Kyle Clark: Let’s rebuild Denver’s City Park bandstand after the 1929 landmark and centerpiece of City Park Jazz was destroyed by fire. Word of Thanks Fund donors will contribute about $40,000 in microgiving to start. I’ll match the next fifty $5 donations: https://denverparktrust.networkforgood
The City Park bandshell, build in 1929, is a total loss, according to the City of Denver. Each summer, it is the stage for the popular City Park Jazz concert series. The band stand has been the backdrop for countless engagement, wedding, graduation, and quinceañera photo shoots.
The city is determined to rebuild the bandstand but the city’s budget is tight, which could cause delays. I’ve worked with the non-profit Denver Park Trust to set up a rebuild fund, without fees or overhead for DPT. Any excess funds will be used for City Park projects/programs.
The City of Denver estimates that rebuilding costs, after insurance, will be at least $250,000. Our effort to raise donations from the community is supported by The Denver Park Trust, City Park Alliance, City Park Friends and Neighbors, and City and County of Denver Government’s Denver Parks and Recreation.
Our donations will be boosted by an approximately $40,000 from the Word of Thanks Fund, due to the generosity of our 7,500+ monthly givers, who have signed up here to support each
non-profit we feature: https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/Wordofthanksfund.
This is our 304th weekly community microgiving project, which have raised $18M for nonprofits across Colorado. Your generosity has created a force for good in Colorado and I’m determined to keep these weekly campaigns going as long as I am able.
Band Stand. Thank you! https://denverparktrust.networkforgood
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[I, Barb Dye, received permission from Mr. Clark to reprint his plea.]Chris Daniels on Fb, 3/26/26: WE ARE READY WILLING AND ABLE TO HELP. I just got news that the bandshell stage at City Park was vandalized and burned. DAMN IT! We are not going to let this stop the music!!! Chris Daniels and the Kings with Freddi Gowdy have been honored to play the City Park Jazz Concert Series since the very first year and it has brought, love, music, peace and community to our wonderful city for all these years! THIS VANDALISM WILL NOT STOP US!!! We are ready willing and able to do a benefit concert any place any time to raise the money needed to get our beautiful City Park bandstand/pavilion re-built and up and running. And I know our fans all over the country and the world will help. Stay tuned. There will be more news. This was a terrible and destructive act of vandalism but it cannot and will not destroy the spirit of our incredible City and Community. More news to come. Big hugs and keep the love going any ol way you can, CD
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From City Park Jazz:
First, here’s the good news: Our season schedule is locked in! And it’s gonna be an incredible way to celebrate City Park Jazz’s 40th Anniversary season:
6/07/26 — DJ Williams Band
6/14/26 — Spicy Pickles Feat. Hannah Rodriguez
6/21/26 — Hazel Miller & The Collective
6/28/26 — Shane Endsley and the Denver Municipal Band
7/05/26 — Brass Band Extravaganza Featuring: Bourbon Brass Band & Badda Boom Brass Band
7/12/26 — BTTRFLY
7/19/26 — Conjunto Colores w/ Rasta Salsa
7/26/26 — Convergence
8/02/26 — Delta Sonics Blues Revue
8/09/26 — Jakarta
Now for the bad news:
Last night around 2:30 am, the bandstand at City Park was destroyed in a fire. Denver Police and Fire Departments are still on scene and an investigation is underway.
What we do know as of right now is that the structure — originally built back in 1929 — is a total loss. But that doesn’t mean our 40th Anniversary season is.
The City Park Jazz Board of Directors is already working through our options and we’ll be partnering closely with the City to ensure we can do everything in our power to have this incredible celebration of community again this summer. We have a great team in place for this. We’re evaluating our options for mobile stage set ups, power needs, and how we’ll adjust our footprint in City Park accordingly.
How you can help: One thing we know for sure is that this will force us to incur some additional costs that we don’t have in our annual budget. As you know, City Park Jazz is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that subsists entirely on donations, grants and sponsorships. So, if you have a little extra to pitch in right now, any donation you can provide will be helpful. You can donate here: https://cityparkjazz.org/united4jazz and please share with anyone else who might be inclined to pitch in.
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KDVR-Denver TV (Fox) News story with video:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/historic-city-park-bandstand-destroyed-in-fire/vi-AA1ZuLAv?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=69c5e32be5b9494aaa1e6676048d25c8&cvpid=69c5e3738b0a41b0b138724b5cd82910&ei=23
Band Stand. Thank you! https://denverparktrust.networkforgood