CAC ARTS NEWS No. 159
10/19/04
COLORADO ARTS CONSORTIUM
http://www.coloradoartsconsortium.org
The
aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their
inward significance.
Aristotle
Editors Note:
Last
week's edition of CAC Arts News got through to all AOL subscribers! How about
that? But today is another day. As Louis Armsttong sings "It's A Wonderful
World!"
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This
is the week that one of two shoes drop here in Estes Park. On Wednesday morning
the EstesPark Urban Renewal Authority (EPURA) will decide whether a proposal I
submitted on behalf of the Cultural Arts Council for a 3.25 million dollar
Cultural Arts Center facility building or a commercial developers proposal for
more shops will be selected for Approval In Concept. EPURA bought a downtown
gas station for $1 million and will use a portion of the lot to extend a river
walk west.
Two
plans were presented to EPURA.
One
plan from a developer that remained anonymous is for commercial development on
the ground level and living accommodations on the second floor. EPURA has told
the developer that approximately 5,000 square feet on the south end of the
property be set aside and be shared equally with the Art Center and the
Cultural Arts Council and at "less than market rates". (what ever
that is! and for how long? 99 years? Hmmmm!).
The
other plan was a proposal by the Cultural Arts Council for a multi-purpose Arts
center for the non-profits (about 40 at last count). This proposal is not to be
confused with the original plan for a Theater and Arts complex for the south
side of Fall River in the Weist parking lot in the center of town. That complex
was conceived out of a long history of searching for a viable arts facility by
the Cultural Arts Council, FOSH and EPAC. From the Stanley Concert Hall, the
west patio at the Conference Center, the Visitors Center to the Weist Parking
lot. It would take a book to spell out the history and cast of characters (me
included!) to tell the complete story. To the Town Trustee's credit, the Weist
Theater complex was studied with paid consultants and we all had our day for
input with the architect. That was historical in of its self! However, the
facility capital costs and annual operating costs seemed to dim the prospects
of the project becoming a reality under the building and operation by the Town
of Estes Park.
Timing
is everything. The Cultural Arts Council submitted a proposal that would
"off load" some of the arts activity proposed for the Performance
Theater. With an arts facility built by the arts community for the arts
community at a much lower annual operating cost, it became apparent to the Town
that the Theater facility could be lightened up and with a lower annual
operating cost. A study by architects, Thorp and Associates is underway.
However, Wednesday maybe the day one of the proposals, one from the developer
and one from the Cultural Arts Council is selected. Despite the EPURA
restriction on the developer for the "arts", the decision will have a
lasting consequences on the arts in the Estes Valley for years, if the proposal
for the Cultural Arts Center is NOT selected. And the Council's proposal does
have a gallery space equal to and better than the developers proposal for the
Art Center! This is probably the only time that the planets have come
into alignment for something great to happen.
I
know this is not a big deal for the Colorado arts except victories are few in
the arts world of Colorado and I hope to have good news. We could all use some.
Paul
Saunders
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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Da
Vinci Quartet Presents "Muchow and Music" Homes Tour & Concert
MEDIA
CONTACT:
Sabine
Kortals
Publicist,
Da Vinci Quartet
tel:
720-566-0685
email:
SabineEKortals@aol.com
general
information: 303.871.6964, www.dvq.org
WHAT:
First
Annual Da Vinci Quartet Association Concert & Architectural Tour: The
Mid-century Modern Homes of William Muchow
DATE: Saturday, November 6, 2004
LOCATION: 3112 S. Monroe, Denver
PROGRAM:
á
Dohnanyi: String Quartet No. 3 in A minor, Op. 33
á
Bridge: "Londonderry Air"
TIMES:
á
1-4 p.m.: Home Tour (guided tour of 4-6 Southern Hill Homes, designed by
architect William Muchow)
á
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Da Vinci Quartet concert, preceded by a brief presentation
about the work and influence of William Muchow
á
5:30 p.m.: Cocktail supper hosted by Norv and Kate Brasch, 3112 S. Monroe,
Denver
TICKETS:
á
Home tour, only: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
á
Home tour, concert and cocktail supper: $50
á Note: Last chance to save 50% off the single ticket
price of any of the Da Vinci Quartet's two remaining Denver house concerts
during the 2004-2005 season)
CALL: 303-871-6964
Friday,
October 15, 2004 - Denver, Colorado -
The Da Vinci Quartet's novel and enriching approach to music presentation in
the cultural context of other art forms is about to take a leap in an exciting
direction.
In
its First Annual
Concert & Architectural Tour
on Nov. 6, the Da Vinci Quartet Association (DVQA) will present not only one of
its popular and elegant house concerts, but also an excursion through several
homes in a guided tour titled "The
Mid-century Modern Homes of William Muchow."
"The
interesting architectural angle of this new salon-style Da Vinci Quartet series
builds on our past success when we offered a 'Da Vinci Quartet in Historic
Places ' series in Colorado Springs for many years," explained Susan
Jensen, second violinist, of the event that is unique in local concert
presentations. "The 'Muchow and Music ' event that we are presenting in
Denver for the first time this year also reflects our goals for the future, to
offer many more distinctive occasions where compelling music complements a
visually aesthetic setting."
