Saturday, August 23

Media Welcoming Event

6-10 p.m

The convention kicks-off in style as Denver’s Elitch Gardens welcomes more

than 15,000 media members from around the globe to the theme park just days
before the official beginning of the convention. This celebration is truly historic, as
it comes a century after delegates were welcomed to Elitch Gardens during the
1908 Democratic National Convention.

Invitation Only
Elitch Gardens Theme Park, 2000 Elitch Circle; Denver

(**NOTE: Extra info … Robert Redford Event. Mr. Redford will be in

attendance with his friends! Friends might include Paul Newman and top
Democratic Party candidates and officials. His film The Candidate will be
screened.)

Sunday, August 24
DNC Interfaith Gathering

1 pm – 4

Open to the public. To kick-off Convention week in a spirit of unity, the DNCC, in
conjunction with the Democratic Party's Faith in Action Initiative, will host an
interfaith gathering

At the Wells Fargo Theater.

New Democrat Coalition

1:05pm

Party Suite at Coors Field

Tom Hayden and Bill Press - Speaking their minds

3pm - 5
Open to the public. Denver’s Book Buffs (1519 South Pearl St.) presents two
thought-provoking afternoons in August with writer/activist Tom Hayden and
political humorist Bill Press.

at Cameron Church, Denver, CO

Katrina Event

7 pm - ?

Members of all 56 delegations are invited to a celebration commemorating the

recovery and rebuilding of areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Hosted by the
Democratic National Convention Committee, the event will benefit The Friends of
New Orleans - three years after Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Gulf
Coast region. Friends of New Orleans is a non-profit organization dedicated to
ongoing recovery efforts in New Orleans and surrounding areas. Later in the
week, Denver's Fillmore Auditorium will present the "New Orleans All-Star Jam-
Balaya," a concert featuring both the music and food that made New Orleans
famous. Lauren Barrett is slated to play.

Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street; Denver

(720) DNC-2008

Tomkins / Colorado Welcome Event

6:30 pm

CEO James Nicol hosts a reception with featured speaker Senator Ken Salazar
and invited guest Governor Bill Ritter.

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

DLC, “A Blue Night in Denver”

8:00pm

Mile High Station, 2027 W. Lower Colfax Ave

America Votes Party

9:00pm-1:00am

Vinyl, 1082 Broadway

Monday, August 25

California Delegation Breakfast Briefing

8am – 10 am

Sheraton Denver

NDN Private Breakfast/Insider Briefing

8:30AM -

Westin Tabor Center, 1672 Lawrence Street

Electing Women Breakfast

8:30-10:30 am

Lime Light Restaurant at the Denver Performing Arts Complex

SEIU Event

11:00AM-2:00PM

Governor’s Mansion

Lifetime Future Frontrunners Event

1:00 pm

Madeleine Kunin will address the winners of Lifetime Television's "Future

Frontrunners" contest at the Curtis Hotel in Denver during the Democratic
National Convention, at which Ms. Kunin will be representing Vermont as an
elected delegate. Call 212.424.7459 to find out more.

Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis Street, Denver CO 80202

DSCC

2:00PM-5:00PM

Museum of Contemporary Art

NOW / Feminist Majority / Ms. Magazine Event

3-5 p.m.

At the University Club

NDN VIP Reception

4:00PM

Space Gallery (765 Sante Fe Ave)

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7

7pm -

Will include a panel on immigration issues and the premiere of a documentary

about immigration raids at the Swift & Co. meatpacking plant in Greeley.

At the Colorado History Museum

Oregon Democratic Party Welcome Reception

7pm

At Jazz @ Jack's, Denver, CO

Mayor Hickenlooper / Wind Energy Industry Event

7 pm

Attendance is by invitation only, and 1,000 are expected.

At the Wynkoop Brewing Co.

DLC Chairman’s Dinner Hosted by Harold Ford, Jr.- Venice Ristorante, 8:00PM
1700 Wynkoop
Texas Justice Fund Hard Rock Café, 500 16th Street #120 8:00PM
Reception
The Arab American Institute Foundation Comedy Kabob

8pm – 1am

The guys from the “Axis of Evil” Comedy Tour (Comedy Central Comedians)
sponsored by Acclaim Technical Services, Hon. George Salem, Esq., Gulf
Resources Corporation, Assad Jebara, Husami & Associates, ICG Properties,
Scivantage

Bar Standard, 1037 Broadway, Denver, CO

CH2M Hill Event

Mid afternoon until 2 a.m.,

Construction/ Engineering Company based in Douglas County, is hosting a

private opening event for several thousand clients, partners and others focused
on sustainability. The event will feature Willie Nelson and Hazel Miller.

Invesco Field

Planned Parenthood event

10 p.m. – 1 a.m.

