Opening Day

Thursday, May 1, 2008
Join us for the opening of our new season! Tour The Gardens, visit the Café Hudson for a snack, and browse through the new merchandise in the Gift Shop! Open 9 am to 5 pm

Hip Hop Dance

ARCR1015W01, Mon, 7-8 pm, 8 wks, begins January 21
ARCR1019W01, Mon, 8-9 pm, 8 wks, begins January 21
Discover the funky street stylings of Hip Hop while getting a great workout! Practice exciting, high intensity Hip Hop moves and create combinations you can use on the dance floor. This is a co-ed class, with one level designed for beginners (Level I) and the next level designed for students who have Hip Hop dance experience (Level II).
Wear comfortable, athletic clothing/shoes and bring a towel or mat for warm-up and conditioning. Don’t forget your water bottle!
Fee: $110

Playing with Pastels and Mixed Media

ARCR1111W01, Thur, 6:30-9:30 pm, 6 wks, begins February 21
Lean to transform your favorite photo into a colorful, expressive mixed media painting. Create a value study, charcoal drawing, watercolor under painting and apply the final layers of soft pastels while learning composition, value, color and technique.
Supply list will be mailed to you. Please bring an easel and drop cloth.
Fee: $99

More Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: Beyond the Basics

ARCR1079W01, Mon, 9 am – noon, 6 wks, begins March 3
Engage your imagination--take on new challenges with new materials! Draw outdoors (weather permitting) for a few sessions. While indoors, explore imaginative interpretations of ideas and familiar subjects, including self-portraits.
Fee: $99

Mother’s Day Brunch

Sunday, May 11, 2008
Celebrate with Mom at The Gardens! Enjoy a delicious champagne brunch and take a stroll through our 30-acre garden. Adults $23; kids 3-12 $12. 8:30 am – 2:30 pm; advance paid reservations are required. Find out more information now!  

AirLife Memorial 10k/5k Run

Sunday, May 18, 2008
This event was designed to commemorate the lives lost in the 1997 AirLife helicopter crash. It also honors police, fire, and emergency service workers who risk their lives daily to save the lives of others. In partnership with AirLife Committee. More info at airlifedenver.com.

An Evening of Comedy with Sam Adams

Friday, May 30th, 2008, 7 PM
“Big Time, Small Town Tour”
Some of the biggest laughs are found in the smallest towns across America. Funny names. Funny places. Funny tales. Yes, the bright lights of Las Vegas, Los Angeles and New York are great. However, small town gigs are rewarding. So the 'Big Time, Small Town Tour' is about bringing big-time laughs to some really nice people in smaller towns across the Rocky Mountain region throughout the month of May, with no better place to close the tour than in “Little-ton”, which still prides itself on small-town traditions. Comedians Sam Adams, Rubi Nicholas and Stephanie McHugh promise you a night of clean comedy that will be talked - and laughed - about for days to follow.
Tickets: $7.50 adult, $5 member

Fab 4

Sunday, June 1, 2008
Beatlemania has returned; relive the British Invasion with the group that started it all! Sit back and listen to Colorado’s premier Beatles tribute group, complete with authentic costumes and incredible vocals.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM
Adults $7.50. Members $5. Kids (3-12) $2.
More info at www.the-fab- 4.com
Click here to listen The Fab 4!

Marvelous Mondays

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008
Mondays are marvelous at The Hudson Gardens. Every Monday in June, July, and August, members receive a double discount on Gift Shop merchandise (food, beverages, and books excluded). Receive 10% x 2 = 20% off of garden tools, stationery, décor, and more!

Bonfils Blood Drive

Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. is in need of donated blood. Join The Hudson Gardens to support Bonfils Blood Center’s current need to collect 4,350 units of blood each week to meet Colorado’s expected and urgent blood product requirements. Bonfils provides blood and blood products to over 80% of Colorado’s hospitals and health care facilities – therefore, the need for blood is constant. Blood donation usually takes less than an hour, and is one of the easiest ways to donate to the community. Find out more information at bonfils.org/about_donating.

