CAC ARTS NEWS No. 189
06/01/05
Editor's Note:
Greetings,
I
hope many of you have dried out by now. Memorial Day service at the cemetery
was in sunshine and we all shed coats, then overcast came in and coats were put
back on. Afterward, the wife and I went up to the Fall River Rocky Mountain
National Park entrance visitors center for lunch and watched the rain come down
as it did the rest of the afternoon. It seems that the art fair in the town
park had to endure a soggy time of it. I hope that any other art event did not
get washed out. Art events are like throwing a party and hoping that all
invited will not find an excuse not to come.
On
throwing a party, there is much to consider especially where expenses are
involved,. Sell tickets? At what price? Get an underwriter or donor to cover
expenses? Sell advertising? This is all coming close to me as I have just put
up over three large to have two Gaither Gospal singers fly in from Nashville to
come to Estes Park November 29 for a Christmas concert. Covering all the
expenses or even making a profit to benefit our non profit radio station is not
the goal. The goal is to have as many come that we have seats to enjoy two guys
that are the friendliest, warmest and talented artists one would want to meet.
We met them on an Alaskan cruise and out of thirty some artists, Stephen Hill
and Woody Wright were the friendliest to me and also made "liners" or
promos for our station. I'm thinking of $15 an adult ticket and free for
children. But it begs the question. And I assume many of you that host events
have the same question and I wish I knew the right answer. At least I have a
few months to work on it.
Yours,
Paul
Saunders
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AND NOW FOR SOME GREAT COLORADO ARTS NEWS
CAAE
News
The
Colorado Alliance for Arts Education
invites you to participate in what is sure to be one of the most exciting
professional development experiences of the summer. The National Endowment for
the Arts in Washington D.C. is sponsoring CAAE's new Innovative Teaching Through the Arts
Institute for teachers in
grades
5, 6, and 7.
This is an "Anchor Work"
institute and the work that we have chosen to anchor this workshop is the
classic Mexican film
Alambrista (The Tightrope Walker)
about a young Mexican immigrant who comes to the United States in search of
work. National film critic Dr. Howie Movshovitz will join us for an exploration
of this important work. Master teachers will guide participants through
creating lesson plans incorporating the four major arts disciplines into
lessons for math, science, language arts, and more.
Register
now!!
Institute
dates: July 24-28, 2005 Location: Auraria Campus, UCD/CCD
Registration: $150/person; $100/person for a team of two
teachers; $90/person for teams of three or more teachers. The NEA requests that
teachers come in teams of two or more, but individual teachers are welcome to
apply.
Graduate
credit is available through UCD
for $45/credit (2 credits offered).
For more information about this
institute, call the Alliance at 303-778-9374 or visit www.artsedcolorado.org .
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Arts
Education News In Colorado
On May 3, 2005, the National School
Boards Association in Washington D.C. announced that Denver Public Schools was awarded the
2005 Award for Outstanding Support and Commitment to the Arts in Education. This award is given to only one school board in
the country and is sponsored by NSBA and the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts
Education Network. CAAE submitted the nomination for DPS and wishes to
congratulate them once again on this well deserved recognition.
The
Denver Center Theater Academy is
currently accepting applications for their
High School Intensive program
being held this summer from June 13-24. The program is for students who
currently excel in school drama programs, pursue local professional work, and
who are seriously considering a career in the theater. For details please
contact DCTA at 303-446-4892.
Applications
must be received by May 31, 2005 and only 16 positions are available.
Throughout the summer months, Postoley
Dance Ensemble and Boulder County Scientific and Cultural Facilities District
will sponsor FREE Folk
Dancing Lessons outside on the
Boulder Farmer's Market Plaza on Tuesday evenings. Everyone is welcome to join
and donations are appreciated.
Please
call 303-499-6363 for more information.
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Arts
Action News
On
May 19, 2005 the U.S. House of Representatives approved the
Congressional
Arts Caucus Amendment to increase funding for:
National
Endowment for the Arts (NEA) by
$10 million, and
National
Endowment for the Humanities
(NEH) by $5 million.
