The Party

“Anything for Obama," I said. 15 cases of wine later we had secured our spot in this historic moment- The Party. The Manifest Hope was the location, Unconventional 08 was the party.

Silversun Pickups, Clap Your Hands and Say Yeah, Cold War Kids, Nada Surf, Zooey Deschanel, Death Cab, Johnathan Rice, Sarah Silverman… All absolutely wonderful and amazing. Shepard Fairy played DJ and 600 people danced.

Wine flowed; celebratory citizens from around the country came together and well, celebrated. We had huge hopes for the speech that would take place the night after. Its finally our time.

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Manifest Hope Gallery

The HOPE poster of Senator Obama created by Shepard Fairey has wrapped up national sentiment across generations. The strikingly diplomatic yet urban and progressive feel of the poster has helped turn Obama’s campaign into an iconic moment in history.

Shepard and several others brought grassroots activism and art to Denver through the Manifest Hope gallery. Artists including Ray Noland, Sam Flores, David Choe, and Ron English were a few of the artists showcased.

The Manifest Hope gallery was created because “art plays a pivotal role in creating cultural momentum. The Manifest Hope Gallery celebrates that role and shines a spotlight on artists across the nation who use their voices to amplify and motivate the grass roots movement surrounding the Obama Campaign. The Manifest Hope Gallery highlights the central themes of the progressive grass-roots movement- Hope Change, Progress, Unity and Patriotism.”

I had the privilege to watch the artists create their pieces. Knowing how strongly I feel for the democrat candidate, I found the creative process mesmerizing.

SunFest

SunFest occurred on Wednesday, August 27th 2008. Robert Kennedy was the keynote speaker. He told me exactly what I had hoped to hear. Facts. Not just promises of what our country needs, but facts on how to make those changes and what the results have been in countries that have made significant energy policy changes.

Real capitalists vs. polluters. Great thoughts that make you shake your head and think, Yeah, that’s exactly what I have been trying to say…

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Robert Kennedy SunFest speech

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DNC Denver 2008

I believe that there are only a few times in your life when you feel that you are part of something monumental. My experience at the DNC was just that- monumental. I was lucky to be a part of an event that comes along only once in a generation.

Living in Denver during the DNC was one of the most memorable and enjoyable weeks of my life. Being one of thousands of people celebrating an opportunity for significant change for their country gave me a sense of pride. I have never felt more American and more proud of my country in my life.

Green Festivals, free concerts and art shows- galleries and galleries of expression. Parties, dancing, speeches, comedy, drinking, singing, protesting, learning and laughing. It all came together beautifully.