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Ogden Theatre
Eric Gruneisen 

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935 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80218

303-832-1874 

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Built in 1919 by the same person who designed the Bluebird Theater, the Ogden Theatre has gone through a few incarnations since then, including being home to vaudeville acts before becoming a movie theater in 1937. In the early '90s, Doug Kauffman of Nobody in Particular Presents turned it into a music venue. In recent years, the place, which is now being operated by AEG Live, received a major upgrade, including new flooring, a new sound system and a wraparound balcony, making it one of Denver's premier venues for national acts.







  • 2006 | BEST THEATER RESURRECTION -- EAST SIDE

    It's hard to remember a time when the Ogden Theatre wasn't a showcase for local and national acts. But it was just thirteen years ago that the old auditorium was bought by Doug Kauffman of Nobody in Particular Presents and turned into a music venue. Even though he brought the space up to code, the Ogden was known by musicians and fans for the dead sound quality, the bus-station bathrooms and generally gritty interior. That all changed this spring, when the Ogden finally got its much-needed... More »

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    Against Me!

    | Thu, May 24, 2012

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    | Thu, May 24, 2012

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  • Mickey Hart Band at Ogden Theatre, 5/17/12

    Mickey Hart Band at Ogden Theatre, 5/17/12

    | Fri, May 18, 2012

    MICKEY HART BAND @ OGDEN THEATRE | 5.17.12 Maybe it was the energy in the room, this veneration coming off the crowd in adoring waves. Maybe it was the clapping, like an old-time spiritual keeping ... More »

  • Mickey Hart on Rhythm Devils, sampling the Big Bang and the healing power of music

    Mickey Hart on Rhythm Devils, sampling the Big Bang and the healing power of music

    | Wed, May 16, 2012

    Mickey Hart (due tomorrow night at the Ogden Theatre) was one of the Grateful Dead's two drummers; along with Bill Kreutzmann, Hart helped weave the unique polyrhythms of the legendary band. Whether... More »

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    Weekend's best dance and party bets: DMCs, Cookie Monsta, Agaric, 2Chainz and more

    | Fri, May 11, 2012

    It's the weekend! As always, there's no shortage of things to get into. If you're looking to twirl and whirl like a dervish all over the city, you've come to the right place. We've got the drop on t... More »

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