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POURING & SHARING THE TASTE OF THE HIGH
SAN JUANS...TELLURIDE DISTILLING COMPANY!
STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING…THE NEXT WAVE!
Telluride Distilling company makes a very smooth vod-ka, and a peppermint schnapps that is not too sweet.
By Caitlin Switzer TELLURIDE-If you could distill the essence of the San Juan Mountains into a glass and serve it over ice, it would probably taste like something from the Tellu-ride Distilling Company. Over the past three years, a team of four friends has created not only a reputa-tion for greatness but at least one product that can’t be found anyplace else. “Our peppermint schnapps could become a multi-state thing,” Managing Partner Abbott Smith said. “From what we have heard locally, people definitely prefer it.” That’s because Telluride Distilling Company does not add too much sugar, he said. “It’s very drinka-ble,” Abbott said. “And it is sweet enough; everybody here Continued on pg 2
By Liesl Greathouse MONTROSE-For people wanting to get out on the water for some relaxing fun or an exciting adven-ture, Stand Up Paddleboarding(SUP) offers fun and recreation for people of all skill levels! According to Wikipedia, SUP is a water sport, “...originating in Hawaii as an offshoot of surfing. Unlike traditional surfing where the rider is sitting until a wave comes, stand up paddle boarders maintain an upright stance on their boards and use a paddle to propel themselves through the water. Growth of the sport has been documented in a 2013 report which identified it as the outdoor sporting activity with the most first-time partici-pants of any in the United States that year. There
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is loving it. It’s distilled locally, with no propylene glycol and less sugar.” “Being from Wisconsin, I am all about the peppermint schnapps,” he said. “And in my travels through Europe, I found that their spirits are not so sweet as spirits in the U.S. It’s more about the flavor.” An engineer by education, Abbott began distilling as a student at the University of Wisconsin. “I actually got started with my chemistry professor,” he said. He earned a couple of degrees, worked for a while at an engineering firm, and found himself designing stills. “And then I met my wife,” he said. “She had a chemistry background. We worked to develop a different kind of still, with continuous fractionality.” A continuous still sustains a constant process of distillation, rather than distil-ling by batch. “There’s a constant separation going on,” Abbott said, noting that such stills are available ready-made, but are prohib-
itively expensive. “So we made our own. We drew it in CAD and outsourced every piece. It’s one reason we have such a great product at such a great price. “And I can actually run my still from my IPhone.” The Abbotts and two friends—James and Peter Jaeschke--started Telluride Distilling three years ago. The business has a strong following, not only for its schnapps but for a very smooth vodka and a full-bodied whiskey. Telluride Distilling prod-ucts are distributed throughout Colorado, and are available locally at Corks and Classic Wines and Spirits. A special limited release whiskey will be available July 11 at the Tasting Room, 152 B Society Drive, just ten minutes west of Telluride at Law-son Hill. Tasting room hours are Wednes-day through Sunday from Noon to 6 p.m. Also available here are specialty cocktails as well as hand crafted Ginger Beer and soda pop. The phone number is 970-239-6052.
Visit the web site or find them on Face-book.
The view from the tasting room… Courtesy photo.
