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La Veta Cuchara Event Calendar

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February
Feb 5, 2010Open Mic Night
7 :00 PM at Parkside on West Ryus Ave. Variety entertainment with no cover charge. Bring drinks if you wish. (1st & 3rd Fridays of Feb., Mar., Apr. & May)
Feb 13, 2010Sweetheart Express Excursion Train
9 AM- 5:45 PM Rio Grande Scenic Railroad. http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/
Feb 19, 2010Open Mic Night
7 :00 PM at Parkside on West Ryus Ave. Variety entertainment with no cover charge. Bring drinks if you wish. (1st & 3rd Fridays of Feb., Mar., Apr. & May)
Feb 20, 2010Dinner & a Movie
Spanish Peaks Arts Council fundraiser. 5:30 PM for food , followed by the movie "HELP!" at 6:30. In the Francisco Center for the Performing Arts. More here: http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org/
 
March
Mar 5, 2010Open Mic Night
7 :00 PM at Parkside on West Ryus Ave. Variety entertainment with no cover charge. Bring drinks if you wish. (1st & 3rd Fridays of Feb., Mar., Apr. & May)
Mar 9 - Apr 3, 2010Wind, Sand and Stars
Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org/ Featured Artist Pam Fortner
Mar 14, 2010Opening Reception
SPACe Wind, Sand and Stars. 4-6 PM
Mar 19, 2010Open Mic Night
7 :00 PM at Parkside on West Ryus Ave. Variety entertainment with no cover charge. Bring drinks if you wish. (1st & 3rd Fridays of Feb., Mar., Apr. & May)
Mar 19 - 20, 2010Pocohontas kid's theater - Francisco Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets $6 available @ La Veta True Value www.lavetatheater.org
Mar 20, 2010Chili Cook-off & Silent Auction
Phone: 742-3651
By La Veta Rotary. La Veta Community Center. Sample the chilis, 5-7 $7 Call Mitzi for entries at 742-3651
 
April
Apr 2, 2010Open Mic Night
7 :00 PM at Parkside on West Ryus Ave. Variety entertainment with no cover charge. Bring drinks if you wish. (1st & 3rd Fridays of Feb., Mar., Apr. & May)
Apr 3, 2010Easter Egg Hunt
10 AM in La Veta Town Park, West Ryus Ave.
Apr 5 - 24, 2010La Veta Students Art Show
Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
Apr 10, 2010Wilson & McKee performing - Francisco Center for the Performing Arts
Apr 16 - 18, 2010Death by Dessert, Mystery Hors d' Oeuvres Theater - Francisco Center for the Performing Arts
Its dinnertime, and you're invited to a meal so good, it's to die for! In New York's little Italy, the Donnaducce family and the Duccedonni family have been feuding for a generation, while operating two competing Italian restaurants that share a common wall. At rise, the building's landlord is dead at center stage, and everyone is suspect - from the old-world Italian grandmother and mafia don grandfather to the passionate chefs and bumbling wait staff. www.lavetatheater.org
Apr 16, 2010Open Mic Night
7 :00 PM at Parkside on West Ryus Ave. Variety entertainment with no cover charge. Bring drinks if you wish. (1st & 3rd Fridays of Feb., Mar., Apr. & May)
Apr 27 - May 22, 2010Food as Art
Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
 
May
May 1, 2010Opening Reception
Food as Art, 5-7 PM, Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
May 5 - 6, 2010"Headin for the Hills" LVHS Senior Class Play
Francisco Center for the Performing Arts. Call La Veta High School 719-742-3662 to reserve seats. Tickets $5 at the door. www.lavetatheater.org
May 7, 2010Open Mic Night
7 :00 PM at Parkside on West Ryus Ave. Variety entertainment with no cover charge. Bring drinks if you wish. (1st & 3rd Fridays of Feb., Mar., Apr. & May)
May 16 - 20, 2010Experimental Drawing/Painting Workshop
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Peggy Zehring - http://www.thelvsa.org/
May 21, 2010Open Mic Night
7 :00 PM at Parkside on West Ryus Ave. Variety entertainment with no cover charge. Bring drinks if you wish. (1st & 3rd Fridays of Feb., Mar., Apr. & May)
May 23 - 27, 2010Experimental Drawing/Painting Workshop
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Peggy Zehring - http://www.thelvsa.org/
May 25 - Jun 19, 2010Photography Show
Judge/Featured Artist - Carol Putnam, - Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
May 28 - 31, 2010Opening Weekend for Rio Grand Scenic Railroad
Departures daily from La Veta. http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/
May 29, 2010Opening Reception
Photography Show, - Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
May 29 - 31, 2010Walsenburg Wild Waters opens for the season
US 160 in Walsenburg, exciting water park http://www.cityofwalsenburg.com/waterpark.php
May 30, 2010Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Summer Concert Series
The Toe Roaster on the Desert Cowboys Express presented by National Day of the Cowboy 9 AM- 6:30 PM http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/
 
