CAC ARTS NEWS No. 179
03/22/05
Editor's Note:
You
have heard I'm sure the cliche that "no good deed shall go
unpunished". This is usually after a good deed has happened and is rather
a cynical comment when a good deed goes bad. Try this one: NO Good Idea Shall
Go Unpunished! that can be said when you have a hot ( or good) idea and you
seem to hit so many brick walls in getting the idea to fruition. My work as a
designer, by many counts has been successful, so I can't complain. However, in
the arts world, have you noticed how much time and energy goes into trying to
get a good idea off the ground? I would like to think that I'm an
optimist when it comes to hoping a good idea will be applauded just on it's merits,
but it has been my experience that too much energy is spent in either keeping
an arts endeavor or agency afloat or even starting a new and great idea. If you
are hoping for any government assistance, you will be severally punished. If
you don't have all of fellow artists or community on your side, you will be
punished. But what the heck, try anyway. Being optimistic is the only saving
grace.
Paul
Saunders
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AND NOW FOR SOME GREAT COLORADO ARTS NEWS:
Don't miss the fun at "100 for 100" at
the Evergreen Arts Center!
Contact:
Lorene Joos, Director
Tel:
303-674-0056
Email:
pirates1@msn.com
"100
for 100" AT THE EVERGREEN ARTS CENTER: The Evergreen Arts Center is introducing a new
"fun" fundraiser, the "100 for 100", April 19 - 30, 2005.
The "100 for 100" provides the opportunity to win an artwork by such
artists as Don Sahli, Anita Mosher, Kate Loomiller, Susiehyer, Gail Frasier,
for the price of a ticket ($100). No one loses, since there will be a
piece of art for each ticket sold. At 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 30, the
tickets will be drawn out of a bowl one by one. The first one drawn wins
their choice of all the art works, the second gets their choice of what's left,
and so on. Which ones will be available when your ticket is drawn?
Some
of the art will be on preview in the Arts Center beginning Saturday, March
5. All the art will be hung in the gallery from April 19 to 30.
Stop by and find out what's going on!
The
Arts Center is located next to the Buchanan Park Recreation Center in
Evergreen, 32003B Ellingwood Trail, and is open Noon to 5pm Tuesday through
Sunday.
The
Evergreen Arts Council is a non profit 501 C3 Tax Id No. 84 0718563.
For
further information please call the Evergreen Arts Center at 303-674-0056 and
ask for Bonnie.
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Phil
Bair, Photography,
showing
at the Rotary Gallery at Center Stage in Evergreen
PHIL
BAIR, PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE ROTARY GALLERY AT CENTER STAGE IN EVERGREEN: Now showing at the Rotary Gallery at Center Stage
in Evergreen is Phil Bair, Photography. The show will run, March 28 -
April 17, 2005. An artist reception will be on Friday, April 1 from 5 to
6:30pm. This event is free and open to the public
Phil
Bair's photography and fascination with image manipulation goes back to his
high school multimedia mischief. In addition to his off-the-wall experiments in
the dark room, Phil would make image montages by cutting and pasting samples
from his own photography and combining them with photos from magazines and even
his father's slide photos of family vacation spots in the West. He would then
mount the montages on foam core and take pictures of the pictures with 35mm
slide film. The result was eye-popping high school multimedia presentations
that earned him the admiration of his teachers and peers, as well as nothing
but A's for photography and media.
The
Rotary Gallery at Center Stage is open during performances, on Friday and
Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm, or please call the Evergreen Arts Center
for an appointment. Directions, take Highway 74 to Meadow Drive to Iris
to Firewood.
For
further information or an appointment, please call the Evergreen Arts Center at
303-674-0056.
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DURANGO
ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES
G.O.A.L
RECEPTION
The Barbara Conrad Gallery at the
Durango Arts Center will feature artwork
from the fall 2004 and winter 2005
G.O.A.L workshops from March 22 through
March 25. G.O.A.L (Girl's
Opportunities through Arts and Leadership) is an
educational program of the Durango Arts
Center in partnership with the
Women's Resource Center for
middle-school girls. In addition to an arts
curriculum, young women work on goal
setting, leadership skills,
self-awareness and self-expression.
