Salida Chamber Calendar

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Another incredible Travelogue presentation will take place at the Salida SteamPlant Theatre on December 5th! This month, all are invited to enjoy local Jon MacManus’ stories from his travels throughout Southeast Asia. Doors open at 6:30pm. Cost $5. Cash bar available with beer, wine, and soft drinks. To learn more click here.

We hope you and your family will join us for this sweet and festive celebration of the holiday season, in homestead-style! Highlights include: Feed the ranch and wild animals during a walk with Santa - Walk begins at 4:15; visit with Santa in the historic Ranch House to share Christmas wishes - 4:30-5:45; create beautiful homestead-inspired holiday decorations; bring cookies for a cookie exchange, and enjoy a cookie with hot cider or cocoa; join in a carol sing-a-long around a cozy bonfire; purchase a wreath, wooden snowman or wooden reindeer in support of education programs at the Hutchinson Homestead. We hope you will join us for this heart-warming holiday gathering! To learn more click here. To pre-order Holiday Decor items to support Guidestone, click here.

The Noteables and You’ve Got Male “Stars On Snow” Fri., Dec. 7, 7:30pm Clearview Community Church in BV Sat., Dec. 8, 7:30pm Grace Church in Salida Sun., Dec. 9, 3:00pm Salida SteamPlant Under the direction of Linda Taylor, the women’s and men’s choruses will perform a wide variety of holiday music, including unusual arrangements of familiar carols, winter ballads, songs of peace and hope and sacred selections. Suggested donation is $10 to help pay for the cost of music, publicity and the groups’ scholarship fund. For more information, call Linda Taylor at 539-2428 or visit www.salidasings.org.

IVY BALLROOM ANNOUNCES CONCERT WITH TROUT STEAK REVIVAL DECEMBER 28TH, 2018 “Colorado’s Next Great Bluegrass Band” plays Buena Vista, Colorado BUENA VISTA (12.07.2018) – The Ivy Ballroom is proud to host Trout Steak Revival at the Surf Hotel’s world-class venue on December 28th, 2018.   Ever since winning the 2014 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition, Trout Steak Revival has quickly become a quintessential Colorado band. The band won an Emmy Award for a soundtrack they contributed to a Rocky Mountain PBS. They collaborate with school children in mentoring programs in Denver and Steamboat Springs. Their music is featured on Bank of Colorado’s radio and television advertisements. Most recently, Westword named them Denver’s Best Bluegrass Band, and they were nominated as a Momentum Band of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. LONGER BIO   TICKETS $20.00 and are available at ivyballroom.com  

Open to the public, 2 floors of items.  Enter through the front door or side ramp Bingo entrance.  Come on down and see what our creative vendors have for sale this Holiday Season. For more information call 539-6976 or click here.

Maryanne Rozzi, Celtic Harpist There is no better instrument to convey the essence of the Holidays then the harp. Which is why you should catch the haunting sound of a heavenly instrument when Celtic Harpist Maryanne Rozzi performs background music for the Annual Holiday Celebration for Collegiate Peaks Bank. Want to capture the spirit of the holidays through music…book Maryanne for your next Holiday event! To see if she is available to entertain at your next celebration call 719-838-0279, or email solarozzi@yahoo.com.

The Noteables and You’ve Got Male “Stars On Snow” Fri., Dec. 7, 7:30pm Clearview Community Church in BV Sat., Dec. 8, 7:30pm Grace Church in Salida Sun., Dec. 9, 3:00pm Salida SteamPlant Under the direction of Linda Taylor, the women’s and men’s choruses will perform a wide variety of holiday music, including unusual arrangements of familiar carols, winter ballads, songs of peace and hope and sacred selections. Suggested donation is $10 to help pay for the cost of music, publicity and the groups’ scholarship fund. For more information, call Linda Taylor at 539-2428 or visit www.salidasings.org.

