FEBRUARY & MARCH 2012 DOUBLE ISSUEFree Guide to Arts, Entertainment & the Great Outdoors
Vol 11 - Issues 1 & 2
CSU - Pueblo: Library to host African American Baseball Exhibit
PUEBLO â Colorado State University-Pueblo, in association with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, will host for six weeks âPride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience,â a traveling exhibit which examines the challenges faced by African-American baseball players as they sought equal opportunities in their sport beginning in the post-Civil War era. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has provided funding for the exhibit to travel to 50 selected libraries. âPride and Passionâ is based upon a permanent exhibit of the same name on display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y. The newly renovated CSU-Pueblo Library and Academic Resources Center (LARC) will host the 1,000-square-foot exhibit between February 8 and March 16. Free public lectures have been planned as part of the exhibit. For the Opening Event: on February 9th, Kadir Nelson, award-winning author/illustrator, will present: âWe are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball.â On March 12, Dr. Lawrence Hogan & Dr Robert Cvornyek, nationally recognized baseball scholars will present the closing event; âIf It Ainât Got That Swingâ, a tribute to black baseball and music in the Jim Crow Era. (Details follow in the Calendar) Two special events will focus on ethnic Colorado baseball leagues. Colorado baseball historian Jay Sanford, will share his collection and research on the Denver Post Tournament, which broke ground in 1936, when black and white teams played one another, on February 23. And on March 8th, Gabriel and Jody Lopez, authors of âFrom Sugar to Diamonds: Mexican/Spanish Baseball, 1925-1969, Stories of the Greeley Grays and the Teams that Dared to Challenge Themâ, will discuss their research and collection about the Greeley Grays, a minor league team composed primarily of
Hispanic men who worked the sugar beet fields . On March 1st, Adrian Burgos, author of âCuban Star,â the life of Negro League team owner Alex Pompez, will present the story of this proud and passionate advocate for Latino players. Details of all public events may be found in the Calendar. All showings of the exhibit and related programs will be free and open to the public. Baseball is one of Americaâs central institutions and it has long reflected the complicated and painful history of race in the United States. The story of African Americans in baseball is a remarkable and fascinating slice of American history, displaying the failures of the greater American society in solving the racial problems resulting from slavery, the Civil War and the confusion of Reconstruction. Through a cultural time line of American history that will be part of the âPride and Passionâ exhibit, visitors will be able to place the African American baseball story into the larger context of American history. For more information about the exhibit, visit www.ala.org/publicprograms. The traveling exhibition is composed of colorful freestanding panels featuring photographs of
teams, players, original documents and artifacts in the collections of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and in other institutions and collections across the U.S. The traveling exhibition content is arranged in six thematic sections, a breakdown that separates the story into cohesive chronological sections and allows flexibility to participating libraries in the display of the exhibition. 1. Finding a Way in Hard Times (1860-1887)
2. Barnstorming on the Open Road (1887-1919)
3. Separate Leagues, Parallel Lives (1920-1932)
4. Paving the Way to Integration (1933-1946)
5. Signposts for Opportunity (1947-1959) 6. Baseballâs Post-Integration Era (1959-present) For more information on local events, contact Julie Fronmueller, Assistant Professor of Library Services and exhibit coordinator, at 549-2826 or [email protected].
Art-Exhibits-Fairs-Festivals-Hikes-Music-Photography-Walks-Words-Theatre
Covers Alamosa, Beulah, Buena Vista, CaĂąon City, Cripple Creek, Florence, LaVeta, Manitou Springs, Pueblo, Salida, Westcliffe, Woodland Park & more
Pride & Passion: The African American Baseball Experience
Fun for Kids and their Families
FUn FOR THE FAMILY
R i o G R a n d e S c e n i c R a i l R o a dDepot610 State AvenueAlamosa CO877-726-Railwww.coloRadotRain.com
The holidays are over. Its back to school. The weather is, shall we say, variable? So, whatâs a family to do for fun? Weâve culled our calendar for some of the best outings for kids and their families in our coverage area. The Mountain Park Environmental Center in Beulah has a special hike for Toddlers and their folks in February and March, complete with nature, games and stories. Spend the weekend of February 3rd at Lake Pueblo State Park and with the eagles! Multiple programs for all ages include photo contests, shows, wildlife watches. On Saturday February 25th, Pueblo Youth Naturally has a program for middle schoolers. Call for details, cost & location 719-583-6566. Every other Thursday, the Fremont Center for the Arts has a special after school program for kids ages 7 and up. Special presentations, shows and interactive events abound in February and March with âWonderful Water,â âBeauty & The Beast Build A-Box-City,â âAmazing Food Detectiveâ and âSylvester & The Magic Pebbleâ at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center in Pueblo. The âT-Rex Expressâ rides again. Travel the railroad to a special dig site, accessible to all kids with a park ranger, juice & cookies. Depart Alamosa on the train. Marty Wayne presents his magic show every Friday evening at Pizza Madness in Canon City. And, since parents need inspiration also, the Manitou Springs Public Library has a lecture series; âParentingâ in February and March. See our calendar for details.
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Free Guide to the Arts and Entertainment in Alamosa, Beulah, Buena Vista, CaĂąon City,
Colorado City, Cripple Creek, Fairplay, Florence, Gardner, Guffey, LaVeta, Manitou Springs, Penrose, Pueblo, Salida, Victor, Villa Grove, Westcliffe, Woodland Park and Sur-
rounding Area.
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Annie Dawid, Editor-At-Large
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Feb / March 2012 V o l u m e 1 1 , I s s u e s 1 - 2
I n S I D E PRIDE & PASSIOn: THE AFRICAn A M E R I C A n B A S E B A L L ExPERIEnCE 1
FUn FOR KIDS AnD FAMILIES 1
OFF THE BEATEn PATH 2
THE WRITERSâ BEAT POEMS BY MARK COOnEY 3
FUn & SHOPPInG RESOURCES 3
FEBRUARY CALEnDAR 4-6
MARCH CALEnDAR 7
BACK COVER 8
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The CaĂąon Beat was born to serve CaĂąon City and environs. It covered local events with a local distribution. In the last five years, we have tripled our circulation and vastly expanded our coverage. We now distribute and cover some 16 communities and circulate to over 120 locations throughout the region. You can find The Canon Beat from Salida to Pueblo, from Colorado and Manitou Springs to Alamosa. This spring we will add the Colorado Sate Welcome Centers to our distribution list, so that more tourists will, we hope, spend more time travelling through the high mountain valleys we call home. So we are wondering whether The CaĂąon Beat is still apropos? Maybe it should be The Canyon Beat, or even The CaĂąyon Beat? With a name change we can pay homage to the town where our âragâ was born and also let everyone
know we have grown. We thought about The Beat but that seems a trifle retro. Perhaps a complete name change to Arts and Entertainment in the Valley? But, that is too generic and we cover whatâs happening outdoors as well as the festivals, the theater, the art and music scenes. Whatâs in a name you might say? We are planning a re branding and at the same time we are planning changes to both the print and online formats. Weâre working on a new website to keep you all informed of events of interest to residents and tourists alike in our valleys and communities. And, we plan to take advantage of the new social media available in this day and age. Thus we plan to have a readily update able information source for you. We encourage you to let
us know what youâd like to see or know about - a âpaperâ like this is a community effort. We try to gather the times, places and activities that are of interest - and weâd like to hear from you about what you think we should keep, what we should change and what you find useful - whether or not we currently feature it on our beat. We also like to get submissions which tell us youâre interested in writing for the print or media versions of the Beat or in sending us photographs or art work. The look of The CaĂąyon Beat wonât change so youâll be able to find us easily. We plan to stay black and white and read all over. We hope youâll like our new approach and hope you will share us with your friends and family.
