September 11, 7:00pm Doug Kershaw in concert presented by the Armory
September 12, 4:00pm Colorado Musician's Consortium presents, Southern Journey
September 25, 11:00am ECO-Fair presented by the City of Brighton
October 1, 6:00pm Art at the Armory Art Reception w/entertainment by the Alan James Band
October 10, 4:00pm Colorado Musician’s Consortium presents “Phantom of the Opera Dark Duet
October 23, 11:00am Armory 1st Birthday Celebration
October 24, 4:00pm Fine Arts at Four presents “After Midnight” Swing Band in Concert



PAST ARMORY NEWS

RELAY FOR LIFE BENEFIT CONCERT at the ARMORY
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010 at 7:30pm
Featuring JACK GAFFNEY, and headliner SLOPESIDE

The Armory at Brighton Cultural Center is going to be rockin’ this weekend! Valley Bank & Trust is thrilled to present the band Slopeside, with special opening act, singer/song-writer Jack Gaffney, at 7:30pm. The all-ages concert is a fundraiser for Valley Bank and Trust’s Relay for Life Team, and all proceeds will go to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Doors open at 7:00pm, and admission to the concert is $7. Tickets are available at Valley Bank and Trust location in Brighton OR on Saturday night at the door before the concert. Get there early for a great seat!

Jack Gaffney the opener, is a 12-year-old singer, song-writer, musician and performer. Jack plays his piano-driven rock n roll in venues around the Denver area, amazing and entertaining audiences with a talent and stage presence that is astounding for his age. Jack also plays guitar, harmonica, cello, drums, and classical piano. He studies music theory at a college level, and is composing a symphony for a full orchestra. (Yes, we said symphony. And yes, we said TWELVE YEARS OLD.) He is currently a featured band on internet radio HYPERLINK "http://www.jammin5280radio.com" www.jammin5280radio.com, which will be live-streaming Saturday’s concert via internet.
Jack most recently performed at the COMBO Music Expo in Englewood, and requests for him to perform around the Denver Metro area are accelerating! He has also played at the Tufts Theatre at Swallow Hill, and gigs at the Children’s Hospital in Denver, Oskar Blues in Lyons, Ziggie’s Saloon in Denver, and at the Jamalama Music Festival in Longmont.

Slopeside, from Boulder, formed in 2005 and is known for performing great classic and contemporary rock. This 5-piece band also has a great original song set, thanks to Front Man Arn Current, whose songwriting and vocal performances are second to none! Slopeside has played all across Colorado, from the ski resorts to Little Bear, from Thunder Mountain to Herman’s Hideway, fans always expect to see a first rate rock performance, and this band doesn’t disappoint. Check out Slopeside’s website at HYPERLINK "http://www.slopesidemusic.com" www.slopesidemusic.com for a preview!
Don’t miss this opportunity to see these up-and-coming talents while you can still afford the tickets!!! Don’t forget, your $7 admission benefits a great cause at the same time. The Armnory is located directly north of the new Anythink library in Brighton, at 300 Strong Street.

 

November 10, 2009

Armory Contributions Now Matched by Boettcher Grant
$25,000 already awarded; Take advantage of year-end giving and holiday gifts!

Planning is underway for a full week of free performances and events to celebrate the grand opening of the Armory at Brighton Cultural Center.

“We’re going to open the doors wide and invite the community to come experience their new gem while showcasing the best of our local talent,” said Jac Cuney, assistant executive director of the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority. “Along with the new library, the Armory will soon be a popular hub of creative activity, and an important anchor for downtown.”

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October 13, 2009

Survey Indicates Strong Interest in Arts and Cultural Programming
Results will Guide Armory Planning

Brighton residents are eager to attend a wide variety of programming at the Armory at Brighton Cultural Center, according to a recently released community survey.

The survey, conducted by the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority in April, invited community input regarding theater, music, dance and visual arts as well as ticket pricing. Survey questions were drafted with input from the heART of Brighton initiative (artists and creative professionals involved with the Armory fundraising campaign) and mailed to approximately 9,000 households with the city’s water bill...

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