Blue Sage Center for the Arts

Events at the Blue Sage Center 2000-2005

2000 Events

"Thank You Party" (Building Purchase) - Thicker Than Thieves - Friday, January 28
Chocolate Lovers' Ball - Swing Band, chocolate treats, refreshments - Saturday, February 12
Middle Eastern Festival - Dinner and Dance - Saturday, February 26
Sage Stage (St. Patrick's Day)- Open Mike Night - Friday, March 24
Beat Smash Square (Celtic band) - CD Release Party - Saturday, March 25
Songwriting Workshop - with singer/songwriter Maren Orion - Saturday, April 8
Jose Francisco Gomez, classical guitarist - Saturday, April 15, 7:30 PM
Cozy Sheridan Concert - Nationally known Folk Singer - Saturday, April 29
Shining Mountain Repertory Theater - Friday, May 5, 7 PM
Student Art Show - Friday, May 12, 5:30 PM
"Painting from the Inside Out" - Painting Workshop - Friday and Saturday, May 19-20
Chris Atwell Video Presentation - upstairs - Thursday, May 25, 8 PM
Craig Childs reading and book signing - upstairs, Thursday, June 1, 7 PM
Sage Stage - Open Mike Night - Saturday, June 3, 7:30 PM
Art Running Bear Lecture - Friday, June 9, 7 PM
"Shorty But Sweety" melodrama - Friday - Tuesday, June 30 - July 4
Kriya Yoga Meditation Retreat - both floors - Friday - Sunday, July 7 - 9
John Bayley concert - Friday, July 14, 7 PM
Chance in Concert - Thursday, July 20, 8 PM
Willie & Lobo in Concert - Thursday, July 27, 8 PM
"No Greater Thrill" - Performance Poetry - Monday, July 31, 7 PM
Linda Myers Art Opening - Friday, August 18, 5-7 PM
Sage Stage - Open Mike Night - Friday, September 8, 8:00 PM
Lecture Series #1 Wendell Koontz - Geologic History of the North Fork Valley Fri., Sept. 15
Two One-Act Plays - Paonia Players' Presentation - Thursday and Friday, Sept. 21 & 22
Yoga Window Seminar with Jane Kelso and Steve Kyle Lawton - Sat., September 23, 9:30 AM
Druha Trava in concert - 6-piece band from the Czech Republic - Sat., Sept. 30, 8 PM
Karen Savoca and Erica Wheeler - Saturday, October 13
Dances of Universal Peace - Saturday, October 14
Lecture Series #2 - Kathy Welt - Mining History of the North Fork Valley - Friday, Oct. 20
Swing Dance Class with John Unger - Saturday, October 21
3rd Annual Masked Ball - Dance, refreshments, Valley Formal event - Sat., October 28
Creede Theater Presentation & Workshop - "The Odyssey" - Tuesday, October 30 & 31
"Painting From the Inside Out" workshop - Friday - Saturday, November 3 - 4
Hotchkiss High School Drama Class Theater Presentation - Saturday, November 11
Lecture Series #3 - David Bradford - Natural History of the North Fork Valley - Fri., Nov. 17
Thanksgiving Harvest Party Dance Featuring the "Roscoes" from Montrose - Saturday, Nov. 18
Holiday Arts Fair - High Quality Local Arts and Crafts Show - Friday - Saturday, December 1-2
Fine Arts Showcase - featuring many local artists - upstairs - December 1st to 31st
Yonder Mountain String Band - Bluegrass Concert - Friday, December 8
Winter Student Recital - students of Karen Mills and Dee Holt - Fri., Dec. 15, 7 PM
Children's Music Showoff - students of Ora Spiegal - Saturday, December 16, 1 PM
Dances of Universal Peace - potluck dinner and dance - Monday, December 25, 6 PM