Great
news for arts advocates everywhere!!
Thank
you for your support!!
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Painted Toe Society
at
the Evergreen Arts Center
June
1 to July 15, 2005
Contact: Lorene Joos, Director
Tel: 303-674-0056
Email: pirates1@msn.com
PAINTED
TOE SOCIETY AT THE EVERGREEN ARTS CENTER: The Evergreen Arts Center will presents the
Painted Toe Society in the main gallery, June 1 to July 15, 2005.
The Society is 30 artists who paint in water media, using diverse painting
styles, ranging from realistic through abstract to nonobjective. The
group meets every Monday in studio space in the Foothills Art Gallery in
Golden. Members are drawn from across the Denver Metro Area, however
one-third are local mountain area artists.
The show kicks with an opening reception
on Thursday, June 2, from 5 to 8pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to
meet the artists, enjoy an evening out in an aesthetic setting, and support our
art center.
The Evergreen Arts Center is located
next to the Buchanan Park Recreation Center in Evergreen, 32003B Ellingwood
Trail (Highway 74 and Squaw Pass Road), 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.
The
Evergreen Arts Council
Presents
SUMMERFEST,
A FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR
Saturday,
July 9, and Sunday, July 10, 2005
Contact: Antoinette Bradley
Tel: 303-674-4625
SUMMERFEST,
Fine Arts and Crafts Show:
The Evergreen Arts Council presents Summerfest on Saturday July 9, 9:00am
to 5:00pm, and Sunday July 10, 10:00 am to 4:00pm. The site of the
outstanding arts fair is the Heritage Grove, next to the Hiwan Homestead Museum
on Meadow Drive (off Highway 74) in Evergreen.
The festival features over 100 talented
artisans displaying a variety of handcrafted media. Artists from
Colorado, Arizona, Oklahoma, Nebraska and California will display handcrafted
works in jewelry, quilted items, furniture, sculpture, photography, paintings,
ceramics, wood, and fiber arts.
SUMMERFEST also presents a variety of
live entertainment. Guests will enjoy the songs of the Evergreen Chorale,
the Evergreen Children's Chorale, the Sharla Jackson Band (light), the O'Brien
Family Band and more! If you enjoy a broad selection of music, your visit
to SUMMERFEST will be made perfect with various groups performing during the
2-day festival. The kids will love the children's corner. It will
feature lots of creative activities for both children and adults to enjoy.
The Evergreen Arts Council promotes and
nurtures all forms of the arts in the mountain area. The profits that are
earned during SUMMERFEST go towards the Evergreen Arts Councils' grant's
program, granting many thousands of dollars to a variety of groups in the
Evergreen and mountain communities. Much of the Evergreen Arts Councils'
operating expenses are generously supported by the Scientific and Cultural
Facilities District (SCFD). The Evergreen Arts Council is a non profit 501
C3 Tax ID 84 0718563.
SUMMERFEST is free and represents one of
the pre-eminent arts events in the area. For further information, call
303-674-4625.
May 26, 2005
Summer
Art Classes and Camps
at
the Evergreen Arts Center
May
through August 2005
Contact:
Lorene Joos, Director
Tel: 303-674-0056
Email: pirates1@msn.com
SUMMER
ART CLASSES AND CAMPS: The
Evergreen Arts Council presents Spring and Summer Art Classes and Camps at the
Evergreen Arts Center. Classes take place May through August 2005.
Children's Art Camps will take place in June and July. For class
information and registration, call 303-674-0056, go to www.evergreenarts.org or stop in at the
Arts Center for a class Brochure.
The Center is located next to the
Buchanan Park Recreation Center, 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
Arts Hotline at 303-674-4625 or the Evergreen Arts Center at
303-674-0056.
