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April 1 - June 30, 2015 Welcome Resources and information are available at: La Veta and Cuchara combine the best of Colorado in one geographical region. Experience small town charm, warm and welcoming people, cultural opportunities, recreational attractions and stunning natural beauty. Arts meets adventure in the beautiful Spanish Peaks. History and Historical Sites History is kept alive in the Spanish Peaks Region where museums chronicle the rich past. In La Veta, visit the Francisco Fort Museum, an original adobe fort built in 1862, to see exhibits of Native American traditions, Hispanic legacy, settlement, ranching, coal mining and more. Walsenburg, called the "city built on Coal", where you can see exhibits at the Walsenburg Mining Museum, housed in an 1896 jail, that tell the story of Huerfano County's mining history. Activities and Events Live music, international music festivals and a vibrant arts district where galleries are open to visitors. Don't miss the La Veta Art and Garden Tour. Mark your calendar for the Cuchara Country Music Festival and Spanish Peaks International Celtic Festival featuring world renowned Celtic artists and scholars. The annual La Veta Oktoberfest brings Main Street alive with music, a German bier garden and dozens of arts, crafts and food vendors. Vacation Destination This family-friendly region is host to diverse art and outdoor recreational activities to keep all ages busy. Rodeo events, golf, mountain hikes or town walks, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, and fishing are just a few activities that provide fun for the entire family. Arts District Go for a walk to see La Veta's beautiful outdoor art, including numerous murals, take a class at the La Veta School of Art or Spanish Peaks Arts Council. Learn batiking or weaving from La Veta's world class local artists. Scenic Beauty Experience the stunning natural beauty of the Spanish Peaks region. Plan a day trip along State Highway 12, the Highway of Legends, which was designated a Colorado State Byway in 1987 and a National Forest Byway in 1988. Experience unique geological, cultural and historic features and a myriad of legends from the Native Americans, the Spanish Conquistadors, and the pioneers, miners, ranchers and trappers who explored and then settled this region.
Paradise Coffee 305 S. Main St. La Veta Open Daily 7:00am-4:00pm The Signature Newspaper 124 No. Main St., La Veta The Cuchara Center for Nature, History and Information Use the side entrance to the Cuchara Inn and down the steps from The Barnyard Ice Cream Shoppe. Opens Memorial Day Weekend.
La Veta/Cuchara Chamber of Commerce www.lavetacucharachamber.com Spanish Peaks Country Tourism www.spanishpeakscountry.com Table of Contents: Activities for Children and Teens Art Classes Astronomy Birding Trail Boating Dance and Exercise Day Trips Family Fun Fishing and Hunting Licenses Fishing Locations Food Scene Galleries Geocaching Golf Maker Kits Movies Museums Music, Theater and Humanities Parks and Wildlife Unique Places to Visit
We want to hear from you. The next issue of Things to Do will cover the period July 1 September 30, 2015. If you have an activity you want to include, contact Marilyn Russell at russellm9999@gmail.com.
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ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS Spaghetti Dinner Date and Time: April 12th, 11:00am-2:00pm Location: 4-H Barn, Moore Ave. La Veta Admission: $5.00 per person; Free for children 5 years or under
Touch the stars through a 22 inch research grade telescope. Directions: I-25 and CO Hwy 47 Exit 101 to University Blvd. Take Bonforte Blvd. exit. Park in the W1 lot across from the TV station. Free parking is available at the Pueblo Nature and Raptor Center. OPENING SOON! SCAS Astronomical Park in La Veta
La Veta Library Summer Reading Program is an 8-week program for children, ages 5 to 11 years old. The theme this summer is Super Heroes.
