Music

The calendar for Estes Park and Grand Lake features a number of musical events this year.

by Jesse Speer

Concert

Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Series 03/02/08 Espirit, an ensemble with flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn and piano. 03/09/08 Helen Nebeker, a 9-year-old piano prodigy. Nebeker was a... [more]

Concert in the Pines

Concert in the Pines - Community House 7:30 p.m. 970.627.3097

Concert

Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Series 04/06/08
Barbara Barber Violin Students. 04/20/08
Peggy Lyon, clarinet and cello. 04/27/08
Margaret Patterson, piano.... [more]

Estes Park Sings

A musical variety program performed by an array of Estes Parks professional and semi-professional artists. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Estes Park. $20, 7:30 pm, 04/25/08 - 04/26/08, Mountain View Fellowship Church.... [more]

Jazz Fest & Art Walk

For two days the mountains are alive with the sounds of great jazz at the outdoor amphitheater at Performance Park. Hear two world-class jazz star headliners and explore unique galleries exhibiting exceptional art. Art Walk maps are available at the jazz festival in Performance Park. Stop... [more]

KSU Orchestra

Kansas State University Gold Orchestra in Concert Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave 7 pm, 05/28/08 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Concert in the Park

Concert in the Park - Grand Lake Town Park Gazebo 1-3:00 p.m.

Cowboy Sing-a-Longs

Featuring Cowboy Brad and Kathy Fitch: Brad and Kathy specialize in original acoustic folk, family and western music. They are known for their melodic folk music and songs. People around the country have planned their vacations around the Fitchs performances in Estes Park, through Aug. 19. Free, 7 pm.,... [more]

Takacs Quartet Concert

Recognized as one of the world's premiere string quartets, the Takcs Quartet is renowned for the ability to fuse four distinct, expressive musical personalities into gripping, unified interpretations. Based in Boulder at the University of Colorado, the Takcs Quartet perform eighty concerts a year worldwide, performing throughout Europe... [more]

Riverside Rhythms

Riverside Rhythms, a free musical entertainment series in Riverside Plaza on East Riverside Drive just a half-block south of Elkhorn Avenue. Free, 3 pm, Riverside Plaza, East Riverside Dr., 970-577-9900 or 800-44 ESTES... [more]

Performance Park Concert

Wednesday Nights at Performance Park, a summer-long series of free outdoor concerts at Performance Park amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm, 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES. www.EstesParkCVB.com... [more]

Flyin' A's Concert

June 20: Flyin' A's Concert. SummerFest music series concert. Hempel Family Building #8208; YMCA of the Rockies. 2515 Tunnel Rd. 7:30 pm. 970 8208;586 8208;3341

Folk Singer on the Riverwalk

June 20: Nancy Cook. Folk Singer on the Riverwalk. 5:30 pm. 970‐577‐9900; 800‐44‐ ESTES

Rocky Mountain Praise

Rocky Mountain Praise. Bond Park. 7 pm. 970‐586‐0873

Urinetown

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, Grand Lake, 8 pm. One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, Urinetown is a satirical tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by... [more]

Elk Hollow

June 21: . Musical entertainment on Barlow Plaza. 5:30 pm. 970‐577‐9900; 800‐44‐ESTES

Music in the Mountains - Faculty Concert

Concert by faculty members. Rocky Ridge Music Center. 465 Longs Peak Rd. 3 pm, $12 - $15. 970-586- 4031

Ozark Mountain Gals Concert.

The Ozark Mountain Gals Concert. Hyde Chapel Christian Concert Series. YMCA. Tunnel Rd. 7 pm. 970‐586‐3341; 800‐777‐9622

Riverside Plaza Music

Juanita Heider Performs on hammered dulcimer. Riverside Plaza 3 pm. 970‐577‐900; 800‐44‐ESTES June 23 & 24:

Riverside Plaza Performance

Juanita Heider & Jo Arnold Performance - free musical entertainment series in Riverside Plaza on East Riverside Drive just a half-block south of Elkhorn Avenue. Free, 3 pm, Riverside Plaza, E. Riverside Dr., 970-577-9900 or 800-44 ESTES... [more]

Marimba Band in Concert.

