Opening Day at The Gardens

Friday, May 1, 2009
The Gardens officially open for the season! Be sure to stop and shop in our Gift Shop, enjoy a stroll in our 30-acre facility, and visit the Café Hudson for a cool drink or afternoon treat. Open 9-5 daily, seven days per week.

Mother’s Day Brunch

Sunday, May 10, 2009
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Celebrate Mother’s Day Brunch with us at our signature event! A special Mom deserves a special day – enjoy a delicious Garden champagne brunch and thirty acres of botanical beauty. Book early – this event sells out every year! Advance reservations are required.

AirLife Memorial 5K/10K Run

Sunday, May 17, 2009
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 www.airlifedenver.com.

Oh Yeah! Tour 2009

Sunday, May 31, 2009
Join us for the kickoff of the Oh Yeah! Tour 2009 – enjoy great entertainment with our fabulous lineup of concerts every Sunday night during June, July and August!
Performances every Sunday evening June, July and August: 6:30 PM.
** No concert Sunday, July 5th.

Chris Daniels & the Kings

Sunday, May 31
This band has been compared to “Little Feat with Horns” and “John Hiatt meets Tower of Power”. Celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2009, Chris Daniels & the Kings have appeared on The Hudson Gardens’ stage more than any other performer.
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.

Colorado Water Garden Society Show and Sale

Saturday, June 6, 2009
Mark your calendar to attend this annual sale of tropical and hardy water lilies, as well as other water plants.
Free with regular Garden admission.

John Ford Coley

Sunday, June 7
Part of the 80’s duo England Dan & John Ford Coley, this artist remains an exciting performing artist and musician. His hits include “I’d Really Love To See You Tonight” and “Nights Are Forever Without You".
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
Adults $10. Members $7.50. Kids (3-12) $5.
More info at www.johnfordcoley.com.

Firefall

Sunday, June 14
This band has garnered three gold albums and eleven singles on the Billboard charts, which include “You Are The Woman, “Cinderella”, and “Just Remember I Love You”. Colorado-based, this band is not only a pioneer of country/rock music but also holds the record for drawing the largest concert crowd ever at The Hudson Gardens & Event Center.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
Adults $10. Members $7.50. Kids (3-12) $5.
More info at www.firefall.com.

Free Day

Monday, June 15, 2009
Happy 13th Birthday Hudson Gardens! Help us celebrate with free Garden admission to the community and a free performance by the Hannah Kahn Dance Company on our concert stage.

Lady Bug and Butterfly

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009, 10 AM
Full theater production about a different looking, striped ladybug, Lily, and a very beautiful and arrogant butterfly named Bob who have trouble sharing the same meadow. There are lessons to be learned and friendships to be forged in this children's play. South Lawn Amphitheater.
Free with regular Garden admission.

The Nacho Men

Sunday, June 21
The Nacho Men have rocked audiences for almost thirty years! Formed in 1980, their special blend of dance music, costume changes, choreography and humor keep generations of fans coming back for more!
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.

The Lettermen

Sunday, June 28
Their breakthrough hit “The Way You Look Tonight” was a soft, romantic ballad that ran counter to the popular doo-wop and rock-and-roll sounds of the day. Their streak of timeless love ballads continued with “Theme From A Summer Place”, “Goin’ Out of My Head”, “When I Fall In Love” and “Hurt So Bad”, wowing audiences of both yesteryear and today with the glow of their special sound.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
Adults $25. Member $22.50. Kids (3-12) $10.
More info at www.thelettermen.com.

National Act Concert and Fireworks Displays

Friday, July 3, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Concerts and Fireworks! Hudson Gardens presents two evenings of musical entertainment celebrating our nation’s independence.
Fireworks display follows each concert.

Flash Cadillac/Fireworks Display

Friday, July 3
We love rock and roll, and so does Flash Cadillac! Performing a virtual encyclopedia of rock from the past forty years, this group appeared on American Graffiti and Happy Days, staying with the Cunningham family in Milwaukee in the 1970’s!
Fireworks display immediately following the concert.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 7:00 PM.
Adults $20. Member $17.50. Kids (3-12) $10.
More info at www.flashcadillac.com.

The Nylons/Fireworks Display

Saturday, July 4
An international success story, The Nylons are accompanied by only finger snaps and hand claps. Billboard Magazine calls this group “one of the few groups to bring dominant vocal harmony to the American charts in the 1980’s”. With emphasis on amazing vocals, the group members are gifted singers with enough energy and spark to bring the house down!
Fireworks display immediately following the concert.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 7:00 PM.
Adults $20. Member $17.50. Kids (3-12) $10.
More info at www.thenylons.com.

Poco

Sunday, July 12
The first and longest-lasting country-rock groups of that genre, Poco was born from the remaining elements of the Buffalo Springfield, when co- founders Neil Young and Stephen Stills left the group in the spring of 1968. The band’s original name stems from a comic strip by Walt Kelly.
Their hits include "Good Feeling To Know," "Crazy Love," "Heart Of The Night" and "Call It Love."
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
Adults $10. Members $7.50. Kids (3-12) $5.
More information at www.poconut.com.

