Supporting 87 Foundation's transformation of El Chapultepec, Denver's oldest jazz club, into a private member club. Provided comprehensive website development, private member club infrastructure, and extensive production support. Worked with Stephen Brackett from Flobots and hosted incredible artists including Skrillex, Justin J, and Louis the Child. Though short-lived, the project made an amazing impact in the time it was around.
In 2023, 87 Foundation gained access to El Chapultepec, Denver's oldest jazz club, with a vision to transform it into a private member club. The foundation, which was formed to preserve Denver's cultural identity and vibrant nightlife scene, saw an opportunity to revitalize this historic venue while creating an exclusive space for Denver's creative community.
The project required comprehensive support across many areas: website development to establish the club's digital presence, private member club infrastructure to manage memberships and access, and extensive production support for the incredible events that would take place in the space. This was an amazing project that brought together technology, culture, and community in a historic Denver venue.
Working closely with Stephen Brackett from Flobots, who was a big part of the project, the team created a space that hosted incredible artists including Skrillex, Justin J, and Louis the Child. Though the project was very short-lived, it made an amazing impact in the short time it was around, demonstrating the potential for revitalizing Denver's nightlife and cultural spaces.
El Chapultepec holds a special place in Denver's cultural history as the city's oldest jazz club. When 87 Foundation gained access to this historic venue in 2023, they saw an opportunity to transform it into a private member club that would honor its legacy while creating a new space for Denver's creative community.
The transformation of El Chapultepec required balancing respect for the venue's historic significance with the infrastructure needed for a modern private member club. The project involved comprehensive production support across many areas, from technical infrastructure to event production, creating a space that could host world-class artists while maintaining the intimate atmosphere that made the venue special.
Developed a comprehensive website that established the club's digital presence, providing information about membership, events, and the venue's history. The site served as the primary interface for potential members and event attendees, creating a professional foundation for the club's operations.
Built private member club infrastructure to manage memberships, access control, and member communications. The system enabled the club to maintain exclusivity while providing seamless experiences for members, from application to event access.
Provided extensive production support across many areas, including sound engineering, projection mapping, technical infrastructure, and event coordination. This comprehensive support enabled the club to host incredible events with world-class production quality.
Worked closely with artists and their teams to ensure smooth events, coordinating technical requirements, production needs, and venue logistics. This coordination was essential for hosting artists of the caliber of Skrillex, Justin J, and Louis the Child.
Working closely with Stephen Brackett from Flobots, who was a big part of the project, the team created a space that attracted incredible artists. The club hosted Skrillex, Justin J, and Louis the Child, among others, demonstrating the potential for revitalizing Denver's nightlife and cultural spaces.
Though the project was very short-lived, it made an amazing impact in the short time it was around. The transformation of El Chapultepec demonstrated what's possible when historic venues are reimagined with modern infrastructure and production capabilities, creating spaces that honor cultural legacy while supporting contemporary creative expression.
87 Foundation was a group formed to preserve Denver's cultural identity and vibrant nightlife scene. The foundation worked toward creating a "night mayor" approach to coordinate the city's nighttime economy, addressing issues from bars and nightlife to child care and transportation options for those who work late shifts. The foundation later changed its name to ONE Denver (Office of Nighttime Economy) as it continued its work toward a vibrant and safe nightlife scene in downtown Denver.
87 Foundation was dedicated to preserving Denver's cultural identity and vibrant nightlife scene, working to ensure that the city's creative spaces and venues continue to thrive and serve the community.
The foundation worked on solutions for downtown Denver's nighttime economy, addressing safety, coordination, and support for the many people and businesses that operate outside traditional government hours.
Through projects like the El Chapultepec transformation, 87 Foundation demonstrated how historic venues can be reimagined to serve contemporary creative communities while honoring their legacy.
While 87 Foundation's work at El Chapultepec was short-lived, it demonstrated the potential for revitalizing Denver's cultural spaces. The foundation's evolution into ONE Denver continues this mission of supporting Denver's nighttime economy and cultural identity.
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