22nd Annual Beaver Creek Art Festival - August 1-2, 2009

 

BEAVER CREEK ART FESTIVAL TO PAINT THE TOWN WITH $15 MILLION OF ART

 

Howard Alan Events, Producer of the Nation's Finest Juried Art Shows, Presents

The 22^nd Annual Beaver Creek Art Festival

To Showcase Local and Nationally Recognized Artists

 

 

AVON, COLORADO (July 1, 2009) – The Beaver Creek Art Festival returns August 1-2, 2009, and will once again transform the Village of the Beaver Creek Resort into a first-class outdoor art gallery complete with 200 artists and $15 million in artwork available for sale.  Admission is free and open to the public.

 

Located in the Vail Valley, Beaver Creek Resort is a magnificent backdrop and host to the Annual Beaver Creek Art Festival.  This nationally ranked outdoor art festival is set-up around the resort and offers visitors a chance to meet with the artists personally, hear what inspires the artists and even commission an original piece of art. The artists, juried by an independent panel of expert judges, are hand-selected from hundreds of applicants based on quality and diversity. All of their artwork is original and handmade in America. The artistic media represented include paintings, sculptures, photos, glass, wood, jewelry, collage, and ceramics.

The 22nd Annual Beaver Creek Art Festival makes the arts accessible to a broad audience. Prices range from $25 hand-designed earrings to $20,000 metal sculptures. The event appeals to family and friends as a free and fun weekend activity, as well as serious art buyers looking to add to their collections. Howard Alan comments, "In spite of today's economy people are still investing in art because art heals, art soothes; this is art that is handmade inAmerica."

  

About Howard Alan Events, Ltd.:

Howard Alan Events, a Florida-based company, develops and presents art and craft shows throughout the country. For the past 25 years, Howard Alan Events has produced some of the nation's finest juried art shows, including more than 40 venues each year such as the Downtown Aspen Art Festival (Aspen, CO), Beaver Creek Art Festival (Beaver Creek, CO), The North Atlanta Art Fair At The Forum (Atlanta, GA), Birmingham Art Fair at the Summit (Birmingham, AL) Downtown Naples Art Festival (Naples, FL), Chicago Tribune Magnificent Mile Art Festival (Chicago, IL), and the Las Olas Art Fair, (Fort Lauderdale, FL). Several shows are ranked in the top 100 art fairs in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine.

For additional inform)ation on the 22^nd Annual Beaver Creek Art Festival and other Howard Alan Events art and craft shows across the country, visitwww.artfestival.com or call 954-472-3755.

 

Federation of Fly Fishers come to Loveland, Colorado

Loveland, Colorado – June 29, 2009---Fly fishers from across the United States and world are uniting July 28 – August 1 for the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) 44th annual International Fly Fishing Show and Conclave in Loveland, Colorado that is the premier event dedicated to the art and sport of fly fishing. The event features more than 80 workshops and clinics on casting, fly tying, on-water fishing techniques and other topics taught by well-known instructors. The fly fishing show features exhibits with the latest in gear, outfitters, conservation information and the Authors Booth.

 

The FFF Conclave has become the place to meet the most prominent authors in fly fishing.  This year is no exception with authors like John Gierach and Lefty Kreh awaiting you in the Authors Booth.  Other fly fishing authors in attendance will be Gretchen & Al Beatty, Ed Engle, Dave Whitlock, Richard Twarog, Roxanne & Terry Wilson, Frank Perkins, Landon Mayer, and Rosa Dierks.  Take a look at your home bookshelf for any of these authors' books and bring them to the Conclave for their signature. The Angling Bookstore will also be selling fly fishing books at the Conclave.

 

 "This is a great chance to increase the value of your fly fishing books by adding the author's signature to them" says Lory Watkins the FFF Conclave Authors Booth Chairman.

 

Held at the Embassy Suites, Loveland, CO, day passes are available at registration for $5 that covers entry to the fly fishing show, Casting Rendezvous and other free demonstrations. There will be a FREE day on July 30^th.  Fees vary for workshops, and participants must be a member of FFF. People may join during registration. Pre-registration online closes June 30, but registration is also on-site during the event.  For further information about Conclave and the Exhibit hall hours, visit www.federationconclave.org.

