Denver Art Museum - Martin Building Level 7

Well, we've made it to level 7; the top of the Denver Art Museum's Martin Building. This level houses my favorite exhibit, which is why I often start at the top of the museum and work my way down. Strangely, though, on my recent visit, I didn't take a whole lot of pictures of this level. I guess I just got too caught up in enjoying the art.

The focus of this level is the Western American Art Galleries. Having moved to the Denver area from the midwest over 25 years ago, I definitely still get caught up in the western history of this region. So seeing so many works of art depicting the history of the west are endlessly intriguing to me.

Well, thanks for joining us on this floor-by-floor journey through the Martin Building. Be sure to check out the exhibits for yourself at 100 W 14th Ave in Denver.

Denver Art Museum - Martin Building Level 6

We are continuing to work our way up the levels of the Martin Building at the Denver Art Museum. Today we arrive on level 6. 

This level primarily houses the European Art Before 1900 Galleries. Not a name that exactly rolls off the tongue, is it. It is, however, a very intriguing exhibit. You'll find Gothic style, Baroque, Rococo and more. The sixth floor also features the Textile Art and Fashion Galleries as well as the Photography Galleries.

Next time we make it to the top of the museum with a visit to level 7.

Denver Art Museum - Martin Building Level 5

Let's keep going with our look at the exhibits in the Denver Art Museum's Martin Building. We're on Level 5, which is devoted to Asian art. The collection features over 850 items, spanning over 5,000 years of history. This is one of my favorite levels of the Martin Building. Perhaps it reminds me of my love for Asian cinema, especially all those Shaw Brothers martial arts movies.

9News Parade of Lights 2021

A Denver tradition returned last night as the 9News Parade of Lights made its way through the downtown. The parade has been an annual tradition since 1975, but like many events, it was put on hold last year. The parade usually takes place a week after the Thanksgiving weekend, on Friday night and again on Saturday night, but for this return, it was just a Saturday event. With the unseasonably warm start to winter we've been having, this was a perfect year to check out the parade and not freeze your butt off.

Many local institutions sponsor floats each year, and many local schools participate with their marching bands. It's a big parade, but not too big. We showed up about an hour and early and were able to find a great spot without having to fight mobs of people. 

The parade is a fun Denver tradition. It was great to see it back this year!