The Noteables and You’ve Got Male “Stars On Snow” Fri., Dec. 7, 7:30pm Clearview Community Church in BV Sat., Dec. 8, 7:30pm Grace Church in Salida Sun., Dec. 9, 3:00pm Salida SteamPlant Under the direction of Linda Taylor, the women’s and men’s choruses will perform a wide variety of holiday music, including unusual arrangements of familiar carols, winter ballads, songs of peace and hope and sacred selections. Suggested donation is $10 to help pay for the cost of music, publicity and the groups’ scholarship fund. For more information, call Linda Taylor at 539-2428 or visit www.salidasings.org.

Salida Circus, Project Education South Sudan and Box of Bubbles present “An Evening in South Sudan” with Ngor Abiar.  Free with refreshments.  Donation to PESS will be gratefully accepted.  To learn more click here.

Join us for Food, Drinks, Networking, & Fun! Cost is $7. Brought to you by the Vaqueros! See you there!

The Ivy Ballroom at the Surf Hotel is proud to host the torch bearers of the McCoury family legacy, The Travelin' McCourys; who are taking the traditional string band sound to new levels of intensity and joy. Come and enjoy a concert at the Surf Hotel’s world-class venue on December 13th, 2018.   The McCoury brothers-Ronnie (mandolin) and Rob (banjo) - were born into the bluegrass tradition.  Talk about a source abundant and pure: their father, Del, is among the most influential and successful musicians in the history of the genre. Years on the road with Dad in the Del McCoury Band honed their knife-edge chops and encouraged the duo to imagine how traditional bluegrass could cut innovative pathways into 21st-century music.   No other band today has the same credentials for playing traditional and progressive music. As the sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, Ronnie McCoury on mandolin and Rob McCoury on banjo continue their father’s work—a lifelong dedication to the power of bluegrass music to bring joy into people’s lives. And with fiddler Jason Carter and bassist Alan Bartram, the ensemble is loved and respected by the bluegrass faithful. But the band is now combining their sound with others to make something fresh and rejuvenating.   TICKETS $22.00 in advance and are available at ivyballroom.com or $27.00 at the door   ABOUT IVY BALLROOM Overlooking the Arkansas River, the beautifully detailed Ivy Ballroom provides a world-class concert experience in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The space features a custom d&b audiotechnik sound system designed by Brown Note Productions. With a streamlined, industrial interior— accented by classic arched windows and elegant French doors—the venue also offers an adjacent outdoor patio where concert-goers can enjoy the beauty of their natural surroundings. ABOUT SURF HOTEL Inspired by the understated elegance of European hospitality and the spectacular natural beauty of Buena Vista’s riverfront community, the Surf Hotel offers guests a sense of luxury without pretension. Beyond the concert and event space of the Ivy Ballroom, the hotel is also home to Wesley & Rose, a farm-to-table restaurant and bakery. The hotel is also situated steps from The BEACH—an outdoor event venue—and the famed Whitewater Park, an urban kayaking destination that features multiple river surf waves, boulders for rock climbing, as well as, biking and hiking trails.

An invitation to hear an "informational" presentation of a state of the art tech/vocational center located south of the Colorado Springs Airport. Dr. Tim Kistler, superintendent of the Peyton School District and director of The Mill, will give a presentation and entertain a Q & A segment. The presentation of this new and developing program will be in The Buena Vista Community Center on Friday December 14th,  at 12:30. Employers, parents, educators, and those citizens concerned about the present/future workforce of the area are welcome. For information on The Mill, visit: www.themillco.org. Questions: contact Rich Deckard at 719-9662263.. Or: richdeckard@outlook.com.

Concert starts at 7:00pm doors open at 6:30pm. $15 tickets in advance $20 at the door. Tickets now available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-hazel-miller-band-tickets-53259173622

Join us for a fun night of music and dancing at the Scout Hut for the Calliope! Fundraiser Dance with free snacks and a cash bar with beer & wine. The party kicks off at 7pm and goes until 10pm. We hope to see you there!

Saturday 12/15 we have;   Groovespeak is a robust 5/6-pc band from Leadville united in their high mountain feeling under the banner of frontman Carey Nall's original music, along with favorite covers flavored by saxophone, keyboards, tasty guitar licks , and Nall's seasoned musical sensibilities anchored by a solid groove. Groovespeak has been rocking the mountains since 2003 with originals in a wide range of styles(rock/blues/funk/jazz/country), complementing their sets with covers the like of Van Morrison, David Bowie, Chicago, Traffic, Steely Dan, the Beatles, Rare Earth, Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, and more.   Groovepeak is finishing up a new album of groovy new tunes - check the work in progress here:  https://soundcloud.com/nall-woodward

Fun for all ages! 6 categories, 6 questions per category, 3 chance to win, 1 incredible evening of brain games! Free event.