At the Samba Room

Rock The Vote Ballot Bash

10-12 p.m.

The Rock The Vote Ballot Bash fundraiser will take place with a live concert
featuring exclusive performances and collaborations by big name artists. Wyclef
Jean is confirmed to perform and additional A-list artist performances will be
announced shortly. The Room that Rocks will be the coolest late night party,
featuring world class DJs, VIPS, and celebrity guests. The Room that Rocks will
officially open in Grant Chambers Salon right after the concert to 400 lucky VIPs.

Ticketed - Open to the Public

Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 950 13th Street;
Denver

Tuesday, August 25

California Delegation Breakfast Briefing

8am – 10 am

Sheraton Denver

California Delegation Finance Council Lunch

12 – 5 pm

Ellie Caulkins Opera House

Emily’s List Event

2 -5 pm

Hillary, Pelosi, and Michelle Obama to Appear Together at this gala reception.
You can get a ticket for as little as $50, which includes membership in Emily’s list.

The White House Project

2- 4 pm

Women’s e News/Women’s Media Center Sound bites and Solutions event

At the Starz Center Theater

The National Woman’s Political Caucus

3:30-5:30 p.m
NWPC is hosting a reception that will showcase their terrific Democratic women
candidates that NWPC has endorsed for Congress and other offices this year.
R.S.V.P. with your name and state to Pat Deal at NWPCRSVPDenver@aol.com

At Baur's Risorante, 1512 Curtis St.

Rock To Win
7 pm -

Open to the public. Rock to Win will celebrate GLBT equality at the Democratic
National Committee Convention will feature Melissa Etheridge, Cyndi Lauper,
Rufus Wainwright. Tickets - $98 - $500

Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, CO

Rock the Vote Ballot Bash After Party

12:01am to 2:00am

Invitation only. The Room that Rocks will be the coolest late night party, featuring
world class DJ's, VIPS, and celebrity guests. Nick Cannon will DJ.

At Chambers Grant Salon - DPAC, Denver, CO

THE CDP & California SPEAKER KAREN BASS

10 pm – 12 am

The California Democratic Party invites you to a Reception at the 2008

Democratic Convention In Honor of Speaker Karen Bass

Sheraton Denver

Wednesday, August 27

California Delegation Breakfast Briefing

8am – 10 am

Sheraton Denver

“Sunfest”

12pm –

The Solar Energy Industries Association and Molson Coors have named their
event at Coors Field “Sunfest” Between 3,000 and 5,000 are expected to attend.
Coors Field

Women in the House

2 – 4 pm

DCCC event Speaker Pelosi tea in honor of women in the House

Union Pacific hosting lunch for CA Delegation

Invite only. Location and further details pending.

The White House Project’s 10th Anniversary Celebration

5-9 p.m.

Pay tribute to women’s leadership past, present and future. Help celebrate 10
years of advancing women’s leadership and the extraordinary potential of the
women in the leadership pipeline. Celebrate and network with friends, alumnae
and partners of The White House Project and hear from President and Founder,
Marie Wilson. R.S.V.P. to Jesse Fishman at jfishman@thewhitehouseproject.org

General reception at the Denver Newspaper Agency, 101 West Colfax Ave.

California Delegation Party

5pm –

Museum of Nature and Science

Thursday, August 27

California Delegation Breakfast Briefing

8am – 10 am

Sheraton Denver

California Delegation Finance Council Wrap Party

5 pm –

Denver Chop House & Brewery

Other events:

** Colorado Rockies vs. Cincinnati Reds — they’re playing at home on August

24th and August 25th

Special screening of documentary, SKID ROW

Sunday, Aug 24 7:30p
at Harkins Northfield 18, Denver, CO

Open to the public. This film is an eye-opening look at the issues underlying
homelessness in this country. Pras Michel, who lived on the streets of Los
Angeles' Skid Row for nine days, will be on hand to answer questions.

American Presidential Experience

Sunday, Aug 24 9:30a

at Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver, CO

Open to the public. The American Presidential Experience, the traveling exhibit of
presidential memorabilia includes life-size replicas of Air Force One and the Oval
Office, a collection of first lady gowns, a historical U.S. flag display, and much
more.