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Cultural
Arts Council of Estes Park Presents
Thursday
Night Live
July
21, 2005
John
Denver Tribute II
Brad
Fitch and Band
Performance
Park on West Elkhorn Ave. in Downtown Estes Park, CO
7:00
PM
Free-will
Donation
The
Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park presents a second concert honoring the
late American music icon, John Denver in John Denver Tribute II, featuring Brad Fitch and his band, as part
of its 7th Annual
Thursday Night Live Summer
performance series at Performance Park in Estes Park. The concert will
begin at 7 pm on Thursday, July 21, 2005 and the audience is asked to
bring a blanket or chair for the free evening's performance.
ÒThe
purpose of this event is to celebrate the music, the works and the life of John
Denver. Last yearÕs concert was, in general, a review of his greatest
hits,Ó Fitch said. ÒThis year we are going to expand the
set list, bringing in some his lesser known songs. In planning last
yearÕs show, I had no idea just how important John Denver and his music still
are to so many people. It was a thrill to have such a large audience come
join us to listen and sing along.Ó The 2004 concert set an attendance
record for the Performance Park.
Although
Fitch has been performing music in the Estes Park area since the mid 1970s,
last year was his first John Denver tribute. ÒJoining me on stage from last year
will be Dan Downs on drums and my wife Kathy Fitch on vocals. My brother
Doug will also be returning to Estes Park from his home in Hawaii, just to
participate in this show,Ó he
said adding, ÒFor this
concert I have included three terrific bluegrass musicians to augment the core
group. On upright bass will be Amy Anderson of the Fort Collins-based T
Band and McDailey Trio, Rob Griffith of the T Band on banjo, and Susan Dailey
of the McDailey Trio on mandolinÓ.
Bob
Buford, who performed on stage at last yearÕs concert, will serve as audio
technician.
The
Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, a non-profit 501(c)(3) arts
agency, is an advocate for Colorado arts development and a
partner in historic theatre renovation. It's mission is to
ensure that the arts are an essential part of the cultural environment of
the greater Estes Valley.
Thursday Night Live is a free
summer concert series which provides a diverse mix of performing
arts suitable for audiences of all ages. In it's 7th season, a the
complete summer series can be found online at www.EstesArts.com.
The
second John Denver Tribute concert is free of charge, though a free-will
donation to the Cultural Arts Council will be accepted. For further
information, contact the Cultural Arts Council at 970-586-9203 or visit
Brad Fitch at www.cowboybrad.com.
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ASCOT
YOUTH BALLET COMPANY
PERFORMS
COPPELIA
On
Saturday, June 4, 2005, the Ascot Youth Ballet Company will perform the beloved
ballet comedy, "Coppelia", at the Pinnacle Theatre in
Littleton. This is the Ascot Youth Ballet Company's inaugural production,
choreographed and under the artistic direction of the internationally regarded
and highly-sought-after Nikoloz Makhateli.
"Coppelia"
features the artistic and flawlessly-developed technique of several
outstanding, acclaimed young dancers from the Ascot Ballet Academy, and
other excellent dancers who have trained or been coached by Mr.
Makhateli. Coppelia will be danced by Nadia Belkin, overall winner of the
2005 Youth America Grand Prix Regional Competition. Ms. Belkin was
also chosen as a finalist and danced in the 2005 Youth America Grand Prix Finals
in New York City. Swanhilda will be performed by Evelyn Turner, who
took 1st Place in the Senior Classical and 6th Place in the Senior Contemporary
divisions of the 2005 Youth America Grand Prix Regionals.
The character role of Dr. Coppelius will be performed by Jackie Nagashima,
and Nathan Vander Stoep will perform as Franz.
Several
other of Mr. Makhateli's students will also perform, many of whom
have been accepted in 2005 to such prestigious schools as the Royal
Winnipeg Ballet School of Canada; the American Ballet Theatre; Boston Ballet;
Universal Ballet; Harid Conservatory; the Rock School of Dance; Pacific
Northwest Ballet; San Francisco Ballet; Canadian International Ballet School;
and the School of American Ballet, with several students being offered partial
and full-ride scholarships.