The
event begins at 1 p.m. at the home of Norv and Kate Brash, 3112 S. Monroe, Denver;
after a walking tour through several homes in the vicinity that reflect
Muchow's influence and creative force over the past 50 years, the DVQA affair
continues at the Brash residence with a brief architectural talk by Norv Brash,
followed by a Da Vinci quartet performance and cocktail supper.
"We're
excited to present the first of what we hope will be an annual tradition that
combines music, architectural art, stimulating conversation, and inspired
thought among all who attend," said Jensen.
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Da
Vinci Quartet Performs World Premiere in November
WHAT:
Da
Vinci Quartet Performs World Premiere of Andrew List's String Quartet No. 4 in
Denver and Colorado Springs
PROGRAM:
-
List: String Quartet No. 4, WORLD PREMIERE
- Adler: String Quartet No. 8
- Loeffler: String Quartet in A minor
-
McDonald: String Quartet No. 2, "Written in the Wind"
COLORADO
SPRINGS:
DATE: Tuesday, November 9, 2004
LOCATION: Colorado College, Packard Hall, 5 W. Cache La
Poudre St.
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
TICKETS: Adults $15 / Free for CC students, faculty and
staff with valid ID (other students: $8)
CALL: (719) 389-6607
Note: Due to construction at Colorado College, seating
is limited for this concert.
DENVER:
DATE: Thursday, November 11, 2004
LOCATION: University of Denver, Hamilton Family Recital
Hall, Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
TICKETS: Adults $15 / Seniors $13 / Free for DU faculty
and staff; free for all students with ID
CALL: (303) 871-6964
Notes: (1) Tickets for the Da Vinci Quartet's Newman
Center for the Performing Arts concert series may also be purchased in person
at the Newman Center Box Office, Mon-Fri 10 am-4 p.m., or call box office at
303-871-7720. Lamont series tickets may also be purchased over the phone with
Ticketmaster at 303-830-8497, online at www.ticketmaster.com, and all
Ticketmaster outlets, including Foley's, select Rite Aids, and Tower Records.
Ticketmaster charges a ticket fee. (2) FREE PARKING AT NEWMAN CENTER GARAGE.
Note: List and Adler will be present for the free and
open rehearsal of their works on Thursday, November 11, 2004, 4:30-6:00 p.m.,
Hamilton Family Recital Hall.
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Da
Vinci Quartet Presents CSYSA Competition and Concert
WHAT:
Da
Vinci Quartet Presents Second Annual Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
Association (CSYSA) Chamber Music Competition and Concert
DATE: Saturday, November 13, 2004
LOCATION: Colorado College, Packard Hall, 5 W.
Cache La Poudre St.
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
TICKETS: FREE
CALL: (719) 389-6607
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2004
Denver Mayor's Awards For Excellence In The Arts
Request for
Nominations
Mayor
John Hickenlooper and the Mayor's Commission on Art, Culture and Film continue
the annual tradition of the
Mayor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts, recognizing individuals and organizations that have made a
significant and lasting contribution to the arts in the City and County of
Denver.
Nominations
may be for:
á
Individual artists, other individuals or collaborative
á
Educators and educational institutions
á
Service and/or support to the arts
á
Arts organization
Self-nominations
are welcomed. All nominations are reviewed by a panel of Commissioners and
previous recipients of the Mayor's Award. The panel will submit candidates to
the Mayor for confirmation. This year's recipients will be the guests of
honor at a community reception hosted by the Mayor in January of 2005.
2004
Mayor's
Awards For
Excellence
In The Arts
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Nomination
Form
Name
of Nominee: (Individual or Organization)
Address
& Telephone of Nominee:
Category:
(check one)
o Individual Artist/Groups of Artists
o Other Individual/Other Collaborative
o Education
o Service and/or Support to the Arts
o Arts Organization
o Other
Provide
Information Supporting
the
Nomination:
1. Description of nominee's projects,
activity or service, and when these efforts took place. Please attach up
to two [2] pages.
2. Statement as to why the nominees
contribution to the arts is particularly outstanding. Please attach up to
one [1] page.
1. Supplemental materials - letters,
brochures, etc. Please limit to four [4] enclosures.
NOTE: Nomination
materials will be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed, adequately
stamped mailer.
Name,
address and telephone of nominator:
Please
return this form and any supplemental information on your nomination
to:
Denver
Office of Art, Culture and Film - 2004 Mayor's Awards -- 1380 Lawrence Street,
Suite 790 -- Denver, CO 80204
Deadline
for submission is 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2004
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News from the Colorado Alliance for Arts
Education
On
September 14, 2004, CAAE hosted its Annual Meeting, which is open to all CAAE
members and the general public. Featured speaker, Jared Polis,
Chairman of the Colorado State Board of Education highlighted the arts as the
key to instilling in students the Òvalues of creativityÓ, the Òvalues of
curiosityÓ and the Òdesire to learnÓ.
Remember,
Be SmART. Include the
Arts!
Other
speakers at the Annual Meeting were Mary Fulton of Education Commission of the
States, Susan Keene of the Englewood Public Schools PEAK Project, and Michelle
Moss, Denver Public Schools Board Member.
Mary Fulton highlighted ECSÕ new arts in
education policy work. Visit www.ecs.org/ArtsinEducation
for information on arts education research and visit www.ecs.org/Huckabee and see why Arkansas Governor
Mike Huckabee felt the arts were important enough to launch this 2-year
nationwide study!