 

The Federation of Fly Fishers is a 44-year old international non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of the sport of fly fishing through conservation, restoration and education. The goal is to support fisheries conservation and educational programs for all fish and all waters. Based in Livingston, Montana, the FFF and its councils is the only organized advocate for fly fishers on a national and regional level. The organization has individual members as well as 300 local fly fishing clubs across the U.S. For further information, visit www.fedflyfishers.org

 

 

Downtown Democratic Forum July Meeting

Lynn Bartels will be the speaker for July's Downtown Democratic Forum breakfast meeting.   Ms. Bartels is a former Rocky Mountain News reporter who now works for the Denver Post.  Her career began in Denver by covering night cops for the Rocky Mountain News.  She has covered City Hall, RTD, the Oklahoma City bombing trials and of course the legislature and elections.  As usual, there will be time for questions and comments following the presentation.   Location:  Baur's Ristorante, 1512 Curtis Street, downtown Denver     Date:    Friday, July 10, 2009     Time:   6:45 A.M. breakfast; program begins at 7:00 A.M. and ends at 8:00 A.M.   Cost:    Buffet breakfast is $15 with reservations     RSVP:  303-861-8050 or jmasdenver@att.net by noon on Wednesday, July 8th

NOAA: PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE RELEASE OF "GLOBAL CLIMATE IMPACTS IN THE US"

PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE RELEASE OF "GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS IN THE UNITED STATES"   A comprehensive scientific report on current and pending impacts of global climate change in the United States, and why it is important to act now, rather than later, to minimize those impacts.   WHO:  Dr. John Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Director of the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans & Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator Dr. Thomas Karl, Director of the National Climatic Data Center, lead for NOAA's climate services, and a lead author of the report Dr. Jerry Melillo, Director of the Ecosystems Center at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Mass., and a lead author of the report   WHAT:   Release of the final report: "Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States" by the interagency Global Climate Research Program   WHEN:   Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 1:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time   WHERE:    Eisenhower Executive Office Building -- Room 350

 

Coming Soon To The Starz FilmCenter: June 12 - 18

Upcoming Exclusive Engagements and Programs THROW DOWN YOUR HEART Special DocNight presentation Thursday, June 18 Director Sascha Paladino IN-PERSON Exclusive Engagement Continues June 19 - 25 (USA, 2008, Digital, 97min) ARGOT FILMS REVANCHE Best Foreign Film Nominee 2008 Academy Awards June 26 - July 2 (Austria, 2008, 35mm, 121min) JANUS FILMS 24 CITY July 3 - 9 (China/Hong Kong, 2008, 35mm, 112min) CINEMA GUILD AN UNLIKELY WEAPON: THE EDDIE ADAMS STORY Special Preview Thursday, July 2 - 7:00pm Presented In Cooperation with THE DENVER PRESS CLUB Exclusive Engagement continues July 3 - 9 (USA, 2008, 35mm, 85min) MORGAN COOPER PRODUCTIONS Every Saturday at 3:00pm Saturday, June 13 STUART LITTLE - GO FOR THE GOLD   Saturday, July 11 - 7:00pm THE THIEF OF BAGDAD Sponsored by TATTERED COVER BOOKSTORE and COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO   Cinema Q: SEX POSITIVE  June 19 - 25 (USA, 2008, Digital, 75min) REGENT RELEASING   SITA SINGS THE BLUES One of the hits of the 31st Starz Denver Film Festival  June 26 - July 2 (USA, 2008, 35mm, 82min) SHADOW DISTRIBUTION   Cinema Q: THE NEW TWENTY  June 3 - 9 (USA, 2009, 35mm, 92min) ARGOT PICTURES/ WOLFE RELEASING   First Look Student Film Festival presents: MEDICINE FOR MELANCHOLY Friday, June 12 at 7:30pm Director Barry Jenkins IN-PERSON! Free Admission for Members of the Denver Film Society The First Annual Denver French Film Festival Opening Night Wednesday, June 17 THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE Festival Continues June 18 - 21 and June 24 - 28 Presented by Denver Film Society and Alliance Francais Click HERE for the full schedule Thursday, June 18 at 7pm THROW DOWN YOUR HEART Director Sascha Paladino IN-PERSON! Exclusive Engagement continues June 19 - 25 Sponsored by Documentary Cinema Institute

