Salida Chamber Calendar

Soulcraft Brewing Brewvie Night featuring Office Space Sunday, January 13th from 7-9pm Join us for another fun evening of cult classic films, food, and brews! Office Space is a 1999 American comedy film written and directed by Mike Judge. It satirizes the everyday work life of a typical mid-to-late-1990s software company, focusing on a handful of individuals fed up with their jobs. It stars Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, Gary Cole, Stephen Root, David Herman, Ajay Naidu, and Diedrich Bader

Soulcraft Brewing Trivia Night Tues., January 15th 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!

Soulcraft Brewing / Sustainable Chaffee County Chaffee Green FUNdraiser Event Wed., January 16 from 5-9pm at Soulcraft Brewing Soulcraft Brewing is donating 20% of the proceeds received go to Chaffee Green. Click here to learn more about Chaffee Green.

JANUARY 17th $35 Veteran Lift Tickets Free Intro Clinics from 10am-12pm Monarch would like to thank all of men and women who have served in our armed forces by offering discounted lift tickets and free clinics on January 17th, 2019. Bring your military ID, veterans card or any other other proof of service to the Pioneer Room.   Don't know how to ski? No problem. We'll be hosting free introduction to ski and snowboard clinics from 10am-12pm.   If you haven't served, you probably know someone who has. Please help us pass this message along.   For questions, call (719) 530-5040     Purchase Tickets in the Pioneer Room  

Articipate presents: Rok Skool's 2019 Winter Showcase Salida SteamPlant Event Center Friday, January 18th 6:00pm Tickets from salidasteamplant.com or at the box office. 5 of the 7 Rok Skools will perform; KneeOn HighWater Halfway Decent Rogue Miss Match

Film Event: “Metanoia” Celebrating the Life of Jeff Lowe Friday, January 18   GARNA and Salida Mountain Sports, present the award-winning documentary film Metanoia featuring Jeff Lowe and his unparalleled solo climb of the north face of the Eiger, on Friday January 18 at A Church.  From the top of the world to the end of the line, the film follows the extraordinary life and climbs of the legendary alpinist. Narrated by New York Times best-selling author Jon Krakauer, produced by Jeff Lowe’s partner, Connie Self, and directed by Jim Aikman.  Metanoia  is a story of a legendary athlete’s rise to the top of his sport and devastating fall from grace that precipitated perhaps the boldest solo mountain climb in history.  Jeff embraced a debilitating disease with the same vision, courage and grace that he brought to his climbing, but passed away in August, 2018.  Lowe helped make climbing what it is today through technical innovations and inspired teaching.  With more than a thousand visionary first ascents, his mark on the industry will never be forgotten. Sponsored by Salida Mountain Sports, the event will take place at A Church, 419 D St. with doors opening at 6:00pm.  A film short of the 1978 American ascent of Ama Dablan by Jeff Lowe, Tom Frost, and local climber and filmmaker, Rob Dubin will kick off the event at 6:30pm followed by a short intermission.  The main feature, “Metanoia” will begin at 7:30pm, ending with a Q & A period with film producer Connie Self and Rob Dubin.  Moonlight Pizza, Soulcraft beer and Vino Salida wines will be available for purchase. Raffle and drawing prizes will be given throughout the evening.  Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and may be purchased in person at Salida Mountain Sports or through the GARNA website at: https://garna.org/calendar/metanoia-a-climbing-film-celebrating-the-life-of-jeff-lowe/.         This event is handicap accessible and open to the public.  If special assistance is required or for more information, please contact the GARNA office a few days in advance at 719-539-5106, Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm.

Helmet fitting and the proper way for kids to ride a chair lift will be the focus of the day. To learn more click here

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

Anupa Wellness Sound Healing & Acupunture Tues., January 22nd at 5-6pm or 6:30-7:30pm at Anupa Wellness Our next Sound Healing and Acupuncture with Brandy Wade event will be on Tuesday night - Jan 22nd 2 options: 5pm-6pm & 6:30-7:30pm. Cost is $45.