This holiday event is brought to you by the Salida Chamber of Commerce, Monarch Mountain, and the Salida Business Alliance. Shops will be open late that evening, with festive happenings including visit with Santa, old fashioned caroling, marshmallow roasting, magical carriage rides,  plus chances to win one of two vacation packages.

Show your Subaru key fob at the Heuberger welcome tent for fun goodies. To learn more click here

Join us for a Water Yoga Class & Soak In The Hot Springs in the Relaxation Pool At The Spa & Club Age 16+ | No Advance Tickets Required. Price $10, free for overnight and spa guests Place: Relaxation Pool at the Spa & Club. Extras: Stay and soak after the class (until closing). To learn more click here.

Humanists Hosting Children’s Science Festival Dec. 23      In 1824, Michael Faraday, one of the world's greatest scientists began his famous Christmas Lectures for children.      The United Kingdom has continued this tradition of children’s  science lectures - for 192 years.     The Central Colorado Humanists will sponsor Salida’s own version, the Children’s Science Festival, for kids ages 6 to 13 on Dec. 23 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Salida Scout Hut, 210 East Sackett Avenue. Children must be accompanied by an adult.     Former science teacher, Greg Justis, with 35 years of experience, will present the program for elementary and middle school students and their parents. Justis has won both a national and state award for science education.     The Dec. 23rd program will honor Faraday by demonstrating and highlighting his invention of the electric motor. Students will have the opportunity to do a hands-on experiment with magnets to explore magnetic fields and observe the world’s simplest electric train.     Bill Sample, an electrical engineer and Boys & Girls Club STEM volunteer, along with club kids who built the award-winning Europa Rover, will demonstrate their rover, teach about Jupiter’s moon, Europa and build a model of Europa.     The program will conclude with a winter time celebration of hot chocolate and cookies for participants.              Children’s Science Festival      Dec. 23, 2-4 p.m. Salida Scout Hut, 210 E. Sackett Ave., Salida      Presenter: Teacher Greg Justis      Parents and children ages 6 to 13      Science demonstrations, followed by hot chocolate and cookies

Enjoy Christmas Eve Skiing and riding.  Bring the little ones up to hang out with Santa as he skis around Monarch spreading Christmas cheer. Free event. To learn more click here

Festive menu served at the Princeton Club Restaurant beginning at 3pm.  Reservations Required. Call: 719-395-2447 EXT: 3. To learn more click here.

Jon Stickley is no stranger to Salida audiences. His past performances at the former Salida Cafe include with guitarist Shannon Whitworth of the Biscuit Burners and the Colorado Playboys (with Travis Book of The Infamous Stringduster, John Frazier of Hit and Run Bluegrass Band, and Andy Thorn, Leftover Salmon). His Trio has performed for thousands of music fans at the Four Corners Folks Festival for many years. His music today is rooted in his past of flat-picking bluegrass, but I defy you to connect the dots with what the Trio now produces. In reference to the band, it used to be easy to say things like “upbeat, blue-grassy, Gypsy jazz, folk-punk, treading into jam-band territory.” Now they are not so confined. Jon Stickley Trio is a genre-defying and cinematic instrumental trio, whose deep grooves, innovative flat-picking, and sultry-spacey violin moves the listener’s head, heart, and feet. “The latest record from the Jon Stickley Trio flexes new and strong muscles, utilizing more progressive structures and deeper pockets than ever before,” says Producer Dave King (Of The Bad Plus). “All the while, the group retains its place as a modern-thinking acoustic ensemble with one foot in tradition and the other in a bluegrass honored future that allows for the avant garde, punk, and be bop to mix in freely and tastefully.” A part of the Trio since its conception, Fiddler Lyndsay Pruettputs deep thought into her flowing solos, plus she adds little flourishes and sudden stops that elevate the music,” proclaims Nashville’s Music City Roots’ Craig Havighurst. The Trioannounced a change in lineup in January 2018 with new drummer, Hunter Deacon, who is both classically trained and boasts heavy jazz influences. Hunter studied with drummer Keith Brown and received a BM in Studio Music and Jazz from the University of Tennessee. Deacon then went on to complete a six-month residency at a jazz club in Hangzhou, China, where he performed seven nights a week. Join us in ushering in the New Year with a musical session like no other. Get your tickets soon as this concert will sell out! Tickets available at Free the Monkey, Sacred Ground Café, SteamPlant Box Office, and Salida Chamber of Commerce. Also Online at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/clark-roberts-production-10828988991 $16 adv $18 day of the show Thank you to our sponsors, Colorado Central Magazine, Schmidt Renovation and for hospitality provided by The Fritz, Vino Salida, Woods Distillery and Soulcraft Brewing. And to you for supporting live music in Salida. Click here to listen!

