COLORADO ARTS CONNECTION
Colorado Arts news - Part 1 of 2
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Editor's Note:
Next
week's Arts newsletter will be later in the week. Spouse and I are traveling to
Southern California Thursaday.
Paul
Saunders
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AND NOW FOR SOME GREAT COLORADO ARTS NEWS
The
Speaker Series on Sunday. Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. will no longer feature
Murray Ross. Instead, Suzanne
MacAuley, UCCS Visual & Performing Arts
Department chair, will be exploring the
folk lore of The Arabian Nights.
Contact:
Amanda Mountain
719-262-3114
ARABIAN
NIGHTS EXPLORES
MIDDLE EAST WITH SPECIAL EVENTS
In an unprecedented collaboration,
Colorado College and THEATREWORKS at UCCS are joining forces to create The Arabian Nights. The production is a featured part of the
Pikes Peak Library District's
All Pikes Peak Reads project and
will run in the Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater October 7-16, then moving to
Colorado College's Armstrong Hall October 20-30. Shows are
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Saturday Matinees at 2 p.m. (no matinee on
Oct. 8) and Sundays at 4 p.m. Adults are $22-$25; children 16 and under
are only $12 each. Group discounts are available. Anyone with a
valid Colorado College or UCCS student I.D. receives free tickets (one per
I.D.). Call 262-3232, or log on to www.uccstheatreworks.com to get your
tickets now!
As always, the magic begins with special
events planned around the show.
EVENTS AT THEATREWORKS - Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater
UCCS OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION - Oct. 7
at 6 p.m. - Cost: FREE
Join us in our lobby before the show to
kick off this creative collaboration with belly dancing, music, food and more!
SATURDAY WINE TASTING - Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.
- Cost: $20 per person
Take a trip around the world without
leaving the lobby! Saturday evening before the show, we'll have an expert
discussing wine from a specific region. Each tasting will be accompanied
by an array of mouth-watering cheeses.
CAST
PARTY - Oct. 8 after the 7:30 p.m. performance - FREE
Mingle with the cast of The Arabian Nights as they celebrate another magical production.
SPEAKER
SERIES - Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. - FREE
Suzanne MacAuley, chair of the UCCS Department
of Visual & Performing Arts, will discuss the folk lore of The Arabian Nights.
UCCS
UNIVERSITY CLUB DAY - Oct. 9 at
3pm - FREE TO MEMBERS
Join UCCS Chancellor Pam
Shockley-Zalaback as she hosts a reception for University Club members.
STAGED
READING OF "STUFF HAPPENS" - Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. - FREE
UCCS faculty and staff will this
political drama written by David Hare. The play outlines the political
events of the last two years which led up to the war in Iraq and its aftermath.
Main characters include members of the Bush administration as well as members
of Tony Blair's Labor government.
EDUCATORS
RECEPTION - Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. -
FREE
Learn more about the UCCS Theatre
Department and the new Major in Visual and Performing Arts at this free
cocktail reception hosted by Professor Laura Tesman.
STAGED
READING OF "HOMEBODY/KABUL"
- Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. - FREE
Award-winning actress Jane Fromme reads
this modern masterpiece written by Tony Kushner (Angels in America). The play, set in London and the Afghan capital at the end of the
'90s, follows the story of a lonely and over-medicated British housewife -- a
"homebody" -- falling under the spell of an out-of-date travel guide
for Afghanistan. When she finally travels to Afghanistan, she discovers
there is more to understanding other cultures than simply reading about them in
books.
FRIDAY
NIGHT FEAST -Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. - Cost: $30 per person
Featuring food from award-winning
caterer Alpine Chef, the Friday Night Feast allows you to join us at the
theater after work to enjoy a sumptuous gourmet buffet and delicious house wine
with THEATREWORKS Artistic Director Murray Ross followed by world-class
theater.
AFTERNOON
WITH THE ACTORS - Oct. 15 after
the Saturday matinee performance - FREE
Get a behind the scenes glimpse with
enlightening Q & A sessions with the cast of The Arabian Nights.
