another year of spectacular talent at the Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series presented by UMB Bank. The stellar lineup kicks off with TajMo: The Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo Band and continues with a variety of musical offerings including Mary Chapin Carpenter w/ special guest Sarah Jarosz, Buddy Guy, Randy Newman, and Jose Gonzalez to name a […]

The Denver Post Pedal The Plains Route is Officially Announced

On Monday, April 17, the 2017 Denver Post Pedal The Plains Bicycle Tour route was announced at the State Capitol by Governor Hickenlooper and Tour Director, Renee Wheelock. This year’s ride will take place September 15-17 and travel through Kersey, Keenesburg, and Brush, Colorado.  This one-of-a-kind annual cycling event began in 2012 and is produced […]

Congratulations to Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Congratulations to Lighthouse Writers Workshop for their great work promoting literacy in our community. We were proud to recognize their efforts with a $5,000 grant on March 13, 2017 at The Denver Post Pen & Podium lecture featuring award-winning author, Mary Karr. Pictured from left to right: Stacy Schafer; marketing and communications manager, Denver Post Community […]

2017-18 Denver Post Pen & Podium Series Authors Announced

On Monday, March 13, the new Pen & Podium season’s authors and dates were announced to the sold out crowd of more than 800 subscribers and their guests. We are excited to welcome Colson Whitehead on Monday, September 25, 2017; Richard Russo on Monday, November 13, 2017; Katherine Boo on Monday, February 5, 2018; Tony Kushner […]