The reception will be held on Wednesday,
March 23 in the gallery from 5 to
6:30 p.m. Middle-school girls who are
interested in the program are
encouraged to attend, and the public is
invited.
For
more information call 259-2606.
Lanette Hartman
Administrative Assistant
Durango Arts Center
970-259-2606
DURANGO
ARTS CENTER:
From:
"durango arts center" <dac@frontier.net>
Brian
Wagner
Entry
Roundabout Artwork Project Call to Artists
The City of Durango and Three Springs of
Durango are sponsoring a Call to Artists to submit proposals for original
three-dimensional artworks to be integrated as a part of the development of two
entry roundabouts in a new community development. The 681-acre
planned community includes a regional medical center, residential
neighborhoods, retail and office commercial uses, schools, parks and trails.
The roundabouts are featured on the main roadway entrance leading into the
community.
Deadline
for Submissions is 5:00 p.m. May 13, 2005.
http://www.durangogov.org/news_detail.cfm?article=601
Additional
information is available online,
from Keith Walzak, Planning and Design
Director, Three Springs of Durango, 970-385-7776, or Linda Lewis, Staff Liaison to the Durango
Public Art Commission, 970-375-5002.
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Da Vinci Quartet
Performs April House Concerts
CONTACT:
Sabine
Kortals
Publicity,
Da Vinci Quartet
tel:
720.566.0685
email:
SabineEKortals@aol.com
general
information: 303.871.6964, www.dvq.org
WHAT:
Da
Vinci Quartet Performs House Concerts in Denver and Boulder
PROGRAM:
-
BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132
Featuring
guest violist and former Da Vinci Quartet member Margaret Miller
DENVER
DATE: Wednesday, April 6, 2005
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Private home, please call for details.
TICKETS: $20
CALL: For tickets, location details and other
information, call Sue Seitz at 303.798.1487.
Refreshments
will be served.
BOULDER
DATE: Thursday, April 7, 2005
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Wild Sage Cohousing Common House, 1650 Zamia,
Boulder, CO 80304
TICKETS: $20
CALL: For tickets, location details and other
information, call Sue Seitz at 303.798.1487.
Refreshments
will be served.
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14
March
2005
Contact: Amanda Mountain,Director of Sales & Marketing (719) 262-3114
MACK
THE KNIFE IS BACK IN TOWN
The
Threepenny Opera is not exactly
your auntŐs usual grand opera. In fact itŐs not grand at all. ItŐs an
opera that claims to be by and about beggars. Even so itŐs one of the most
popular musical works of the 20th century. Written in 1928, it has been
performed repeatedly all over the world, and is scheduled for a major Broadway production
next year. Local audiences wonŐt have to wait that long or travel that
far to see the show since
The Threepenny Opera is coming
to the Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater in a production created by THEATREWORKS in collaboration with Opera Theatre of the
Rockies. The production begins April 15 and will continue through May 8
for a total of 18 performances. Shows are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm,
Saturday Matinees at 2pm and Sundays at 4pm. Tickets are $18-$20, and all
shows take place in our theater at 3955 Cragwood Drive (near the corner of
Union and Austin Bluffs). For tickets call 719-262-3232, or log on to our
web site at www.uccstheatreworks.com.
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GRAND
LAKE:
Our
March Concert in the Pines is with Acoustic Eidolon. This is a duo that
plays and sings and I am attaching some information for you if you could
mention the concer in the community information pages, gossip colums, etc. I
would really appreciate it. I have attached a press release.
Concert in the Pines
Come and enjoy an evening with
Acoustic Eidolon
This unique duo plays music on the
guitjo (pronounced git-jo), a double neck guitar, and the cello
with a style influenced by rock, blues
and folk traditions. These two singers and song writers have a national
following so don't miss this opportunity to see them in Grand Lake.
Enjoy a glass of wine while you listen.
Saturday, March 26th, 2005
7:30 pm , Grand Lake Community House
$10.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids
Wine sponsored by Humphreys on the Board
Walk in Grand Lake
Lodging Provided by The Gateway Inn in
Grand Lake
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From: "Arts for Colorado"
<admin@artsforcolorado.org>
The
Joint Budget Committee of the Colorado Legislature recently recommended that an
additional $200,000 be placed in the Colorado Council on the Arts’
budget. The two individuals who led the effort to add these funds are
Senator Abel Tapia and Representative Tom Plant, with support of others from
the Legislative Arts Caucus. We ask that you communicate the arts
community’s appreciation of their efforts by writing or calling their offices.