Telescope Lending Program La Veta Library 310 S. Main St. La Veta, CO 81055 (719) 742-3572 www.lvpl.org
June 9, 1:00-2:30 June 16, 1:00-2:30 June 23, 1:00-2:30 June 30, 1:00-2:30 SPACe Gallery Teen Art Workshop 32 W Ryus Ave, La Veta, CO 81055 (719) 742-3074 www.spacearts.org June 22, 24, 26 Teen Art Workshop - 9:00am-Noon SPACe is introducing a new opportunity for young adults to explore three different art media– Watercolor, Sculpture, and Artful Masks. La Veta artists Kathy Hill, Robert Buckner and Kristina Adams will be the instructors. All materials will be provided, for a $45 fee per student for all three days. Students must be Middle School or High School students. FMI contact SPACe 719 7423074 or Paula Berg at 719 742-3565/303 475-1109. Coming Up July 6-10 The 2015 Children’s Art Workshop for Children between Kindergarten and 7th Grade. Space is limited to 20 children.
ART CLASSES La Veta School for the Arts 105 West Ryus Avenue, La Veta, CO 81055 (719) 742-3421 www.thelvsa.org May 11-15 Experimental Drawing/Painting Workshop May 18-22 Experimental Drawing/Painting Workshop June 26-28 Traditional Drawing
ASTRONOMY EVENTS IN PUEBLO Southern Colorado Astronomical Society Pueblo is a non-profit organization run by amateur astronomy volunteers. www.scaspueblo.com Star Gaze at the Lake Dates and times: May 2 8:45pm Lecture begins, star gaze follows. June 26 8:45pm Lecture begins, star gaze follows. Location: Lake Pueblo State Park at the Visitors Center Directions: I-25 to exit 94 Pueblo Blvd. exit. Take Pueblo Blvd. to Thatcher Ave., go west on Thatcher to the 2nd park entrance. Public Night at the Observatory Dates and Times: May 15 8:45pm June 19 9:00pm Location: Colorado State University-Pueblo Observatory at the CSU-P Mathematics and Physics Building, Pueblo.
Monday-Wednesday 10:00am-8:30pm Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday 10:00am-5:30pm BIRDING TRAIL The Colorado Birding Trail links outdoor recreation sites, both public and private, into a network through a designated driving route. Each of these driving routes have a unique trail name and are composed of several watchable wildlife sites. Some trails include hiking or walking paths or platforms where you can observe different wildlife and scenery. http://coloradobirdingtrail.com The Colorado Birding Trail Northwest, Southwest, and Southeast Trail Guides are available at many locations in Colorado, including all birding trail sites with a visitor center, Colorado Welcome Centers, Colorado State Parks, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Offices, USFS and BLM offices and National Park sites. Lathrop State Park 70 County Road 502, Walsenburg, CO 81089 (719) 738-2376 http://cpw.state.co.us Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm Directions: Hwy 160 across from Spanish Peaks Regional Hospital.
BOATING Lathrop State Park 70 County Road 502, Walsenburg, CO 81089 (719) 738-2376 http://cpw.state.co.us Park Hours: 5:00am-10:00pm Office Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm Directions: Hwy 160 across from Spanish Peaks Regional Hospital. Lathrop’s lake water is often warmer than most mountain lakes, averaging 75 °F in the summer. Boating is limited to hand launching from October 15 to April 15. Martin Lake offers water skiing, power and sail boating. Horseshoe Lake is a peaceful haven for canoeists, kayakers, sailors and other boaters at wakeless speeds. Trinidad Lake State Park 2610 Highway 12, Trinidad, CO 81082 (719) 846-6951 http://cpw.state.co.us
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Park Hours: 24 hours a day, Self-Service Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm Boating is allowed at Trinidad Lake State Park which has a dedicated boat ramp and seasonal docks. Fishing, water skiing and jet skiing are recreational opportunities available on the lake.
DANCE AND EXERCISE Belly Dancing - Evening class for beginners starts at 6pm. Day to be announced. Kate Johnson (719) 742-0259 Ellen White at (719) 782-0270 T'ai Chi - Class held on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm and Saturdays at 9:00am at the La Veta School of Art, or the Town Park weather permitting. Cost is $5.00 per class, or $20.00 per month. FMI Peggy Zehring (719) 742-5193. New class starts in April. Yoga - La Veta Yoga Studio, 200 S. Main St, La Veta, CO 81055. Yoga classes are 75-90 minutes. $12 Drop in or $60 monthly unlimited. www.lavetayoga.com Two Peaks Fitness 206 S. Main St., La Veta, CO 81055 (719) 742-3555 www.twopeaksfitness.org Hours: Monday-Friday 5:00am-9:00pm Staffed Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9:00am-2:00pm and 5:006:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm; Friday 10:00am2:00pm and 2:30-4:30pm; Saturday and Sunday by appointment Staffed hours change starting May 1st: Monday, Wednesday 10am-1pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm; Tuesday, Thursday 9am-3pm; Friday 10am-4pm; Saturday and Sunday – by appointment Cost: Day pass $5.00, weekly pass $15, monthly varies - $35 senior/corporate, $40 individual, $30 student/military, $70 couple, $15 LiveWell scholarships (based on availability and income) Two Peaks Fitness offers a number of classes: Check the website for class days and times.
