Yampa Valley Arts & Culture Guide vol. 15 ed 2, 2022

YEAR OF THE ARTS

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elcome to 2022: The Year of the Arts. As Steamboat Creates celebrates its 50th anniversary of arts advocacy, the Yampa Valley Arts & Culture Guide is proud to showcase the vibrant art community of Northwest Colorado. Steamboat Springs’ artistic roots go back to the Crawford family, who founded the city in the late 1800s. Today performing and visual arts are thriving, and Steamboat has been designated as a Certified Colorado Creative District. And as for the future, 2022 may well be the year that the path to tomorrow unfolds.

Contents Volume 15, Edition 2, 2022 Published by Ski Town Media, Inc.

Christina Freeman Dan Greeson Rachel Miller

Welcome Letter

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About the Cover

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Artists' Catalog

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Performing Arts: Immersed in Sound

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Deborah Olsen

Dance: Moving to the Beat 16

John Sherwood

Arts Map

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Visual Arts: Artistic Riches

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Artists' Spotlight

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Calendar

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Artist Listings

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Gallery Listings

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Performing Arts Listings

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Retail Listings

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Melissa VanArsdale Design by Bisbee Creative The Yampa Valley Arts & Culture Guide is published twice a year by Ski Town Media, Inc. Volume 16, Edition 1 will be published in July 2022. For advertising rates, contact Ski Town Media, Inc., P.O. Box 880616, Steamboat Springs, CO 80488. Phone 970-871-9413. Website: YampaValleyArts.com. Single copy mailed first class $6.50. No portion of the contents of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission of the publisher. © 2022 Ski Town Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

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"Circa 1910" by Evelyn Peters, oil on canvas, 1989

COURTESY OF STEAMBOAT CREATES

The Year of the Arts ›› A kaleidoscope of arts awaits visitors and locals alike in

Steamboat Springs in 2022. The art scene is vibrant, not only in terms of color palettes, but also in ingenuity, diversity and pure talent.

A creative vibe pulses through the city, from classical music to street art, from innovative breweries to culinary delights, from galleries and museums to dancers among the aspen groves.

While Steamboat recently received recognition as a Colorado Creative District, the story of arts in the Yampa Valley is as old as Kim Keith, executive director of Steamboat the community itself. The Crawford family, who founded the city Creates in 1876, took time from the dawn-to-dusk work of homesteading in what was essentially wilderness to paint, write and host musical gatherings.

Side by side with its long history of skiing, Steamboat Springs also has deep roots in the arts. Carl Howelsen, the Norwegian ski jumper who introduced recreational skiing to Ski Town USA, originally came to town in 1913 to visit Marjorie Perry, whose sister Charlotte and their friend Portia Mansfield were building a dance camp in Strawberry Park. Today, Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp is not only the longest-standing dance camp in the country, it is also credited with being an important part of the American modern dance movement.

Fifty years ago, Eleanor Bliss, who had known Charlotte and Portia since she was a young woman, joined with Carol Finnoff, George Tolles and other friends to form the Steamboat Springs Council for the Arts and Humanities (DBA: Steamboat Creates). Eleanor spearheaded the drive to “Save the Depot” and transform it into a community art center. She had a vision for the future of arts and culture that continues to unfold today.

Steamboat Creates, renamed in 2019, is hosting a year-long celebration in honor of the 50th anniversary of the only arts advocacy nonprofit in the region. The arts’ deep roots, our current vibrancy and our exciting future share the spotlight in 2022.

We hope you will join in honoring the rich artistic culture that infuses Steamboat Springs.

Kim Keith | Executive Director | Steamboat Creates, Colorado Certified Creative District 4 • Volume 15, Edition 2, 2022

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COURTESY OF SIMONE WHITE

about the cover

Simone White: “Alpenglow”

Simone White

›› After studying the work of famed Spanish surrealist Joan Miró, emerging Steamboat

Springs artist Simone White decided to create an original artwork, adapting his technique to her style.

The result is “Alpenglow,” the artwork that appears on the cover of this special “Year of the Arts” edition of the Yampa Valley Arts & Culture Guide.

Simone’s interpretation of the mountains at sunset is a mixed media piece using watercolor, India ink and pen. The bold colors were inspired by Miró, whose work she viewed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The darker colors near the horizon suggest the sunset.

The bold black lines are Simone’s own addition. They are a common theme in her work, employed to add contrast and rhythm.

“Alpenglow” was created in mid-November in Steamboat, when there was no snow on the ground and the landscape was stark. Like other artists, she used the down time between seasons and the stay-at-home COVID-19 mandates to experiment with new media. “I think I’ve really been more inspired since COVID,” Simone says.