EVENTS
AT COLORADO COLLEGE - Armstrong Hall
"BLACKS IN THE ARABIAN NIGHTS"
LECTURE BY SAADI SIMAWE* -
Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. - FREE
Saadi Simawe has a B.A. from
Al-Mustansiriya University in Baghdad and an M.A. from the University of
Nebraska. He also earned both an M.A. in African-American studies and a Ph.D.
in English from the University of Iowa. He teaches English and African-American
literatures. He also offers independent projects on comparative literature and
Middle Eastern literature. He has published translations and fiction as well as
articles on African-American, Middle Eastern, and comparative literature.
*This
lecture will take place in Bemis Great Hall.
CC
OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION - Oct.
20 at 6 p.m. - FREE
Arrive a little early to help celebrate
this creative collaboration between THEATREWORKS and Colorado College with
cookies and punch before the show. It's fun for the whole family!
SPEAKER
SERIES - Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. -
FREE
Meet
the Director Clinton Turner
Davis as he discusses the process behind the production. Davis, an
adjunct associate professor at Colorado College, has been a leading force in
American theatre for 30 years, having spent much of his career in New York
involved with the world-famous Negro Ensemble Company.
STUDENT
MATINEES - Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. - $7 per person
These special student matinees feature a
talkback with the cast following each performance. Study guides for use
in the classroom are also available. Call 719-262-3114 for more
information.
SPEAKER
SERIES - Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. -
FREE
So
You Think You Can Dance? Donna
Mejia, Arabian Nights choreographer, explores how dance is used both in the
context of the play and in Middle Eastern culture. Come prepared to move!
The
Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater located near the corner of Union and Austin Bluffs
at 3955 Cragwood Drive. Armstrong Hall is located at 14 East Cache la
Poudre. No RSVPs needed for FREE events unless otherwise noted. Call
262-3232, or log on to www.uccstheatreworks.com to purchase tickets for the
Friday Night Feast or Saturday Wine Tasting.
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Press
Contact: Yvonne Weeres
(719) 228-3043, yweerespc@pepsilane.com
AMERICAN
WOMEN IN RADIO AND TELEVISION
AWRT
hosts the Network 'N kNosh
New Name - New Place.Same great
fun!! Whether you're looking for a lead
on
a job, in need of getting up to date on industry happenings, or just want to
meet new friends, AWRT Network 'N kNosh (formerly Phantom Event) are the
perfect place for you. This low-maintenance cocktail hour is a fantastic
opportunity to get back in the game after being buried in work for a
while. Your $5 admission buys you appetizers, and happy hour specials on
drinks will be going all throughout the event!
The
next Network 'N kNosh will be held Thursday, October 6th, from 5 pm to 7 pm at
Paradox Lounge, 528 S. Tejon, located at the south entrance to Southside
Johnny's. Complementary food and cash bar will be available. No
RSVP required.
The
mission of AWRT is to advance the impact of women in the electronic media and
allied fields by educating, advocating, and acting as a resource to its members
and the industry.
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A&E
CALENDAR LISTINGS: Swallow Hill's Four Weeks of Music (10/3 -
10/30)
From:
"RJ Betancourt" <rudy@swallowhill.com>
Week
of October 3 to 9
Celtic Jam | Monday, October 3, 7 p.m.
Swallow Hill Cafˇ
TXS: $1 at the door
Michael Thompson hosts a rollicking and
casual Celtic session for all
players, beginning to advanced. Bring
your voice, bring your instrument,
bring a song to share, or just come,
hang out, and listen.
Song Circle | Tuesday, October 4,
7 p.m.
Swallow Hill Cafˇ
TXS: $1 at the door
The focus is on singing, and open to
all! Bring a song to share, "Rise
Up Singing," or just yourself - and
participate in the time-honored folk
tradition
of passing on music by sharing it. Come to lead, listen,
share, and learn - all styles and instruments
are welcome!
Blues Jam | Wednesday, October 5,
7 p.m.
