COLORADO ARTS CONNECTION
Colorado Arts news - Part 1 of 2
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Arts News to Editor and Publisher Paul Saunders at artsnews@lpbroadband.net
THANKS!
Editor's Note:
It
has been a strange year in the arts. Many wonderful art exhibitions and
concerts.
I
know because I have been involved with some and even promoted one concert. I
read all the arts news item you send for this newsletter and I thank you. I
wish I had the time to come to every event. On the other hand, it is still
tough to find arts funding and hang onto the arts programs in our schools. It
is even hard to settle into a mood what with quick cuts in movies and TV -
including the president interrupting "Once Upon a Mattress" to tell
us "I'm no dictator". Our attention spans are being forced into
shorter segments. Strange times.
As
Santa I was privilege to hear over four hundred children sing Christmas music
while gathered on a school gymnasium floor. What a wonderful sound. I vow to
record them for the radio next year. I received more hugs from little girls and
high fives from the boys. Pure love. My wish for the coming year is that you
have the sense of wonder, anticipation and love of young children. I know it is
our job as adults to make them to question and to be stressful, worried,
cynical and disillusioned to cope with the world, but know they are our hope
for the world. I envy teachers who know them every school day.
Cheers
and give thanks for those blessings we have,
Paul
Saunders
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AND NOW FOR SOME GREAT COLORADO ARTS NEWS
Greetings:
The
rather oddly-named "Results" attachment I have included in this
e-mail is a nice little article in this week's Westword about our:
Winter
Solstice Concert at Dazzle in Denver
Wednesday,
December 21
7
PM; admission is $10.
I
will be playing with Bob Schelsinger (piano), Bijoux Barbosa (bass), and the
mystery man who was somehow not included in the article, Bob Rebholz (reeds).
Reservations
are strongly suggested at 303.839.5100.
We
'spect we will have a pretty good turn-out. Here's hoping you will be part of
the fun!
lynn
skinner
"The
purpose of art is to put us in touch with our possibilities."
Edward
Albee
Here's
the link to the Westword article,
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Rabbit Hole Radio Theatre
announces:
Mythologica ~ Ancient Voices, Ancient
Tales
For
more information:
call Teri Robison at (970) 686-2414 or
email teri@rabbitholeradio.org
Mythologica
~ Ancient Voices, Ancient Tales
Fort
Collins - Rabbit Hole Radio Theatre, an artistic endeavor of OpenStage Theatre
& Company, is proud to present its third radio theatre production, Mythologica, an original radio dramatization of adapted
myths from cultures around the world. Rabbit Hole Radio Theatre's Mythologica will be broadcast on KRFC 88.9 FM, starting
Sunday, January 1st at 4:30 p.m., with each subsequent installment of the
series airing Sundays at 4:30 p.m. through March 26.
In
this unique radio drama series
Mythologica audiences will be
treated to a variety of comedic and tragic tales of adapted myths. Mythologica echoes ancient voices from Egypt, Japan, Hawaii,
India, North America and more, sharing the ancient tales of their traditions
and beliefs. The first episode,
Eight Legs and Attitude, is an
Anansi myth from West Africa, recounting Anansi's frolicking adventure to
capture the stories of the world from the Sky King. There's something for
everyone in this innovative and imaginative radio theatre project of 13
half-hour episodes.
Producing
Artistic Director for Rabbit Hole Radio Theatre, David Robison, affirms that,
"Over a hundred Colorado volunteer artists of all ages expressed their
creative abilities to develop
Mythologica through writing,
performing and sound engineering. Each episode gives voice to an ancient
culture and invites you to share in an oral tradition that began at the very
dawning of civilization. Join us on this journey through the drama,
humor, and adventure of the world's ancient heritage."
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Rabbit
Hole Radio strives to recreate the tradition of the radio drama of yesteryear,
produced with a vision for tomorrow and using the wonders of today's digital
technology. The development of
Mythologica was supported in
part by an award from the National Endowment
for
the Arts. Rabbit Hole Radio Theatre also teamed up with KRFC 88.9 FM, who
donated use of its recording studio and equipment in exchange for the premier
broadcast of the series.
Rabbit
Hole Radio Theatre is a non-profit radio entertainment production company
designed to nurture the imaginations of the public through the theatre of the
mind. It offers opportunities and training to individuals
interested in the creation of a radio theatre program, including all
aspects of writing, performing and recording. Rabbit Hole Radio
donates recorded copies of its productions to agencies representing the blind
community.
OpenStage
Theatre & Company, Rabbit Hole Radio Theatre's parent organization, was
founded in 1973 and received the 1997 Governor's Award for Excellence in the
Arts, was recognized by the Colorado Legislature and the City of Fort Collins,
and received the Colorado Community Theatre Coalition's Distinguished Merit
Award.
