Weekly ‘Monday Night Menagerie’ Coming to Cervantes Other Side
by Tim Wenger
If you have been looking for a fresh way to spend your Monday evenings, look no further than Cervantes Other Side. Doran Joseph is the originator of a new concept called Monday Night Menagerie, an eclectic circus-like event that will be taking place each Monday evening starting in August. According to a news release, The event has 2 different stages and an art gallery chock full of local Colorado talent every week. From bands and Dj’s to dance troupes, jugglers, and literally everything else that won’t set the venue on fire, Monday Night Menagerie is a show like none other in town and starting in August, will be a weekly powerhouse in the Denver nightlife scene.
“It’s kind of a new-school vaudeville,” says Joseph. “The idea is to combine diverse talents.” Each week the event will showcase musicians, local artists, and a wide variety of performers that will change each week. “Basically a new circus is going to be rolling in to town every Monday.”
The talent, no matter what kind it is, is sourced from around the Denver metro area and beyond by Joseph. There is no specific genre, angle, or physical act that he is looking for- anything that will entertain a crowd and make for a good story is game enough. “I go out around town almost every night talent scouting,” Joseph says. “The objectives to qualify are completely if I think you’re awesome and want you to be part of the family.”
Joseph feels that the Mile High City does not have enough to offer on Monday nights. “Monday is a really popular live music night in a lot of cities around the world and (around the) country,” he says. “Denver is under-doing it, so I had the idea to pinpoint Monday as a home base for the whole scene, to bring everyone together that wants to be a part of showcasing the talent that we have.”
The event has debuted at the Larimer Lounge, but Joseph feels that The Other Side is a better venue for the multi-stage setup he will be orchestrating. “(Cervantes) has been unbelievable in helping me put together and produce this show that is going to blow Denver away,” says Joseph.
The grand kickoff is Monday, August 3. Artists and performers interested in being a part of the Monday Night Menagerie can contact Doran Joseph at mondaynightmenagerie@gmail.com. The event has a Facebook page for those looking for more information- facebook.com/mondaynightmenagerie
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