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Summer At The Center SummerStage Concert Series On Sale NOW!
Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 97.3 KBCO and Nobody in Particular Presents bring you
Summer At The Center 2013 at the Arvada Center
Our Summer concert series features Joan Baez, Pink Martini, John Hiatt, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Robert Cray, Asleep At The Wheel, Beau Soleil and Los Lonely Boys — in our outdoor amphitheater!
Sunday, June 2 through Saturday, September 14, 2013.
Times and Ticket Prices
• Ticket prices will vary per performance
• Plaza opens at 6:00 p.m.
• Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
• Most shows will start at 7:30 p.m.
Confirmed Line Up (04/17/2013)
SummerStage
produced by Nobody In Particular Presents and brought to you by
97.3 KBCO
An Evening with Joan Baez
Joan Baez remains a musical force of nature whose influence is incalculable. Her earliest recordings fed a host of traditional ballads into the rock vernacular. If ever a new collection of songs reflects the momentous times in which Joan finds herself these days, Day After Tomorrow is that record, her first new studio album in five years.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Sunday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Covered – $60 || $55 || $45
GA Lawn – $42.50
Pink Martini
Featuring 10-12 musicians, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with symphony orchestras around the world. Their debut album Sympathique was released in 1997 and quickly became an international phenomenon. In November 2010 the band released Joy To The World —a festive, multi-denominational holiday album featuring songs from around the globe. In January 2012, bandleader Thomas Lauderdale recorded the Charlie Chaplin song “Smile” with 94-year-old legend Phyllis Diller; which will be released on a future album.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Sunday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Covered – $60 || $50 || $40
GA Lawn – $35
John Hiatt
Acclaimed musician and songwriter John Hiatt will release Mystic Pinball on September 25th via New West Records. Called “…one of rock’s most astute singer-songwriters of the last 40 years” by the Los Angeles Times , Hiatt continues to write brilliant character studies, twisting entertaining storylines with cunning lyrics and wry humor including “We’re Alright Now,” the first single from Mystic Pinball. Mystic Pinball will be available as both a CD and on limited edition 180-gram vinyl.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Thursday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Covered – $55 || $45 || $42.50
GA Lawn – $37.50
Toad The Wet Sprocket
“Toad the Wet Sprocket” has been the name of the four piece California rock band consisting of lead singer Glen Phillips, guitarist Todd Nichols, bassist Dean Dinning, and drummer Randy Guss. From 1989-1998, they made 5 studio albums which combined sold over four million copies, had five major radio hits, and won over audiences across North America and Europe. Toad the Wet Sprocket are currently in the studio with producer Mikal Blue, and fans can look forward to a new release and extensive tour in 2013.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Friday, August 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Covered – $45 || $35 || $30
GA Lawn – $25
Robert Cray
With 5 Grammy Awards, 15 nominations, millions of record sales worldwide, and thousands of sold out performances, rock blues icon Robert Cray is considered “one of the greatest guitarists of his generation.” So on this sixteenth studio release, Robert Cray is once again laying down his cards, testing his talent, fusing that dazzling voice to some of the most powerful material in his three-decade back catalogue and offering his fans Nothin But Love.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Wednesday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Covered – $50 || $40|| $35
GA Lawn – $27.50
Asleep At The Wheel
Over their history, Asleep At The Wheel has garnered nine GRAMMY Awards and released more than 25 studio and live albums, and there is no sign of slowing down any time soon. Throughout their four decades the Wheel has driven the genre to the edge, explored new territories, picked up new passengers along the way and crisscrossed the country to the delight of fans and critics alike. And, even though they’re doing “forty,” there’s no chance of slowing down now.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Friday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Covered – $50 || $40 || $35
GA Lawn – $25
Beau Soleil
For the past 37 years, BeauSoleil has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. BeauSoleil’s distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits of New Orleans jazz, blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country and bluegrass. For their first studio release in four years, and the 25th in their 37- year career, BeauSoleil named the new album From Bamako to Carencro, a title that alludes to the cultural and migratory connection connection that draws a sonic bloodline back to BeauSoleil’s roots.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Sunday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Covered – $40 || $35 || $30
GA Lawn – $20
Los Lonely Boys
Can anything even more magical happen in the already charmed career of Los Lonely Boys ? Rockpango paves the way for Los Lonely Boys to enter the rock’n’roll pantheon of legendary musical artists while also remaining true to themselves. “We’re still Lonely Boys.” JoJo insists, chuckling in agreement that they are also now Los Lonely Men who have truly come of age on their latest.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Saturday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Covered – $47.50 || $ 42.50 || $40
GA Lawn – $32.50
All concerts are held in the Outdoor Amphitheater, where the lawn seats are less than 70 feet from the stage.