B J Thomas

Sunday, July 19
Thomas has recorded an incredible string of successes in several genres, including fifteen Top 40 Pop hits, ten Top 40 Country hits, five Grammys, two Dove awards, two platinum albums and eleven gold records, with hits such as “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head”, “Hooked On A Feeling”, “Rock and Roll Lullaby” and “I Just Can’t Help Believin’”. With over 70 million records sold, B J Thomas is the only artist ever to have “Song Of The Year” on the Pop, Country, and Gospel charts.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
Adults $20. Member $17.50. Kids (3-12) $10.
More information at www.bjthomas.net.

Iris Sale

Saturday, July 25, 2009
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.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Sunday, July 26
Although the early NGDB began as a throwback to a simpler time in music - the folk and jug band days - they have gone on to become noted pioneers in Country Rock and are known to have set influences that are recognized today. From their 35 albums came 22 country hits, 3 pop hits, Grammy and CMA awards; the group has been also honored by the Library of Congress in 2006, when their landmark album, “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”, was included in the National Recording Registry. Recently lead singer/songwriter Jeff Hanna scored a Best Country Song Grammy award for “God Bless The Broken Road” , and the band received a the Country Instrumental Grammy for "Earl's Breakdown". Look for their new album -Speed of Life - out this Fall.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
Adults $26. Member $23.50. Kids (3-12) $10.
More information at www.nittygritty.com.

Rick Springfield

Sunday, August 2
A renowned Grammy-award winning singer and musician, Rick Springfield is a quintessential pop songwriter, boasting a whopping 17 top 40 singles, including the smash hits "Jessie's Girl," "Don't Talk To Strangers," "Affair Of The Heart," "Love Somebody," "Celebrate Youth" and "Rock Of Life". Springfield regularly sells out shows across the country and has received both a Grammy award for best Male Rock Vocalist and an American Music Award for favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
Adults $32. Member $29. Kids (3-12) $10.
More information at www.rickspringfield.com.

The Guess Who

Sunday, August 9
This band’s biggest hit, “American Woman”, reached #1 on the Billboard charts in 1970, and is widely recognized as one of the most applauded classic rock cuts of all time. Although they paved the way for the hard rock acts of the 70’s with this mega-hit and “No Time”, The Guess Who is also noted for elegant pop-soul ballads like “These Eyes", “Laughing” and “Undun”.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
Adults $25. Member $22.50. Kids (3-12) $10.
More information at www.theguesswhocafe.com.

Restless Heart

Sunday, August 16
Restless Heart offers ballads as few others can, telling of love in its many, sometimes complex versions with stirring emotion and great compassion, such as “When She Cries, “A Tender Lie”, “Bluest Eyes in Texas” and “I’ll Still Be Loving You”. Celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2008, this quintet composed of all original band members has garnered four gold albums with 26 hits on the Country charts, including six #1 hits, nine others in the Top 10, as well as six Top 10 hits on the Adult Contemporary charts. Their use of layered harmonies harkens back to The Eagles and America, finding fans among both the country and rock crowds.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
Adults $20. Member $17.50. Kids (3-12) $10.
More information at www.restlessheartband.com.

Parade of Ponds

Saturday, August 22, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
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 www.brdlandscape.com

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone

Sunday, August 23
Peter Noone carried Herman's Hermits through a string of '60s hits. From the swooning romanticism of "There's a Kind of Hush" to the bubblegum bop of "Into Something Good" to the quirky novelty of "I'm Henry the Eighth (I Am)", Noone brings an undeniable charm to songs like "Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter”. One of the more innocent bands of the British Invasion, Herman's Hermits made contemporary music seem safe with "Listen People," "Silhouettes," and "Wonderful World”. "The End of the World" remains one of the all- time great breakup songs, made all the more wrenching by Noone's heartbroken delivery.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
Adults $20. Member $17.50. Kids (3-12) $10.
More information at www.peternoone.com.

Survivor

Sunday, August 30
Any self-respecting fitness fan has this band’s mega-hit “Eye Of the Tiger” loaded on their iPod! Spending seven weeks at the #1 spot and eighteen weeks in the Top 40, this song also received a Grammy, an Oscar nomination and the “Best New Song” award by People’s Choice, and is widely revered as a “cultural phenomenon” in American music history.
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Concert at 6:30 PM.
Adults $20. Member $17.50. Kids (3-12) $10.
More information at www.survivormusic.com.

Garden of Goodies

Due to economic conditions affecting participating organizations, Garden of Goodies will not be held in 2009. Watch for the return of this popular event in 2010!

Hudson Holiday

Celebrate the holidays with Hudson Gardens and Museum of Outdoor Arts! Hudson Holiday will feature a fabulous holiday light display showcasing air sculptures, a holiday garden railroad, frost island and more! The event will vary both technically and aesthetically from any other holiday light show in the Denver metropolitan area, and will bring holiday cheer to all who attend! For more information please visit www.hudsonholiday.com.