Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre Explained

Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
Address:6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4930
Location:Denver Metro
Type:Amphitheatre
Renovated:2013–2014
Owner:Museum of Outdoor Arts
Operator:AEG Live[1]
Former Names:Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre (1988–2004, 2009–2010, 2013–present)
Coors Amphitheatre (2004–2009)
Comfort Dental Amphitheatre (2010–2013)
Seating Capacity:18,000

Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre (formerly Comfort Dental Amphitheatre and Coors Amphitheatre) is an 18,000-person capacity amphitheatre located in Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States. It is the largest outdoor amphitheatre in the Denver metropolitan area and is generally open every year from May to September.

About

It features 7,500 fixed seats and a general admission lawn section. The amphitheatre is nestled in Greenwood Plaza near the Denver Technological Center amongst office buildings. It opened in 1988 under the original name of Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre with a performance by Dan Fogelberg on June 11, 1988. In March 2004, it was announced the amphitheatre would open the 2004 season with a new name, Coors Amphitheatre.[2] The amphitheatre reclaimed its original name in 2009 when Coors sponsorship agreement with concert promoter Live Nation was not renewed, and Coors lost their naming rights.[3] Starting February 2010, health organization Comfort Dental gained sponsorship rights for three years, changing its name to the Comfort Dental Amphitheatre.[4] The contract expired on January 31, 2013, and was not renewed. Beginning February 2013, the venue is, once again, known by its original name. In October 2013, the venue's operations contract expired with Live Nation, with the entertainment company choosing not to renew. Its owner, The Museum of Outdoor Arts (MOA) signed a 15-year operations agreement with local promoter, AEG Live Rocky Mountains. The partnership will include a $5 million renovation, to take place during the amphitheatre's off season.[5]

Museum of Outdoor Arts

The Museum of Outdoor Arts, a local non-profit, owns Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre and gave the venue its name when it originally opened. The amphitheatre began as an earth sculpture (made up only of earth and grass) where local business people could break for a lunchtime concert series sponsored by Museum of Outdoor Arts. Later, walls and seats were installed to make it the venue it is today. MOA has leased the venue out to large promoters such as MCA Concerts, House of Blues and Live Nation.

Also owned by MOA is Marjorie Park, which is connected to the amphitheatre. Marjorie Park features outdoor sculptures owned by Museum of Outdoor Arts, including its famous bronze series of Alice in Wonderland by artist Harry Marinsky, Stickworks by internationally renowned artist Patrick Dougherty, kinetic sculpture Estacas by Ken Bortolazzo, African sculpture by Agnes Nyanhongo and also features seasonal installations by renowned Colorado-based artist Lonnie Hanzon.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: AEG TO MANAGE FIDDLER'S GREEN . White . Lisa . August 14, 2013 . Venues Today . January 25, 2014.
  2. Web site: 2004-03-11. Fiddler's Green takes new Coors name. 2021-02-08. Greeley Tribune. en-US.
  3. Web site: Camera . Daily. 2009-08-16. Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre reclaims its name. 2021-02-08. Boulder Daily Camera. en-US.
  4. Web site: Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre renamed Comfort Dental. 20 January 2010 . . . 27 May 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1369717344LXISZRJVEP?url=http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_14226337 . 28 May 2013.
  5. Web site: Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre to get $5M renovation under deal with AEG . August 6, 2013 . . W. Scripps Company . January 25, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140203021034/http://www.thedenverchannel.com/entertainment/fiddlers-green-amphitheatre-to-get-5m-renovation-under-deal-with-aeg . February 3, 2014 .
  6. Web site: Forman . Bill . Big gigs | Big Gigs | Colorado Springs Independent . Csindy.com . 2014-06-27 . 2013-11-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131109194406/http://www.csindy.com/coloradosprings/big-gigs/Content?oid=1144110 . dead .
  7. Web site: Live Nation | Saturday! Fourth of July Celebration at Fiddler's Green . Promo.livenation.com . 2014-06-27 . 2013-10-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131016080717/http://promo.livenation.com/email/campaign/?email=33312&c=dm-0&p=0 . dead .
  8. Web site: Jammin Family Reunion W/ the O'Jays, Gap Band & Chaka Khan in Englewood, CO – Sep 16, 2005 6:30 PM . Eventful . 2005-09-16 . 2014-06-27.
  9. Web site: KBPI's Locura Festival featuring Avenged Sevenfold, Volbeat and more . October 16, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130812024507/http://www.livenation.com/events/265584/sep-2-2013/kbpi-s-locura-festival-featuring-avenged-sevenfold-volbeat-and-more . August 12, 2013 .
  10. Web site: Denver in June – June 2008 Events in Denver – Denver, CO . Denver.about.com . 2014-06-27 . 2014-07-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140710164046/http://denver.about.com/od/artsentertainment/a/june08.htm . dead .
  11. Web site: Smooth Jazz 104.3 Summer Fest 2006 in Englewood, CO – Jun 24, 2006 3:00 PM . Eventful . 2006-06-24 . 2014-06-27.
  12. Web site: Smooth Jazz 104.3's Summer Fest 2007 in Englewood, CO – Jun 23, 2007 2:00 PM . Eventful . 2007-06-23 . 2014-06-27.
  13. Web site: 20th Anniversary Kool Koncert 2007 in Englewood, CO – Jun 15, 2007 5:00 PM . Eventful . 2014-06-27.
  14. http://www.fiddlersgreenamp.com/events/detail/249859 Events | Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
  15. Web site: Forman . Bill . Big gigs | Big Gigs | Colorado Springs Independent . Csindy.com . 2014-06-27 . 2015-09-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150913140234/http://www.csindy.com/coloradosprings/big-gigs/Content?oid=1135619 . dead .
  16. Web site: KS 107.5 Back to School Jam in Englewood, CO – Aug 29, 2007 7:00 PM . Eventful . 2007-08-29 . 2014-06-27.
  17. Web site: America's Most Wanted Tour (KS107.5's Back to School Jam) at Fiddler's Green... (Englewood, CO) on 20 Aug 2009 – . Last.fm . 2013-11-26 . 2014-06-27.
  18. Web site: KS 107.5 ALL STAR'S . October 16, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130625073101/http://www.livenation.com/events/262171/sep-7-2013/ks-107-5-all-star-s . June 25, 2013 .
  19. http://www.fiddlersgreenamp.com/events/detail/251858 Events | Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
  20. Web site: KS107.5 KS CLASSICS at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre on Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:00 AM MDT – Live Nation . Livenation.com . 2012-08-24 . 2014-06-27 . 2013-10-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131016080547/http://www.livenation.com/events/144726/aug-24-2012/ks107-5-ks-classics . dead .
  21. Web site: Dramarama Record New Album: Updated | Music News @ . Ultimate-guitar.com . 2014-06-27.
  22. Web site: Tour Dates for the Scream 2 tour . Mareegurl247.tripod.com . 2014-06-27.
  23. Web site: Bow Wow, Omarion Roll Out Scream IV Summer Dates . https://web.archive.org/web/20131021192439/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1504350/bow-wow-omarion-plot-scream-iv-course.jhtml . dead . October 21, 2013 . MTV . 2005-06-20 . 2014-06-27.

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