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Rebranding The CaĂąon Beat
Pueblo, COFebruary 11: âLocal Spicesâ w/ Pueblo Symphony & Guest artists Daniel Brandt, violin, Dr. Zahari Metchkov Piano, Bryan Scafuri, Cello; Hoag Recital Hall, CSU-Pueblo. The Pueblo Symphony, under the direction of conductor, Dr. Jacob Chi, will present their fourth season concert of the 2011-2012 concert season on Saturday, February 11, with a program called, âLocal Spicesâ, featuring Daniel Brandt, violin; Dr. Zahari Metchkov, piano; Bryan Scafuri, cello; and Misha Izotov and Melian Nordman
Izotova, Dance Directors of Pueblo Premiere Ballet. Daniel Brandt is the Concertmaster of the Pueblo Symphony and is an Artist in Residence for Violin/Viola at Colorado State University â Pueblo. Mr. Brandt has been a soloist and leader for the Grammy nominated Santa Fe Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra, a member of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, concerto soloist with numerous orchestras, and Assistant Concertmaster of the Symphony and Baroque Orchestras at the San
Francisco Conservatory of Music. Dr. Zahari Metchkov joined the faculty of CSU-Pueblo in 2010 as an Assistant Professor of Music. He is a native of Bulgaria and holds a DMA in piano performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music. He has performed at New Yorkâs Avery Fisher Hall and Washingtonâs Kennedy Center. Bryan Scafuri is Principal Cello of the Pueblo Symphony. He received his Masters degree in cello performance at Miami University in Ohio. He is also principal cellist of the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra in addition to playing with several
other local Denver orchestras. Misha Izotov & Melian Izotova are the dance directors of Pueblo Premiere Ballet. Misha is a ballet danseur trained in the Ukraine. He joined the National Ballet & Opera Theatre in Donetsk. He began his American career with the Colorado Ballet. His wife, Melian, began her career with the Metropolitan Classical Ballet. Music to be performed by the guest artists includes: Bruchâs Violin Concerto No. 1 featuring Mr. Brandt and Bruchâs Kol Nidrei featuring Mr. Scafuri. Dr. Metchkov will be featured in Lisztâs Piano Concerto No. 1 and the dance duo of Melian & Misha Izotov will be featured in Tchaikovskyâs White Swan Pas de Deux from Swan Lake.
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Cuchara Autumnâs Eve
Ashen gray cloud deckEnwreathes, then emblanketsMountain peakâs heightsWhose dark green skirt of foothillsAflame with patches of Glowing gold of aspensAnd rust orange of scrub oak
The stream besideSings a soft applause of Billions of crashing Molecules of water
The rain beginsThe land weepsAs the dayAnd warm seasonBid goodbyeAnd helloTo approaching nightAnd the softened tonesOf winter
The Pathway Dividing
The city reigns, or so it seemsAutoâs ruckus roars byAs endless machinesOn their somber asphaltManâs houses encroachLike barricadesCityâs busyness and din -- irritates
But like weathered soldiersGuard brown pickets of the fenceDividing, the pathway runsThrough green arboreal foliage screensFending off the clutterBeyond garden radiatesA lively greenLilac fence filesIn protection of the sceneNatureâs verdant shaggy floor unfurlsRealm of plush squirrelsAnd chiming birdsAbove levitateNatureâs cotton candy cloudsOn azure blueTreeâs living wallsAnd vivid landscape viewsFrame picture
So when the city overwhelmsJust step âoutbackâTo the pathway dividingAnd experience natureâs triumphIn the urban realm
Poems by Mark CooneyMark Cooney
Mark Cooney is a 43 year old and 30 year resident of the Pikes Peak region. He writes poetry because he finds it is a skill he hasnât lost due to mental illness and finds it therapeutic both for himself and others he shares it with. His goal in life since falling to mental illness in 1995 is to improve the publicâs image of the typical victim of mental illness. Mark wrote Cuchara Autumnâs Eve on a menâs overnight church retreat on October 7, 2011 near the town of La Veta.
March 3, 2011âNorwegian Cruiseâ with the Pueblo Symphony
Concert will be held in Hoag Recital Hall on the campus of CSU-Pueblo. Guest artist is Daniel Lessner playing the Piano Concerto by Grieg. Daniel Lessner had thrilled audiences around the world with his dazzling performances and poetic interpretations of the great masterworks of the piano repertoire. Critics have hailed his playing as âbrilliant and blazing.â Daniel began his piano studies at the age of four and by the time he had turned eighteen, he had won over a hundred local and national prizes. While at the Julliard School of Music in New York city he won the schoolâs Tchaikovsky Concerto Competition. Daniel Lessner has toured extensively in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Finland, Sweden and South America. He has been on the faculty at the University of Southern California as Professor of Piano and he teaches privately in Los Angeles.
Canon City, COFebruary 26Fremont Center for the Arts presents Abe Minzer, Joyce Hanagan & Jim Bosse in a program of Mozart & more. Jim Bosse was born in New York in 1949. He began his music
career performing in rock bands. A few of the musicians Jim performed with achieved success in popular music, most notably Billy Joel, who Jim performed with from 1962-1967. Jimâs interest gradually shifted to classical music. He composes classical guitar music and arranges popular music for classical guitar. Jimâs compositions are programmatic and include suites for guitar solo and guitar ensemble. His arrangements transform rock nâ roll music into the classical guitar medium. These pieces have been a popular choice for college guitar students in the Rocky Mountain area. Jim has performed in over 400 concerts in North and South America. He has studied with Coloradoâs finest guitarists including Charles Wolzein, David Honig, Ricardo Iznaola, Masa Ito, and Alex Komodore, and has participated in over 30 master classes with many of the worldâs greatest guitarists. In 1986, Jim founded the Southern Colorado Guitar Society
and served as its first president. He taught guitar at Adams State College in Alamosa from 1995-1997 and at the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo from 1997-2000. Pianist, Abe Minzer, is creator/director of âClassically Aliveâ. Under the sponsorship of the Pikes Peak Arts Council, Classically Alive hosts over 30 musicians and other artists, and features diverse monthly at-home music/arts salons, in addition to programs at venues across Colorado. Highlights of the 2008 season included collaborations with American Cancer Society, and the Dos Americas guitar duo. The 2006 & 2007 salons featured the complete Schubert song cycles, Mostly Mozart, and 7 programs on Brahms and Schumann.
