Sunday Swing Dancing at the Rose

The Buffalo Rose has teamed up with “Denver’s Best Big Band” to bring you an afternoon of great music, exceptional food, and swing dancing. This unique event happens on the second Sunday of every month (with a couple of exceptions) in 2022. 

Sunday, July 31, the Buffalo Rose will feature American Swing Era music by the Flatirons Jazz Orchestra – featuring Deborah Stafford.  You can order from the Live Venue Menu, and a fully-stocked bar, with a variety of draft and packaged beer, a selection of wine, and a broad offering of cocktails.

Doors open at 4:00, with FREE Beginner Swing Dance Lessons, followed by two-and-a-half hours of live BIG BAND jazz from 5:00 to 7:30

You and your family don’t want to miss this! Tickets are $25 day-of or at the door (bring cash to avoid the booking fee); or only $20 when you book online.  Seating is limited, so get your tickets in advance.

Dance, drink and dine, or just listen to the great Swing Era music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and more. Singles, Beginners, and all ages welcome, 18+ with guardian.

The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra – featuring Deborah Stafford

FJO is a traditional 18-piece BIG BAND that authentically recreates the romance and excitement of the Swing-Era.  We play the great dance music of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Gene Krupa, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Diane Schuur, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich, and more.

FJO is composed of the region’s most outstanding professional musicians, and one of the finest jazz singers in the country. This is swing dance music that will have everyone on their feet.  FJO mixes swinging classics with smoky ballads and easy-listening concert pieces; something for everyone.  Rated “Best Big Band in Denver” by CBS Local, and “One of the 10 Best Jazz Bands in Denver” by ReverbNation.

Swing dance lessons are great for beginners!

The Buffalo Rose

Built in 1922 and converted into an elegant indoor pool in 1928 called the “Golden Plunge”, The Rose main venue and lobby offer roughly 6500 square feet of bygone-era Art Deco glamour. Visitors enter under the classic grand marquee on Washington Avenue and are immediately transported back in time to the great western American theaters of the early 20th century. The lobby features lounge-style seating, classic parlor games, and four big-screen television. Guests pass by a fully stocked bar as they enter into the main venue space with soaring ceilings, bold steel trusses, elegant lighting and original brick walls. The Rose also features a concert-quality sound system, a large video projection system, a full-sized dance floor and an elevated stage enabling comprehensive entertainment options.

PARKING: 

There are two (2) public parking garages conveniently located within one (1) block of The Buffalo Rose between Jackson St. and Prospector’s Alley and between 11th and 13th Streets. Use the physical address information below for GPS navigation.

Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Ave.
Golden, CO 80401

Public Garage 1 (North)
702 12th St.
Golden, CO 80401

Public Garage 2 (South)
1250 Jackson St.
Golden, CO 80401