Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Monday, April 6, 2015
2015 Denver Music Summit
Create Denver, in partnership with WESTAF, announces the 2015 Denver Music Summit (DMS) taking place at the McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Avenue.
National in scope and local in focus, the Denver Music Summit brings together musicians, industry professionals, civic leaders and music enthusiasts for educational programming, live performances and policy engagement. This 3-day Summit provides a platform to share ideas, inspire ingenuity and develop new models of music-driven economic development and community building.
As Denver emerges as a national hub for music, we invite the public to join in on the conversation, networking and live performances taking place each night of the Summit that showcase our vibrant local and national scenes and explore new channels of collaboration. Musicians attend daytime panels, research presentations and workshops to help develop a sustainable career while extending their creative vision.
TICKET OPTIONS & SCHEDULE:
Denver Music Summit Full weekend Pass, Friday, April 24 - Sunday, April 26 ($35 Limited). Join us for the full weekend of events.
Friday, April 24 - Denver Music Summit Opening Night ($10)
Doors at 7pm
Join us opening night with live music from QBala, Land Lines and collaborative performances with local and national acts including Dana Falconberry, Ben Knox Miller (The Low Anthem), Joshua Trinidad, Elena Moon Park (OneBeat), Maria Kohler (Kitty Crimes), Stelth Ulvang (The Lumineers), Luz Elena Mendoza (Y La Bamba, Tiburones) and more.
Light hors d'oeuvres & drinks provided.
April 25 & 26 - Denver Music Summit Workshops, Panels & Keynote ($10)
Saturday Doors at 10:00am, workshops 10:30-5pm
Sunday Doors at 10:30am, workshops 11am-2pm
Working musicians attend daytime panels, research presentations and workshops to help expand their fan base, enhance their brand, learn key industry trends, and make connections to develop a sustainable career while extending their creative vision. Keynote lunch with special guest Thao Nguyen (Thao and the Get Down Stay Down). "Listen Local: Music In the Mile High City" seminar hosted by Bryce Merrill focuses on the latest study findings on the economic vibrancy of Denver's music community and industry panels.
Saturday, April 25 - Denver Music Summit Two-Way Street ($10)
Doors at 7:30pm
Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra (MSCO) presents, Two-Way Street featuring Denver's story-telling ensemble, The Narrators and hosted by David Rutherford (CO Public Radio CPR). This compelling collaboration unfolds as The Narrators respond to three musical masterworks: The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Romanian Folk Dances by Béla Bartok, and The Marriage of Figaro Overture by Mozart through story-telling. While on the other side of the street, The Narrators fashioned stories to which MSCO will react and respond with music that illuminates and completes their narratives.
Light hors d'oeuvres & drinks provided.
Sunday, April 26 - Denver Music Summit Closing Party with NPR ($10)
Doors at 4pm
National Public Radio presents the All Songs Considered listening party, hosted by Bob Boilen (NPR) with guests Jessi Whitten (OpenAir), Thao Nguyen and Xavier Dphrepaulezz. Imagine an evening with a room of music enthusiasts listening to songs, rating them from 1-10 and sharing in conversation about what you love, or don't love and why. Live performances from Strawberry Runners, and NPR's Tiny Desk contest winner, Fantastic Negrito.
Light hors d'oeuvres & drinks provided.
For full schedule and more information, click HERE.
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Friday, April 3, 2015
Open Mic Poetry Reading at The Collection Art Gallery
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Mental illness, addiction brings down brilliant cardiologist
DENVER - He was considered by many of his colleagues as one of the most accomplished cardiologists in Colorado.
Dr. Phillip Oliva had his work published in dozen of medical journals at the Mayo Clinic and has been recognized around the world for his research. But a dangerous addiction and a battle with mental illness brought down the brilliant doctor.
Dr. Oliva grew up in a small town in New Jersey. He graduated at the top of his class. He eventually went on to Duke Medical School where he graduated with honors in three years.
For many on the outside looking in, Dr. Oliva seemed to have had it all: a house in Aspen, a beautiful family and a successful career. He was the chief of cardiology at Denver Health for 11 years and toured the world giving seminars to other medical professionals. Research is what he lived for. His children say it's all he cared about.
"He was always pursuing the unknown. He wanted to know why. He always asked why. He had to know," John Oliva said.
Over the years, Dr. Oliva's children say he started taking the anti-insomnia medication Ambien. He eventually would take beyond the prescribed amount. He said the pills helped him sleep, but Ambien mixed with alcohol turned into a dangerous addiction.