Swallow Hill Cafˇ
TXS: $1 at the door
John Toebbe of the Colorado Blues
Society will host this new and
exciting acoustic blues jam. Bring your
favorite songs to share or
simply unleash your best blues licks.
The format is casual and the
emphasis is on fun. Hey, even folkies
get the blues!
Medina | Thursday, October 6, 6:30 p.m.
Swallow Hill Cafˇ
TXS: $7 at the door
Tony Medina has been a true positive
force in the Denver-area music
scene since his arrival 12 years ago. As
an Open Stage host he has
brought a sincere love of music and
unselfish support of his fellow
musicians. That has endeared him to all
who have come in contact with
him. The same traits shine through in
his music. His monstrous soulful
voice and percussive blues-laced guitar
have created an ever-expanding
devoted fan base.
More info:
http://events.swallowhill.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=676&c=39&pg=4
<http://events.swallowhill.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=676&c=39&pg=4>
Pierce
Pettis & Erica Wheeler | Friday, October 7, 8 p.m.
Daniels Hall @ Swallow Hill
TXS:
$12 in advance; $15 day of show
Singer-Songwriter
Day: October 8 @ 12 p.m.
<http://www.swallowhill.com/music_school/classes/class825.html>
Whether
youÕre a budding singer-songwriter, a
seasoned professional or just
someone who enjoys great music, you
wonÕt want to miss this very special
event. Swallow Hill is bringing together
an incredible line-up of
songwriters, performers, and technical
know-how in a mini-festival
designed to show you all aspects of the
singer-songwriter world. This is
a unique opportunity to learn from these
artists, hear them perform and
hear them speak about their craft and careers.
Featuring: Pierce Pettis,
Erica Wheeler, Claudia Schmidt, Ben
Senterfit, Tom Corona, Celeste
Krenz, Christy Wessler, Carla Sciaky and
Freya Lustie. Click here
<http://www.swallowhill.com/music_school/classes/class825.html>
for
more information and to register.
Swallow Hill raises $4,000 to help
Katrina relief efforts
Through an agreement with the American
Red Cross, Swallow Hill will
donate $4,000 to the New Orleans'
Musicians Clinic raised on the
September 11 benefit concert. When the
New Orleans' Musicians Clinic was
founded in 1998, they had a simple
mission: To sustain our musicians in
mind, body and soul. (www.
wwoz.org/clinic). And now our dedicated staff
feel that the very soul of our culture
is in jeopardy and we are doing
all we can to keep the music alive.
More than 100 musicians, volunteers and
Swallow Hill staff donated their
time and effort for this event. An
estimated audience of 400 fans
attended and enjoyed the concerts
presented by artists including Hudson
St. Salvage, Janet Feder, Larry
Sandberg, Bonnie Carol, Eileen Niehouse,
Perpetual Motion, Loose Cannon, Harry
Tuft, Safe Harbor, Dakota Blonde,
Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore, Chris
Engleman, Ross Martin, Chris Daniels,
Dan Treanor & African Wind, Clay
Kirkland, Bruce Bouck, Madame Andrews
and
many more.
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Lynn Skinner Sings The Music of Joni Mitchell
Bob
Schlesinger (piano); Ron Bland (bass); Larry Thompson (drums); Bob Rebholz
(reeds); Michael Stanwood (autoharp, didgeridoo); Eric Levine (violin)
Friday,
October 21 at 7:30 PM
Rock
N' Soul Cafe
5290
Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder
ALL
AGES WELCOME
Tickets
$10 Advance; $12 Door - available only through:
Joni
Mitchell Theme menu:
JONI MITCHELL
SPECIAL
$9.00 plus tax
(Choose
1 drink, 1 snack, 1 dessert)
Chelsea
Morning Chai
Sweet
Bird Mocha (Raspberry Mocha)
Both
Sides Now Bagel (Everything Bagel with Chicken Salad)
Big
Yellow Taxi Croissant (Ham, Turkey, or Spinach)
Woodstock
Wonderful (Pecan Pie)
Banquet
Delight (Blueberry Pie)
Come
join us, and spread the word!!