OASIS ONLINE Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

OASIS     ONLINE     Norman Provisor Jazz Notes   Experience art, music and history this summer in Santa Fe. June 11th-14th Sofa West:  The country's premier fair for contemporary decorative arts and design, makes its debut in Santa Fe.  KUVO PROGRAMMING TUNE IN SUNDAYS FOR BRAZILIAN FANTASY Host: Cenir Time: 6pm to 8pm   Tropical passion and romance await you every Sunday on KUVO.  Brazilian Fantasy and hostess Cenir feature the best of Brazil's many musical styles: bossa nova, samba, Brazilian jazz and much more. Brazilian Fantasy is one of KUVO's locally produced popular programs made possible by our listener-member community. Thank you! PHYLLIS A. GREER STUDIO STUDIO CLUB MEMBERS CALL AND RESERVE YOUR SEAT IN THE STUDIO TODAY!  TUNE IN!                             TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH NOON The Hazel Miller Band This concert is brought to you by Strings Restaurant at 1700 Humboldt Street in Denver.   Studio Club Members RSVP for prime seating! Call (303)-480-9272 x11, 10 or 13, email judi@kuvo.org. DCPA PRESENTS QUILTERS                                                                            QUILTERS NOW THRU JULY 12th Stage Theatre of the DCPA A rousing heritage musical originated at the Denver Center Theatre Company.   This rousing heritage musical was inspired by real life diaries and letters of American pioneer women, written as they braved the dangers and hardships of life on the frontier.   Quilters at the DCPA Support KUVO  Live Nation Presents DIANA KRALL    DIANA KRALL WELLS FARGO THEATRE SATURDAY AUGUST 1 Showtime is 8:00 PM.          Tickets on sale now at www.livenation.com and at all Ticketmaster Outlets.                                   Diana Krall Tickets Denver Public Library BOOK LOVERS SALE    34th Annual Used Book Sale Buy Books at Bargain Prices During Denver Public Library's Outdoor Tent Sale   Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14, North lawn of Denver Central Library located at 10 W. 14th Ave. 80,000 books, including children's books, non-fiction and fiction books, along with CDs, DVDs and books on tape. Business Spotlight Grand Design JUBILEE CHOIR CONCERT   2nd Quarter New Jubilee Choir Concert - Sunday, June 14 - 4p.m. At the Town Center at Aurora, Alameda & Sable is the place to listen to Grand Design, Incorporated. A variety of cultural groups and individuals will sing hymns, gospel, spirituals, contemporary, jazz & blues, and perform mime. Free to the public 303-955-2724. Broadway Music School MUSICAL MAGIC   DALE BRUNING AND GENE BERTONCINI   IN A RARE DUO CONCERT -- SUNDAY JUNE 28, 2009 -- 7PM Broadway Music School, 1940 S. Broadway, Denver From New York City, Gene Bertoncini, hailed as "The Segovia of Jazz," and Denver's own, jazz-legend Dale Bruning, together in a rare appearance in an intimate concert setting.    Bertoncini/Bruning Tickets  -- call 303-777-0833. FESTIVALS DATES Greeley Blues Jam - June 12 & 13 ASLD-Summer Art Market - June 13 & 14 Juneteenth - June 20 Bike to Work - June 24, 6:30 to 9:00 Confluence Park - Thursdays in July 2, 9, 16 & 23 Black Arts Festival - July 10-12 Longmont Jazz Festival - July 18 & 19 Evergreen Jazz Festival- July 24, 25, 26 City Park Jazz - Every Sunday until Aug 9 Triniddadio Blues Festival August 29 Vail Jazz Party September 3 thru 7

Coming Soon To The Starz FilmCenter: June 5 - 11

THREE MONKEYS Upcoming Exclusive Engagements and Programs MILTON GLASER: TO INFORM AND DELIGHT One of the hits of the 31st Starz Denver Film Festival June 12 - 18 (USA, 2008, Digital, 73min) ARTHOUSE FILMS THROW DOWN YOUR HEART Special DocNight presentation Thursday, June 18 Director Sascha Paladino IN-PERSON Exclusive Engagement Continues June 19 - 25 (USA, 2008, Digital, 97min) ARGOT FILMS REVANCHE Best Foreign Film Nominee 2008 Academy Awards June 26 - July 2 (Austria, 2008, 35mm, 121min) JANUS FILMS Every Saturday at 3:00pm Saturday, June 6 PETE'S A PIZZA and OTHER PICTURE BOOK CLASSICS   Saturday, June 6 - 7:00pm THIS SPORTING LIFE (1963) Sponsored by TATTERED COVER BOOKSTORE and COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO   CARMEN AND GEOFFREY Special preview event Thursday, June 11 - 7pm Featuring Cleo Parker Robinson Sponsored by THREE SISTAHS Exclusive Engagement Continues  June 12 - 18 (USA, 2006, Digital, 79min) FIRST RUN FEATURES   Cinema Q: SEX POSITIVE  June 19 - 25 (USA, 2008, Digital, 75min) REGENT RELEASING   SITA SINGS THE BLUES One of the hits of the 31st Starz Denver Film Festival  June 26 - July 2 (USA, 2008, 35mm, 82min) SHADOW DISTRIBUTION   OPERA IN CINEMA The Denver Film Society and Emerging Pictures are proud to bring this series of high definition digital screenings of some of the most eye-catching and stunning operas filmed in Europe's greatest opera houses and festival venues to the Starz FilmCenter. DON GIOVANNI June 3 & 7 Click HERE for the ENTIRE SCHEDULE   Thursday, June 18 at 7pm THROW DOWN YOUR HEART Director Sascha Paladino IN-PERSON! Exclusive Engagement continues June 19 - 25 Sponsored by Documentary Cinema Institute