What is the Colorado Symphony Orchestra smoking?
The bastion of classical taste and the guardian of musical tradition is encouraging patrons to bring pot to the party during Classically Cannabis: The High Note Series, which marks a growing partnership between the Colorado Symphony and the burgeoning cannabis industry in Colorado.
Clever those symphony folks, who, for this series seem to be swapping blacktie for Rasta wear. Ganja!
The High Note Series, at The Space Gallery, 400 Santa Fe Blvd., and all proceeds benefit the Colorado Symphony. Classically Cannabis themes include Pan American Highway on May 23, Mississippi Blues Highway on July 18 and Summer Monsoon on Aug. 15.
The series will culminate with a Red Rocks concert on Sept. 13; details to be announced soon. Note that the consumption of cannabis at Red Rocks is prohibited by law.
“This partnership is part of an overall effort to reach out to every segment of our community,” said Jerome H. Kern, the Colorado Symphony’s CEO and, with Mary Rossick Kern, co-chair of its board of trustees. “Like the Colorado Symphony, the cannabis industry is entrepreneurial, innovative and responsive to the people of Colorado. These businesses have expressed a willingness to support the Colorado Symphony’s mission. Our doors are open to any legal, legitimate business that wants to help.”
Since the symphony announced this cutting-edge musical series earlier this week, spokeswoman Laura Bond says, “We’ve been pleased and energized by the response so far…We’ve heard from people in Los Angeles, Australia, all over the country and the world. People recognize that this is a bold move, not without risks, and most have applauded the effort.
“There are, of course, some people who disapprove of any affiliation between the Colorado Symphony and the cannabis industry, and we understand that. Our city and our society are going through a cultural change. In time, as legal cannabis becomes more of a norm, and people see the impact of tax revenue…they’ll be more comfortable with these types of partnerships.
“I think what negative reaction we’ve received has a lot to do with misconceptions about what we’re actually doing. It’s not a concert series, and it’s not at Boettcher. It’s three private events at the Space Gallery – ticketed, for folks 21 and up. It’s not that much different from any event where alcohol is served and sponsored – like our Beethoven & Brews series, which has been active for a year.”
Tickets are $75 and include beer, wine and light bites from local food trucks and discounts for local transportation services. Marijuana will not be sold at the concerts. For sponsorship information, e-mail Jane West at contact@edibleeventsco.com or call 720-474-2276.
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