Although
the inclusion of these funds is an important first step, the full legislature
will need to consider approval of the funds and you should expect communication
from us requesting further action.
Thank
you for your help. If we can retain the full $700,000 legislative
appropriation for the Council, it will be eligible to receive up to $700,000 in
matching funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Contact:
Donald Tallman - Executive Director
Phone:
303.763.9638 Cell: 720.810.0854
Fax:
303-388-1338
Email: donald@augustanaarts.org
SPECIAL
EVENT: Augustana Arts Presents England's Premier Chamber Choir,
The
Sixteen, Performing the Music of England's Premier Composer, Thomas Tallis,
the
Spirituals of Michael Tippett, and the Hymns of John Tavener.
What: Twenty-seven years of touring, abroad and in the
great cathedrals of the UK;
80
recordings, many prize-winning; a repertoire that spans 600 years, from early
European to Renaissance to Baroque to 20th Century masterpieces; its own record
label-this is The Sixteen, England's premier chamber choir in a rare
Denver appearance.
Where: Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 East
Alameda Avenue, Denver
When: Friday, April 15, 2005, 7:30 PM
Tickets: $30 Adult / $20 Senior / $10 Student
Information: 303-388-4962
Program:
THE SIXTEEN
Harry
Christophers, conductor
Sopranos
Miriam
Allan
Grace
Davidson
Julia
Doyle
Kirsty
Hopkins
Elin
Manaham Thomas
Charlotte
Mobbs
Altos
David
Clegg
William
Missin
Andrew
Olleson
Christopher
Royall
Tenors
Mark
Dobell
David
Roy
Julian
Stocker
William
Unwin
Bass
Ben
Davies
Eamonn
Dougan
Timothy
Jones
Robert
Macdonald
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It
occurred to me that I should have included a jpg of The Sixteen in my recent
press release, so I am resending the summary of this rare upcoming appearance
of The Sixteen. I'm not sure if the general public in this part of the
country is as familiar with the quality and reputation of The Sixteen,
considered to be one of the world's finest Chamber
Choirs. Denver is fortunate to be able to present The
Sixteen in concert - they are doing a rare West Coast tour, and when I found out
that their Utah date fell through, I was able to pick them up. I hope you
are able to do a preview or feature article on them. If you would
like to interview Harry Christophers, I can also arrange that. I also
forgot to include ticket information in the original press release, which
I have included in this listing...
Many
thanks!
Donald
Donald
Tallman
Executive
Director
Augustana
Arts
SPECIAL
EVENT: Augustana Arts Presents England's Premier Chamber Choir, The Sixteen, Performing the Music of England's
Premier Composer, Thomas Tallis,
the Spirituals of Michael Tippett, and the Hymns of John Tavener.
What: Twenty-seven years of touring, abroad
and in the great cathedrals of the UK; 80 recordings, many prize-winning; a
repertoire that spans 600 years, from early European to Renaissance to Baroque
to 20th Century masterpieces; its own record label-this is The Sixteen, England's premier chamber choir in a
rare Denver appearance.
Where: Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000
East Alameda Avenue, Denver
When: Friday, April 15, 2005, 7:30 PM
Information: 303.388.4678
Tickets: $30 Adult / $20 Senior / $10 Student Purchase online
at TicketsWest.com, at all King Soopers, or 1.866.464.2626
Attachment converted: Macintosh
HD:TheSixteenSmaller.jpg (JPEG/ÇICČ) (000F501F)
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MUSICIANS
NEEDED!
On June 11th and 12th, 2005, The Art
Students League of Denver is once again hosting their amazing Summer Art
Market. Each day the market will from 10am-5pm.
We
are accepting press kits from musicians who would like to be considered for the
festival. Artists must be in keeping with the feel of an outdoor festival. For
consideration, please mail a press kit (Must include CD) to:
Freya Lustie
FreyaWorks
2000 South Ogden Street
Denver, CO 80210
Absolutely no phone calls. Invitations
will be issued to musicians who have been selected.
