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CEDAREDGE--Anyone who has heard the Cedaredge
High School Band and Choir knows how hard this
rural school has worked to become a powerhouse,
four-peat Colorado 1A state marching band champion. On May 28, the award-winning band takes their
show on the road—all the way to Washington, DC.
Because these young musicians must raise funds to
take part in the 2016 National Memorial Day Parade
and Concert in Washington, DC, where they have
been invited to perform, community donations are
being welcomed and encouraged. The Band will
perform on Constitution Avenue and other national
landmarks including the National World War II Memorial, Thomas Jefferson
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Colorado champions: the Cedaredge High School
Marching Band. Courtesy photo.
BORED IN CLASS ON FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF!
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Visit to movie set turns into unforgettable, first film role for Katie Barberi
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Since "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," bilingual actress Katie
Barberi (center) has starred in Disney movies, TV shows
in the U.S. and Mexico, and as "Ursula" on Nickelodeon’s
"Every Witch Way (cast party above) .” Courtesy photo.
in this
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Deb Barr at Lark and
Sparrow Sept. 12!
Ridgway Moonwalk
Sept. 25!
By Tanya Ishikawa
RIDGWAY–“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop
and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
This philosophical statement was a line spoken by
the main character in the 1986 film, “Ferris Bueller’s
Day Off” performed by a young Matthew Broderick.
At 13, Katie Barberi was living by that sentiment
when she grabbed a spontaneous opportunity to
appear in the film, directed by John Hughes whose
other teen comedy classics included “The Breakfast
Club”, “Sixteen Candles” and “Weird Science.” Today,
she continues to keep her eye on life so she doesn’t
miss a thing.
Barberi, who achieved television and film success
over the past 30 years, will visit Ridgway Tuesday to
enjoy a showing of Ferris Bueller, as part of the
Townie Tuesday movie series in
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for Fiber Fest! Bartok Quintet!
Cowboy poetry
event Photos!
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Help the band go to Washington!
Courtesy photo.
Memorial and Air Force Memorial May 28
-30, 2016.
“It is an honor for the Cedaredge band
and choir to be asked to represent Cedaredge and Colorado in Washington,
D.C. I know firsthand how diligently these
60 young men and women have prepared
themselves for this opportunity. Though
we have much more to do to produce the
money necessary to make this trip, we are
eager and determined for this opportunity to perform in Washington, D.C.,” Ce-
daredge High School Band Teacher Melissa Gross said.
With a current roster of 36, the Cedaredge High School Marching Band has
won seven recent IA state marching titles
(2002, 2003, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013 and
2014). This inspiring rural high school
marching band achieved the record in
2011 for the smallest band to win a state
championship in Colorado, and surpassed
that achievement in 2012 with a squad of
only 17. The marching band features a
dedicated and accomplished flag team to
visually complement its music. Cedaredge
Choir: The Cedaredge Concert Choir and
Show Choirs have demonstrated strong
talents and performance-tested capability
with students who progress from fundamental choir technique through auditiononly vocal and interpretive performances.
The choirs perform in several concerts
and other special community events each
year
The Cedaredge High School Band & Choir
performers will be featured among several accomplished ensembles selected to
perform in a national historic tribute to
America’s heroes, past and present. The
band and choir will perform in the Sunday, May 29, 2016 concert at the United
States Air Force Memorial, followed with
the parade performance Memorial Day,
May 30th. The events are produced and
presented by Music Celebrations International, LLC. For more information, visit
musiccelebrations.com or call (800) 3952036.. For more information, please contact: Music Director: Melissa Gross 575 SE
Deer Creek Dr Cedaredge CO 81413 (970)
856-6882 How To Donate: Send taxdeductible donations to: Cedaredge Music
Boosters, Inc. FEIN 47-4267908 Lesley
Lewis, Treasurer PO Box 314 Cedaredge
CO 81413 (970) 856-4133, or donate
through our funding site:
www.crowdrise.com/
CANYON CREEK B&B COMEDY NIGHT IN THE GARDEN
SEPT. 5 —SHOWS MOVE TO THE BRIDGES NEXT MONTH
Special to Art & Sol
MONTROSE-Catch the final
outdoor comedy show of
the season at Canyon Creek Bed & Breakfast Sept. 5, at 8 p.m. The headliner is former newspaper editor and freelance writer Bob Meddles, whose comedy appeals to
a wide range of audiences.