SHARING THE TASTE OF THE HIGH SAN JUANS From page 1
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STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING…THE NEXT WAVE! From pg 1
are various modes of stand up paddling, including flat water paddling for outdoor recreation, fitness, or sightseeing, racing on lakes, large rivers and canals, surfing on ocean waves, paddling in river rapids (whitewater SUP), SUP Yoga, and even fishing.” For people interested in trying out this fun water sport for themselves, the best place to get started is Montrose Kayak and Surf, which is run by a staff with more than 50 combined years of paddling expe-rience on multiple continents. “SUP is a new water sport that has grown in popularity over the last 10 years or so and especially in the last five years,” ex-plained Montrose Kayak and Surf co-founder and manager Bill Glasscock. “One of the great reasons for that is because it offers something for everybody, from be-ginners to expert athletes. It is accommo-dating to a very large segment of the pop-ulation, whether people are looking for a calm day on the lake or to ride Class 4 whitewater. From children to elderly peo-ple, I can't think of anybody that would not find potential fun in it.” Most people seem to take to SUP like a fish to water. One of Glasscock's favorite stories from a customer relates to how family-friendly this activity is. “We had a multi-generational farming family stop in and ask, 'what's this all about?',” he said. “I showed them the boards and they de-cided to rent some. When they came back, I asked them how it went. They said, 'we never laughed so hard as when grandma fell off the board for the second time and [then]got back up.' People love it and we are excited about this water
sport.” To provide an opportunity for people to try out SUP, Montrose Kayak and Surf offers 'Free Demo Night' every Wednes-day this Summer, 6-8 p.m. at the Mont-rose Water Sports Park. They also offer kayak play boats, but the main activity is centered around SUP river surfing. People are invited to stop by and check it out, even if they just watch, so they can get a feel for the activity. Wetsuits and shoes that will stay on your feet are needed, while lifejackets, helmets and some wet-suits are available for use at the event. “It's a hoot,” Glasscock said. “Some peo-ple just come, attend and then show up ready to go the next week. I invite people to check it out and see for themselves.” Afterward, The Bistro on Main Street offers Happy Hour drink prices and $2 off their truffle fries as part of a 'Post Surf' offer. For people interested in more formal lessons on SUP, Montrose Kayak and Surf serves as a liaison between customers and the 4Corners Paddle School, which offers private or semi-private paddleboard les-sons. Contact the store for details. If you are considering renting a SUP, all of Montrose Kayak and Surf's rental pack-ages are $40 per day. Each rental package includes personal flotation device(s) (PFD), helmet(s), and paddle(s). They also offer a punch card that costs $160 which is good for 5 rentals (so that means you buy 4 and get the 5th one free). “Our mission not about making lots of money, it's about how many people we can get out on the water,” Glasscock explained. They also offer Inflatable Kayaks for peo-
ple who are not necessarily interested in SUP, which are great for beginners and advanced paddlers alike. Glasscock's favorite part of SUP is the chance to be a beginner again. “I taught skiing for 28 of the 38 years that I have been here and I have over 30 years of paddling experience,” he said. “My big-gest thrill is being a beginner again, no longer being the expert or the pro or the teacher. It's an absolutely incredibly fun challenge.” Montrose Kayak and Surf is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays), at 302 W. Main St. in Montrose. For more information, call 249-8730 or visit montrose-kayak.com.
Montrose Kayak and Surf offers 'Free Demo Night' every Wednesday this Summer, 6-8 p.m. at the Montrose Water Sports Park. Courtesy photo.
MONTROSE COMMUNITY BAND TO PLAY PATRIOTIC CONCERT JUNE 26
Special to the Mirror MONTROSE-On June 26, Montrose Community Band presents "Strike Up the Band" at 7 p.m. the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive.. The community band, with members from Delta, Ouray and Montrose Counties, comes together for the traditional July con-cert. Classic and contemporary patriotic themes in the concert including "God Bless the U.S.A." made famous by Lee Greenwood, performed vocally at the concert by Greg Davidson. A new piece this year "Each Time you Tell Their Story" is based on a poem written about solders performing their duty. The poem is read by Dr. Jeffrey Krebs under a haunting military cadence in the percus-sion section. Come and enjoy the music of America!
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THE STAGE IS SET FOR MAGIC CIRCLE DRAMA CAMP ACTORS
Special to Art & Sol MONTROSE-The spotlight comes up for performances at Magic Circle Theatre on Friday, June 24, for Theatre for Children's first week Drama Campers, and Friday, July 1, for the second week campers. The aspiring young actors and actresses of elementary and middle school age will spend the week before each performance night in a training program in which they have learned the theatre fundamentals of auditioning, memorizing, rehearsing, col-
laboration and performing. Each summer for the past 16 years the Drama Camp theatre training has helped young artists to develop and hone their skills for performing, while also encourag-ing creativity. The first week of Drama Camp for boys and girls begins on Sunday, June 19, and culminates in an awesome performance to show off for family and friends on Fri-day, June 24, with two performances, at 4 and 6 pm. The elementary school actors
will perform "Too Much Gold" and the middle school group will perform "Bad Read at Clearwater" at each time. The second week of Drama Camp has the same format and will begin on Sunday, June 26, with the same performances scheduled for Friday, July 1, again at 4 and 6 pm. Magic Circle Theatre is located at 420 S. 12th St., Montrose. For more information call 249-7838 or visit the website at www.magiccircleplayers.com.
