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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2009

May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Art Classes/Workshops Childern's Programming
DATE
EVENT
TIME
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
 
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

 
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
 
May 14 - Sep 17, 2009 Thursday Night Scramble
Grandote Peaks Golf Club
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
Jul 10 - 12, 2009 Experimental Drawing/Painting Weekend
La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com
 
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)
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
Jul 18 - 19, 2009 Drawing from Within
La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com
 
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
 
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.
 
Jul 25, 2009 Francisco Fort Day
Pancake breakfast, free museum tours and entertainment on the museum grounds. Call 710-742-5501 for more information.
 
Aug 1 - 2, 2009 Club Championship
Grandote Peaks Golf Club
 
Aug 1 - 2, 2009 Studio and Gallery Tour
All around the area
 
Aug 3 - 7, 2009 Watermedia
La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com
 
Aug 5 - 9, 2009 Huerfano County 4-H fair a. Rodeo
La Veta. 4-H Fairgrounds
 
Aug 7 - 9, 2009 Basic Drawing
La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com
 
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
 
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 .
 
Aug 15 - 16, 2009 Navajo Weaving Weekend
La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com
 
Aug 17 - 21, 2009 Navajo Weaving
La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
Oct 3 - 4, 2009 Art Welding
La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com
 
Oct 3,2009 La Veta's 23rd Annual OktoberFest Celebration
Music, Food, Booths, Car Show, Beer Garden, fun for all ages.
 
Oct 4,2009 Francisco Fort Museum Closes for Season  
Oct 10, 2009 Fall Classic
Grandote Peaks Golf Club
 
Oct 10 - 11, 2009 Stone Carving
La Veta School of the Arts 719-742-3421/ www.thelvsa.org/ LVArtSchool@yahoo.com
 
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
 
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
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  
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