They've got rhythm/ From drum corps to taiko, Denver's got the beat

0 Comments | Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), Aug 2, 2002

You can march to the beat of a different drummer (a lot of them actually) with two events coming to Denver this week.

Eight drum and bugle corps will take over Invesco Field at Mile High for Drums Along the Rockies Saturday. Playing host to the festivities are Colorado's own Blue Knights from Denver, whose snare line is pictured above left. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster and can be bought at the stadium after 2 p.m. Saturday.

The Japanese drum group Kodo brings their One World Tour to Red Rocks on Tuesday. The group spends one-third of the year touring Japan, one-third living communally on Japan's Sado Island and the rest of the time touring the world. The group performs on the Japanese drum or taiko. With the natural beauty of Red Rocks as the backdrop, the evening is sure to be magical. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.Drums Along the Rockies

FAMILY FESTIVAL

The Center for Creative Development will play host to a Lawn Festival from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the center, 622 W. Sixth Ave. in Denver. The festival will include an arts and crafts market, a mural project, open studios and children's activities. It's free, call (303) 388-2100.

ON STAGE

Valerie Harper will reprise her Broadway role in "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife," Sept. 10-15 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts' Auditorium Theatre. Tickets ($25-$55) are available by calling (800) 641-1222.

IN CONCERT

You'll kick yourself Monday morning if you pass up this opportunity: Tickets are still available for Sunday's stop of the Down From the Mountain Tour featuring Ricky Skaggs, The Del McCoury Band, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Ralph Stanley and others from the "O Brother, Where Art Thou" soundtrack. (See Tuesday's Entertainment Page for a review of the concert.) The music starts at 8 p.m. Sunday at Red Rocks. Get tickets ($47.50- $67.50) at Ticketmaster outlets.

THE DETAILS

Drums Along the Rockies

WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday

WHERE: Invesco Field at Mile High

TICKETS: $12-$35 Ticketmaster, 520-9090; also available at Invesco Field after 2 p.m. Saturday.

Kodo

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

WHERE: Red Rocks Amphitheatre

TICKETS: $37-$47 Ticketmaster, 520-9090.