LISTEN TO TRADITIONAL JAZZ, REMEMBER RIDGWAY SCULPTOR
MICHAEL MCCULLOUGH AT LIVING ROOM LOUNGE JUNE 22
Special to Art & Sol RIDGWAY-The Sherbino invites you to wrap up the weekend on Sundays at the Sherbino Living Room Lounge. The Living Room Lounge always features art from a local artist, live music from a local musician/band, and the bar is open– creating the perfect evening to celebrate the artistic talent of the community. For June’s event, come celebrate traditional jazz and a beloved commu-nity member on Sunday, June 26 from 6-9 pm. June's featured musician is local jazz talent, Yasuo Ishikawa, and June's featured art is a small exhibition of submitted art honoring Michael McCullough for "Michael McCullough Day" (June 26). For more infor-mation on Yasuo Ishikawa and Michael McCullough please visit, www.sherbino.org.
ART PARTNERS MENTORING PRESENTS THE 2016 ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION
Special to Art & Sol MONTROSE-Please join Art Partners Mentoring for our 2016 Annual Art Exhibition. We are partnering with The Precedence Music Academy in Montrose to make this show one to remember. This is an exciting presentation featuring art work from our artist in-tern/ apprentices and their artist mentors. Art Partners is a program of Partners, a non-profit organization that promotes positive change in youth through supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Art Partners matches community professional artists with youth ages 12-17 who have artistic talent and an interest in learning and refining their skills. The Opening Reception is Friday, June 24th Precedence Music Academy, 513 E Main St. Montrose, CO, from 4:30 P.M to 7:00 P.M. Refreshments will be served. Join us for a great evening of Art in Downtown Montrose. The exhibition will be on display until June 23rd. For more information call Lissette Riviere at Art Partners 249-1116
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EAT BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE, DURING THE PERFORMANCE, AND AFTER
THE PERFORMANCE...VIEWING WAGNER’S RING CYCLE IN FULL
The operatic works discussed in the previ-
ous articles have been on the light side of the genre. The never ending melodies of Puccini, the dramatic rise and fall of Verdi, and the humor and fast movies stories found in the operas of Rossini and Doni-zetti. The listening discussion of La Bo-heme and the overview of performances of Rigoletto and Daughter of the Regiment at the Santa Fe Opera have all been in prepa-ration for a discussion on the lengthy and very heavy operatic works of Richard Wag-ner. Specifically, we will discuss the operas that make up the “Ring Cycle” or more formally, “Die Ring Des Niebelungen.” The “ring” is made up of four separate operas that are most often performed in sequen-tial order over a time period of approxi-mately one week. Completing a perfor-mance of the “ring” cycle is a monumental effort for the audience, not to mention the performers on the stage and the musi-cians in the orchestra pit. The operas in the cycle are Das Rheingold, Die Walkure, Siegfried, and Gotterdammerung. Each will be dealt with briefly in the discussion and will offer a starting point for further reading and listening. Each of these oper-as offer layers upon layers of information and could take up hours of discussion and study. Das Rheingold is the shortest of the four operas in the “ring,” and consists of four scenes that are performed without an intermission. The opera takes approxi-mately two hours and 20 minutes to per-form in full. The first in the series to be performed,
Das Rheingold was actually the last of the four operas to be conceived and was com-pleted in 1854. The outline of the story that is being told is of course important but the details can easily be found with a simple Google search. A happens, which means person B does this which leads to an additional issue with person C and then D happens at the end. Important yes but not critical in the discussion of how Wag-ner composed his works and the meth-ods/techniques he used as part of the composition. Richard Wagner used musi-cal themes introduced by the orchestra to represent situations, characters, and gen-eral themes. The technical term for these musical themes is leitmotif. It is in Das Rheingold that we are introduced to the Rhine Maidens and to the castle Valhalla. Even to those with no familiarity with Wagner or his ring cycle will have often heard of the maidens and the idea/concept of Valhalla. These characters and this destination have entered into the realm of popular culture. The next opera in the “ring” cycle is Die Walkure. The opera consists of three acts and most often two intermissions, and the performance runs to a butt busting four hours and 40 minutes. Characters in the opera are presented in three groups, hu-mans, Gods, and Valkyries. We see famil-iar characters from the first opera re-appearing in the second offering in the cycle. It should be noted that Die Walkure offers the audience some of the most memorable and famous musical selections from the “ring” cycle specifically and from the operatic genre in general. These selec-tions include the Preludes to Act I and Act 2, Wotan’s monologue in Act 2, and the most famous of them all, the Ride of Val-kyries from Act 3. It is this selection that has gone beyond the world of staged opera and has entered the world of popu-lar culture. Often heard in movies and television, the Ride of the Valkyries has a heroic and monumental sound that offers a feeling of triumph and power to the lis-tener. The third opera in the cycle is Sieg-
