THE BEST PARTY IN DENVER FOR THE DNC!<br />imeem was on the scene at the Democratic National Convention, documenting the event through the lens of art, music and culture. We’ve got lots of video from the Manifest Hope gallery art exhibit, where Shepard Fairey and many of the country’s most prominent visual artists, including Ron English, Sam Flores and more, are showing work inspired by the current political climate. We’ve also got exclusive video from Unconventional ’08, a concert featuring Nada Surf, Cold War Kids, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Silver Sun Pickups, Z-Trip and some special guests, at a block party outside the Manifest Hope gallery. Finally, check out the photos that capture the electricity on the streets of Denver.<br /> <br />Add Manifest Hope as a friend on imeem!<br /><br />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. <br /><br />The Manifest Hope Gallery will be open to the public in Denver, CO at the Democratic National Convention, between Monday August 25th, 2008 through Thursday, August 28th, 2008 between the hours of 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. <br /><br />The Manifest Hope Gallery, housed within Denver's Andenken Gallery, and an additional transformed warehouse space, spans 10,000 sq. ft. and will draw together a works as varied as the voices of the artists who created them. Manifest hope will showcase some of the finest modern contemporary artists, acclaimed NY painters and sculptors, activated grass roots and street artists, and present the most widely recognized pieces seen throughout the 2008 presidential primary campaign, as well as newly commissioned works and previous works on loan from some of the United States top artists. <br /><br />Manifest Hope, along with its online partner MoveOn.org, challenges the artistic world to engage their local communities in a significant and meaningful way, by inviting all artists to compete for a chance to present their works alongside these acclaimed and celebrated artists. Visit the online gallery for details.<br /><br />Manifest Hope Gallery<br />2990 Larimer Street<br />Denver, CO 80205 http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope Delta 0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Manifest Hope Vice Presidential Playlist http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/playlist/lgUzuNb1/vice-presidential-playlist-music-playlist/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:22:15 -0000 JcPVmfO015 Manifest Hope On the Record with Dj Spooky http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/playlist/DZ7H_kfC/on-the-record-with-dj-spooky-music-playlist/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:55:30 -0000 HKvzDG9DV4 Manifest Hope http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/1y9Z2D51/dj-spooky-talks-about-under-mi-sensi-by-barrington-levy/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:53:30 -0000 <div><a href="http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/1y9Z2D51/dj-spooky-talks-about-under-mi-sensi-by-barrington-levy/"><img border="0" src="http://resources-p2.imeem.com/resources/versioned/2/graphics/icons/no_album_art_100x100.png" title="Click to play this song"/></a></div> gj7zQ629QJ Manifest Hope http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/GCnwU5Lq/dj-spooky-introduces-his-on-the-record-playlist/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:53:30 -0000 <div><a href="http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/GCnwU5Lq/dj-spooky-introduces-his-on-the-record-playlist/"><img border="0" src="http://resources-p2.imeem.com/resources/versioned/2/graphics/icons/no_album_art_100x100.png" title="Click to play this song"/></a></div> -yWzoQffaw Manifest Hope http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/SL7kJTXA/dj-spooky-talks-about-dis-poem-by-mutabaruka/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:53:30 -0000 <div><a href="http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/SL7kJTXA/dj-spooky-talks-about-dis-poem-by-mutabaruka/"><img border="0" src="http://resources-p2.imeem.com/resources/versioned/2/graphics/icons/no_album_art_100x100.png" title="Click to play this song"/></a></div> hAh4-MexEi Manifest Hope http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/_6YaEOrh/dj-spooky-talks-about-b-side-wins-again-by-dj-spooky-dav/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:53:29 -0000 <div><a href="http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/_6YaEOrh/dj-spooky-talks-about-b-side-wins-again-by-dj-spooky-dav/"><img border="0" src="http://resources-p2.imeem.com/resources/versioned/2/graphics/icons/no_album_art_100x100.png" title="Click to play this song"/></a></div> 3_uJwUjHHN Manifest Hope http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/3TFYhQpT/dj-spooky-talks-about-dizko-partisani-by-shantel/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:53:29 -0000 <div><a href="http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/3TFYhQpT/dj-spooky-talks-about-dizko-partisani-by-shantel/"><img border="0" src="http://resources-p2.imeem.com/resources/versioned/2/graphics/icons/no_album_art_100x100.png" title="Click to play this song"/></a></div> KeB8EKM8-K Manifest Hope http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/gcGeSsl3/dj-spooky-talks-about-ghostlawns-by-antipop-consortium/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:53:29 -0000 <div><a href="http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/gcGeSsl3/dj-spooky-talks-about-ghostlawns-by-antipop-consortium/"><img border="0" src="http://resources-p2.imeem.com/resources/versioned/2/graphics/icons/no_album_art_100x100.png" title="Click to play this song"/></a></div> GjZTMpt1bP Manifest Hope http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/e5AQ2yvv/dj-spooky-talks-about-uncloudy-day-by-the-staples-singers/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:53:29 -0000 <div><a href="http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/e5AQ2yvv/dj-spooky-talks-about-uncloudy-day-by-the-staples-singers/"><img border="0" src="http://resources-p2.imeem.com/resources/versioned/2/graphics/icons/no_album_art_100x100.png" title="Click to play this song"/></a></div> cknAw-3XqO Manifest Hope http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/U1iHGjAf/dj-spooky-talks-about-wu-banga-by-wu-tang-clan-friends/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:53:29 -0000 <div><a href="http://www.imeem.com/manifesthope/music/U1iHGjAf/dj-spooky-talks-about-wu-banga-by-wu-tang-clan-friends/"><img border="0" src="http://resources-p2.imeem.com/resources/versioned/2/graphics/icons/no_album_art_100x100.png" title="Click to play this song"/></a></div> Lk6y0-SxJO