The HRC Mile High Gala First Round of Entertainment Confirmed

An evening of music and inspiring speeches awaits on April 24, 2010

HRC Colorado just confirmed the first round of entertainment and one keynote speaker for the 2010 HRC Mile High Gala. The evening proves to be an event not to be missed with a Keynote address from actress Crystal Chappell, with a performance from slam poet and singer Andrea Gibson and a special guest appearance by Michael Manning from MTV’s The Real World, Washington DC.

An Emmy Award Winning actress, Crystal Chappell currently plays main character Gina Brogno on the web series, Venice. Chappell plays a self-made interior designer who is strong, independent and has an extremely dry wit. She exudes sexuality and confidence, but is still trying to gain the approval of her father, the Colonel. Gina also happens to be gay, but lives by the philosophy of ‘who you sleep with and why is no one else’s business.’ The plot of the web series centers on Gina’s life, family, love interests and community.

Crystal Chappell has recently reprised her role as Dr. Carly Manning on NBC-TV’s Days of Our Lives, for which she received Soap Opera Award’s Hottest Female Star. She first played Dr. Manning in the 1980s, when she quickly became one of daytime TV’s most sought- after and popular actresses.

Andrea Gibson is a powerful live performer and was the winner of the 2008 Women of The World Poetry Slam (Detroit), and has placed 3rd in the world for the last 3 years by the iWPS. She won a DIY Poetry Book of the Year and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize for her first book, “Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns.” She has been showcased on Free Speech TV, the documentary Slam Planet, NPR, Air America and Independent Radio Stations nationwide. Now, Gibson is distinguishing herself amongst the other performance poets by bringing her love of music into her current CD, Yellowbird.

For more information on the Gala, please visit www.milehighgala.org

Great Chefs of the West Kick Off Party: January 27

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Wednesday, January 27
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Jonesy’s EatBar
400 E. 20th Ave., Denver
Corner of 20th and Logan

The National Kidney Foundation Serving CO, MT & WY presents the 27th Annual Great Chefs of the West on February 16 at Exdo Events Center. Attracting nearly 600 supporters, this year’s event promises to be better than ever with Denver’s finest restaurants providing delicious hors d’oeuvres, exciting entrees, and divine desserts in a dine-around atmosphere. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.kidneycimw.org/gcotw.

Join us January 27 for a Kick Off Party to learn more about the Great Chefs of the West event, purchase tickets, live music, and enjoy a tasting with Jonesy’s culinary mastermind, Chef Brendan Doyle.

Opening in June 2008, Jonesy’s EatBar is the brainchild of Owner Leigh Jones, who wanted a restaurant that was warm and comfortable, a focus on local craft beers, exceptional list of wines, and favorite global comfort foods. She termed her new establishment a “gastropub,” which is the British term for a public house which specializes in high-quality food—a step above the more basic “pub grub.” Visit jeatbar.com for more.

Ticket price is $20 per person. Purchase in advance at www.blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp and enter event code “GreatChefs,” or purchase at the door. The $20 ticket price can be applied toward your February 16 Great Chefs ticket price.
Parking information: A free parking garage is available at 1970 Pennsylvania St., pay $1 to park at the 20th and Logan lot, or use street parking.
RSVP to Tracey.Nilson@kidney.org or call (720) 748-9991 ext. 116.

Young Professionals Committee:
Jim Guttau, chair
Dana Berry
Anne Donley
Georgia Gallagher
Jill Hodges
Kasia Iwaniczko
Jenny Salimi
Lea Tucker
Jessica Hood

The party will continue after 10:00 p.m. next door at Horseshoe Lounge: www.thehorseshoelounge.com.

See Denver Post Artist of Year John McEnroe’s Installation at Embrace! CultureHaus Gala February 6

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CultureHaus, a social and educational support group of the Denver Art Museum connecting the young at heart with art, announced today that it co-sponsored Artist John McEnroe’s Embrace! installation, “The Bathers,” at the Denver Art Museum’s Hamilton Building, along with Darby Donohue.

