Cultural Arts Comments E-NEWS No. 117 - 02/16/06

 

Cultural Arts Comments E-NEWS No. 117

02/16/06

The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park

 

OUR MISSION:

"We are committed to ensuring that the arts are

an essential part of the Cultural Environment of

the greater Estes Valley"

 

Colorado is a quality of life state and the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park is your agency to help enhance your participation in the life of the local arts.

Please see our web site Please join us as a member.

Please visit http://www.estesarts.com

 

 

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This is your Cultural Arts Comments E-NEWS newsletter

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Editorial:

 

HARDENING OF THE ARTERIES:

 

Got your attention did I?  Well, as editor, it is sometimes hard to have anyone listen, read or even care about the editors opinion. Seems like everyone has one and wants the world to know what it is - thus Blogs! Radio stations rarely voice an editorial for some reason despite the bias you may think a station possesses. Newspapers have editorials but are careful not to rattle too many subscribers and usually let a columnist take the heat. Now again that I'm on the Board of Directors of the Cultural Arts Council, I am cautioned to not say what I think sometimes in this editorial spot. After all, it is a privilege to even have this opening spot. I have had 100 or so weeks of not being on the board and doing this newsletter only as a service to the Council and even then I didn't want to abuse the privilege. Now it is time to be in tune with the concerns and real future of the Cultural Arts Council!

 

I say hardening of the arteries because it is my impression that there are representative governments from the Feds down to the local that are more and more operating on a "need to know" basis when it comes to setting policies. It is usually those affected the most that are the last to be consulted.  Many governments and organizations are closing the doors to input. Therefore, if you believe in representation, I suggest you give input to your representatives on boards and in government and elect the people who you think are responsible to you and the community. Local elections are coming. Think about it!

 

Paul Saunders

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AND NOW FOR SOME GREAT ESTES PARK ARTS NEWS

 

LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES

19th ANNUAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH ART EXHIBIT

 

The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park invites women artists who reside in the Park School District, which includes Estes Park, Allenspark, Glen Haven, Drake and Pinewood Springs and those from the northern front range to participate in the 19th Annual Women's History Month art

exhibition at the Estes Park Conference Center from March 5 - April 30, 2005.

 

The exhibition, Art from the Heart, will spotlight the diversity of styles and subject matter prevalent among the local women artists during the National Women's History Month Celebration in March and throughout April. The Women's History Month Art Exhibit has a rich tradition dating back to March 1987.  Art from the Heart will feature the artwork by women high school age and beyond.

 

Exhibition guidelines, rules and regulations are available upon request. Any woman or high school age student interested in participating must reserve their space in the show by February 22, 2006.

Art delivery will take place at the:

Estes Park Conference Center located at 204 S. St. Vrain on Tuesday February 28 from 9:30 AM to 1 PM.

 

For more information and to receive an entry prospectus call the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park at 586-9203

or E- mail:cacep@earthlink.net

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February 24 through April 23, 2006

Variations From Life:

Plein Air Painters of Estes Park 2006 Exhibition and Sale

Late Morning East of the Divide, RMNP - Jensen

 

Cultural Arts Council Fine Arts Gallery

304 E. Elkhorn Ave.

Exhibit Hours: 11 AM to 4 PM Monday - Saturday, Sunday by Appointment

The juried invitational includes over 60 works of art by 22 artist members of this organization dedicated to the promotion and art of plein air painting.

Artwork depicts Colorado landscapes and architecture in the painting mediums of  oil, pastel and watercolor.

Join us on Friday February 24 from 5 to 8 PM

Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony 

Meet the Artists and Refreshments

Best of Show Award/Southwest Art Magazine - James Biggers, Awards Judge

 

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14th Annual Imagine This!

Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park

11 AM to 4 PM  Estes Park High School

Manford & Community Drive

$1.00 Admission at the door. 

970-586-9203 for information.

 

This Estes Park community arts celebration is a winner for audiences of all

ages. Plenty of hands-on activities at 20 plus stations, silent bid auction and great music and dance

performances. Check out the website to download a complete schedule of events www.EstesArts.com.

Performers at Imagine This!

