Tag: Concerts
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New Red Rocks shuttle aims to make outdoors accessible and mitigate traffic, organizers say
The late summer sun beamed down onto the Jefferson County Government Center – Golden Station platform Saturday afternoon as a few dozen county officials, city planners and Regional Transportation District board members gathered to celebrate the unveiling of a project years in the making. Displayed beside a small dark podium emblazoned with the silhouette of…
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Hi Points Festival debuts Saturday with range of music in jazz neighborhood
As the mid-September sun held rain clouds at bay Saturday afternoon, the sounds of neo-soul and afro-fusion emanated from Five Points Plaza. The music marked the first few hours of the inaugural Hi Points Festival, an event spanning several genres and venues in Denver’s historic jazz neighborhood. The event replaces the longtime Five Points Jazz…
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Free Red Rocks shuttle rolls in 2026, but concerts won’t be serviced just yet
Next summer, outdoors enthusiasts and weekend warriors looking to get away from the city will finally be able to take public transportation to Red Rocks. But most concertgoers won’t be able to use it yet. After years of development and collaboration between several regional agencies and governments, a pilot shuttle service between the Regional Transportation…
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Colorado State Fair returns this weekend: Here’s a look at discounts, concert lineup and more
Labor Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time for some iconic end-of-summer local events — including the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. The annual state fair kicks off this Friday, running for nearly two weeks through Sept. 1. It will feature exhilarating carnival rides, delicious fair food and concerts. Here’s a look at…
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Heading out to the new Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs? What to know before you go
Outdoor events with packed crowds are nothing new in Colorado Springs. Air Force Academy football, the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, minor league baseball with the old Colorado Springs Sky Sox and the new Rocky Mountain Vibes, Colorado Springs Switchbacks soccer and the annual July Fourth gathering at the city’s Memorial Park — though it…
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Showtime? Ford Amphitheater officials say new Colorado Springs music venue is ready for next week’s debut
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save With less than two weeks until pop band One Republic takes the stage Aug. 9 at the 8,000-seat Ford Amphitheater that’s under construction on Colorado Springs’ north side, the outdoor music venue isn’t quite ready for its first show. But it will be, its developer…
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Swifties can move swiftly on RTD trains and buses
The Regional Transportation District is bolstering service and connections for the upcoming Taylor Swift concerts. The district is adding train cars to boost service before and after the concerts July 14 and 15 at Empower Field at Mile High. The concert venue’s close proximity to a number of bus stops and rail stations makes public…
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Ahead of Red Rocks opening, here’s what to know about the 2021 season
If you’re looking for a sign of the times, look to the Red Rocks Amphitheatre website. There’s a packed lineup of upcoming events, including concerts, movies and yoga sessions, that might make you forget, for a second, that 2020 happened. There’s also evidence of the pandemic’s effects: a long list of canceled and rescheduled concerts.…
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Pineapple Agency struggles to hang on after events disappear
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For a company that’s earned its money and reputation producing experiential marketing events and festivals, the pandemic delivered a crushing blow. Denver-based Pineapple Agency founder and CEO Justin Moss said the company had $2 million worth of revenue booked with contracts for 2020 events. And…
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Colorado Symphony cancels events through May
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Symphony has canceled nearly all scheduled events in Boettcher Concert Hall for the 2020-21 season, lasting until May 30, the symphony announced Thursday. The symphony also canceled the date to purchase single tickets…