The ETM-CO Annual Fundraiser
April 23, 5:30 PM – Number Thirty Eight (DENVER)
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Join Education Through Music–Colorado at Number Thirty Eight on April 23 for an unforgettable evening supporting music education in under-resourced schools.
🎸 Featuring a live performance by MTN LION (members of Lettuce & The Motet).
✨ Enjoy exceptional food & drinks, a curated auction, and the presentation of the ETM-CO Community Impact Award.
Secure your ticket now—and help us ensure music remains within reach for every child!
🎟️ TICKETS HERE
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Answer the Call
🎶 Music calls to us from within, a 🔥 fire that warms us, a ☁️ cloud that carries us away. Faster than reason, deeper than words. An innate 💫 gift meant to be awakened in every child.
Yet for many students, access to music has gone quiet. Education Through Music–Colorado partners with under-resourced public schools to bring music back into classrooms—nurturing confidence, creativity, teamwork, and connection through this powerful language.
By joining The Call of Music, you help ensure that music remains a core part of every child’s education—not a luxury, but a foundation.
Honoring Leadership
🏆 The evening will present the 2026 ETM-CO Community Impact Award to David Weingarden, recognizing a leader whose work has strengthened the cultural infrastructure artists and communities rely on.
As Vice President of Concerts + Events at Z2 Entertainment, David has helped shape Colorado’s independent music landscape while advancing national advocacy efforts that protect live music venues.
His role in the National Independent Venue Association’s Save Our Stages campaign—securing $15 billion in Congressional relief during the 2020 shutdown—reflects a deep commitment to protecting the ecosystems that allow creativity to thrive.
⭐ David’s dedication to live music culture reinforces the foundation upon which future generations are built. Read the 📄 Award Announcement.
Meet the Stars
The evening will feature MTN LION, a powerhouse funk-jazz collaboration formed around 2021 by members of Lettuce and The Motet.
Inspired by the solitary strength and wild spirit of the mountain lion, the project blends deep grooves, soulful guitar lines, and improvisational energy into a sound that is both powerful and exploratory.
MTN LION brings together top talent from the funk and jam-band scene, including Adam Deitch and Adam Smirnoff (Lettuce), alongside Joey Porter and Garrett Sayers (The Motet). Tight grooves, high-energy performances, and improvisational jams—an immersive live music experience that sets the tone for a night where music truly leads the way.
The Venue
The Call of Music will take place at Number Thirty Eight, a one-of-a-kind venue in Denver’s RiNo Art District known for its creative energy, vibrant atmosphere, and strong sense of community.
With its expansive indoor-outdoor setting, thoughtfully curated food and drinks, and reputation as a gathering place for art, culture, and connection, Number Thirty Eight offers the perfect backdrop for an elevated evening of live music and purpose.
Corporate Partners
The Call of Music is an opportunity for corporate partners to take part in a meaningful evening that aligns community engagement with lasting impact.
Your company support helps fund ETM-CO’s in-school music programs—supporting music educators, classrooms, and students across our partner schools—while also serving as a powerful signal of trust that inspires generosity throughout the event.
👉 Download the Corporate Proposal to learn more about.