Concessions Available or Bring your Own Picnic, but no glass, please
Free Parking
Concerts held rain or shine
Outdoor Amphitheater
The amphitheater is also an intimate setting where no patron is more than 100 feet from the stage. This beautiful outdoor venue features covered, fixed seating for 600 people, room on the lawn for up to 1,000 more and plenty of space for picnics.
Amphitheater Policies
Everyone Must Have a Ticket
Please be advised that all patrons, including children, need a ticket for concert entry
Please be advised that we no longer reprint concert tickets.
All Events Held Rain or Shine
Summer concerts will still be held in the amphitheater. All events are held rain or shine and because of this we cannot give refunds, credits, or exchanges for summer events.
Food and Beverages
In compliance with City of Arvada regulations please do not bring alcohol beverages or glass containers. Wine and beer service is available at each event.
You may bring your own picnic dinner into the outdoor amphitheater, or enjoy our barbecue plate and picnic items available for purchase from our concession area located in the plaza. Concessions open at 6PM. Coolers will be allowed in the Amphitheater: however as lawn seating begins to fill you may be asked to remove your coolers to your car prior to the performance start time. The center grounds and picnic areas are open all day.
Event Times
Please check your ticket for when the Amphitheater gates open. These times are NOT the same for all concerts.
General Admission Lawn
If you have tickets for general admission lawn seating, you are welcome to bring your own blanket to sit on, but NO CHAIRS will be allowed into the amphitheater.
Free Parking
As always parking is ample and free.
Due to the nature of live theatrical bookings – dates, titles, availability and prices are subject to change.
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Exempla Lutheran Medical Center and SCFD bring you
Summer At The Center 2013 at the Arvada Center
Over 20 concerts and performances will feature local and national touring acts in our outdoor amphitheater!
Saturday, June 1 through Saturday, September 14, 2013.
Times and Ticket Prices
• Ticket prices will vary per performance
• Plaza opens at 6:00 p.m.
• Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
• Most shows will start at 7:30 p.m.
Sing-a-long-a Grease
Grease movie night
The classic film with on-screen lyrics so EVERYONE can join in.
It’s the one that you want!
The sing-a-long version of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John brought to you by the producers of
Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music
.
The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your free goody bag. You’ll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive.
Then just sit back and watch Danny & Sandy and the gang, while singing and dancing along to the lyrics as shown on the screen.
It couldn’t be easier… or more fun! Dressing up is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Saturday, June 1
doors open at 6:00 p.m.
movie starts at dusk
Pricing: pay what you want! (call the Box Office at 720-898-7200. This ticket purchase will not be available online)
Watch this fun video! Sing-a-long-a Grease in Toronto
Colorado Children’s Chorale and FACE Vocal Band present
Ignite the Light and Shine
The
Colorado Children’s Chorale
with have you exploding with joy as they perform jazz to pop and, rock and roll to cowboy favorites. Sharing the stage is FACE, a nationally recognized vocal rock band based out of Boulder. Using just five singers and a vocal drummer or “beat-boxer,” FACE creates a rock-music phenomenon that has to be seen to be believed.
Spend an evening you won’t soon forget with the Colorado Children’s Chorale and FACE.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Premium Covered – $22
Covered – $18
GA Lawn – $10
The Arvada Chorale and the Hot Tomatoes present
Swing Into Summer
“Swing Into Summer” with the
Arvada Chorale
and the
Hot Tomatoes
! This lively and fun concert showcasing the big band era will have you dancing in your seats! Music that Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Benny Goodman made popular are sure to entertain! Go back in time as swing dancers demonstrate cool moves such as the Lindy Hop, Balboa and the East Coast Swing. Don’t miss it!
