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Salida Chamber Calendar


Calendar subject to cancellations or postponements due to COVID-19.

Vino Salida Live Music: David Tipton

Come join your friends at Vino Salida for an evening of sipping wine & listening to our good friend David Tipton tap tunes on his unique instrument called the Chapman Stick! Click HERE for more information on this or other events at Vino Salida.

A Church: Monks in the Mountains

A Church

Daily construction of Tara Sand Mandala 9-5p.m November 18-22. Saturday, November 18th, 10am Opening Ceremonies Saturday and Sunday, Discussions and family activities, from 2-5pm. Monday, November 20th, 3pm, Tibetan Language Class. Tuesday, November 21st, 4pm, India trip slide show and Q & A Wednesday, November 22nd, Deconstruction of Sacred Sand Mandala Click HERE for more information.

7th Anniversary Party at Soulcraft

Soulcraft Brewing 248 W. Hwy 50, Salida, CO, United States

Join us as we celebrate our seven year anniversary on Saturday, November 18th! We will have live music through the day, epic giveaways and raffles, as well as fabulous food and drink specials including Bloody Marys and our newly brewed Fest Bier: O'zapft Is! As always, this event is free to the public and all are welcome! $5 Bloody Marys from 12pm - 2pm! Supplies are limited, so stop in while they last! Stein Holding Competition: $10 entry fee includes one liter of our new Fest Bier and a stein to take home. Competition is limited to 10 participants per group; two winners will receive a $100 Soulcraft gift card! Raffles: Buy a beer, receive a raffle ticket! There is no limit on tickets per customer, so drink up! Drawings will be at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm. Giveaways include a Monarch Season Pass, Soulcraft merchandise, and free beer for a whole year (terms and conditions apply). You must be present to claim your prize, so grab a beer, hang out, and let's see if you're a winner! Monarch season pass winner will be announced at 8pm sharp.

Vino Salida Live Music: Nicholas Penn

Come on out and catch some live music with your friends at Vino Salida! Blending easy listening West Coast rock with Appalachian folk themes, Nicholas Penn has created a sound of his own. Not-to-be-missed! Click HERE for more info on this and other events happening at Vino Salida.

Pearl’s Sunrize Sanctuary, Crafts & Baked Goods Sale

Visit Pearl's Sunrize Sanctuary, 129 Sackett Ave, on November 24th, 2023, during the Lighting of Christmas Mountain for crafts and baked goods sale. This event starts at 4:30pm. There will be hot cocoa and apple cobbler!

Holiday Open House at the SteamPlant!

Salida SteamPlant

Pueblo Bank & Trust presents the Holiday Open House on Friday, November 24th, at the SteamPlant immediately following the parade of lights!  There will be cookies and hot chocolate and a performance by Salida High School Choir.

Santa Rios at the Salida SteamPlant

Salida SteamPlant

Come to see Santa Rios on Friday, November 24th, at 7:30pm, at the SteamPlant Event Center! The producers of Salida’s Next Last Waltz have assembled some of the region’s best musicians to bring you an Excellent Santana Tribute by authentically recreating tunes that span Santana’s amazing career. Tickets: $20.00 (Advance)/$25.00 (Door)

Vino Salida: Bobby Gully

Vino Salida

Don't miss this chance to catch Bobby Gully! Come on out and join your friends at Vino Salida! Click HERE for more info on this and other events happening at Vino Salida!

A Night in Kenya at Soulcraft

Soulcraft Brewing 248 W. Hwy 50, Salida, CO, United States

Come out for a fun night of African drum & dance!  Silent auction fundraiser to benefit kids who live at a dumpsite in Kenya.  Donations for School/Orphanage & Farm building project in Nakuru, Kenya, Presentation by local non-profit "Cabbages & Crayons".  

Family Remembrance Celebration

Poncha Springs Town Hall

Family Remembrance Celebration hosted by Enhabit Hospice in partnership with Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center on Thursday, November 30, from 6-7 at the Poncha Springs Board Room at Chipeta Park, 333 Burnett Ave in Poncha Springs.  We will celebrate and remember those who have died in the last year.

Elk Raven Photography- Artist Reception at Tres Litros

Tres Litros Beer Company

Elk Raven Photography is having an Artist Reception at Tres Litros Beer Company, Friday, December 1st, starting at 5pm! They will be showcasing their newest photos from the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Park. Come and take a look at their wonderful photography while enjoying a refreshing beverage.