Her next challenge is to create larger works. She has a 4-by-6-foot canvas waiting for her next spark of inspiration.

Simone knows creativity is in her future, but as a 2021 Steamboat Springs High School graduate who is enjoying a gap year, she is not about to narrow her options.

In addition to painting, she also crafts clay bowls and mugs, makes jewelry with mixed metals, glass and stones, and uses techniques like hydro-dipping and printmaking.

She has dabbled in dance, photography and culinary arts. An internship with Chef Kate at Café Diva was cut short by COVID, but since then, culinary school has been high on her list of options. For now, travelling tops her list. Perhaps a trip to Barcelona, Spain, to see the Fundació Joan Miró?

“Alpenglow” is on display at Pine Moon Fine Art, 117 Ninth St., through January, and then at the Depot Art Center, 1001 13th St. in downtown Steamboat. Her work can be viewed on Instagram at @white._simone. ■

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Glass Blowing Classes Glass Fusing Classes Parties Gallery Gifts

MARION KAHN

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Oil on Canvas, 48 x 48

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University of Pennsylvania, B.A., honors program in political science Art studies with numerous leading U.S. painters P U B L I CAT I O N S

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Cover Artist, Yampa Valley Arts & Culture Guide, 2021 Best of the Boat, Best Artist Finalist, 2021 2020 Artist of the New Decade, Riverwalk Gallery The Artists Association of Northern Colorado PUBLIC ART

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2011 Conservation Photographer of the Year, Nature’s Best Magazine

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40 Most Influential Photographers, Outdoor Photography

Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year, NANPA

“Polar Dance” One of 40 Most Important Nature Photographs of All Time One of Jane Goodall’s Heroes of the Planet

Honorary Fellowship, The Royal Photographic Society

One of 100 Most Important People in Photography, American Photo

Mangelsen – Images of Nature Gallery, 730 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs

BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year GALLERY

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Pine Moon Fine Art 117 Ninth St. Steamboat Springs www.pinemoonfineart.com

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Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, B.F.A. with emphasis in photography

Steamboat Chiropractic Center 505 Anglers Way Suite 102 Steamboat Springs

Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center 9325 S. Alda Rd., (Exit #305) Wood River, Nebraska www.cranetrust.org

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PERFORMING ARTS

Legendary bluesman Taj Mahal takes the stage at the Strings Music Pavilion on Sunday, March 27.

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COURTESY OF JAY BLAKESBURG

COURTESY OF SSO

Professional musicians with the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra perform side by side with students from local schools, both at the SSO holiday concert and again during Immersion Weekend in spring.

Immersed in Sound ›› Bluegrass, country, straight-up rock’n’roll, classical,

The event allows the

pop, opera, jazz – even celestial sounds – float across the Yampa Valley. From Strings Music Festival, one of the most

community to hear the

renowned classical and contemporary music festivals in the nation, to emerging stars on stage at local clubs, Steamboat Springs is engrossed in music.

The Steamboat Symphony Orchestra’s Spring Immersion 2022 literally immerses students of all ages into music for the weekend of March 4-5, culminating in a performance on Sunday, in which they perform side by side with SSO musicians. The event allows the community to hear the extraordinary grassroots talent that has been known to lead to recognition far beyond the valley. For example, of the 30 students who participate in the Steamboat Springs High School orchestra, six went to the all-state competition. Immersion weekend is held at Steamboat Springs Middle School, the only facility large enough to accommodate the demand.

extraordinary grassroots talent that has been known to lead to recognition far beyond the valley. For example, of the 30 students who participate in the Steamboat Springs High School orchestra, six went to the allstate competition.

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COURTESY OF CAROLE MILLIGAN

Opera Steamboat first performed "La Bohème" by Giacomo Puccini in 2004. The timeless romance is scheduled to open the opera season in summer 2022.

Similarly, Opera Steamboat has grown from its initial vision of bringing world class opera singers to the Yampa Valley for a week into the Opera Artist Institute and a summer-long festival. For the first time, 2022 will see the schedule span June, July and August. "La Bohème" opens the festival on Saturday, June 18. Visitors may be initially surprised at the caliber of Opera Steamboat performances; they should not be.

Not only does the opera attract top performers from world-renowned companies, but after all, the Yampa Valley is known for its talent. ■

A BROAD RANGE OF INSPIRING & UNIQUE FINE ART BY LOCAL ARTISTS

PINE MOON fine art

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WWW.PINEMOONFINEART.COM 117 9th St. Steamboat Springs CO 80487 970-879-2787 Follow us:

@pinemoonfineart

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COURTESY OF SYDNEE FULLMER

The performing arts scene in Steamboat Springs goes beyond live music. Actors Vivienne Luthin, Lance Rasmussen, Charles Ewing and Addie Man perform in a Piknik Theatre Production of "The Boy, the Fox and the Horse," sharing a moment in this adaptation of Charlie Mackesy's best selling graphic novella.

