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Museums & Attractions

  • The Denver Art Museum is presenting Cities of Splendor: A Journey Through Renaissance Italy through July 31. The exhibition showcases more than 50 paintings, textiles and decorative arts that defined the style that became known as the Italian Renaissance. The artworks and designed settings create a window into Italy's past during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Visitors have the chance to experience the creative contribution of each featured city to the birth of the Renaissance style. For more information, call 720.865.5000 visit www.denverartmuseum.org.

Programs & Packages

  • Caesars Entertainment Corporation is offering its "Total Rewards Meetings & Events" award program, allowing planners to earn Total Rewards credits for business they bring to Caesars Entertainment properties across North America. Total Rewards credits may be earned for every dollar paid by the master account with no limit on the number of credits that can be earned. Cardholders can then redeem their credits for room stays, spa treatments, dining, merchandise from the Total Rewards catalog and future meetings and events at Caesars Entertainment properties. For more information, visit www.totalrewards.com/meetings.
  • Reserve Events & Destinations is offering culinary journeys through California's Central Coast with its Farm to Table Experience Tours. Tours take participants to farms, wineries, ranches, markets and restaurants and can be customized for groups, and span from Monterey to Santa Barbara. Highlights include learning about the first vineyards planted at California's missions, visiting local markets and exploring estuaries to view sea life, as well as a visit to local oyster beds. For more information, call 805.237.0400 or visit www.reserveevents.com.

Kudos

  • W Scottsdale is taking steps to transform its traditional meeting offerings into green meetings, including new features in energy efficiency and offering local, organic and fair-trade produce, among other options. For groups of 100 or more, a post-meeting impact report is presented to each meeting organizer outlining overall energy savings and waste reduction. The property can also facilitate green or volunteer-based recess breaks. For more information, call 480.970.2100 or visit www.wscottsdalehotel.com.