Salida Colorado Events for July 2008

We are now updating and scheduling our events for 2008.

4 ~ Fourth of July Celebration; Wholesome games in Riverside Park in downtown Salida, 1-3 p.m.; sponsored by Salida Recreation. Parade on F Street at 4 p.m.; fireworks from Tenderfoot Mountain at dusk.

4 ~ Trout Unlimited's July 4th Kid's Fishing Derby. Franzhurst Lake - registration from 8am until 9am. Derby Fishing 9-11am. Food & Prizes at 11am. A fishing derby for children 0 thru 13 years fo age. Contestants provide own equipment and bait. Hot dogs, chips and soft drinks served to contestants and parents. Sponsored by: Collegiate Peaks Anglers Chapter Trout Unlimited & Colorado Division of Wildlife.

5 ~ 12th Annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous; 1-5 p.m., Riverside Park, downtown Salida. Brewers from around the state offer their best. Sorry, no dogs allowed in park. $20 per ticket; 539-2068 (877) 772-5432.

7~ (Monday) Salida Aspen Concert: David Halen (violin) and Darrett Adkins (cello) and a pianist (TBA) will perform Maurice Ravel's piano trio at 7:30 p.m. at John Held Auditorium, Salida High School, 10th and D Streets, Salida CO.
Violinist David Halen, concertmaster of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and solo cellist Darrett Adkins along with a pianist from the Aspen Music Festival and School will perform Maurice Ravel's famous piano trio among other classics. Halen (www2.mercer.edu/Music/davidhalen.htm) serves on the faculty at the Aspen Music Festival and is visiting artist at Yale University and artistic director of the Innsbrook Institute. Adkins (http://www.darrettadkins.com/) has been called "stunning" "heroic" and "Fiery" for his interpretations in almost every musical genre from the classics to the avant-garde. Tickets $15.00 at the door or at salidaaspenconcerts.org

12 ~ Salida Aspen Concert: Joyce Yang, pianist, will perform as soloist and will play chamber music with friends and students from Aspen Music Festival at 7:30 p.m. at John Held Auditorium, Salida High School, 10th and D Streets, Salida CO.
Since winning the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition at the age of 19 years old, Joyce Yang has been on a world tour of the great concert halls. Last year she played with the symphonies of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Houston, Fort Worth, Indianapolis and Orlando and held recitals throughout North America and Europe. In Salida, she enchanted the audience at the opening concert of the 2007 Salida Aspen Concert season. A native of the Republic of Korea, Joyce Yang's music can be heard at myspace.com/joyceyang and on a growing list of recordings. Tickets are $15.00 at the door and at salidaaspenconcerts.org

12 - 13 ~ Fabulous Finds! Emporium presents
28th Annual Antique Alley
Chaffee County Fairgrounds in Poncha Springs
Saturday & Sunday
Sat 9-5-Sun 10-4
Admission $3

15 - 20 ~ 16 Annual Art of the Rockies open awards show; Open for public viewing 9a.m. to 6p.m. 17th - 20th. Chaffee County Fairgrounds, Poncha Springs. 539-3074; 539-2068.

18-20 ~ "Calliope!" 10th year of this delightful show. Youngsters perform excerpts from musical comedies, new each year, showcasing the incredible talent in the Upper Arkansas Valley. John Held Auditorium (Salida High School) Friday & Saturday 7p.m.; Sunday 2:30p.m. Tickets available at the door & starting July 9, at the Salida Chamber of Commerce, & High Country Bank. In Buena Vista at High Country Bank & Chamber of Commerce. Adults $12, Seniors $10.00, Children $3.00.