â...and thatâs why they call it the blues...âWoodland Park, COMarch 3Buddy Whittington & The Atomic Fireballs w/ Carlos Crull In his 15-years as the lead guitar player for John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Buddy Whittington gained a loyal legion of blues fans around the world through his impeccable skills on electric guitar.
Traveling with the âFather of the British Blues,â Buddy blew the crowd away at concerts in South America, throughout Europe and all around the United States. Since striking out on his own at the beginning of 2009, the Texas bluesman has completed two European tours, and played to packed blues clubs in England and on the continent. He released his first CD in 2008. Fans can find him on YouTube by searching for âBuddy Whittington and Eric Clapton.â The video clips there were taken at a major benefit concert in Liverpool, marking Mayallâs 60th birthday and his notable career contributions to the blues world. Whittington began playing the guitar at an early age, inspired by his sisterâs records of The Beatles, Rolling Stones and, in particular, John Mayallâs Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton. At the age of 14 he was already a part of the Dallas /Fort Worth music scene and playing regularly in the clubs along Jacksboro Highway. In his song âSecond Bananaâ Buddy Whittington related how it felt to be an almost anonymous sidesman playing in a band behind a famous name. Times have changed and Whittington has come out of the shadows and now occupies the main spotlight, playing his own music with his own band. While he
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F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2 ALAMOSA
Saturday, February 4
Train Ride: Taste of the San Luis â˘Valley; SLV Local Food Coalition & Rio Grande Scenic RR; Alamosa round trip LaVeta; Alamosa Depot, 610 State St.; depart 10AM return 5:30PM; $59 - $159 pp; tkts & info 877-726-RAIL & give promotion code âSLV Foodâ to agent.
Tuesday, Feb. 7- Sat., Feb.11
Live Theater: âThoughts Become ⢠Desiresâ - Xperimental Theatre; 2 one-act plays: âOrange Flower Waterâ & âBang, Bang Youâre Deadâ; ASC Theatre, 208 Edgemont Blvd.; 7:30PM; free students - $8 genâl public; 719-587-8499
Saturday, February 11
Train Ride: Romance on the Rails - â˘Valentine Train; dome car; 4-course gourmet dinner w/ live jazz band & gift bag; hotel package avail; Alamosa Depot, 610 State St.; depart 1PM; $69.50pp; tkts & info 877-726-RAIL
Saturday, February 18
Train Ride: âPub Crawlâ; Beer â˘Tasting - different brewery in each car; live band, commemorative glass for adults; special menu; Alamosa Depot, 610 State St.; depart 10AM; $69 - $79 pp; tkts & info 877-726-RAIL
Saturday, February 25
Train Ride: Photo Enhanced Train; â˘photograph historic LaVeta Pass; 3 locations for optimal vews of trains & landscape & gift; Alamosa Depot, 610 State St.; depart 10AM; $49 - $59 pp; tkts & info 877-726-RAIL
BEULAHSunday, February 5
Mid-Winter Hike: hike or snowshoe ⢠- weather permitting; MPEC, 9112 Mntn Park Rd.; 10AM - 12:30PM; $5 non-members; registration & info 719-485-4444
Friday, February 17
Nature for toddlers: short nature hike, ⢠games, stories & songs; bring water bottle & snack; dress for outdoors; MPEC, 9112 Mntn Park Rd.; 10AM; $8 non-members; registration & info 719-485-4444
Saturday, February 18
⢠Strong Walkers Retreat: w/ Bev Samek, MA, facilitator; walk the trails, stretch, health/fitness info & delicious lunch; MPEC, Mntn Park Rd.; 9:30AM - 3PM; $59 non-members; registration & info 719-485-4444
Saturday, February 25
Wilderness Survival Skills Workshop w/ ⢠Rangers Greg SMith & John Duston: MPEC, 9112 Mntn Park Rd.; 9AM - 3PM; $40 non-members; registration & info 719-485-4444
Winter Wildflower Hike: MPEC, ⢠9112 Mntn Park Rd.; 11AM; $5 non-members; registration & info 719-485-4444
BUEnA VISTASaturday, February 11
⢠26th Annual Chocolate Lovers Fantasy: benefit Alliance Against Domestic Abuse; High Country Bank, 516 US 24; 5:30PM - 8PM; $15; 719-539-7347
Thurs., Feb. 23 - Sun., Feb. 26
Festival: âStellar Days & Nightsâ - ⢠contra dancing weekend w/ live music by âThe Latter Day Lizardsâ; dance instruction, jamming, musi workshops, catered meals, cozy cabins & more; Adventure Unlimited Ranches, off CR 366; space limited; pre-register at [email protected] or 719-221-9630
CAĂOn CITYFriday, February 3
First Friday Art Walk: art openings, ⢠artists, refreshments; Historic Main St.; 5PM - 8PM; free & open to public
Art Opening Reception: Judy ⢠Weyenberg, water colors, Anita Dewitt, figurative drawings, & Dave Hyten, photos; refreshments; 416 Main St.; 5PM - 8PM; free & open to public 719-345-4070
Art Opening: Soup-R-Bowl Pottery ⢠Extravaganza; fund rasier for Fremont Center for the Arts; pottery bowl & all soup or chili you cn eat; music by Keith Dame; FCA, 505 Macon; 5PM; awards at 6PM; $15; info Mary Burke 719-285-8585
Art Opening Reception: 10th Annual ⢠Salute to Southern Colorado Artists; Royal Gorge Artistsâ Assoc.; Fremont Campus PCC, 51320 W. Hwy 50; refreshments, door prize; 6PM - 8PM; free and open to public; www.rgaa.us
Fridays: February 3, 17, & 24
⢠Magic of Marty Wayne; Pizza Madness, 509 Main St.; 6PM - 8PM
Thursday, February 9
Art After School for kids 7yrs & older; ⢠FCA, 505 Macon; 3:45PM - 4:45PM; info 719-275-2790
Friday, February 10
Comedy Jugglers: âThe Gizmo ⢠Guysâ - FCC Assoc,; Canon City HS, 1313 College Ave.; 7PM; info www.fremontcountyconcerts.org
Saturday, February 11
Concert: âJody Adams & the String ⢠Dudesâ; Canon Rose Acoustic, 4-Mile Comm. Center, East Main & Steinmeier; 6PM doors open; 7PM; $4-$6 w/ kids & students free; www.canonrose.com
