CAC
ARTS NEWS No. 218 - 01/03/05 Part 1
COLORADO ARTS CONNECTION
Colorado Arts news - Part 1 of 2
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Send your information and copy for the next CAC
Arts News to Editor and Publisher Paul Saunders at artsnews@lpbroadband.net
THANKS!
Editor's Note:
Today
I bring to the Editorial spot Paul Fiorino:
Paul
Saunders
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Happy
New Year To All,
This
the first day in a year of Celebration. Our Great State of Colorado is
going to be
130
on August 1st, and so we must dance and sing throughout the year,
celebrating our heritage. It will be through the arts and humanities
and a campaign for our preservation, restoration and environment;
Colorado's great qualities for life, that
we
can celebrate, and resort to that which is most needed in a time of
uncertainty.
Colorado
has passed C and we will now wait and see, if we see any of it go to thee.
All
who work so diligently, passionately and volunteering to do that which is most
rewarding, has a year to show that we count, as individuals and organizations.
Our
State Legislature, School Boards and Municipalities now have all the data,
facts
and figures of how important the arts in education are, and we can help, by
showing
what we do, Counts.
Colorado
has the infrastructure in place throughout the State to bring this 130th
Birthday
to everyone by way of the Dance. Our Official dance is that of the Square,
that
Western Folk Dance that brings people together, and dance as one, among
another. Dance is the key to fitness, of which our State is in first
position, with
our
love of Sports, Outdoors and....... The Arts. We need to know who we are
and
how
we got here.
August
1, 1876 we became the 38th, The Centennial State. Beautiful Colorado
is
entering a year we are branded and advancing our visibility to the World.
A
time that will bring others here and there, knowing that we are given a
chance
to
show the importance of maintaining a healthy environment, opportunity to
express our arts, heritage and preservation of all that is good for the spirit,
mind and body.
I
believe that story belongs to everyone, everyplace and, this year it belongs to
Brookvale,
who shares the birthday week. The place you may know as a
potential educational arts enclave, and philanthropic
activity center for Colorado,
at
the base of Mount Evans. There is so much for every community to get
involved with and none more than your own history. Discover your pioneers
and your
families
heritage, and how we got to this 130th
year. Celebrate by involving
yourself
in advocacy, activities, and especially................... Let's Dance.
Paul
Noel Fiorino
Please
join, volunteer and build the constituency.
www.coloradoartsconsortium.org
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Subject:
Fwd: BCAA News & Deadlines January 2006
Calvin's
exhibit, "The Elusive Bird of the Tundra" runs through January 2006.
Store hours are daily 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. More
about Art on the Walls Exhibits...
The
next Artist's reception for Angella M. Dirks' month long exhibit of whimsical
paintings is on Tuesday, February 7, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
The
next Art on the Walls call for entries is March 15, 2006. See www.bouldercountyarts.org
for details.
Business
of Arts Workshops
Community
Cultural Arts Forum, Building Participation in the Arts
Boulder
Chamber of Commerce, 2440 Pearl St, Boulder
Cost: Free
Co-sponsored
by the City of Boulder Arts Commission and Boulder Convention and Visitors
Bureau.
Board
representatives and staff of local Cultural Arts Groups are invited to
participate in this forum to learn about and discuss regional initiatives for
2006 including Cultural
Heritage Tourism and Incorporating Diversity
through Inclusiveness.
During this evening's roundtable discussions, we will capture existing audience
development strategies and imagine new strategies to benefit the arts community
as a whole.
Audience
Development Part 1 - A New Framework for Building Participation in the Arts
Tuesday,
February 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Dairy
Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut, Boulder
Cost: $5 members of BCAA and The Dairy, $10
non-members
Learn
about and discuss A New
Framework for Building Participation in the Arts the RAND Report. The purpose of the report
is to better understand the process by which individuals become involved in the
arts and to identify how arts institutions can most effectively influence this
process.
For
a list of ALL our Winter & Spring 2006 workshops, please visit http://www.bouldercountyarts.org/workshops.htm.
Grants
& Deadlines
BCAA/Addison
Mini-Grant Coaching Session
Thursday,
January 19, 5-6:00 p.m.
