On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Tad Bowman, Venue Director for Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Denver Coliseum for the City and County of Denver's Division of Arts & Venues. Arts & Venues is the city agency that oversees cultural programs and Denver's owned entertainment venues such as Red Rocks, the Denver Coliseum, McNichols Civic Center Building and the theatres at the Denver Performing Arts Complex (Buell Theatre, Ellie Caulkins Opera House and Boettcher Concert Hall). Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered on this show:

• How did Tad get his start working in an organization like Division of Arts & Venues?
• What are the unique challenges of managing an iconic venue like Red Rocks?
• How are Red Rocks and the Denver Coliseum complementary in terms of their seasons and how does that influence maintenance and construction?
• How are the two venues unique and how are they different?
• Something you may not know: How is water uniquely handled at Red Rocks?
• How important is having skilled trades partners for an organization such as this?

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