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• Gina Rubano
• Denver Art Museum
• Denver Office of Cultural Affairs
• Arts, Entertainment, and Media
• Visual Arts

"It's a validation that what they've done and continue to do is important to the cultural fabric of the city," says Gina Rubano, special-events coordinator for the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, about this year's recipients of the Mayor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts. Tonight, join Mayor John Hickenlooper in celebrating the honorees at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. There will be painting, poetry, dancing and more by local artists. The free reception, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., ends with a surprise musical performance. Visit www.denvergov.org/DOCA for details.
Tue., Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m.