Also performing will be Robby Wagner, whose act tackles real life stresses and
turns them into a laugh out loud performance enjoyable for everyone. Tickets are
$15, at the door or through eventbrite.
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COMMUNITY NEWS –ARTS AND CULTURE
NAVIGATORS TO RECORD LIVE IN KAFM RADIO ROOM!
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GRAND JUNCTION-- The Radio Room
proudly presents The Navigators, recording live in the KAFM Radio Room, Friday,
Sept. 25, 2015, 7:30 PM. Formed in November, The Navigators have been taking
the valley by storm! They want you to join
them in making history, as they record
their second cd live in the Radio Room!
Appealing to all ages, The Navigators will
take you on a musical adventure that's
sure to make you happy you were there
with them. Fans call them awesomely talented, musically tight, and lyrically captivating. Their original musical blending of
blues, rock, and folk speaks to you and
leaves you wanting more. Put a smile on
your face and come share in the experience and always Nav On! Tickets are $15
in advance and $20 at the door and may
be purchased by calling (970) 241-8801,
Ext 0 or online at www.kafmradio.org. The
Radio Room is located at 1310 Ute Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Doors
open at 7 p.m.
Radio Room Concert Series Radio Room
concert series are held in the KAFM Radio
Room, located at 1310 Ute Avenue, Grand
Junction, CO. The Radio Room is a live
music venue in an intimate environment,
with only 75 seats and great acoustics. KAFM Community Radio is a public
access radio station serving Mesa County
in Western Colorado. KAFM has been onair since 1999 and is programmed by a
passionate staff of over 150 volunteers.
Lifelong Learning Series These are lectures and presentations that we present in
the Radio Room on a regular basis. They
are part of a lifelong learning initiative
involving storytelling, theatre and lectures. Topics have included: a young man
who spent a year in Antarctica, a Marine
One helicopter pilot telling stories of his
years at the White House, a presentation
on the Burning Man Festival along with a
fire dance exhibition in our parking lot, a
program of a staged reading of a new play
along with interactive feedback with the
playwright, a lecture and demonstration
on naturopathic medicine and a storytelling/musical performance by John Winn, a
musician who was part of the folk revolution in New York City during the 1960s
with the likes of Bob Dylan and Judy Collins.
The Gallery at the Radio Room Located in
the Radio Room at KAFM, 1310 Ute Avenue, the Gallery at the Radio Room features the work of some of the area's finest
artists. Works in every medium are represented in ongoing exhibitions throughout
the year. The Gallery is open Monday
through Friday from 10 am to 1 pm and at
The Radio Room proudly presents The
Navigators, recording live in the KAFM
Radio Room, Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, 7:30
PM. Courtesy photo.
all events at the Radio Room. The Gallery
is also open by appointment. Call 2418801, ext. 223 to arrange an appointment. A portion of all gallery sales benefit
KAFM Community Radio.
WOVEN, RIDGWAY MOONWALK SET FOR SEPT. 25
Special to Art & Sol
RIDGWAY-In conjunction with the Ridgway Creative District, the Third Annual Sneffels Fiber Festival, and Weehawken Creative
Arts, the next Ridgway MoonWalk will take place on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, from 6 to 9 PM at Resource Art Gallery & Co-op (540
Sherman St. in downtown Ridgway). This MoonWalk serves as the opening reception for Woven: Threads of Community, a juried
fiber-inspired multimedia art exhibition, on display from Sept. 25 – Oct. 23. It also coincides with the first day of the unique
Sneffels Fiber Festival weekend, focused on quality fiber arts, clothing, and materials. Awards including honorable mentions will be
given at the MoonWalk. The art pieces will be original and not previously shown at a MoonWalk. All artwork will be for sale, with
70 percent of sales going to the artists. (September 1 is the deadline for entries.) Light refreshments and beverages provided.
Please join us for a celebratory and fun evening of creativity! Go to www.sneffelsfiberfest.com, www.ridgwaycreativedistrict.com
or www.facebook.com/RidgwayMoonWalks to learn more.
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THIRD ANNUAL SNEFFELS FIBER FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS!
