Denver Union Station: Portal to Progress, a film by Havey Productions, will premiere on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver as part of the 2010 Saving Places Conference.
“We are very excited to close our annual conference with the debut of this new film,” Colorado Preservation Inc.’s conference coordinator Patti Kinnear said. “Jim Havey’s compelling documentaries really bring to life historic structures. People who attend this premiere will love seeing the magnificent history of Union Station and hearing the stories of the people and events behind the building. The 2010 Saving Places Conference is a perfect place to present this work of art.”
When Union Station first opened in 1881, it was a depot for more than 80 trains a day carrying families, merchants, laborers and business leaders. It was also the largest building in Denver. Following World War II, railroads gave way to cars, trucks and airplanes and today, Union Station often stands empty save for a few passengers waiting for the Amtrak train. But, plans are in the works to restore Union Station to its original glory so that it can once again welcome passengers as a central transportation hub.
Poised at the crossroads of past glory and future promise, Denver Union Station symbolizes the grand era of great railroads that industrialized the west and transformed the nation. From a 19th century regional gateway to a 21st century multi-model hub, the Denver Union Station: Portal to Progress film awakens a sense of civic pride and thoughtful appreciation for the continuing legacy of a grand community icon.
For film director Havey, the building represents a pivotal era. “The railroads changed everything, from perception of time and space to the scope of people’s hopes and dreams. Union Station was welcoming gateway for a procession of arrivals and departures that transformed the development of Denver and the Rocky Mountain West.
Colorado Preservation, Inc., founded in 1984, is dedicated to promoting and advancing historic preservation in the State of Colorado. The organization’s Saving Places Conference has become the largest statewide historic preservation conference in the country. The 13th Annual Historic Preservation Conference takes place Feb. 3–5, and the theme of Saving Places 2010 is Preservation-The Foundation of Sustainability.
The conference will feature workshops, educational sessions, and special forums that will address the connection between historic preservation, sustainability, resource conservation, green building issues, community development, and the positive impact historic preservation can have on the future.
Havey Productions is producing the film in association with Historic Denver, Inc. using funding from Colorado Preservation, Inc., the Colorado State Historical Fund, Colorado Humanities, Linda Boden, Union Station Advocates, Historic Denver, Inc., Union Station Neighborhood Company, CRL Associates, Regional Transportation District, Kiewit Western, Parsons Brinkerhoff, AECOM, Downtown Denver Partnership, LoDo District, Inc. and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.
For more information, visit www.coloradopreservation.org. View the film trailer at http://vimeo.com/7985911.
Cirque du Soleil Celebrates Elvis
Cirque du Soleil’s new show Viva Elvis will open in February at Aria Resort and Casino at City Center in Las Vegas. The show focuses on the life and times of Elvis’ career and feature a cast of performers from all over the globe.
Created in the image of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll—powerful, sexy, whimsical, truly unique and larger than life—the show highlights an American icon who transformed popular music and whose image embodies the freedom, excitement and turbulence of his era.
World-renowned director and choreographer Vincent Paterson will be at the helm of the production and brings an amazing background to the show including having previously directed and choreographed multiple tours, videos and performances for two other legendary musicians: Michael Jackson and Madonna.
For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.
Broadway Hits Coming to Town
A “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” season of Broadway hits is headed for Denver starting this month. You won’t want to miss these hits:
Cats: January 13–17; Legally Blonde: February 2–14; Mary Poppins: March 4–April 4; In the Heights: April 28–May 9; Fiddler on the Roof: May 18–23. Young Frankenstein: June 15–27; South Pacific: July 20–August 1; The 101 Dalmatians Musical: August 31–September 12; Shrek: November 16–28.
For more information, visit www.denvercenterattractions.com.
Champagne Hotel Sold Out
Thanks to all those who supported us this year. We are sad and excited to inform you that Champagne Hotel at the Hyatt Hotel is officially sold out.
However, there are still about 100 tickets left for White Rose Gala. This party includes Open Bar and the coolest entertainment with over 60 performers and multiple party rooms. Tickets can be purchased online at www.WhiteRoseGala.com or at the Ritz Carlton Hotel until sold out.
For more information, call 970-690-9992.
Libby Sartain to Speak at HR Conference
Former CHRO for Southwest Airlines and Yahoo!, Libby Sartain, MBA, SPHR, to speak at Colorado Human Resource Association 2010 Conference on Fri., Jan. 22, at Invesco Field at Mile High.
Libby is universally recognized as an HR thought leader and both Yahoo and Southwest were listed on the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For in America during her tenure. She will share strategies from her new book: Brand for Talent: Eight Essentials to Make Your Talent As Famous As Your Brand.
The Colorado Human Resource Association (CHRA) is the organization of business leaders and professionals with the expertise and knowledge in human resources. Founded in 1938 to meet the needs of human resource professionals in the metropolitan Denver area, CHRA has grown to 1,200 members, representing corporations of all sizes and service providers of all types.
CHRA is a proud chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the leading voice of the profession in the world. With more than 200,000 members, SHRM and its affiliates and member chapters are an influential force in legislative affairs, corporate practice and education.
International Trends and Business Strategy Expert, Warren Evans will also be speaking. With a client list that includes American Express, IBM, Microsoft and Xerox, Warren looks at how the major trends are interacting with each other, and how smart organizations are recognizing opportunities & creating competitive advantage for themselves. He also will be commenting on specific insights and implications for HR practitioners.
The Colorado Human Resource Association (CHRA) is the organization of business leaders and professionals with the expertise and knowledge in human resources. Founded in 1938 to meet the needs of human resource professionals in the metropolitan Denver area, CHRA has grown to 1,200 members, representing corporations of all sizes and service providers of all types.
CHRA is a proud chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the leading voice of the profession in the world. With more than 200,000 members, SHRM and its affiliates and member chapters are an influential force in legislative affairs, corporate practice and education.
For more information and registration, visit www.CHRA.org.
Denver Union Station: Portal to Progress, a film by Havey Productions, will premiere on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver as part of the 2010 Saving Places Conference.