Friday, February 17
Dinner & Dance Fund raiser: âSeniorsâ ⢠Senior Promâ; sponsored by Senior Services Solutions; Abbey Events
Center, 2951 U.S. 50; 6pm-9PM; $35pp; information Ronna 719-275-7189
Saturday, February 18
Mardi Gras Fund Raiser for Fremont ⢠Community Foundation: live music w/ âBig Jim Adam & John Stilwagenâ; shrimp & crawfish Cajun dinner & dancing; dress in mardi gras outfit; prizes/silent auction; Shadow Hills Golf Course; 6PM; $40; tkts & info 719-671-6768 or 719-371-1202
Thursday, February 23
Art After School for kids 7yrs & older; ⢠FCA, 505 Macon; 3:45PM - 4:45PM; info 719-275-2790
Saturday, February 25
FDR Dinner Fund raiser: 21st annual ⢠Fremont County Democrats Fund raiser; guest speaker Lt Governor Joe Garcia; wear period costume of your favorite President or First Lady; Jerry Miller, strolling Banjo player; Auction; Quality Inn Ballroom; social hour 5:30PM; dinner 6:30PM; info & tkts 719-276-9150
Concert: âBarry Wardâ; Canon Rose ⢠Acoustic, 4-Mile Comm. Center, East Main & Steinmeier; 6PM doors open; 7PM; $4-$6 w/ kids & students free; www.canonrose.com
Sunday, February 26
Exhibit Opening: âFremont County, â˘1861 - 2011â; Museum & History Center, 612 Royal Gorge Blvd.; free & open to public; infor 719-269-9036
Concert: Abe Minzer on piano, Joyce ⢠Hanagan on oboe & Jim Bosse on guitar - in a program of W. A. Mozart, Jorge Cardoso & Jim Bosse; FCA, 505 Macon; 2PM; $5 - $15; info 719-275-2790
CRIPPLECREEK
Sat., Feb. 11 - Sun. Feb. 12 &Sat., Feb. 18 - Sun. Feb. 19
Ice Festival: âA Military Salute Carved ⢠in Iceâ - ice carving w/ local & world - famous artists & festival; activities for children & adults w/ 2 ice mazes, retail& food vendors.
FLOREnCETuesday, February 7
⢠Class: âEbooksâ - learn how to check out ebooks & audio books; JC Fremont Library, 130 Church St.; 6PM; free & open to public; 719-784-4649
Friday, February 10
⢠Computer class: âAdvanced Computerâ - create, name & move from your computer to an external device; JC Fremont Library, 130 Church St.; 8AM; free & open to public; register 719-784-4649
Saturday, February 11
Second Saturday Art Walk: artists ⢠demos, live music, refreshments & more; 3PM - 5PM; info 719-784-1339
⢠Auction: Art & Antiques: proceeds benefit âPublic Art in Public Placesâ fund; Florence Art council, 111 Church Ave.; reception & preview 2PM - 4PM; auction 4PM; free & open to public; www.gatlinauction.com
Friday, February 17
⢠Computer class: âBeginning Internetâ - basics of search etc.; JC Fremont Library, 130 Church St.; 8AM; free & open to public; register 719-784-4649
⢠Art opening reception: Callie Cowden, acrylics & Sam Carlsson, photographs; Blue Spruce Gallery, 205 W. Main St.; 5PM - 7PM; free & open to public
Thursday, February 23
⢠Computer class: âBeginning Internetâ - basics of search etc.; JC Fremont Library, 130 Church St.; 6PM; free & open to public; register 719-784-4649
LAVETASunday, February 12
⢠Art Opening Reception: âWinter Showâ; SPAce Gallery, 132 W. Ryus; 4PM - 6PM; free & open to public
MAnITOU SPRInGSWednesday, February 1
Big Picture Discussion w/ John â˘
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C a l e n d a r o f e v e n t s Weiss, publisher Colorado Springs Independent; BAC, 513 Manitou Ave.; 6PM - 7:30PM; free & open to public; 719-685-1861
Saturday, February 4
⢠Jewelry Show; Chocolate, Champagne & Jewelry; find a gift for your valentine: jewelry, live music & more; Mountain Living Studio; 741 Manitou Ave; 12 Noon - 5PM; 719-685-0225
Monday, February 13
⢠Transition Move: âGrowthbustersâ; MS Library, Manitou Ave.; 6:30PM - 8:30PM; free & open to public
Saturday, February 18
⢠Festival; Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook Off w/ professional & amateur chefs; Soda Springs Park; 1000 Block of Manitou Ave.; 8AM - 12PM; 719-685-5089
⢠Parade; Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade: Memorial Park to downtown; 1PM - 2PM
Tuesday, February 21
⢠Lecture Series: âParentingâ w/ Partners for Healthy Choices; be pro-active; MS Library, 701 Manitou Ave.; 5:30PM - 6:30PM; free & open to public
Friday, February 24
⢠Friday Night Improv: Venue 515, 515 Manitou Ave.; 7:30PM; $5 -$8; 719-445-9510
PUEBLOThursday, February 2
⢠Film: âGreen Fireâ; Benefit for âWild Connections and Central Colorado Wilderness Coalitionâ; All Souls Unitarian Church, 790 N. Tejon St.; 7PM - 9PM; suggested donation $3 - $10; www.socobirds.org
Friday, February 3
⢠First Friday Art Walk: galleries open for extended hours w/ new exhibits & more, starting 5PM; Historic Union Ave., Main Street, Mesa Junction; maps at galleries
First Friday Art Walk: art opening w/ ⢠artist Helen Bennett in âTea Timeâ; Cup & Bowl Gallery, 116 Midway Ave.; 5PM - 8PM; free & open to public; 719-404-3469
⢠Festival Fridays:âBeach Party w/ The Martini Shotâ - cocktails, food &more; Jackson Conference Center, Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.; 6PM - 10PM; $4- $5; 719-295-7200
⢠Chocolate Tasting; 17th Annual YWCA Chocolate Festival;Pueblo Convention Center; 6:30-9:30 P.M.; Tickets at YWCA 801 N. Santa Fe or at the door: 719-542-6904 for info
Friday, February 3 - Sun., Feb. 5
⢠Eagle Days: slide show, photo contest, programs & wildlife watch; Lake Pueblo State Park; Open house Fri. 6:30PM - 8:30PM; various locations & multiple programs thru Sunday; details www.socobirds.org
Saturday, February 4
⢠Presentations for kids; âWonderful Waterâ w/ water model, free coloring book & more; Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.; 3 shows: 12 Noon; 12:45PM; & 1:30PM; incl. w/ admission to Buell Childrenâs Museum.