2001 Events

1st Annual Black-eyed Pea Jubilee - music, food, etc. - New Years Day, Mon., Jan. 1st at 3 PM
Tony Furtado Band - Friday, January 5, 7:30 PM
A Night of Storytelling - featuring local storytellers - Friday, January 19th, 7:30 PM
Buddhist Teachings - presented by Tibetan Buddhist Monk, Geshe Gyeltsen - Friday, Jan. 26th
Beat Smash Square and Friends - Celtic band - Friday, February 2nd
Snowboarding Video Presentation - Friday, February 9th
Howard Berkman in Concert - Friday, February 16th, 8 PM until 11 PM
Western Sky Planetarium - Astronomy Presentation and Workshop - Sat., Feb. 17th at 9:00 AM
Songwriters' Living Room Campfire Circle - Wed. evening, February 21st - Upstairs
1st Annual Krewe of KVNF Mardi Gras Costume Party and DJ Showcase - Sat., Feb. 24th, 8 PM
VISION presents - Mexico Slide Show - Friday, March 2nd, 7:30 PM
Open Road - Bluegrass Concert - Saturday, March 3rd
Sage Stage - Open Stage - Friday, March 9th, 7:30 PM
John Bayley concert - Saturday, March 17, 7 PM
Storytellers' Circle - Wednesday evening, March 20th, 7:00 PM - Upstairs
Songwriters' Living Room Campfire Circle - Wed. evening Mar 21st, 7:30 PM - Upstairs
Spring Lecture Series #1 - "Through My Eyes" - Celia Robert's Slide Show of the Valley - Friday, March 23rd
Ballet West - "To Amy" - Dance Performance and Video - Saturday, March 31st, 2 PM
Dances of Universal Peace - Saturday, April 7th, 7:30 PM
Storytellers' Presentation - Friday, April 13th, 7:00 PM
John Bayley Concert and potluck dinner - Saturday, April 14th
Spring Lecture Series #2 - Friday, April 20th, 7:00 PM
Grant Writing Workshop with Illene Roggensack - Saturday, April 21st, 9AM to 4 PM
Midnight Mesa CD Release Party - Saturday, April 21st, 8 PM
Kids' Carnival - Sunday, April 22nd, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Alice Di Micele and Melissa Crabtree in Concert - Friday, April 27th - Free reception upstairs preceding concert - kick-off for Building Restoration Campaign
Shining Mountain Repertory - Evening Dance Performance - Friday, May 4th
Children's Art Show - Earth Day Theme - Friday, May 4th, 5 - 7 PM - Upstairs
Storyteller's Circle - Wednesday, May 9th, 7:30 PM - Upstairs
Songwriter's Circle - Wednesday, May 16th, 7:30 PM - Upstairs
Lecture Series #3 - Exploring the Black Canyon with Steve Lyons - Friday, May 18th, 7:30 PM
Honoring Life's Passages - a Benefit for Delta County Hospice - Sun May 20th, 3 - 6 PM
Montessori School SpringFest - Tuesday evening, May 22nd, 6 - 8 PM
Karen Mills Student Performance - Friday, May 25th
Blue Sage Annual Membership Meeting - Friday, June 1st
VISION Dance - end-of-Spring dance - Saturday, June 2nd - 8:00 PM
Los Bohemios concert - Tuesday, June 5, 8 PM
Earth Mandala slide presentation with Vajali Hamilton - Friday, June 8th - 7:30 PM
Pat McFadden book signing - Saturday morning, June 9th - 10 AM - noon
Storytelling Presentation - Monday, June 11th - 7:30 PM
Druha Trava Concert - Bluegrass from the Czech Republic - Wednesday, June 13th
Mario Asti Group - Music in the straight ahead and funky jazz tradition - Fri., June 29, 8:00 PM
JT Thomas Slide Presentation - featuring Patagonia's Rio Trocoman - Monday, July 2, 7:30 PM
Realtime Travelers Bluegrass Band - Tuesday, July 3, 8 PM
Dances of Universal Peace - Saturday, July 14, 8 PM
Andi Hoffman and B-Goes - Roots Rock from New Orleans - a delicate blend of roots rock, Cajun folk, European filigree and N'awlins funk - Tuesday, July 17, 8:00 PM
Kriya Meditation Retreat - Friday to Sunday, July 20th to 22nd
WSERC Slide Presentation - Monday, July 23, 8 PM
Ganden Shartze Monks - Monday, July 30th, 8:00 PM
Steve Lyons Book Signing (upstairs) - Wednesday, August 1, 7:00 PM
Love and Light Conference - Friday to Sunday, August 3rd to 5th
Dances of Universal Peace - Saturday, August 11, 7:30 PM
Weekend Yoga Retreat w/Dea Jacobson - Friday to Sunday, August 17th to 19th
Gala Open House and Class Registration - Colorado West School of Performing Arts - Saturday, August 25th, 10 AM to 5 PM - Music Faculty Recital begins at 7:30 PM
Karen Mills CD Release Party - Friday, August 31, 8:00 PM
Amadeus Music Society Ball - dinner - music by Thicker Than Thieves - Fri. Sept. 7, 6 PM
Tango Night - With Julie Sneden - Saturday, September 15, 8 PM
African Dance Workshop with Victoria Strowbridge - Sat., September 29th, 11:00 AM
American Indian Ruins of Northern Mexico Slide Show w/ Craig Childs and Regan Choi - A Benefit for the Blue Sage Gallery - Saturday, September 29th, 8:00 PM
Blue Sage Membership Party - at Minnesota Creek Bed and Breakfast - Sunday, September 30
Swing Night - Learn How to Swing Dance with Julie Sneden - Sat., October 6, 8 PM
Storyteller's presentation - with Eric Darby and Friends - Monday, October 8, 7:30 PM
Mountain Harvest Fine Arts Show and A Harvest of Voices - Fri., Oct. 12, 6 - 9:30 PM
Mountain Harvest Concert - Saturday, October 13, 7 PM to midnight - two venues: Blue Sage and the Paradise Theater
How To Write a Non-fiction Book with Steve Lyons - Wednesday, October 17, 7:30 PM
Swing Into the Masked Ball - Swing and Ballroom Dance Workshop with Julie Sneden Saturday, October 20, 1:00 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series (1st in the series) - Monday, October 15, 7:30 PM
4th Annual Masked Ball - Swing and Ballroom Music by Bill Parrish Band - Sat., October 29
Weekend Yoga Retreat with Phyllis Swackhamer - Saturday, November 3, 9 AM to 4 PM
John Cowan/Leftover Salmon concerts - Sun., Nov. 11th 6 and 8:30 PM at the Paradise Theater
Western Slope Chamber Music Series Featuring James Houlik - Sun., Nov. 18, 2 PM
Holiday Art Fair - Friday, November 30th to Saturday, December 1st
Terrible Beauty: The Lamp of Alchemy in a Darkened World - Evan Hodkins - Sun, Dec. 2, 9 AM
Appalachian Song - Stories of Kentucky - George Cline - Friday, December 7th
Student Recital - Colorado West School of Performing Arts - Sat., December 8, 2 PM
Nutcracker Tea Party - Colorado West School of Performing Arts - Sun., Dec. 9, 2 PM
Youth Orchestra - Colorado West School of Performing Arts - Sat., December 15, 7 PM
Winter Student Recital - Karen Mills - December 21, 7 PM
KVNF New Years Eve Extravaganza - Monday, December 31st, 8 PM