Best Practices Workshop January 22, 2019  for nonprofit board members, staff members, key volunteers, and anyone interested in the nonprofit sector   “Five Keys to Fearless Fundraising” One of our favorite quotes is: “Vision without funding is just a hallucination.” If you are ready to make your nonprofit vision happen, join us for this interactive workshop to learn the five core fundamentals of fundraising. This workshop is for nonprofit board members, staff members, and key volunteers. Presenter: Michael Hannigan, Executive Director, Chaffee County Community Foundation. Michael has over 40 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including 17 years as the CEO of the Pikes Peak Community Foundation in Colorado Springs and a decade as the Director of Advancement for Colorado College. When: January 22 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Where: Scout Hut, 210 East Sackett Ave., Salida Cost: Free

Start Small, Make a Plan, Always Look, Respect the Features, and  Take it Easy. It's the Park Smart way. Spend the day on the park with tips and tricks from Monarch's snowboard instructors. 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.

Of the many great things to come our way again, Tony Furtado will be returning to the SteamPlant Theater Saturday, February 2nd. Traveling as a trio, Tony is joined by Clark Productions favorite touring bassist, Eric Thorin and drummer Carl Sorenson. Very few musicians of any stripe so personify a musical genre as completely as Tony Furtado embodies Americana roots music. Tony is an evocative and soulful singer, a wide-ranging songwriter and a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist adept on banjo, cello-banjo, slide guitar and baritone ukulele who mixes and matches sounds and styles with the flair of a master. A native of Californian who now makes his home in Portland, Oregon, Furtado took up the banjo at age 12, inspired by the Beverly Hillbillies. He won the National Bluegrass Banjo Championship twice, cut his teeth with Laurie Lewis & Grant Street, and signed a solo deal in 1990 with Rounder Records, resulting in six critically acclaimed albums for the label, collaborating with such master musicians as Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, Tim O’Brien, Kelly Joe Phelps, and Tony Trischka. Beginning in the late 1990s—influenced by musical heroes Ry Cooder, David Lindley and Taj Mahal—Tony added slide guitar, singing, and songwriting to his musical toolbox and began leading his own band. He especially values the opportunities he has had to tour with A-list artists Gregg Allman, David Lindley, Derek Trucks, Sonny Landreth, and the like. He has performed at such prestigious music festivals as Telluride Bluegrass, Thirsty Ear, High Sierra, Jazz Aspen, Kerrville, Strawberry, Winnipeg, Sisters and many  others. His latest acclaimed release is Cider House Sessions. Relix hit the nail on the head when writing of Tony: “True talent doesn’t need categories.” Tickets available soon at the SteamPlant Box Office, the Salida Chamber of Commerce, Free the Monkey Salida, Sacred Ground Café and now online here. $16 adv $18 at the door. Thank you, our community for extending your hospitality and support, along with our fine friends at Colorado Central Magazine, Woods Distillery, Vino Salida and Soulcraft Beer. Presented by Clark Productions.

Walden Chamber Music Society Tapas & Tastings Tuesday, February 5th from 5-8pm at the Lariat Walden Chamber Music Society is having a fundraiser featuring Tapas & Tastings.  Join us for a Flamenco performance, Spanish wine tasting, authentic tapas, and a silent auction.  This is our opportunity to raise money for student scholarships, and the funds raised also allow us to keep Walden concerts affordable for all to attend. Purchase tickets here.  Cost is $40 per person.

Book Signing “GO FIND—My Journey to Find the Lost and Myself”- by Susan Purvis Wednesday, February 6   Join Chaffee County Search and Rescue and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) to welcome Colorado author and dog handler, Sue Purvis on Wednesday, February 6. The program begins at noon in at The Trailhead in Buena Vista.   Purvis will present her memoirs from experiences in Search and Rescue at this unique book signing and SAR event for her debut memoir, “GO FIND: MY Journey to Find the Lost--And Myself”.   During the lunch hour, Purvis will recap her book with a PowerPoint presentation and slideshow highlighting the trials of training her rescue dog, the challenges she faced in a male-dominated search and rescue community, and the joys and adventures she experienced as she pursued her certification in avalanche, water and wilderness recovery.  After the presentation, Purvis will be available for question and answer and book signing.   Following Purvis’ presentation, Chaffee County Search and Rescue’s Rebecca Hind will offer information on local search and rescue efforts.  Hind will explain the SAR mission, recap events of 2018 and inform participants on ways to get involved, volunteer and stay safe in the outdoors.  Information on Chaffee County Search and Rescue and how to purchase or renew a SAR card will also be available for participants.   The event will take place at The Trailhead and Simple Eatery, 402 E. Main St. in Buena Vista from noon until 2pm on February 6.  This program is free, open to the public and handicap accessible. To learn more about the program, please visit the GARNA website at https://garna.org/calendar/literary-and-sar-event/  