After Five Jazz & Blues Festival

August 23-29, 2008

Denver comes alive as top-flight jazz groups and musicians perform at this year's
festival, which coincides with the convention. Included in the line-up are Eric
Darius, Los Angeles DJ Jonathan Phillips, Poncho Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval,
Dotsero, Erica Brown Blues Band, Hazel Miller and more. Five Points, the host
neighborhood of the festival, was one of the West's premier spots for jazz from
the 1920s to 1950s, welcoming legends such as Louie Armstrong and Billie
Holiday. This rich musical tradition continues in August with this salute to jazz.
Hours: Aug. 23: 1 p.m. show; Aug. 24: 2 p.m. show; Aug 25-29: 5 p.m. show.
Category: Ticketed - Open to the Public
Admission: Tickets on sale August 4
Venue: 26th Street and Welton Street; Denver
Contact: 303-296-2701

Yoga & health festival @ DNC

$88 VIP-PASS includes preferred seating and unlimited access to all workshops,
events and concert (reg. $ 179)

OmPass and the Yoga Health Foundation have teamed up to present the first-
ever Yoga Health Festival during a political convention to be held Aug. 24-25 in
the City Park of Denver under the futuristic Pavilion for Public Discourse, a
levitating, pneumatic structure creating a sculptural canopy.

Make a statement to the Nation at our National Yoga Month 09.2008 kickoff
event during the Democratic National Convention. A bi-partisan festival to
celebrate yoga, healthy and green living. Be inspired and motivated, learn from
some of the best yoga teachers and health experts and enjoy festival activities:

• Workshops with Seane Corn, Hemalayaa, Hala Khouri, Simon Park +

others
• Free lectures and demonstrations
• Over 65 yoga, health and green exhibitors
• Yoga for kids area and experiences
• Evening benefit concert with VH1's Artist on the Rise Justin Nozuka +
surprise speaker
• Dance party with World DJ

DLC Events

MONDAY (8/25)

Unconventional Women
Since the suffrage movement, women in the United States have increased their
profile and their impact on society in monumental proportions. Inspire the next
generation of women to become candidates, mentors and leaders. How can
more women be encouraged to register and vote? What success have women
achieved in elected office in the United States, and what support might increase
the number of women candidates and elected officials?
- Page Gardner, president, Women's Voices. Women Vote.
- Her Excellency Jane Swift, former governor of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
- U.S. Rep. Hilda Solis, D-CA
- Ambassador Swanee Hunt, adjunct lecturer, Kennedy School of Government,
director of its Women and Public Policy Program (WAPP); former U.S.
Ambassador to Austria
- U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-MO

Health: Wellness and Prevention

Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and other illnesses affect millions of Americans.
As a result, the U.S. economy is significantly impacted by lower productivity and
increased health care costs. Is creating a culture of wellness through lifestyle
choices and private/public policies critical to sustaining a growth-oriented
economy? Is there sufficient capacity within the U.S. medical system to provide
sufficient care?
- Honorable Tom Daschle, former U.S. senator and senate majority leader;
special policy advisor, Alston & Bird; visiting professor, Georgetown Public Policy
Institute at Georgetown University; distinguished senior fellow, Center for
American Progress
- Dr. Denis Cortese, president and CEO, Mayo Clinic
- Mayor Thomas Menino, City of Boston
- Mayor Gavin Newsom, City and County of San Francisco

Transportation Infrastructure

The National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission

reported in January 2008 that the annual investment required to improve the
condition and performance of all modes of surface transportation ranges from
$225 to $340 billion over the next 50 years. What kind of public/private
partnerships can meet that need? What are the financial and legal tools available
to structure those partnerships?
- Honorable Dick Gephardt, former U.S. representative (MO), majority leader of
the U.S. House of Representatives (1989-1995) and minority leader of the U.S.
House of Representatives (1995-2003); founder, Gephardt Group, LLC
- Governor Edward G. Rendell, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Angela Glover Blackwell, founder and president, Policy Link
- Mayor Shirley Franklin, City of Atlanta
- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, D-CN

Philanthropy: A Driving, Personal Force for Change

Wealthy private citizens are increasingly seizing the reins and unilaterally
addressing local and global issues via direct, engaged philanthropy. Similarly
motivated, corporations are increasingly challenging their clients and employees
to engage in coordinated, widely-publicized philanthropic campaigns. When can
philanthropy cut through bureaucracy and be a driving, personal force for
change? Could philanthropic expansion degrade into philanthropic proliferation?
How can individuals and corporations unilaterally innovate and energize
philanthropically, while also collaborating? In what ways does philanthropy help a
family to transfer a benefactor's values and not just wealth? When can
investment in for-profit entities be a viable solution for meeting a philanthropic
objective?
- Ted Turner, American media mogul and philanthropist
- Rick Schaden, founder and chairman, Quiznos and Consumer Capital Partners
- Larry Brilliant, executive director, Google Foundation

America's Retirement Challenge

To prepare for the retirement, Americans are increasingly aware of the critical
planning that should start in early adulthood and continue throughout a lifetime of
employment. What are the financial tools needed to create long-term financial
security? What is the policy role of advocacy groups for seniors? How can
retirees manage the unpredictable financial needs of not just themselves, but
increasingly, of their parents, as well?
- U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, D-OH
- Tucker Hart Adams, president and CEO, The Adams Group, Inc.
- Dr. Christian Weller, senior fellow, Center for American Progress; associate
professor of public policy, University of Massachusetts Boston
- Mayor Dannel Malloy, City of Stamford