2002 Events

2nd Annual Black-Eyed Pea Jubilee - potluck, music, fun - Tuesday, January 1, 2002, 3:00 PM
Twelfth Night reading - upstairs - presented by the Wiitanens - Saturday, January 5, 7:30 PM
Art Opening - works of Margaret Milliken - upstairs - Friday, January 11, 5 - 9 PM
Chuck Pyle in concert - Friday, January 12, 2002, 8 PM
From the Isle of Manhattan to the Desert Outback - Craig Childs - Fri., Jan. 18, 7 PM
Student Recital - Karen Mills and Pam Peterson's students - Friday, January 25, 7 PM
Heartbeat 7-woman A Capella group from Telluride - Saturday, January 26, 7:30 PM
Native American Dwelling slide show - Bob McHugh - Friday, February 1, 2002, 7:30 PM
Feast of Fools - Comedy, Satire, Skits - open stage - Saturday, February 2, 7 PM
Mardi Gras Mask Making Workshop with Sarah Aley - Saturday, February 9, from 1 to 4 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series featuring Daniel Lochrie - Sat., Feb. 9, 2002, 7:30 PM
2nd Annual Krewe of KVNF Mardi Gras Extravaganza with Howard Berkman and the Crystal Bullets - Friday, February 15th - 8:00 PM
Arabian Nights - Middle Eastern Event - Saturday, February 16th
Neil Simon's "The Good Doctor" - Theater Perform. - Fri and Sat, Feb 22nd and 23rd, 7:00 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series featuring Kelly Neill - Saturday, March 2nd at 7:30 PM
Three Twins band - Blue Sage Homegrown Concert Series - Saturday, March 9th, 8:00 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series featuring Michael Baron (piano), Tyme Mientka (cello) and Amaryllis Fletcher (violin) - Saturday, April 6th, 7:30 PM
Colorado West School or Performing Arts Student Recital - Sunday, April 14th, 2:00 PM
"Poetry on a Platter" - National and Regional Poets - presented by the Paonia Library - Friday and Saturday, April 12th and 13th at 7:00 PM - Afternoon workshop on Saturday
Colorado's Canyon Country slide presentation - presented by Colorado Environmental Coalition and Western slope Environmental Resource Center - Friday, April 19th, 7:30 PM
Caribbean "Jump-up" featuring the Reggae Rhythms of Djate' - presented by the Blue Sage Center for the Arts - Saturday, April 27th
Western Slope Chamber Music Series featuring Michael Baron (piano), Kathryn Mientka, piano - Friday, May 3rd at 7:30 PM
Sweet Sunny South - KVNF Fundraiser - Saturday, May 4 at 8:00 PM
Colorado West School or Performing Arts Orchestra Concert - Saturday, May 11th, 7:30 PM
Colorado West School or Performing Arts Choir Concert - Sunday, May 12th, 3:00 PM
"Envision the Good Earth" - Student Art Show - opening on Friday, May 17th at 5 PM
"A Garden of Voices" - poetry and prose presentation - Friday, May 17th at 8 PM
Black Canyon Slide Presentation with Steve Lyons - Friday, May 24th at 7:30 PM
Downstream - a band from Durango featuring Jim O'Meally - Saturday, May 25th at 8:00 PM
Spring Student Recital - Karen Mills and students - Friday, May 31st at 7:00 PM
Mad Hatters Tea Party - CO West School of Performing Arts - Sat. - Sun. June 1st - 2nd at 2:00 PM
KVNF Auction - Friday, June 7th at 7:00 PM
The Mientka Duo (classical) - Historic Renovation Benefit Concert - Fri., June 14th at 8:00 PM
Allette Brooks Concert - Saturday, June 15ht at 7:30 PM
A Presentation and Reading by author Craig Childs - Friday, June 21st at 7:30 PM
Blue Sage Summer Dance with the Rockodiles - Saturday, June 29th at 8 PM
Bluegrass Day Camp with Bearfoot Bluegrass Band - Thurs. and Fri., July 11th and 12th all day
Bearfoot Bluegrass Band from Alaska - Saturday, July 13th at 8 PM
Red Dirt Rangers from Oklahoma - Friday, August 2nd at 8 PM
Andi Hoffmann and B-Goes from New Orleans - Tuesday, August 6th at 8 PM
James Smith and Friends - Classical Guitar Concert - Friday, August 23rd 1t 8 PM
Druha Trava - Bluegrass band from the Czech Republic - Saturday, September 14th at 8 PM
Mountain Harvest Festival Dance with the Rockodiles - Friday, September 27th at 8 PM
Mountain Harvest Festival Concerts - Saturday, September 28th
KVNF Dance featuring Los Blancos from New York - Saturday, October 5th at 8 PM
Hip Hop Workshop with Alexis Schmiel from Philadelphia - Tuesday, October 8th at 7:30 PM
Dan Sheridan Folk Concert - Friday, October 11th at 8 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series Classical Concert - Saturday, October 12th at 7:30 PM
5th Annual Blue Sage Masked Ball - Saturday, October 26th at 8 PM
Stonecircle Contemporary Celtic Band from Salt Lake City - Friday, November 8th at 8 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series Classical Concert - Saturday, November 16th at 7:30 PM
Karen Savoca folk concert - Tuesday, November 19th
Country Craft Fair - Saturday, November 23rd - all day
Colorado West School or Performing Arts Student Recital - Sunday, November 24th at 2:30 PM
Holiday Art Fair - Friday-Saturday, December 6th and 7th
Colorado West School or Performing Arts Ensemble Concert - Fri., December 13th at 7:30 PM
Nutcracker Tea Party - Colorado West School of Performing Arts - Sat.-Sun., Dec. 14th and 15th
Thicker Than Thieves CD Release Party - Friday, December 20th
Holiday Choir Concert - Sunday, December 22nd at 2 PM
Blue Sage New Year's Eve Extravaganza with Buster Jiggs - Tuesday, December 31st