DAY TRIPS Highway of Legends - Highway 12 Colorado Scenic Byways and Excursions www.spanishpeakscountry.org Santa Fe Trail Mountain Branch www.santafetrailco.com Historic City of Trinidad www.historictrinidad.com Great Sand Dunes National Park (719) 378-6300 www.nps.gov Directions: The park is located about 75 minute drive west of La Veta and is reached via US Hwy 160 and CO 150 or CO 17 and County Lane 6. Season: Year-round Visitor Center Hours: 7 days, 9:00am-4:30pm Picketwire Canyonlands - Located on the Comanche National Grassland south of La Junta, Colorado, these primitive canyons are home to the largest dinosaur tracks in North America! 719-384-2181 USDA Forest Service reservation.
Directions: Hwy 109, right on CR 802, left on CR 25, left on FR 500, to gate. Season: May, June, September, and October Tour: This is an all day tour from 8:00am-4:00pm. BY RESERVATION ONLY. Admission: Tours are offered through the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program of the USDA Forest Service. They cost $15 per adult and $7.50 per child. Due to rough roads, you will need a 4-wheel drive high clearance vehicle.
FAMILY FUN Bear's Den Miniature Golf 75 Cuchara Ave. E., Cuchara, CO 81055 (719)742-3107 http://j.mp/bdcuchara Open May 10-Oct 12 Hours: 11:00-6:00 Lathrop State Park - Martin Lake Swim Beach 70 County Road 502. Walsenburg, CO 81089 (719) 738-2376 http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Lathrop Season: Mid-May to Labor Day Park Hours: 5:00am-10:00pm Admission: Daily Vehicle Pass $7.00; Annual 12-month Pass $70.00; Aspen Leaf Annual Pass $60.00 must be a Colorado resident 64 years of age or older. New to the swim beach area is a paved parking lot, concrete walks, picnic tables, drinking fountain, beach shower and lap lane. Walsenburg Water Park 700 West 7th St., Walsenburg, CO 81089 719-738-2628 www.cityofwalsenburg.com/waterpark Season: Memorial Day to Labor Day Hours: Monday, Friday and Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm Sunday 10:00am-4:30pm Admission: age 5 and up $6 No Discounts No refunds or rain-checks will be issued. Park staff may choose to close the park early, or not open at all depending on weather conditions. Call ahead.
FISHING AND HUNTING LICENSES Cuchara Country Store 34 Cuchara Ave., Cuchara, CO 81055 (719) 742-3450 http://dogbarcuchara.com/dbshops.html Big R 1010 Cherry St. La Veta, CO 81055 (719) 742-3626 La Veta Oil 114 N. Main St., La Veta, CO 81055 (719) 742-3664 Lathrop State Park Highway 160 across from Spanish Peaks Regional Hospital (719) 738-2376 http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Lathrop Office Hours: 8:00-4:00
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FISHING LOCATIONS FMI go to http://cpw.state.co.us San Isabel National Forest Local Work Center Office 103 E. Field St., La Veta, CO 81055 (719) 742-3681 www.fs.usda.gov/psicc Blue Lake Season Opens April 1st Admission: Day use fee is $6.00 Directions: From La Veta, drive south on SH 12 for 15 miles to FSR 422. Turn right onto FSR 422 and follow it for 4 miles until you reach the Blue Lake parking area. Bear Lake Season Opens May 1st Admission: Day use fee $6.00 Directions: From La Veta, drive south on SH 12 for 15 miles to FSR 422. Turn right onto FSR 422 and follow it for 5 miles until you reach the Bear Lake parking area Lathrop State Park 70 County Road 502, Walsenburg, CO 81089 (719) 738-2376 http://cpw.state.co.us Season: Mid-May to Labor Day Hours: Fishing from shoreline 24 hrs Directions: Hwy 160 across from Spanish Peaks Regional Hospital. Catfish, bass, walleye, trout and blue gill thrive in both lakes. Horseshoe Lake is known for its large tiger muskies.
