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Marijuana Event Brings Money and Attention to Colo. Symphony - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Marijuana Event Brings Money and Attention to Colo. Symphony

By Megan O'Neil

Marijuana is providing a fundraising high for the Colorado Symphony, which has raised tens of thousands of dollars and lots of attention by offering what appears to be the first attempt to lure donors with a pot-smoking opportunity.

The orchestra last month hosted the first of three fundraising concerts to take place this summer, dubbed “Classically Cannabis: the High Note Series.” Supporters are invited to bring their own marijuana to enjoy at the event. Private consumption of pot has been legal in the state since January.