2003 Events

Blue Sage 3rd Annual Black-Eyed Pea Jubilee - potluck, music, fun - Wed., Jan. 1 at 3:00 PM
VISION Scheduling Soiree - Friday, January 10th
Blue Sage Valentines Party with Thicker Than Thieves and Buster Jiggs - Friday, February 14th
Western Slope Chamber Music Series Classical Concert with the Mientka Duo - Fri., Feb. 20th
Maharaji Presentation - Sunday, March 2nd
Neelam Satsang - Monday, March 3rd at 7:30 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series Classical Concert with Dee Holt - Fri, Mar 7th at 7:30 PM
Grant Writing Workshop with Illene Roggensack - Saturday, March 8th - all day
Poet's Open Mike Night - presented by the Paonia Library - Friday, March 14th at 7:00 PM
Eric Darby's Boombox Dance Night - Saturday, March 15th at 8:00 PM
VISION Talent Show - Friday, March 28th at 7:00 PM
LionVibes - reggae band from Grand Junction - Saturday, March 29th at 9 PM
Matt Flinner Quartet, Jazz from Nashville - Tuesday, April 1st at 8:00 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series Classical Concert with the Colorado Piano Trio - Fri. April 4th
Kirtan (presented by Adrianna Heideman) - Sunday, April 13th at 4:00 PM
EarthWatch Slide Presentation - Friday, April 14th at 8:00 PM
2nd Annual Caribbean Beach Party and Dance featuring Djate - Saturday, April 26th at 8:00 PM
South Africa Slide Presentation - Friday, May 2nd at 8:00 PM
Roaring Fork Players (Chamber Music) - Saturday, May 3rd at 7:30 PM
Colorado West School of Performing Arts Student Solo Recital - Sunday, May 4th at 1 PM
Maharaji Video Presentation - Tuesday, May 6th at 7 PM
Earth Day Student Art Show (upstairs) - Friday and Saturday, May 9th and 10th
Monart Spring Art Show (main floor) - Friday and Saturday, May 9th and 10th
Oz Shallach book reading and signing (upstairs) - Saturday, May 10th at 6 PM
A Night of Blues featuring Roger "Hurricane" Wilson - Saturday, May 10th at 8 PM
Spring Fling - a benefit for Marc Shevene - Tuesday, May 13th at 7:30
Dreamtime Fashion Show - upstairs, Friday, May 16th
Ceremony - a presentation by author Craig Childs - Saturday, May 17th
Andrea Peacock Book Reading and Signing - Upstairs, Thursday, May 22nd
Colorado West School of Performing Arts Student Ensemble Recital - Friday, May 23rd
Karen Mills' Student Recital - Tuesday, May 27th
Blue Sage Giant Yard Sale - Saturday, May 31st
Cajun Music Festival - at Crystal Meadows Resort - a collaboration with KVNF Public Radio - Sunday June 1st - all day
Annual Members Appreciation Party - BBQ dinner, meeting and dance - Friday, June 13th
Summer Dance Party with Johnny O. Band - Friday, June 20th at 8 PM
Jack in the Beanstalk - kids theater presentation - Friday, June 27th at 7:30 PM
Wild Sage bluegrass band - fundraiser for Partners - Tuesday, July 1st at 7:30 PM
Kan'Nal - world, eclectic band - Saturday, July 19th at 8 PM
Los Lonely Boys - Latin Rock from Austin, TX - KVNF Dance - Tues., August 5th at 7:30 PM
VISION scheduling Soiree - Friday, August 8th at 6 PM
Salsa and Hip-Hop Dance Workshop with Aleksa - Tuesday, August 12th
Blue Sage SunFest - Music Festival and Solar Energy Fair - six bands, five food vendors and solar energy exhibits - at the Delta County Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss - Sat., August 23rd noon to 11 PM
VISION Workshop and Talent Show - Saturday, September 13th from 8:30 AM to 10 PM
Mountain Harvest Festival Fine Arts Show Opening - Upstairs - Fri., Sept. 26th at 5:30 PM
Harvest of Voices Poetry and Prose Showcase - Friday, September 26th at 8:00 PM
3rd Annual Mountain Harvest Festival Concerts - Saturday, September 27th
Architecture of Colonial Mexico - slide presentation and lecture - Fri., October 3rd at 7:30 PM
Major Donor Dinner - donors to the renovation of the Blue Sage campaign - Sat., October 4th
Stonecircle - Contemporary Celtic band - Friday, October 10th at 8 PM
6th Annual Masked Ball - featuring the Bill Parish Quintet - Saturday, October 25th at 8 PM
VISION Halloween Party - Friday, October 31st at 6 PM
Appalachian "Old Style" Clogging Workshop - Saturday, November 1st from 10 AM to 5 PM
Nova Mientka Celtic Concert - a benefit for the purchase of the "Old Bank Building" - Friday, November 7th at 7:30 PM
WSERC/Chaco Gear Swap - Saturday, November 8th from 11 AM to 2 PM
Maharaji Video Presentation - Sunday, November 9th at 2 PM
Colorado West School of Performing Arts Student Recital - Sunday, November 23rd at 2 PM
Holiday Art Fair - Friday-Saturday, December 5th and 6th
Hospice Memorial Tree Service - Sunday, December 14th at 2 PM
VOGA Holiday Event - upstairs - Monday, December 15th at 6:30 PM
Karen Mills and Jane McGarry Student Recital - Friday, December 19th at 7 PM
Colorado West School of Performing Arts Student Ensemble - Saturday, December 20th at 2 PM
2nd Annual Blue Sage New Year's Eve Extravaganza - Wednesday, December 31st at 9 PM

