Salida Chamber Calendar

Maryanne Rozzi, Celtic Harpist, will be performing for a Mother's Day "High Tea" May 12th from 11am to 1pm. This event is presented by "A Day To Remember Events" at the Scout Hut in Salida Colorado, located in Riverside Park at 210 East Sackett Avenue. Cuisine by Kalamata Pit. Best in Show Hat contest. And much more. $40/person. If you would like to book Maryanne for your next special event, contact her at (719)838-0279 or email solarozzi@yahoo.com.

We Are Chaffee podcast host Adam Williams engages in an in-depth conversation with Chaffee County Film Commissioner Julie Jackson.

2:30pm - Sunday, May 12 Salida SteamPlant Sometimes memories and heartache compel us forward, making new connections and strengthening old ones, and often brings a smile. THE MOVE (dir. Eric Kissack) – A couple moving in together for the first time learn new things about each other, their apartment and the universe. DEATH & RAMEN (dir. Tiger Ji) – On his final night alive, a ramen chef goes on an unintended odyssey with the Grim Reaper. BIG GEORGE (dir. Jamie Effros) – A working actor struggles in the “business” and finds himself trying to justify to his nine-year-old daughter – and to himself – why he’s still chasing his dream. REST STOP (dir. Noah Sellman) – In the near future, a young auto mechanic struggles to keep his family’s roadside rest stop afloat and find his place in a newly mechanized world. DEEP IN MY HEART IS A SONG (dir. Jonathan Pickett) – Based on the life of singer Johnny Bencomo, an aging country musician who’s struggling to make ends meet receives an offer for an unusual private gig.

REMEMBERING GENE WILDER Director: Ron Frank Last Look Presentation Salida SteamPlant 4:30pm - Sunday, May 12 This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in THE PRODUCERS, to the enigmatic title role in the original WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard Pryor in movies like SILVER STREAK. It is illustrated by a bevy of touching and hilarious clips and outtakes, never-before-seen home movies, narration from Wilder’s audiobook memoir, and interviews with a roster of brilliant friends and collaborators. Film is Not Rated.

Come out for FREE live music with Luke Callen at Tres Litros