McEnroe was recently named “Artist of the Year” on the “Top 10 in 2009: Art” list by the Denver Post’s Fine Art Critic, Kyle MacMillan. View the story in its entirety at www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_14067223. In addition, Embrace! was honored as one of the “Top 10 Art Shows of 2009.”

“We are honored to have co-sponsored John McEnroe to create this stunning piece at the Denver Art Museum,” commented CultureHaus Board Co-Chair Jenn Penn. “When CultureHaus was founded in 1997, we established a mission of contributing to the collection of the museum, and we could not have selected a more fitting piece to speak to our demographic.”

CultureHaus will celebrate John McEnroe and its contribution to the Embrace! Exhibition on Saturday, February 6 at the Embrace! CultureHaus Gala. Visit www.culturehaus.com for more information on this event—to be the largest in the organization’s 13 year history.

About Embrace!

Embrace! is organized by the Denver Art Museum. Special thanks to Vicki and Kent Logan and the individual patrons of Embrace! who sponsored the work of these artists. Support is provided by U.S. Bank and Accenture, the Denver Art Museum’s Technology Partner. Additional funding is provided by Avanade Inc., the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, the generous donors to the Annual Fund Leadership Campaign, the LEF Foundation, and the John G. Duncan Charitable Trust. Promotional support is provided by The Denver Post, CBS4, and 5280 Magazine.

About CultureHaus
CultureHaus, a social and educational extension of the Denver Art Museum, connects the young at heart with art. CultureHaus provides its members with a wide range of opportunities to learn about art and collecting. At exclusive events held nearly every month, members and guests can enjoy unique insights about art, private exhibition viewings, and the chance to meet other art enthusiasts. Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and others formed CultureHaus in 1997 to create awareness for the Denver Art Museum and the arts amongst the 25 to 40 year-old demographic. For more information, visit www.culturehaus.com.

Renew255 Showcases Three Floors of Healthy Living

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Four businesses—Avanti, bod:evolve, the office of Carrie Louise Daenell, ND, and the office of Brian Willoughby, MD—at 255 Detroit Street in Denver will host a joint grand opening for their businesses on Thursday, January 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will benefit Operation Smile.

With a theme of healthy living, the event will consist of a cocktail party encompassing the three floors of the building. The following outlines the menu of healthy appetizers (created by Gourmet Fine Catering) and creative cocktails:

First Floor
HORS D’ OEUVRE DISPLAY
-Asian Shrimp and Snow Peas
-Tiger Shrimp
-Breaded Eggplant Roulade
Beverage: Bonterra Wines

Second Floor
ANTIOXIDANT FOOD STATION
A fun multi-level food station featuring clear glass platters and cube vases in a variety of sizes:
Almonds, Pistachios, Cashews, Macadamia Nuts, Jicama, Cucumber, Pear Tomatoes, Carrots, Broccoli, Asparagus

Small clear cubes will featuring delicious healthy sauces for dipping the vegetables: Red Pepper Garlic Aioli and Artichoke Spinach Dip

On Clear Glass Platters: Haystack-Tomato Towers and Dark Chocolate Fondue

Beverage: St-Germain/Astoria Lounge Prosecco Cocktail

Third Floor
PASSED DELICACIES

-Miniature Flat Fish Taco
-Acapulco Spring Rolls
-Blackened Rare Ahi Tuna
Spiral of Mozzarella with Sun-dried Tomato & Fresh Basil
Risotto Cake

MINI ENTRÉE PASSED TO ALL GUESTS
Vegetable Pad Thai presented in Asian To-Go Boxes with Chopsticks

Vodka14/MOR Beverage Signature Cocktail

For $20, guests can register to win “A Day of Beauty,” which are three prizes valued at $250, $500, and $1,000. The proceeds from this and other donations will directly benefit Operation Smile, a worldwide children’s medical charity.

The event will also showcase the newly remodeled 255 Detroit Street building, designed by Sexton Lawton Architecture.

RSVP to Renew255@gmail.com.