2004 Events

4th Annual Blue Sage Black-Eyed Pea Jubilee - potluck, music, fun - Thurs., Jan. 1 at 3:00 PM
VISION scheduling Soiree - Friday, January 9th at 6 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series with John Walz, cello - Sat., Jan. 10th at 7:30 PM
Mask Making Workshop - Saturday, January 17th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Maharaji Video presentation - Sunday, January 18th at 2:00 PM
25th Annual Feast of Fools - potluck dinner and skits - Saturday, January 24th at 6:00 PM
3rd Annual Lounge Party - Saturday, January 31s
LionVibes Reggae Band - Friday, February 6th at 8 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series with Premezzi/Baron Duo - Sat., February 7th at 7:30 PM
2nd Annual Valentines Dance featuring the Jazz Renovators and Rhythm of the Dons - Saturday, February 14th at 8 PM
Dusty Onyx and the Rainbow Ramblers - Saturday, February 21st at 8 PM
KVNF 4th Annual Mardi Gras Party with JT and the Big Dogs - Saturday, February 28th
KVNF DJ Party - upstairs - Tuesday, March 2nd
Traditional Chinese Medicine workshop with Jim Fox - Saturday, March 6th
VISION meeting upstairs - Friday, March 5th 10 AM to 4 PM
Art Opening upstairs - Friday, March 12th 6 to 8 PM
Aztec Dancers - Sunday, March 14th at 2 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series with classical guitarist, James Smith - Sat., March 13th
St. Patrick's Extravaganza - featuring 4 groups - Nova Mientka, Jazz Collective, Thicker Than Thieves and Big Bottom - Friday, March 19th
Fencing Workshop with Louie Novak - Saturday, March 27th 9 AM to 1 PM
African Village Night - Saturday, April 10th
VISION Tea Party upstairs - Thursday, April 15ht 1 to 4:30 PM
3rd Annual Caribbean Beach Party featuring Jyemo - Saturday, April 17th
Jazz Caf� - featuring Mike Gwinn and the Free Radicals - Tuesday, April 20th
Broadway Kids Musical Review - Friday and Saturday, April 23rd and 24th
Western Slope Chamber Music Series - Sunday, April 25th
Poetry in Paonia presented by the Paonia Library - Friday, April 30th
Poetry in Paonia presented by the Paonia Library - Saturday May 1st
Colorado West School of Performing Arts Student Recital - Sunday, May 2nd
Jazz Caf� - featuring Mike Gwinn and the Free Radicals - Tuesday, May 4th
Pamela Robinson, singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist - Friday, May 7th
Dik Darnell and Friends - Evening of Sacred Music and Sacred Space - Sat., May 8th at 7:30 PM
Karen Mills Student Recital - Friday, May 14th
Colorado West School of Performing Arts Student Ensemble Recital - Sunday, May 16th
Jazz Caf� - featuring Mike Gwinn and the Free Radicals - Tuesday, May 18th
Western Slope Chamber Music Series - Friday, May 21st
Jorel and Chelsea VISION Graduation presentation, Friday, May 28th
Salsa Dance - Saturday, May 29th
Jazz Caf� - featuring Mike Gwinn and the Free Radicals - Tuesday, June 1st
Jamie-Sue Seal and the Icebreakers - Friday, June 4th
Diane Ward Band - Saturday, June 5th
Jazz Caf� - featuring Mike Gwinn and the Free Radicals - Tuesday, June 15th
Annual Blue Sage Member Appreciation Party - BBQ dinner and dance featuring the Mike Gwinn Jazz Trio and Buster Jiggs - Friday, June 18th at 6 PM
Salsa Dance - Saturday, June 26th at 8 PM
Jazz Caf� featuring Peter Williams on Piano - Tuesday, June 29th at 7 PM
Techno Dance with DJ Zorba - Tuesday, July 20th at 8 PM
Tuesday Night Jazz Zoo - featuring the Jazz Renovators - Tuesday, July 27th - 8:00 PM
Joe and Valerie's Wedding - Saturday, July 31st all day
Aloha Party - Mose & Maren Going Away Party - Thursday, August 5th - 6:30 PM Potluck dinner, upstairs - 8:00 PM Music on the Main Floor
Karen Mills Wedding Rehearsal - Friday, August 6th 3 PM
