2010 Performances: January - June

 

 

Friday, January 16, 2010  -  6:30 pm

Western Cowboy Musical Entertainment by Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band — Songs and Fiddle Tunes from the Old West.

Celebrating along with the Denver National Western Stock Show!

A Cherry Creek Retirement Village

14555 East Hampden Ave. in Aurora, CO

Contact: Elizabeth 303-693-0200

 

Saturday, March 6, 2010 -  6:00 pm

St. Patrick’s Party (Ceili) & Evening Concert

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish Hall, Park Hill, Denver, CO

Irish step dancers at 5:30... Band starts ~6:00 pm

Another fun evening with Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band, playing the best of Irish Songs and Irish Fiddling!

Pot Luck Irish dinner and entertainment, immediately following Mass.

Contact: Heather (303) 591-7866

 

 

        Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

 

Wednesday, March 17, 2010  -  3:00 pm

St. Patrick’s Irish Entertainment by Loretta Thompson and the Bennett School of Irish Dance—Irish Songs, Fiddling, Step Dancers

Cherry Creek Retirement Village

14555 East Hampden Ave. in Aurora, CO

Contact: Elizabeth (303) 693-0200

 

 

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 -  doors open at 6:00 pm

St. Patrick’s Celebration Concert

A family music and dance concert sponsored by Olinger Crown Hill in the Pavilion at 29th & Wadsworth, Wheat Ridge, CO

Concert features the beautiful voice and expert Celtic fiddling of Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band. You'll hear favorite Irish Songs and enjoy the Bennett Irish Stepdanders!

Contact: Jeanine (303) 971-0134

 

Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 2:00 pm CONCERT

       Invited back for their sixth year of FUN!

   

           Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band

               at The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO

A highlight of the Estes Park Music Festival Concert Series, Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band return for their sixth straight year of exciting Variety of Celtic, Country, and more - music, songs, and high-energy fiddling.  Always a crowd-pleaser with a few surprises thrown in! 

Well worth the scenic drive to Estes Park and the fabulous historic Stanley Hotel.

Come early, this show fills up fast!  Bargain price tickets $5. at door.

Sponsored by the Estes Park Music Festival, Inc. Concert Series.

Contact Nancy  970-586-5179

www.EstesParkMusicFestivalInc.org

 

 

2010 Performances: July - December

 

 

2009 Appearances

 

Friday, January 23, 2009  -  6:30 pm

Western Cowboy Musical Entertainment by Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band — Songs and Fiddle Tunes from the Old West.

Celebrating along with the Denver National Western Stock Show!

A Cherry Creek Retirement Village

14555 East Hampden Ave. in Aurora, CO

Contact: Elizabeth 303-693-0200

 

Friday, February 13, 2009  -  6:00 pm

Valentines Fun - Romantic Songs and Entertainment

Music Variety for Valentines by Loretta Thompson

Fundraiser Spaghetti Supper for LWML at Immanuel Lutheran Church,

3695 S. Acoma St. in Englewood, CO

Contact: Jo (303) 789-3202

 

Tuesday, February 24, 2009  -  5:00 pm

Fat Tuesday fun at Lakewood Meridian, West Balsam and Jewel in Lakewood, CO, 2nd fl.

Cajun Fiddle and Mardi Gras Variety Songs by Loretta Thompson

Contact: Ann 303-980-5500 x506

 

Saturday, February 28, 2009  -  3:00 pm

Romantic Songs & Violin for February Valentines

Romantic Variety Music at Holly Creek provided by Loretta Thompson

5590 E. Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO

Contact: Micky 720-266-5892

 

Saturday, March 7, 2009 -  6:00 pm

St. Patrick’s Party (Ceili) & Evening Concert

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish Hall, Park Hill, Denver, CO

Irish step dancers at 5:30... Band starts ~6:00 pm

Another fun evening with Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band, playing the best of Irish Songs and Irish Fiddling!

Pot Luck Irish dinner and entertainment, immediately following Mass.

Contact: Heather (303) 591-7866

 

Wednesday, March 11, 2009  -  2:30 pm

St. Patrick's Day Irish Songs and Fiddling with Loretta Thompson

Colorado State Veterans Home

Fitzsimons campus, Denver, CO

Contact: Melissa 720-857-6437

 

Saturday, March 14, 2009  -  1:00 to 3:00 pm

St. Patrick's Day Irish Fiddling and Celtic Variety Entertainment

with Loretta Thompson

Whole Foods Market

2201 South College Ave., Fort Collins, CO

Contact: Tawny (970) 267-9200

 

Wednesday, March 14, 2009  -  6:30 pm til...