First Friday Art Walk: Art & Chocolate

Downtown Salida

The Salida Creative District galleries and creative businesses invite you to the December 1st Friday: ART & CHOCOLATE! Galleries and creative businesses kick off the holiday season and stay open later. Visit with the artists, see how each interprets the theme, and find that one of a kind piece for a loved one. See galleries for individual schedules.  

GARNA presents Colorado Environmental Film Fest at A Church

A Church

GARNA Hosts the Colorado Environmental Film Festival on December 1 The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) is bringing selections from the Colorado Environmental Film Festival to Salida on December 1 at A Church for an evening of films to challenge and inspire us to take care of our environment. Film selections include “Farm to Faucet,” a look at the value of water in Colorado and our society’s willingness to adapt; “The Sea Turtle Arribada” how a group of dedicated people in Oaxaca, Mexico are protecting an endangered species; and “Yellowstone 88: Song of Fire,” an animated short about the fires in Yellowstone in 1988. Prior to the films, GARNA will be hosting a social hour with free pizza and beer for members and friends to meet new GARNA Executive Director, Jason Marsden, and learn about upcoming programs. Event Details Social Hour 5:30-6:30pm Films 6:30-8:30pm Location: A Church, 419 D Street, Salida Tickets are $15 for GARNA Members, $20 for Non-Members, $5 for ages 6-18 and free for 5 and under. Tickets are available at https://garna.org/calendar/colorado-environmental-film-festival/

Avalanche Awareness Community Safety Talk

Salida Mountain Sports 110 North F St., Salida, CO, United States

Join us December 1st, from 6:00-7:30 pm, for an Avalanche Awareness Community Safety Talk! If you like to recreate in the winter backcountry, this FREE event is for you! Skiers, splitboarders, hikers, cross country skiers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers join us at Salida Mountain Sports for a FREE, informative Avalanche Awareness Know Before You Go presentation presented by Buena Vista Mountain Adventures (BVMA). In 1-hour, you will see the destructive power of avalanches, understand when and why they happen, and how you can have fun in the mountains and avoid avalanches. There will be 30 mins for questions at the end. This conversation is a great place to start your avalanche education.

42nd Annual Holiday Sampler Craft Show-FREE Admission!

Chaffee County Fairgrounds

Come check out the Holiday Sampler Craft Show.  There will be crafts, art, handwork, baked goods, door prizes.  40 unique regional vendors and concessions available for lunch.  Admission is FREE!

HRRMC Artist Reception

Salida Steamplant Ballroom

Come out for the HRRMC Artist Reception featuring exhibiting artists from 2023: John Hegstrom, Jude Silva, Mary Leslie, Sally Mather

Business After Hours!

Brady's West 7121 CR 107, Salida, CO, United States

Join us Friday, December 8th, from 5-7pm, for Business After Hours! This event will be hosted at Brady's West Greenhouse and Nursery. Admission for Business After Hours is $10 at the door and will include 2 drink tickets and appetizers.

The Noteables Will Present ‘The Winter Gift’

The Noteables will present their winter concert series, The Winter Gift, December 8-10 in Salida and Buena Vista. Under the direction of Linda Taylor, the chorus will perform a wide variety of holiday music, including unusual arrangements of familiar carols, winter ballads, humorous selections and songs of peace and hope. The Noteables, will welcome in the holiday season with We Three Kings, Ella Fitzgerald’s Hotta Chocolatta and A Celtic French Carol. Other selections include a powerful arrangement of the hymn, See Amid the Winter’s Snow, the familiar, Deck the Halls and Winter Wolf which follows the challenges of the lone wolf through the change of seasons. Continuing onto the second half of the program The Noteables will perform an unusual version of Angels We Have Heard On High, An Advent Yearning and The Winter Gift, a heartwarming song that celebrates winter treasures: time for silence and reflection, time for peace, hope and joy.   Rounding out the program, a twelve voice ensemble will sing the fanciful A Star Dances, A Child Sings and Bruce Warren will perform four holiday songs on hammered dulcimer.  The concert will feature guest instrumentalists: Oso Blanco, drums; Kathryn Wadsworth, trumpet; Kate Chiras, electric bass; Brenda Covert, flute; Bruce Warren, hammered dulcimer.  Performances:  Friday: December 8, 7:00 pm at Clearview Community Church, 457 Rodeo Road, Buena Vista Saturday: December 9, 7:00pm at United Methodist Church 228 E. Fourth Street, Salida Sunday: December 10, 3:00 pm at Salida SteamPlant, W. 220 Sackett Ave. Salida  Suggested donation is $15 to help pay for the cost of music and publicity. For more information, call Linda Taylor, 719 539-2428. www.salidasings.org

