Morgan Adams Concours Never Disappoints

Posted: ML Chavez

Guests enjoyed the best of the best of classic and antique cars, vintage motorcycles and historic airplanes throughout the ages as part of The Morgan Adams Foundation Concours d’Elegance, a signature event that supports education, research and treatment of childhood cancer.

TAC Air has hosted the event for nearly two decades at the Centennial Airport

The stylish wings of a 1950s era Cadillac were among the highlights of the annual event.

A burgundy Cadillac was just one of dozens of classic cars on display in the hangar at the Centennial Airport

This year’s event on August 21 skirted some late afternoon rain showers and featured several death-defying acrobatic feats at Centennial Airport, just 20 miles south of Denver.

Now celebrating its 18th year, the event has raised over $5 million dollars for life-saving cancer research for children. The organization, founded in 1998 by Joan Slaughter and her late husband—Steven Adams– is named in honor of their daughter. Every year, about 12,400 children and teens under the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer – that is one in every 330 children with the average age of diagnosis at 5 years old. More than 700 kids are affected every day.

The Concours d’Elegance or “competition of elegance” refers to an event where elegant vehicles are displayed and judged in contests. This type of event dates back to 17th-century France when affluent Parisians paraded their fanciest horse-drawn carriages in various parks during the summer for best in show. The concept arrived in the U.S. in the 1950s as a place where transportation-obsessed Americans could enjoy the beauty and elegance of vintage or classic automobiles, high-powered motorcycles, and sleek and innovative airplanes and modern jets.

Hosted for nearly two decades by TAC Air at Centennial Airport, the hangar party featured historically significant airplanes, one-of-a-kind cars, and vintage motorcycles from some of the nation’s most elite private collections. Truly a one-of-a-kind event if you relish the evolution and design of all types of transportation vehicles, some dating back 100 years ago.

Guests were rewarded with refreshing cocktails and appetizers, delicious entries, and creamy desserts from some of Denver’s top restaurants. The evening ended with live and silent auctions of memorabilia, exclusive travel packages and luxury goods. For more information on Foundation events, how you can volunteer, or how you can donate be sure to visit: morganadamsfoundation.org

: The Morgan Adams Foundation has helped many kids survive childhood cancer

: Automobile heaven for car aficionados

: Special thanks to all sponsors and vendors for a great show!

: A bright, sunny day for the 18th Annual event at Centennial Airport

: Special thanks to TAC Air for hosting the show again this year!

: Green may not be as popular as red but I will make an exception.

: All eyes skyward for the acrobatic air show event.

: A classic Corvette

: Krista Kenville, Meghan Lucarelli

: Food and drink were provided by some of Denver’s finest restaurants, bars and distilleries.

: Guests happily bid on more than 150 silent auction items.

: Part of the allure of these vintage cars is the old-fashioned and elegant cockpit, dashboards and paneling.

: Another Cadillac for the show.

: Classic gull-wing doors on this Mercedes

: David and Margie Reichman

: Alan, Haillie, Robert, Ray, Bonnie

: Stephanie Challis, Jill Copeland

: Molly & Keith Redmond; Debbie Stoffell, Shawn Conner

: Lexi Bradley, Savanna Elcizer

: Krishna Madhavan, Bethany Veo

: Andrey and Amy Trinidad

: The auto show portion featured more than 7 decades of classic cars.

: This sleek beauty costs a pretty penny.

: More information on this Corvette for sports car enthusiasts.

: TAC Air has hosted for nearly two decades.

: The vintage “Indian” brand of motorcycles were built in Massachusetts

: Ready for take off!

: The variety of vehicles attracts die-hard car fans and the casual observer.

: Elizabeth, Lori, Jessie Bollendonk

: Barbara and Dave Bryant; Kelly and Ashley Dymond

: Amber Page with daughters Lylah and Ivy. 6-year-old Ivy is a cancer survivor and Ambassador of The Morgan Adams Foundation.

: Celena Hinkelman and Dane Hatch

: The best of the best: Cars, Motorcycles, and Airplanes

: Kris and John Hefner

: The event features civilian and military airplanes.

: These powerful propellers were advanced for their time.

: 9News Anchor Gary Shapiro served as emcee of the event.

: Lillian Schaeffer, Grace Adams

: Tom Vose, Becky Diller

: Maia Brusseau, Ellen Patrilla

: Ellen and Todd Brusseau; Mike Carnes and Ellen Patrilla

: Christen Cherry, Quin Startzer

: Susan Reyna, Kristy Avdem, Amanda Van Note

: Richard Hindmand leans on his favorite Cadillac

: Diana and Bill Rose

: Ready to race: by land and by air.

: Elegant flower centerpieces provided by Bouquets.

: The 18th Annual Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance was another overwhelming success!

26 Mar

2019 Denver Auto Show 11th Annual Preview Gala

Posted: ML Chavez

Who doesn’t like reviewing the latest and greatest SUVs, super luxurious Mercedes and Bentleys or the supercharged Ferraris and Masseratis? Hundreds arrived March 26 for the 11th Annual Preview Gala: the kick-off charitable event and sneak-peek preview for the 2019 Denver Auto Show at the Colorado Convention Center. The event featured access to the entire show floor featuring 2019 sporty and rugged compacts, sedans, pickups and SUVs; exclusive high-end luxury vehicles; JEEPs; and high-powered exotic sports car imports.

Proceeds of the event owned by the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) benefit two Denver non-profit charities: The Denver Post Community Foundation and Clear the Air Foundation.

An estimated 100K people visit the five-day Denver Auto Show at the Colorado Convention Center.

This year’s auto show runs from March 27-31 and is the largest of its kind between LA and Chicago. The Denver Post Foundation supports arts and culture; children and youth; education and literacy; and basic human services; while the Clear the Air Foundation awards scholarships to auto tech students.

On hand at the Gala Opening were Tim Jackson, CEO and President of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), and two-time cancer survivor and NBA Coach of The Year George Karl who served as the VIP Chair. The 9-year head coach of the Denver Nuggets is among the winningest coaches in the NBA. Remarks were also made by Dan Antonelli, Senior VP, Western Region of Gala Presenting Sponsor Ally Bank. Emcee Glenn Thayer oversaw the festivities and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock was on hand for the ceremonial ribbon cutting.

Besides an early-bird view of the 400K square feet of show floor, guests played the blackjack tables and were able to hobnob with auto industry leader reps, car aficionados, auto industry magazine publishers, Denver newspaper/magazine publishers, statewide car dealer reps, and a few politicos. A magnet for many were the exotic cars including from top-end manufacturers of the: Ferrari, Masserati, MacLaren, Lotus and a few Formula One race cars. Some adventurous guests climbed behind the wheel of a JEEP to navigate up the 22-foot high artificial mountain with a hair-raising 35-degree ramp toward the sky.

Along with Gala Presenting Sponsor Ally Bank were Premier Sponsors: Armatus, Brede Exposition Services, Rickenbaugh Automotive | Platinum Sponsors: AAA Insurance, UMB Bank | and Gold Patrons: 9News, AutoNation, Brownstein Hyatt Farer Schreck, Centerplate, Colorado Chevy Dealers, Colorado Hyundai Dealers, Kuni Lexus Greenwood Village, Land Rover Denver, Medved Autoplex, Mountain States Ford Dealers, Paragon Expo, Rocky Mt. Honda Dealers, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, USI Insurance Services.

The 2019 Denver Auto Show runs through Sunday, March 31 and is Presented by AAA Insurance and Sponsored by The Denver Post Media. For more information visit: www.colorado.auto