Special to Art & Sol
RIDGWAY-The Third
Annual Sneffels Fiber
Festival will be held
in Ridgway, CO. The
event runs Saturday
from 9 am-5 pm and
Sunday from 11 am
Tippy, above, will
until 3 pm. The
donate her wool to
the auction this year. event features the
art of fiber artists
and fiber arts product vendors from
around the United States. Additionally,
the festival offers free demonstrations on
both Saturday and Sunday. Classes and
workshops are offered in conjunction with
the festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the festival sponsor, Weehawken Creative Arts in a variety of fiberarts subjects from nuno felting to crochet. Further, two partner organizations
have coordinated complimentary fiberarts related events during the course of
the weekend. There will be a fiber arts
inspired exhibition at Resource Gallery in
Ridgway (with a public opening reception
on Friday), and there will be a reception
celebrating Patty's Paradise (a fiber arts
retreat) with a focus on Navajo Weaving
on Saturday evening. This event is coordinated by Weehawken Creative Arts, a
501c3 non-profit arts education organization as an arts education program, as well
as a fundraising event.
TOTAL EVENT SCHEDULE:
9/25/15: The Ridgway Creative District's
"Moonwalk" Event, featuring an Open,
Multi-Media Exhibition titled
"Woven: Threads of Community"
The exhibition will feature art by artists
from around the region in a varied array
of medium, but all worked is inspired by
elements of the fiber arts. The exhibition
will be held at Resource Gallery on Hwy
62 (Sherman Street) in Ridgway from Sept
25 - Oct 23. The Opening Reception will
take place on September 25 from 6 until 9
pm and is free and open to the public. Information: http://
www.ridgwaycreativedistrict.com/
9/25/15: Fiber Arts Workshop on Nuno
Felting with Sharlie Watts from 10 am
until 4 pm in Ridgway, CO in conjunction
with the Sneffels Fiber Festival. Learn the
basics of Nuno or fusion felting. Students
will leave with a beautiful felted scarf. All
materials included. $65. There will be a
lunch break. Students must pre-register
with Weehawken Creative Arts at 970-318
-0150 or www.weehawkenarts.org.
Saturday, September 26 : The 3rd Annual
Sneffels Fiber Festival Event in Ridgway,
CO at the Ouray County 4H Center. The
event runs Saturday from 9am-5 pm. Suggested Donation: $3 pp. In addition to
the fiber artists and vendors, the event
will also include free demonstrations
offered on both Saturday and Sunday. More information
at www.sneffelsfiberfest.com
9/26/15: Fiber Arts Workshop on Entrelac
Knitting with Linda Borof from 3-5 pm in
Ridgway, CO in conjunction withe the
Sneffels Fiber Festival. Students will use
two colors of solid yarn with needles appropriate to yarn weight. Entrelacs are
stockinette interwoven squares knitted in
one piece. $40. Students must preregister with Weehawken Creative Arts at
970-318-0150
or www.weehawkenarts.org.
9/26/15: Fiber Arts Workshop on Wet Felt
Mittens with Joelle Scott from 10 am until
2:30 pm in Ridgway, CO in conjunction
with Sneffels Fiber Festival. This is a beginning felting class which will teach us
how to use a resist to felt 3D objects. Materials of merino wool with silk
added to the outside will be used. Students need to bring two towels and an
apron, if desired. All other materials will
be provided. Class fee, $40; materials fee,
$25. Students must pre-register with
Weehawken Creative Arts at 970-3180150 or www.weehawkenarts.org.
9/26/15 Head to Ridgway for an Evening
Reception and the Launching of Patty's
Paradise A Rocky Mountain Fiber Arts
Retreat in Ridgway, CO! A Fun evening
reception from 5:30-8 pm will have a focus on Navajo Textiles and traditions in
conjunction with the Sneffels Fiber Festival weekend. All proceeds from the reception ($10 pp entry) will be donated to the
Navajo Lifeway to help fund an apprenticeship program for young Navajo weavers. More information
atwww.sneffelsfiberfest.com
9/27/15 The 3rd Annual Sneffels Fiber
Festival Event in Ridgway, CO at the Ouray
County 4H Center. The event runs Sunday
from 11am-3 pm. Suggested Dona-
tion: $3 pp. In addition to the fiber artists
and vendors, the event will also include
free demonstrations offered on both Saturday and Sunday. More information
at www.sneffelsfiberfest.com
9/27/15: Fiber Arts Workshop on Mosaic
Knitting with Linda Borof from 9 am until
10 am in Ridgway, CO in conjunction with
Sneffels Fiber Festival. Students will Learn
an easy way to knit 2 colors per row following a chart. $40. Students must preregister with Weehawken Creative Arts at
970-318-0150
or www.weehawkenarts.org.
