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What's Happening This Weekend - June 7th 2012

 

  

BLUES JAM KICK-OFF in Downtown Greeley - JUNE 8TH

 

Blues Jam

Join Downtown Greeley on the 9TH Street Plaza Friday, June 8TH for the much awaited Blues Jam Kick-Off Event!  

  

And . . . Enjoy the kick-off evening for Colorado's 1ST "GO CUP" Entertainment District! Now, you can get your favorite adult beverage in a "GO CUP" from one of the following: The Rio, Armadillo, Penalty Box, Jager, Mad Cow, Tavola, Kress and Patrick's. Enjoy your drink outside on the plaza while enjoying a great lineup of the best bands!  Learn more about "GO CUP" HERE.

 

Here is the Lineup:  

 

Afternoon Music:

* Batter Up Patio- Christ Richards/ AC Reed, 2:30-4pm

* Doug's Hang Up- Jess Redmon Acustic, 4-5pm  

 

Main Stage: 

* Bad Brad & The Fat Cats, 5:00-5:30pm
* Johnny O Band, 6-8pm

 

Friday Bar Crawl:
* The Rio - Rob Wilson Blues Band 
* The Penalty Box - Ben Pu & Crew
* The Jager - Eef & The Blues Express
* Mad Cow - Felonious Smith w/ Ronnie Shellist
* Sky Nightclub - Taylor Marvin & The Current
* Dutch's Bar - Bad Brad & The Fat Cats
* Clarion Hotel - Jess Redmon Band
* Patrick's - David Booker Band
* Roasty's - King Stan Band
* Kress - Ricky Earl Band

 

   

  

For more details, visit The Greeley Blues Jam Website
 
Downtown Development Authority
Downtown Development Authority

In Other News:

 

Greeley Farmer's Market - Saturdays at 7:30 to Noon 

The Greeley Farmer's Market is back in it's summer home at the Depot on 7th avenue. View their facebook page HERE.

 

Five Year Engagement and Pirates @ The Kress - Through June 15
Five Year Engagement - Showing through June 15TH. From the director and writer/star of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" re-team for this irreverent comedy. Beginning where most romantic comedies end, a look at what happens when an engaged couple, Violet and Tom, keeps getting tripped up on the long walk down  the aisle.
Pirates (in 3D) - Showing through June 14TH. A band of Misfits helps their Captain in his attempts to attain a much coveted Pirate-Of-The-Year Award. It's an adventure-stacked tale on the high seas you won't want to miss! Showtimes for both shows are available HERE.
 
Titanic The Musical @ The Union Colony Dinner Theatre -  Beginning June 22
The whole country has "Gone Country!" This is your chance to catch some of the best classics of country music performed by some of the best dinner theater talent in the area. Hear classics from the likes of Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and more ... all in the comfort of the Union Colony Dinner Theatre while you enjoy their delicious food. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7. Tickets are $20. Visit their website HERE or call (970) 352-2900.
Music and Food @ Syntax Distillery
Thursday 
The Giggling Greek food truck is here and music by the Aquila Contemporary Music Ensemble -- 7:30-~9:30 -- Aquila is a free summer concert series featuring the music of living composers.  Based in Greeley, the series is in its inaugural year and strives to promote contemporary music so that it is accessible for everyone. We do this through education about pieces and composers and through a comfortable and informal atmosphere.  This Thursday's concert will feature Alexandra Aguirre and Nathaniel Berman, Frank Cook, the UNC Soundpainting Ensemble, and more!
Friday 
Contraband is playing a free show in the tasting room, ~7:30-9:30. Contraband has developed a unique fusion of the first wave Ska sound reminiscent of the Skatalites with modern Jazz and Jam influences. Their fun and energetic music has been enjoyed all over Colorado, playing everything from Bob Marley to Lady Gaga. They hope you enjoy what you hear!

Saturday 

Pot luck party with a Spanish food theme, anyone is free to join us!

 

Blues Jam Kick-Off Happy Hour @ The Crvsh Room 

Check out some specials at The Crvsh Room Friday from 3-6 before you head downtown. Click HEREfor specifics. 

  
Click HERE for a complete list of galleries and exhibits for the month of June!

 

 

 let's go