Hazel Miller

Sunday, June 8, 2008
Colorado’s own First Lady of Soul and Queen of the Blues. Hazel Miller’s soulful voice combines pop, gospel, and blues for a powerful performance!
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM
Adults $7.50. Members $5. Kids (ages 3-12) $2.
More info at www.hazelmiller.com
Click here to listen to Hazel Miller now!

Park Hill Brass

Tuesday, June 10, 2008
This quintet of Denver-based musicians has a wide variety of musical styles ranging from renaissance to jazz.
Gates open at 6:00 PM. Concert at 7:00 PM
Adults $4. Kids (ages 3-12) $2.
More info at www.dmamusic.org/musicians/park_hill_brass/

Firefall

Sunday, June 15, 2008
Just remember we love you!! Hudson Gardens’ 12th birthday celebration! FREE CONCERT!!
This Colorado-based band produced many Top 40 hits, including “You Are The Woman”, “Strange Way”, “Just Remember I Love You” , and “Cinderella”. Their energy and spontaneity are evident on stage with a mellow, easy, country/rock sound that has endured over time.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM
Sold Out! Tickets are no longer available.
More info at www.firefall.com
Click here to listen to Firefall now!

Free Day

Sunday, June 15, 2008
Celebrate The Hudson Gardens 12th birthday! Enjoy FREE admission to The Gardens, together with a special FREE concert!

Gary Puckett

Sunday, June 22, 2008
As founder of one of the most successful groups of the 60’s, Gary Puckett’s signature voice has earned six gold records and Top 10 hits, including “Young Girl”, “Lady Willpower”, “Woman, Woman”, “This Girl Is A Woman Now”, and “Over You”.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM
General Admission $19.50. Member $17. Premium Seating $31. Premium Member $25. Kids (ages 3-12) $9.50.
More info at www.garypuckettmusic.com
Click here to listen to Gary Puckett now!

The Nylons / Fireworks

Thursday, July 3, 2008
For over two decades, The Nylons have been wowing audiences with their dazzling harmonies and great a cappella sound. With smooth arrangements on hits such as The Lion Sleeps Tonight and Kiss Him Goodbye, there is no need for instruments!
Fireworks display immediately following the concert.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 7:00 PM.
General Admission $20. Member $17.50
More info at www.thenylons.com
Click here to listen to The Nylons now!

Flash Cadillac / Fireworks

Friday, July 4, 2008
Get ready to dance and sing to those great rock ‘n roll hits from the 50’s and 60’s! Appearing in Happy Days, American Graffiti, and Apocalypse Now, Flash Cadillac brings back the days of sock hops and poodle skirts.
Fireworks display immediately following the concert.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 7:00 PM.
General Admission $20. Member $17.50.
More info at www.flashcadillac.com
Click here to listen to Flash Cadillac now!

Mollie Weaver

Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Mollie Weaver brings her signature brand of Symphonic Rock to The Gardens. With musical influences from Beethoven to Bob Dylan, Mollie has wowed audiences at Carnegie Hall and around the United States!
Gates open at 6:00 PM. Concert at 7:00 PM.
Adults $4. Kids (ages 3-12) $2.
More info at www.mollieweaver.com

Starship starring Mickey Thomas

Sunday, July 13, 2008
One of the most powerful bands of the 80s and 90s! Mickey’s stellar voice on hits such as “Runaway”, “We Built This City”, “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now”, and “Sara” have earned Starship many gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
General admission $23.50. Member $20. Premium Seating $35. Premium Member $29. Kids (ages 3-12) $10.
More info at www.mickeythomas.com
Click here to listen to Starship starring Mickey Thomas now!

Iris Sale

Saturday, July 26, 2008
Many unusual colors and award-winning iris rhizomes are available for purchase. Now’s the time to plant for spring color! The sale is held at the Hudson Residence Courtyard adjacent to the Iris Display Bed; attendance is free with regular garden admission. Sponsored by the American Iris Society, Region 20.

Dotsero

Sunday, July 20, 2008
Dotsero is famous for combining jazz, pop, R&B, and rock into a completely unique style. According to Ute Indian legend, Dotsero means “something unique”, and for jazz enthusiasts this couldn’t be more true!
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
Adults $7.50. Members $5. Kids (3-12) $2.
More info at www.dotsero.org
Click here to listen to Dotsero now!