BCAA
office in the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Suite 9, Boulder
Attendance
at the coaching session is highly recommended for first time applicants or
applicants with questions about the grant, due on January 26, 2006.
BCAA/Addison
Mini-Grant Applications Due
Thursday,
January 26, 5:00 p.m.
BCAA
office in the Dairy Center for the Arts
The
BCAA/Addison
Mini-Grant Program is designed to sustain the creative work of
emerging individuals and small arts organizations (operating budget of
$50,000 or less). $500 grants are available for artistic projects and equipment
purchases. Applications can be downloaded from http://www.bouldercountyarts.org/addison.htm.
For
a list of all 2005 and prior grant recipients, please visit our website at: www.bouldercountyarts.org/projects.htm
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ARTS
ALIVE IN Ft. COLLINS
:
Opening
Night for the Arts A little food, A little art, And great theater. . .
Here's
an idea! How about a night out that supports the arts? A little
food,
a little art, great local theater, and if your pocketbook is a
little
slim, this price is just right!
COCOA-Colorado
Coalition of Artists, Arts Alive and the Rocky Mountain
Bullhorn
present Opening Night for the Arts on Friday, January 6. The
evening
begins at 6:00 pm in the Lincoln Center Columbine Room with a
kick
off party featuring delicious food provided by area restaurants and
a
silent auction of original art and more. At 8:00 pm, enjoy OpenStage
Theatre's
production of A Bright Room Called Day. After the performance,
guests
are invited to the COCOA studio for a reception following the
play.
A
Bright Room Called Day, written by Tony Kushner, Pulitzer Prize-winning
author
of Angels in America, and directed by Peter Anthony is a powerful
portrayal
of individuals confronted with political catastrophe. The
Chicago
Tribune heralded A Bright Room Called Day as "brash, audacious
and
a good deal of theatrical fun."
Tickets
for Opening Night for the Arts are $25 and include the Opening
Night
for the Arts Party in the Lincoln Center Columbine Room followed by
OpenStage
TheatreÕs performance of A Bright Room Called Day in the Mini
Theater.
Tickets can be purchased at the Lincoln Center Box Office,
970-221-6730
or by calling COCOA at 970-221-3017 or Arts Alive at
970-482-2232.
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*For Immediate
Release Amanda Mountain
Sales & Marketing Director
719-262-3114
VAGINA
MONOLOGUES IS COMING!
THEATREWORKS
is proud to present
a
benefit production of Eve Ensler's
"The
Vagina Monologues"
_
_ _ _
FOUR
PERFORMANCES ONLY!
at
the Dusty Loo Bon Vivant
Theater
Feb.
2, 3, 4 & 5 at 7:30pm
Who:
THEATREWORKS
What:
A benefit production of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues", raising
funds for local organizations CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) & TESSA
(formerly the Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence)
Where:
Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater, 3955 Cragwood Drive (near corner of Union/Austin
Bluffs)
When:
Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 2, 3, 4 & 5 at 7:30pm
Admission:
$30 includes admission to a special V.I.P. reception prior to each performance
Contact:
Toni Laney, tbmlaney@yahoo.com
Goal:
To raise awareness to stop violence against women and girls and to raise funds
for our beneficiaries - TESSA (formerly Center for Prevention of Domestic
Violence) and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Sponsored
by: THEATREWORKS
To
more information, or to purchase tickets now, log on to www.uccstheatreworks.com, or call 719-262-3232.
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SWALLOW HILL
MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Denver's Home for Folk, Roots & Acoustic Music
FOUR
WEEKS OF MUSIC
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday,
December 28, 2005
TICKETS
& INFORMATION
Daniels
Hall | Tuft Theater | The Cafˇ
303.777.1003
| www.swallowhill.com
71
East Yale Ave. Denver, CO 80210
CONTACT:
R.J.
