CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2009
| May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Art Classes/Workshops | Childern's Programming |
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| Apr 14 - May 9, 2009 | La Veta Students Art Show Spanish Peaks Arts Council- Gallery in the Park, is located at 132 W. Ryus, La Veta 719742-3074 |
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| Apr 17 - 26, 2009 | "Nunsense" Also April 26 if the public prevails! Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, La Veta. "Nunsense" - the hilarious Broadway musical comedy By Dan Goggin - directed by Betty Brown and Peggy Arnold-Hoobler. Tickets: $15. Available in advance at La Veta True Value or at the door 30 minutes prior to performances. Email: staff@lavetatheater.org Visit: www.lavetatheater.org |
April 17,18 & 25 at 7:00pm April 19th at 2:00pm. |
| May 1, 2009 | Open Mic Night | 7:00 PM |
| May 3, 2009 | 2009 Redskin Open Grandote Peaks Golf Club | |
| May 6, 2009 | "School for Nerds" Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, La Veta. "School for Nerds" written by R. Eugene Jackson presented by Brandy Menegatti and performed by La Veta High School Senior Class. Brawny Preparatory High School, home of the fighting Hippopotami and national winner of every sports award known to man, is about to be closed because it has failed to graduate a single student in its entire history! So who rides to their academic rescue? Nerds, of course ... Email: staff@lavetatheater.org Visit: www.lavetatheater.org |
7:00 pm |
| May 10, 2009 | "Throw Momma on the Train- Mother's Day Brunch" Rio Grande Scenic Railroad. For information: http://riograndescenicrailroad.com/Colorado- TrainCalendar.html |
Departs La Veta at 11:30 AM. |
| May 10 - 14, 2009 | Experimental Drawing/Painting Workshop
La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| May 12 - Jun 13 2009 | Food As Art Reception Saturday May 16, 5 - 7 pm. All media. Spanish Peaks Arts Council- Gallery in the Park, is located at 132 W. Ryus, La Veta 719 742-3074 |
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| May 14 - Sep 17, 2009 | Thursday Night Scramble Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
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| May 15, 2009 | Open Mic Night Parkside - West Ryus La Veta. Variety entertainment- Bring your own refreshments. 1st & 3rd Fridays (Feb, Mar, Apr, May) |
7:00 PM |
| May 16, 2009 | SPACe Gallery Reception for Food As Art Show 132 W. Ryus, La Veta. Refreshments provided. No admission fee. 719 742-3074. Visit www.spanishpeaksarts.org for entry forms (see Schedule) |
5-7 pm |
| May 17 - 21, 2009 | Experimental Drawing/Painting Workshop La Veta School of the Arts. 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| May 19, 2009 | Women's league meeting Grandote Peaks Golf Club | 5:30 pm |
| May 23, 2009 | Art Opening and Reception Pinon Hill Pottery, Clay Studio & Gallery, 221 N. Main, La Veta Memorial Day Weekend Art Opening and Reception |
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| May 23, 2009 | Francisco Fort Museum Opens for Season | Open Tues-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m-4.p.m. |
| May 25, 2009 | First Monday Night Deckfest Cookout Grandote Peaks Golf Club | |
| Jun 5, 2009 | Men's league meeting Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
5:30 pm |
| Jun 5, 2009 | Summer: Children's Programming: FRIDAYS FOR FUN La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Jun 6, 2009 | Old West Saloon Nite at Francisco Fort Museum Come buy a shot of whiskey over Bob Ford's historic bar in the museum saloon. Live music, bed races, good food and chicken bingo round out the festivities. Saloon Dress is appreciated but not required. A fund-raiser for Francisco Fort Museum. |
4:00pm - 10:00pm |
| Jun 8 - 9, 2009 | Four Ball Senior Open Grandote Peaks Golf Club | |
| Jun 13 - 14, 2009 | Alternate Shot Tournament Grandote Peaks Golf Club | |
| Jun 16 - Jul 11, 2009 | 2009 Photography Show This is a judged show. Spanish Peaks Arts Council- Gallery in the Park, is located at 132 W. Ryus, La Veta 719742-3074 |
Reception and awards Saturday, June 20, 5 - 7 pm. |
| Jun 19 - 21, 2009 | Traditional Watercolor La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Jun 19 - 21, 2009 | Walsenburg's Black Diamond Jubilee Parade, booths, food, music | |
| Jun 20, 2009 | Francisco Fort Museum- Special Program | 1:30-3:30 p.m. |