Questions?
303.239.6021 or vocalynn@earthlink.net
Thanks,
as always.
lynn
skinner
"The
purpose of art is to put us in touch with our possibilities."
Edward
Albee
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Boulder County Arts Alliance
Music
Boulder
County Arts Alliance
2590
Walnut St., Ste 9
Boulder,
CO 80302
303-447-2422
12/12/2004 to 12/5/2005
SUNDAY NIGHT JAZZ SHOWCASE JAM
Mark Diamond and Big Swing Trio host
this weekly jazz jam. High level musicianship creates great music to enjoy for
the players, and the listeners alike. Food and drink available.
WHEN: Every Sun 7:30-10:30 pm
WHERE: Boulder Outlook Hotel, 800 28th St., Boulder
COST: FREE
CONTACT: 303-443-2922 or 303-443-3322
WEBSITE: jazzarts.org/diamond.cfm
1/2/2005
to 12/4/2005
DIXIELAND JAZZ JAM SESSION
Boulder Friends of Jazz sponsors an open
jam session where musicians sit in with a paid back line. Listening, dancing,
and toe-tapping is encouraged.
WHEN: First Sunday of each month, 2- 5 pm
WHERE: Tri-City Elks Lodge, 525 Main St., Louisville
COST: $5 members, $7 non-members
CONTACT: 303-449-5930
WEBSITE: www.boulderfriendsofjazz.org
8/30/2005
to 11/30/2005
FACULTY TUESDAYS
CU Faculty members perform each Tuesday
WHEN: Every Tues through November, 7:30 pm
WHERE: Grusin Music Hall, Imig Music , 18th St. &
Euclid Ave, Boulder
COST: Free
CONTACT: CU Concerts Box Office at (303) 492-8008 or
visit http://www.colorado.edu/music/Events/index.html
WEBSITE: www.colorado.edu/music/Events/index.html
9/15/2005
to 10/22/2005
LONGMONT CHORALE : "AFTONEN: MUSIC OF SCANDINAVIA"
The Longmont Chorale opens the season
with a concert of music from the Scandinavian countries. The music of Grieg,
Sibelius, Alfven, and others will showcase the rich singing traditions of
Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
WHEN: 10/22, 7:30 pm
WHERE: Grace Church, 2415 Lake Park Drive, just west of
Hover off of HW 66, Longmont
COST: $10 for adults $8 for students and seniors
CONTACT: Longmont Chorale 303-651-SONG (7664)
WEBSITE: www.longmontchorale.org
10/1/2005
JULIE ALBERS
Angel Gil-Ordonez, conductor; Julie
Albers, cello; Turina-- Oracion Del Torero de Falla-- El amor Brujo (Suite);
Tchaikovky-- Variation on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33; Bartok-- Divertimento for
Strings; Bartok-- Rumanian Folk Dances
WHEN: Sat., 10/1, 7:30 pm
WHERE: Macky Auditorium, Boulder
COST: varies
CONTACT: (303)449-1343 x2
WEBSITE: www.boulderphil.org
10/2/2005
CHAMBER CONCERT AT HISTORIC RYSSBY CHURCH
Boulder Bach Festival presents: Freelyn
Jeffers Memorial Concert at Historic Ryssby Church. Presenting Peasant &
Coffee Contatas and Sinfonia. Featuring Karen Holvik, soprano; Robert Spillman,
Music Director; and, Chamber Players.
WHEN: Sun, 10/2, 2 pm Reception. 3 pm Concert.
WHERE: Historic Ryssby Church, 9000 N. 63rd Street,
Longmont
COST: Adults $45. Students $15.
CONTACT: 303.776.9666
WEBSITE: www.boulderbachfest.org
10/3/2005
ETOWN RADIO SHOW WITH BUDDY GUY &TOSHI REAGON
Buddy Guy is a Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, chief guitar influence to rock icons, a pioneer and a living link to Chicago's halcyon days of electric blues. Also appearing is Toshi Reagon, the folk- funk-genre-be