Betancourt
303.765.2488
January 2
to 29 Concerts and Events
Highlights: Teacher Fest & Sampler Day (1/7) | John McEuen (1/13) | Wendy Woo & Nina Storey (1/14) | Mack Bailey & Chris Nole (1/20) | Celeste Krenz (1/21) | Adrian Legg (1/27) | Chuck Pyle (1/28)
Updated
Concert Listings at www.swallowhill.com
Check
upcoming concerts: February
Week of January 2 to 8
Celtic
Jam | Monday, January
2, 7 p.m.
Swallow
Hill Cafˇ
TXS:
$1 at the door
Back
by popular demand! 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, January
3, 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, January
4, 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!
Teresa
Storch | Thursday, January
5, 7:30 p.m.
Swallow
Hill Cafˇ
TXS:
$7
Her
voice is remenicient of Natalie Merchant with a hint of Suzanne Vega. She plays
a percussive and catchy guitar that gives a nice edgy contrast to her smooth
vocal style. Combine that with an energetic delivery and you have a recipe for
a truly entertaining experience. Come celebrate the start of another year of
excellent shows in the Cafˇ and see why more and more folks are finding out
Teresa is terrific.
More
info: http://events.swallowhill.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=676&c=40&pg=1
Old-Fashioned
Hootenanny | Friday, January
6, 7:30 p.m.
Tuft
Theatre @ Swallow Hill
TXS:
$3 pay or play
This
month's Hoot is our yearly Christmas Hoot, where we often have a surprise guest
or two, and many songs of a holiday nature. This early in the season the songs
have not yet worn thin (if they do at all). Come and participate in this very
special hoot! Our hootenannies are a combination open stage, mass sing-a-long
and groovin' good time, in the company of the godfather of folk music in
Denver, Harry Tuft. In the cozy environs of the Tuft Theater, the hootenanny is
set up like an open stage, with a signup sheet (sign-up starts at 7:00). It's a
chance to join in the centuries-old tradition of sharing musical ideas with
like-minded folks. An old-fashioned hootenanny is the best possible place to
learn new songs and new licks, and to hear old songs performed in entirely new
ways.
O'Brien
Family Band CD Release Concert w/guest Liz Masterson | Friday, January 6, 8 p.m.
Daniels
Hall @ Swallow Hill
TXS:
$12 in advance; $15 day of show
The
"family that entertains families" is back! For those of you who may
have missed their picnic concert at Four Mile Historic Park this past summer,
now you can catch them a second time. The O'Brien family - Dan (dad), Janette
(mom), Maura and Kyle - return to bringing their singing, yodeling and fiddling
talents to the Swallow Hill stage. Providing the band's foundation is dad on
guitar with his own original songs and mom on bass. The multi-talented children
Kyle and Maura also do more than their share of the musicianship. Both kids
hold multiple awards in fiddling as well as yodeling competitions.
More
info: http://events.swallowhill.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=702&c=39&pg=4
Teacher
Fest & Sampler Day |
Saturday, January 7, 2 - 10 p.m.
Swallow
Hill
TXS:
$16 in advance; $18 day of show
Swallow
Hill's nationally known Music School is THE place to learn folk, roots and
acoustic music. From blues guitar to Australian didgeridoo, we've got you
covered! If you've ever thought of taking up an instrument, or if you just want
to check out what Swallow Hill's Music School has to offer, this event is the
perfect way to get started. Whether you love bluegrass, blues, Irish, folk,
singer-songwriter or any other kind of acoustic/roots music we guarantee there
will be something for you, so come join in the fun!
More
info: http://www.swallowhill.com/music_school/classes/class864.html
Week of January 9 to 15
Bluegrass
Jam | Tuesday, January
10, 7 p.m.
Swallow
Hill Cafˇ
TXS:
$1 at the door
Patrick
Cherry hosts a high-energy Bluegrass jam session for experienced and
intermediate players alike. Beginners also welcome. Co-sponsored by Colorado
Bluegrass Music Society. Open to all.
Open
Stage | Thursday, January
12, 7 p.m.
Swallow
Hill Cafˇ
TXS:
$1 at the door
Got
a song you've just got to share? Come play at our open stage. Sign-ups are at
6:30. Sets are 2-3 songs, depending on the number of players performing. Hosted
by Phillip Douglas.