Education

American 15-year-olds are significantly below the international average in math

and science. Out of 30 countries participating in the 2006 Programme for
International Student Assessment, America's 15-year-olds ranked 25th in math
and 21st in science. Meanwhile, more than 1.2 million American students drop
out of school every year. That's more than 6,000 students every school day and
one student every 26 seconds.
At the post-secondary level, more than one in three college freshmen enroll in at
least one remedial course to catch up on skills they should have learned in high
school. Clearly, American schools must make a change. Solutions may lie in
better standards, more creative teacher compensation, extended learning time,
more widespread early childhood education, and the integration of technology at
school and at home, among other initiatives.
- Honorable Roy Romer, former governor of Colorado; former superintendent,
Los Angeles Public Schools
- Walter Isaacson, president and CEO, Aspen Institute; chairman, Teach for
America
TUESDAY (8/26)

Energy and Climate Change

The global challenge of climate change has moved to the top of the boardroom
agenda as businesses strive to balance their economic interests with social and
environmental concerns. What role will alternative fuels play in the new energy
environment? How can we make up for the loss of traditional manufacturing jobs
by creating the secure and high-paying green jobs of the future? What kind of
carbon standards might withstand corporate and political scrutiny as markets
evolve? What role might local governments play in this context? What policy,
technological, corporate, and NGO solutions can be brought to the forefront?
- Ira Magaziner, chairman, Clinton Climate Change Initiative
- Mayor Will Wynn, City of Austin
- Carol Browner, former administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency;
principle, The Albright Group, LLC
- Tim Wirth, president, United Nations Foundation
- Ray Suarez, senior correspondent, The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
- Sir Nicholas Stern, economist and I.G. Patel Chair, London School of
Economics and Political Science
- Vijay Vaitheeswaran, correspondent, The Economist
- Honorable Federico Pena, former secretary, U.S. Department of Energy;
managing director, Vestar Capital Partners; former mayor, City and County of
Denver

Emergency Preparedness

The United States is increasingly focused on the critical functions of emergency

preparedness, on possible strategies to improve those functions, and on
innovative mechanisms to finance them. How do we protect and maintain our
water and food supplies, energy resources, communications systems and
aviation facilities during times of extreme duress or overload? What role should
public-private sector partnerships play in planning for and protecting critical
infrastructure? How do we enhance the quality of information and distribution
systems to minimize safety concerns?
- Sue Mencer, policy director, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck's Government
Relations Group; former director, Office for Domestic Preparedness within
Department of Homeland Security
- James Lee Witt, CEO, James Lee Witt Associates, part of Global Options
Group; former director, Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Philip (P.J.) Crowley, senior fellow and director, Homeland Security, Center for
American Progress
- Dr. Douglas Jackson, president and CEO, Project C.U.R.E.
Technology

U.S. workers are increasingly in service professions, often with the ability and/or
requirement to work from anywhere, or everywhere. In theory, business
entrepreneurs can start and manage companies anywhere, but in practice, they
do so where there are desirable places to live, where educated employees are
available, and where state-of-the-art infrastructure exists, especially wired
broadband and wireless connections. Does the U.S. provide a fertile ground for
technological development and entrepreneurship? Does the U.S. provide all
Americans with the opportunity to participate in the information age?
- Phil Weiser, executive director, Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications Program
- Bill Kennard, former chairman, Federal Communications Commission
- John Seely Brown, senior fellow, University of Southern California Annenberg
Center for Communication

WEDNESDAY (8/27)

International Relations

Co-hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations, the National Democratic

Institute, and the University of Denver Graduate School of International
Relations, the Roundtable will feature a keynote address by former U.S.
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Two roundtables will also take place, one
on the topic of global poverty and the other on the attitude of American citizens
on the United States' role and standing in international affairs.
- Honorable Madeleine Albright, former U.S. secretary of state; principal, The
Albright Group, LLC; chair and principal, Albright Capital Management, LLC;
chairperson, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs; chairperson,
Pew Global Attitudes Project; president, Truman Scholarship Foundation; co-
chair, first Michael and Virginia Mortara Endowed Distinguished Professor in the
Practice of Diplomacy at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
- Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, former ambassador, United Nations; vice
chairman, Persus
- Hernando de Soto, economist and president, Institute for Liberty and
Democracy
- Ben Affleck, actor and director
- Nancy Birdsall, president, Center for Global Development
- Tom Brokaw, NBC News journalist and author