St. Patrick's Day Irish Songs and Fiddling with Loretta Thompson

Private party, Washington Park area, Denver, CO

 

        Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

 

Wednesday, March 17, 2009  -  3:00 pm

St. Patrick’s Irish Entertainment by Loretta Thompson and the Bennett School of Irish Dance—Irish Songs and Fiddling with Irish Step Dancers

Cherry Creek Retirement Village

14555 East Hampden Ave. in Aurora, CO

Contact: Elizabeth (303) 693-0200

 

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Friday, March 20, 2009 -  7:00 pm

St. Patrick’s Party & Evening Celtic Concert

Glen Eagles Village Clubhouse, Highlands Ranch, CO;

Concert evening with Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band, playing the best of Irish Songs and Fiddling!

Contact: Lee (303) 667-0855

Saturday, March 28, 2009  -  3:30 pm

Irish Entertainment and Fiddling by Loretta Thompson

Irish Variety Music at Holly Creek provided by Loretta Thompson

5590 E. Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO

Contact: Micky (720) 266-5892

 

Saturday, March 28, 2009  -  5:30 to 7:30 pm

Western Cowboy Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson

          Colorado Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

                2009 Man and Woman of the Year

                      GRAND FINALE HOEDOWN!

Denver Marriott City Center, 17th & California, Denver, CO

Contact: Andrea (303) 984-2110

 

Sunday, April 5, 2009 - 2:00 pm CONCERT

       Invited back for their fifth year of FUN!

   

           Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band

               at The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO

A highlight of the Estes Park Music Festival Concert Series, Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band return for their fifth straight year of exciting Variety - Celtic & more - music, songs, and high-energy fiddling.  Always a crowd-pleaser with a few surprises thrown in! 

Well worth the scenic drive to Estes Park and the fabulous historic Stanley Hotel.

Come early, this show fills up fast!  Bargain price tickets $5. at door.

Sponsored by the Estes Park Music Festival, Inc. Concert Series.

Contact Nancy  970-586-5179

www.EstesParkMusicFestivalInc.org

 

Thursday, April 9, 2009  -  6:30 pm

Old-Time Gospels & Spirituals, Entertainment by Loretta Thompson

Porter Place Retirement, Yale & Downing, Denver, CO

Contact: Jenna 303-765-6804

 

Wednesday, April 14, 2009  -  5:30 pm

Shakespeare Feast in Denver

Renaissance Entertainment by Loretta Thompson

Fiddle & Recorder Music, plus Songs from the time of Shakespeare

Location:  University Park Elementary School

2300 South St. Paul (at Iliff), Denver, CO

Contact: Dawn (303) 759-0597

 

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Saturday, May 9, 2009  -  2:00 pm High Tea

Variety Songs and Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson

The Ivinson Home, 2017 E. Grand Ave., Laramie, Wyoming

Contact: Debbie (307) 745-3575

Thursday, May 14, 2009  -  2:00 to 7:00 pm

All About Strings, Workshop and Demonstrations on Violin/Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar and Mandolin by Loretta Thompson

Lied Imperial Public Library, Imperial, Nebraska

Contact: Jo (308) 882-4368

Friday, May 15, 2009  -  1:00 to 3:00 pm

Grandparents Day for Hays Center students, Mrs. Rictor's class

Hays Center Elementary School , Hays Center, Nebraska

Contact: Gwen (308) 286-3342

Wednesday, May 20, 2009  -  12:00 Noon

Irish Variety Entertainment for Littleton Newcomers Association, Celtic Music by Loretta Thompson

The Celtic Tavern at Riverside Downs, West Belleview, Littleton, CO

Contact: Linda 303-471-6417

 

Wednesday, May 27, 2009  -  3:00 pm

Variety Songs and Entertainment by Loretta Thompson

Seniors Resource Center, 3000 S. Wadsworth, Denver, CO

Contact: Janette (303) 868-6749

Friday, May 29, 2009  -  3:00 pm

Variety Swing Era Entertainment by Loretta Thompson

Porter Place Retirement, Yale & Downing, Denver, CO

Contact: Jenna 303-765-6804

 

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Friday, June 5, 2009  -  1:30 pm

Variety Mix of Songs and Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson

Spring Wind, 1072 N. 22nd Street, Laramie, Wyoming

Contact: Angie (307) 755-5811

Saturday, June 6, 2009  -  6:00 pm

SCOTTISH TARTAN Dinner & Ceilidh Dance evening!