Commons Stage

            11:00 AM  Riverside Ramblers, Dixieland Jazz

            11:55 AM  Poster Competition Awards

            12:00 PM  Scott Wilseck, Keyboards

              1:00 PM  Elk Hollow, Folk Music

              2:00 PM  Jeanne Zukowski, Piano

              3:00 PM  Spotlight Ð Ft. Collins HS Student a capella group

              3:30 PM  Silent Bid Auction Ends

Theater Stage

12:00 PM

  2:00 PM

      DanceFest at Imagine This!

      Middle Eastern dances will be performed by Chandani and the Oasis

      Dancers, including new solo and group choreographies, all with lively

      music and lavish costumes.  In addition, dancers from Suzanne's

      Center Stage School of Dance will perform ballet, jazz, and

      competitive dance numbers.

 

This show will be a delight for all ages and will feature lively new dances in a variety of styles, enhanced with colorful costumes. 

Highlights of this year's DanceFest include:  a performance of ÒLose ControlÓ, the exciting routine by the award-winning competitive dance/pom team; a light-hearted traditional dance done in the style seen at women's parties of the Persian Gulf, embellished with lavishly embroidered flowing robes; ballet pointe solos from the popular Nutcracker Suite; and a lively Turkish Gypsy style dance, complete with swirling skirts.  In the hands-on spirit of Imagine This, there will even be a chance for kids (of any age) to try out some moves themselves!

 

DanceFest Announcements

 

Dance is a fun way to express your creative side while getting good exercise.  Chandani's Middle Eastern dance classes, from beginning to advanced levels, are taught at MedX.  Suzanne's Center Stage School of Dance offers ballet, jazz, tap, and other styles of dance for all ages and levels. 

Information about dance classes will be available after the shows.  You are encouraged to talk to the students or instructors, or to sign up to get more information.

 

*  DanceFest is sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park.  Special support has been  provided by:

Highland Gifts and Music, offering a wide selection of musical recordings and instruments, in the Old Church Shops, and;

KREV Radio, your hometown radio station, playing a variety of music and local interest programming.

    

The DanceFest dancers are grateful for this sponsorship and support, and also thank the audience for their attendance and encouragement!

 

* Don't miss all the family fun of Imagine This taking place just outside this auditorium! 

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Call For Auditions

EPAMTA Rocky Ridge Student Scholarships

 

Auditions for Rocky Ridge Scholarships will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the home of George and Ludene Krem, 740 Ramshorn Drive. on April 29th

 

Dr. George Krem will be the adjudicator for the EPAMTA Scholarships,and the Jo Waddell Scholarship.

 

Don Osborn will be awarding the Kiwanis Scholarship.

 

Requirements:

All students who apply must:

1) Write an essay about why they want to attend Rocky Ridge

2) Prepare one musical selection to perform at the auditions.

Call Dr. George Krem 586-6216 for further information, as students will have to sign up ahead of time for this.

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FROM FRIENDS OF FOLK:

 

 "Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water bath is to the body."

        Oliver Wendell Holmes

        US author & physician (1809 - 1894)

 

May the February sun shine favorably upon you. The current web gallery features images from Friday Friends Of Folk, plus other pictures from around the area. Images are usually posted by Tuesday of each week and will be up for a couple of weeks...so get them while you can. Just click on any of the thumbnail images to view a larger

version. You can download any of the images by right-clicking over the desired larger image and choosing "save image as". Then browse to the location of your choice and save it.

You can also view the photo gallery at :

www.eyeonestes.com or www.dickorleans.com

and follow the link to the Photo Gallery.

Here are more upcoming musical events scheduled for the Estes Park area.

 

Friends of Folk at Marys Lake Lodge - Fridays at 8:00 pm

  Open Mic Night with Special Guest Performers

  2625 Marys Lake Road  586-5958 .

Fri. Feb. 10 - Karen Nicholson & Sean Eaman

Fri. Feb. 17 - Scott Von - returns!