Armando
Zuppa CD Release Party |
Friday, January 13, 8 p.m.
Tuft
Theatre @ Swallow Hill
TXS:
$12 in advance; $15 day of show
Armando
brings his European boldness and Jazz's subtlety to create a unique style and
sound. Tonight he presents his new recording, Soup Kitchen, that once again
features the likes of Ross Martin, Eric Thorin and other local heroes. Of
Armando's previous CD,
Westword writes, "Zupperman is a breezy, good-timey offering that moves from
ragtime rhythms to more exploratory jams and good old-fashioned country.
Worldly and playful,
Zupperman firmly establishes its
hero as a welcome new character on the local scene."
More
info: http://events.swallowhill.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=703&c=39&pg=
An Evening with John McEuen | Friday, January 13, 8 p.m.
Daniels
Hall @ Swallow Hill
TXS:
$21 in advance; $24 day of show
For
this concert at Swallow Hill, John comments, "For this time at Swallow
Hill, one of my favorite venues, I will be bringing my L.A. pickin' buddy, Matt
Cartsonis. Matt is one of the finest singers I know (the only one in L.A. I
know who sings like he is from Kentucky - that high bluegrass lonesome sound),
and a funny guy with funny songs all accompanied by his hot licks on mandola
and guitar. You may have seen Matt with Warren Zevon (played with him for his
last 6 years), Austin Lounge Lizards, or the group Bryndle. He is also featured
on my newest CD, Round
Trip. And sitting in on a few
songs with us will be Warren Floyd. I can't wait!"
More
info: http://events.swallowhill.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=626&c=39&pg=
Wendy Woo & Nina Storey w/Rob Drabkin | Saturday, January 14, 8 p.m.
Daniels
Hall @ Swallow Hill
TXS:
$18 in advance; $21 day of show
Wendy
Woo returns to Swallow Hill along with Nina Storey for a night of powerhouse
singing and original spirited tunes. Multi-award winning and praised by The Denver Post as "a premier rock and folk
performer," Wendy has been named Best Singer/Songwriter by Westword five times, voted Best Boulder Musician by Boulder Weekly, Best Local Artist by Colorado Daily, and won the Colorado Lilith Fair Talent Search.
Recently she released her sixth CD,
Angels Laughing, a solo acoustic
album recorded live.
Known
to blend genres of music, Nina Storey writes and performs a seamless blend of
blues, rock, funk and pop into her own style. People
magazine hails, "With a voice like hers, pyrotechnics are redundant."
"Formal training and theory aside, songwriting is at heart a mysterious
process that's probably driven by as many different creative impulses as there
are composers. In the case of Nina Storey, the desire to write songs was a
natural outgrowth of her extraordinary gifts as a vocalist." -Performing Songwriter
More
info: http://events.swallowhill.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=598&c=39&pg=5
PRESS
RELEASE
For
Immediate Release
Tuesday,
December 27, 2005
Contact:
RJ Betancourt
rudy@swallowhill.com
| 303.765.2488
John
Denver musicians: Mack Bailey and Chris Nole perform at Swallow Hill
WHAT:
Concert by Mack Bailey & Chris Nole
WHEN:
Friday, January 20, 2005. 7 p.m.
WHERE:
71 East Yale Ave., Denver, CO 80210
TICKETS:
$23 in advance, $25 day of show
INFO
& BOX OFFICE: www.swallowhill.com, 303.777.1003
PHOTO
(MACK): www.swallowhill.com/images/artists/highrez/BaileyMack001.jpg
PHOTO
(CHRIS): www.swallowhill.com/images/artists/highrez/NoleChris003.jpg
Denver, 12/27/05 - Well known for performing with the late John Denver, singer Mack Bailey and pianist Chris Nole come to Swallow Hill on Friday, January 20th. Tom Paxton said of Mack, "In its power, clarity and shear beauty, Mack Bailey's voice reminds me of no one more than my friend, the late John Denver. I love to hear this man sing." In his home of Washington, D.C., Mack is known as "the area's most perfect tenor." An award winner, Mack has been a recipient of the Washingto