"Often times, we'd get the phone call from police that 'your dad is completely unconscious.' He'd have several pills in his mouth. [It was a] normal routine," Jules Oliva said.
Dr. Oliva began a downward spiral - losing his houses, money and marriage. His children said he would impersonate doctors and write his own prescriptions to get more Ambien. He was constantly in and out of jail, but the entire time, he was doing research for a book on the heart and how to prevent things like heart disease.
"He didn't care about prison. He said 'I'm fine in there.' He had a place to live and could do his research all day," John Oliva said.
While Dr. Oliva was in prison, he was working on a book about antioxidants and stem cells for coronary heart disease. When Dr. Oliva was out of prison, he would live in filthy motels along East Colfax Avenue. By day, he would be in the Anschutz Medical campus library doing research for his book. At night, he would take several pills of Ambien mixed with alcohol. Even though he would pass out on the street, the next morning, he was back to his routine of researching in the library.
Dr. Oliva never thought he had a problem. He never believed he hit rock bottom, even when he was living in homeless shelters. His children say a few days before his book was finally published, he was found dead on Valentine's Day inside a motel on East Colfax Avenue. He died of a heart attack at 74 years old.
"He believed anything could be cured with stem cells, and that was his passion to really set that out so that he could change lives," John Oliva said.
Dr. Oliva spent a lifetime trying to help save the lives of others, but he was unable to save his own.
"I want him to be remembered for his passion and his quest to learn. I just hope people that are like him find the resources to change because they devastate so many people in their path," Jules Oliva said.
Dr. Oliva's latest publication, "Antioxidants and Stem Cells for Coronary Heart Disease" can be purchased on Amazon.com
Dr. Phillip Oliva had his work published in dozen of medical journals at the Mayo Clinic and has been recognized around the world for his research. But a dangerous addiction and a battle with mental illness brought down the brilliant doctor.
Dr. Oliva grew up in a small town in New Jersey. He graduated at the top of his class. He eventually went on to Duke Medical School where he graduated with honors in three years.
For many on the outside looking in, Dr. Oliva seemed to have had it all: a house in Aspen, a beautiful family and a successful career. He was the chief of cardiology at Denver Health for 11 years and toured the world giving seminars to other medical professionals. Research is what he lived for. His children say it's all he cared about.
"He was always pursuing the unknown. He wanted to know why. He always asked why. He had to know," John Oliva said.
Over the years, Dr. Oliva's children say he started taking the anti-insomnia medication Ambien. He eventually would take beyond the prescribed amount. He said the pills helped him sleep, but Ambien mixed with alcohol turned into a dangerous addiction.
"Often times, we'd get the phone call from police that 'your dad is completely unconscious.' He'd have several pills in his mouth. [It was a] normal routine," Jules Oliva said.
Dr. Oliva began a downward spiral - losing his houses, money and marriage. His children said he would impersonate doctors and write his own prescriptions to get more Ambien. He was constantly in and out of jail, but the entire time, he was doing research for a book on the heart and how to prevent things like heart disease.
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| When Dr. Oliva was out of prison, he would live in filthy motels along East Colfax Avenue. (Photo: KUSA) |
"He didn't care about prison. He said 'I'm fine in there.' He had a place to live and could do his research all day," John Oliva said.
While Dr. Oliva was in prison, he was working on a book about antioxidants and stem cells for coronary heart disease. When Dr. Oliva was out of prison, he would live in filthy motels along East Colfax Avenue. By day, he would be in the Anschutz Medical campus library doing research for his book. At night, he would take several pills of Ambien mixed with alcohol. Even though he would pass out on the street, the next morning, he was back to his routine of researching in the library.
Dr. Oliva never thought he had a problem. He never believed he hit rock bottom, even when he was living in homeless shelters. His children say a few days before his book was finally published, he was found dead on Valentine's Day inside a motel on East Colfax Avenue. He died of a heart attack at 74 years old.
"He believed anything could be cured with stem cells, and that was his passion to really set that out so that he could change lives," John Oliva said.
Dr. Oliva spent a lifetime trying to help save the lives of others, but he was unable to save his own.
"I want him to be remembered for his passion and his quest to learn. I just hope people that are like him find the resources to change because they devastate so many people in their path," Jules Oliva said.
Dr. Oliva's latest publication, "Antioxidants and Stem Cells for Coronary Heart Disease" can be purchased on Amazon.com
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