‘Classically Cannabis’: Colorado Symphony Orchestra Goes to Pot

Classical concerts just don’t stir the kids like they used to.
But the Colorado Symphony Orchestra has an idea it’s hoping
might help change that. This May, the symphony is
introducing “Classically Cannabis: The High Note Series,” a
round of weed-friendly summer fundraising concerts. 

“It’s an interesting way to connect ourselves to new audiences
and new potential financial support,”
said Jerry Kern, Colorado Symphony CEO, in an NBC News clip
(below).  

The concerts—each
with a different theme—will take place in May, July, and August at
a downtown Denver venue called the Space Gallery.

Edible Events Co., “Colorado’s premier producer of
cannabis-friendly events,” is curating, with all proceeds going to
the Colorado Symphony. “I’d like to kind of start redefining what a
cannabis user looks like,” said Jane West, owner of Edible
Events. 

Along with some sweet classical jams, the $75 ticket price will
get concertgoers complimentary booze and food truck grub. But all
shows are “BYOC”—bring your own cannabis.

The symphony is also hosting a series of “Beethoven and Brews”
concerts, which wil have slightly cheaper tickets and take place in
local breweries.