Trinidad Lake State Park 2610 Highway 12, Trinidad, CO 81082 (719) 846-6951 http://cpw.state.co.us Park Hours: 24 hours a day, Self-Service Anglers catch rainbow and brown trout, large-mouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, crappie and bluegill. Wahatoya State Wildlife Area Open Season: Year-round http://cpw.state.co.us Directions to Daigre Reservoir: From Main St. in La Veta, drive east on Moore Ave. (CR 358). Parking is on the left. Directions to Wahatoya Lake: From Main St., drive east on E. Francisco St. to parking area on the left. Or, from Main St., drive east on Moore Ave. (CR 358) to parking on the right.
FOOD SCENE La Veta Farmers' Market opens May 16th from 3:00-6:00pm in the courtyard of the Francisco Fort Museum and the Library at 310 So. Main St. Meet Scot Mangold, Executive Chef, The Timbers Restaurant and Tavern, Cuchara, When you ask Scot what his favorite type of food is to cook, his answer is always "good food". Through his travels, he has developed an appreciation for all cuisines and brings this experience to his cooking. Scot uses fresh, local ingredients,
correct seasoning and proper cooking techniques to create a culinary experience that fits his philosophy of "simple is always best'. Scot's career began in 1999 when he graduated from Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, SC. He moved to Panama City Beach, FL, and trained under legendary Atlanta chef, Paul Albrecht. After a year working under Chef Albrecht's tutelage, Scot moved to Denver and was given his first Executive Chef position at the Colorado Private Reserve, a very high end private club. After it closed, he worked for restaurateurs Cyd Anderson and Rachel Woolcott at Restaurant Aix. For the next three years, Scot combined his passion for cooking with his love of playing golf. He was Executive Chef of Heritage Eagle Bend, a semi private golf course in Aurora, worked the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, and Bear Dance Golf Club in Larkspur. From 2004-2012, Scot moved back to his hometown of Evansville, IN, to work as Executive Chef at Firefly, a southern grill restaurant. This was followed by an exciting opportunity to work as the Executive Sous Chef for SMG Evansville, a large scale catering company, where he catered to such celebrities as Mikhail Gorbechev, Sarah Palin, Kid Rock, and Hank Williams Jr. Scot could not stay away from Colorado. He returned in 2013 to work as Executive Chef of The Timber's. He is very excited about the menu he will offer this year to create the high quality culinary experience locals know they will get. Scot will use Aspenridge Beef products, which are upper choice, no antibiotics and no growth hormones for all his beef items. The Timber's menu will include lamb raised locally on the L&M Ranch in La Veta, striped bass from the San Luis Valley, and vegetables from the local markets.
GALLERIES Mark your calendar for the 4th Friday Art Walk June 26, 5:00-7:00pm Kathy Hill's Studio Gallery 512 S. Spruce St., La Veta, CO 81055 (719) 742-5756 www.kathyhill.com Hours: Call for an appointment Original framed oils, watercolors and acrylic paintings of the Spanish Peaks region. La Veta Gallery on Main Street 210 S. Main St., La Veta, CO 81055 (719) 742-3666 lavetagalleryonmain.com Hours: Open every day except Wed 11:00-5:00 Local and region studio artists painting, jewelry, clay and ceramic art, photography and stained glass. Events at La Veta Gallery on Main May 23 10th Annual Memorial Weekend Art Opening, "FOWL ART" with featured artists Jean Cook and Karen Standridge, 5:00-7:00pm, Artist Talk 5:30 June 26 4th Friday Art Walk, 5:00-7:00pm with featured artist Faye Crow, Artist Talk 5:30pm
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Shalawalla Gallery 115 W. Ryus Ave., La Veta, CO 81055 (719) 742-3453 www.jonathanevans-batikart.com www.batikartbybeth.com Hours: Wed-Sat 11:00-5:00 Fair Trade gifts, Colorado Artisans, Scarves, shawls, accessories and jewelry. Batik paintings by Beth McCoy Evans and Jonathan Evans. Call for class schedule.