Envision Chaffee County has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service Salida Ranger District and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) to develop a program with the community to manage recreation impacts related to growth in Chaffee County. A public meeting will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at the Poncha Springs Town Hall to introduce the Recreation in Balance Program that grew from Envision’s planning process. The program will inform the use of Chaffee Common Ground (Ballot Issue 1A) funds and will be included in the Chaffee County Comprehensive Plan. To learn more click here.

Christopher and Shawn have been to Italy twice together, the first time thanks to Salida Bingo! They'll share beautiful photos, travel tips, and stories from Lugano, Switzerland, to Venice and Murano including visits with the world's best glass artists, to travels through Tuscan hill towns and wine country in a convertible. You'll leave slightly more hungry and much more in love. $5 at the door. Unisciti a noi, vero? (Join us, won't you?) To learn more click here.

Details for the event are as follows; Sip and Craft Valentine’s Day Theme! Join us for a night of eco friendly crafting with Addy while drinking craft beer! Knack will be set up for crafting starting at 6:30. Tickets are $12 per person, each ticket includes one pint of beer and unlimited crafting! Kids are welcome!   Below is the link to Soulcraft's event page: https://soulcraftbeer.com/events/event/sip-and-craft/

Free Concert Series. Come and see your friends at the most beautiful tasting room in Chaffee County! Come see the music and try our new wine cocktails! For more info, call 719-539-6299. Thanks for being part of our community of wine!

A wine, beer, and whiskey tasting to benefit the National Mining Museum Hall of Fame in Leadville. Free event.

 Salida Creativity Lab presents the 3rd annual Lunar New Year: Asia Fest! This year, 2019, is the year of the pig! Join us for Asia Fest program and activities immediately after the parade. Head to the SteamPlant Ballroom for presentations, dragons, drumming, music, dancing, and arts and crafts for all ages. Asian/Fusion food truck and cash bar available. Free. To learn more click here.

5 piece Leadville band featuring  a wide range of styles, from blue jeans to funk, Groovespeak delivers on themes of easy high mountain living and complements their sets with choice selections of covers from the likes of Traffic, David Bowie and Van Morrison. High energy and good vibes.

Telefestivus a festival of Telemarking. Check out the newest in telemark equip. Competitions, guided social hike to Mirkwood, Avi Awareness activities, and lots of free heelin fun. Free event. To learn more click here

Event: The 34th Annual Chocolate Lover's Fantasy Fundraiser Benefiting the Alliance Against Domestic Abuse. Where: Buena Vista Community Center - 715 E. Main Street Buena Vista, CO When: Feb. 9, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. What: Come enjoy unlimited chocolate sampling, appetizers, beer and spirit tasting, a competitive silent auction, and live music. All proceeds help eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault and to empower survivors through education, services and social change. Cost: $20 at the door day of the event with some printed tickets available at each chamber for the same price.

Lizzy Plotkin and Natalie Spears revel in the raw rhythms and endless groove of Appalachian fiddle/banjo duets, funky blues bass lines, and soulful harmony singing. Their original compositions and reverent interpretations of old-time and bluegrass standards draw from a rich history of listening and learning from great American music of the past. $10. To learn more click here.

Sharing the stage with music and funny stories! Andre and Cailey will entertain your socks off!