⢠Childrenâs Playhouse: âSylvester & The Magic Pebbleâ; Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.; 2 shows at 11AM & 2PM; $6; tkts & reservations 719-295-7222
⢠Banquet/Dinner; PAACO Stars and Lights Banquet; CSU Pueblo Ballroom; Jazz history you can dance to; 5:30-11:00 P.M.; tkts & info 719-557-2306
⢠Comedy Night; Damon Runyon presents Jeff Wozer & Dan McGowan; 611 North Main; 8-10 P.M.; $19; 719 564 0579
Thursday, February 9
⢠Distinguished Speaker Series: âWe are the Ship:The story of the Negro Baseball Leagueâ w/ Kadir Nelson; CSU Pueblo, LARC, Rm 109; 7PM - 9PM; free & open to public; 719-549-2576
Friday, February 10
⢠Art Opening Reception w/ artist: âEnvironMental Artâ; Helen t. White Galleries, Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.; 5PM - 7PM; free & open to public; 719-295-7200.
⢠Dinner and Show: Steel City Theatre â âThe Word is Loveâ; La Renaissance Restaurant, 217 E Routt Ave; 6-10 P.M.; $35 includes dinner; 719-994-8298.
Saturday, February 11
⢠Kidsâ Project: âBeauty & the Beast Build-a-Box-Cityâ w/ Megan Murillo: What kind of city do you want tolive in?; Buell Childrenâs Museum, Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.; shows: 12 Noon & 2PM; details 719-295-7200
⢠Contra-Dance: music w/ âNimble Fingersâ, calling w/ Chris Kermiet; Washington Childrenâs Center, Thatcher & Prairie Aves.; 7PM - walk-thr; 7:30-10PM dance; $7; www.fiddletoons.com/dance
⢠Symphony: âLocal Spicesâ w/ Pueblo Symphony & guest artists Daniel Brandt, violin, Dr. Zahari Metchkov Piano, Bryan Scafuri, Cello; Hoag Recital Hall, CSU-Pueblo, off Bonforte; 7:30-9:30 PM; $30-$35; 719-545-7967
Sat., Feb. 11 - Sun., Feb. 26
⢠Musical Theater: Lerner & Loeweâs âCamelotâ Damon Runyon, 611 North Main; various dates w/ eve & matiness; $14 - $22; details 719-564-0579
Sunday, February 12
⢠Jazz Dinner: âFor the Love of Musicâ; fundraiser for High School Band; Pueblo County HS Gym, 24951 E. Hwy 50; 6-8PM; $8, youth $5; 719-821-1332
Tuesday, February 14
⢠Wine Dinner; Pueblo Convention Center Valentineâs Day Wine Dinner; 6-10 P.M.;$50; 719-542-1100.
Thursday, February 16
⢠Dramatic Presentation; âChampion of the Buffalo Soldiers w/ Colonel Benjamin Griersonâ - the 10th Cavalry on the trail of the Apache renegade, Victorio - controversies and politics of black soldiers- portrayed by Dr. Mark Gose; El Pueblo Museum 310 N. Union; 7PM - 8:30PM; $10; 719-583-0453
Saturday, February 18
⢠Kidsâ Project: âBeauty & the Beast Build-a-Box-Cityâ w/ Megan Murillo: What kind of city do you want to live in?; Buell Childrenâs Museum, Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.; shows: 12 Noon & 2PM; details 719-295-7200
⢠Performance for kids; âAmazing Food Detectiveâ w/ secret training on food & excercise; interactive play; Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.; 2 shows: 12:30PM; & 1:30PM; incl. w/ admission to Buell Childrenâs Museum.
⢠Dinner & Dance; Fund raiser for Bessemer Historical Society w/ Carlos Crull & Friends; Pueblo Convention Center; 5:30PM; 719-564-9086
Monday, February 20
⢠Bird Watching; Great Backyard Bird Count; Raptor Center; 9-11AM; details 719-549-2414
Tuesday, February 21
⢠Cajun Dinner & Dance: Big Rodâs Fat Tuesday; authentic Cajun buffet & dancing to âDikki Duâ & the âZydeco Kreweâ; Pueblo Convention Center; 5PM - 9PM; $5 - $25; 719-564-9086
Wednesday, February 22
⢠Knee-High Nature Hour: early childhood reading program: explore nature with your toddler thru stories, music, crafts & games; Nature & Raptor Center; 10AM - 11AM; 2-4 year old free w/ paying adult; registration required; call 719-549-2414 to register.
Thursday, February 23
⢠Speaker: âDenver Post Tournament & Colorado Baseballâ w/ Jay Sanford, baseball historican; CSU Pueblo, LARC, Rm 109; 7PM - 9PM; free & open to public; 719-549-2576
Friday, February 24
⢠Show: Omarawi Mexican Folklore Dance Group presents âLive Mexico through Danceâ; Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.; 7PM - 8:30PM; $5; 719-295-7200.
Saturday, February 25
⢠Youth Environmental Training; Pueblo Youth Naturally; middle schoolers at Colorado Natural Resource site; call for details, cost & location 719-583-6566.
⢠Birdwalk; 4th Saturday Birdwalk; Raptor Center; 9AM -11AM; free: 719-549-2414.
⢠Kidsâ Project: âBeauty & the Beast Build-a-Box-Cityâ w/ Megan Murillo: What kind of city do you want tolive in?; Buell Childrenâs Museum, Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.; shows: 12 Noon & 2PM; details 719-295-7200
⢠Concert: Pueblo Choral Society & CSU-Pueblo Concert Choir present âIlluminationâ w/ W. A. Mozartâs âRequiemâ; Hoag Recital hall, CSU-Pueblo; 7:30PM; $15; 719-544-4455.