Lathrop has 13 geocaches located through out the park at different points of interest. All caches are easily accessible and are a great way to experience what Lathrop has to offer.
SPACe - Spanish Peaks Arts Council 132 W. Ryus Ave., La Veta, CO 81055 (719) 742-3074 www.spanishpeaksarts.com Current Hours: Thurs-Sat 11:00-2:00 Starting Memorial Day: Mon-Sat 11:00-4:00, Sun noon-4:00 Original paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, fiber art, prints, note cards, calendars, & more, created by So. Colorado artists.
Seven geocache sites are located on Trinidad Lake State Park property. Pick up a geocache brochure at the park Visitor Center. GPS units may be rented at the Visitor Center.
Shows at SPACe Gallery: April 19-May 9 La Veta Students’ Art Show May 12-Jun 6 Artists Choice and Inner Ideas Show Reception May 23rd, 5:00–7:00pm Jun 7-Jul 11 Colorado Show Reception June 13th, 5:00-7:00pm
GEOCACHING Gary Grady in Cuchara writes: Looking for a great individual or family activity? Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. You use a GPS device to navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Some of the locations are called “biocaches” because they are natural formations instead of a container hidden by someone. The Cuchara Valley has a number of biocaches as well as geocaches. Geocaching is a great family activity and is free. Anyone of any age can get started by going to the website, www.geocaching.com. Once you register there for the free basic membership you can go to the “Hide & Seek a Cache” page and enter any zip code. About a dozen geocaches are hidden in the valley or nearby. Pick any geocache from the list on the web site and click on its name. Enter the coordinates of the geocache into your GPS Device and start heading to them. You will not need to enter the coordinates in the phone app, and it will actually help you navigate to the geocache with a compass and indicate how far you are from it When you find the geocache, sign the logbook that is hidden with it and return the geocache to its original location. Some of the geocaches have small trinkets you can swap for. Take one from the container and leave another in its place. You can then share your geocaching stories and photos online. Other Geocache Locations Lathrop State Park 70 County Road 502, Walsenburg, CO 81089 (719) 738-2376 http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Lathrop
Trinidad Lake State Park 2610 Highway 12, Trinidad, CO 81082 (719) 846-6951 http://cpw.state.co.us Park Hours: 24 hours a day, Self-Service Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
GPS Lending Program La Veta Library 310 S. Main St., La Veta, CO 81055 (719) 742-3572 www.lvpl.org
GOLF Walsenburg Golf Course - 9 Holes Lathrop State Park 1399 CR 502, Walsenburg, CO 81089 (719) 738-2730 http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Lathrop Trinidad Municipal Golf Course - 9 Holes 1417 Nolan Dr, Trinidad, CO 81082 (719) 846-4015 www.trinidadgolfcourse.com
MAKER KITS Libraries in Colorado are participating in a statewide Maker Kit Program. This means that a different kit will be featured for a month at the La Veta Library. The April Maker Kit will be Beading Basics and available for you to play with anytime during Library hours from April 1 to April 24. In addition, we have scheduled two dates for you to bead with friends and neighbors. Beading Play Dates April 2, 2:00-4:00 April 16, 2:00-4:00 Location: La Veta Library, 310 Main St.
