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Convention Daybook: Events for Monday

All listings local Denver time (MDT); compiled by Julie Restivo/GalleryWatch.

Native American Council
Democratic National Convention Committee; Ticketed, open to the public.
Midnight-noon; Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver; 720-362-2008

2008 Ronald H. Brown Memorial Gold Tournament
The Ronald H. Brown Foundation; Open, but must register to play.
Check in 7-8 a.m.; Shotgun start 8 a.m.; Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, 2900 Himalaya Rd., Denver; 202-249-2905

Denver Resident Post DNC Event Tidy Up
Denver Parks and Recreation; Free and open to the public.
7-9 a.m.; City and County of Denver Parks and Recreation; Tina Romero, 303-806-9083

MySpace Cafe
MySpace.com; Open to the public.
7 a.m.-4 p.m.; The Corner Office; 1401 Curtis St., Denver; Contact unavailable

Advancing the Indian-Jewish Relationship
American Jewish Committee; Open to the public.
8 a.m.-2 p.m.; The Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis St., Denver; Kenneth Bandler, bandlerk@ajc.org

Rep. Nancy Pelosi Availability
Pelosi; Open to media.
8:20–8:40 a.m. (tentative), Sheraton Denver Hotel, 1550 Court Place, Denver; Jennifer Crider, 202-485-3440

Electing Women Breakfast
Sponsor unavailable; Invitation only.
8:30-10:30 a.m.; Lime Light Restaurant, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis Sts., Denver; Contact unavailable

Welcome Breakfast
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee; Invitation only.
9-10:30 a.m.; Brown Palace, 321 17th St., Denver; 202-224-2447

The Yoga Health Festival at Air Forest
Dialog:City; Some events need tickets, some events free.
9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Air Forest City Park, Denver; Contact unavailable

Gospel Hill Brunch
The Creative Coalition.
9-11 a.m.; Mezcal Restaurant, 3230 E. Colfax Ave., Denver; 212-512-5876

Unconventional Women Roundtable
Denver 2008 Convention Executive Committee; Tickets required, open to the public.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.; The Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC), Buell Theatre, 1000 14th St., Denver; 303-534-6200

Free THINK PRECINCT Training
Think Precinct: The Grassroots Organizing Guide for a Progressive America; Open to the public.
9-11 a.m.; The Judicial Arbiter Group, 1601 Blake Street, Suite 400, Denver; info@democracyforcolorado.com

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Inc. Unity ’08 Gospel
The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Invitation only.
9-10 a.m.; Colorado Convention Center, Four Seasons Ballroom One, 700 14th St., Denver; 202-659-4929

All-Access Bike Station
Denver Host Committee; Open to the public.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver; 303-534-6200

Meditate 08
Meditate 08; Open to the public.
9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fishback Landing Park; W. 23rd St. and 7th St., Denver; Kerensa Meadows, Kerensa@Meditate08.org

Rebuilding the U.S. Economy Brunch
The Creative Coalition and the Service Employees International Union.
9:30-11 a.m.; Tambien Restaurant, 250 Steele St., Denver; 212-512-5276

Health and Wellness Roundtable
Denver 2008 Convention Executive Committee; Ticketed, open to the public.
9:30-11:30 a.m.; DPAC, Boettcher Auditorium, 1000 14th St., Denver; 303-534-6200

Education Roundtable
Denver 2008 Convention Executive Committee; Ticketed, open to the public.
9:30-11:30 a.m.; DPAC, Space Theatre, 1000 14th St., Denver; 303-534-6200

DCCC House Democratic Caucus Meeting
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee; Invitation only.
10-11:30 a.m.; Grand Hyatt, 1750 Welton St., Denver; 202-863-1500

AAPI Caucus
Democratic Caucus Meeting; Open to the public.
10 a.m.–noon, Four Seasons Ballroom 4; Convention press office, 720-362-2006

Ethnic Coordinated Caucus
Democratic Caucus Meeting; Open to the public.
10 a.m.–noon, Korbel Ballroom 1E; Convention press office, 720-362-2006

First American Caucus
Democratic Caucus Meeting; Open to the public.
10 a.m.–noon, Korbel Ballroom 4C and D; Convention press office, 720-362-2006