Monday, February 27
⢠Concert: âUSAF Academy Band Chamber Seriesâ; Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.; 7:30PM - 8:30PM; free & open to public; 719-295-7200
SALIDAThursday, February 2
⢠Live Music: âTrout Steak Revivalâ - bluegrass, hippiegrass; Salida Cafe, 300 W. Sackett; 7PM; 719-539-4261
Friday, February 3
⢠Live Music: âIOLAâ - folky, americana; Salida Cafe, 300 W. Sackett; 7:30PM; 719-539-4261
Saturday, February 4
⢠Live Music: âLe Chat Lunatiqueâ - jazz, swing; Salida Cafe, 300 W. Sackett; 7:30PM; 719-539-4261
Thursday, February 9
⢠Creative Mixer - socialize & catch up w/ fellow creatives; soapbox provided; snacks, cash bar; Steam Plant, 220 W Sackett; 5:30PM - 7PM; details www.salidaartworks.org
⢠Live Music: âBlues & Beyong JAMâ - hosted by Greg Colvin; Salida Cafe, 300 W. Sackett; 7PM; 719-539-4261
Saturday, February 11
⢠Live Music: âLeon Joseph Littlebirdâ - Native American Flutes &more; Salida Cafe, 300 W. Sackett; 7:30PM; 719-539-4261
Friday, February 17
⢠Party: âHippie Radioâ KWUZ w/ live music w/ â2 Weeks in Fijiâ, food from 7 local restaurants, âSalida Circus,â go-go girls, face painting & more; cash bar, prizes; Steam Plant, 220 W Sackett; 6PM - 9PM; for tkts call 719-539-2575; âafter partyâ at Tenderfoot Tavern, 9PM; w/ âBeatlesâ tribute band.
⢠Live Music: âBruce Hayesâ - rhythmandceltic grass; Salida Cafe, 300 W. Sackett; 7:30PM; 719-539-4261
Saturday, February 18
⢠Live Music: âThe Changing Colorsâ - alternative, indy, acoustic; Salida Cafe, 300 W. Sackett; 7:30PM; 719-539-4261
Sunday, February 19
⢠Hike: Quiet Use Coalition guided snowshoe hike; 5.5miles w/ 1200â of climbing; moderate to advanced hike; location TBA; free; 10AM meeting; information & RSVP 719-207-4130 or www.quietuse.org
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Tuesday, February 21
⢠Live Music: âMardi Gras w/ The Gumbo Jetsâ - Cajun DANCING music; Salida Cafe, 300 W. Sackett; 7PM; 719-539-4261
Friday, February 24
⢠Live Music: âDave McGraw & Mandy Ferrariniâ - acoustic, folkrock, americana; Salida Cafe, 300 W. Sackett; 7:30PM; 719-539-4261
Saturday, February 25
⢠Live Music: âThe Two Donsâ -
bluegrass & more; Salida Cafe, 300 W. Sackett; 7:30PM; 719-539-4261
WESTCLIFFETuesday, February 7
⢠Movie: âDirt! The Movieâ - the wonders of soil; Sustainable Ways, West Custer County Library, 209 Main St.; 4:45PM; free & open to public; www.sustainableways.org
Fri., Feb.17 - Sat., Feb.18
⢠Live Theater: âThe House of Bernarda Albaâ by Frederico Garcia Lorca; The Westcliffe Players, Historic Jones Theater, 119 Main St.; 7:30PM; $10; 719-783-3004
Sunday, February 19
⢠Live Theater: âThe House of Bernarda Albaâ by Frederico Garcia Lorca; The
Westcliffe Players, Historic Jones Theater, 119 Main St.; 2PM; $10; 719-783-3004
Thurs., Feb. 23 - Sat., Feb. 25
⢠Live Theater: âThe House of Bernarda Albaâ by Frederico Garcia Lorca; The Westcliffe Players, Historic Jones Theater, 119 Main St.; 7:30PM; $10; 719-783-3004
Tuesday, February 28
⢠Movie: âBag It!â - a day without plastic; Sustainable Ways, West Custer County Library, 209 Main St.; 4:45PM; free & open to public; www.sustainableways.org
WOODLAnD PARKSaturday, February 4
⢠Dinner & Dancingâ Scootinâ Boots & BBQâ Fund Raiser for 2012 Woodland Music Series: live music w/ âThe Black Rose Bandâ; free line dancing instruction, cash bar; Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave.; 6PM - 9:30PM; $25pp, $40couple; reservations & tkts 719-687-5284
Saturday, February 11
⢠Dinner & Dancing âString of Pearlsâ Benefit for âHelp The Needyâ; live music w/ âCraig Harmsâ Swing Factoryâ; live & silent auction; gournet dinner; Shining Mountain Golf Club, ; 7PM; $50pp; limited seating, reservations & tkts 719-687-7273
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Saturday, March 3
Train Ride: âWine-Tastingâ; Colorado â˘wineries; sample glass for adults; journal to record notes; Alamosa Depot, 610 State St.; depart 10AM; $69 - $169 pp; tkts & info 877-726-RAIL
Monday, March 5 - Fri. March 9
Live Theater: âAlmost Officesâ - ⢠Xperimental Theatre; 2 one-act comedies by Ethan Cohen; ASC Theatre, 208 Edgemont Blvd.; 7:30PM; free students - $8 genâl public; 719-587-8499
Sunday, March 11
Train Ride: âT-Rex Expressâ; fun & â˘educational; dig site accessible to all kids; park ranger presentations; juice & cookes on return ride; Alamosa Depot, 610 State St.; depart 12:30PM; $15 pp; tkts & info 877-726-RAIL
Saturday, March 17
Train Ride: âSt. Pattyâs Day Expressâ; â˘wear green; live music w/ traditional Irish pub songs; corned beef & cabbage meal; ; Alamosa Depot, 610 State St.; depart 10AM; $49 - $69 pp; tkts & info 877-726-RAIL
Saturday, March 31
Train Ride: Photo Enhanced Train; â˘photograph historic LaVeta Pass; 3 locations for optimal vews of trains & landscape; Alamosa Depot, 610 State St.; depart 10AM; $49 - $59 pp; tkts & info 877-726-RAIL
BEULAHSunday, March 4
âZukesâ Winter Walk Your Dog Hike: ⢠dogs must be leashed; MPEC, 9112 Mntn Park Rd.; 1PM - 3PM; $5 non-members; registration & info 719-485-4444
Friday, March 16
Nature for Toddlers & their Folks: ⢠explore nature, hike, games, stories; MPEC, 9112 Mntn Park Rd.; 10AM; $8 non-members; registration & info 719-485-4444
Sunday, March 18
Almost Spring Equinox Hike; MPEC, ⢠9112 Mntn Park Rd.; 9AM - 11:30AM; $5 non-members; registration & info 719-485-4444
Wednesday, March 21
Spring Equinox Drum & Storytelling ⢠Circle; MPEC, 9112 Mntn Park Rd.; 6:30PM -8PM; donations; registration & info 719-485-4444
BUEnA VISTASaturday, March 10
Walden WinterFest - Evening in ⢠Bavaria: fundraiser for Walden Chamber Music Society; dress casually in vintage ski or apres ski wear; live & recorded music, dancing, hearty German dinner, silent & live auctions; State Hwy Theater, 402 E. Main St.; 6:30PM - 10:30PM; $35pp; info & tkts 719-395-2097.