June
Jun 4 - 6, 2010Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Summer Concert Series
Tish Hinojosa, 9 AM- 6:30 PM http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/
Jun 4 - 6, 2010Rolling Murder Mystery on the Train
Tickets and lodging package offers: www.RioGrandeScenicRailroad.com You'll board the train in La Veta bound for Fir, but on your way back to La Veta, a murder will take place! You'll be asked to solve this horrific crime! The mystery, performed by the Spanish Peaks Players of FCPA, has many sinister connections to Francisco Fort Museum's Old West Saloon Nite. Make a weekend of it, and enjoy them both! www.lavetatheater.org
Jun 5, 2010Old West Saloon Nite
Phone: 719-742-3042
Francisco Fort Museum. Gamblers, Gunslingers and Soiled Doves enjoy an evening of Libations and Gaiety. There's only one nite a year Bob Ford's historic bar in the Francisco Fort Museum saloon is put back in service and this is the Nite! Music, Bed Races, Chicken Dropping, Food and More. Saloon Dress is encouraged but not required. This is a museum fund-raiser. For more information contact: Coral Anderson 719-742-3042 or Dicka@centurytel.net
Jun 11 - 13, 2010Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Summer Concert Series
Nanci Griffith , 9 AM- 6:30 PM http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/
Jun 18 - 21, 2010Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Summer Concert Series
John McCutcheon & Chuck Pyle , 9 AM- 6:30 PM http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/
Jun 18 - 20, 2010The Black Diamond Jubilee
Walsenburg, Free admission. Vendor booths, classic car show, baseball, horseshoe tournaments, Sunday church service followed with a pancake breakfast. Huerfano County Chamber- 719-738-1065
Jun 19 - 20, 2010Japanese Brush Painting
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Raquel Dimond http://www.thelvsa.org/
Jun 22 - Jul 17, 2010Colorado Expressions
Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
Jun 25 - 27, 2010Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Summer Concert Series
Tom Paxton & The Berrymans, 9 AM- 6:30 PM http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/
Jun 26, 2010Art Collectors Home Tour in Pine Haven/ Cuchara
Fundraiser for SPACe building expansion. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
Jun 26, 2010Opening Reception
Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
 
July
Jul 2 - 4, 2010Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Summer Concert Series
Presented by Michael Marten Murphey. 9 AM- 6:30 PM http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/
Jul 3, 20104th of July Parade
Downtown La Veta 10 AM
Jul 3 - 4, 2010Art in the Park
La Veta Town Park, 10 AM- 5 PM. Wonderful arts and crafts, food, live music and more. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org/2010_shows_events/art_in_park_2010.htm
Jul 3, 2010La Veta Rotary BBQ
La Veta Town Park, Tickets at Charlie's
Jul 4, 2010Cuchara's 43rd Annual Parade and BBQ
Starting at 10 AM, Downtown Cuchara
Jul 9 - 11, 2010Experimental Drawing/Painting Workshop
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Peggy Zehring - http://www.thelvsa.org/
Jul 9 - 11, 2010Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Summer Concert Series
Presented by Michael Marten Murphey. 9 AM- 6:30 PM http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/
Jul 14, 2010Book Signing- Author Gary L. Bridges
Signing his new book “The Footprint in the Lake,” latest in his series of Cuchara area adventures. 2-5 PM, Dog Bar Cuchara
Jul 16 - 18, 2010Art Show- Cuchara Hermosa
10-5 Friday & Saturday, 1-4 Sunday. Fine art show and sale featuring over 80 artists by invitation. Offers buyers great opportunity for great art. Cuchara Recreation Center. For more information: http://www.cucharahermosa.org/artshow.html
Jul 16 - 18, 2010Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Summer Concert Series
Presented by Michael Marten Murphey. 9 AM- 6:30 PM http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/
Jul 16 - 18, 2010Traditional Watercolor
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Kathy Hill - http://www.thelvsa.org/
Jul 20 - Aug 14, 2010Clay Continuum V
Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
Jul 23 - Aug 1, 2010Francisco Fort Day Melodrama - Francisco Center for the Performing Arts
July 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and August 1. Tickets available at La Veta True Value. www.lavetatheater.org
Jul 23 - 25, 2010Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Summer Concert Series
Presented by Michael Marten Murphey. 9 AM- 6:30 PM http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/
Jul 24, 2010Francisco Fort Days
Francisco Fort Museum in La Veta. Fun, re-enactors.
Jul 24, 2010Opening Reception
Clay Continuum V, 5-7 PM, - Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
Jul 26 - 27, 2010Drawing from Within
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Brendt Berger http://www.thelvsa.org/
Jul 30 - Aug 1, 2010Digital Camera/Photoshop
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Paul Alhadel - http://www.thelvsa.org/
Jul 30 - Aug 1, 2010Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Summer Concert Series
Presented by Michael Marten Murphey. 9 AM- 6:30 PM http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/
Jul 31, 2010Art Auction, La Veta Inn
Fundraiser for SPACe building expansion. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
Jul 31 - Aug 1, 2010Clayton Staples Retrospective
In the 1950s and 1960s, Clayton Staples operated the Cuchara School of the Arts. Nationally known painter and educator will be featured. Parkside Gallery on West Ryus Ave. La Veta. Fundraiser for SPACe Building expansion. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.orgents
 