9/27/15: Fiber Arts Workshop on Needle
Felting with Monique Mullis from 1-3 pm
in Ridgway, CO in conjunction with
Sneffels Fiber Festival. The workshop is
to use an appliqué technique to needle
felt onto a wool clutch-style purse provided. The purse will be a handmade crocheted purse that is felted. The instructor
will demonstrate a few needle-felting
techniques and then participants will needle-felt their own design. It will be a very
free-form workshop. $40. Students must
pre-register with Weehawken Creative
Arts at 970-318-0150
or www.weehawkenarts.org.
9/27/15 Fiber Arts Workshop on Tunisian
Crochet with Janet Buddle from 11 am
until 1 pm in Ridgway CO in conjunction
with Sneffels Fiber Festival. Students will
explore stitches through Tunisian crochet. Certain stitches can look like
knitting or weaving. Some basic
knowledge of crochet is helpful, but not
necessary. Bring a skein of DK, lightworsted, or worsted yarn and an afghan
hook US I or K (long crochet
hook). $40. Students must pre-register
with Weehawken Creative Arts at 970-318
-0150 or www.weehawkenarts.org.
SNEFFELS FIBER FESTIVAL FREE DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE: Saturday, 9/26:10
to 11 Anne Worthington, Wooly Lizard weaving; 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Monique
Mullis, The Felted Dog - needle felting;
1 to 2: p.m. Dawn Prickett, TwiceSheared Sheep - jewelry, shawl
pins; 2 to 3 p.m. Jude Sirota, Maple
Woodworks - drop spinning. Sunday,
9/27:; 1 to 2 p.m.. Elena Miller Turkule,
Cactus Hill Farm - needle felting
EVENT LINK: http://
www.sneffelsfiberfest.com/
Art & Sol | August 31, 2015
BORED IN CLASS ON FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF!
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very short-term goal, went for it and it
worked. “I had no idea the film would be
so popular. Obviously I knew who John
Hughes was. He was iconic, but I think the
film was bigger than anyone expected,”
she said.
Barberi went on to act in a string of roles
in made-for-television movies, guest apAfter being contacted
pearances and multi-episode roles on sevfor an article in "Art &
eral TV series. From 1994 to 2003, the
Sol" about a Ridgway showing of "Ferris Bueller's
bilingual actress lived in Mexico and shot
Day Off," above left, actress Katie Barberi and her
12 telenovelas under contract to Televisa
fiancé, actor, author and film/TV producer Craig
Hurley (center), decided to visit Ridgway for the
Studios, “the biggest distributor of telenoshowing this week. Barberi was inspired to create her
velas in the world.” Then, she moved to
Mariposa jewelry line (right), responding to the popuMiami and began working for Univision
larity of a long-running character she played in a
Telemundo show in Mexico, who was affectionately called Mariposa by her lover. The penand Telemundo, completing an additional
dants represent the empowerment of women to find their wings and fly. Courtesy photos.
10 projects, shot both in Miami and Colombia. Her most famous Spanishin Town Park. As an unexpected special
just the loveliest man on set.”
speaking roles were as leading lady
guest, she will share inside information
Seeing her advantage in the unanticipat- “Cecilia” in “Doña Barbara”, an internaabout the making of the ‘80s classic beed turn of events, she started moving
tionally acclaimed Telemundo series, and
fore watching the film including her first
closer to the director. “In my little Holly“Ursula” in “Grachi”, a fantasy television
big-screen performance – all eight sewood brain, I had all these hopes. I didn’t series on Nickelodeon Latin America. She
conds of it – with the rest of the crowd.
want to ask Kristy to step in on my behalf is now back in the U.S., living in Miami,
When the film was in production back in – I just thought he would notice me, and
Florida and filming the American version
the mid-1980s, Barberi was a Los Angeles- he did!”
of Grachi, called “Every Witch Way”.