Karen Mills Wedding - Saturday, August 7th 3 to 5 PM
Tuesday Night Jazz - Mike Gwinn & the Free Radicals - Tues., August 10th - 8:00 PM
VISION Scheduling Soiree - August 20th - 6:00 PM
Monart School Art Show - Saturday, August 21st - 10 AM
Tuesday Night Jazz - Mike Gwinn & the Free Radicals - Tues., August 24th - 8:00 PM
Tony Buxton Art Show - Opens August 27th at 5:00 PM
Blue Sage SunFest Beach Party and BBQ - featuring the Big Bottom Beach Band outside (in back of both of the Blue Sage buildings) at 4 PM and the rhythm of the dons in the Main Hall at 8 PM - BBQ plates, beer and refreshments will be available - Saturday, August 28th
Jazz Caf� with Mike Gwinn and the Free Radicals - Tuesday, September 7th at 7:30 PM
WSERC Slide Presentation - upstairs - Wednesday, September 8th at 7:30 PM
Jazz Caf� with Jazz Renovators - Tuesday, September 21st at 7:30 PM
Mountain Harvest Fine Arts Show - Friday, September 24th - 5:30 PM
Harvest of Voices - Poetry and Prose Reading - Friday, September 24th - 8:00
Harvest Festival Concerts - Saturday, September 25th - 7:00 PM
Druha Trava - incredible 5-piece band from the Czech Republic - Sat., Oct. 2nd at 8 PM
Ashley Benton art opening - Contemplations�an installation of new works - in the Blue Sage "Old Bank Gallery" - Friday, October 8th at 5 PM
Fall Lecture Series - Talking to Horses, Talking to Spirits - a presentation by Lisa Jones - Friday, October 15th at 7:30 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series - first concert of the season - Special Halloween Family Concert, The Scary Side of Classical Music - Saturday, October 16th at 7:30 PM
3 In The Morning (formerly Thicker Than Thieves) CD Release Party - Fri., Oct. 22nd at 8 PM
Fall Lecture Series - Harmonious Dwellings Through Vastu Architecture - a presentation by Ron Quinn - Thursday, October 28th at 8 PM
7th Annual Masked Ball - featuring the Bill Parish Little Big Band - Sat., October 30th at 8 PM
Hotchkiss Fine Arts Association art opening - in the Blue Sage "Old Bank Gallery" - Friday, November 5th at 5 PM
Bob McHugh presents Dave Bradford slide presentation - Friday, November 5th at 7 PM
Annual WSERC/Chaco Gear Swap - Saturday, November 6th - 9 AM to 2 PM
Fall Lecture Series - The Poetry and History of Fly Fishing - presentation by Jeff Hatton - Friday, November 12th at 7:30 PM
Grant Writing Workshop with Illene Roggensack - Saturday, November 13th
Jazz Caf� with Mike Gwinn and the Free Radicals - Tuesday, November 6th at 8 PM
Doc Holliday Portrayal - presented by Bob Boyle (rustyspurs.net) - Fri., Nov. 19th at 6:30 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series - Saturday, November 20th at 7:30 PM
"Local Color" - Three Woman Art Show - Kathy Steckel, Hendrika Cegielski and Pam Archer - in the Blue Sage "Old Bank Gallery" - on display from Friday, December 3rd until Tuesday, December 14th - gallery hours 11 AM to 3 PM Monday through Saturday
12th Annual Paonia Holiday Art Festival - over a dozen local crafters, food, music and fun - Friday, December 3rd from 3 to 8 PM and Sat., December 4th from 9 AM to 5 PM
Fall Lecture Series - The History of Native AMerican in Colorado - presentation by Sally Crum - Thursday, December 9th at 8 PM
Colorado West School of Performing Arts Student Ensemble Solo Recital - Sat., Dec. 11th at 2 PM
Jazz Caf� featuring the Jazz Renovators - Tuesday, December 21st at 8:00 PM
3rd Annual New Year's Eve Extravaganza - featuring the Strolling Scones (a fictitious '60s band with some of the most talented musicians in the valley) - beatnik jazz quartet in the candlelit caf� upstairs - food, refreshments, fun - back to the '60s attire encouraged - Friday, December 31st at 9 PM