Ski in the New Year with Monarch's 37th Annual Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Show. Torch Light Parade on Freeway followed by a fireworks show viewable from the base area and ski lodge deck. Free event. To learn more click here

Enjoy a four-course meal at the Princeton Club Restaurant, then ring in the new year at our party at the pavilion.  Reservations Required. Call: 719-395-2447 Ext: 232. To learn more click here.

Join Monarch's Ski Patrol throughout the day for tips on mountain safety. To learn more click here

Wilderness First Responder Course Saturday,January 5-12, 2019 at the SteamPlant The Wilderness First Responder Course is an 8-Day Course that covers emergency medical care in remote settings. The course is ideal for outdoor professionals, emergency care providers or outdoor enthusiasts who want to be confident in an emergency setting. Learn comprehensive, hands-on, practical course materials with practice scenarios to master skills. The course takes place both in and outdoors in all weather. Hosted by Absolute Bikes. Cost:  $550  Registration Deadline: December 14, 2018. Register by emailing info@absolutebikesadventures.com or by calling or stopping in at Absolute Bikes. More details can be found at here.

Science Sunday Sun., January 6th at 10am at the Salida Scout Hut The first Science Sunday presentation of 2019 will examine the effects of global climate change on human health. The doors will open at 9:30 a.m. so participants can have refreshments and be seated when the program begins promptly at 10 a.m.  “What Does Climate Change Have to Do with YOUR Health, will be presented by Dr. Cindy Parker. Click here for details

Anupa Wellness Community Sessions Tuesdays & Thursdays 12 - 2pm Wednesdays 1-3pm No appointment is needed - they are walk-in sessions. These treatments are $35 a person.

Soulcraft Brewing Trivia Night Tues., January 8th 6-8pm at Soulcraft Tickets: Free. Fun for all ages! 6 categories, 6 questions per category, 3 chance to win, 1 incredible evening of brain games!

Anupa Wellness Community Sessions Tuesdays & Thursdays 12 - 2pm Wednesdays 1-3pm No appointment is needed - they are walk-in sessions. These treatments are $35 a person.

Business After Hours is from 5-7pm at The Victorian Tavern, 143 N F Street. Entry into Business After Hours is $7 and includes food, drinks, networking, and fun! Brought to you by the Vaqueros, our ambassadors to the Chamber. Bring a friend, the more the merrier!

Another incredible and entertaining Travelogue presentation will take place at the Salida SteamPlant Theater on January 9th! This month, all are invited to enjoy locals Greg Walter’s & Terri Dunn’s stories from their travels in Portugal. Doors open at 6:30pm. Cash bar available with beer, wine, and soft drinks. $5 at the Door. To learn more click here.

Anupa Wellness Community Sessions Tuesdays & Thursdays 12 - 2pm Wednesdays 1-3pm No appointment is needed - they are walk-in sessions. These treatments are $35 a person.