fried and is performed in three acts, multi-ple scenes per act, and the performance time is in excess of five hours. The first performance of Siegfried was withheld until the first full performance of the “ring” cycle at Bayreuth, Germany in 1876. The story was gathered from several sources including The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was, based on a fairy-tale by the Grimm Broth-ers. Portions of Act 2 were taken from a street theatre version of the play Faust. The reader and listener must remember that the “ring” cycle is one continuous stories told within the body of four sepa-rate operas. The fourth and final opera in the cycle is Gotterdammerung which is performed with a Prelude and three acts. The running time of the opera is the longest of the four and comes in between five hours and 30 minutes and five hours and 45 minutes. Two musical selections from this opera are often performed outside of the opera house and presented by the orchestra in a concert setting. The first piece is Dawn and Siegfried’s Rhine Journey and the sec-ond is Siegfried’s Funeral March. These two pieces were only slightly modified from the operatic versions and these changes were approved by the composer himself for use in a concert setting. The four operas making up Die Ring Des Niebelungen are massive musical composi-tions with intensely complex characters, settings, and storylines. The operas meld the existence of hu-mans existing alongside Gods and other mythical characters. Listening to these operas in the comfort of your own home is a musical marathon that will tax your attention span. Listening to the operas in full production in an opera house is a re-quired experience of any serious lover of opera. Eat before the performance, during the performance, and after the performance. Pay attention to personal hydration and do some light stretches. An effort worth every second.
Photo courtesy of Wagner’s Ring Cycle Face-book page.
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Special to Art & Sol MONTROSE-Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) and The Boettcher Foundation today announced the certification of six new Creative Districts into the Colorado Crea-tive Districts Program. The newly certified districts are Breckenridge Arts District, Carbondale Creative District, Crested Butte Creative District, Fort Collins Crea-tive District, Golden Triangle Creative Dis-trict, and Mancos Creative District. Certifi-cation is for a five year period. "These 2016 certified creative districts are great examples of how the arts create exciting places for people to visit and live," said Governor John Hickenlooper. "These districts not only increase quality of life, they also help with economic vitality of the area and attract people from all over Colorado and the country." A review panel evaluated applications submitted by 15 communities. Eight final-ists were selected for site vis-its. Applications were reviewed using the following criteria:district characteristics, management and planning, community buy-in. Evaluation was based on three foundational elements: A Certified Creative District must capture its unique story and reflect that story A Certified Creative District must be inte-grated with other community systems
such as planning, economic development, tourism, transportation, urban renewal, safety and public gathering spaces A Certified Creative District must have local government endorsement. The newly certified districts will join the 12 existing Colorado Creative Districts: 40West Arts District, Corazon de Trinidad, Denver's Art District on Santa Fe, Down-town Colorado Springs Creative District, Greeley Creative District, Longmont Arts and Entertainment District, North Fork Valley Creative District, Pueblo Creative Corridor, Ridgway Creative District, RiNo Arts District, Salida Creative District and Telluride Arts District. "The goal of this program is to help Colo-rado Creative Districts achieve the admin-istrative structure, funding streams, com-munity engagement process and strategic plan that provide opportunities to grow the creative economy," said Margaret Hunt, CCI director. Along with official designation, each dis-trict will receive a negotiated award pack-age with an estimated value of $40,000 based on the targeted needs of each com-munity. Award packages total $240,000 and include customized combinations of financial support, technical assistance, advertising and marketing support, access to grants, CDOT highway signs, and lead-
ership training. Applicants and finalists not selected for official designation will have access to the Call Yourself Creative platform, a website offering access to webinars, case studies and additional resources for building crea-tive communi-ties www.callyourselfcreative.org. For more information, please vis-it www.coloradocreativeindustries.org. ABOUT THE CREATIVE DISTRICTS PRO-GRAM In 2011, the Colorado General Assembly passed HB11-1031, encouraging the for-mation of Creative Districts in communi-ties, neighborhoods or contiguous geo-graphic areas.Administered by Colorado Creative Industries, the Creative District Program encourages the formation of cre-ative districts in neighborhoods and con-tiguous geographic areas for the purpose of:Attracting artists and creative entrepre-neurs to a community; Enhancing eco-nomic and civic capital of Colorado com-munities; Creating hubs and clusters of economic activity; Enhancing areas as ap-pealing places to live, conduct businesses and attract visitors; Serving as an econom-ic strategy and magnet; Revitalizing and beautifying ; Promoting a community's unique identity; Showcasing cultural and artistic events and amenities.
