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April 21, 2011Pirates pillage for treasure and mingle with shoppers in Cherry Creek North
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Denver – April 21, 2011 – Six life-size pirate mannequins have been spotted pillaging and plundering for treasure throughout Cherry Creek North. The caricatures were installed over the past two weeks and are located throughout the shopping district including on a bench in front of Starbucks on 2nd & Fillmore and hanging from a tree at 2nd & Clayton. The pirates will inhabit the area through mid-August as part of an effort to increase awareness of the immersive blockbuster exhibition Real Pirates now at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Shoppers and visitors are enjoying the pirates, with many smiling, laughing, and even posing for photos near the figures. Additional pirates are now on display at Denver International Airport and are set to appear soon in Downtown Denver.
“Now that our renovations and art and garden spaces in Cherry Creek North are almost complete, we are excited to collaborate with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on the Real Pirates exhibit because of course, Cherry Creek North is one of the first places pirates would go to plunder for treasure in Denver,” said Julie Bender, President/CEO of the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District.
Real Pirates: the Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship explores the Golden Age of Piracy and features more than 200 artifacts, including cannons, swords, coins, gold, and jewelry, recovered off the coast of Cape Cod from the first authenticated pirate ship discovered in U.S. waters.
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About Real Pirates and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Real Pirates: the Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship is open through August 21, 2011 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The touring exhibition is organized by National Geographic, Arts and Exhibitions International, and AEG Exhibitions. Sail with legendary pirate Sam Bellamy and his crew and learn the true story of the Whydah, from her historic transformation from slave ship to pirate ship to her final resting place on the ocean floor. One of the most advanced ships of her day, the Whydah sank in a storm in 1717 with bounty from more than 50 captured ships. Explore more than 200 artifacts, including cannons, swords, coins, gold, and jewelry, recovered off the coast of Cape Cod from the first authenticated pirate ship discovered in U.S. waters. Visit www.dmns.org for more information. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain Region’s leading resource for informal science education. A variety of engaging exhibits, discussions and activities help Museum visitors celebrate and understand the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth and the universe.
About Cherry Creek North
Cherry Creek North is known nationally as a premier retail, dining, and mixed‐use area located just 5 minutes from downtown Denver. Its nearly 400 businesses that make up the neighborhood are independents to internationals, featuring a broad range of unique fashion boutiques, home furnishing stores, spas/salons, art galleries and restaurants. In addition to retail businesses, the District is also a national and regional office center, home to two hotels, and has a growing number of residents. The BID just completed an $18.5M District-wide streetscape renovation making the neighborhood more desirable than ever. In combination with the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, CCN is the number one visitor destination in Colorado according to the Longwoods Study conducted for Visit Denver Inc. Cherry Creek North is a Business Improvement District (BID), established in 1989, making it the first BID in Colorado.
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