Foodshed Alliance: Winter Farmers Markets

Winter Farmer's Markets @ Scout HutSaturdays, Dec. 9 - 2310:00 am - 1:00 pmOpen to the public Farmer’s Markets feature the freshest local foods available, including treats like fresh fruits and veggies, pastries and breads, meats, eggs, cheeses, prepared foods served on site and lots more. Local artists, crafters and jewelers also offer amazing art and useful creations.

SteamPlant: Holiday Pop Up Shop

Salida Steamplant Ballroom

Holiday Art Pop-up ShopSaturday, December 9    11:00 am - 6:00 pmSunday, December 10     10:00 am - 3:00 pmOpen to the Public The annual Holiday Art Pop-up Shop returns to the SteamPlant Ballroom. Shoppers can peruse a variety of artist offerings from jewelry and sculpture to wall art and cards, just in time for the holidays! All items will be priced to sell, with nothing exceeding $200.00 (excluding tax).

The Notables: The Winter Gift

CONCERT: NoteablesSunday, Dec. 103:00 pmSuggested donation of $10.00 Under the direction of Linda Taylor, The Noteables present their Christmas concert series, The Winter Gift, and will perform a wide variety of seasonal music, including unusual arrangements of familiar Christmas carols, winter ballads, humorous selections and songs of peace, friendship and love.

SteamPlant: The Noteables, The Winter Gift

CONCERT: NoteablesSunday, Dec. 103:00 pmSuggested donation of $10.00 Under the direction of Linda Taylor, The Noteables present their Christmas concert series, The Winter Gift, and will perform a wide variety of seasonal music, including unusual arrangements of familiar Christmas carols, winter ballads, humorous selections and songs of peace, friendship and love.

Colorado Mountain College Career Day!

Career Day is Tuesday, December 12th  from 12:00-4:00. Juniors will rotate through 3 sections interacting with local business professionals. Mock Interview, Resume Review, and Professional Panel are the sessions. Lunch will be served and it will be at the Kesner building again. If you are interested, please respond to Fred Maxwell ( 719.530.7907 office / 719.221.5985 cell / fmaxwell@coloradomtn.edu) with your name and which section you have been in before or if your new, which one you would like to be in.

Trailhead Tuesday (WP): Know Before You Go Avalanche Awareness

The Trailhead 402 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO, United States

Hey you! Yeah, you! Calling all Winter Park backcountry lovers, be it skiing, splitboarding, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing! Join us on Tuesday, 12/12/2023, from 6:00-7:30 pm for our FIRST EVER The Trailhead gear store Winter Park Trailhead Tuesday. Enjoy an insightful evening exploring the know-before-you-go avalanche awareness curriculum with our friends Buena Vista Mountain Adventures. Know Before You Go is the first step in your journey through avalanche education. This program introduces avalanche safety with simple steps to stay safe and have fun in the winter backcountry. Before you go into the mountains this winter—KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ❄️ 🏔️ GET THE FORECAST 🏔️ GET THE GEAR 🏔️ GET THE TRAINING 🏔️ GET THE PICTURE

SteamPlant: Creative Mixer & Artist Reception.

Creative Mixer & Artist ReceptionThursday, Dec. 145:00 - 6:30 pmOpen to the public The Salida Council for the Arts co-hosts with Salida Arts & Culture another Creative Mixer. Any artists or creatives working in all genres are encouraged to attend and meet like-minded people. This month’s mixer will feature Joan Lobeck for entertainment during the event. This December exhibition features works by local artist Emily Moody.

Salida Early Childhood Center: Conscious Discipline Virtual Parent Night

Chaffee County Early Childhood Council Conscious Discipline Virtual Parent Night, Thursday, December 14th, 7-8:00pm This Month's session should be fun and informative, we hope you're all able to join us, even if that means listening along while you continue your daily routine. This session's theme is, "Handling a child’s big emotions when you have an audience: it’s a challenge to handle upsets at home and in public but that can feel like small potatoes compared to an audience of family members. No matter the particulars of your challenging moments, join us for a discussion about what to do when fun moments fall off the rails!"  Contact Trinity at the Early Childhood Center at 719-239-0207 for more information.