Thursday, March 15
Lecture: âAccessing Childlike Creativity: ⢠Find Your Natural Spontaneous Museâ w/ Jock Bartley; Collegiate Peaks Forum Series, BV HS Cafeteria, S. Railroad; 7PM; free & open to public; www.collegiatepeaksforum.org
CAĂOn CITYFriday, March 1
First Friday Art Walk: art openings, ⢠artists, refreshments; Historic Main St.; 5PM - 8PM; free & open to public.
Fridays: March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
⢠Magic of Marty Wayne; Pizza Madness,
509 Main St.; 6PM - 8PM.
Thursday, March 8
Art After School for kids 7 & older; ⢠FCA, 505 Macon; 3:45PM - 4:45PM; info 719-275-2790
Thursday, March 22
Art After School for kids 7 & older; ⢠FCA, 505 Macon; 3:45PM - 4:45PM; info 719-275-2790
FLOREnCESaturday, March 10
Second Saturday Art Walk: artists ⢠demos, live musci, refreshments & more; 3PM - 5PM; info 719-784-1339
LA VETAFri., March 30 - Sat. March 31
⢠Dinner Theatre: help us find whodunit! âWhack Whack - Or, Say Goodbye, Mob Styleâ; Sammieâs, 124 N. Main St; 6:30PM - 10PM
MAnITOU SPRInGSMonday, March 19
⢠Transition Move: âHow to Boil a Frog?â; MS Library, 701 Manitou Ave.; 6:30PM - 8:30PM; free & open to public
Tuesday, March 20
⢠Lecture Series: âParentingâ w/ Partners for Healthy Choices; be pro-active; MS Library, 701 Manitou Ave.; 5:30PM - 6:30PM; free & open to public
PUEBLOThursday, March 1
⢠Presentation: Adrian Burgos, author of âCuban Starâ discusses life of Negro League team owner Alex Pompez; CSU-Pueblo, Occhiato University Center Ballroom; 7PM; 719-549-2826
Friday, March 2
First Friday Art Walk: âTHink Big ...And ⢠Smallâ; art opening w/ artist Michele Rodas, wood fire pieces; Cup & Bowl Gallery, 116 Midway Ave.; 5PM - 8PM; free & open to public; 719-404-3469
⢠Art Opening Reception: âPinon Canyon Artistsâ - show illustrates Pinon Canyon region: beyond its historical significance, the beauty & mystery of the land; El Pueblo History Museum, 301 N. Union; 5PM - 8PM; free & open to public; 719-583-0453
Saturday, March 3
⢠5th Annual Southern Colorado Small Business Expo - over 90 small businesses showcase their wares; discounts; one-day specials; live entertainment, kidsâ zone, mini car show &more; Pueblo Convention Center, ; 10AM - 5PM; free & open to public; 719-549-3224
⢠Presentations for kids at the Buell Childrenâs Museum, Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.: âWonderful Waterâ w/ water model, free coloring book & more; 3 shows: 12 Noon; 12:45PM; & 1:30PM; also âCelebrate hand Weaversâ Guildâ w/ cloth spinning & cookies & milk; 12PM - 2PM; details 719-295-7200.
⢠Theater: Brian Hoffmanâs Tribute to Red Skelton: Damon Runyon, 611 N. Main; 7:30PM; $18; details 719-564-0579
⢠Pueblo Symphony w/ guest Daniel Lessner - Piano Concerto by Grieg; CSU-Pueblo, Hoag Recital Hall; 7:30PM - 9:30PM; $30 - $35; 719-545-7967.
Sunday, March 4
⢠Theater: Brian Hoffmanâs Tribute to Red Skelton: Damon Runyon, 611 N. Main; Grandparents w/ kids special: grands $12, kids $6; other adults $18; 2PM; details 719-564-0579
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⢠Concert: âVeronika String Quarter w/ guest artistâ; Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.; 5PM - 6:30PM; $; tkts & reservations 719-295-7222
Thursday, March 8
⢠Book Discusssion w/ Gabriel & Jody Lopez, authors âFrom Sugar to Diamonds: Mexican Spanish Baseballâ; CSU Pueblo, LARC, Room 109; 7-9 P.M.; 719 549 2576
Fri., March 9 - Sun., March 11
⢠Pueblo Home & Garden Show w/ demos, contests, gardening strategies & more; Colorado State Fair Grounds, 1001 Beulah Ave.; Fri 5-8PM; Sat. 10AM - 6PM; Sun 10AM - 4PM; 719-404-2020
Friday, March 9 - Sat., March 24
⢠Live Theatre: âA Comedy of Heirsâ; Impossible Players, 1201 N. Main St.; Fri. & Sat. 7PM; Sun. March 11, 2PM; $5 - 410; tkts & reservations 719-542-6969
⢠Live Theatre: Spring Melodrama; Damon Runyon Theater, 611 N. Main; 7PM - 9 P.M.; $14; call for more dates, tkts & info 719-564-0579.
Saturday, March 10
⢠Contra-Dance: music w/ âNimble Fingersâ, calling w/ Pat Tognoni; Washington Childrenâs Center, Thatcher & Prairie Aves.; 7PM - walk-thr; 7:30-10PM dance; $7; www.fiddletoons.com/dance
Sunday, March 11
⢠Theater: âBroadway Boysâ; Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.; 2 shows: 2PM & 7:30PM; $; info & tkts 719-295-7200
Monday, March 12
⢠Lecture: âIf it Ainât Got That Swing: Black Baseball & Music in the Jim Crow Eraâ - by nationally recognized baseball scholars Lawrence Hogan & Robert Cvornyek; CSU Pueblo, Library & Acad. Resource Center, Room 109; 7-9 P.M.; 719 549 2576
Friday, March 16
⢠St. Patrickâs Day Dinner & Silent Auction - benefit Southeastern Coloraod Heritage Center; corn beef & cabbage; 5PM - 6PM happy hour; 6PM dinner; details 719-295-1517.
⢠22nd Annual Pueblo Hall of Fame Banquet: Pueblo CC Foundation benefit; PCC - Fortino Ballroom; 6PM - 9PM; reservations & tkts 719-549-3301.
⢠Tribute to the Mamas & the Papas; Damon Runyon Theater, 611 N. Main St; 7PM - 9PM; $14; 719-564-0579.
Saturday, March 17
⢠Childrenâs Playhouse Series: âPeter Davisonâ juggler, dancer & physical comedian; Buell Childrenâs Museum, Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.; 2 shows: 11AM & 2PM; $6; tkts & reservations 719-295-7222.
