Bristol Bay Roadshow—Denver

DENVER—The Save Bristol Bay Road Show hits Denver’s Oriental Theater this Thursday, Oct. 27. The event, which includes a free screening of Felt Soul Media’s award-winning documentary Red Gold, is designed to raise awareness and build support for protecting Bristol Bay, Alaska, which is threatened by the proposed Pebble gold and copper mine.

What: Free event with screening of “Red Gold,” salmon bites prepared by Chef Justin Brunson of Wild Catch, plus a panel discussion, and cool gear giveaway (including a fly rod and reel set from Orvis worth more than $500).

When: Thursday, October 27, 7 p.m. 

Where: Oriental Theater, 4334 West 44th Ave., Denver

Who: Featured speakers Melanie Brown, an Alaska Native and commercial fisherwoman; Ben Blakey, of family-run, seafood processor Snopac Products; Matt Aboussie; a Denver-based commercial fishermen and salmon wholesaler; and Kirk Deeter, a Denver-based fishing guide and writer; will share the importance of Bristol Bay as an economic engine, source of jobs, and resource for food.

The Road Show is sponsored by the generous support of companies including Tiffany & Co., Patagonia, ExOfficio, Icicle Seafoods, Orvis, Sage, and Chefs Collaborative.  

Speakers are available for advance interviews and briefings.

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