A live script-in-hand performance adapted from Charles Dickens classic tale. This 75-minute contemporary adaptation, complete with Scrooge, the Spirits, the Cratchits and all of your favorites plus a few new ones, brings this story to life.
Following the 2PM matinee, stay for the holiday party and have hot cocoa and cookies with Tiny Tim and the rest of the cast. If you are able, bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to our Share the Joy drive for local children.
A live script-in-hand performance adapted from Charles Dickens classic tale. This 75-minute contemporary adaptation, complete with Scrooge, the Spirits, the Cratchits and all of your favorites plus a few new ones, brings this story to life.
After the 7PM performance, audience members are invited to take part in Salida Theater Project/ A Church’s First Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest for prizes in fun categories.
Salida Arts & Culture presents the November art exhibition: PRINT MAKING and artist reception Thursday November 7 in conjunction with the Creative Mixer with Salida Council for the Arts. The exhibit features print making work by local and regional artists Sybil Teague, Ken Brandon, Merry Cox, Thordis Simonsen, Brink Messick, Ryan O’Brien, Chris Beedy, and Dolan Potts. See relief, intaglio, lithography, serigraph printing and more. Talk with the artists and participate in the Soapbox tradition- where artists and organizations can make announcements about upcoming events, shows, and programs. From visual art, dance, music, theatre, and more, discover ways to get involved in Salida’s vibrant arts scene! Enjoy live music and light refreshments. A cash bar is available. The Mixer is free and open to the public.
The ReMemberers are a genre-blurring trio that merges ancient folklore, global singing traditions, and instrumental virtuosity into a vivid, transportive concert experience. Their latest performance, The Lindworm, reimagines a Scandinavian wisdom tale of transformation, exile, and renewal—brought to life through rhythm, melody, and mythology. Featuring the world renowned storyteller John DeKadt (acolyte of the great Robert Bly) an evening with the ReMemberers offers up some of the most profound and enduring customs of being human: a story, a song, a heartbeat.
Each member offers a distinctive sonic ingredient to the feast:
Alex Harvey plays saz, shakuhachi, koncovka, mandolin, bouzouki and 12-string guitar
Violet Southard sings and intones in English, Spanish, and Lakota
John DeKadt spins story and plays cajón, conga, kanjira, handpan, and frame drum
Together, they conjure a soundscape that moves fluidly from Sufi maqams to Appalachian laments to peyote chants to Leonard Cohen. The music, like the myth, is both rooted and untamed—woven in a shape that grows wild and quiet all at once.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
5:30pm-7:00pm
A Church 419 D Street Salida CO
Doors 5:30
FREE
Mountain Waves is a river surfing short film that celebrates the excitement, community, and impact of river surfing in the Arkansas River Valley.
River surfing has found a foothold in the Arkansas River Valley. River stewards Mike Harvey, Zach Hughes, Earl Richmond, and others strive to cultivate the once neglected riverbanks into highlights of the community through improved infrastructure and cultural development. The Badfish team have poured their lives into building surf waves, surf boards, and the community that surrounds this life giving pursuit. Join us in following the evolution of Badfish and the sport of river surfing in the Arkansas River Valley.
Production Company: Hozho Productions
Director: Colton Barden
Film Sponsors: Billy Quantro & Moonlight Pizza
This summer, CMA Rock Sessions will light up The Velveteen’s Courtyard in downtown Salida—an awesome local venue with a real stage and the perfect vibe for kids to get comfortable, creative, and confident performing live. The session will culminate with a final showcase featuring students and teachers Zack Kochetta of Leadville Cherokee and Airing of Grievances, and Brandon Katz of The Chaffee Experiment.
🎤 Final Student Showcase + Free Community Concert
Date: Saturday, August 16 @ The Velveteen
Time: Doors 4 PM | Show 5 PM to 6 PM
Tickets: Free entry | Suggested $10 donation at the door
Five powerhouse performers pay tribute to their favorite Broadway divas in this 75-minute showcase of unforgettable songs, backstage stories, and bold personalities. From iconic ballads to high-energy numbers, Divas and Dreams blends music, laughter, and a dash of diva drama as The Songbirds share what it means to dream big—and sing even bigger.