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COLORADO'S NEW CERTIFIED CREATIVE DISTRICTS ANNOUNCED
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HISTORIC LEGENDS AND TRUE TALES WALKING TOUR JULY 5
Special to Art & Sol MONTROSE-Are you interested in the unknown stories hidden behind the walls of the Historic Montrose Downtown? Please join us for the “Historic Legends and True Tales” walking tour. On July 5, starting at 7 pm at the Montrose County Historical Museum (21 N. Rio Grande). There is limited space so please RSVP, and it is a $5/person donation. For more information please call 249-2085.
MONTROSE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM PRESENTS FAMILY PIONEER DAY
Special to the Mirror MONTROSE-The Montrose County Historical Museum is introducing the third “Sunday History Series” on July 10, starting at 3 pm to 5 pm. The Series event is “Family Pioneer Day” bring in your family to experience the history of the valley. There will be hands on exhibits of clothes washing, panning for gold, and grinding wheat as the pioneers did a hundred years ago. There will be an en-trance fee of $10/family. For more information please call 249-2085.
GRAND MESA VISITOR CENTER SEASON NOW OPEN!
Special to Art & Sol DELTA –The Grand Mesa Visitor Center on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gun-nison National Forests opened May 27th for the summer season. Summer pro-grams will be offered on various nature topics every Saturday at 2 pm, starting June 18 through Sept. 10. “Our summer programs provide a great opportunity for families to learn more about nature and our forest,” stated the Grand Valley Dis-trict Ranger. “We have a great line-up of programs offered by educators or re-source specialists including topics on weather, trees, bears, birds, bats, mush-rooms and more” he added. New this year will be 10-minute “porch talks” and inter-pretive hikes throughout the week for visitors interested in learning more about the plants, wildlife and geology of the Grand Mesa. Forest Service staff and vol-unteers will be available to address ques-
tions, provide information and sell forest products including fuel-wood permits and recreation inter-agency, military, senior and access passes (with appropriate docu-mentation). The Rocky Mountain Conservancy has stocked the shelves with an assortment of nature, guide and children’s books, stuffed animals, clothing, jewelry and other fun interpretive products. So if you are looking for a gift or something for yourself- this is a great stop for the nature lover! To encourage children and families to get outdoors and explore the forest, the For-est Service, Cabela’s and Rocky Mountain Conservancy have again partnered to sponsor Families in the Forest – a contest of observation and writing skills. Kids (accompanied by their parents) complete two nature activities from a list of options and write about their experiences in the forest. Then they receive a sticker from
the visitor center staff when they com-plete and submit their form for the draw-ing. Drawings for the winners are held in the fall. 1st prize is a free one-night stay in the Moose Manor Forest Service cabin on the Grand Mesa; 2nd prize is a four person tent, sleeping bag and lantern, compli-ments of Cabela’s; and 3rd prize is a Grand Mesa National Forest sweatshirt and two educational books, complements of Rocky Mountain Conservancy. For more infor-mation on the Grand Mesa visitor center, the contest and the summer programs, visit: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/GMVC. “We hope these programs and activities will encourage the public to explore and play on the Grand Mesa National Forest, to reconnect with nature and to recognize that they are the true owners of the na-tional forests,” said Bill Edwards. For more information on your national for-
ests, check out: www.ItsAllYours.us .
