Salida Colorado Calendar for January 2012
6 ~ Kort McCumber performs at the
Salida Cafe and Roastery - 8pm to 10pm
Singer-songwriter Kort McCumber weaves a rich and diverse tapestry of
musical experience, skill and energy into each and every one of his many
musical endeavors. A classically trained pianist & cellist, Kort plays
guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, piano, bouzouki, cello / folk, country,
blues and bluegrass, with a healthy dose of something fresh. $10 requested.
(719)539-4261 for more information.
6 ~ SteamPlant 7:00
– 10:00 pm: Jaka Live in Concert, Ballroom. - Presented by Articipate
and Friends of the SteamPlant.. Get your dance on with the energetic sounds
of 5-piece Afro-Pop band JAKA. . The River Tribe opens the night at 7
pm. Tickets, sold at the door, are $10 for adults, $3 for children.
7 ~ SteamPlant 9:00
– 2:00 pm: Auditions for the Stage Left Production Dancing at
Lughnasa, Auditions are by appointment only. To learn more
call 719.239.1978 and ask for Jan. Please prepare a short monologue
(30 – 60 seconds) in an Irish accent. Expect to read short passages from
the script. Designers, builders and techs are also needed.
9 ~ Meet & Greet members of Ark
Valley High Rollers (AVHR) will be at Moonlight pizza during
happy hour (4:00 - 6:00 PM) to talk to you about roller derby, upcoming
events and how to be a part of the league.
12 ~ SteamPlant
5:30 – 7:00 pm: Creative Mixer, Diesslin Gallery, Riverside Annex – FREE
Salida Art Works hosts its monthly happy hour, the Creative Mixer, from
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in our Riverside Annex.
13 ~ Salida Cafe and Roastery
presents Mark Dudrow and Justin Dean or the many incarnations of the black
Cello. 8pm -10pm. Mark Dudrow and Justin Dean return for an evening of
acoustic fiddle drinkin' cello music. This duo features the guitar, fiddle
and crystal clear vocals of Justin Dean .and the shredding cello of Mark
Dudrow, as they glide through Bluegrass, Celtic, and Rock n Roll.
14 ~ Salida Chamber of Commerce hosts, 'A Class Act' Community Awards evening at the Salida SteamPlant. Enjoy a special evening to honor the very finest of Salida. Evening begins with light appetizers at 5:30, awards program in theatre 6:30 -7:30, 7:30 - 9 hors d'oeuvres followed by after party at the Boathouse Cantina. To learn more contact the chamber at 539.2068.
15 ~ Walden Chamber Music
Society 2pm - 4pm at the SteamPlant Theater
The Walden Chamber Music Society presents its second 2011-2012 season
concert at 3 :00pm, with an informance at 2 :00pm, during which pianist
Jo Boatright, explains and gives a short musical demonstration of the
music to be performed. The concert features world renown violinist Robert
Davidovici, acclaimed on five continuents as a virtuoso, who has performed
on all major international stages with major orchestras, violist Barbara
Sudweeks from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, cellist Camilla Bonzo and
concert pianist Jo Boatright. They will perform music by Mozart, Ravel
and Brahms. Tickets are $15/adult and are available on line and in person
at the SteamPlant Theater, at the Salida and Buena Vista Chambers of Commerce
and at the door prior to the concert. There is a limited number of free
tickets for students at the door. For more information visit www.waldenchambermusic.org
or contact Marie at (719) 395-2097.
17 ~ Be the one who gives
back - Salida Community Blood Drive - All donors get a fleece blanket!
Tuesday, form 11 am. - 4:30 pm., at the Salida Masonic Lodge
located at 140 W. 3rd St.
For more information or to schedule an appointment contact - Bonfils Appointment
Center (800) 365-0002 ext. 2
or sign up on line at www.bonfils.org
Please use site code 0328
As a way of saying thanks, ALL donors will receive a warm fleece blanket
for giving the gift of life. Sign up today!
Please eat full meal and drink plenty of water before donating blood
and allow about an hour to complete the donation process.
21~ Beer Pong at Wallbangers in Salida with Ark Valley High Rollers (AVHR) - fun starts at 8:00 PM. Meet the members of AVHR and play beer pong! Great time to hang out with the members of AVHR and hear about how you can be a part of this fun and amazing group of people. Come see if they are as good as beer pong as they are at playing roller derby. Small fee applies if you want to participate in beer pong. (Wallbangers 720 E HWY 50 Salida)
21~ SteamPlant 7:30
– 9:30 pm: Dance Salida Dance, Theater
Salida’s first ever collaborate dance project, “Dance Salida Dance”
takes our main stage for a memorable evening showcasing a diversity of
local talent. The performance combines an eclectic mix of modern
dance, Broadway, tap, jazz, hip hop, tango, African and contra dance.
Participating performers include: Arkansas Valley Music and Dance, Barbra
Baker, Casa Tango, CEDE Dance Studio, High Steppin’ Dance Company, Soma
Dance Company and Susan Topping. Tickets are $15 for adults; $5 for students
and children. This event is a benefit to fund future SteamPlant dance
performances.
27 ~ SteamPlant
7:30 – 10:00 pm: KRCC in Concert, Theater
KRCC Radio presents Grammy nominated Alvin Youngblood Hart and Valerie
June live in concert in our Theater. The roots music of Valerie June opens
the evening at 7:30 pm, She travels to the SteamPlant straight from back-to-back
performances in Paris, France. Her voice is described as a liquid silk
from the heart of Tennessee. Explore her music here: www.valeriejune.com
Alvin Youngblood Hart, one of the foremost practitioners of country blues,
takes the SteamPlant stage second. He plays guitar, banjo and mandolin.
Taj Mahal once described Hart as, “The boy has got thunder in his hands.”
He travels the world performing solo and with his band. Explore his music
here: www.myspace.com/alvinyoungbloodhart
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the show. A limited number
of $15 tickets are available for KRCC members, purchased through the station.
Doors open at 6:30 pm.
28 ~ Knitting with Ark Valley High Rollers (AVHR). Come help knit youth sized hats for Ronald McDonald house. Members of AVHR will be knitting from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Serendipity Yarn & Gifts. Don't know how to knit? No problem, knitting instruction available from Bessy Black Eye or help Natty Dread craft felt and button embellishments for attachment on the completed hats. Stop by to talk with the AVHR members about Roller Derby, knitting, and how you can be a part of our team. Free refreshments. Please bring your own yarn or a discount will be available on yarn purchased that day.
28 ~ Salida Cafe and Roastery
present Chuck Pyle with violinist Gordon Burt 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Famed cowboy singer/songerwriter will be joined by Gordon Burt's power-violin.
The Chuck Pyle Finger-Style approach to guitar has distinguished him as
a true original. $15 in advance for assured seating.
30 ~FRESH MEAT MONDAY. Please join
us as we start our 12 step program to becoming an Ark Valley High
Roller. Ladies and gents that are 18 years or older and are interested
in becoming a member of AVHR please come to Chaffee County Fairgrounds
on Monday January 30th at 6:00 PM. Members of AVHR will be introducing
you to the sport of roller derby. We have many positions available including;
roller derby skaters (must be female), skating referees (male or female),
Non skating officials (male or female), and volunteers (male or female).
During Fresh Meat Mondays AVHR will teach you all that you need to know
about the sport and life style of Roller Derby. (Chaffee County Fairgrounds
10165 CR 120 Poncha Springs).