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Thursday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Premium Covered – $18
Covered – $15
GA Lawn – $10
DanceFest
7dancers, Fiesta Colorado, Hannah Kahn Dance Company, Kim Robards Dance and Wonderbound (BNC)
Witness five of Colorado’s top dance companies as they join their creative talents to produce an evening of exceptional dance.
7dancers
, Fiesta Colorado, Hannah Kahn Dance Company, Kim Robards Dance and Wonderbound (BNC) will each showcase their individual styles and join together in a finale collaboration to round out the evening.
7dancers
, Denver’s fresh and innovative non-profit professional dance company, dedicated to excellence in a variety of dance styles.
Fiesta Colorado Dance Company
directed by Jeanette Trujillo-Lucero is the Premier Hispanic Dance company in Colorado. The presentation exhibits the vibrant color of the Traditional Mexican Folk and …the Fire of the Spanish Flamenco Dance.
The
Hannah Kahn Dance Company
, one of Denver’s finest professional modern dance troupes, will be performing three short dances – Dancing to Singing, a sassy and playful dance to sixties rock and roll songs; Double Helix, an intense duet for two women which explores the interdependence between women, be they friends, sisters, or mother and daughter; and a rambunctious premiere for all ten members of the company.
Kim Robards Dance
is a professional modern dance touring company based in Aurora, serving communities throughout Colorado, nationally, and internationally, now in its 26th season.
Wonderbound
was known formally as Ballet Nouveau Colorado and has exciting new changes ahead!
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Thursday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Premium Covered – $27
Covered – $17
GA Lawn – $10
Colorado Symphony presents
A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops
Scott O’Neil, Resident Conductor
Colorado Symphony
pays homage to the great Arthur Fiedler, long-time conductor of the Boston Pops. This festive tribute features a new blend of light classics and popular hits, in the style that made Fiedler’s Boston Pops so accessible and popular for audiences.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Premium Covered – $45
Covered – $35
GA Lawn – $20
JazzFest: Hazel Miller, Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra and the Neil Bridge 7+ with Karen Lee
A night of jazz highlighting some of the best jazz groups in Denver. Featuring a wonderful cross section of jazz styles that include the classics and standards, cutting edge big band repertoire and the amazing vocal stylings of Denver’s Hazel Miller.
Hazel Miller
is bringing to the Arvada Center the realities of listening to her live performance art. Whether she is
doing a gig with Big Head Todd & the Monsters, lending her talents to support the United Way, or Children’s Hospital, performing for our troops in far of places or singing for presidents, Hazel brings a presence and an energy that’s contagious and uplifting. No recording or on air listener can begin to comprehend the atmosphere that’s created when Hazel Miller cruises through a song. It’s like seeing an amazing rainbow. You could take as many pictures of it as you want and share them with everyone, but there is just nothing like having been there.
The
Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
, the Rocky Mountain region’s premier 18-pc jazz orchestra, recently celebrated their 10th anniversary as a performing group. The MJO, known for their diverse repertoire, has been a repeat Arvada Center performer during recent SummerFest performances including a performance of the original Miles Davis’ “Sketches of Spain”. The MJO is excited to be sharing the inaugural JazzFest concert with Hazel Miller and Neil Bridge 7+ with Karen Lee.