 

Marys Lake Lodge - Complete Music Schedule -

 Starting times: Sun., Wed. & Thurs. - 7:00 - 10:00 pm

 Fri. & Sat. - 8:00- 11:00 pm

Wednesday, February 8th - Burt Fonte

Thursday, February 9th - Burt Fonte

Friday, February 10th  - Friends of Folk

Saturday, February 11th - Ryan Spearman

Sunday, February 12th - Dick Orleans

Tuesday, Feb. 14 Valentine's Day Music

         Tavern:  Ash Ganley & Andrea   

         Grandmaison's Chalet Room - Rebecca Hazlitt on Harp

          (as well as every Sat  evening in Chalet Room)

Wednesday, February 15th - Mad Dog & John Johnston duo

Thursday, February 16th - Cornerstone

Friday, February 17th -  Dick Orleans & Friends of Folk

Saturday, February 18th - Reintarnation

Sunday, February 19th -  Dick Orleans

 

Fusion 451 Steakhouse

451 S. St. Vrain (Hwy. 7)  970-586-9840

Thursday, Feb. 16th - Jimmy Sferes 6:00-8:00 pm

 

Jazz Piano with Ray Young at Nicky's Restaurant

1350 Fall River Rd - 586-5376

Fri. Nights -- 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

 

Sunday Nite Live at Marys Lake Lodge 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sunday, Feb. 12 - Dick Orleans

Sunday, Feb. 19 -  Dick Orleans

 

Estes Park Music Festival - Stanley Hotel Winter Series 2006

   Sunday Afternoons 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm - $5.00 at the door

    (Children & Students - Free admission)

12 Feb.     Barbara  Barber,  Violin 

19 Feb.     Touch of  Brass  

Feb.    Margot  Krimmel  ( Harp and Soprano )

5  Mar.      Piano Prodigy Performers  from the American College  of  Musicians                       

12 Mar.     Violin Students of  Barbara Barber          

19 Mar.     Three/Four Trio, Violin, 2 Celli  

26 Mar.     Boulder Chamber  Chorale

 

LongZ A Mountain  Grill - 101 S. St Vrain Ave. at the junction of Hwy 36 and Hwy 7.    586-2332

Wed. nights in February - 7-10 pm

Max Wagner - Jazz

 

Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill

110 West Elkhorn Avenue - 970-586-4346

Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 pm -  The Marvelous Marmots

Saturday, Feb 18, 9 pm -  Redline

Every Friday, 8 pm - DJ & Karaoke

Saturday, Mar. 4, 9 pm - The Cheaters - featuring Michael O'Neill

 

Life is subject to change without notice, so please call ahead to verify performers and starting times (and make reservations while you're at it).

 

*For all of the open mic nights a sound system, house guitar,

and audience are provided to anyone who wishes to share their talents.

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Subject: Call for Entries! 2006 Estes Park Film Festival

 

The first ever Estes Park Film Festival is now accepting your film entries!

We are looking for the best independent feature films, documentaries, and short films in all genres.  Films accepted into the festival will be eligible to compete for cash prizes up to $1,000, and a chance to attend one of the most exciting events in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado.  To enter your film visit www.sdientertainment.com and click on film festivals.  If you have any questions please e-mail us at  info@sdientertainment.com.  We hope to see you at the festival!

The first ever Estes Park Festival will take place at The Historic Park Theatre in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado

September 15th through the 17th, 2006 with an awards ceremony on the final night!  The Festival will showcase an amazing blend of independent feature length films, short films, and documentaries.  Estes Park, Colorado, Gateway to the Rocky Mountain National Park, is the perfect back-drop for a film festival. Millions of people visit each year to enjoy the shops, golf courses, beautiful mountain scenery, horseback riding, and numerous hiking trails.  In addition to the films the Estes Park Film Festival will also serve as fundraising event to help renovate and restore the Historic Park Theatre.

 

Regular Submission Deadline

Now 2006 until May 1st, 2006

$30 Features / $20 Shorts / $15 Students

 

Late Submission Deadline

May 2nd, 2006 until June 1st, 2006

$35 Features / $25 Shorts / $20 Students

Entries received after the late deadline will not be accepted.

www.sdientertainment.com

 

Colorado Film Commission

Re-launched!

 

Congratulations to the Colorado Film Commission for its successful re-launch on Tuesday, February 7 at the Cable Center on the University of Denver campus. The Commission, whose mission is to grow and support ColoradoÕs film industry, is now a private, nonprofit organization in need of the film communityÕs support to begin these revitalized efforts. Visit www.coloradofilm.org for information on the Colorado Film Commission.

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