News Release
September 13, 2005
Artistic Culture Of New Orleans Inspires Denver School Of The Arts Fundraiser Sept. 14, 15, 21 And 22 At Skyline Park
Denver School of the Arts students will recreate the artistic spirit of New Orleans at Skyline Park during a jazzy, carnivale themed fundraiser on Wednesday and Thursday of this week and next - Sept. 14, 15, 21 and 22 - to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The student-driven fundraiser will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day at Skyline Park which is located on Arapahoe Street, between 15th and 16th streets. Students will perform on three soundstages; formal and informal street performances reminiscent of New Orleans will be presented. Students will be collecting cash donations to aide the victims of Hurricane Katrina during each afternoon of performances.
A culminating concert/event at the Denver School of the Arts from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 will conclude the fundraiser. The evening will feature performances by the Denver School of the Arts Orchestra, a visual arts display and traditional New Orleans cuisine.
Denver School of the Arts students are involved in planning all aspects of the fundraiser. Students are designing flyers and a logo for the event, costumes, stage design and technical support.
"Their ideas and passion for making a difference are so moving and inspiring," said Robert Styron, director of vocal music at the Denver School of the Arts and a New Orleans native. "They are so eager to help and feel empowered that they can actually impact recovery."
Denver School of the Arts, a magnet school, combines academics and arts to create a unique curriculum that promotes artistic development. Students in grade 6 through 12 are accepted into the program based on their audition in an artistic area of study. Denver School of the Arts offers creative writing, dance, theatre, instrumental music, stage craft/design, video/cinema arts, visual arts and music concentrations.
Denver School of the Arts is located at 7111 Montview Blvd. The phone number is 720-424-1700.