Rabbit
Hole Radio Theatre is sponsored by Excelsior Software, Inc. of Greeley, CO; Old
Town Square Properties of Fort Collins, CO; KRFC of Fort Collins, CO; FedEx
Kinko's of Greeley, Weld County, CO; Krueger Audio Productions of Loveland, CO;
The Healing Path Magazine of Fort Collins, CO; and Eight Days A Week
Imaging And Copy Center of Boulder, CO. OpenStage Theatre & Company
and its endeavors are supported by grants from the Colorado Council on the
Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Fort Collins Fort Fund
and Arts Alive Fort Collins.
"Listen
to the Rabbit!" at
www.rabbitholeradio.org. And visit OpenStage Theatre's website
at www.openstagetheatre.org. OpenStage Theatre & Company is a member of the
Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for not-for-profit
professional theatres.
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Subject:
Arts Events
From:
webmaster@artsavlivefc.org
NEWS
Welcome
to Arts Alive's new E-Newsletter. We will be sending you this update on
whatÕs
happening in the arts every Monday. In it you will find listings on
the
many varied and exciting arts and entertainment events in and around
Fort
Collins.
As
you can see, it is closely linked to our new website www.fctix.com. In
fact,
when you click on any listed event, it will immediately take you to
the
fctix website for more information and ticketing options. fctix is
the
most comprehensive arts and entertainment calendar on the web. We see
it
as a one-stop shopping place: you can find information on upcoming
events
and purchase tickets as well, all from one location.
The
Arts are Alive! in Fort Collins! From cutting edge theatre, a
dynamic
symphony, diverse galleries, music and dance, artists, poets,
writers
and more - the quantity and quality is absolutely astounding.
What
a wonderful city we live in!
We
hope you enjoy our E-Newsletter and help us spread the word about
fctix.com.
If you are an arts organization, we invite you to list your
programs
and events on our calendar. If you know someone who would like
to
receive this newsletter, let us know. For more information, call Arts
Alive
at 970-482-4823.
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Augustana Arts Alert
December 2005
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Please
Consider a Year-end Gift to Augustana Arts
In
this season of sharing, we would welcome your gift to ensure that Augustana
Arts will continue to enrich your life throughout the New Year by being
a/an:
-Leaders
Circle ($1,000 +)
-Friend
($500)
-Sponsor
($250)
-Patron
($100)
-Donor
($50)
Please
make your tax deductible check payable to Augustana Arts, 5000 E. Alameda Ave.,
Denver, CO 80246. And as a thank you for your donation, please read on...
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A
Private Concert to Honor our Year-End Donors!
We
have a special thank you gift for your year-end donation - a free, private
concert at the elegant and intimate Frederic C. Hamilton Family Recital Hall,
located in the Newman Center for the Performing Arts on the University of
Denver campus.
This
special donors-only event will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at
7:30PM. The program will include Dr. Cindy Lindeen Martin performing on
the beautiful William K. Coors, 56-rank, 2,848-pipe tracker organ designed and
built by Karl Schuke Orgelbauwerkstatt, Berlin. The evening will also
feature the acappella vocal quartet, AVE.
We
will send you ticket and concert details upon receipt of your gift. Thank
you!
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Volunteers
needed
Volunteers
are important to the success of Augustana Arts. If you would like to
help, please contact Donald Tallman, Executive Director at 303.763.9638.
Here
are some of our volunteer needs:
box
office,
ushers,
audio technicians,
musicians
for outreach at hospitals, hospice, schools, and Senior centers.
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Celebrate
the Season of Music
Over
the years, Augustana Arts has presented some of the most renowned national and
international musicians as well as provided an important venue for many Front
Range performing groups.
We've
donated over 25,000 free concert tickets to senior centers, halfway houses, and
other socialservice agencies.
We've
been an important resource to local public and private schools by providing
quality music education programs and after school programs to thousands of
children
in the Denver Metro Area.
Our
City Strings Outreach program provides Suzuki string instruction to children in
Aurora who would otherwise be unable to experience such a program.
And,
it's because of you. Your patronage as an audience member and as a donor
helps fuel our growth and capacity for outreach. This month, Celebrate
the Season of Music with us through a year-end gift and help us continue to
fulfill our mission to
gather
community, support the arts and delight the spirit.
Best
wishes for a wonderful holiday from the Board and Staff of Augustana Arts
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Subject:
Colorado Chamber Players PresentÏEinstein's Mozart: Two Geniuse
From:
SabineEKortals@aol.com
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Colorado Chamber Players
P.O.
Box 200143
Denver,
CO 80220-0143
303-355-2224
www.coloradochamberplayers.org
MEDIA
CONTACTS:
Dr.
Barbara Hamilton-Primus, CCP Executive/Artistic Director
Tel:
303-355-2224
E-mail:
Bhamviola@aol.com
Sabine
Kortals, Publicity
Tel:
720-566-0685
E-mail:
sabineekortals@aol.com
ALL-MOZART
PROGRAM, with poetry by Kate Light:
-
Quartet in C Major, K. 465 (‰*ÏDissonant‰*?)