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“Meadowlark Song”, color and graphite pencil

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DA N C E

Moving to the Beat

Master drummer and dancer Fara Tolno of Guinea, West Africa

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COURTESY OF RICK JOHNSON

›› When Cowboy Preacher James Norvell tried to stop the good citizens of Steamboat Springs from dancing in 1901, the Routt County Sentinel newspaper, in step with its readers, rose up in protest. Since its inception, this city has moved to the music.

From modern dance and classical ballet at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp – now in its 109th year – to hip-hop and jazz, dance is at the heart of who we are.

When Charlotte Perry and Portia Mansfield founded a summer dance camp in Strawberry Park in 1913, cowboys hid behind the aspens to watch the dancers sway to the wind. Today Perry-Mansfield boasts an unparalleled list of alumni, ranging from Isadora Duncan and Agnes DeMille to Jessica Biel and Mandy Moore. After a devastating COVID-19 hiatus in 2020 and a subsequent 2021 rebound, the dance camp is presenting a vibrant 2022 season.

Like every aspect of the arts in which Steamboat is involved, local dancers build upon tradition and add their own delightfully unexpected twist.

The dance community is everything you’d expect from a city where arts are at the center of the scene, from holiday performances of the “Nutcracker” to two-steppin’ cowboys – plus an unlikely affinity for African dance.

Robin Getter introduced the study of African dance and drum to Steamboat in the 1980s, and her passion has been passed down through generations of aficionadas. Local dancers have formed strong bonds with their counterparts in Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Congo, the Ivory Coast and Zimbabwe. Steamboat has seen a regular influx of African master teachers like Youssouf Koumbassa, Moustafa Bangoura, Mariatou Camera and Lucky Moyo, on stage for the 50th anniversary production of Steamboat Dance Theatre in February.

One born-and-raised local African dancer, Abagail Fritz, has taken what she started learning in Steamboat to all new levels, dancing her gorgeous style on international stages and teaching in Los Angeles. She is only the latest Steamboat star to shine on the world stage. ■

STRINGS MUSIC FESTIVAL U P CO M I N G CO N C E RT S

JAMESTOWN REVIVAL with Mipso • Jan. 26

KELLER WILLIAMS Mar. 11

TAJ MAHAL Mar. 27

and many more… DEMETRI MARTIN (comedy), LOS LOBOS, LEFTOVER SALMON, THE MOTET, MAGIC CITY HIPPIES, ANDERS OSBORNE & JACKIE GREENE

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MORE THAN 60 SUMMER SHOWS: lineup announces in April with special donor pre-sales. On sale to the public in May. Strings has featured 99 Grammy winners and classical musicians from all 25 top U.S. orchestras.

Don’t miss our 35th anniversary season!

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STEAMBOAT GALLERIES & 12th Street

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Steamboat Creates 1001 13th St., 970-879-9008

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Steamboat Art Museum 807 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-1755

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Riverwalk Collective at the Depot Art Center 1001 13th St., 970-879-9008

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Solar Flare Glasswork & Design 635 Lincoln Ave., suite M 970-875-3420

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Standard Gallery and Wine Bar 907 Lincoln Ave., 970-761-2644

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Zanobia Shalks Studio/Gallery 424 Lincoln Ave., 970-871-8000

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Off the Beaten Path 68 Ninth St., 970-879-6830

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Mangelsen – Images of Nature Gallery 730 Lincoln Ave., 970-871-1822

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Rumor Design & Redesign 912 Lincoln Ave., 970-819-9721

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Zandee Gallery (see mountain inset) 1855 Ski Time Square Dr., 720-470-1610

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Steamboat Hatter 111 11th St., 970-291-1380

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Taspen's Organics 703 Lincoln Ave., 970-875-3521

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VISUAL ARTS 'What is Left Unsaid," oil on canvas, 34 x 34, by D. Edward Kucera, Master Signature Member, Oil Painters of America.

Gold medal winner at the 2021 National Juried Exhibit.

COURTESY OF OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA

www.SteamboatSymphony.org

Join us at Strings Pavilion

April 2-3 7pm INTO THE STARS

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An Abundance of Artistic Riches ›› For a small town, Steamboat Springs offers

leisurely vibe is enhanced with live music, wine,

a dizzying amount of creative talent. From

amuse bouche and a chance to meet the artists.

contemporary bronze sculptures and Western

Steamboat is honored to host the Oil Painters

headwear to monotype prints and award-wining

of America annual exhibition, convention and wet

oils, the array of media is vast. More than a dozen

paint competition in 2022. A juried event, the

galleries and museums showcase the depth of

exhibit features approximately 250 works from the

talent within the Yampa Valley, through a constant

best representational oil painters in North America.

rotation of visual exhibits.