19 ~ Join us for an evening of breathtaking views of the Arkansas River, a Gorge-ous sunset, delicious food, lively music and, best of all, fun with friends—old and new. Bring your family to enjoy Royal Gorge Park’s wonders! Get to know better your neighbors from across Colorado’s 22 southern counties, and share your views with state and federal officials and candidates in a friendly, relaxed setting! Enjoy music, dancing, a tasty BBQ dinner, a cash bar, silent auction and networking under the stars at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park’s “Juniper Junction.” DATE Saturday, July 19, 2008 TIME 7-10 p.m. PLACE "Juniper Junction" Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Canon City $25 adults $10 children 12 and under Tickets may be purchased from Action 22 Board members in each county area, utilizing the attached form or on-line using Pay Pal www.action22.org or calling Action 22 1.888.799.1799

19 ~ 2nd Annual High Country Bank Classic Car Madness at the High Country Bank Hwy 50 branch from 11 to 3. Benefits Chaffee County Search & Rescue.Music provided by Kevin Messick. Hot dogs served by “franks”. Entry forms and all High Country Bank locations. Any questions call 539-2516.

19 ~ Salida Aspen Concert: The Sybarite Chamber Players—(string quintet) at 7:30 p.m. at Valley Fellowship Church, 608 South San Juan Street, in Buena Vista, Colorado.
The Sybarite Chamber Players got their start in 1997 playing on a street corner in Aspen during the Aspen Music Festival and now are devoted to educating and expanding the repertoire for string quintet. They performed in Salida during the 2002 Salida Aspen Concerts series. Currently they are commissioning, performing and recording classical works inspired and influenced by Radiohead (www.sybarite5.org). This group of young artists is considered one of the most versatile ensembles of its kind and a driving force paralleled by few. Tickets are $15.00 at the door or online at salidaaspenconcerts.org

19 -20 ~ International Harvester Rendezvous: Chaffee County Fairgrounds $10 admission. For more information fairgrounds # 719-539-6151.

23 ~ The 2008 Summer Seminar Series hosted by GARNA - Greater Arkansas River Nature Association

Creativity and Composition, Photography with Carol Cartwright

Time: Wednesday, July 23 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Begin at the Salida Public Library
Cost: $25 for GARNA members and $30 for non-GARNA members
Bring: Camera, water & dinner/snack

Pre-registration is required; minimum 5 participants, maximum 10. Please call or email GARNA to register – 539-5106, info@garna.org.

Pre-registration is required; minimum 5 participants, maximum 10. Please call or email GARNA to register – 539-5106, info@garna.org. www.garna.org

26 ~ The 2008 Summer Seminar Series hosted by GARNA - Greater Arkansas River Nature Association
Growing Green

Visit several home greenhouses to see types of greenhouse construction and ways that gardeners design their growing beds and learn how they decide on the types of plants to grow. Visit includes free-standing geodesic domes, an attached lean-to greenhouse and possibly others.

Coordinator is Denny Arter, GARNA board member and greenhouse owner.

9:00 am – 2:00 pm (approx)
Location: Meet for carpooling at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area headquarters parking lot, 307 W Sackett, Salida
Cost: $12 for GARNA members and $15 for non-GARNA members
Bring: Water and sack lunch

Pre-registration is required; maximum 16 participants. Please call or email GARNA to register – 539-5106, info@garna.org. www.garna.org

26 ~ Salida Aspen Concert: Aspen Contemporary Ensemble and Syd Hodkinson— at 7:30 p.m. at John Held Auditorium, Salida High School, 10th and D Streets, Salida CO.
The Aspen Contemporary Ensemble (flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion) will perform a program of mixed eras–not just contemporary–directed by composer-conductor Syd Hodkinson, a jazz musician who then studied classical music at the Eastman School of Music. Tickets $15.00 at the door or online at salidaaspenconcerts.org

31 ~ Collegiate Peaks Forum Series Lecture Two - Dr. Lynn Japinga
Dr. Japinga is an Associate Professor of religion at Hope College, where she has taught since 1992.
July 31 at 7:00 pm - Thursday Topic:
Eve Taught Once and Ruined All: The Christian Tradition Says No to Women Leaders
Buena Vista Community Center Pinon Room

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