June 25: Marimba Band in Concert. Performance Park Amphitheater. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm 970‐577‐9900; 800‐44‐ESTES

Chuck Palmer in Concert

Chuck Palmer in Concert. Performance Park Amphitheater. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm. 970‐577‐9900; 800‐44‐ESTES

Thursday Night Live

Thursday Night Live, 10th annual summer concert series in Performance Park amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm, Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, series features classical, jazz, folk and current day music as well as theater and dance. Starts at 7 PM, weather permitting, free-will donation,... [more]

Dick Orleans in Concert

Local folk musician and recording artist Dick Orleans performs in this outdoor concert on the Riverwalk in Barlow Plaza. 5:30 - 7:30 pm 970-577-9900; 800-820-8208;ESTES Free

KingBeat Concert

June 28: KingBeat Concert. SummerFest music series concert. Hempel Family Building‐ YMCA of the Rockies. 2515 Tunnel Rd. 7:30 pm 970‐586‐3341

Queen City Jazz Band

Queen City Jazz Band benefit performance for Rocky Ridge Music Center. Aspen Lodge, 6120 Hwy 7. 5:30 pm. 970‐443‐ 0243

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

Scandinavians celebrate the summer solstice - the longest day of the year - with a festival of music, flowers, and food in Estes Park the last weekend in June. Festivities begin on Saturday morning with the raising of the Maypole and a colorful opening ceremony. Entertainment by folk dance groups... [more]

Colorado Music Festival

Summer Finale under the direction Michael Christie with Tapage a contemporary tap dance duo. Choreographers and dancers Mari Fujibayashi (Japan) and Olivia Rosenkrantz (France) combine their Asian and European roots with a New York twist. Stanley Hotel Music Hall. 333 Wonderview Ave. 7:30 pm 970 586 9519

Elk Hollow

June 30: Elk Hollow. Musical entertainment. Riverside Plaza. 3 pm 970‐577‐900; 800‐44‐ ESTES

Kings of Swing

July 1: Kings of Swing in Concert. Riverside Plaza. 3 pm 970‐577‐900; 800‐44‐ESTES

Estes Park Jazz Big Band

Estes Park Jazz Big Band plays swinging sounds from the big band era at Performance Park. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. Free. 7 p.m. 970-577-9900; 800-44- ESTES Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for more comfortable seating.... [more]

Queen City Jazz Band

July 2: Queen City Jazz Band Concert. Walter Reusch Auditorium. Tunnel Rd. 7:30 pm

Lynn Skinner Quartet

July 3: Lynn Skinner Quartet in Concert. Performance Park Amphitheater. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm

Big the Musical

Big the Musical. 8 pm at Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, Grand Lake. Based on the 1987 hit movie featuring Tom Hanks, Big: The Musical tells the tale of 12-year-old Josh Baskin, a frustrated boy who finds a mysterious arcade machine, makes a wish, and suddenly finds himself in an adults... [more]

Colorado Music Festival Orchestra

Come enjoy a free concert by the Colorado Music Festival Symphony Orchestra performing pop and patriotic selections. Free, 7 pm, Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., 970-577-9900 or 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Dakota Blonde in Concert

.Hempel Family Program Building YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center. 7:30 p.m. 970-586-3341; 800-777-9622 July 11:... [more]

17th Avenue All Stars Concert

Hempel Family Program Building YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970- 586-3341; 800-777-9622 July 12

Sherri Farmer in Concert

Hyde Chapel. YMCA of the Rockies- Estes Park Center. 7 pm 970-586-3341; 800-777-9622 July 14

Mary Ellen Garret

Performing on Riverside Plaza. 3 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44- ESTES July 15

Sferes & White Concert

Performance Park. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. Free. 7 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES July 15

Windy Peak Concert

Hempel Family Program Building YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970-586-3341; 800- 777-9622 July 15

Acoustic Roots

Acoustic Roots Trio in Concert Free, 7 pm, 07/16/08, Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave., 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Dulcimer Orchestra

Dulcimer Orchestra in Concert. Performance Park Amphitheater. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. Free. 7 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44- ESTES July 16

Southern Exposure Concert

Hempel Family Program Building YMCA of the Rockies- Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970-586- 3341; 800-777-9622 July 16

The Muses in Concert

Performance Park. 417 W Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm 970-577-990; 800-44-ESTES July 17

Gospel Quartet

Masters IV Gospel Quartet. Hyde Chapel. YMCA of the RockiesEstes Park Center. 7 pm 9705863341; 8007779622 July 21:

Max Wagner Trio

Max Wagner Trio. Riverside Plaza. 3 pm 9705779900; 80044ESTES July 21:

Chuck Pyle Concert

Chuck Pyle in Concert. Performance Park. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 5:30 pm 970 577 9900; 800 44 ESTES July 22 :

Highland Brass

Highland Brass performing on Riverside Plaza. 3 pm 9705779900; 800 44ESTES July 22:

Mollie O'Brien Concert

Mollie O'Brien in Concert. Hempel Family Program Building YMCA of the RockiesEstes Park Center. 7:30 p.m. 970 586 3341; 800 777 9622 July 22... [more]

Band Concert

Otones Brass Band in Concert Free, 7 pm, 07/23/08, Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave, 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Brass Band

OTone Brass Band. Performance Park Amphitheater. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. Free. 7 pm 970 577 9900; 800 44 ESTES July 23... [more]

Otones Brass Band

Evening concert in Estes Park's outdoor amphitheater. Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave, 7 pm, 970-577-9900 or 800-44-ESTES

Village Band

The Estes Park Village Band. Performance Park. 417 W Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm 970 577 9900; 800 44 ESTES July 24

Chosen Ones

The Chosen Ones in Concert. Hyde Chapel. YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. 7 pm 970-586-3341; 800-777- 9622... [more]

Riverwalk Performance

Dick Orleans performs in Barlow Plaza on the Riverwalk. 5:30 pm 970- 577-9900; 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Bluegrass

Special Consensus Bluegrass Band Concert. Hempel Family Program Building. YMCA of the Rockies- Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970-586-3341; 800-777-9622

Concert in the Park

1-3:00 p.m.

Cabaret All That Jazz

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre Fundraiser
Cabaret All That Jazz
970 627-3421

Chorus

Longs Peak Chorus Celebrates 60 Years of Song. Barbershop harmonies performed by many different groups belonging to the Longs Peak Chorus. Performance Park. 7:30 pm 970-577-9900; 800- 44-ESTES... [more]

Blum Concert

Elizabeth Blum in Concert. Hempel Family Program Building YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970- 586-3341; 800-777-9622

Duo in Concert.

Ash Ganley Duo in Concert. Performance Park. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 5:30 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Riverside Plaza

Richard Geppinger performs on Riverside Plaza. 3 pm 970-577-9900; 800- 44-ESTES... [more]

Bell Concert

Lisa Bell in Concert. Performance Park Amphitheater. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. Free. 7 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Dvorak Concert.

Mark Dvorak in Concert. Hempel Family Program Building YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970- 586-3341; 800-777-9622

Hannnigan Concert

Mary and Barry Hannnigan in Concert. Hyde Chapel. YMCA of the Rockies- Estes Park Center. 7 pm 970-586-3341; 800-777-9622... [more]

Dameron Concert.

Laurie Dameron in Concert. Performance Park. 417 W Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Borderdrive

Borderdrive in Concert. Hempel Family Program Building. YMCA of the Rockies- Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970- 586-3341; 800-777-9622 Aug. 2:

Estes Park Sings

, An Encore Presentation. Selected highlights of the last five years of shows, with Estes Park's talented musical and theatrical company. Performance Park. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES Aug. 2

Gospel Music in the Rockies

The Gospel Music Association Music in the Rockies concert series (formerly Seminar in the Rockies) has a long-standing history as the premier competition, gathering and educational event in Christian music. Since 1974, aspiring artists, songwriters and indies have traveled from all over the world to perform, compete and... [more]

Music in the Rockies Concert Series

Sponsored by the Gospel Music Association, Estes Park Center-YMCA of the Rockies. Nightly Concerts beginning at 7 pm, 615-242-0303, www.gospelmusic.org

Terry G. Hall Concert

Terry G. Hall in Concert. Hyde Chapel. YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. 7 pm 970-586-3341; 800-777-9622

Scott Von in Concert

Performance Park. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 5:30 pm 970- 577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Soprano Isola Jones

Metropolitan Opera Mezzo Soprano Isola Jones Performs as a benefit for Supporters of the Performing Arts (SOPA). Jones will be singing many of the world-s favorite songs from musical, operas and operettas. 7 pm Community Church of the Rockies. 1700 Brodie Ave. 970-481-6630 Aug. 5:

Dulcimer Orchestra

Evening concert in Estes Park's outdoor amphitheater. Free, 7 pm, 08/06/08, Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES, CVBinfo@estes.org... [more]

Dixieland Jazz.