The total national awards are approximately

First Friday Artwalk, as the name suggests, is

$100,000 in cash and merchandise, including a

a monthly event staged by the downtown galleries

$25,000 Best in Show award. Master Signature

to view the latest works by prominent artists. The

OPA member Johanna Harmon will be the juror.

J ENNI FER BA KER GLAS S A RT Unique fine art for special spaces

Gentle Summer Raindrops

Kiln Formed Glass, 52 x 24

GALLERIES Pine Moon Fine Art Steamboat Art Museum 117 9th St. 801 Lincoln Ave. Steamboat Springs Steamboat Springs www.JenniferBakerGlassArt.com 970-819-7879 Yampa Valley Arts & Culture Guide • 21

"Zion Bighorn Sheep," oil on canvas, 20 x 24, by Kyle Ma, Signature Member, Oil Painters of America. Gold medal winner at the 2021 National Juried Exhibit.

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COURTESY OF OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA

Four years ago, when the OPA held its annual convention

“Our mission is to promote

in Steamboat, journalists, art afficionados and artists from around the world came to see the exhibit and to participate

representational art

in its related workshops, seminars and celebrations. The 2022 exhibit may well top the 2018 response.

The OPA exhibit and convention changes venue annually, so this encore event in Steamboat Springs is especially noteworthy. “Our mission is to promote representational art throughout the country,” says OPA Executive Director Kathryn Beligratis. “It’s always fun, letting communities see an exhibit of this caliber.”

Convention activities begin on Tuesday, May 31, with the Wet Paint Competition, and conclude on Sunday, June 5.

The opening reception for artists, collectors, the public and press is slated for Friday, June 3, 5-8 p.m., with the awards

throughout the country,” says OPA Executive Director Kathryn Beligratis.

“It’s always fun, letting communities see an exhibit of this caliber.”

presentation taking place at 8:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.steamboatartmuseum.org

Final Glow

or www.oilpaintersofamerica.com. ■

www.steamboatspringsphotosalreiner.com alireiner@comcast.net (970) 232-0621 Yampa Valley Arts & Culture Guide • 23

"Frozen Lakeshore Blue," archival paper on edge, 25 x 19 x 1.5, by Paulina M. Johnson, 2021

ARTISTS' SPOTLIGHT

Featuring artwork from a select group of the Yampa Valley's finest visual artists.

"Slippery Slope 6," oil and watercolor monoprint on paper with hand painting, 32 x 23, by Sue Oehme

"First Robin," fine art photograph, 10.56 x 7.9, by Cyndi Marlowe, 2021

"Pronghorn Migration," linocut with water color, 9 x 9,

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2022 A RT S & C ULTU R E CA L E N DAR

Les Waters, artistic director of the Actors Theatre Guild of Louisville, ponders as his actors go through a reading of Chuck Mee's "Glory to the World" during the 2014 New Works Festival at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Camp.

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COURTESY OF SALTO MGMT / KEB’ MO’

Ongoing Babytime, singing, dancing, bouncing, clapping and nursery rhymes for parents and babies, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Children’s Storytime Room at Bud Werner Memorial Library, www.steamboatlibrary.org Crafty Tales, story time for children ages 2-5, Mondays, 10:30 a.m., Children’s Storytime Room at Bud Werner Memorial Library, www.steamboatlibrary.org Depot Art Center exhibits, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Steamboat Creates, www.steamboatcreates.org First Friday Artwalk, first Friday of each month, 5-8 p.m., downtown, Steamboat Creates, www.steamboatcreates.org/first-friday-artwalk/ Foundations of Steamboat: The Luekens Family museum exhibit, Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tread of Pioneers Museum, www.treadofpioneers.org Native American Arts Exhibit features Native American images, plus weaving, pottery, basketry and beadwork, Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tread of Pioneers Museum, www.treadofpioneers.org Oil Painters of America’s National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, May 27-Sept. 3, Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Steamboat Art Museum, www.steamboatartmuseum.org

Strings Music Festival: hosting more than 60 summer concerts from late June through August. Special donor pre-sales and full concert line-up announced in April; tickets go on sale to the public in May, www.stringsmusicfestival.com Toddler Time, story time for children ages 2-5, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Children’s Storytime Room at Bud Werner Memorial Library, www.steamboatlibrary.org Tread of Pioneers Museum Iconic Steamboat Walking Tour, Saturdays, Feb. 5-March 5, 11 a.m., starts at Depot Art Center, www.treadofpioneers.org Western Heritage Museum Exhibit, TuesdaysSaturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tread of Pioneers Museum, www.treadofpioneers.org