August
Aug 2 - 6, 2010Water Media
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Joan Hanley - http://www.thelvsa.org/
Aug 6 - 8, 2010Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Summer Concert Series
Weavermania & Anne Hills , 9 AM- 6:30 PM http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/
Aug 7 - 8, 2010Life Drawing
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Sheigla Hartman - http://www.thelvsa.org/
Aug 9 - 13, 2010Film Making
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Kenny Schneider -http://www.thelvsa.org/
Aug 13 - 15, 2010Bronzclay Basics
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Mary Sewell Cooper - http://www.thelvsa.org/
Aug 13 - 15, 2010Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Summer Concert Series
Weavermania , 9 AM- 6:30 PM http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/
Aug 16 - 20, 2010Sculpting the Portrait
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Joan Hanley - http://www.thelvsa.org/
Aug 17 - Sep 11, 2010Transitions
Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
Aug 20 - 22, 2010Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Summer Concert Series
Trout Fishing in America and Chuck Pyle , 9 AM- 6:30 PM http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/
Aug 21, 2010Opening Reception
Transitions- 5-7 PM, - Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
Aug 21, 2010Stonewall Century Ride
Ride up to 102 miles with +7500 elevation gain on lovely scenic byway. Start times 6:30-8:30 AM. Registration required. http://spcycling.org/stonewall-century.php
Aug 23 - 28, 2010Building Mechanical Toys
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Michael Croft -http://www.thelvsa.org/
 
September
Sep 10 - 12, 2010La Plaza de los Leones, La Fiesta 2010
Huerfano County Fairgrounds, 37th Annual Fiesta Celebrating Hispanic Cultural Awareness and Providing Academic Scholarships to Bright Young Students http://plazadelosleones.org/
Sep 13 - 17, 2010Experimental Drawing/Painting Workshop
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Peggy Zehring - http://www.thelvsa.org/
Sep 14 - Oct 9, 2010Celtic Art Show
Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
Sep 18 - 19, 2010Hands On Sculpture Fabricating Workshop
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Jim Fowler - http://www.thelvsa.org/
Sep 18, 2010Opening Reception
5-7 PM, - Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
Sep 23 - 24, 2010Celtic Beading
Phone: 719-742-3421
La Veta School of the Arts, Linda Hickman - http://www.thelvsa.org/
Sep 23 - 26, 2010Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival
La Veta, Walsenburg and Gardner with Concerts, Harp classes, school programs. http://www.celticmusicfest.com/
Sep 25, 2010Opening Reception- Celtic Art Show
Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery in the Park 5-7 PM 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
 
November
Nov 16, 2010 - Jan 8, 2011Gift of Art Show
Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
Nov 20, 2010Opening Recepiton
Gift of Art Show- 5-7 PM, - Spanish Peaks Arts Council, Gallery on the Park, 132 West Ryus Ave. http://www.spanishpeaksarts.org
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