Neil Bridge, Denver’s long time piano man, and his band strut their stuff for Colorado’s old timers, new timers and 
everyone in between. Seamlessly blending Jazz Classics with what’s out there, this teacher at heart shows a new audience why Jazz Classics are so enduring. Karen Lee, his wife and muse, adds some pop and sizzle vocals, taking a fresh approach to the standards while reminding a new generation where their cool came from.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Thursday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Premium Covered – $18
Covered – $15
GA Lawn – $10
Ballet Nouveau Colorado-Wonderbound and members of Colorado Symphony present
Perpetual Beauty
BNC-Wonderbound
‘s acclaimed dancers will share the stage with a handpicked ensemble of Colorado Symphony’s distinguished musicians for an irresistible evening of dance by Artistic Director, Garrett Ammon. Featuring a beautiful dichotomy of music by two composers; acclaimed Israeli composer Ofer Ben-Amots and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky,
Perpetual Beauty
will be an uncommon celebration of the human spirit.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Friday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Premium Covered – $32
Covered – $24
GA Lawn – $15
Colorado Symphony presents
Mozart Under Moonlight
Scott O’Neil, Resident Conductor
Colorado Symphony
presents “Mozart Under Moonlight” at the Arvada Center for one-night-only. Resident conductor Scott O’Neil leads the orchestra on a glorious evening celebrating the most revered composer of all time. Join us on the lawn for highlights from the concerto, operatic, and symphonic repertoire.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Friday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Premium Covered – $45
Covered – $35
GA Lawn – $20
The Colorado Wind Ensemble and the Pan Jumbies present
Island Grooves
From the Caribbean to the concert hall, the
Colorado Wind Ensemble
nbsp;and
Pan Jumbies
create classic and modern grooves perfect for romancing, dancing, relaxing, and listening on a beautiful summer evening under the stars. Let the island breeze carry you away …
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Thursday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Premium Covered – $18
Covered – $15
GA Lawn – $10
Ballet Ariel and the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra present
The Birth of Rock and Roll
Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra - The Sizzling Summer Sounds of MJO
The
Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
, the Rocky Mountain region’s premier 18-pc jazz orchestra, recently celebrated their 10th anniversary as a performing group. The MJO, known for their diverse repertoire, has been a repeat Arvada Center performer during recent SummerFest performances including the original Miles Davis’ “Sketches of Spain”. The MJO will open the evening with a concert of sizzling, cutting edge tunes including vocals by Suzanne Morrison and Doug Barta.
The MJO is excited to be collaborating with
Ballet Ariel
to provide the music for “The Birth of Rock And Roll”. While this style of music is not new to MJO, this setting as the live, on-stage band joined by the talented Ballet Ariel group promises to be a fun, exciting challenge for all.
‘The Birth of Rock and Roll’
The ‘Birth of Rock and Roll’ ballet tells the amazing story of musical and cultural revolution from the 1930s to the 1950s in America. Told through the eyes of a traveling musician, and danced to swing era songs, jump and electric blues, and early rock & roll, this ballet will be fun and exciting for all. The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra’s live on-stage music for the ballet will have the audience dancing in their seats.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Thursday, August 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Premium Covered – $22
Covered – $18
GA Lawn – $10
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra with special guests - The Queen City Jazz Band
Join the
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra
and the
Queen City Jazz Band
under the stars for an evening of Dixieland jazz and symphonic favorites. With a fine-tuned blend of jazz, classical and all American standards, it’s music the whole family will enjoy. The JSO has brought high quality musical performances to the community for 60 years. And for 50 years, the Queen City Jazz Band has entertained audiences with the happy sounds of the 20s, 30s and 40s. It’s a musical match-up that’s sure to please!
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Thursday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Premium Covered – $22
Covered – $18
GA Lawn – $10
Endless Summer with The Denver Brass & Celtic Colorado with Colorado Honor Band, opener
Celebrate the last weeks of summer under the stars at the Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheatre with The Denver Brass and special guest artists Celtic Colorado Pipes & Drums and Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers. Pre-concert show entertainment will be provided by the Colorado Honor Band. This inspiring evening will feature Celtic masterpieces, iconic film favorites, cool jazz and more. There’s something for the entire family at this perfect late summer’s eve concert!
Serving well over 200 student members on a year-round basis, we welcome all students 9 to 18 years old regardless of skill level. Our four concert bands and one jazz band accommodate students of all levels from beginners to advanced high school musicians.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Saturday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Premium Covered – $25
Covered – $20
GA Lawn – $12
Colorado Ballet present
An Evening Under The Stars
Join the stars of
Colorado Ballet
under the stars for a program featuring excerpts from Colorado Ballet’s upcoming fall production of “Giselle”. The program will also include performances from other classical and contemporary works including one of Colorado Ballet’s recent repertory works to end the evening.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Times and Pricing:
Thursday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Premium Covered – $39
Covered – $28
GA Lawn – $15