MOVIES Fox Theater 705 Main St., Walsenburg, CO 81089 (719) 738-1071
MUSEUMS Francisco Fort Museum 306 S. Main St., La Veta, CO 81055 (719) 742-5501
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www.fransiscofort.org Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00am-3:00pm, or by appointment. Admission: $5.00; Under 12 free; Seniors/Military $4.00 Francisco Fort Museum is an original 1862 adobe plaza! Exhibits feature artifacts from the entire Huerfano County region, including: Native American cultures, Hispanic legacy, Anglo settlement, ranching, blacksmithing, saloon, log school house, the coal mining era and MORE! Self guided tours let you experience the historic site your own way, or take a guided tour with an experienced docent. The bookshop contains a fine collection of books, jewelry, keepsakes all with a local and regional flare, and post cards. Events at the Fort: May 23 Francisco Fort Opening Day May 30 Francisco Fort Frontier School Day June 6 Francisco Fort Historic Fashions June 13 Francisco Fort Getting to the Point – a day with projectile points June 27 Francisco Fort Hispano Heritage Celebration
-------------------------------------------------------------If you love quilting, check out Ricky Tims' Quilting Retreats: May 4-9 Ricky Tims Wildflower Power Retreat Jun 22-27 Ricky Tims Summer Solstice Retreat www.rickytims.com
-------------------------------------------------------------Museum of Friends 600 Main St., Walsenburg, CO 81089 719-738-2858 www.mueumoffriends.org Season: Year-round Winter Hours: Wednesday-Saturday Noon-4:00pm; Spring, Summer, and Fall Tuesday-Saturday Noon-5:00pm Admission: $3.00 Adults; $1.00 Children MOF is a contemporary art museum, which opened in October of 2006 in Walsenburg by artists Brendt and Maria Cocchiarelli Berger. The museum’s name stems from the fact that the initial 600 piece collection on exhibit is almost entirely comprised of paintings, photographs, sculpture and other pieces of art given to Brendt and Maria by their respective artist friends. The Alton M. Tirey Local History Center 201 E. 5th St., Walsenburg, CO 81089 http://huerfanohistory.org Hours: By appointment only. Call (719) 738-2840 The center is your source for Archival Photo's, Newspapers, and Huerfano County records from the 1890s to the present. Walsenburg Mining Museum 112 W. 5th St., Walsenburg, CO 81089 719-738-1992 or (719) 738-2840 http://huerfanohistory.org Season: May-September Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm; Sat 10:00am-1:00pm Called the "city built on coal", the town of Walsenburg is home to some of southern Colorado's richest history. The Walsenburg Mining Museum, housed in an 1896 jail, exhibits not only the stories of Huerfano County's mining camps, but memorabilia from
such notable characters as Bob Ford (famous for killing Jesse James) and labor leader Mary "Mother" Jones.
MUSIC, THEATER AND HUMANITIES David Mason, Former Poet Laureate Date and Time: April 9th, 7:00-8:30pm Location: La Veta Library, 310 So. Main St. David Mason will talk about the state of poetry and read work from his newest book. Mason’s collections of poetry include The Buried Houses (1991), winner of the Nicholas Roerich Poetry Prize; The Country I Remember (1996), winner of the Alice Fay Di Castagnola Award; Arrivals (2004); and the verse novel Ludlow (2007), awarded the Colorado Book Award for Poetry and named best book of poetry in 2007 by the Contemporary Poetry Review and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. The Civil War Final Days Date and Time: April 10th, 7:00-10:00pm Location: Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, 127 W. Francisco St. Admission: $10.00. Tickets available at North by Southwest, 205 Main St., La Veta. Call (719) 742-3737. Cracker Barrel Talk with Eileen Bankson and Peggy Hoobler Date and Time: April 16th, 7:00-8:30pm Location: La Veta Library, 310 S. Main St. Brown Bag Books We just talk about books! April 21st, 12:00 noon-1:00pm May 19th, 12:00 noon-1:00pm June 16th, 12:00 noon-1:00pm Location La Veta Library, 310 So. Main St. Civil War Book Discussion Date and Time: April 23rd, 7:00pm Location: La Veta Library, 310 Main St. Sam Law hosts a book discussion on "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas. Barbara Sparks, Photographer Date and Time: April 30th, 7:00-8:30pm Location: La Veta Library, 310 So. Main St. Barbara Sparks will speak with slide presentation on her recently published book of photographs Taos: Land, People, Spirit. Adam Agee and Jon Sousa, Celtic Performers Date and Time: May 3rd, 2:00-4:00pm Location: Francisco Crossing. 300 So. Main St. Admission: $15.00 Adam and Jon are Celtic fiddle and guitar performers at the Spanish Peaks Celtic Music Festival. La Veta High School Production of "A Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood" Date and Time: May 7th and 8th, 6:30-10:00pm Location: Location: Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, 127 W. Francisco St. Tickets available online at www.lavetatheaterweb.com
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Acoustic Eidolon, Music Performers Date and Time: May 9th, 7:00-9:00pm Location: Francisco Crossing, 300 So. Main St. Admission: $20.00 Joe Scott on double neck guitjo and Hannah Alkire on cello, have graced stages in the US, Europe, Australia and Canada. With eleven CDs and a DVD to their credit, these masterful artists continue to captivate audiences throughout the world with their signature new acoustic sound and boundless possibilities in blending Celtic, Folk, World & Latin music influences, something that Dirty Linen Magazine praises as a sumptuous musical feast.
