Posts Tagged ‘music’

Sandi Patty to share life through music in Greeley

  by Jack Minor –       Multi-platinum contemporary Christian artist Sandi Patty says she is looking forward to coming to Greeley this Friday where she plans to offer a message of hope as she brings a story through her songs that is intended to uplift God’s people in the midst of economic uncertainty. [...]

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Brush church to host Blackwood Legacy group

What do you get when you combine a nationally recognized singer who is also one of the finest emcees in Gospel music, a home schooled piano playing genius, a talented tenor and the great-grandson to one of the founding father of Blackwood Brothers Quartet? The Blackwood Legacy. The Blackwood Legacy Quartet, comprised of Rick Price, [...]

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Jeffco approves bond measure but money won’t go to students

by Peter Grady –   While Greeley/Evans District 6 has formed an exploratory committee about a bond issue this November, the Jeffco school district has already done so, however critics say very little funding will actually go to benefit students.   Earlier this month, the Jeffco school board voted 4-1 to put a bond and [...]

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UCCC $58 tickets to Taj Mahal for $29

Staff Reports –   GREELEY – This week’s deal gets you two tickets to Taj Mahal this Saturday, May 19,  at 7:30pm at the Union Colony Civic Center Experience Taj Mahal and his band for this onetime concert only. Describe legendary musician Taj Mahal in a single word or phrase? Impossible. You could call him [...]

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Greeley’s Pirate 104.7 – #4 in America

by Matt Lacy – A recent and extensive Federal Communications Commission report reveals that Greeley’s Pirate 104.7 FM is ranked number 4 out of 1,000 radio stations nationwide in its class. Several criteria and measuring mechanisms were used in the study, including official Arbitron ratings. Pirate Radio is a Low Power  FM (LPFM) station and [...]

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Baptists to hold massive Easter egg hunt

Staff Reports – As part of their Easter services, Faith Bible Baptist Church will have an Easter egg hunt involving several thousand eggs on four acres of property. The church which is located at 320 35th Avenue will hold the Easter egg hunt following its morning worship service which begins at 11:00 a.m. In order [...]

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Randy Travis coming to Greeley

February 7, 2012 (GREELEY, CO) Randy Travis will celebrate his silver anniversary with a stop inGreeley, on his 30 city tour, at theUnionColonyCivicCenteron Saturday, February 18 at 7:30 pm.   Travis marked the beginning of his 25th year in the industry last June with the release of the “Anniversary Celebration” album on Warner Bros. Records, [...]

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Blues Brothers coming to town

Staff Reports – January 19, 2012 (GREELEY, CO) It’s been almost thirty years since brothers, Jake and Elwood Blues, played by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, invited the world to join them on a ‘mission from God’ in The Blues Brothers movie.  Now, thirty years later, the Blues Brothers’ live on in the Official Blues [...]

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Greeley announces lineup for 2012 blues jam

Staff Reports – Jimmie Vaughan will headline the Greeley Blues Jam on Saturday, June 9th at Island Grove Park Arena in Greeley, Colorado.  The festival, now in its hosting its 8th year, will continue the tradition of multiple headlining acts demonstrating the wide variety of music known as “the Blues”.   Guitar Player Magazine calls [...]

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Internet giants oppose bill that could make posting online videos a crime

by Jack Minor – Two bills in Congress have sparked a fierce backlash after critics say it could make it a felony for parents to post a video of their children singing a copyrighted song. The House sponsored Stop Online Piracy Act, and the Commercial Felony Streaming Act in the Senate, would give the government [...]

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Greeley Figure Skaters Take Home the Gold!

by Tracy Cullen & Savannah Digerness       Ashley Cullen, 9, and Nica Digerness, 11, demonstrated their athletic prowess when they brought home the gold from the State Games of America.  They had the honor of representing the State of Colorado figure skating while in the Parade of Athletes in San Diego. Ashley Cullen placed [...]

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So the kids don’t like to swim…how about dance lessons?

by Christine Ruffin –   Berthoud Dance Company  Summer fun activities come in a variety of opportunities, from swimming and amusement parks to painting and pottery, to jazz and ballet dance lessons. David Mineo, Artistic Director of Berthoud Dance Company in Berthoud, Colorado has been overseeing the lessons and growth of Berthoud Dance Company for [...]

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It’s not too late to attend multi-day music event

Staff What: Violin virtuoso Lee England Jr. brings his talent and charisma to the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver for a very special performance and Q&A with 175 lucky young souls. England Jr., who for the second year in a row, will perform the Vail Soul Music Fest, is also an active participant [...]

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Victoria J. “Vickie” Allison

Victoria J. “Vickie” Allison, 64 of Evans, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. Vickie was born on November 1, 1946 in Greeley to Raymond Keith and Joyce Dorothea (Bolin) Snyder. She recently returned to Greeley, after moving to Pueblo West in 1997. She taught elementary music [...]

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How to help those who suffer from Alzheimer’s

by Vanessa Dominguez Alzheimer’s is a disease that causes thinking problems, memory problems and confusion. Because it is a progressive disease that worsens over time, it is important to enroll your suffering family member in an adult day care program early on as opposed to waiting and having your loved one forced into suddenly entering [...]

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Winter Blues? Try This!

By Mike Bauman As the days get shorter, people often struggle with the winter blues.  Are you feeling down in the dumps? Are you having one of those days that just seem like nothing goes right? Are you looking for some quick ideas to turn those blues around? Here are some things to try: Step [...]

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Scott principal up to the challenge

By Jack Minor While some might be discouraged by looming budget cuts and a devastating playground fire just a few weeks before the start of school, Scott Elementary School principal Dr. Blakley Wallace is upbeat. Dr. Wallace is arguably the right person at the right time for this school; she has the unique hands on [...]

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Concert Under the Stars

By Mike Bauman For this week’s date you will need to choose one of three free “Concert Under the Stars” events at the University of Northern Colorado.  The concerts are being held July 13th, 20th, and 27th at 8 p.m.  The location is 10th Avenue and 18th Street.  Check the UNC website for information on [...]

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The Church should be a Cheeseburger

Don’t worship there they only sing hymns. They are strange they speak in tongues. That church is full of holy rollers. All they do is say the same prayer over and over. Sit, stand, and kneel. The worship is too loud, and that worship is too slow. My goodness I have heard some good ones [...]

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Dinner for Two

By Mike Bauman This week’s date is another surprise. What You’ll Need: Your spouse’s favorite recipe and everything needed to prepare it exactly as they like it. Candles Soft, romantic music A willing collaborator who is a close friend of your spouse Before the Date: On the day in question, have your collaborator invite your [...]

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How well do you know US Flag Etiquette?

Researched by Rish Burkholder For the Greeley Gazette In honor of Flag Day, which is Monday, June 14 we want to offer our readers a refresher course in US Flag Etiquette. The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to our flag also contains specific instructions on how [...]

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Spotlight on Business

Java Time By Rebekah Elliott A new coffee shop opened in late March on the West side of the Greeley Mall. However, it’s not your usual java fix. Java Time hosts live music on Fridays, usually featuring acoustic and soft rock, and a daily happy hour from 1-4pm with half off all espresso drinks. The [...]

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Annessa May Sanchez

Annessa May Sanchez, 15, of Greeley, CO was called home, Wednesday, April 21, 2010 from her home in Greeley. She was born October 11, 1994 in Greeley to Ernest Sanchez and Velvet Perea. She grew up in Greeley where she discovered a passion for music. Annessa spent much of her time reading lyrics, studying and [...]

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