The Grass Roots

Sunday, July 27, 2008
Since 1966, The Grass Roots have produced megahits like “Two Divided by Love”, “Temptation Eyes”, “Midnight Confessions”, “Sooner or Later”, and “Let’s Live for Today”. From 1967 to 1972, the Grass Roots set a record for appearing on the Billboard charts for 307 straight weeks!
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
General Admission $18.50. Member $16. Premium Seating $30. Premium Member $24. Kids (ages 3-12) $10.
More info at www.the- grassroots.com
Click here to listen to The Grass Roots now!

Marvelous Mondays

July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2008
Marvelous Mondays continue during July and August. Members receive a double discount on Gift Shop merchandise (food, beverages, and books excluded). Receive 10% x 2 = 20% off of garden tools, stationery, décor, and more!

Air Supply with special solo performance by Graham Russell

Sunday, August 3, 2008
Air Supply is known world-wide, combining Russell Hitchcock’s soaring tenor and Graham Russell’s majestic songs. They have scored many Top 10 hits, including “All Out of Love”, “Lost In Love”, “Making Love Out of Nothing At All”, and “Even The Nights Are Better”.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
General Admission $27.50. Member $24. Premium Seating $39. Premium Member $33. Kids (ages 3-12) $10.
More info at www.airsupply-online.com
Click here to listen to Air Supply now!

Marvelous Monday

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008
August is the last chance for members to take advantage of our Marvelous Monday discounts. Members receive a double discount on Gift Shop merchandise (food, beverages, and books excluded). Receive 10% x 2 = 20% off of garden tools, stationery, décor, and more!

The Nacho Men

Sunday, August 10, 2008
The Nacho Men combine music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond! They sing, dance, and entertain with crazy stage antics, side-splitting humor, and celebrity guest appearances.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
Adults $7.50. Members $5. Kids (3-12) $2.
More info at www.nachomen.com
Click here to listen to The Nacho Men now!

Sheryl Renee

Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Sheryl Renee’s versatile voice encompasses gospel, jazz, pop, and R&B. Her passion for song and stage are evident in her performance.
Gates open at 6:00 PM. Concert at 7:00 PM.
Adults $4. Kids (ages 3-12) $2.
More info at www.sherylrenee.com

The Lettermen

Sunday, August 17, 2008
The Lettermen have been providing quality music for almost five decades, dazzling audiences with many top 10 hits, including “When I Fall In Love”, Hurt So Bad”, Put Your Head on My Shoulder”, “The Way You Look Tonight”, and “Goin’ Out of My Head”. With their steadfast theme of the love songs, The Lettermen are “the best thing that happened to romance since moonlight”.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
General Admission $25. Member $21.50. Premium Seating $37. Premium Member $31. Kids (ages 3-12) $10.
More info at www.thelettermen.com
Click here to listen to The Lettermen now!

Parade of Ponds

Saturday, August 23, 2008 and Sunday, August 24, 2008
Denver’s premier water garden tour of 50 ponds and water gardens throughout the south Denver metro area. Also a great way to get ideas for your own garden! Tickets go on sale July 1. Buy early and save! More information at brdlandscape.com

Chris Daniels & The Kings

Sunday, August 24, 2008
This seven-piece horn band has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years with their blend of rock n roll, R&B, and funk. Chris Daniels & The Kings has been touted as one of the greatest horn and guitar bands in the world!
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
Adults $7.50. Members $5. Kids (3-12) $2.
More info at www.chrisdaniels.com
Click here to listen to Chris Daniels & The Kings now!

Free Day

Thursday, September 11, 2008
Spend the day in reflection and remembrance, or reconnect with family and friends. Complimentary admittance is our gift to the community.

Garden of Goodies

Friday, October 24, 2008 and Saturday, October 25, 2008
A fun and safe trick-or-treat street for all ‘boils and ghouls’. Trick-or-treat around our lighted and decorated Oval Garden, and visit the ‘Haunted Wonders’. In cooperation with local businesses.