January 1-31 Celebrating 5 Years of Pine Moon, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends, Pine Moon Fine Art, www.pinemoonfineart.com 24

Youth Pottery Wheel Class, 3:45-5:45 p.m., Warehome Studio, www.warehomestudios.com

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Jamestown Revival with special guest Mipso; Texas duo draws musical inspiration from groups like Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and The Doobie Brothers, as well as songwriters like Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt, 7 p.m., Strings Music Pavilion, Strings Music Festival, www.stringsmusicfestival.com

Pioneer Kids Bedroom Hands-On Discovery Exhibit, Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tread of Pioneers Museum, www.treadofpioneers.org Portrayals of the American West: Edward Curtis, Roland Reed, L.A. Huffman, A.G. and Augusta Wallihan, historic photography and artifacts from the turn of the 19th century, through Saturday, April 2, Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Steamboat Art Museum, www.steamboatartmuseum.org Ski Town USA Exhibit, featuring the history of skiing in Steamboat Springs, Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Tread of Pioneers Museum, www.treadofpioneers.org Springs of Steamboat: Healing Waters, Sparkling Sodas and Mysterious Caves museum exhibit, TuesdaySaturday, 11 a.m- 5 p.m., Tread of Pioneers Museum, www.treadofpioneers.org Steamboat Springs: The Land, The People, The Town museum exhibit, Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tread of Pioneers Museum, www.treadofpioneers.org Steamboat Writers Group, Thursdays, noon-2 p.m, Depot Art Center, www.steamboatwriters.com StoryWalk Steamboat Springs, educational activity that combines literacy and physical activity, begins on the Yampa River Core Trail across the bridge from the Steamboat Springs Transit Center parking lot, through Monday, Feb. 28, Bud Werner Memorial Library and Routt County United Way Women United, www.steamboatlibrary.org

28-30 Winter Watercolor Workshop with Dennis Pendleton, paint the exquisite beauty of winter, Steamboat Art Museum, www.steamboatartmuseum.org 29

Routt County Pies and Coffee, Virtual Taste of History, historic cooking methods, recipes and food tastings, Tread of Pioneers Facebook page and Youtube channel, Tread of Pioneers Museum, www.treadofpioneers.org

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Leftover Salmon, celebrating more than 30 years of polyethnic Cajun jamgrass, 7 p.m., Strings Music Pavilion, Strings Music Festival, www.stringsmusicfestival.com

February 1

Tread of Pioneers Museum History Happy Hour, with Routt County historian Paul Bonnifield, 5:30 p.m., Steamboat Springs Community Center, www.treadofpioneers.org

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Music at the Museum Free Concert, Gabriel Martins, cello, 6 p.m., Steamboat Art Museum, www.steamboatartmuseum.org Yampa Valley Arts & Culture Guide • 27

2 0 2 2 A R T S & C U LT U R E C A L E N D A R 1-28 Lines and stripes, artwork by Sandi Poltorak and Susan Gill Jackson, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends, Pine Moon Fine Art, www.pinemoonfineart.com

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Wild Films: “The Coyote: Yellowstone’s Underdog,” 6 p.m., Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, www.steamboatlibrary.org

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Spring Immersion Weekend, local students study and perform with professional musicians, Steamboat Springs Middle School, Steamboat Symphony Orchestra, www.steamboatsymphony.org

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Magic City Hippies, Miami trio delivers poolside grooves, 7 p.m., Strings Music Pavilion, Strings Music Festival, www.stringsmusicfestival.com

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Winter Celebration-Portrayals of the American West, cocktails and dinner amidst the current exhibition, 6 p.m., Steamboat Art Museum, www.steamboatartmuseum.org

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Los Lobos, powerhouse mix of rock, Tex-Mex, country, folk, R&B, and blues, 7 p.m., Strings Music Pavilion, Strings Music Festival, www.stringsmusicfestival.com

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Voices of Steamboat, voice competition for Northwest Colorado area residents, Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, www.operasteamboat.org

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Tread of Pioneers Museum Olympic Heritage Tour with Olympian Ben Berend, noon, Howelsen Hill, www.treadofpioneers.org

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Tread of Pioneers Museum Olympic Heritage Tour with Olympian Ben Berend, Howelsen Hill, noon, www.treadofpioneers.org

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Local Author Spotlight: Ray Heid, 6 p.m., Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, www.steamboatlibrary.org

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Creative Adventures School Day Off, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Depot Art Center, Steamboat Creates, www.steamboatcreates.org

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Date Night on the Pottery Wheel, 2520 Copper Ridge Dr, Unit C2, C3 and C4, 6:30-9 p.m., www.warehomestudios.com