Black Caucus
Democratic Caucus Meeting; Open to the public.
10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Wells Fargo Theater 2; Convention press office, 720-362-2006

Hispanic Caucus
Democratic Caucus Meeting; Open to the public.
10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Korbel Ballroom 2 and 3; Convention press office, 720-362-2006

DNC Democratic Caucus Meeting
Democratic National Committee; Invitation only.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Downtown Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver; 202-863-8000

Free Day at Denver Art Museum
Target Corp.; Free, open to the public.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 15th Ave. Pkwy., Denver; 720-865-5000

Asian Pacific Islander American Caucus
Democratic National Convention Committee; Ticketed, open to the public.
10 a.m.-noon; 700 14th St., Denver; 720-362-2008

Impact Film Festival
Impact Film Festival; Ticketed, open to the public.
10 a.m.-noon; Starz FilmCenter, 900 Auraria Pkwy., Denver; info@impactfilmfestival.org

African American Caucus
Democratic National Convention Committee; Ticketed, open to the public.
10 a.m.-noon; Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver; 720-362-2008

Ethnic Council
Democratic National Convention Committee; Ticketed, open to the public.
10 a.m.-noon; Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver; 720-362-2008

Hispanic Caucus
Democratic National Convention Committee; Ticketed, open to the public.
10 a.m.-noon; Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver; 720-362-2008

Circles of O Opening Performance
Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee; Free, open to the public.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1000 14th St., Denver; 303-534-6200

New Energy Station
City and County of Denver and ReDirect Guides; Free, open to the public.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.; DPAC, Galleria and Sculpture Park, 1000 14th St., Denver; 303-459-7885

Manifest Hope Gallery
MoveOn.org and Evolutionary Media Group & Upper Playground; Free, open to the public.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Manifest Hope Gallery, 2110 Market St., Denver; 323-658-8700

UnCONVENTIONal Fare
Highlands Square Merchant Association; Open to the public.
10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Highlands Square; 32nd Ave. and Lowell St., Denver; 32ndavedenver.com

DGA Media Roundtable
Democratic Governors Association; Open to media.
11 a.m.; Colorado Convention Center, Room 401; Brian Namey, namey@dga.net, 202-772-562

Texans in the Rockies Brunch
Lockheed Martin, Energy Future Holdings (TXU), UTEA Duty Free Shops, America Votes, UST, Stanford Financial Group, Wal-Mart, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Doug Jaffee and TPG Capitol; Invitation only.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Hard Rock Cafe, 500 16th St. Mall, Denver; Dolly Angle, 202-547-6603

Future Frontrunners Summit
Lifetime, CosmoGIRL!’s Project 2024, Declare Yourself.
11 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; The Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis St., Denver; Contact unavailable

Partly Sunny Opening Reception
Dialog:City; Free, open to the public.
11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Denver Pavilions, 500 16th St., Suite 264, Denver; dialogcity.org/contact/contact.php

LGBT Caucus
Democratic Caucus Meeting; Open to the public.
Noon–2 p.m., Four Seasons Ballrooms 2 and 3; Convention press office, 720-362-2006

Luncheon Honoring Past, Present and Future Congressional Leaders in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Global AIDS Alliance; Free, open to the public.
Noon-2 p.m.; Hotel Monaco, Paris Ballroom, 1717 Champa St., Denver; convention@globalaidsalliancefund.org

Majority Celebration Luncheon
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee; Invitation only.
Noon-2 p.m.; Downtown Aquarium, 700 Water St., Denver; lori@dlcc.org

Senior Caucus
Democratic Caucus Meeting; Open to the public.
Noon–2 p.m.; Korbel Ballroom 4A and B; Convention press office, 720-362-2006

Senior Council
Democratic National Convention Committee; Ticketed, open to the public.
Noon-2 p.m.; Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver; 720-362-2008

Nebraska Democratic Party Lunch
Nebraska Democratic Party; Invitation only
Noon-2:30 p.m.; Tavern Downtown, 1949 Market St., Denver; 402-434-2180

Lennox Ballpark Break
Lennox International; Ticketed, open to the public.
Noon-2:30 p.m.; Coors Field, 2001 Blake St., Denver; Ozzie Buckler, 972-497-7456