2005 Events

5th Annual Blue Sage Black-Eyed Pea Jubilee - potluck, music, fun - Sat., January 1 at 3:00 PM
VISION scheduling Soiree - Friday, January 7th at 5-7 PM
Machu Picchu Slide Presentation by Bob McHugh - Friday, January 7th at 7:30 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series - Saturday, January 8th at 7:30 PM
George Sibley presentation and book signing - Friday, January 14th at 7:30 PM
Jazz Caf� featuring the Jazz Renovators - Tuesday, January 18th at 8:00 PM
Winter Lecture Series - Craig Childs - Friday, January 21st at 7:30 PM
Winter Lecture Series - Pop Wagner, cowboy poet, lyricist, lasso twirler - Fri., Jan. 21st at 7:30 PM
Winter Lecture Series - Mardi Gras Culture and Masking - Fri., January 28th at 7:30 PM
Mardi Gras Mask Making Workshop - Saturday, January 29th at 11:00 AM
Mardi Gras in Paonia featuring Lil' Brian and the Zydeco Travelers - Friday, February 4th - Cajun Dinner Buffet at 6:00 PM and dance at 8:00 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series - Saturday, February 5th at 7:30 PM
Winter Lecture Series - Susan McMurray on Human Design Systems - Fri. Feb. 11th 7:30 PM
Jazz Caf� featuring the Jazz Renovators - Tuesday, February 15th at 8:00 PM
Art Opening - Delta Fine Arts - Friday, February 18th at 5:00 PM
Winter Lecture Series - Ken Rehyer on Local History - Fri., February 18th at 7:30 PM
VISION Skatepark Fundraiser - Saturday, February 19th at 7:30 PM
Winter Lecture Series - Smyth Boone on Blacksmithing - Friday, March 4th at 7:30 PM
Photo Show in the Gallery - featuring Jorel Cuomo and John Springer - Fri, Mar 11th 5:00 PM
Winter Lecture Series - Peter McCarville on the Geology of the North Fork - Fri., Mar. 11th 7:30 PM
Self Defense Workshop with Tony Miller - Saturday, March 12th at 10:00 AM
Jazz Caf� featuring the Jazz Renovators - Tuesday, March 15th at 8:00 PM
Art Opening - Four Gals Who Like to Paint - Friday, March 25th at 5:00 PM
Spring Lecture Series - David Wann on Creating a Sustainable Future - Fri, Apr 8th at 7:30 PM
Art Opening - Patty Hollenbeck - Friday, April 15th at 5:00 PM
Jazz Caf� featuring the Jazz Renovators - Tuesday, April 19th at 8:00 PM
Monart Spring Art Show in the main hall - Friday-Saturday, April 22nd and 23rd
Earth Day Student Art Show Opening - Friday, May 6th at 5:00 PM
Garden of Voices - Earth Day Art Show - Friday, May 6th at 7:30 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series - Saturday, May 7th at 7:30 PM
Spring Lecture Series - Judith Boice - Healing for and from the Planet - Fri, May 13th 7:30 PM
Jazz Caf� featuring the Jazz Renovators - Tuesday, May 17th at 8:00 PM
Art Opening - Seven Artists - Friday, May 20th at 5:00 PM
Spring Lecture - Barb Chambliss - Women Peacekeepers of the World - Fri., May 20, 7:30 PM
Spring Lecture Series - Jeff Hatton on Fly Fishing - Friday, May 27th at 7:30 PM
Annual Blue Sage Member Appreciation Party - BBQ dinner and dance featuring Stonecircle and the Big Bottom Band - Friday, June 17th at 6 PM
Jazz Caf� featuring the Jazz Renovators - Tuesday, June 21st at 8:00 PM
Strawberry Jam - concert and dance featuring several local bands - Friday, June 24th at 7 PM
Cherry Days Community Art Show - a juried art show open to the entire community - opening and reception on July 1st - on display until July 12th
Cherry Days Yard Sale - Friday - Monday, July 1-4
Cherry Bomb Concert and Dance - Tuesday, July 5th at 6 PM - many local bands - featuring the Darktown Saints from Ann Arbor, Michigan
Tibetan Monks - Tuesday, July 19th at 7 PM
Dance and Music Jam with Danae Shanti and friends - Saturday, July 23rd at 8 PM
Theater Auditions with Carl Smith - Friday and Saturday, August 5th and 6th
Jazz Caf� featuring the Jazz Renovators - Tuesday, August 9th at 8:00 PM
Tibetan Monks presented by Bob Pennetta - Friday, August 12th at 3 PM
Belly Dance Workshop presented by Heather Williams - Saturday, August 20th 1-5 PM
Blue Sage SunFest Beach Party and BBQ - featuring the The King'n Trio, Bongo Love outside (in back of both of the Blue Sage buildings) at 4 PM and Strolling Scones in the Main Hall at 9 PM - BBQ plates, beer and refreshments will be available - Saturday, August 27th
Danae Shanti Gathering - Wednesday, August 31st at 7 PM
John Cowan Band - Volunteer Appreciation Party - free - Friday, September 2nd at 7:30 PM
Patrice Vacchione presentation - Tuesday, September 6th at 6 PM
Michael Gulezian, guitarist - Tuesday, September 13th at 7:30 PM
Robin Stone, singer/songwriter - Saturday, September 17th at 8 PM
Mountain Harvest Fine Arts Show - Friday, September 23rd - 5:30 PM
Harvest of Voices - Poetry and Prose Reading - Friday, September 23rd - 8:00
Jazz Caf� Pub Crawl with Jazz Renovators - Friday, September 23rd - 9:30
Harvest Festival Concerts - Saturday, September 24th - 7:00 PM
Vaastu Architecture Workshop with Ron Quinn - Monday-Wednesday, Sept. 26-28 and Oct. 2-5
Advanced Directives lecture presented by Tom Leach - Saturday, October 8th 10 AM to Noon
Western Slope Chamber Music Series - Friday, October 21st at 7:30 PM
Monster Mash Halloween Party featuring Bongo Love - Friday, October 28th at 8 PM
Annual Masked Ball featuring Swing City Express - Saturday, October 29th at 8 PM
Art Auction display (Bank Building Fundraiser) opening night - Friday, November 4th at 5 PM
Chaco Gear Swap - Saturday, November 5th 10 AM to 2 PM
Solar Village in Peru slide presentation - Tara Miller - Thursday, November 10th at 8 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series - Friday, November 11th at 7:30 PM
Alchemical Journey with Susan Marriot - Saturday, November 12th 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Art Auction (Bank Building Fundraiser) - Saturday, November 12th at 7:00 PM
Wal-Mart video presentation - Don Foster - Tuesday, November 15th at 7 PM
Monart Local Color Art Show opens - Friday, November 18th 6 - 8 PM - on display until Nov. 29
Annual Vegetarian Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner - Sunday, November 20th at 1:00 PM
Paonia Community Art Show opens - Friday, December 2nd - 5 to 9 PM
Paonia Holiday Art Festival - Friday, December 2nd - 5 to 9 PM
Paonia Holiday Art Festival continues - Saturday, December 3rd - 9 AM to 5 PM
Hawaiian Energy Healing with Andrew Matsukawa - Wednesday, December 7th at 7:30 PM
Regan Choi Art Show opens - Friday, December 16th - 5 to 7:30 PM on display until Dec. 27th
Craig Childs slide presentation - Friday, December 16th - 7:30 PM
Annual New Year's Eve Extravaganza - Saturday, December 31st at 9:00 PM