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Date Night on the Pottery Wheel, 2520 Copper Ridge Dr, Unit C2, C3 and C4, 6:30 -9 p.m., www.warehomestudios.com

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Keller Williams, engaging, often hilarious, performances, 7 p.m., Strings Music Pavilion, Strings Music Festival, www.stringsmusicfestival.com

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One Book Steamboat Discussion, “The Ministry for the Future,” 5:30 p.m., Bud Werner Memorial Library conference room or virtual via Zoom, Bud Werner Memorial Library, www.steamboatlibrary.org

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Snowshoe Through History, registration required, 4 p.m., 35435 U.S. 40, Yampatika Steamboat Springs and Tread of Pioneers Museum, yampatika.org

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The Motet: Keep On Don't Stoppin' Tour with special guest Collin Miller, dance music, 7 p.m., Strings Music Pavilion, Strings Music Festival, www.stringsmusicfestival.com

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“Skiing Off to War with the 10th Mountain Division” with Flint Whitlock, Olympian Hall, 6 p.m., Tread of Pioneers Museum, www.treadofpioneers.org

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Demetri Martin: I Feel Funny Tour (comedy), star of the Netflix comedy special "The Overthinker,” 7 p.m., Strings Music Pavilion, Strings Music Festival, www.stringsmusicfestival.com

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Tread of Pioneers Museum History Happy Hour, with historian Ray Sumner, Olympian Hall, 5:30 p.m., www.treadofpioneers.org

Indie Lens Pop-Up “Missing in Brooks County” film, 6 p.m., Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, www.steamboatlibrary.org

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One Book Steamboat Author Talk: Kim Stanley Robinson, 6 p.m., virtual event via Crowdcast, Bud Werner Memorial Library, www.steamboatlibrary.org

Anders Osborne and Jackie Greene, singersongwriter guitarists, 7 p.m., Strings Music Pavilion, Strings Music Festival, www.stringsmusicfestival.com

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Taj Mahal, legendary bluesman who influenced Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones, among others, 7 p.m., Strings Music Pavilion, Strings Music Festival, www.stringsmusicfestival.com

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One Book Steamboat Discussion, “The Ministry for the Future,” noon, Bud Werner Memorial Library conference room or virtual via Zoom, Bud Werner Memorial Library, www.steamboatlibrary.org Sourdough and its Multiple Uses, historic cooking methods, recipes and food tastings, Tread of Pioneers Facebook page and Youtube channel, Tread of Pioneers Museum, www.treadofpioneers.org

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April 1-30 Group exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends (hours may vary), Pine Moon Fine Art, www.pinemoonfineart.com 2-3

“Into the Stars,” Steamboat Symphony Orchestra 30th Anniversary Season Finale, 7 p.m., Strings Music Pavilion, Steamboat Symphony Orchestra, www.steamboatsymphony.org

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Tread of Pioneers Museum History Happy Hour, with Ceri Daschle, Olympian Hall, 5:30 p.m., www.treadofpioneers.org

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Wild Films-International Wildlife Shorts, 6 p.m., Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, www.steamboatlibrary.org

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Date Night on the Pottery Wheel, 2520 Copper Ridge Dr, Unit C2, C3 and C4, 6:30-9 p.m., www.warehomestudios.com

May 1-31 Group exhibition, Pine Moon Fine Art, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends (hours may vary), www.pinemoonfineart.com 3

Wild Films: “Kingdoms of Fire, Ice & Fairytales,” 6 p.m., Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, www.steamboatlibrary.org

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Library Author Series, Craig Childs, Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, www.steamboatlibrary.org

29-June 12 Professional Dance Intensive, for students who have completed at least one year of college; professional dancers only, Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp, www.perry-mansfield.org 31-June 5 Oil Painters of America National Convention & Wet Paint Competition, Steamboat Art Museum and locations throughout town, www.oilpaintersofamerica.com

June 1-3

Mixed Media Abstract Drawings, artwork by Missy Borden, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends (hours may vary), Pine Moon Fine Art, www.pinemoonfineart.com

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Opening Reception - Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition, 250 representational oil paintings, 5-8 p.m., Steamboat Art Museum, www.steamboatartmuseum.org

11-12 Steamboat Creates Cabaret, Howelsen Hill Amphitheater, www.steamboatcreates.org 12-July 24 Pre-Professional Intensive, ages 15-18, PerryMansfield Performing Arts School & Camp, www.perry-mansfield.org 17-18 Colorado New Play Festival, staged readings of new works, Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Camp, www.cnpfsteamboat.org 18

La Bohème by Puccini, conducted by Ernest Richardson, directed by David Toro, 7 p.m., Strings Music Pavilion, Opera Steamboat, www.operasteamboat.org