| Jun 20, 2009 | SPACe Gallery Reception and awards 2009 Photography Show, 132 W. Ryus, La Veta. Ricky Tims is the judge forthis show. Refreshments provided. No admission fee. 719742-3074. Visit www.spanishpeaksarts.org for entry forms (see Schedule) | 5-7pm |
| Jun 27, 2009 | ESPN National Amateur Golf Challenge Grandote Peaks Golf Club | |
| Jun 27 - 28, 2009 | Japanese Brush Painting La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Jul 3, 2009 | A musical presentation by Hack Andrew Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, La Veta. www.lavetatheater.org or email staff@lavetatheater.org |
7:00 pm |
| Jul 4, 2009 | 18th Annual Family Fun Run/Walk Cuchara Valley Recreation Program, Cuchara Community Center. http://cucharavalleyrec.com |
Registration at 8 AM and Run/Walk at 8:30 |
| Jul 4, 2009 | 42nd Annual Cuchara 4th of July Celebration Parade at 11 AM with BBQs to follow | |
| Jul 4 - 5, 2009 | Art in the Park La Veta Town Park- Two days of Art, Music and great fun; http://spanishpeaksarts.org/2009_shows_events/art_in_park_09. htm |
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| Jul 4, 2009 | La Veta 4th of July Parade Main Street | |
| Jul 6 - 17, 2009 | Children's Art Workshop Ages 5 -12 Spanish Peaks Arts Council- Gallery in the Park, is located at 132 W. Ryus, La Veta 719 742-3074 |
9 am - 11:15 am, Monday - Friday. |
| Jul 6 - 10, 2009 | Sculpting the Portrait La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Jul 10 - 12, 2009 | Experimental Drawing/Painting Weekend La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Jul 11, 2009 | Art Opening and Reception Pinon Hill Pottery, Clay Studio & Gallery, 221 N. Main, La Veta; Bastille Day Celebration Art Opening and Reception and ... the 4th Annual Petanque Tournament (first timers welcome) |
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| Jul 11, 2009 | Francisco Fort Museum- Special Program 1:30-3:30 p.m. | 1:30-3:30 p.m. |
| Jul 11 - 12, 2009 | Grandote Open Grandote Peaks Golf Club | |
| Jul 11 - 19, 2009 | Mountain Music Show | |
| July 11,12, 13, 17, 18, 19 | Rio Grande Scenic Railroad with World famous Michael Martin Murphy. 877-726-RAIL http://riograndescenicrailroad .com/Colorado- Mountain - MusicShow.html | |
| Jul 13 - 17, 2009 | Film Making La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Jul 14 - Aug 8 2009 | Paint Colorado! This show will be juried and judged. Entry forms and fees must be received by June 20. Reception and awards Saturday, July 18, 5 - 7 pm. Spanish Peaks Arts Council- Gallery in the Park, is located at 132 W. Ryus, La Veta 719 742-3074 |
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| Jul 18, 2009 | AI Clymer - Art Show and Reading Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, La Veta. Subject matter is the Massacre at Wounded Knee. AI is an internationally acclaimed artist living in the La Veta area.This will be the first local showing of his work. www.lavetatheater.org or email staff@lavetatheater.org |
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| Jul 18 - 19, 2009 | Drawing from Within La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Jul 18, 2009 | SPACe Gallery Reception and awards Paint Colorado! 132 W. Ryus, La Veta. Refreshments provided. No admission fee. 719742-3074. Visit www.spanishpeaksarts.org for entry forms (see Schedule). Deadline to enter June 19. |
5 -7 pm |
| Jul 24 - Aug 2, 2009 | Mountain Music Show July 24,25,26,31 August 1,2 - Rio Grande Scenic Railroad with World famous Michael Martin Murphy. 877-726-RAIL http://riograndescenicrailroad .com/Colorado- Mountain - MusicShow.html |
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| Jul 24 - 26, 2009 | The annual Francisco Fort Day Melodrama Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, La Veta. www.lavetatheater.org or email staff@lavetatheater.org | |
| Jul 25 - 26, 2009 | 4th Annual Gardner Hippy Days Free Admission! All day music, food, vendors, arts & crafts. Held at the Gardner Community Center. For more information: call 719-746- 2212. Vendors fees: $20 for a 10x10 space. |
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| Jul 25, 2009 | Francisco Fort Day Pancake breakfast, free museum tours and entertainment on the museum grounds. Call 710-742-5501 for more information. |
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| Aug 1 - 2, 2009 | Club Championship Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
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| Aug 1 - 2, 2009 | Studio and Gallery Tour All around the area |
