The Steamboat Pilot & Today

July First Friday Artwalk listings

Friday, July 3, 2009

Featuring art openings at formal galleries, alternative venues, retail stores and restaurants, the July First Friday Artwalk includes several dynamic showings of new work. Receptions are from 5 to 8 p.m. today and are free and open to all ages, unless otherwise noted. Read story.

Big tour makes small impact

Mountainfilm brings movies on Zero Emissions bike route

Friday, July 3, 2009

On Thursday afternoon, Telluride Mountainfilm tour presenter Drew Ludwig was on a bike, en route from Carbondale to Steamboat Springs as part of a tour that will take him to Wyoming and Utah later in the summer. Read story.

Jinah China makes collaborative pieces that are meant for use

Friday, July 3, 2009

When someone walks away from Jonah Skurky-Thomas’ and Micah Bell’s ceramics show featuring natural figures and themes, the artists want that person to feel comfortable in their own skin. Read story.

Certified trainer shares swing tips in golf book

Friday, July 3, 2009

Bob Mullen likes to joke that his golf career started in a cemetery behind his house when he was 9 years old and will eventually end in a cemetery.

Artist member show a team effort

Arts Council artists volunteer time, creativity for annual exhibit

Thursday, July 2, 2009

The more than 50 artists who contributed work to the Steamboat Springs Arts Council’s annual artist member show are more than creative resources, said show co-chair Dona Steele.

Craft fair starts Friday in Gondola Square

Art on the Mountain features regional vendors through weekend

Thursday, July 2, 2009

About a dozen painters, photographers, jewelers and other craftsmen from the state and region will set up shop in Gondola Square this weekend.

‘Songs of Summer’ show highlights the season in art

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Adam Zabel knows landscapes. When he sits down to paint scenes of the Yampa Valley, the Routt County native doesn’t need to snap a photo or even step out of his door.

Strings opens concert season with a strong performance

Elmar Oliveira’s concerto performance expressive, virtuosic

Monday, June 29, 2009

Guest artist and Grammy-nominated violinist Elmar Oliveira closed the concert program as the soloist on Felix Mendelssohn’s famous “Violin Concerto in E minor.” As expected, Oliveira moved through the piece nimbly and with careful, expressive dynamics. Read story.

Elissa Greene: Big week at Strings

Monday, June 29, 2009

It is great to see some of our old Strings favorites return, such as Chee-Yun and Evan Premo, and also really fun to meet artists new to our stage. I encourage you to come visit us for a concert this week.

Little Toots Park piece a ‘celebration of the arts’

Saturday, June 27, 2009

About 12,000 pounds of limestone swung above Little Toots Park on Friday afternoon as a construction crane installed the largest section of a piece of public art called “Let the Music Play.”

What to do this weekend for June 26 to July 2

Friday, June 26, 2009

What to do in Routt County this weekend. Read story.

Perry-Mansfield showcase includes dance, music and more

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Richard Finkelstein will be one of more than a dozen Perry-Mansfield faculty members to take the stage at Julie Harris Theatre at 8 p.m. Saturday to share their talents. Read story.

American Relay calling it quits

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Steamboat-connected duo cites loss of "soul and vitality" as reason for breaking up. Both band members are involved in side projects. Read story.

Arts & Gallery Guide comes out today

Rob Williams’ summery cover image featured at Vertical Arts opening event

Thursday, June 18, 2009

A jury from the Steamboat Springs Arts Council and Steam­boat Magazine had a pool of more than 50 pieces of art to consider for the cover of the summer edition of the Yampa Valley Arts & Gallery Guide.

Kirkpatrick paints what comes to him — even brains and zombies

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Colin Kirkpatrick always has put a certain amount of effort into the names of his paintings. He matches them with the mood of each piece, and in some cases, he describes — with no apparent word limit — what’s going on in the picture.