Riverside Ramblers performs Dixieland Jazz. Performance Park. 7 pm 970- 577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Organ Recital

Three local organists will present a free Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m. Phyllis Eggers, organist at Shepherd of the Mountain Lutheran Church, will play Festival Voluntary and Meditation by Ken Yukl. June Gamet, well-known local organist will perform Legende by L. Vierne and Passacaglia by Wilbur Held. Richard Billingham, organist... [more]

Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta

Aug. 15: Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta in Concert. Hempel Family Program Building. YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970-586-3341; 800-777-9622 800-44-ESTES

John Denver Tribute

John Denver Tribute Concert - Brad and Kathy Fitch put on an amazing show celebrating the works of John Denver - a real Rocky Mountain Colorado experience! Sponsored by the Lions Club of Estes Park. $15 in advance, $20 at the gate, $25 for box... [more]

Music at Stanley Village Fountain

Dick Orleans performs at the Stanley Village Fountain. 5 pm 970-577- 9900; 800-44-ESTES
... [more]

Riverside Plaza Concert

Aug. 18: Kings of Swing in Concert. Riverside Plaza. E Riverside Ave. 3 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES
Aug. 19: Mary Ellen Garret in Concert. Riverside Plaza. E Riverside Ave. 3 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Concert in.Performance Park.

Kim Lankford & Scott Wilseck perform Country-Western music; Lankford on guitar accompanied by Wilseck with honky-tonk piano sounds. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of music outdoors. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Marimba Concert

Marimba Band in Concert Free, 7 pm, 08/20/08, Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave., 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Why Do Fools Fall in Love?

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, Grand Lake at 8 pm. This nostalgic show mixes drama, comedy, and 60s love songs creating a lighthearted and engaging mix. Four girlfriends gather to celebrate the upcoming wedding of one of their own. As the bachelorette party picks up steam, the girls discover more... [more]

Performance Park Concert

Praise in the Park. Performance Park. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 970- 577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Riverside Plaza Concert

Jammin- Jimmy in Concert. Riverside Plaza. E Riverside Ave. 3 pm. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Riverside Plaza Concert

Richard Geppinger in Concert. Riverside Plaza. E Riverside Ave. 3 pm. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Performance Park Concert

Vic Anderson in Concert. Performance Park. 423 W. Elkhorn. 7 pm. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Concert at the Fountain

Dick Orleans 5:00-7:00 p.m. The Stanley Village Fountain Outdoor Concert Series. Lower Stanley Village.... [more]

Festival Of Great Hymns

Of Faith The Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies will present the third annual -Festival of Great Hymns of Faith- on Sunday, August 31st at 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Music at the Fountain

Dick Orleans performs for the Stanley Village Fountain Music Fest. Lower Stanley Village. 5 pm 970‐577‐ 9900; 800‐44‐ESTES

Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival

32nd annual Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival, the largest Scottish Irish Festival in the United States is Sept. 10-13. Over 50 events: international jousting competition, nightly concerts, caber toss, hammer and stone throw, pipe bands, 1,000+ Irish/Scottish/Welsh dancers, food, clan exhibitions, dog competitions, 100+ Celtic importers and crafters, hour-long... [more]

Chuck Wagon Dinner

Chuck Wagon Dinner & Show with Cowboy Brad. Elk Meadow Lodge. Doors open at 5:30 pm. 970‐586‐7328

Bands, Brats 'n Beer

Autumn Gold - A Festival of Bands, Brats 'n Beer - Hear great music and enjoy the treats. It's an annual event heralding golden sights and sounds from a series of bands. Performers and times to be announced. 10 am - 5 pm, Bond Park in the center of... [more]

Takcs Quartet

The Chamber Music Society of Estes Park is presenting a concert of The Takcs Quartet, rated by most as the best string quartet in the world on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 2:30 p.m in the MacGregor Room of the Stanley Hotel. Program: Mozart's Quartet K. 565, Schumann Quartet Opus... [more]

Organ/Piano Dedication Concert

Dedicating a 58 stop 3 manual Allen Quantum Organ and Baldwin Grand Piano with a concert headed by nationally known performer, Kenrick Mervine. Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church. 2000 Ptarmigan Trail. 7 pm. 970-586-3900 Oct. 10

Saxophone Ensemble

Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Series. Northern Colorado Saxophone Ensemble performs. Stanley Hotel. 333 Wonderview Ave. 2 pm. 970-586-9519 Nov. 2

Bye Bye Birdie

Bye Bye Birdie. Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies production of this 1960 Tony Award winning musical and 1963 movie. Rock and roll superstar Conrad Birdie and his agent plan a publicity stunt where Birdie will kiss one lucky girl from Sweet Apple, Ohio before being drafted into the... [more]

Oratorio Society: Mary's Song-The Magnificat

Winter Concert featuring the Oratorio Society and Estes Park Chamber Orchestra performing Mary's Song: The Magnificat by John Rutter. There will also be a Community Christmas Carol Sing-along. Free, but donations accepted. Sat, Dec 5 at 7:00 pm and Sun, Dec 6 at 3:00 pm.

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