Pablo Picasso is one of the most famous names in art history, his image and his art are everywhere, yet few know the remarkable story of his rise to greatness. Young Picasso takes an in-depth look at the journey of Picasso’s life and traces his path to genius. In close collaboration with five major European museums, the documentary offers unique insight into the artist’s masterpieces at each of these institutions as well as additional insight from historians, curators, letters from friends and lovers, and Picasso’s grandson Olivier Widmaier Picasso. $8. To learn more click here.

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!

Soulcraft Brewing Fly Tying w/ The Next Eddy Wednesday, February 13th from 6-8pm Join us at Soulcraft Beer to tie flies and drink some awesome beers! Happy hour pricing for all participants. Bring your vice and material for a few select patterns. If you don’t have equipment or experience, just stop by and say hi and we’ll let you try it out on ours. We all know these winter nights get dark and cold early, here’s to a good reason to get out and experience some community! Free event.

Bring your partner for $5 and get one free punch!

Lovers themed dinner at Princeton Club Restaurant $65.00/person and this includes the price of entry into the Lovers Ball in the Pavilion. Reservations required, call 719-395-2447 Ext. 251.  For more information click here. For other February specials, click here.

The Salida Council for the Arts (SCFTA) invites the public to attend the monthly Creative Mixer in the Salida SteamPlant Paquette Gallery featuring the late Gene Diodato artist retrospective and musicians Bob Campbell and Joan Lobeck. To learn more click here.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 16, 2019 14TH ANNUAL BACKCOUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL COMES TO SALIDA   SALIDA, CO – The fourteenth annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival will show in Salida on Friday, February 15 at the Salida SteamPlant Theater. All proceeds will benefit the Colorado Mountain Club’s Conservation and Stewardship department. This year’s festival includes the film highlighting the Colorado Mountain Club’s Backcountry Snowsport Initiative (BSI) titled, “Backcountry Snowsports Initiative: Human- Powered”, which was created by Wool Hat Creative.   The Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) represents the very best of Colorado. The CMC was founded in 1912, and was instrumental in establishing Rocky Mountain National Park. For over 100 years, CMC members have, and continue to define what it means to not just be a Coloradan, but an outdoor enthusiast in Colorado. With over 6,500 members, the Club connects the outdoor community in Colorado with outings – daily hiking, climbing, skiing, camping, etc – events, skills courses, as well as conservation and stewardship activities to protect our public lands.   Produced each year as a celebratory, backcountry community event by the Winter Wildlands Alliance, the 14th Annual Backcountry Film Festival film line-up is full of snowy, cinematic adventure sure to inspire both the local backcountry and general communities. Winter Wildlands Alliance is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving winter wildlands and a quality human-powered snow sports experience on public lands.   By partnering with The Colorado Mountain Club, the Winter Wildlands Alliance helps raise critical funds so the Club can continue protecting Colorado’s public lands. All funds raised directly benefit local projects and programs that perpetuate access and stewardship of public lands in Colorado.   Films in this year’s program include: Ode to Muir (Festival cut), Teton Gravity Research Ski the Wild West, Thomas Woodson and Drew Petersen The Abbey, DPS Cinematic The Backcountry Snowsports Initiative: Human-Powered, Wool Hat Creative Productions Abandoned (Festival cut), The Road West Traveled Blue, Aly Nicklas I Am Here, David Hanson and Michael Hanson Surfer Dan, Camp4 Collective Searching for Christmas Tree, Lie Feng Westward: Brennan Lagasse, KGB Productions Doors open at 6:30pm and the screening begins at 7:00pm. Admission is $12 for CMC members, $15 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased online (http://bit.ly/bcffsalida) or at the door.  

Fun Street Family Arcade Salida’s Next Last Waltz- The Movie Friday, February 15th from 8-11:30pm at Fun Street Family Arcade Movie of the live performance at the SteamPlant Thanksgiving 2018. 32 of the region's best musicians teamed up with the best production crew in the area to capture this unforgettable concert. Shot in HD with 9 cameras, projected on multiple screens and pumped through a killer sound-system, this is an event you don't want to miss. Cash bar and live opening and music from Chuck Grossman. Click here to learn more!

