Author: Joanne Davidson Special to The Denver Gazette
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Third annual Cowgirls & Cocktails exceeds expectations
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In what can best be described as a remarkable, but hardly surprising, example of women bonding for a good cause, Thursday night’s Cowgirls & Cocktails exceeded all expectations when 750 women gathered in the National Western Stadium Arena for a fundraiser rich in both legacy and a nod to the future. And, of course, for…
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Sharon Magness Blake becomes 46th Citizen of the West
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Sharon Magness Blake, known throughout Colorado as one who “Gives so selflessly to those who need it most,” was honored as the 2025 Citizen of the West at a dinner Monday, that raised some $647,000 for the National Western Scholarship Trust. An equine enthusiast — four of her Arabian horses have gained fame as Thunder, mascot…
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Red Carpet Reception for 32nd Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale draws 1,000 guests
Tuesday was a night of nostalgia and new beginnings when the 32nd Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale opened with the traditional Red Carpet Reception held for the last time in the Expo Hall on the National Western Stock Show campus. In 2026, the event moves to its new home in the $90 million, four-story…
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Ralph E. “Ed” Eberhart celebrated as 2024 Citizen of The West
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Since 1978, when the Roundup Riders of the Rockies chose legendary newspaper columnist Robert W. “Red” Fenwick to be the first Citizen of the West, recipients of this coveted award have been ranchers, politicians and captains of industry. This year, however, the honor went to Ralph E. “Ed” Eberhart of Colorado Springs — a retired…
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Boots ‘n Business Luncheon draws political, business leaders to celebrate Stock Show
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If Denver’s government, corporate, agriculture and social leaders were seemingly nowhere to be found for a good part of Friday, don’t be mistaken — they weren’t playing hooky or shirking their duties. Chances are they were at the National Western Events Center for the annual Boots ‘n Business Luncheon. This popular prelude to the 118th…