Directed by Allen Lane
Alice Howland has a thriving career, a loving family—and a life that suddenly begins to shift.
As memory fades and the ground moves beneath her, Alice and her inner voice, Herself, hold on to what matters most. While those around her struggle to understand, she meets each change with resilience, flashes of humor, and resolute strength.
Still Alice is a powerful story about identity, change, and connection in the face of Alzheimer’s. It asks: how long are we still ourselves—and who decides? In the end, as the past and future grow dim, Alice and Herself turn fully to the present—because in the end, it’s very simple: this moment—right here—is enough.
Directed by Jan Justis and featuring a cast of actors from Salida and BV.
After the Sunday matinee performance, join us for a community conversation about Alzheimer’s, caregiving, and the themes explored in the play. Sunday attendees are welcome to stay for the panel, and those who attended on Friday or Saturday are invited to return and take part in the discussion.
Our panel includes:
• Samar Fay – Salida resident whose spouse is living with Alzheimer’s
• Mary McConathy, RN – whose late husband lived with Alzheimer’s
• Dr. Yvonne Rollins, MD – Board Certified Neurologist, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
• Kirsten Wulfsberg, LPC – Behavioral Health Regional Specialist
Join us on Saturday, August 9 for another festive celebration of live jazz as the City of Salida Arts & Culture Department presents the 6th annual Salida Jazz Fest!
Enjoy an inspired evening of jazz, funk and fusion under the stars as local, regional, and national musicians perform for you in beautiful Riverside Park. Bring your picnic blanket, relax, and groove along to this year’s lineup of fresh and eclectic sounds alongside the banks of the Arkansas River.
Enjoy Focus Group, Salida locals who create fresh hand-crafted horn lines to level up their deep mix of Funk, Rock, Afro-pop, and Jazz music featuring Mike Pollock on trumpet/trombone with Rob Teegarden on guitar, Kent Davidson on bass, Michael Haynes on drums, and Eric Tauer on tenor & bari sax.
In addition, Salida will be treated to former Salida High School, RokSkool and Berklee School of Music graduate Alex Maes, now a professional musician in Los Angeles. Alex Maes is a multifaceted musician, songwriter, performer, and producer. Alex has graced stages worldwide, captivating audiences with her unparalleled versatility across genres such as jazz, blues, RnB, pop, funk, and rock. Her journey into production and recording earned her national acclaim and prestigious awards, showcasing her prowess and innovation within the studio.
And as the stars come out, The Black Hole Boogie Band, a Colorado Springs and Denver based, five-piece jazz/funk fusion force with cosmic grooves will entertain. With Nate McMahon on tenor saxophone and electronic wind instruments, Braden Barrentine on trombone and keyboards, plus electric bassist Jordan Lovinger, electric guitarist Wagner Sanchez, and Dillon Defelice on drums.
Food trucks, concessions, and cash bar available.
Come out and enjoy an evening of Jazz in Salida, Colorado
Save the Dates for the 32nd annual Salida ArtWalk! From the beloved Paint & Sip Kickoff to art demos, the Mini Masters, and the new tradition of the ArtWalk Parade featuring local performances followed by a giant dance party in Riverside Park, get ready for the 2025 Salida ArtWalk! New events this year featuring inspiring demos, lectures, and film. Watch for Community Art Making events as well as events for children and families. Come and get inspired, find a new piece of art, savor special menus at Dine Out with ArtWalk as you discover Salida’s unique arts community at the 2025 Salida ArtWalk this Fall!
Visual Art
Gallery Receptions
Artist Demos
Workshops
Lectures, Film,
Live Music
Paint & Sips
Community Art Making
Mini Masters
ArtWalk Festival
Parade & Party
Dining Out w ArtWalk
& much more…
Stay tuned. To find out more or to volunteer, reach out to info@salidasteamplant.com