High Country Bank’s Holiday Open House

High Country Bank

High Country Bank's Holiday Open House - December 15th, 3 - 5 pm.  Rumor has is that Santa will be there!  Bring the kids, brings the grandkids, enjoy some treats, and enjoy one another.

Santa Paws is coming to BV!

Gone to the Dogs BV 300 E. Main, Buena Vista, CO, United States

Santa Paws is coming to Gone to the Dogs in BV, December 15th, from 3-5pm, then Gone to the Dogs in Salida, December 16th, from 1-3pm.  Get a free photo with Santa Paws and everything in the store will be 10% off! There will be a hot-cocoa bar a giveaways including food, treats, and toys!

SteamPlant: Barbie

FILM: BarbieFriday, Dec. 156:30 pmTickets: $9.00 From Oscar-nominated writer and director Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”) comes “Barbie,” starring Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and Ryan Gosling (“La La Land,” “Half Nelson”) as Barbie and Ken. To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken. Film is Rated PG-13.

Foodshed Alliance: Winter Farmers Markets

Winter Farmer's Markets @ Scout HutSaturdays, Dec. 9 - 2310:00 am - 1:00 pmOpen to the public Farmer’s Markets feature the freshest local foods available, including treats like fresh fruits and veggies, pastries and breads, meats, eggs, cheeses, prepared foods served on site and lots more. Local artists, crafters and jewelers also offer amazing art and useful creations.

Salida Makers Market at the Fairgrounds

Chaffee County Fairgrounds

Visit the Salida Maker's Market, December 16th, from 10-4pm, at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. This is a free event and open to the public!

Holiday Market at Soggy Surfer

Soggy Surfer

Support local artists and check some gifts off your list! An event for everyone to enjoy.

Santa Paws is coming to Salida!

Gone to the Dogs Salida 235 W. Hwy 50, Salida, 81201

Santa Paws is coming to Gone to the Dogs in BV, December 15th, from 3-5pm, then Gone to the Dogs in Salida, December 16th, from 1-3pm.  Get a free photo with Santa Paws and everything in the store will be 10% off! There will be a hot-cocoa bar a giveaways including food, treats, and toys!

Ornaments & Wine At Vino Salida

Vino Salida

Craft your own cork ornaments as you sip a glass of vino at Vino Salida! $35 ($30 wine club).  No reservations required!

Candy Cane Cordial Fundraiser by Sventastik Productions

Salida SteamPlant

The Candy Cane Cordial is our annual fundraiser for the Ryan Hansen Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund allows people of all ages and backgrounds access to the performing arts within Chaffee County. The Ryan Hansen Memorial Scholarship Fund has already assisted over 50 individuals and families with scholarships since its creation, and we hope to grow that number every year! This is our 5th Annual Candy Cane Cordial and it promises to be better than ever! With a silent auction and live entertainment in the SteamPlants Ballroom as well as some very popular entertainment upon the SteamPlant Stage! You won't want to miss it! Sunday December 17th - 4:30-8:30pm - $15 Door Fee - Children 10 and under free    

SteamPlant: The Candy Cane Cordial

FUNDRAISER: Candy Cane CordialSunday, Dec. 174:30 - 8:30 pmTickets: $15.00 at the door; children 10 & under free Behold the enchanting tale of the Candy Cane Cordial, now entering its 5th mystical year! It's a night of music, entertainment and silent auction to raise funds for the Ryan Hansen Memorial Scholarship fund.

What’s Up Salida?!

Salida Community Center

Join us for What’s Up Salida?!, a free networking event, which is open to the public! This event will take place Thursday, December 21st, from 8:30-9:30am, at the Community Center. Hear what is happening from: Downtown & Uptown businesses Elected Officials Chaffee County and the City of Salida The Heart of the Rockies Chamber, Salida – Chaffee County Q & A time and discussion opportunities. Coffee will be provided. Please bring your reusable mug!

Trivia Night at Tres Litros Beer Company

Tres Litros Beer Company

Come out for trivia night! This Holidaze Quiz Night will have prizes for the winning trivia team and best costumes, with "Dress Like a Gaper" as the theme.