-
Quintet No. 6 in E-flat Major, K. 614
PERFORMERS:
Paul
Primus, Violin
David
Waldman, Violin
Barbara
Hamilton-Primus, Viola
Jeanne
Chin, Guest Violist
Katharine
Knight, Cello
Kate
Light, Guest Narrator
DATE:
Fri., Jan. 20, 2006
LOCATION:
Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont
TIME:
2:30 p.m.
TICKETS:
$5 at the door
CALL:
303-651-8411 or 303-678-7869
DATE:
Sat., Jan. 21, 2006
LOCATION:
Shwayder Theatre, Mizel Center for Arts and Culture, 350 S. Dahlia
St.,
Denver
TIME:
7:30 p.m.
TICKETS:
$12 general, $8 students/seniors
CALL:
Mizel Center box office at 303-316-6360 or visit www.mizelcenter.org
Note:
The CCP‰*ªs concert at the Shwayder Theatre will be part of the Mizel
Center‰*ªs
2006 celebration of Albert Einstein - the multidisciplinary
project
will
also
include a theatre production and an art exhibit.
DATE:
Sun., Jan. 22, 2006
LOCATION:
University Park United Methodist Church, 2180 S. University Blvd.,
Denver
TIME:
7:30 p.m.
TICKETS:
$12 general, $8 students/seniors
CALL:
TicketsWest, 1-866-464-2626 or visit www.ticketswest.com
Note:
Following this concert, there will be a dessert reception to meet the
performers.
December
15, 2005 - Denver, Colorado - The Colorado Chamber Players (CCP)
will
celebrate the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth in a unique way:
through
the eyes of the great scientist Albert Einstein.
Indeed,
Einstein was an accomplished violinist who loved Mozart's music. He
once
said that he would have been a musician had he not become a scientist."ÏI
live
my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music. I get the most
joy
in life out of music."
"Along
with Mozart's upcoming birthday, we wanted to celebrate Einstein's
Miracle
Year Centenary," said Barbara Hamilton-Primus, CCP Executive/Artistic
Director
and violist. "In 1905, Einstein wrote four ground breaking papers,
including
his Theory of Relativity. The scientific community worldwide has been
celebrating
Einstein"s Miracle Year throughout 2005, but it is also wonderful to
recognize
his great love of Mozart's music.
"We'll
play two of Einstein's favorite Mozart works, the late Quartet in C Major and
the Quintet No. 6 in E-flat Major, and Kate Light's narration
will
give the audience some ideas about how both geniuses worked."
CCP
commissioned New York poet Kate Light to write a narration for Einstein's
Mozart. Light, who will narrate both Denver concerts, previously
wrote
the narration for Bruce Adolphe's Oceanophony - a full-length family concert
piece
for narrator and chamber ensemble which premiered in 2003 at SummerFest
LaJolla.
"The
K. 465 quartet is one of six that Mozart dedicated to Haydn," added Paul
Primus, CCP violinistÏ"They were great friends, even though they were 24
years apart in age."
"Dissonant"
is part of the quartet name because of its introduction, which actually sounds
more like late Beethoven in its adventuresome harmonies. The rest of the
quartet is refreshing and ebullient by comparison.
Similarly,
the quintet is alive with invention and beauty. Composed in the same time
period as Mozart's operaÏThe Magic Flute, it has much of the same lyricism,
optimism, rich sonorities, and folk-like melodies. In fact, the late viola
quintets are often noted as Mozart's consummate chamber music achievements.
"Today,
music and science are far apart as disciplines," said Hamilton-Primus.
"But in Einstein's youth, it was fairly common foryoung Europeans to
study
an instrument, regardless of their career. Who knows what Einstein‰'s
scientific
life would have been without his study and love of music?"
Join
us for this musical exploration of great minds!
About
the Colorado Chamber Players
The
CCP - now in its 12th season, titledÏ"Elements" - is a dynamic
chamber
ensemble
comprising 12 distinguished musicians who perform nationally and
internationally.
The CCP released its first CD, "Uplifting Discoveries from a
Generation
Lost," on the Centaur label in 1997. The chamber works presented by this
virtuoso
group have ranged from Bach to Brahms to lesser known composers, with the CCP
especially relishing the less commonly followed composers, such as
women
and Latinos, and banned composers - including blacklisted Holocaust- and
McCarthyism-era
composers. The group is ensemble-in-residence at the Mizel Arts Center and with
the Denver Young Artists Orchestra.
About
Kate Light
Kate
Light's books are The Laws of Falling Bodies, co-winner of the 1997
Roerich
Prize, from Story Line Press; and Open Slowly, Zoo Press. Her poetry has
appeared
in The Paris Review, Hudson Review, Dark Horse, Washington Post Book
World,
Feminist Studies, Barrow Street, Carolina Quarterly, Rattapallax, The
Formalis
and The Penguin Book of the Sonnet, among other publications. Light,
who
is also a professional violinist in New York City, was Visiting Poet at
Cornell
University in 2004.
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Growing Our Audience by Widening the Circle
November,2005
Theatre Night Out!