based actress with several guest appearHughes asked if she was an actress, what Having developed loyal fans in Mexico
ances on television shows on her resume. she had acted in, and what she was doing and America, one of her fan clubs added
She and Kristy Swanson, who had a part in on set that day. When he was satisfied
her as “economics student” on the unthe film, were close friends and remain in that she had potential, “He asked me, ‘If
credited cast list of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
contact through social media to this day. you were a student, bored out of your
on the online international movie dataSwanson became well known in her lead- mind, how would you react?’ So, I sat
base. As the 30th anniversary of the film’s
ing role as Buffy Summers in the 1992 film down at a desk, leaned my cheek on my
release approaches, Barberi holds dear
“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” but in Ferris
hand, put on a glazed look like I was bored the memory of her experience in what has
Bueller, she played the small part of Simo- almost into a coma, and that’s how I got a become one of the classic films of the
ne, a student in Bueller’s high school eco- part,” Barberi said.
‘80s. “The film is still so relevant. I’m so
nomics class. She explained why he was
She explained that it was one of those
proud to have been part of the producnot at school, after actor Ben Stein as the times when she saw an opportunity, set a tion,” she said.
teacher took attendance in his memorable
“FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF” AT THE TOWNIE TUESDAY PICTURE SHOW: RIDGWAY
monotone: “Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?”
TOWN PARK, TUESDAY, SEPT. 1, AT DUSK (APPROXIMATELY 7:42 P.M.)
Her comical line was: “Um, he's sick. My
best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's
girlfriend heard from this guy who knows
this kid who's going with the girl who saw Film description: Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has an uncanny skill at cutting
classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduaFerris pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I
tion, Ferris calls in sick, "borrows" a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey
guess it's pretty serious.”
through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris' trail is high school principal Rooney (Jeffrey
While visiting the film set to watch the
Jones), determined to catch him in the act. Rated PG13 / 1 hour, 43 minutes
scene with Swanson’s parents, Barberi
The film was selected and sponsored by Glow Day Spa and Salon in Ridgway. It is a
observed, “They brought in the extras to
play the students. Mr. Hughes was devas- free showing but donations are greatly appreciated. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or
both. Film-inspired costumes are also highly encouraged. In case of rain, the event may
tated, because he couldn’t believe they
be moved to the Sherbino Theater.
brought in actors who were around 25
years old to play high schoolers. He sent
one off to shave. He was not happy about To preview Katie Barberi’s scene: go online to https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=dxPVyieptwA (she appears from at 29 seconds)
it, but he did not raise his voice. He was
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SURPRISE, ENLIGHTENMENT WITH BARTOK QUINTET
Our musical exploration over the last couple of months has led to the worlds of
opera, chamber music, film music, and the
mighty concerto, just to name a few. One
of the most exciting things about exploring anything new is when out of nowhere
you are surprised by the unexpected and
the wonderful. You come into something
new with no expectations and with an
open mind. As you begin to take in the
new experience, you are quickly overwhelmed by the grandeur, power, and in
this case, flat-out virtuosity of what you
witnessing.
This moment of being surprised took
place at a performance of at the Santa Fe
Chamber Music Festival. Yes, we are back
in Santa Fe, it just happened to have very
rich musical offerings this summer. The
evening performance began with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s String Quintet in
G minor K. 516. The playing was exquisite
and the four-movement piece moved
along while being a bit morose in its
themes. There is no such thing as a bad
Mozart string quartet or quintet, only varying degrees of incredible. Although this
particular quintet was not as lively and
“happy” as some, it still had many memorable moments. There is a lilting quality to
Mozart’s string quartets/quintets that put
a label on his work immediately. It does
take a bit of listening to acquire an ear for
this sound, but once it is found it cannot
be missed.
Any discussion of the music over Mozart
should never be taken lightly and it should
never just be skimmed over in a cursory
fashion. However, for the purposes of this
column, we are going to do just that very
thing so that we can get to our “surprise”
just a bit quicker.
The piece performed after intermission
was the piano quintet by composer Bela
Bartok. As any good concertgoer does, I
read the program notes prior to the performance. It sounded like great pieces
that in no way sounded modern
(composed in 1905) and sounded much
more like the chamber music of Johannes
Brahms. Now, Brahms I know, but I knew
next to nothing of Bela Bartok prior to this
performance. My only prior exposure was
listening to his opera “Bluebeard’s Castle”
on a Saturday morning radio broadcast
from the Metropolitan Opera.