⢠Comedy Night; Damon Runyon presents Ted Larson & David Testroet; 611 North Main; 8-10 P.M.; $19 includes 1 beverage; 719 564 0579
Thursday, March 22
⢠7th Annual Flavor of Pueblo Food & Wine Show - benefit United Way of Pueblo County; sample food & spirits; Pueblo Convention Center; 5PM - 7:30PM; 719-583-4455
Friday, March 23
⢠Live Theatre: Women of Lockerbie; Damon Runyon Theater, 611 N. Main; 7PM - 9 P.M.; $14; call for more dates, tkts & info 719-564-0579.
Saturday, March 24
⢠Cage Fighting; Nu World Media Cage Fighting; Colorado State Fair Events Center; 7-11 P.M.;719 561 8484
Monday, March 26
⢠Concert: âUSAF Academy Band Chamber Seriesâ; Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.; 7:30PM - 8:30PM; free & open to public; 719-295-7200
Tues., March 27- Sat., March 31
⢠Performance for kids; âAmazing Food Detectiveâ w/ secret training on food & excercise; interactive play; Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.; 3 shows: 12:30PM; 1:30PM & 2:30PM; $ incl. w/ admission to Buell Childrenâs Museum.
SALIDAFriday, March 9 - Sun. March 11
⢠Theater: âDancing At Lughnasaâ by Brian Friel; Stage Left Theatre Co at SteamPlant, W. Sackett; Fri. & Sat. 7:30PM; Sun. 2:30PM; $; hotline 719-539-2397 information 719-539-6375
Friday, March 16
⢠Lecture: âSongwriting: Writing from the Heart & Your Right Brainâ w/ Jock Bartley; Middle School Auditorium, 520 Milford St.; 7PM; free & open to public; www.collegiatepeaksforum.org
Saturday, March 24
Art Opening Reception: âWild Flowers: ⢠An Interpretation by Two Green-Eyed Blondsâ w/ Steph Brady & Susan Spohn; refreshments; Paquette Gallery, Steam Plant, 220 w. Sackett; 5PM - 7PM; free & open to public; 719-539-7120
WESTCLIFFESunday, March 4
⢠In Concert Presents: Jerilyn Jorgensen, violin & Cullan Bryant, piano; Historic Jones Theater, 119 Main St.; 2PM; $10; 719-783-3004
Tuesday, March 6
⢠Movie: âCarbon Nationâ - climate change solutions; Sustainable Ways, West Custer County Library, 209 Main St.; 4:45PM; free & open to public; www.sustainableways.org
WOODLAnD PARKSaturday, March 3
⢠Music Show: âBudding Whittington In Concertâ w/ âthe Atomic Fireballs & saxophonist Carlos Crullâ; Crystola Roadhouse, 20918 US 24; 8PM; $10 - $35; reservations & tkts 719-576-5945 or www.amusiccompanyinc.com
Saturday, March 24
⢠Music Show: âBig Bill Morganfield In Concertâ w/ â The Delta Sonicsâ; Crystola Roadhouse, 20918 US 24; $18 - $43; reservations & tkts 719-576-5945 or www.amusiccompanyinc.com
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is a very strong songwriter and has an excellent bluesy voice, it is of course his awesome guitar playing that sets Buddy Whittington apart. Fast and furious riffs pour out of his guitar, yet he manages to make the most difficult of stuff seem completely effortless, without even a hint of showmanship. While his style has the attack that is typical of Texas blues-rock, he also produces the sweetest of sounds. Buddy will be headlining in an appearance with âThe Atomic Fireballsâ featuring saxophonist Carlos Crull, at the Crystola Roadhouse in Woodland Park (see the calendar for details).
March 24Big Bill Morganfield & The Delta Sonics Many men try to fill their fatherâs shoes when they join the family business. Few, however, must prove they are up to the task in front of an audience as large as the one that watched Big Bill Morganfield. The blues world mourned the passing of Muddy. Muddy left not only a gaping hole on the blues scene but also a grief-stricken son contemplating how to handle the
loss. Bill bought himself a guitar and retreated into a private world, to teach himself how to play and then pay homage to his famous father. Indeed, this was the beginning of Big Bill Morganfield as a Bluesman and the start of his blues journey. That tribute was six long years in coming; years that Morganfield spent teaching himself how to play the instrument. He studied the blues styles of the past. Said Bill, âI learned the old traditional blues, songs written in the 1930âs to the 1950âs.â An evening spent playing harp at Center Stage in Atlanta with Lonnie Mack followed. The audience, which numbered 1000, went wild over the performance and set the novice musicianâs spirit afire.
The years of dedication and hard work paid off handsomely. Morganfieldâs debut album, âRising Son,â was released in 1999 to popular and critical acclaim. Guitar Player expressed their belief that Morganfieldâs album would have brought a smile to his fatherâs face. The following year, the W.C. handy Awards dubbed Watersâ son the Best New Blues Artist. Bill made his second recording in Chicago in 2001, âRamblinâ Mind,â produced by Dick Shurman. âRamblinâ Mindâ featured an appearance by Taj Mahal. Taj also contributed his original composition, âStrong Man Holler,â to the album. Chicago Tribune remarked, âitâs eerie, as if his father and Howlinâ Wolf had never left.â Billboard called âRamblinâ Mind,â âa vital step toward the blues credibility he seeks...Morganfield shows that his blues have their own depth.â Added Blues Revue, âRamblinâ Mindâ goes a long way toward earning McKinley Morganfieldâs son loads of respect.â Entertainment Weekly said, âChicago blues is a powerful force in the right hands, which, in this case, belong to the son of Muddy Waters. The comparisons are inevitable, but the big man is up to the challenge.â In 2003, Big Bill continued his blues journey with, âBlues in the Bloodâ, produced by Jimmy Vivino
and Brian Bisesi. Musically, itâs heavily rooted in Delta blues, but in a modern way. Bill exclaims, âIt represents where Iâm at now in my journey.â âBlues in the Bloodâ fulfills the promise of greatness displayed in his debut recording. It not only features Billâs distinctive, window-rattling voice and scintillating slide guitar, but also showcases him as a songwriter, with all the songs having been penned by Morganfield except for one. Co-producer Bisesi said, âI was so impressed by how much Billâs song writing skills have improved. It was obvious that heâs deep into these songs.â The disk held the number one spot on Living Blues Radio Charts for 3 straight months. Actually, all of Big Billâs albums have reached the number one position on Living Blues Radio Charts. Billâs story is simply a great success story. He came from poverty and the odds were not in his favor. But, hard work, burning desire, perseverance, and strong religious convictions gave him the strength and focus needed to fulfill his dreams. Big Bill Morganfield will play the Crystola Roadhouse in Woodland Park on Saturday, March 24 (see the calendar for details).
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