Press Release: Carnaval! NOLA to RIO

Carnaval! NOLA to RIO: Lassez les bons temps rouler and Saúde amigos!

Dec. 27, 2023 – Denver, CO – Prepare to embark on a transcendent musical journey as The Denver Brass proudly presents "Carnaval! NOLA to RIO" at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. This bombastic concert, featuring a Brazilian-styled bateria and inspired by the celebration of Mardi Gras globally, promises an energetic, hip-shaking afternoon - fun for the whole family.

The World’s Biggest Party:

It’s Mardi Gras season, and that means outrageous floats, raucous parades, feathered costumes, big beers, beads, and brass! Denver Brass brings you a sizzling show that combines the creole jazz of old New Orleans with the hip shaking rhythms of Brazil. We’re joined by a Brazilian-styled percussion ensemble to combine the creole jazz of old New Orleans with the hip shaking rhythms of Brazil. It’s second line meets samba, hurricanes and caipirinhas, King’s cake and brigadeiro. It’s a party so wild you’ll need all of Lent to recover. It's CARNAVAL! NOLA to RIO.

Event Details:

What: Carnaval! NOLA to RIO

Where: Newman Center for the Performing Arts 2344 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO 80210

When: February 10 at 2:30 PM and February 11 at 2:30 PM

Tickets: Available now at newmantix.com

Ticket Information:

  • Pricing: Tickets start at $28

  • Special Discounts: Seniors and youth can enjoy discounted tickets. Children under 12 attend for free!

Book your tickets today and be part of this outrageous celebration. Tickets can be purchased online at NewmanTix.com, over the phone at 303-871-7720, or you can obtain them at the box office before the event. For more information, please contact The Denver Brass at 303-832-4676 or info@denverbrass.org.

Join us at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts for "Carnaval! NOLA to RIO" and celebrate the fusion of second line meets samba.

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About The Denver Brass

The Denver Brass is dedicated to bringing outstanding musical experiences to our community. With a passion for promoting the arts and creating memorable moments, we curate events that resonate with a diverse audience, leaving a lasting impact. The Denver Brass is led by Conductor Warren Deck and consists of 14 world-class brass musicians and percussionists. The Denver Brass features a musical palette as diverse as the culture of the western US to present a sound experience that makes an impression long past the final chord of the concert. People from every background find inspiration in diverse programming – classical, jazz, Broadway, Latin, multi-cultural fusions, and new sound sensations created by brass with bagpipes, steel drums, hand-bells, fiddles, voices, and a variety of distinguished soloists. For more information about The Denver Brass, please visit denverbrass.org.

Support for the 2023/24 Denver Brass Season is provided by: The Scientific Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Colorado Creative Initiative, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

For more information or to request high-resolution images, please contact:

Kassandra Lopez, Marketing & Communications Director

kassandra@denverbrass.org - (c) 720-503-1663

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Kassandra Lopez