Part 4: Tim Miller, Author and Professor Date and Time: May 20th, 7:00-9:00pm Location: Francisco Crossing, 300 So. Main St.
Tom Roznowski, Chicago-area Folk and Bluegrass Songwriter Date and Time: May 16th, 7:00–9:30pm Location: Francisco Crossing, 300 So. Main St. Admission: $15.00 Tom Roznowski is a songwriter, storyteller, performer, and singer from Indiana. He expresses himself in a variety of forms including music, the printed word, broadcast media, and film. He is widely known for his original songs. "Roznowski's tunes compare favorably with John Prine and Tom T. Hall." (Indianapolis Star).
Part 5: "The Usual Suspects" Dance Party Date and Time: May 22nd, 7:30pm Location: Francisco Crossing, 300 So. Main St.
≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ This 5-part program about Huerfano County Communes of The 1960s is co-sponsored by La Veta Library and Francisco Crossing. Part 1: Drop City 50 Exhibit- Myron Wood Photographs Date and Time: May 1-May 31 during regular Library hours Location: La Veta Library, 310 Main St. Part 2: Screening of "Drop City" and "Flashing on the 60s" Date and Time: May 14th, 7:00-10:00pm Location: Francisco Crossing, 300 So. Main St. "Drop City" - In 1965, the four original founders, Gene "Curly" Bernofsky, JoAnn "Jo" Bernofsky, Richard "Lard" Kallweit and Clark "Clard" Richert, art students and filmmakers from the University of Kansas and University of Colorado, bought a 7-acre tract of land about four miles north of Trinidad. Their intention was to create a live-in work of Drop Art, continuing an art concept they had developed earlier at the University of Kansas. Drop Art (sometimes called "droppings") was informed by the "happenings" of Allan Kaprow and the impromptu performances of John Cage, Robert Rauschenberg, and Buckminster Fuller. "Flashing on the Sixties", a Tribal Document is one for the time capsule. Directed by Lisa Law, and based on her photographic book of the same name, "Flashing On The '60s" is an excellent, refreshing look back at the decade of love, peace, and social change…this program serves up fond memories to those who lived these events and provides a valuable history lesson to those too young to remember." - Billboard Magazine. Part 3: Panel Discussion: Local Commune Members Date and Time: May 17th, 2:00–3:30pm Location: Francisco Crossing, 300 So. Main St. This panel discussion includes representatives of four local communes. There were 4 or 5 major communes in Huerfano County with names like Libre, Red Rockers ... and folks such as Ken Snyder, Abbie Hoffman, Stewart Brand, Allen Ginsburg, and Baba Ram Dass were frequent visitors to Spanish Peaks Country. For another interesting view see - Huerfano - A Memoir of Life in the Counterculture (2004) by Roberta Price.
Timothy Miller, professor of religious studies at the University of Kansas, is the author of "The 60s Communes: Hippies and Beyond" and published two earlier books on intentional communities, including The Quest for Utopia in Twentieth-Century America to which this new volume is a successor. He co-directed the 60s Communes Project, an extensive documentation effort that preserved memories and artifacts from the 1960s-era communes.
≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ The Cuchara Country Music Festival Date and Time: June 13th, gates open 11:30am, music starts at 1:00pm. Location: Main St. in the Historic Village of Cuchara Tickets available at www.cucharacountrymusicfest.com We can not guarantee that tickets will be available on the day of the show and strongly encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance. Visit the web-site for information on the schedule, food, parking, and list of what you can and cannot bring to the festival.
La Veta Celebrates Quilting Quilter's - A Musical Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, 127 W. Francisco St. Dates and Times: June 18th, 7:00-10:00pm June 26th, 7:00-10:00pm June 19th, 7:00-10:00pm June 27th, 7:00-10:00pm June 20th, 7:00-10:00pm June 28th, 2:00-5:00pm Tickets available online at www.lavetatheaterweb.com Jun 20 Francisco Fort Quilt Celebration www.fransiscofort.org Exhibit: Ricky Tims' Quilts at the Crossing Dates: June 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 Time: 1:00-6:00pm Location: Francisco Crossing, 300 Main St.
PARKS AND WILDLIFE AREAS Huerfano State Wildlife Area Activities: Camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding Directions: From Gardner, to 13 miles west on CR-580. www.cpw.state.co.us Lathrop State Park Activities: Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, swimming Directions: State Highway 160 across from the Spanish Peaks Regional Hospital, Walsenburg, CO 81089 (719) 738-2376 http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Lathrop La Veta Town Park Activities: Playground, picnic tables, picnic shelter, gazebo Location: Between Ryus Ave. & La Veta Town Hall (Moore Ave.)
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Mission: Wolf Sanctuary Hours: 7 days 9am-6pm Location: Gardner, CO 81252 Information and Directions: www.missionwolf.org (719) 859-2157 San Isabel National Forest Activities: Camping, fishing, hiking FMI and maps: Local Work Center Office, 103 E. Field St., La Veta, CO 81055 (719) 742-3681 www.fs.usda.gov/psicc Wahatoya State Wildlife Area Activities: Fishing, hiking, picnicking restrooms. Directions: Bear Creek Rd. (CR 358), La Veta, CO 81055 www.cpw.state.co.us
UNIQUE PLACES TO VISIT Bishop's Castle 12705 Highway 165, Rye, CO 81069 www.bishopcastle.org Admission: Free. Donations welcome. Season: Year-round
LA VETA BOOSTER CLUB
New Members Wanted Meets 1st Tuesday of the Month at 6:00pm at the School Library. If you are interested, contact: Leslie Miller (719) 890-4211 Bobby Andreatta (719) 742-3564
Save the Date! The La Veta Art and Garden Tour is co-sponsored by the: La Veta Library, SPACe Gallery, Francisco Fort Museum, Wahatoya Community Initiatives and Francisco Crossing
Directions: The drive to Bishop Castle will take you over 9,200 feet above sea level along the Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway. The easiest way to get to Bishop Castle is from I-25. Take exit #74 at Colorado City and head towards the mountains. (Right off the exit ramp from the north and left off the exit ramp from the south) This puts you on Colorado state highway 165 and its 24 miles without a turn to the Castle. You will see signs for the castle as you come upon it, and there's usually many cars out front.
Mark Your Calendar for the Francisco Fort Museum's
Fiber Fiesta Day August 1st, 10:00-4:00 in conjunction with the La Veta Art and Garden Tour
Spring Events Sponsored by the La Veta/Cuchara Chamber of Commerce May 23-24 Community Flea Market and Yard Sale May 24 Music all Day in the Park June 20 Friends of Fiber Celebration in Park For more information, visit: www.lavetacucharachamber.com
LA VETA TRAILS, INC. Become a member of La Veta Trails and help build a network of trails in La Veta and the surrounding area. By working together, we can connect open spaces with new and existing trails and walking routes that will provide recreation and active transportation options. La Veta Trails relies on volunteers for maintaining and constructing trails, leading hikes and walks, serving as trail stewards and representing the organization at events. Please join us! To get involved or join, contact: La Veta Trails, Inc. P.O. Box 202, La Veta, CO 81055 Marilyn Russell, russellm9999@gmail.com (719) 742-5598
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