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Lone Tree Symphony's taking much, giving little - by Pete Vriesenga
Every summer, residents of Lone Tree, CO and neighboring communities enjoy a free concert by the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. These concerts are presented in Sweetwater Park by the City of Lone Tree, but this coming summer the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra (a volunteer community orchestra) will replace the CSO. A CSO file photo still adorns the Lone Tree Summer Concerts website, but now accompanies a July 24 listing for the LTSO.
Owen Johnston's Memorial Service
As most of you now know, Jason Johnston’s baby son, Owen, passed away on Monday, February 1st. A memorial service is being held this Friday. Here are the details from Michelle Shah…
Metro North Chamber Honors Terri Fisher with 5 Star Talent & Entertainment, Inc. Small Business Person of the Year Award
METRO NORTH REGION, COLO —- On Friday, January 29th Terri Fisher, President and Owner of 5 Star Talent & Entertainment, Inc. was honored at the Metro North Chamber’s Annual Gala event with “Small Business Person of the Year.” This unique, prestigious award recognizes an individual who best represents the entrepreneurial spirit and has shown outstanding support to the Chamber and the Metro North Chamber membership.
Got a Big Mac Attack?
I am looking for musicians or bands to play on our stage at the McDonald’s at 200 16th St. This is a newly built restaurant on the 16th St. Mall in Denver. VERY HIGH profile. I am looking for 11:30-1:30pm M-F and Fri/Sat. evenings from 5-7pm. Compensation is free food and your ability to sell any merch or CD’s.
The Continuing Saga of Open Air Movies at Civic Center
You cannot imagine my disappointment when I read the news Wednesday morning that the Denver City Council voted 8 – 4 to approve the contract with Open Air to show a month of movies at Civic Center Park.
Haiti Support Links
National Nurses United activated its nationwide disaster relief network and has recruited more than 3,400 nurse volunteers to assist Haitians. Urban search-and-rescue (US&R) teams made up of Fire Fighters from across North America are already on their way to provide rescue operations, medical care and other emergency services. The Steelworkers and other unions are contributing and raising funds to help. For updates on union efforts, follow the AFL-CIO Now blog
Please click now to donate to help Haiti:
Doctors Without Borders
Partners in Health
Red Cross International Response Fund
RN Response Network
Solidarity Center Education Fund
United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund
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Upcoming Concerts
Feb. 12, 8:00pm
Pete Wernick & FLEXIGRASS
»Pete Wernick (Dr. Banjo) and his virtuoso combo joins with Long Road Home Bluegrass band for or an evening of unique, supercharged "flexigrass" sound AND Long Road Home's traditional bluegrass!
Swallow Hill Music Association, Denver. (303) 777-1003
Feb. 13, 7:30pm
Pete and Joan Wernick
»Pete & Joan Wernick join friends and fellow musical couple, Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore, for their Annual Valetine's Concert.
Chautauqua Community House, Boulder. (303) 442-3282
Feb. 13, 7:30pm
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
»FEB 13 (SAT 7:30)
MICHAEL CAVANAUGH IN CONCERT: THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL AND MORE! - CSO Pops
Scott ONeil, associate conductor
Youll think the Piano Man himself joined the CSO Michael Cavanaugh, original star of Broadways Movin Out, sings all your favorite Billy Joel tunes plus the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elton John and more!
Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver. (303) 623-7876
Feb. 13, 8:00pm
Prestige Music
»Dinner & dancing to celebrate Valentine's Day. Dancing begins at 8p.m. until 12 midnight. A variety of music from the big band era, 50's - 70's rock and country. Join us for an evening of good food and good memories.
Non-members welcome,as guests of the band. Check in at front desk or phone 303-429-2227 for dinner reservations.
Westminster Elks, Westminster. (303) 429-2227
Feb. 15, 7:00pm
What's Cookin'
»The Whats Cookin' Jazz Band, 2/15
Were back and SMOKIN' at Moes BBQ & Bowl--Monday Feb. 15th at 7:00 to 9:30PM. Moes is located at 3295 S. Broadway by the Gothic Theatre. Its all ages,and the cover charge is only $5.00.
