Freedom on Tap – Mandated Lockdowns

Originally launched to break up the monotony of the government-mandated lockdown, our “Freedom on Tap” live call-in video podcast series has been a hit. So we’re doing another next Tuesday, 12/8 at 7:00pm MT. Grab a drink, join the Zoom chat, and let’s break down Colorado politics together. Particularly, let’s talk about business and employees breaking the law […]

Gas or Groceries Relief Party!

Bad economy got you down? Feeling like you can use a break from the “economy tax?” Well, the Independence Institute is here to provide relief! Come party with us on Friday, October 19th, from 5-8pm here at the Freedom Embassy. We will be providing relief in the form of delicious food, refreshments, and FUN! FUN! […]

August 11, 2012 Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms Party

Most politically incorrect event of the year: 10th Annual Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Party! Saturday, August 11, 2012 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM    Registration 9:00 AM    Safety Instruction 9:10 AM Intermediate and Advanced Shooters proceed to course, Novices begin at the 5 Stand 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch guests may take a […]

A Nation of Moochers

Please join us for a presentation and book signing with Charlie Sykes Sykes is a radio talk show host at WTMJ in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a Senior Fellow at the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute and author of number books including: A Nation of Victims, Dumbing Down Our Kids, and The End of Privacy.  Sykes will be […]

“American Nightmare: How Government Undermines the Dream of Home Ownership”

Please join us for a presentation and book signing with Randall O’Toole is an Independence Institute Senior Fellow and Cato Institute Senior Fellow working on urban growth, public land, and transportation issues. The American dream of families owning their own homes has become a victim of class warfare, with the middle class attempting to suppress homeownership […]

27th Annual Founders’ Night Dinner

The 27th Annual Founders’ Night Dinner was held Thursday, February 16, 2012 in the International Ballroom at Infinity Park in Glendale. We honored Jake Jabs, President & CEO of American Furniture Warehouse with the David S. D’Evelyn Award. Our special  guests were Ann Coulter and Nick Gillespie View the event photos here!

Vern Bickel Award Reception

Join us for the Vern Bickel Award Reception Honoring Chuck Asay, Retired Political Cartoonist, Colorado Springs Gazette With Special Guest Henry Payne, Nationally Syndicated Political Cartoonist On Thursday, November 17, 2011 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. At Cableland 4150 Shangri-La Drive, Denver, Colorado 80246 (map) Tickets are $40/person (Includes appetizers, beer, wine & sodas) RSVP […]

A Constitutional Guide to Fighting Federal Overreach – Colorado Springs

The Independence Institute and Colorado Springs Gazette present A Constitutional Guide to Fighting Federal Overreach: A Program for the Grassroots IS SOLD OUT! Friday, September 30, 2011 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Antlers Hilton Four South Cascade Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903-1685 $20/person RSVP online or call Mary at 303-279-6536 X102 This program will arm […]

Colorado’s Long-Term Budget Dilemma: Two Perspectives

The Independence Institute and the Rocky Mountain Foundation invite you to attend Colorado’s Long-Term Budget Dilemma: Two Perspectives Penn Pfiffner, Independence Institute Fiscal Policy Center Director and Citizen’s Budget Author Phyllis Resnick, principal economist for DU’s Center for Colorado’s Economic Future Financing Colorado’s Future: An Analysis of the Fiscal Sustainability of State Government October 11, […]

Independent Women’s Luncheon Fall 2011

Catherine Shopneck, Chairman of the Board and the women of the Independence Institute cordially invite you to attend Independent Women’s Luncheon with special guest Nicole Kurokawa Neily Executive Director of the Independent Women’s Forum Thursday, October 27, 2011 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Denver Country Club $40 per person RSVP online

Waiting For Superman Movie Night

Please join us for a showing of Waiting for Superman Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Independence Institute’s Meeting Room 13952 Denver West Parkway, Suite 400, Golden 6:30 PM Doors Open 7:00 PM Movie begins Popcorn, Candy and Soft Drinks will be served. Please RSVP to Mary at 303-279-6536 X102 or Mary@i2i.org