Join us for a one-of-a-kind event featuring a curated menu perfectly paired with award-winning wines from Long Meadow Ranch, a small and highly respected Napa Valley producer specializing in organic farming. $90.00 includes a five-course meal, five wines, tax, and gratuity. TASTING TICKETS HERE We recommend getting a room at Surf Hotel for the ultimate experience. Book a room via the Surf Hotel website with the promo code included in your ticket confirmation email and receive 15% off for the night of February 15th *cannot be combined with any other promotions.

Salida Montessori Charter School Valentine’s Day Dance Friday, February 15th 6-8pm at the Scout Hut Rockabilly Swing Themed Dance.  Swing dance lessons, carnival games and donation-based bake sale. Dazzle us with your best swing dancing outfit! Admission $5 per adult and $4 per kid. Tickets available here  or at the door.  Profits help fund class trip to North Carolina in support of Hurricane relief.

A grueling competitive ski mountaineering race to the top of the continental Divide. Registration Fee. To learn more click here

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

Join local outdoor guide and nature enthusiast, Scot Bealer, and local wildlife photographer, Lea Frye on a winter snowshoe hike, observing signs and tracks of wildlife. The group will meet at 9 am at the Collegiate Peaks Campground. Participants should be prepared to trek about three miles round trip on moderate terrain, frequently hiking off trail to explore and track signs of animals. Appropriate dress, layers and waterproof gear, as well as snowshoes are required for participation.  Snowshoes may be rented at Salida Mountain Sports or The Trailhead in Buena Vista.  This program is limited to 10 participants, so register early by clicking here. The cost for this program is $5 for GARNA members, $10 for non-members.  For more information contact GARNA at 719-539-5106 Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm.

Salida Recreation Winter Ball - A Family Dance Saturday, February 16th from 6:30-8:30pm at the SteamPlant Dancing! Desserts! Photobooth! Memories... Open to the whole family. For dads and daughters, mothers and sons, mothers and daughters, grandpa and grandson...for all kids and their loved ones! Everyone is welcome! Tickets on sale starting Feb. 1 at both the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center and the SteamPlant. This event sold out quickly last year so mark your calendar! This is an alcohol-free event. $12.00

CMC Jazz Project Concert Saturday, February 16th from 7:00-9:30 pm at the SteamPlant Join us for an evening performance of standards, big band songs and vocals during the Colorado Mountain College (CMC) Jazz Project Spring Concert, where you will hear toe-tapping performances featuring songs like "Whiplash," "What A Wonderful World," and "Caravan." Free. To learn more click here.

Soulcraft Brewing Live Music w/ Broke Down Rodeo Saturday, February 16th at 7-10pm A little bit country and a little bit rock’n’roll, Broke Down Rodeo plays a mix of original songs and covers. Come grab a beer and listen to some tunes!

Oscar Nominated Short Films Sunday, February 17th at 2pm & 4:30pm Monday, February 18th at 7pm Tuesday, February 19th at 7pm Single screening $9; Two Screenings $15; Four Screenings $24 For the 14th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures will be bringing the Oscar-Nominated Short Films to cities across the US. A perennial hit with audiences around the country (and now the world), don’t miss this year’s selection of Shorts! With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your chance to get a sneak peek at this year's favorite short films and give you an edge in your Oscar pool to predict the winners! FYI, the Academy Awards ceremony takes place Sunday, Feb. 24th.

The new and enchanting Ivy Ballroom is the place to spend your three-day, Presidents Day Weekend! Expect exquisite; Brown Note Productions designed our custom sound and lighting system and it rocks! Make plans with your friends to stop by Wesley & Rose for dinner or a drink. Or for the ultimate concert experience, we, of course, recommend getting a room at Surf Hotel!

HRRMC’s Family Birthing Center is offering a childbirth class which will be held in the second-floor conference rooms at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, 1000 Rush Dr. The cost of the class is $25. Limited scholarships are available. For more information about the class schedule for the year or to register, please call the Family Birthing Center at (719) 530-2277 or visit https://www.hrrmc.com/.

Soulcraft Brewing Trivia Night Tuesday, February 19th at 6-8pm 37 questions to test your brain power!