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Special to Art & Sol RIDGWAY-On June 26th, the Ridgway Creative District will host a Summer MoonWalk and Michael McCullough Day Celebration downtown. Ridgway's mayor, John Clark, called McCullough "The Father of the Ridgway Creative District" when he proclaimed June 26th Michael McCullough Day after his passing in the spring. June 26th is the anniversary of the day that downtown Ridgway was certified as a Colorado Creative District, an initiative which McCullough inspired and initially led. The event will begin with a public pa-rade at 4:30pm, led by McCullough’s iconic fire truck, through the alleys of Ridgway, highlighting the Alley Art and Alley Poems that McCullough installed
with community help. To honor McCullough, all are invited to make noise, smile and celebrate—please wear costumes and decorate bikes, pets, motorcycles (especially those donning "King's Armour"), scooters or wagons. To join the parade, meet in front of the Firehouse Sculpture build-ing (185 N. Lena Street, Ridgway) at 4:00pm. To watch the parade, either follow the noise or seek a route map at Ridgway Town Hall, the event Face-book page, or at ridgwaycreativedis-trict.com the week of the event. Following the parade at about 5pm, Mayor John Clark will unveil new alley street signs honoring McCullough. Meet in the alley behind the Firehouse Sculpture building. New Alley Poem
pieces will also be unveiled and dedi-cated. After this ceremony, please par-ticipate in a public Alley Art project, a paver dedication at the PARC Fountain of Life (by Town Hall), or a self-guided exploration of all of Ridgway's Alley Art and Alley Poems. Beginning at 6pm, head to the Sherb-ino for their monthly "Living Room Lounge" event, featuring music by lo-cal saxophonist Yasuo Ishikawa and art inspired by or involving McCullough. To submit art to be featured at this event, please contact Ashley King at [email protected] or talk with Joanne Taplin at Resource Art Gallery. The event includes a cash bar for beer, wine and soft drinks; dona-tions encouraged at the door.
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RIDGWAY CREATIVE DISTRICT TO HOST MOONWALK, MICHAEL MCCULLOUGH DAY
ENTER THE “GET SOME FUNK” RIDGWAY COMPETITION!
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RIDGWAY-To promote Ridgway and celebrate the town’s love of music and creativity, the Creative District is sponsoring the Get Some Ridgway Funk Contest. As a key funder of the $200 per category prize money, the Ridgway Town Council also supports the campaign. According to Creative District chair Jan Kubek, “If the campaign attracts visibility for Ridgway the same way the Mike the Headless Chicken has for Fruita, and Frozen Dead Guy Days have for Nederland, that would be outstanding. If it doesn’t, it won’t matter. We’re going to have a lot of fun, something we place a high prior-ity on in Ridgway.” The Creative District is inviting all comers to enter the Get Some Ridg-
way Funk competition. Contestants will create and present their own version or parody of Mark Ronson’s Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars in one of two categories: live performance or video. Anyone may enter the competition, which has no entry fee. This includes individuals on their own or repre-sentatives of nonprofit, for profit or governmental entities. School bands or music classes, cheerleading troupes, and other interested parties from in and outside of Ridgway are all welcome to participate. Live performances debut at the May 21 Love Your Valley Festival. Others may occur at the Ridgway Fat Tire Festival, July concert intermissions
and Rendezvous in the Park Art & Crafts Show. Scheduled appearances
will be listed in local events calen-dars through August. Equestrian acts are expected at the first two Ouray County Rodeo Association Royalty Gymkhanas. Video entries will be shown at the front end of Townie Tuesday Picture Shows this summer (Hartwell Park) and Sherbino movie nights. Uptown Funk basked in the number one sales spot for 14 weeks in 2015, is the most popular music video of this decade and is tied for number two music video of all time (Billboard Magazine). Its phenomenal success, recognition at the Super Bowl and Grammies ceremony, and the song’s irresistible, makes-you-want-to-dance beat make it the perfect choice to demonstrate that Ridgway has more than its share of funk.