From the first note of the performance,
there was something special to this. Rousing, flamboyant, active in a violent sort of
way. The Miami String Quartet was impeccable and the guest pianist was remarkable with her hair flying all over the place
and her constant attacking of the keyboard. As is customary during chamber
music, you don’t applaud between movements. The audience in Santa Fe is highly
disciplined and educated in the ways of
such things. At the end of the first movement, there was an audible gasp that
came from the audience. Clearly, I was not
the only person there who was in the process of being completely blown away. At
the end of the second and third movements, the gasps came again and every
body was on the edge of their seats. At
the crushing conclusion of the piece, the
audience was immediately on their feet,
shaking their heads at each other in awe
with their mouths hanging open in a moment of true surprise. This was some of
the most remarkable music I’ve ever
heard and some of the most intense and
clear musicianship I have ever witnessed.
Now, you may be thinking to yourself, it is
a string quartet, how exciting could it have
been? Well, let me once again try to get
the point across that this was absolutely
remarkable music performed by some of
the best musicians on the planet. It was
rock star material with the in-the-moment
vibe of the last morning of Woodstock.
The surprise was the wonder of the music,
having never heard much from this particular composer. Small surprises were
thrown in throughout the music and in the
true nature of a surprise, would come
without warning and smack you right in
the face. There is something to be said for
going into a performance completely blind
and having no idea what to expect around
the next corner.
This is the joy of the live music experience, being surprised and amazed by a
composition never heard, by a composer
that you know little about from the beginning. This experience is, of course, not
limited to the world of classical music;
many of you have likely had similar experiences coming from various genres of music. This is what keeps us engaged, keeps
us exploring, and keeps us moving forward in our musical journey while being
lifted up and enlightened in unexpected
ways.
Information and registration for 'Our Restless Earth', a five-week continuing education class hosted by Larry
Meckel, is online here. Classes are each Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:30 am beginning Sept. 8th and ending on
Oct. 6th. The class will explore the composition and structure of the earth, and will highlight its constantly
changing nature. Registration is $50, all proceeds of which benefit the restoration of the Wright Opera
House. For a full list of upcoming events, please visit http://thewrightoperahouse.org.
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COMMUNITY THEATER NEWS
MAGIC CIRCLE THEATRE OPENS 56TH SEASON WITH “SOUVENIR!”
Special to Art & Sol
MONTROSE- Opening the Magic Circle
Players’ 56th Season on Friday, Sept. 11,
2015, is a hilarious and historical souvenir—that is, a remembrance or memory—
of a remarkably misguided, yet totally
determined, amateur opera singer.
As told in reminiscences by her dedicated
pianist Cosmé McMoon, "Souvenir" tells
the true story of McMoon’s tangled relationship in the 1940s with wealthy New
York socialite Florence Foster Jenkins.
Despite his better judgment, and driven
by a shortage of income, McMoon (played
by David Olson) agrees to become her
accompanist.
To his chagrin and disregarding harsh
reality, Mrs. Jenkins (played by Jane
Pierrepont) resolutely deludes herself into
believing that she sings as sweetly as a
song bird. By staging increasingly popular
and self-funded recitals in laughably lavish
costumes of her own making, Mrs. Jenkins
performs for her many upper class friends
to their scarcely concealed mockery and
amusement. Finally, she is booked into
Carnegie Hall, a public venue open to New
York’s sharp tongued critics, and sells out
the historic hall in two hours.
Dismayed, McMoon cannot divorce himself from what he considers an escalating
fiasco, as he struggles to determine
whether his loyalty to his patroness is cynical or genuine, cruel or kind.
Written by Stephen Temperly and directed by M.A. Smith with assistant direc-
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tor Bethany Ward, "Souvenir," A Fantasia
on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins
combines comedy, pathos, tenderness,
and the question every artist must ultimately answer for himself: who determines the quality of art—the public, the
critic, or the artist himself? The musical
comedy "Souvenir", A Fantasia on the Life
of Florence Foster Jenkins, will show at
Magic Circle Theatre on Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26, at
7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees on Sept.
13 and 20 at 2 p.m. Magic Circle Theatre
is located at 420 S. 12th St. For information call 970-249-7838 or visit the website at: www.magiccircleplayers.com. Box
office hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 2 to 5 p.m.
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LOCAL CRAFT BREWED SODAS GROWING IN POPULARITY!
Craft soda pop is becoming as popular as
craft beer. 2Rascals
makes root beer from
an old family recipe.