"Coppelia"
is the delightful and fun-loving tale of young love, magic and Dr.
Coppelius's ambition to create life-size dolls with souls, set to the musical
score of Leo Delibes. Although Franz and Swanhilda, daughter of
the Burgomeister, are betrothed to each other, Franz falls in love with
Coppelia, one of Dr. Coppelius's creations. Nikoloz's Makhateli's
artistic vision and choreography, and the Youth Company's
portrayals of all of the wonderful characters of "Coppelia"
promise an outstanding ballet experience for all audiences, from those
well-acquainted with this popular ballet to those who have never had the
pleasure of enjoying it. The production is suitable for all ages, and
affordably priced as a must-see for families.
Although
"Coppelia" is the Ascot Youth Ballet Company's first ballet, Nikoloz
Makhateli has choreographed, danced and directed innumerable other ballets
through the United States and other countries. Mr. Makhateli graduated
from the Tblisi National Ballet School and the Tblisi State Institute of the
Arts, receiving his Master's Degree as a teacher, repetiteur and choreographer.
He performed as Principal Dancer with the National Theater Opera House in
(Soviet) Georgia from 1966-1992, dancing all the leading roles in the classical
repertoire and then working as a choreographer and Master Teacher with Maurice
Bejart's "Mudra-Afrique" School (Senegal), at the National Ballet
School (Nicaragua), and the Kirov (St. Petersburg). Mr. Makhateli combines his
international experience and lifelong commitment to the artistry of ballet with
his joy of teaching and inspired choreography.
"Coppelia"
will be presented on Saturday, June 4 at 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm, at the Pinnacle
Theatre located at 9136 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton, Colorado. For more
information or to purchase tickets, please call 720-338-1466.
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Conifer
Arts Festival Kicks Off Summer
Artists
from all over Colorado and the West will exhibit their wares at the Conifer
Arts Festival June 11 and 12 at West Jeff Elementary School in Conifer. The
juried fine arts and fine crafts festival features 70 artist booths, large
hands-on childrenÕs art area, concessions, community booths and lots of fun!
Live music supplied by mountain area bands will contribute to the ambiance of
the day. Fun for the whole family. Free admission, on-site and off-site
parking. Hours: Saturday, June 11, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, June 12, 10 am to 4 pm.
Conifer Arts Festival is hosted by Arts Alive! a 501(c)(3) organization,
generously supported in part by Scientific and Cultural Facilities District
(SCFD). West Jeff Elementary School is located on Barkley Road at the 285
overpass in Conifer. For more information call (303) 816-2420, e-mail info@artsavlive285.org or visit www.artsalive285.org.
Mary
Ann Tate
Marketing
Directions
(303) 670-4603
(303) 931-4824 Cell
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Carol
McAdoo Rehme
Author
- Editor - Presenter
Executive Director, Vintage Voices Inc.
CO State Liaison, National Storytelling
Network
carol@rehme.com; www.rehme.com
Managing Editor, Chicken Soup for the
Mother's of Preschoolers (2006)
Co-Author, Upcoming Chicken Soup for the Soul: Book of Christmas Virtues (2005)
For Immediate Release
Contact: Carol Rehme, Director
Vintage Voices, Inc
970-669-5791
carol@rehme.com
OR
Lynn Dean, Assistant Director
970-663-4448
LynnDean@frii.com
Vintage
Voices' Benefit Musicale to Feature Evan Orman and Friends
As a youngster he sat under the apple
tree in the backyard of Loveland's historic Johnson House and dreamed about
becoming a professional musician. Now, Evan Orman, an accomplished cellist,
will return to his boyhood home to perform under that same apple tree for his
hometown crowd.
Vintage Voices, Inc.'s "String Trio
Musicale", featuring Evan Orman and Friends, benefits the non-profit's
Silver Linings for Golden Agers program provided to the elderly residents of
area healthcare facilities.