Bring friends and family for Scottish fun! Bagpipes, authentic Scottish food, and Robert Burns' famous Address to the Haggis!  Scottish Fiddling, Songs, and Ceilidh Dance Entertainment by Loretta Thompson and the Band

Location:  Highlands Masonic Center at 35th and Federal, Denver, CO

Dinner, Art Show and Silent Auction, Entertainment and Dancing

Info & Reservations: Eric McBride-The Celtic Caterer

Call (303) 359-9654

Monday-Saturday, June 8 to June 13, 2009

MAGIC MESA MUSIC CAMP

Week long day camp for String Players

Loretta will be teaching Scottish fiddle tunes and technique on Monday and Wednesday 1:00-3:00.

Call for fees, information and directions.

Camp director and head instructor is Carole W. Smith (303) 277-0619

 

Friday, June 18, 2009  -  Vedauwoo Reunion & Gathering

Beautiful Wyoming state park setting near Laramie & Cheyenne. Variety Songs and Entertainment by Loretta Thompson

Beautiful Wyoming state park setting near Laramie and Cheyenne.

Outdoor fun and music.

Contact: Bethany (307) 742-1628

Tuesday, June 23, 2009  -  1:30 pm

Nifty Fifties dance party - Fifties era Songs by Loretta Thompson

Seniors Resource Center, 3000 S. Wadsworth, Denver, CO

Contact: Janette (303) 868-6749

 

Friday, June 26, 2009  -  7:00 pm

Annual Meeting for Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum at 6:00 pm. Musical Entertainment by Loretta Thompson at 7:00 pm

Location: the Littleton Museum at 6028 S. Gallop, Littleton, CO

Museum phone: (303) 795-3950  Contact: Barbara (303) 771-9190

 

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Friday, August 7, 2009 - 7:00 pm Scottish Wedding Ceilidh Dance for Corrinne D. in the Tuscany Ballroom, University of Denver.

Scottish Music and Dance Entertainment provided by Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band.

Bring the entire family for a weekend of fun!

August 8 & 9 , 2009 - Colorado Scottish Festival

       Two Full Days of Celtic Culture and Entertainment!

Saturday 9:00 am-11:00 pm  Festival lasts ALL DAY and EVENING!

Highland Games & Competitions, Pipes & Drums, Scottish and Irish entertainers, Highland Dancing, Irish Step Dancing, British Dog Breeds, Classic British Cars on Sunday, and much more.

Featured Musical Entertainers:

   Seamus Connolly, Master of Irish Fiddling

   Oceans Apart, Songs & Music of Wales, Ireland, and Scotland

   Loretta Thompson and the Band

   more great Celtic Music bands TBA!

Saturday night Celtic Concert and Ceilidh will be held on the Festival grounds, offering food, beer, and nonstop Entertainment through Saturday night! Join us for some fabulous fun!

Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Festival entertainment all day!

Location: Highland Heritage Park, one and a half miles south of C-470 and Quebec in Highlands Ranch, CO; just south of Denver

Info:  303-238-6524         www.scottishgames.org

 

August 9-15, 2009 - Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp,

near Grandby, CO... an unforgettable week of music and dance!

Play all day and dance all night in a beautiful setting!

Take lessons from World Class Musicians teaching traditional music for fiddle, guitar, banjo, piano, cello, bass, singing, dancing, and much more! From beginning to advanced players.

THERE'S STILL TIME - CALL NOW!!!

Contact Mark Luther  303-753-6870         www.rmfiddle.com

 

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - Dance in Estes Park, CO

Evening of Scottish music and ceilidh dancing for the Long Term Ecological Research Network. Music and Entertainment by Loretta Thompson and the Band, with dances called by Tim Luscombe.

Location: Estes Park YMCA, in the Long House building.

Contact: Robert Waide, LTER Network Office (505) 277-2649

 

Sunday, October 4 , 2009 - Scottish Wedding Ceilidh Dance for Amanda Wolf and Brian Bienneman.

Entertainment provided by Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band.

October 15, 2009 - Concert at Massarie Theatre in Trinidad, CO

TRANS CELTIC GALA evening concert!

Featuring the fabulous musicianship of Oceans Apart (John Good and Steve Colby) and Loretta Thompson. Dancing by the Bennett School of Irish Dance, and exciting bagpipers as well.

This full-scale theatric production features the Celtic music and songs from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Location: the Massari Theatre in Trinidad, CO

Call Now for Tickets & Info:

Joan at Beaver Creek Concerts (719) 846-7778

 

October 18 , 2009

Date held.

Details to be announced.

 

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