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31ST ANNUAL TAOS PUEBLO POW WOW WILL BE JULY 8-10
Special to Art & Sol TAOS, NM- The 31st Annual Taos Pueblo Pow Wow will take place July 8-10. This celebration is a fun filled weekend of Na-tive American contemporary dance and songs; with a variety of Native arts and delicious foods. “A pow wow is a gathering of Indian
Nations in a common circle of friendship,” says Richard Archuleta, charman of the Taos Pueblo Pow Wow Committee. “A pow wow is the common fiber which draws Indian people together.” Attending a pow wow offers visitors the chance to listen to Native American music, eat a variety of delicious foods, and watch dance competitions, which are at the heart of the pow wow experience. For more information, including a full list of events and dances, vis-it taospueblopowwow.com. More information… Admission- (includes camera/video fee) $15 per person/per day, $20 per person/2 day pass, $25 per person/3 day pass. Chil-dren 10 & under – Free *No refunds due to inclement weather. CASH ONLY, please no personal checks *Tickets only available at the gate during the pow wow weekend. For further information, please call 888-285-6344. Advance ticket sales for large groups only. Please email [email protected] to submit your request. Camera etiquette The Taos Pueblo Pow Wow Committee asks that our visitors observe these rules: The arena area & announcers stand are off limits to photographers. Please ask permission of an individual before taking their photo. Please do not
touch dancers’ regalia without permission. More about Taos… Located just 135 miles from Albuquer-que’s International Sunport and a short, 90-minute drive from Santa Fe, Taos is home to the country’s oldest continuously-inhabited pueblo community, the newest national monument, and the highest peak in New Mexico. World-class skiing, hiking, camping, whitewater rafting, kayaking, fishing, and mountain biking can all be found nearby. Motorists enjoy the re-gion’s celebrated scenic drives, including the Enchanted Circle and the High Road from Santa Fe to Taos. The area also boasts ample four-wheeling and off road trails that crisscross the backcountry. Golf Digest’s four-star-rated Taos Country Club championship golf course offers players spectacular scenery and panoramic moun-tain views. Other hidden Taos travel gems include cultural sites like the San Francisco de Asis Church, the downtown plaza, “El Corazon de Taos,” as well as museums and galler-ies, weekend music and art festivals, and even llama trekking adventures. Finally, most Taos travelers find that their geta-ways are not complete without indulging in the local New Mexico cuisine and its famous red and green chile options that infiltrate everything from breakfast burri-tos to pizza. To learn more, go to www.taos.org.
Evan Trujillo and his son, both of Taos Pueb-lo, get ready to dance. Courtesy Photo by Stephen Lang.
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Hold the Date! Upcoming Cultural Events
ONGOING- SUMMER STORY TIME AT BACKSTREET BAGEL-All story lovers are welcome to our summer story time (recommended for ages 3-8). Thursday Mornings from 10:30-11 a.m. on the Backstreet Patio (or by the fireplace on stormy days) 127 N. Townsend Ave. Expert storytellers and certified teachers entertain your kiddos with a story while you relax and have a little grown-up time. THIRD FRIDAYS--SILVERTON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES--3rd Fridays of June, July, August & September from 5-8 p.m. in Memori-al Park- 1600 Greene Street, Silverton, CO. Admission is Free. Featuring: Great Southwest Colorado bands: June 17: Six Dollar String Band; July 15 Dave Mensch; Aug. 19-The High Rollers; Sept. 16-Hello Dollface. Local vendors serving food & selling local goods. Beer Garden with Local Brews by Avalanche Brewing Company & Bottom Shelf Brewery*. MAGIC CIRCLE THEATRE FOR CHILDREN: JUNE-A musical version of "The Velveteen Rabbit", based on the 1922 classic tale by Margery Williams, will be presented by Magic Circle Players' Theatre for Children. Evening performances are scheduled for June 10, 17, 18, at 7 pm and matinees on June 11, 12, and 18, at 2 pm. For information visit the website at www.magiccircleplayers.com or contact Magic Circle Theatre at 970-249-7838. The theatre is located at 420 S. 12th St., Mont-rose. RIDGWAY CONCERT SERIES 2016-July 7, 14, 21, 28-9th Annual Free Summer Concert Series Hartwell Park, Ridgway, Thursdays in July, 6pm ‘til Dark, July 7, 14, 21, 28 Free Music featuring World-Class Bands! Family Friend-ly, Children’s Activities, Food Vendors, Local