The Whats Cookin' Band will be performing Standards and Jazz tunes with their own very special arrangements. We will also play a lot of fusion and Brecker Bros tunes.
As always the personnel is TOPS: Trumpets/Fluegle Horns---Bob Montgomery and Peter Olstad; Trombone Al Hermann; Alto Sax, Alto Flute, Soprano Sax and Flute---Larry Campbell;
Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax, Flute, Clarinet----Rich Chiaraluce; Baritone Sax, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet---Gene Smookler; AND a smokin' RHYTHM SECTION---Keyboards--Ron Jolly; Bass---Ron Bland; Drums---Peter Gregory; Guitar--Tim Hurley.
Moe's Bar-B-Que & Bowling, Englewood. (303) 781-0414
Feb. 19, 7:30pm
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
»FEB 19-21 (FRI 7:30, SAT 7:30 & SUN 2:30)
2009 VAN CLIBURN COMPETITION GOLD MEDAL WINNER CSO Masterworks
Scott ONeil, associate conductor | 2009 Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medal Winner
MUSSORGSKY/ RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition
This concert features the Gold Medal Winner of the 2009 Van Cliburn Piano Competition, the piano competition known for catapulting several of todays most renowned pianists into the international spotlight. For this program, the winner performs a work of his or her choice and Associate Conductor Scott ONeil leads the orchestra in Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky.
Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver. (303) 623-7876
Feb. 20, 7:30pm
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
»FEB 19-21 (FRI 7:30, SAT 7:30 & SUN 2:30)
2009 VAN CLIBURN COMPETITION GOLD MEDAL WINNER CSO Masterworks
Scott ONeil, associate conductor | 2009 Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medal Winner
MUSSORGSKY/ RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition
This concert features the Gold Medal Winner of the 2009 Van Cliburn Piano Competition, the piano competition known for catapulting several of todays most renowned pianists into the international spotlight. For this program, the winner performs a work of his or her choice and Associate Conductor Scott ONeil leads the orchestra in Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky.
Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver. (303) 623-7876
Feb. 21, 2:30pm
Mountain Chamber Music Society
»Mountain Chamber Music Society
Presents:
Romancing the Notes
Performing:
Cinq mlodies populaires grecque..... Maurice Ravel
The Booke of Songes or Ayres (selections)..... John Dowland
Serenade to Eve, After Rodin..... Daniel Dorff
Remembering Tomorrow..... Stephen Crawford
Piano Trio in E Minor, Op 90 "Dumky" Antonin Dvorak
Katrina Twitty, soprano
Laura Schulkind, flute
Carol Carson, violin
Jennifer Arnold, violoncello
Joyce Li, piano
Suzanne Moulton-Gertig, harp
Jeff LaQuatra, guitar
Jennie Dorris, marimba
Tickets:
$15 adults
$10 seniors/children/students
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Denver. (303) 404-9338
Feb. 21, 2:30pm
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
»FEB 19-21 (FRI 7:30, SAT 7:30 & SUN 2:30)
2009 VAN CLIBURN COMPETITION GOLD MEDAL WINNER CSO Masterworks
Scott ONeil, associate conductor | 2009 Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medal Winner
MUSSORGSKY/ RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition
This concert features the Gold Medal Winner of the 2009 Van Cliburn Piano Competition, the piano competition known for catapulting several of todays most renowned pianists into the international spotlight. For this program, the winner performs a work of his or her choice and Associate Conductor Scott ONeil leads the orchestra in Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky.
Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver. (303) 623-7876
Mar. 12, 7:30pm
Pete Wernick & FLEXIGRASS
»Pete Wernick (Dr. Banjo) and his virtuoso travels to Idaho Springs for a concert and an evening of unique, supercharged "flexigrass" sound!
United Center Inc, Idaho Springs. (303) 567-1771