07.15.2008 — Not to worry, this is only the beginning... send your party info to and put CEDIA Party in the header. We will include invitation-only events as well, posting them here so guests will remember to attend.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3

• ADA Welcome to Denver Reception - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm (invited guests)
  WHERE: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 4th floor in Capitol 2
  DETAILS: Enjoy beer, wine and relaxation before the mayhem kicks in on the show floor. Event is for ADA dealers, but the company "would never turn away anyone interested in hanging around with us." If possible, RSVP to .

• ListenUp Concert & Celebration - 7:30 pm (invitation only)
  WHERE: Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St.
  DETAILS: Celebrate CEDIA's last year in Denver and ListenUp's 36th anniversary. Hear the sounds of Off The Hook, featuring ListenUp's very own Scott Weverstad on lead guitar. Enjoy appetizers and drinks at the historic Mercury Cafe within walking distance of the Convention Center. Supported by Momentum Group, Audioquest, Denon, Omnimount, The B&W Group, Sonance, Furman, Control4, and NHT.

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 4

• Opening Reception on the Show Floor - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (all attendees)
  WHERE: The show floor, of course
  DETAILS: Sponsored by SpeakerCraft

• Aton's Wanda Party - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (all attendees)
  WHERE: Aton's booth (484)
  DETAILS: Aton wants you to come check out their new products. Did we mention there's free beer?

• On-Q/Legrand Cocktail Party (invitation only) - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  WHERE: On-Q/Legrand Booth #214
  DETAILS: Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and an "exclusive look at the future of home systems."

• Universal Remote Control Bowling Party - 6:30 pm (Invited guests)
  WHERE: Lucky Strike bowling alley, Downtown denver
  DETAILS: Hit up your URC rep for a ticket, and try to beat your favorite editor!


• TruAudio Dealer Appreciate Comedy Night - 6:30 pm (invitation only)
  WHERE: Westin Tabor Center – 1672 Lawrence St - Upstairs Ballroom
  DETAILS: Comedian Mark Eddie presents "Comedy That Rocks." Dinner and Awards begin at 6:30 and the show begins at 8:00. Hit up your TruAudio contact for a ticket.


• HES Cocktail Hour - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (invited guests)
  WHERE: Grand Hyatt
  DETAILS: For HES Board of Directors, management staff and members

• Lutron Excellence Awards - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm (invited guests only)
  WHERE: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
  DETAILS: Awards ceremony begins around 8:15

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 5

• Elf Foundation Party - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm (open)
  WHERE: Convention Center
  DETAILS: Show your support for the Elf Foundation, which builds home theaters in children's hospitals.

• Control4 Party - 6:00 pm - (invited guests only)
  WHERE: "night club" yet to revealed
  DETAILS: Control4 says they'll be partying until "we destroy the place or get kicked out." Animals. Control4 dealers will receive an invitation and more info via email.

• Savant VIP Party with Buddy Guy - 7:00 pm (invited guests only)
  WHERE: Alto Restaurant
  1320 15th Street (Corner of Larimer and 15th)
  DETAILS: Event begins at 7:00; Concert begins at 9:00. Food, drinks and entertainment provided by Grammy Award winner Buddy Guy. Sorry, only Savant dealers and other invited guests may attend.

• Party Celebrating the Life of Don Bouchard - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Dealers from TX,OK, LA, AR)
  WHERE: 1235 Pearl Street -- 1.2 miles from the convention center
  DETEAILS: Omni Sales & Marketing, along with Ultralink, are celebrating the life of the late Don Bouchard, formerly VP of sales and marketing for Ultralink. Transportation will be available to shuttle guests to the affair. For more information, call Omni Sales at 972-231-8194.

• SpeakerCraft, Monster Party with The Doobie Brothers - 8:00 pm (Ticket Required)
  WHERE: Wells Fargo Theater in the Colorado Convention Center
  DETAILS: Concert follows Monster's Custom Installation Awards. A ticket is required -- hit up your SpeakerCraft or Monster rep.

• AVS Forum Party - 7:00 - 10:00 pm (open)
  WHERE: TBA (near convention center)
  DETAILS: Food, drink, a few speeches from your sponsors: Dolby, OPPO, Blue Jeans Cables and Epson Home Entertainment

• ADI Customer Appreciation Party - Evening TBA (Ticket required)
  WHERE: Mile High Station, 2027 West Lower Colfax Ave.
  DETAILS: ADI says it is bringing a "popular alternative rock band." Sponsored by ADI and about 30 vendors including Boston Acoustics, Denon, Harman , Hitachi, Key Digital, Linear, Peerless, Pioneer, Proficient and Russound. Pick up a ticket at ADI booth #300.

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 6

• CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Awards - 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (ticket required)
  WHERE: Korbel Ballroom – Colorado Convention Center
  DETAILS: Celebrate a "Night at the Movies" as CEDIA recognizes excellence in our industry over the last year and looks back on some of the top films of all time. Tickets are $75/$85 in advance and $95 at the door. Buy your tickets when you register for the Expo.

• Wolf Cinema CEDIA Banquet “After” Party and Howling - 10:00 pm - 1:00 am (open)
  WHERE: Denver Center for The Performing Arts, Glenn R. Jones Theatre and Lobby (14th and Curtis Street, across from the convention center)
  DETAILS: Wolf Cinema will be providing VIP drink tickets to dealers. All others are welcome to snacks and the cash bar, and of course the music and some "movie fun."

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