Salida Colorado Events for April 2008

We are now updating and scheduling our events for 2008.

5 ~ 3rd Annual Kayaks on Snow Boater Cross at Monarch Mountain.www.skimonarch.com

11 ~ Salida Steam Plant Theater - a debate on the question Who-Needs-Denver between authors/commentators Ed Quillen of Salida and Tom Noel, "Dr. Colorado," of Denver. Sponsored by Historic Salida Inc. as a benefit for historic preservation projects in Chaffee County. Tickets $10.00 at the door. For more information, contact Earle at 719-539-6153 or go to, www.historicsalida.org

11-13 ~ High Country Fine Arts Association, Presents- Rogers & Hammerstein's , The King and I. Friday the 11th, 7pm John Held Auditorium, Saturday the 12th, 2pm Matinee & 7pm, Sunday the 13th, 2pm Matinee. For more information call 719-395-3379 or visit, www.HCFAA.org

12 ~ Salida Artists are hosting a "Starving Artists" 2nd Saturday Art Event! Saturday, April 12th, look for the 14 Safeway shopping carts to find participating galleries in downtown Salida, CO. All non-perishable food items collected in these shopping carts, along with further contributions by several of the galleries will be given to The Granary Ministry food bank and distributed to hungry people in the area. Many galleries will also be opening new shows and presenting new works from 4 to 7 p.m., so take this opportunity to feed those in need and find some fresh artwork to reward yourself! www.salidaartists.com

12 ~ Salida Pole, Pedal, Paddle www.3psalida.com

13 ~ Closing day for the 2007-2008 season at Monarch Mountain.
www.skimonarch.com

16 ~ Chaffee County Forest Health Update - Chaffee County Fairgrounds - Wednesday 6:30 to 8:30pm . Topics to discuss: Most prevalent tree health issues, status of mountain pine beetle, Colorado State Forest Service resources, USDA forest Service activities related to insect and disease issues. Sponsored by the Salida Districts of Colorado State Forest Service, and US Forest Service Department of Agriculture. For more information call 719-539-2579.

18- 19 ~ Stage Left Theatre Company present, "Girls to the Rescue"., Performances are at the Salida Steamplant Theatre on Friday, April 18th at 7:00 pm, and on Saturday, April 19th at 11:30 am, and 2:30 pm. Tickets are $5 for kids under 18, $8 for adults, and will be available at Bongo Billy's Salida Café, at the Salida Chamber of Commerce, and at the door. For more information, call 207-2209.
As the second production in their 2008 season of celebrating women in theatre, Stage Left Theatre Company will be presenting two short plays for younger audiences. "Girls to the Rescue" consists of two stories involving well-known fairy tale characters in fun new situations.

20 ~ 3:00pm at the Salida SteamPlant Theater the Walden Chamber Music Society of Colorado will perform "Phantasy Quartet" for oboe, violin, viola and cello by Benjamin Britten, "Tho Rhapsodies" for oboe, viola, and piano by Charles Martin Loeffler, and "Piano Trio in d minor" by Felix Mendelssohn.Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for students. For more information contact Marie at (719) 395-2097

26 ~ Touch a Truck. Bring the whole family to see, touch and sit in the big equipment that makes Salida hum. No charge; behind the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center on U.S. 50. Salida Recreation Department. 539-5703

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