19-July 5 Emerging Artist Intensive, ages 10-12, PerryMansfield Performing Arts School & Camp, www.perry-mansfield.org

July 1-31 Paper On Edge, featuring artwork by Paulina M. Johnson, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends (hours may vary), Pine Moon Fine Art, www.pinemoonfineart.com 6- Aug. 3 Young Artist Intensive, ages 12-15, PerryMansfield Performing Arts School & Camp, www.perry-mansfield.org 9-10 Art in the Park, 9 a.m.- 5p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.4 p.m., Sunday, West Lincoln Park, Steamboat Creates, www.steamboatcreates.org 24-Aug. 4 Piknik Theatre presents “Twelfth Night” and an original theatrical adaptation of a well-known work TBD, Sunday-Thursday evenings, 6 p.m., Yampa River Botanic Park, Piknik Theatre, www.pikniktheatre.org

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YAMPA VALLEY ARTS & CULTURE GUIDE DIRECTORY

artists

Jennifer Baker

SEE AD

Pine Moon Fine Art PAGE 21 117 Ninth St. 970-819-7879 www.jenniferbakerglassart.com

Glassworks introducing vibrant colors and depth from landscapes to sculpture. Art for special spaces. Contact for commission requests.

Private showings by appointment.

Sandy P. Graves

SEE AD

PAGE 10 970-846-0201 www.SandyGravesArt.com

Original, energetic, equine and other wildlife. Sandy’s whimsical, hand-colored bronze maintains a levity rarely found in sculpture.

Hours by appointment, Mondays and Fridays.

Denise Bohart Brown

970-819-1362 www.denisebohartbrown.com

Kiln-worked glass in two and three dimensions; contemporary design inspired by the ancient elements.

Abby Jensen Photography

Elemental Optics Photography

832-691-6578 Facebook @elementalopticsphotos

Jennifer's photography strives to show unique natural perspectives and photos represented into a style of art.

SEE AD PAGE 11

Pine Moon Fine Art 117 Ninth St. 970-819-9913 www.jensen-photography.com

Bring the outdoors into your home and delight in the natural world through the art of wildlife photographer Abby Jensen.

Paulina M. Johnson

Pine Moon Fine Art 117 Ninth St. www.paulinamjohnson.com

Unique, 3-dimensional art created with strips of paper adhered on edge. Paulina’s experiential work focuses on connections, perspective and form.

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artists

JRsDesignsDen

Facebook @JRsDesignsDen www.jrsdesignsdenver.com

Marion Kahn Fine Art

SEE AD PAGE 8

678-640-5359 www.davelambethfineart.com

Dedi’s watercolors reflect her belief that life’s experiences carry you deeper into self-discovery, only if you are willing to be patient and to risk time and effort.

Cyndi Marlowe Photography

Sue Oehme

Oehme Graphics 2871 Honeysuckle Lane Steamboat Art Museum Store, 801 Lincoln Ave., 970-291-1044 W Gallery, 970-846-6609 www.cyndimarlowephotography.com www.susanhoveroehme.com 42 years in Steamboat Springs Guest artist at Pine Moon Fine Art

Oil paintings in a variety of styles, inspired by nature, Western vistas, rodeos, as a fine art photographer Mexican beaches, Aztec mythology and much more. and interior designer. Large canvases, matted and framed prints showcase the beauty of Steamboat.

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970-819-9707

Riverwalk Collective 1001 13th St. 501-680-1565 www.MarionKahnFineArt.com

One-of-a-kind ski and snowboard furniture, wine/liquor racks, games, shot-skis and more. Created Colorado oil painter and here in Steamboat. Custom colorist, capturing moments of exceptional beauty. orders available.

Marion’s work includes abstracts, landscapes, skyscapes, wildlife and wildflowers.

Dave Lambeth

Dedi Knox

Colorful, abstract paintings and monoprints. Large-scale unique installation pieces.

Represented by W Gallery, Space Gallery in Denver and Jim Kempner Fine Art in NYC.

artists

GlennaO Gallery 970-846-3375 www.GlennaO.com

Oil and watercolor paintings of Glenna Olmsted are exclusively shown in Steamboat. Colorado beauty, travel inspiration, fascination of brilliant color and impressionistic style lend to the richness of her plein-air and whimsical pieces.

Sandi Poltorak

SEE AD

Pine Moon Fine Art PAGE 15 117 Ninth St. 615-838-6512, 970-879-2787 www.sandipoltorak.com

Pencil artist using wildlife, Native Americans and intriguing structures as inspiration. Work available through Pine Moon Fine Art. Commissions welcomed.

Albert Reiner

SEE AD

PAGE 23 970-232-0621 www.steamboatspringsphotos alreiner.com

From trains to critters, Al does the West from Steamboat Springs to California. A trip through photos that examine all.