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| Aug 3 - 7, 2009 | Watermedia La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Aug 5 - 9, 2009 | Huerfano County 4-H fair a. Rodeo La Veta. 4-H Fairgrounds |
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| Aug 7 - 9, 2009 | Basic Drawing La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Aug 8, 2009 | Francisco Fort Museum- Special Program | 1:30-3:30 p.m. |
| Aug 10 - 14, 2009 | Navajo Weaving La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Aug 11 - Sep 12, 2009 | Clay Continuum IV Spanish Peaks Arts Council- Gallery in the Park, is located at 132 W. Ryus, La Veta 719 742-3074 |
Opening reception Saturday Aug. 15, 5 - 7 pm. |
| Aug 15,2009 | 7th and final Stonewall Century Ride A challenging 102-mile bicycle ride along beautiful Highway 12. Contact info@spcycling.org for more information. Register at www.spcycling.org . |
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| Aug 15 - 16, 2009 | Navajo Weaving Weekend La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Aug 17 - 21, 2009 | Navajo Weaving La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Aug 22,2009 | Francisco Fort Museum- Special Program | 1:30-3:30 p.m. |
| Aug 22 - 23, 2009 | Huerfano Open Grandote Peaks Golf Club | |
| Sep 5, 2009 | Francisco Fort Museum- Special Program | 1:30-3:30 p.m. |
| Sep 12, 2009 | La Veta Library Open Grandote Peaks Golf Club | |
| Sep 14 - 18, 2009 | Experimental Drawing/Painting Workshop La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Sep 15 - Oct 10, 2009 | Transitions Fall Show Opening reception Saturday Sept. 19, All media. Spanish Peaks Arts Council- Gallery in the Park, is located at 132 W. Ryus, La Veta 719 742-3074 |
5 - 7 pm. |
| Sep 24 - 25, 2009 | Celtic Jewelry La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Sep 25 - 27, 2009 2009 | Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival Concerts, classes, Celtic fun in Beautiful Spanish Peaks Country http://www.celticmusicfest.com/ | |
| Sep 26 - 27, 2009 | Member Guest Tournament Grandote Peaks Golf Club | |
| Oct 3,2009 | 2nd Annual Rails and Ales Fest Rio Grande Scenic Railroad. http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/Colorado- Train-Calendar. html |
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| Oct 3 - 4, 2009 | Art Welding La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Oct 3,2009 | La Veta's 23rd Annual OktoberFest Celebration Music, Food, Booths, Car Show, Beer Garden, fun for all ages. |
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| Oct 4,2009 | Francisco Fort Museum Closes for Season | |
| Oct 10, 2009 | Fall Classic Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
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| Oct 10 - 11, 2009 | Stone Carving La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com |
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| Oct 13 - Nov 7, 2009 | FIBER II Opening reception Saturday Oct. 17 |
5 - 7 pm |
| Oct 16 - 17,2009 | Mystery Dinner Theater ... "Death by Dessert" Written by Nathan Hartswick. Sammies Restaurant /Times to be announced/ www.lavetatheater.org |
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| Nov 10, 2009 | Jan Gift of Art Show 2,2010 All media. Spanish Peaks Arts Council- Gallery in the Park, is located at 132 W. Ryus, La Veta 719 742-3074 |
Reception Sunday Nov. 15,4 - 6 pm. |
| ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS-Call for Schedules | ||
| La Veta School of the Arts | 742-5193 | |
| Spanish Peaks Arts Council (SPACe) | 742-3074 | |
| Pinon Hill Pottery | 742-0213 | |
| CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING | ||
La Veta Public Library 742-3572 |
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| Toddlin' Twos reading program | Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:15am | |
| Story Hour | Wednesdays 10 am | |
| Reading and Crafts(3rd grade+) | Tuesdays in June, July 1:30 - 2:30 pm | |
| Book Club (6th-8th grade) | Wednesdays in June, July | |
| Reading and Crafts (toddler - 2nd grade) | Thursdays in June, July1:30 - 2:30 | |
| Fridays For Fun (La Veta School of the Arts) - 742-5193) | ||
| Let's Make Music | 6/5 | |
| Paint Together | 6/12 | |
| Clay for All | 6/19 | |
| Collage Fun | 6/26 | |
| Tie Dye | 7/3 | |
| Cartoon! | 7/24 | |
| Jewelry Making | 7/31 | |
| Children's Art Workshop Spanish Peaks Arts Council (SPACe) 742-3074 | ||