MySpace Cafe
MySpace.com; Free, open to the public.
Noon-11:30 p.m.; Leela’s and Tarantula’s; 820 15th St., Denver; Contact unavailable

DCCC Hospitality and Concierge Suite
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee; Invitation only.
1-4 p.m.; Grand Hyatt, 1750 Welton St., Denver; 202-863-1500

The Global Marshall Plan
Network of Spiritual Progressives; Free, open to the public.
1-3 p.m.; The Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis St., Denver; 510-644-1200

Impact Film Festival: Accidental Advocate
Impact Film Festival; Delegates only.
1- 3 p.m.; Starz FilmCenter, 900 Auraria Pkwy., Denver; info@impactfilmfestival.org

Immigration Reform and the Next Administration
New Democratic Network.
1:30 p.m.; The Hilton Garden Inn, Platinum Room, 5th Floor, 1400 Welton St., Denver; 202-533-9200

Retirement Security Roundtable
Denver 2008 Convention Executive Committee; Ticketed, open to the public.
1:30-3 p.m.; DPAC, Ricketson, 1000 14th St., Denver; 303-534-6200

Transportation and Infrastructure Roundtable
Denver 2008 Convention Executive Committee; Ticketed, open to the public.
1:30-3 p.m.; DPAC, Space Theatre, 1000 14th St., Denver; 303-534-6200

Philanthropy Roundtable
Denver 2008 Convention Executive Committee; Ticketed, open to the public.
1:30-3 p.m.; DPAC, Boettcher Auditorium, 1000 14th St., Denver; 303-534-6200

Western Majority Project Briefing
Western Majority Project, Open to media.
2 p.m.; Colorado Convention Center, Room 601; Rebecca Kirszner, info@westernmajorityproject.org, 215-749-2541

Clean Tech Energy Forum
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee; Invitation only.
2-4 p.m.; Brown Palace, 321 17th St., Denver; 202-224-2447

Rural Caucus
Democratic Caucus Meeting; Open to the public.
2-4 p.m.; Korbel Ballroom 4A-C; Convention press office, 720-362-2006

Jewish Vote Seminar
The National Jewish Democratic Council and the Solomon Project; Free, open to the public.
2-4 p.m.; Colorado Convention Center, Korbel Ballroom, 700 14th St., Denver; 202-216-9060

Tea Party: A Celebration of LGBT & Allied Delegates
Stonewall Democrats; Ticketed, open to the public.
2-4 p.m.; Pinnacle Club at the Grand Hyatt, 1750 Welton St., Denver; 202-625-1382

Honoring the Achievements of Democrats of Asian Indian Descent
Indian American Leadership Initiative; Ticketed, open to the public.
3-5 p.m.; Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Pl., Denver; Anurag Varma, avarma08@gmail.com

Women’s Equalitea
Feminist Majority, National Organization for Women, Dolores Huerta Foundation, National Congress of Black Women and National Association of Social Workers; Ticketed, open to the public.
3-5 p.m.; The University Club, 1673 Sherman St., Denver; 703-522-2214

Prominent Authors Event
Progressive Book Club and Air America Media.
3-6 p.m.; The Big Tent, 1536 Wynkoop St., Denver; 212-582-9795

Impact Film Festival
Impact Film Festival; Delegates only.
3-5 p.m.; Starz FilmCenter, 900 Auraria Pkwy., Denver; info@impactfilmfestival.org

@5 Reception
Best Buy; Ticketed, open to the public.
3-6 p.m.; Lucky Strike Lanes Belmar, 415 S. Teller St., Lakewood; 612-291-3750

Sustainability in the Rockies
CH2M Hill; Invitation only.
3 p.m.-midnight; INVESCO Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St., Suite 700, Denver; 888-CH2MHILL

VIP Reception Celebrating New Democratic Network
New Democratic Network; Invitation only.
4 p.m.; 765 Santa Fe Dr., Denver; 202-533-9200

DSCC Opening Reception
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee; Invitation only.
4 p.m.; Earl’s, 1600 Glenarm Pl., Denver; 202-224-2447

