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Proof: An Award-Winning Drama from Salida Theater Project

Written by Addison Guskey on .

Salida Theatre Project presents Proof, an award-winning drama about trust, doubt, and the need to be believed. A young woman living in the shadow of her father, a renowned mathematician, says she wrote a groundbreaking mathematical proof connected to his work. When others question her claim, relationships are strained and assumptions are challenged. Smart, emotionally charged, and deeply human, Proof draws audiences into a story where credibility matters and belief is never simple.

The play is written by David Auburn and directed by Susan McQuade.

Performance Dates & Times:
February 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 at 7:00 p.m.
February 15 at 3:00 p.m.

Location:
A Church, Salida

Proof: An Award-Winning Drama from Salida Theater Project

Written by Addison Guskey on .

Salida Theatre Project presents Proof, an award-winning drama about trust, doubt, and the need to be believed. A young woman living in the shadow of her father, a renowned mathematician, says she wrote a groundbreaking mathematical proof connected to his work. When others question her claim, relationships are strained and assumptions are challenged. Smart, emotionally charged, and deeply human, Proof draws audiences into a story where credibility matters and belief is never simple.

The play is written by David Auburn and directed by Susan McQuade.

Performance Dates & Times:
February 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 at 7:00 p.m.
February 15 at 3:00 p.m.

Location:
A Church, Salida

JAZZ MUSICIANS WANTED, a monthly jazz open mic night!

Written by Tina Gramann on .

JAZZ MUSICIANS WANTED, a monthly jazz open mic night!
Wednesday, February 11 | 7:00pm-9:00pm
Salida SteamPlant Paquette Gallery (graphic attached)
Introducing “JAZZ MUSICIANS WANTED,” a new monthly open mic series for jazz players and music lovers presented by Salida Arts & Culture! Join us for an intimate evening of jazz in the Paquette where musicians of all levels can take the stage with our house rhythm section and share their favorite tunes. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, bring your instrument and your passion—the stage is yours! Throughout the night, you’ll experience the magic of jazz as players sign up and rotate in and out, creating fresh combos and unexpected musical moments. Listeners are welcome, too! Settle in and soak up the improvisational energy and community spirit that makes live jazz so special. Everyone is welcome to this celebration of music, so come ready to listen, play, and simply enjoy the rhythm of a truly special evening! Jazz Musicians Wanted hosted by pianist Andrew Callaway.
Save the dates Wednesdays Feb 11, March 11, April 15, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9!
Free to attend. Cash bar available.

First Friday “Art & Chocolate”

Written by Tina Gramann on .

FIRST FRIDAY ART & CHOCOLATE
February 6 at 5pm in the Salida Creative District
Salida Arts & Culture and downtown businesses present the February First Friday! Join us for a festive evening downtown as galleries and businesses stay open later! Enjoy art, live music, chocolate, Valentine’s activities, refreshments and conversation.
The host gallery for February is Eye Candy Art & Treasure with live music by Todd Loubsky. Stop in at participating businesses Sage Mountain Gallery, Arts Collective Salida, The Maverick Potter, Kaleidoscope Toys, Eyedia Designs, Patti Vincent Studio, HomeSmart Preferred Realty featuring Katwin Hinerman, Sandy Crawford photographer, and Gary Ginther sculptor. Visit Opal Boutique, Eyedia Designs and more. Also stop in at Naters Art Artoon Workshop at Salida Regional Library. View the Banana Show by Katharine Nelson at Brinkley Nelson Messick studio. Check out Salida Ceramics Warehouse Studios with events and demos by Compact HQ, Wendy Mitchell Art, and Poor Taste and more! Hope to see you at First Friday!

Proof: An Award-Winning Drama from Salida Theater Project

Written by Addison Guskey on .

Salida Theatre Project presents Proof, an award-winning drama about trust, doubt, and the need to be believed. A young woman living in the shadow of her father, a renowned mathematician, says she wrote a groundbreaking mathematical proof connected to his work. When others question her claim, relationships are strained and assumptions are challenged. Smart, emotionally charged, and deeply human, Proof draws audiences into a story where credibility matters and belief is never simple.

The play is written by David Auburn and directed by Susan McQuade.

Performance Dates & Times:
February 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 at 7:00 p.m.
February 15 at 3:00 p.m.

Location:
A Church, Salida

A Merry Little Christmas Carol presented by Salida Theater Project

Written by Addison Guskey on .

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 Merry Little Christmas Carol – Produced by Salida Theater Project

Written by Addison Guskey on .

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 Printmaking Artists in November

Written by Tina Gramann on .

Creative Mixer and Artist Reception 
Thursday November 13 | 5:00 – 6:30pm
Salida SteamPlant Paquette Gallery
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 in Concert

Written by Addison Guskey on .

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.

“Mountain Waves” a short film brought to you by BadFish Surf Shop

Written by Addison Guskey on .

Saturday, August 9, 2025
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5:30pm-7:00pm
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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

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