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Radio Guest List—Denver Art Museum, Denver, Colorado—April 15, 2017

Locations in this article:  Denver, CO
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This week, the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado. Denver is exactly one mile high in altitude, and boasts over 300 days of sun a year, a vibrant food and music scene, and over 200 parks within the city limits. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper drops by to chat with Peter about bikes, brews, and bands—the three things he attributes to Denver’s popularity with millennials. Adam Schlegel, Co-Founder of Eat Denver, dishes about the explosion of great food in the city and the push toward greener, more sustainable Denver dining. Esme Patterson, a local musician, muses on the joys and trials of touring while writing two albums, and performs the song “River,” off of her new album. There’s all of this and more as the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado.

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Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper chats with Peter about bikes, brews, and bands—the three things he attributes to Denver’s popularity with millennials.

Adam Schlegel, Co-Founder of Eat Denver, dishes about the explosion of great food in the city and the the push toward greener, more sustainable Denver dining.

Corey Marshall, Founder & CEO of Tivoli Brewery, chats about the 230 breweries in Denver and the city’s impressive brewing history.

Jennifer Henneman, Curator at the Denver Art Museum, discusses the complex and difficult history of the American West and how the exhibits at the DAM showcase this complicated heritage.

Kendall Smith, Denver music scene expert and Denver Post contributor—who also finds time to run an underground music showcase which highlights local indie rock, garage, heavy metal, and R&B acts—gives his picks on must-visit Denver venues and the local bands that have made it big.

Esme Patterson, a local musician, muses on the joys and trials of touring while writing two albums, and performs the song “River” off of her new album.

Kim Day, CEO of Denver International Airport, discusses all things DIA. As the last new major airport built in the United States (and the sixth-busiest in the nation), it’s almost its own city with 35,000 employees. Kim has pushed to make the airport an experience unto itself with healthier food, cleaner restrooms, better shopping, and the fastest airport WiFi in the country.

John Ekeberg, Executive Director of the Broadway division at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, laughs about Denver’s outdated reputation as a flyover state. The Performing Arts complex alone is home to eight different theaters and hosts ten tour launches, making it a fantastic hub of arts and activity.

Dana Crawford, award-winning preservationist and Denver historian, explains Denver’s push toward preserving its unique history, and how this has made it a destination city and a national trendsetter.

Shauna Lott, owner of the Long I Pie Shop, started selling her confections out of an airstream trailer. She has recently been voted “Best Pie in Denver,” and talks to Peter about the journey, her favorite flavors, and her return to the road with her sweet treats.

Troy Guard, Executive Chef and Owner of eight Denver restaurants (and former James Beard Award Nominee), spills the secret of staying relevant in a city that saw 220 restaurants open last year alone. He is taking the industry back to basics, focusing on incredible, locally-sourced produce, and providing exceptional care for his guests.

By Mara Marski for PeterGreenberg.com