A native Coloradoan, Orman studied cello
at North Carolina School of Arts, Banff Centre in Canada and New England
Conservatory. In Boston, he appeared regularly with the contemporary music
group Alea III. Concerto appearances include performances with
the Denver Chamber Orchestra, the Fort Collins Symphony and the Calgary
Philharmonic.
Orman, who resides in Denver, also plays
the bandoneon and performs with his tango group, Extasis.
He maintains a local following and was a past winner of the Fort Collins
Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Award.
Joining Orman to form a string trio at
the Musicale will be Summer Rhodes and Rachel Segal. Rhodes, an accomplished
violist, was a national winner of the Music Teachers Associate Collegiate
Chamber Music Performance Competition and is an active freelance musician.
Segal is a violinist who teaches, coaches chamber music and performs with the
Colorado Symphony.
The public is invited Thursday, June 23,
2005 at 7:00 p.m. The Musicale will take place on the grounds of the
120-year-old Johnson House, 1127 North Garfield in Loveland, Colorado,
currently owned by Carol Rehme, director of Vintage Voices, Inc.
Light
refreshments will be served. Tickets for the event are $40 in advance or $45 at
the garden gate. Seating is limited. For tickets or additional information,
please call 669-5791 or 663-4448.
About
Vintage Voices
Vintage Voices, Inc., a 501(c)3,
provides highly interactive arts programs in Northern Colorado health care
facilities.
The agency plans and implements an
artistic, generationally appropriate mix of thematic stories, games, visual
aids, music, and reminiscent discussion:
*Entertaining stories to spark
sociability, expand imagination, and encourage life-long learning.
*Carefully developed games to allow a
maximum of participation for those with limited physical and mental abilities.
*Hands-on tactile aids to spark
additional interest in residents and further involve the visually impaired.
*Music to touch a universal chord and to
add another layer of individual participation with a variety of sing-a-longs,
creative movement, and rhythm activities.
*Time for reminiscing and discussion to
validate residents' lifelong contributions and achievements and to further
increase self-esteem.
Vintage Voices, Inc. is supported by
grants from the Colorado Council on the Arts, The Community Foundation of
Northern Colorado, First National Bank and generous donations from the Larimer
County community-at-large. Please send your tax deductible donations to Vintage
Voices, Inc. at 1127 N. Garfield, Loveland, CO 80537.
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Elizabeth
Neubauer
Program
Administrator
The
Art Center
1803
North 7th Street
Grand
Junction, CO 81501
office:
970-243-7337, ext. 6
fax:
970-243-2482
Grandpa's Hands by Bev Lee
The
Western Colorado Center for the Arts is a nonprofit corporation organized to
promote the enjoyment and understanding of the arts through educational
programs, exhibits and the acquisition and display of a permanent collection.
Who
The Art Center
What June First Friday
Art Hop Opening Receptions for
Passages in Pastel and sculpture
exhibit The Bike of
Constant Sorrow and art
demonstrations by Summer Art Camp instructors
When Friday, June 3, 2005, 7 to 9pm, free and open to
the public
Where
The Art Center located at 1803
North 7th Street
Details
The exhibition Passages in Pastel highlights work by the members of the Colorado
Pastel Society. The exhibition is juried by renowned pastel artist Lorenzo
Chavez.
The Bike of Constant Sorrow is
an exhibition of sculptures created in association with Brown Cycle's recent
bike festival. These whimsical sculptures illustrate the sorrow caused by
having a bike that is constantly breaking down.
With hands-on participation for kids, Summer Art Camp instructors will be
demonstrating the fun and exciting projects that will be part of this year's
Summer Art Camp. Summer Art Camp registration is open to kids aged 5 to13 and
continues through August.
The Art Center will also feature piano
jazz by David Schore.
Art Center First Friday events are free
and open to the public.
Downtown
Art Hop activities, which start
at 5pm, include artists demonstrating and selling their wares at participating
shops on and off Main Street, live music, theater and restaurant specials, and
more! First Friday Art Hop is a collaboration between the Art Center and the
Downtown Partnership.
For an interview or higher resolution image, please call Elizabeth at 243-7337,