Full Circle Restorative Justice (FCRJ) invites interested community members to an informational  Spotlight on the Insight Prison Program on Thursday January 10. Beginning at 5 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on at 7 Poncha Blvd., FCRJ staff and experienced volunteers in our Victim Offender Education Group (VOEG) program will offer their powerful experiences in sharing restorative principles with incarcerated individuals.   "Facilitating the Prison program and the Restorative Circles has to be the most rewarding work I've ever done!"  - states veteran FCRJ Volunteer and retired Business Professor, "Awesome" Andy Dungan.   Please join FCRJ in this informative event. Coffee, tea & treats will be served.

The Salida Council for the Arts (SCFTA) invites the public to attend the monthly Creative Mixer featuring artist Matt Kroschel and musician Mohan Ramprasad in the Salida SteamPlant Paquette Gallery. Held every second Thursday, the Creative Mixer is a free monthly public gathering of those interested in knowing more about the local arts scene in a casual social setting. Anyone with information to share about upcoming creative and art-related events is encouraged to give a brief announcement. Attendees are welcomed to introduce themselves and may find new friends and collaborators at the “Mixer.” Free hors’ de oeuvres, a cash bar, beautiful artwork, great conversation, and music are always in abundance.   Click here to learn more.

Join Conservancy Board President Cindy Williams for her popular lecture series, "Geology Fire & Ice." A geologist, Cindy will explain how our local landscapes have been shaped by some amazing geologic events: Epic floods, volcanos, glaciers, fault lines with miles of movement and more. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. $10 for Conservancy members and $12 for non-members. To learn more click here.

The Victoria Tavern Wes Barlow Thurs., Jan 10 at 9pm at the Vic Wes barlow returning with his three piece band The Stark Brothers. $3 at the door.

GARNA “The Amazing Life of Pronghorns” Friday, January 11 from 7-8:30pm in the Discovery Room of the First Presbyterian Church GARNA’s first presentation of the new year will explore the amazing life of pronghorns. The cost for the program is $3 for GARNA members, $6 for non-members.  All fees support important stewardship initiatives in the Upper Arkansas Valley.  The presentation is handicap accessible and open to the public.  If special assistance is required, please call the GARNA office, 719-539-5106, a few days in advance so accommodations can be made.  Click here to learn more.

The Victoria Tavern Stompit Fri., Jan 11 at 9pm at the Vic $3 cover, Stompit is a 2 person band, comprised of the 2 founding members of The Symbols, with as much sound and as much pure rock’n’roll power as their 3 piece band with a drummer. This band arose out of pure necessity. Sometimes a drummer wasn’t available. Sometimes the pay was too low for a full band. Sometimes the stage too small. Stompit is a full sounding cool alternative that can work in gig situations not fit for a full band, but this unique format also translates well to larger venues. Click here to learn more.

Learn about the back country. Snow safety educational events will be offered throughout the day. Demo the newest in back country equipment and learn about avalanche awareness. To learn more click here

Foodshed Alliance Farmers Markets offer stunning scenery, a family-friendly atmosphere, and are your source for locally grown and produced foods and products. Local artists, crafters, and jewelers also offer skillfully-crafted and mindfully-made creations. Free.  To learn more click here.

Salida Council for the Arts During the class students will learn how to construct circular wall pieces in assemblage and collage techniques. Background materials can be anything from recycled sawed board to anything round found or recycled like old records, hoops, cookie tin lids and round odds and ends. Most materials will be provided. In addition, students should bring items on hand like screens, wire, textured cardboard, fabric, wood pieces etc. Also paint, wire and glues are welcome. Students can bring lunch or go out for lunch. Maximum of 8 students.  To register or learn more click here.

The Victoria Tavern Public Safety Sat., Jan 12 at 9pm at the Vic $4 cover. Hailing from the Mile High City, Public Safety is here to protect your right to vibe. Catchy lyrics blended with intricate musicianship, groovy goodness, and a top shelf live performance have helped shape Public Safety’s unique sound known as “gritty soul music.” Click here to learn more.

The Salida SteamPlant is proud to continue with the Art on Film series in 2019. Join us each month as we take artistic "journey" to look at artists from all types of mediums, both the classics and contemporary, as well as their thoughts, philosophies and inspirations among other things. This Month: MANIFESTO starring two-time Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett as she delivers monologues based on the manifestos of real-life artists. Cost is $8.00. To learn more click here.