Beer, Margaritas & WineLate Night After-Show at the Sherbino Theater, Live Broad-cast on KVNF. PAONIA’S PICKIN’ IN THE PARK 2016-Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 Paonia’s 9th Annual Free Summer Concert Series, Paonia Town Park, Paonia,Thursday Evenings in August, 6pm ‘til Dark. Dates are August 4, 11, 18, 25 ~ 2016 Free Live Music, National Touring Acts, Family Friendly, Children’s ActivitiesLocal Food, Local Beer & Local Wine, Broadcast Live on KVNF!www.pickinproductions.com. FRIDAYS-TRUE GRIT WALKING TOURS-Arrive 10:45 a.m. at the Ridgway Visitors Center, 150 Racecourse Rd. Tour ends at noon. $10 (11 and under free). Reservations strongly recommended. Or schedule your own tour for 6 or more people. 970-626-5181. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE @ THE GALLERY • MUSIC BY YOUTH, Second Saturdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Healthy Rhythm Community Art Gallery in Sampler Square. THE ALPINE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB meets every second Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in the St Paul Room, 1855 St Mary’s Drive, Montrose. The Public is welcome to attend. For more information, email [email protected]. FREE FAMILY LAW CLINIC-LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, Montrose County Courthouse (Leslie German self-help center) at 1200 North Grand, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Uncompahgre Volunteer Legal Aid and the 7th Judicial District Bar Associa-tion. Call 970-249-7202 for information. FREE JAM SESSION AND SING ALONG, Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion Senior Center. MONTROSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM-“Montrose County Historical Society Presents” is held at 7 pm on the first Wednesday of each month in the Pioneer Room of Friendship Hall, 1001 N. 2nd St. The public is invited to free programs based on topics of regional history. For more information please call 249-2085. SNOWSHADOW GYM-Zumba classes with Maria Gonzalez week nights 5:30 to 7:30; Swing dance with Kevin Mears Mondays 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 535 S. First St. [email protected]. MONTHLY- June 20-24-Rosemont Baptist Church at 1598 E Niagara Rd offers “Submerged,” vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to Noon for children from age four through 6th grade. A Women’s “VBS” Bible Study will also be available for any woman who would like to attend. For more information or to register visit atwww.rosemontbaptist.org/summer2016 or register in person or by phone at (970)249-4887. Office hours are Tues-Thurs 11:30 am-4 pm. June 20--10am to 11am, Introducing TAI CHI CHIC a 7 week program, Fee $50. Learn 19 movements that do not require any level of fitness. Anyone can learn theses balancing, energizing and flexibility enhancing movements. www.montroserec.com or call 2497705 to reserve a spot. June 20-Montrose Senior Center, 1 p.m. "Harrowing Adventure Stories" with Roy Cano. June 21-The Venezuelan Youth Orchestra is a musical social institution that promotes social action through music. Made up of music students from poor socio-economic backgrounds, this unique musical institution has served as an inspiration for the cre-ation of similar orchestras across the world. Dr. Gisela Flanigan will be giving this fascinating and instructive presentation on so-cial action through music on June 21, 2016, at 6:15 p.m. in the Community Room of the Mesa County Central Library at 5th and Grand Ave. June 22-23—Attend at Centennial Plaza (433 S First Street) in Downtown Montrose at 6 p.m. June 23 for a free performance by the 101st Army Band of the Colorado National Guard. The 101st Army Band is a unit of the Colorado National Guard. The band will also perform at the Montrose Pavilion on June 22 at 7 p.m. June 24-26-Cast and Blast: Men, ages 18-14, who are interested in learning how to fish and hunt are invited to a weekend “Cast and Blast” sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, June 24-26. The weekend event will be held at the beautiful Lone Cone-Jim Olterman State Wildlife Area located in San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado. Firearms and fishing gear will be provided. Attendees will be selected from applications submitted to the Montrose Service Center of Colorado Parks and Wildlife at 2300 South Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO 81401. Applications can be obtained by calling 970-252-6000 or by e-mail
Contact Art & Sol@ Mirror Publishing Group
Post Office Box 3244 Montrose, CO 81402
970-275-0646
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