970.879.1996 www.operasteamboat.org info@operasteamboat.org

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Galleries & Museums

Mangelsen – Images of Nature

SEE AD PAGE 9

730 Lincoln Ave. 970-871-1822 www.mangelsen.com

Oehme Graphics

2655 Copper Ridge Cir., Unit #1 970-870-6609 www.OehmeGraphics.com

Celebrating 22 years in Steamboat. Experience the wonder of nature through the lens of renowned photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen.

Fine print publishing specializing in etchings and monotypes by worldrenowned artists, and featuring printmaking workshops and gallery exhibitions. Call for an appointment.

Jace Romick Gallery

Steamboat Art Museum

SEE AD PAGE 1

837 Lincoln Ave. www.jaceromickgallery.com

A Western Contemporary fine art gallery featuring photography of Steamboat native, Jace Romick.

Now also featuring the photography of Native American photographer, Roland Reed (1864-1934).

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SEE AD PAGE 3

Eighth Street and Lincoln Avenue 970-870-1755 www.steamboatartmuseum.org

Presenting outstanding exhibitions of the visual arts reflecting the culture and heritage of Northwest Colorado and presenting artistic educational opportunities for all ages.

Pine Moon Fine Art

SEE AD PAGE 14

117 Ninth St. 970-879-2787 www.pinemoonfineart.com

A distinctly unique gallery, Pine Moon Fine Art curates a new exhibition every month with both traditional and contemporary works for every taste.

Steamboat Creates

SEE AD INSIDE FRONT COVER

Depot Art Center 1001 13th St. 970-879-9008 www.steamboatcreates.org

The foundational organization for arts and culture. Classes, events, advocacy and opportunities.

Certified Colorado Creative District. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.4 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Galleries & Museums

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GALLERY Tread of Pioneers Museum

W Gallery

Wild Horse Gallery

115 Ninth St. 970-846-1783 gallery@westelev.com

800 Oak St. 970-879-2214 treadofpioneers.org

The newly expanded museum offers engaging and interactive exhibits featuring regional history. See website for listing of exhibits, events, programs and tours.

Downtown at Eighth Street and Lincoln Avenue SEE AD BACK COVER 970-879-5515 www.wildhorsegallery.com

A small yet forwardthinking gallery featuring solo artists and small group shows with an emphasis on modern and contemporary art.

Fine contemporary realism by local, regional and nationally known artists for the discriminating collector.

Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., or by appointment, 970-819-2850

performing arts

Zandee Gallery On the mountain, next to Café Diva 720-470-1610 www.TZimages.com

SEE AD PAGE 5

Explore the world of Tim Zandee's landscape photography. 2,400 square feet of fine art. Private appointments available.

Opera Steamboat

The Colorado New Play Festival

970-879-1996 SEE AD www.operasteamboat.org PAGE 33 info@operasteamboat.org

June 17-18, 2022 970-879-4335 info@cnpfsteamboat.org www.cnpfsteamboat.org

New York Times Pick: Top North American Festival.

Experience the raw power of words as plays move from page to stage.

Our mission is to enrich the well-being of our community through innovative, educational, and collaborative musical arts programs.

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performing arts

STEAMBOAT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Steamboat Symphony Orchestra

SEE AD PAGE 20

www.steamboatsymphony.org info@steamboatsymphony.org

See our website for performances.

Inspiring the human spirit through world-class music and educating musicians from all walks of life.

Strings Music Pavilion

SEE AD PAGE 17

950 Strings Rd. 970-879-5056, ext. 105 (box office) www.StringsMusicFestival.com

Strings offers year-round music for all tastes from classical to contemporary.

Exceptional performances in an intimate setting.

retail

The Glacier Lily Flower Design

690 Marketplace Plaza #6 Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 970-875-3728 www.TheGlacierLily.com

SEE AD PAGE 30

Solar Flare Glasswork & Design

690 Marketplace Plaza #6 970-875-3728 www.TheGlacierLily.com

635 Lincoln Avenue SEE AD 970-875-3420 PAGE 7 www.solarflarefineart.com

Artistic flower design for special occasions or personal enjoyment; offering Steamboat’s best selection of fresh and dried flowers and house plants.

Live Glassblowing Demonstrations. Fine Art Gallery and Gifts. Glass Blowing and Glass Fusing Classes are available. Come check out “The Hottest Shop in the Boat."

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Steamboat Art Museum Store

SEE AD PAGE 3

Eighth Street and Lincoln Avenue 970-870-1755 www.steamboatartmuseum.org

Delightfully unique selection of gifts from over 20 local and regional artists plus professional art supplies, artwear and fun children’s gifts.

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