The Arvada Center celebrated its 40th anniversary and transition to an independent nonprofit on Saturday, July 9, with a VIP mixer for longtime donor and patrons, and a concert with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.
"In 40 years we've gone from a community arts center to a regional one that can draw on the top talent," said Philip Sneed, the center's executive director, during the celebration. "We have many changes planned, and are able to do all of this because of our incredibly hard working staff."
Mayor Marc Williams, Lt. Governor Donna Lynne and Arvada Center board of directors president Ken Fellman were all on hand to celebrate, as were most of city council.
Under the baton of conductor Andres Lopera, the symphony performed music from stage classics like "Anything Goes," "West Side Story" and "Jesus Christ Supervisor" with Arvada Center veterans Stephen Day, Daniel Langhoff, Lauren Shealy, and Megan Van De Hey.
"Look at the number of schools buses that come here to introduce children to the arts," Williams said. "We're celebrating the next 40 years, and what the Arvada Center can and will become."
from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/Arvada-Center-celebrates-40-year-history,227111
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