Historic Etown Taping in Denver at the 2008 Democratic National Convention
August 26th, 2008
Graham Nash, David Crosby, Ani DiFranco, James Taylor, Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman and Irma Thomas,
join Etown hosts Nick and Helen Forster at Denver's Temple Buell Theater
What: 'Etown' radio show taping at the 2008 Democratic National Convention
Where: Temple Buell Theater, Denver's Performing Arts Complex, Speer Boulevard & Arapahoe St.
(http://www.artscomplex.com/pages/aboutus.html)
When: Tuesday August 26th, 9pm (doors at 8pm).
Etown travels to downtown Denver on Tuesday evening August 26th for a taping during the 2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC). Hosts Nick & Helen Forster will lead a celebratory revue featuring exciting musical performances by David Crosby & Graham Nash, Ani DiFranco, James Taylor, Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman and Irma Thomas, inspirational conversation with influential policy-makers and personalities, and presentation of the E-Chievement Award in the classic Etown format which blends music and message to build community. The program will be recorded at one of Denver's finest venues, The Temple Buell Theater in the Denver Performing Arts Complex.
The City of Denver and Etown have partnered to bring the show to fruition. Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper says, "Etown has played a big role in addressing issues that are important to Colorado, as well as to the national and international communities, such as climate change and sustainable energy. We're proud to showcase Etown as part of what makes our state a leader in progressive ideals and creative enterprise for the betterment of society and for our planet." Mayor Hickenlooper and Governor Bill Ritter are expected to stop by the Etown stage as well.