By Liesl Greathouse
MONTROSE-While Summer is winding
down and kids are back in school, it is still
a great time to enjoy local tasty brews,
including craft soda pops, before the
winds of Winter blow in.
Craft soda is a niche market that has
been growing in popularity over the past
few years, much like craft beer. Many
people enjoy craft sodas as an alternative
to mass-produced 'Big Soda' brands that
are found in most grocery stores and restaurants. As a delicious choice that many
people enjoy, local breweries have been
adding craft soda to their menus.
lar enough to craft beer that it makes for a
common addition to breweries' creations.
“It is similar except we do not let the root
beer ferment so there is no alcohol in it,”
Leonardi explained.
While the team at 2 Rascals is always
busy coming up with new brews for their
customers to enjoy, the recipe for their
root beer came from an unlikely source.
“The recipe we use was made by my
mom,” Leonardi said. “Her favorite root
beer is A&W, so she was trying to make it
taste like that. People love it and say it
reminds them of what their grandparents
One such local brewery is 2 Rascals Brew- used to make.”
ing Company. While their general goal is
2 Rascals' customers love the taste of the
to offer a variety of craft beers, ranging
root beer, but what Leonardi loves about
from light to full-bodied flavors, they also it is something that people may overlook.
want to create a family-friendly atmos“I enjoy the smell because it smells very
phere that some people may not attribute good!” he said. “It's just a very intense
to breweries.
root beer smell and I really like it.”
“We make hand crafted root beer, but
So while you or your family and friends
just root beer at this point,” said Daniel
might be interested in trying out some
Leonardi, owner and brewer at 2 Rascals. local craft beers, also try some local craft
“We always had planned on making *root soda and enjoy this tasty niche market.
beer+. It makes us more family friendly
Two Rascals Brewing Company is located
and gives an option for people who are
at 147 N 1st St in Montrose. For more
not drinking alcohol.”
information, call 1-970-249-8689 or visit
The process of making craft soda is simi- tworascalsbrewing.com.
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Hold the Date! Upcoming Cultural Events
ONGOING“SOUVENIR” OPENS THEATRE SEASON AT MAGIC CIRCLE-"Souvenir", A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins, is a musical
comedy showing at Magic Circle Theatre on Sept. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26, at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees Sept. 13 and 20 at
2 p.m. Magic Circle Theatre is located at 420 S. 12th St. For information: 970-249-7838 or website at: www.magiccircleplayers.com.
Box office hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 2 to 5 p.m.
THE ALPINE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB meets every second Tuesday at St Mary's Catholic Church in the St Paul Room, 1855 St Mary’s
Drive, Montrose. The Public is welcome to attend. For more information, email [email protected].
“SHERB NERDS” TRIVIA NIGHTS AT RIDGWAY’S SHERBINO THEATER are monthly on Tuesdays from 7-9pm, (doors at 7pm and
trivia starting at 7:30pm). Admission is $5 per person and $3 for students, and the cash bar is open!!!! Half the proceeds from
admissions go toward the cash grand prize to the winning team of the night, and all other proceeds will benefit the Sherbino Theater. “Sherb Nerds” Trivia Nights dates are: Tuesday July 21st, Tuesday Aug. 18th, and Sept. 8th!!
FREE JAM SESSION AND SING ALONG, Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion Senior Center.
MONTROSE FARMERS MARKET– Every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. -1pm, Centennial Plaza.
FIRST FRIDAY STROLLS MONTROSE DOWNTOWN —Monthly from 5:30 p.m.-8p.m. Artist Demonstrations, Free Wine Tastings, and
in-store promotional events!
MONTROSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM-“Montrose County Historical Society Presents” is held at 7 pm on the first Wednesday of each
month in the Pioneer Room of Friendship Hall, 1001 N. 2nd St. The public is invited to free programs based on topics of regional
history. For more information please call 249-2085.
MONTROSE STAMP (PHILATELIC) CLUB meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 420 Alta Lakes Dr. from 7-8pm. For Beginners to Pros! Please contact Brenda Moureaux at 970-765-6948 for more information.
TAIZE-STYLE SERVICES OF MUSIC, PRAYER AND MEDITATION on Scripture are offered on the first Thursday of the month, except
June, July and August, at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All are welcome. Montrose United Methodist Church.
MONTHLYAug. 31-Montrose Center for the Arts organizational meeting. Hillcrest UCC, 611 South Hillcrest, 7 p.m.
