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Denver Feast Band canceled after 114 Years
After 114 years, the Potenza Lodge has canceled the appearance of the Denver Feast Band at the St. Rocco Feast. The event will take place August 14-15-16, at their hall and at Mt. Carmel Church. They blame a shortage of funds for the cancellation. This puts 28 musicians out of a job for that weekend.
New Colorado Office of Film, Television & Media
On June 4th Governor Ritter signed House Bill 1010, which recreates the Film Commission as a state agency within the Colorado Office of Economic Development effective July 1st.
“Movie production is a fantastic source of economic growth for the communities where these films are made,” said Sen. Gibbs. “By encouraging more films to be made in Colorado we will stimulate our economy, get more Coloradans to work, and grow more Colorado businesses.
Harland B. Jensen Memorial JSG Fund
Harland Jensen, father of JSG Music Director Tom Jensen, passed away on Friday, June 12. Harland Jensen was an ardent supporter of the arts. He was a big supporter of classical music and was especially proud of the Junior Symphony Guild and the “Inside the Orchestra” programs.
In lieu of flowers or cards, the family asks that you make a contribution to the Harland Jensen Memorial JSG Fund
Lawrence Leighton Smith Stepping Down
Lawrence Leighton Smith will hand off the baton after 11 years as music director of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and its predecessor, the Colorado Springs Symphony Orchestra. Smith announced his decision at a rehearsal for Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 on Wednesday night. His final concert will be in Spring of 2011.
Tee it up 4 JSG
A fundraiser for Junior Symphony Guild Music Education
Programs will be held at Meridian Golf Club
Monday, June 15th-1:00 PM Shotgun start. Cocktail Buffet Party-5:30 PM
Receive $25 off your entry free if you register by May 1st!
Win a Solstice from Suss Pontiac with a hole-in-one on the 8th hole!
Reserve your spot in the tournament! (men’s, women’s and mixed team divisions). Click heading for more details.
House Judiciary Committee gives approval for the Performance Rightst Act (H.R. 848)
Washington, D.C. – Today the House Judiciary Committee approved the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848). The Bill will close a loophole in copyright law that allows music radio stations to earn billions of dollars each year without compensating the artists, musicians and rights holders who record the music and bring listeners to the stations.
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Upcoming Concerts
Jul. 3, 12:00pm
Pete Wernick & FLEXIGRASS
»Join Pete Wernick (Dr. Banjo) and his virtuoso combo for an free noontime concert on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, Colorado, featuring their unique, supercharged "flexigrass" sound, combining bluegrass with traditional jazz elements.
Downtown Boulder's Noon Tunes, Boulder. (303) 449-3774
Jul. 3, 7:30pm
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
»Saturday, July 3rd, 7:30 p.m. - From Sea to Shining Sea
In their Arvada Center debut, Music Director Michael Butterman and the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra present a stirring program of patriotic classics that highlight our nation’s regional diversity. Tickets & Info: http://arvadacenter.org/on-stage/boulder-philharmonic-orchestra
Arvada Center for the Arts, Arvada. (720) 898-7200
Jul. 4, 12:00pm
Denver Municipal Band
»The DBM Brass Quintet playing patriotic selstions.
Washington Park, Denver. (303) 322-8608
Jul. 4, 7:30pm
Denver Municipal Band
»A family friendly concert where the DMB Concert band plays a selection of patriotic songs.
Washington Park, Denver. (303) 322-8608
Jul. 4, 7:30pm
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
»Sounds of America
July 4, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Englewood
Scott O’Neil, associate conductor
Katie Mahan, piano
Fiddler's Green Ampitheatre, Englewood. (303) 623-7876
Jul. 8, 7:00pm
Pete and Joan Wernick
»Pete "Dr. Banjo" Wernick, of Hot Rize fame, and his singer-guitarist wife Joan harmonize and share their special blend of bluegrass, folk, and roots tunes. Down-home, foot-tapping, and smile-inducing!
broomfield auditorium, broomfield. (303) 464-5509
Jul. 10, 7:30pm
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
»Mozart Under Moonlight I and II
July 10-11 at 7:30 p.m. | Arvada Center
Douglas Boyd, principal guest conductor
Yumi Hwang Williams, violin
Basil Vendryes, viola
Bil Jackson, clarinet
Tickets start at $15!
Click the link below to purchase tickets
online or contact the Arvada Center Box
Office at (303) 898-7200. For more information go to http://www.coloradosymphony.org/
Arvada Center for the Arts, Arvada. (303) 623-7876
Jul. 11, 7:30pm
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
»Mozart Under Moonlight I and II
July 10-11 at 7:30 p.m. | Arvada Center
Douglas Boyd, principal guest conductor
Yumi Hwang Williams, violin
Basil Vendryes, viola
Bil Jackson, clarinet
Tickets start at $15!
Click the link below to purchase tickets
online or contact the Arvada Center Box
Office at (303) 898-7200. For more information go to http://www.coloradosymphony.org/
Arvada Center for the Arts, Arvada. (303) 623-7876
Jul. 11, 8:00pm
Prestige Music
»Saturday night dance, featuring ballroom dancing to big band standards with a lot of Latin flavor added. Music features male and female vocals for your dancing and listening pleasure.
Non-members can attend as guests of the band. Join us from 8-11p.m. July 11th.
Lakewood Elks, Lakewood. (303) 238-1307
Jul. 12, 7:30pm
Denver Municipal Band
»DMB concert band plays a variety of tunes ranging from Sousa to broadway and jazz classics.
Washington Park, Denver. (303) 322-8608