Featuring
artists in the following categories: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture,
ceramics, fiber arts or book art, SAM is a host to wonderful artists involved
with the Art Students League of Denver. All work is original or limited
editions.
For
additional information please contact Event Coordinator, Freya Lustie at
720-301-7239 or Freya@freyaworks.com.
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COLORADO
THEATRE GUILD
P.O. Box 8625
Denver,
CO 80201-8625
Please
check out our Web Site.
www.coloradotheatreguild.org
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Julie and David Payne -
sevenagesproductions@comcast.net
Iowa Elementary School is looking for a
one-day residency.
They want a show for the whole school
followed by workshops.
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ANYONE NEED HARD FLATS?
Hi folks, the Paramount is tossing goods
again, this time HARD FLATS @
4' x 6.5'. Perhaps some 2' x 6.5's
as well. (not too heavy - just
masonite + framing) Must
pick-up by 3/16! Call TD there:
David Bortle 720-244-7665
(only used briefly, as CO Ballet dressing room
dividers)
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The new Rock Canyon H.S. theater program
is seeking the following used
items for its spring production of
"You Can't Take it With You":
-hard and soft flats
-1 set of stairs
-1-2 spot lights
Call Karen Deger McChesney, Theater
Director at Rock Canyon H.S. at
303-387-3071 or email at
k.mcchesney@comcast.net.
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Performance
Now Theatre Company is interested in sharing shop and storage space with a
theatre company on the south or southwest part of town. We've been
looking around, and units are about $1400 for @2000 sq. ft., plus utilities (@$100/month)
We are not necessarily in the position
to rent a unit for this much, but if we go in
with
another theatre company or two, splitting the costs would make it affordable
for both. If it was split three ways, we could go with an either bigger unit.
This unit would be used mainly for set storage and shop, as well as prop
storage.
If
interested in ANY way, please call us at 303-918-1500.
Thanks!
Ken Goodwin
Performance
Now
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@rts-E
Update from the Colorado Alliance for
Arts Education
March 2005
"The arts are fundamental resources through which the
world is viewed,
meaning
is created, and the mind developed." - Elliot W. Eisner
A
2003 study by the National Association of State Boards of Education concluded
that the arts are increasingly at risk of being lost as part of the core
curriculum. Congress must act to reverse these trends. Governor Mike
Huckabee (R-AR) is the current chair of the Education Commission of the
States. He has made arts education his highest priority and has said, ŇIn
the true spirit of No Child Left Behind, leaving the arts out is beyond neglect
and is virtual abuse of a child. It is certainly inexcusable.Ó Now THATŐS
taking a stand!! Please contact your state and local representatives and let
them know that the arts are a critical part of education and urge them to
introduce and support policies that will keep the arts in schools Đ visit www.votesmart.org to find the contact info
for all of your legislators. Your voice does matter Đ let it be heard!!
In
Colorado
Sign
up now for the next Innovative Teaching Through the Arts professional
development workshop, April 15-16, at Adams State College in Alamosa. This professional development opportunity is for
teachers of ALL subject areas who wish to learn new ways to invigorate and
enhance their current lesson plans by adding elements of the arts. Graduate
credit is available. http://www.artsedcolorado.org/professional.cfm
for more information and to download a registration form.
Twenty-one
school applied for this yearŐs Schools of Excellence Award. The awards ceremony is May 11, 2005 and will be
hosted by the incomparable Dianne Reeves! Join us for this showcase event
and see many of the successful arts programs in our state. You may even get
inspired to develop more arts programming in your school! Stay tuned for
more detailsÉ
Englewood's
PEAK Project (Progressive Education in
Art+Academics for Kids) recently suggested this great idea for grammar teachers:
Create Most Wanted: Grammar Error Posters Put those common grammar errors
behind bars with this visual art integration activity. Design a jail
using poster paper or light tag board. Construct the bars in such a way
that paper slips can be slid behind them. Write common grammar errors on
slips of paper and place these behind the bars. Hang jail keys that
contain the correct use of grammar at the bottom of the poster. Jail the bad
guys throughout the year as examples are presented. (adapted from The Kid's
Guide to Good Grammar, MCKerns, D.) For more information on the PEAK Project,
visit: http://englewood.k12.co.us/peak/main.html
Across
the Nation