Celebrating Diversity Honoring CBC, CHC and Asian Pacific American Caucus
Democratic National Convention Committee; Invitation only.
4-6 p.m.; Westin Tabor Center, 1672 Lawrence St., Denver; 720-362-2008

The Politics of Green
The New Republic; Ticketed, open to the public.
4-5:30 p.m.; Tattered Cover LoDo, 1628 16th St., Denver; 202-508-4444

Access and Engage
Leader’s Challenge youth civic group; Ticketed, open to the public.
4-8 p.m.; 1490 Delgany St., Denver; 303-243-3105

Jazz Reception National Action Network’s ‘Not This Time’ Campaign
Perennial Strategy Group; the Rev. Al Sharpton and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper will be attending.
4-7 p.m.; Snooze, 2262 Larimer St., Denver; Contact unavailable

Let’s Get Serious With Al Franken
Danny Foster, David Foster, David Miller, Mike Milstein, Dan Calisher and Cynthia Treadwell; Ticketed, open to the public.
5-6:30 p.m.; Foster Graham Milstein Miller Calisher, LLP, 621 17th St., Suite 1900, Denver; Debbie, 303-333-9810

Green Constitutional Congress Symposium
Dialog:City; Free, open to the public.
6-8 p.m.; Buell Theatre, 1000 14th St., Denver; dialogcity.org/contact/contact.php

Mayor’s Event for American Wind Energy Association Reception
American Wind Energy Association; Invitation required.
7-10 p.m.; Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1628 16th St., Denver; 202-383-2500

Cinemocracy Rocks!
2008 Denver Convention Host Committee, Denver Film Society and Cinemocracy; Ticketed, open to the public.
7-10 p.m.; Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 4450 E Jewell Ave., Denver.; 303-534-6200

Living the Dream APIA Vote Gala Reception
APIA Vote; Must RSVP, open to the public.
8 p.m.-1 a.m.; Marriott City Center, 1701 California St., Suite 203, Denver; 202-725-5651

DLC Chairman’s Dinner Hosted by Harold Ford Jr.
Democratic Leadership Council.
8 p.m.; 1700 Wynkoop St., Denver; 202-546-0007

2008 Denver Salute to the DNC Hispanic Caucus
League of United Latin American Citizens, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and National Council of La Raza; Invitation only.
8 p.m.; Grand Hyatt; Chris Espinosa, 202-833-6130

Comedy Kabob
Arab American Institute; Open to public, tickets available.
8 p.m.-1 a.m.; The Bar Standard, 1037 Broadway, Denver; 202-429-9210

Strike for Your Rights
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice; Free, open to the public.
8:30-10:30 p.m.; Lucky Strike Belmar, 415 S. Teller Street, Lakewood; 202-628-7700

Welcome to Denver Reception: Party With a Purpose
Perennial Strategy Group; Wyclef Jean, Biz Markie, members of the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies will be attending; Ticketed, open to the public.
9 p.m.; Theorie Restaurant & Lounge, 1920 Market St., Denver; Contact Adam Cohen, 202-638-5090

Taste of Colorado
Echostar PAC.
9-11 p.m.; Westin Tabor Center, 1672 Lawrence St., Denver; Contact unavailable

Late Night in Honor of Moderate Democrats
Lava Lamps Productions.
9 p.m.; The Church, 1160 Lincoln St., Denver; Contact unavailable

Party for Bipartisan Policy Center
Bipartisan Policy Center.
9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Vesta Dipping Grill, 1822 Blake St., Denver; 202-204-2400

Rocky Mountain Salute to Democratic Governors
The Democratic Governors Association and the Center for Innovative Policy; ticketed.
9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Cir., Denver; 202-772-5600; Contact David Reid, 202-309-3157.

Sex, Politics and Cocktails
Planned Parenthood; Open to the public, tickets required.
10 p.m.; Samba Room, 1460 Larimer St., Denver; Alicia Dupre, alicia.dupre@ppfa.org

America’s Energy ’08 Late Night
Washington Capital Management; invitation only.
10 p.m.; The Loft, 821 22nd St., Denver; 202-547-3811

Rock the Vote Ballot Bash
Rock the Vote.
10 p.m.-midnight; Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 50 13th St., Denver; Chrissy Faessen, 202-368-1706

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