Tag: Red Rocks
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Broadway, babies! Two Colorado high-school actors take their dreams to New York
Arts news: Grayson Allensworth is a Jimmy Awards hopeful … Nuggets’ ‘Love Island’ connection … Bonfils-Stanton names ‘Impact’ artists … Hey, Denver: Look up! Aerial sculptures! And more. The Denver Center’s annual Bobby G Awards, which honor achievements in Colorado high-school musical theater, have named Windsor High School’s production of “Bright Star” the most outstanding …
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Red Rocks baby rave was a wild success; here’s why Denver deserves an encore
DJ dad Lenny Pearce brought families together Sunday morning for a ‘Rave on the Rocks’ that transcended generations of music lovers Bubbles floated through the air, subwoofers blasted the tunes of “The Wheels on the Bus,” and toddlers took over Red Rocks on Sunday morning. Sippy cups and subwoofers aren’t usually paired up together, but…
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Rod Stewart postpones Red Rocks shows following vocal strain, World Cup criticism
British singer/songwriter Rod Stewart postponed his scheduled Red Rocks performances this week following a vocal strain, venue officials said. In a statement, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre officials said that Stewart’s Monday and Tuesday performances would be postponed until September after a doctor prescribed him “strict vocal rest.” “Evaluation revealed significant inflammation and strain of…
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Meet the Mr. Rogers of Denver punk rock
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Rob Rushing founded the nonprofit Punk Rock Saves Lives because, he said, “Punks actually give a (bleep)’ Punk rock doesn’t fool me. The safety pins, the mohawks, the spiked leather and the combat boots. It’s not an act. It’s a statement – and an empathic one, at that. Punk deliberately subverts authority, the social order and…
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Symphony set to perform hits from Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Interstellar, and more at Red Rocks this summer
Fans of the Colorado Symphony and movie buffs, alike, are sure to unite in delight in the news of a show that got added to the Red Rocks Amphitheatre summer calendar. On July 21, the Colorado Symphony will be at the iconic venue performing the hits of John Williams and Hans Zimmer. Williams’ scores to…
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Facelift coming to Red Rocks’ dressing rooms
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is getting a $35.1 million facelift next year to improve the backstage and dressing room areas for performers who entertain some 1.7 million concertgoers annually. The money comes from the Vibrant Denver Bonds approved by voters in November. “The backstage updates have been contemplated for more than a decade,” said Brian Kitts,…
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Red Rocks moves show ahead of expected snowstorm
Amid heavy snowfall expected to hit a large swath of Colorado, Red Rocks has canceled its May 6 show, rescheduling the event for Tuesday of next week. The Bright Eyes show that was scheduled to take place this week was set to feature the group’s ‘I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning’ and ‘Digital Ash in a…
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Conceivable! Film on the Rocks to bow with ‘The Princess Bride’
How Meta: Denver’s DeVotchka will perform before the classic it scored: ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ at Red Rocks The 27th season of Denver Film’s popular Film on the Rocks summer series will kick off June 8 with a screening of the timeless fairy-tale adventure “The Princess Bride” under the stars at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in…
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Red Rocks season is underway: Here’s a look at the 164 acts hitting the stage this year
Red Rocks Amphitheatre’s concert season is officially underway. While several shows have already taken place, at least 160 more events are scheduled to take place at the iconic venue this year. In our latest update, we highlight 16 recently announced Red Rocks Amphitheatre shows that are on calendar for 2026, bringing the running total to…
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Thousands gather at Red Rocks for 79th Easter Sunrise Service
Thousands of worshippers gathered at Red Rocks Amphitheatre early Easter morning for the 79th annual Sunrise Service, a long-standing Colorado tradition hosted by the Colorado Council of Churches. The free service began at 6 a.m. and drew between 8,000 to 10,000 attendees, filling much of the open-air amphitheater as the sun rose over the Front…