Summer Concert Series Friend Form

A colorful bear with yellow eyes and a blue background with yellow text that reads "we fund culture" and pink text that reads "SCFD." We are pleased to announce the Summer Concert Series, which is made possible by a grant from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). The SCFD stretches its resources to enrich the lives of metro-wide residents by asking grantees to seek additional local support for event costs. That is why we are asking citizens like you to join us in presenting these fun community gatherings. Donations (tax-deductible) of any amount are appreciated and accepted throughout the concert season, but for complete donor benefits, we recommend donating early. Donations are acknowledged at the concerts unless the donor requests to be kept anonymous.

Over the years, funding has allowed us to produce 69 free concerts and 28 children’s performances, with an accumulated attendance of 32,050 people, including 1,580 in 2024. Donations for the concerts help defray costs, including hiring entertainers, contracting a sound technician, renting port-a-lets, staffing, and helping us promote this free opportunity. Each year, we strive to get this concert information to financially challenged people by distributing flyers through the Community Table (Arvada Food Bank), local preschools, assisted living centers, subsidized housing and other venues. We will again collect food for the food bank at each concert.

2025 Concerts Include:

Family Thursday Night Series

7-8:30 pm, McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St., Arvada, CO 80002

June 19: Mid-Life Crisis – Classic rock, funk
June 26: Dina Baker and the King Stan Band – American/contemporary blues
July 10: Eric Golden – Traditional honky tonk country
July 17: LEE & Co. – Music from the early days of rock ’n’ roll
July 24: Crystal Swing Band – Big band swing and jazz

Children’s Friday Morning Series

9:30-10:15 am, Secrest Park, 6850 W. 66th Ave., Arvada, CO 80003

July 11: Mountain Buddies – Groovy harmonica and guitar tunes for everyone
July 25: Bradley Weaver – Family-friendly interactive concert

Whether or not you give, we hope that you will still come and enjoy the upcoming season and awesome bands.

To join us in bringing entertainment to the community, contact Michelle Stout at 303.467.7197, [email protected], or fill out this form.

We look forward to exploring this partnership opportunity with you.

Community Benefits and Suggested Donor Benefits

Join us in presenting this community event. Each performance draws between 150 and 600+ people. The cost of each concert is between $1,100 and $2,500, and contributions help fill in the gap between what the grant, business sponsorships, and budget allow.

Sponsorship Levels

Chord Sponsorship ($250 and up)

Name on promotional materials generated by Apex PRD
Public recognition during concerts
Name on concert evaluations, distributed at each concert
Name on the sponsor signs at the concerts
“Thank you” notification for tax purposes
Satisfaction of knowing you helped build a better community

Whole Note ($100-$249)

Public recognition during concerts
Name on concert evaluations, distributed at each concert
Name on the sponsor signs at the concerts
“Thank you” notification for tax purposes
Satisfaction of knowing you helped build a better community

Half Note ($50-$99)

Name on concert evaluations, distributed at each concert
Name on the sponsor signs at the concerts
“Thank you” notification for tax purposes
Satisfaction of knowing you helped build a better community

Quarter Note ($25-$49)

Name on the sponsor signs at the concerts
“Thank you” notification for tax purposes
Satisfaction of knowing you helped build a better community

Eighth Note ($10-$24)

“Thank you” notification for tax purposes
Satisfaction of knowing you helped build a better community

For sponsorship amounts under $10 and over $250, recognition benefits are negotiable. Call Michelle Stout at 303.467.7197 for details.

To make payment over the phone with a credit card, please call Michelle Stout at 303.467.7197. For all other payments, please mail checks to:

Apex Park and Recreation District
c/o Michelle Stout
Community Recreation Center
6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO 80003