Sept. 1---- Ouray Performing Arts Guild (OPAG) presents Salon Dinner Concert at High Creek Ranch in the Ridgway Valley, 5 p.m.
Tickets $85 per person by phone reservation only. 970-626-2970.
Sept. 1-Talking Gourds Poetry Club welcomes Bill Nevins to Arroyo in Telluride, 200 East Colorado Avenue at 6 p.m.
Sept. 2-7 pm; Friendship Hall, Montrose County Fairgrounds, 101 N. 2nd:. Montrose County Historical Society Presents : Nancy
Ball and Karen Conner sharing “Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History; The Story of the 19 th Amendment.” The public is invited and admission is free. For information call 323-6466.
Sept. 5-Garrett Estate Cellars Winery Open House, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. 53582 Falcon Rd., Olathe, CO 81425. Wine tasting and specials. For more information Call Mitch 970-901-5919.
Sept. 5-Canyon Creek Bed & Breakfast Laff Inn Comedy Night in the garden, featuring Bob Meddles and Robby Wagner. 8 P.M.
Sept. 8-- Townie Tuesday Picture Show-Ridgway Town Park. Movie starts at dusk.
Sept. 8-Documentary screening at Grand Junction Central Library, “Crisis Line: Veterans Press 1” 6:30 p.m. Free to the public.
Sept. 9 —Insect & Disease Remedies for your Garden” Open free to the public. Linda McIntosh, Master Gardener & Professional
Landscape Consultant, will be presenting at 6:30 PM information pertaining to the harmful insects and diseases in your garden and
how to deal with the problems. Meet under the tent in the Montrose Botanic Gardens, 1800 Pavilion Dr. Montrose. Bring lawn
chairs. Additional information at wwwmontrosegardens.org or 249-1115. “See you in the Gardens.”
Sept. 10-Downtown Delta Fest, 5:30 to Dusk, Main Street in Delta.
Sept. 11—100th Anniversary of the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton Street from 7 to 9 p.m. Chautauqua presentations, birthday
cake, cash bar!
Sept. 13-- Savor the San Juans! 10:30 am-4 pm. Tour and taste your way through six fabulous properties, each showcasing a local
chef preparing gourmet bites from local farms. Toast the Tour from 2-4 pm at Turn of the Century Saloon with local drinks and desserts. Proceeds benefit Montrose Community Foundation and Valley Food Partnership. Tickets costing $35 are available online and
at The Bridges Golf Shop, Timberline Bank, Montrose Farmers Market, Tiffany, Etc. and Aqua Studio or online at Brownpapertickets.com. After Aug. 31st, ticket prices increase to $40. 970-249-3900 http://valleyfoodpartnership.org/savorthesanjuans savor-thesan-juans.bpt.me
Sept. 16-National Weather Service – presents Storm Spotter & Weather Safety Training, Free to the Public. Hosted by Delta County
Emergency Management at the Delta County Courthouse, Room 234, 501 Palmer St., from 6 to 8 PM MDT. For more information:
visit www.weather.gov/gjt/spotter
Sept. 19-20, 2015 WESTERN COLORADO CONGRESS 35TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE-Join us on the Grand Mesa for informative current issue presentations, workshops and trainings, great local foods, dancing, campfire, fun and camaraderie! Non-members welcome and scholarships are available. Complete details & schedule available atwww.wccongress.org or call 970-256-7650.
Sept. 21-World Affairs Council of Western Colorado welcomes journalist T.R. Reid to Grand Junction’s Avalon Theater, 7 p.m. The
event is free to students and members of WACWC. An admittance fee of $10 will be charged to nonmembers.
Sept. 22-- Townie Tuesday Picture Show-Ridgway Town Park. Movie starts at dusk.
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ART & SOL IMAGES...COWBOY MUSIC AND POETRY!
Cowboy hats and boots were not required, but
there were plenty in sight at the performances of
Cowboy Poet Waddie Mitchell and singer/
songwriter Tyller Gummersall at Turn of theCentury Saloon in Montrose Aug. 28. Clockwise from
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Three cowboys at the Mountain States Ranch Rodeo in
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week to take pictures at the rodeo...and of her son
Tyller Gummersall’s performance at Turn of the Century
Saloon Aug. 28 (below right) . Jenny is the artist behind
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