Free and Open to the Public in July: Who are the bands? What are the movies about?

07/01/2017  |  by

Attendees dance during a concert at Founders Green in South Stapleton.

The Green in South Stapleton – Movies, Theatre and Concerts

Concert, July 8 – Denver Municipal Band
The Denver Municipal Band was founded in the 1860s, making it the oldest professional concert band in the United States. For over a century, summer performances in accessible park settings have featured some of the area’s leading professional musicians. 7–9pm.

Beer Festival & Concert, July 15 – Buckstein
Buckstein (aka Matt Buckstein) rose to the Top 40 out of 100,000 contestants in Season 6 of American Idol. Since the show, Buckstein has returned to his roots in Colorado where he and his band are constantly working to define a sound and show that could only be described as “Colorado Country.” Beer Festival 4–8pm. Concert 6–8pm.

Movie, July 21 – Moana
An adventurous teenager, Moana sails out on a daring mission to save her people. The once-mighty demigod Maui guides her in her quest to become a master way finder. They sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds.

Theatre, July 27, 28, 29 – The Jungle Book
Mowgli, a man-cub raised in the jungle by a family of wolves, embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery when he’s forced to abandon the only home he’s ever known. Performed by The Three Leaches, 7pm.

Movie, Aug. 4 – Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures takes place in 1961, when racial segregation and workplace sexism were widely accepted facts of life. The movie tells the story of three African American women who work at NASA headquarters. Assigned to data-entry jobs and denied recognition or promotion, they would go on to play crucial roles in the American space program.

Conservatory Green in North Stapleton – MoJaBlu Plus a Sunday Concert

July 6 – Mary Louise Lee
A native of Denver, Mary Louise Lee’s top 40 blues band performs R&B and dance party classics. A contestant on the television show America’s Got Talent, Lee is well known throughout the Denver music and performing arts scene. She has performed nationally and internationally for over 20 years. 6:30–8:30pm.

July 13 – Dotsero
Dotsero performs contemporary jazz at its best—a sax- and guitar-driven sound that’s as much fun to watch as they are to listen to. The band has performed at major jazz festivals; Red Rocks Amphitheatre, JVC Winter Park Jazz Fest, Jazz Trax Catalina Island Jazz Fest, and The Cancun Jazz Festival. 6:30–8:30pm.

July 20 – Pg. 6IX
A local Denver blues band, Pg. 6IX plays sizzling blues and vintage roots music sure to get you on your feet. 6:30–8:30pm.

July 30 – Denver Municipal Band
A second Stapleton visit for this band for a relaxing Sunday evening concert. 6–7:30pm.

Aug. 3 – Tunisia
Tunisia is a high-energy entertainment group. Their dynamic show covers many styles, ranging from current hits to classic rock, R&B to disco, Motown to hip-hop, standard jazz to swing. This band caters to any audience with their hip style and funky approach to the music. 6:30–8:30pm.

Movies start at dusk.
*The Green is located in South Stapleton at 29th Ave. & Roslyn St. Also referred to as Founders Green.
*The North Green is located in North Stapleton’s Conservatory Green at Valentia Ct. & 49th Pl.

 

 

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