Millennium Harvest House Concert Event
The University of Colorado Foundation and CU Boulder’s Environmental Studies has been chosen to be highlighted at the Millennium Harvest House’s FAC Rockin’ The Gardens Summer Concert Series on August 7th, 2009.
The Spin take the stage this Friday as part of the Millennium Harvest House’s Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) Rockin’ The Gardens FREE summer concert series. The Spin is Denver’s premier variety band for goodtime rock, pop and soul. Comprised of five very talented musicians who have over 60 years of combined performing experience, this award winning group plays an eclectic repertoire, from Motown and soul to ‘90s alternative rock and current rhythm and blues.
As an additional treat for the young at heart, a western clown will offer free face painting, hand-drawn tattoos and balloon creatures while Mark Alan, a radio and television veteran, keeps the audience in giggles with his fun and hilarious strolling blackjack dealer impersonation. As part of the Millennium Harvest House’s 50th birthday celebration each 2009 FAC Rockin’ The Gardens concert honors a local non-profit. The featured non-profit at the August 7th concert is The University of Colorado Foundation, which is focused on developing the resources needed to sustain excellence at the university, including support for people, places, and programs at each of the University’s four locations: Boulder, Colorado Springs, downtown Denver and the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.
FAC Rockin’ The Gardens features local, regional and national artists every Friday until September 4th. Families, friends and even dogs will enjoy the great music, live entertainment and a delicious menu of appetizers, entrees and special canine treats.
WHAT: The Spin will play goodtime rock, pop and soul this Friday during the Millennium Harvest House’s FAC Rockin’ The Gardens FREE summer concert series. Western clown, Abbie Lawrence, will treat the children to free face painting, hand-drawn tattoos and fun balloon creatures while strolling blackjack dealer, Mark Alan, keeps the crowd in stitches with his hilarious impersonations and antics.
The University of Colorado Foundation will be on hand highlighting CU Environmental Science Studies by offering fun, kid-friendly environmental projects, such as origami using recycled paper, painting clothes pins and making pine cone birdfeeders.
WHEN: August 7th, 2009. The 2009 FAC Rockin’ The Gardens concert series continues every Friday thru September 4th; 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Millennium Harvest House, 1345 28th St., Boulder, CO 80302 (28th & Arapahoe St.) 303-443-3850.
COST: Free