Sunset Cinema: Chef

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Outdoor screening of Chef AND Raul Murciano's Colorado Mambo Orchestra

Galleria @ Denver Performing Arts Complex

This year the outdoor film + entertainment series highlights food-centric features that will tickle the tastebuds. Together with <a href="https://www.denverfilm.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Denver Film</a>, <a href="https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Denver Arts &amp; Venues</a> will be presenting a lineup of films that will transport us throughout the globe, across decades and often to the extreme heat of a chef’s kitchen. There will be performances presented by <a href="https://www.dazzledenver.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dazzle</a> before the films along with themed food trucks, drinks and other cinema snacks available for purchase. All events are FREE, but please register so we know how many people to expect.<ul><li>Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with local food trucks, cinema-style snacks and beverages available for purchase</li><li>Pre-show entertainment starts at 7:15 p.m. </li><li>Films begin at dusk</li></ul>Bring your chairs, blankets, family and friends down to the Galleria and enjoy the show! We'll gather on the lower terrace of the Galleria where the complex meets Scupture Park, next to Boettcher Concert Hall. There will be some seating available on a first come, first serve basis. For Guest Accommodations: Please request interpretation or accommodation at least three business days in advance.<ul><li>For Spanish or other Interpretation Services: Amber.Fochi@denvergov.org </li><li>For Sign Language Interpreter or Cart Services: deafhhservices@denvergov.org </li><li>For Other Disability Accommodations: disabilityaccess@denvergov.org </li></ul>-﻿-THE FILM:R | 1h 54 min.After a controlling owner pushes him too far, chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) quits his position at a prestigious Los Angeles restaurant. As he tries to figure out what his next step should be, he finds himself in Miami. Carl joins forces with his ex-wife (Sofía Vergara), best friend (John Leguizamo) and son (Emjay Anthony) to launch a food-truck business, and the venture provides a chance to reignite his passion for cooking -- as well as his zest for life and love.(2014) Director: Jon FavreauTHE FUN:Contemporary Cuban Salsa, Latin Jazz, &amp; American Pop/Standards, all with a unique Latin tinge. Led by Raul Murciano, Jr. Raul Murciano, Jr. is an unabashed lover of life and has worn many hats throughout life’s journey—from becoming a civil engineer to being a founding member/performer and musical director of The Miami Sound Machine (yes, with Gloria Estefan), to earning master's and doctoral degrees in music theory and composition, serving over 29 years at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, first as Program Director of Media Writing and Production, then Full Professor of Practice in Composition, and ultimately as Dean of Administration of the entire School, to now having moved to Denver in early 2020 and creating the <a href="https://facebook.com/ColoradoMamboOrchestra" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Colorado Mambo Orchestra</a> in 2021. It has been, thus far, nothing short of an amazing adventure that has included touring nationally and internationally making music with world-class performers, as well as composing and producing over 700 musical ads for radio, television (and even a few movie scores). As a university professor, Dr. Murciano has been privileged to mentor many currently successful and recognized (Grammy Award-winning) music producers, composers, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and fellow educatorsT﻿HE FOOD:<a href="https://fritayfood.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fritay Haitian Cuisine</a><a href="https://areytopuertorricanfood.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Areyto Puerto Rican Food</a><a href="https://www.hippops.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HipPOPs</a>More information about the series and upcoming dates at <a href="https://www.artscomplex.com/events/summer-at-the-arts-complex" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">artscomplex.com/summer23</a>.GOOD TIMES, FOR GOODSunset Cinema is brought to you by Denver Arts &amp; Venues, which uses proceeds from paid events at City venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Denver Performing Arts Complex to make this and other cultural events possible, and to improve access to art, music and culture for all.

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