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Denver Christkindlmarket illustrator signs 2024 mugs for collectors before supply runs out
DENVER — Every year, the Denver Christkindlmarket sells out of its official holiday mugs and steins before the event comes to a close. This year, the illustrator signed the tableware for collectors.
The Denver Christkindlmarket is a winter wonderland that lights up downtown’s Civic Center Park with the colors of Christmas. The cherished holiday tradition is produced by the German American Chamber of Commerce – Colorado Chapter.
The German-style holiday market has plenty of tasty foods, drinks, and gifts for someone special this holiday season, as well as tons of magical entertainment for everyone to enjoy each year. The event is open to the public and there is no entry fee.
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Each year, the Denver Christkindlmarket produces thousands of mugs and steins unique to the Mile High City, and each year, officials sell out of the mugs before the market comes to an end. This year’s mug designer, Jay Peteranetz, traveled to Colorado to sign mugs for collectors.
Peteranetz is a Colorado native and professor of illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design. This was his eighth year designing for Denver’s Christkindlmarket but his first time signing his creations.
The mug’s design is different each year but always unique to Denver.
“I grew up here. Knowing Denver and knowing the landmarks, knowing what makes this place special is a big part of what I try to bring to the mugs every year,” said Peteranetz. “Just trying to find something new and unique that is Denver-based and Denver-oriented that we can bring onto the mug every year is where I start. This year is the State Capitol. The icon of downtown in my opinion is that nice big gold dome on top of the State Capitol building. So I really wanted to show that off.”
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Peteranetz said the Denver Christkindlmarket is one of his favorite places to be during the holiday season.
“Another big thing that is so good about this market is the family-oriented nature of it,” he said.
Denver7 is a proud sponsor of the Denver Christkindlmarket. You can catch your favorite Denver7 reporters and anchors reading holiday stories as part of Denver7 Holiday Story Time every Sunday at 11:30 a.m.
The Denver Christkindlmarket is happening now through Dec. 23 in Denver’s Civic Center Park.
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For the first time in the team’s history, Altitude Sports is broadcasting Denver Nuggets home games in Spanish. Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced it has contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
“I think that is what the public wanted,” said Ivan De La Garza, producer for the broadcast team.
A team of three people, two commentators and a producer, sit in a press box at the top of Ball Arena. Their commentary is then synced with the traditional Altitude broadcast video and shared on the Altitude Plus application.
“With the Nuggets winning in the last five years, there is a tremendous amount of following from Latino people trying to listen to and watch the games in Spanish,” said Andres Casas, color commentator for the broadcast.
Casas said he strives to bring the same energy fans get during soccer broadcasts into the basketball broadcasts.
“That excitement that gets you. We want people to feel they are at the game,” Casas said.
“It has been so amazing to be a part of the Spanish broadcast for the Nuggets. I have been a fan of the Nuggets for my whole life,” said Jena Garcia, play-by-play commentator.
Garcia said it has been a dream come true to help bring this broadcast to her community.
“I’ve always desired to hear a Spanish broadcast, just as a fan. To be a part of it is just incredible,” Garcia said.
Those working in the broadcast said they are honored to help expand the reach of the Nuggets and sports in accessing diverse communities.
“We love sports. We are passionate, we are loud. We like to get together and enjoy sports,” De La Garza said.
“The Nuggets have a huge following, especially on the Spanish side. So, it is great for them to be able to listen to what is going on, game by game, especially into the playoffs,” Casas said.
“It is just another step of access that they are getting to be a fan of basketball,” Garcia said.
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