2006 Events

6th Annual Blue Sage Black-Eyed Pea Jubilee - potluck, music, fun - Sun., January 1 at 3:00 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series featuring Karina Sabac, piano - Friday, Jan. 13th at 7:30 PM
Buffalo Bill - Winter Lecture Series - Friday, January 27th at 7:30 PM
Neelam Satsang - Saturday, January 28th - 10 AM to 6 PM
Myshkin and the Ruby Warblers - Thursday, February 2nd at 7:30 PM
Mardi Gras in Paonia featuring Lil' Brian and the Zydeco Travelers with 3 in the Morning opening - Friday, February 3rd - Cajun Potluck Dinner at 6:30 PM with music by Sarah Bailey and Friends - dance starts at 8:00 PM with 3 in the Morning - Myshkin and the Ruby Warblers doing tweener at 9:00 PM - Lil' Brian starting at 9:30 PM
Western Slope Chamber Music Series featuring Feast - Friday, Feb. 10th at 7:30 PM
Valentine's Dance featuring the Strolling Scones - Tuesday, February 14th at 8:00 PM
Jonathan Waterman, Arctic Adventurer - Winter Lecture Series - Friday, February 17th at 7:30 PM
Lions of Israel and the Jerusalem Band - Saturday, February 18th at 8:00 PM
New Home Buyers Workshop with Zach Mann - Tuesday, February 21st at 7:00 PM
Fractalia Band - Friday, February 24th at 8:00 PM