COMMUNITY EVENT

Celebrating Local History with stories from
Betty Lou Mueller, Kevin Parks, Joanne Peterson (Hotchkiss), Mark Roeber and Marjorie True
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EVENTS

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20
jun

Bright Night: Emergence

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BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE June 20 8:30 Join Craig Childs ~ Russ Chapman ~ Samantha Tisdel Wright for a magical night

226 Grand Ave outside

Start: 20 jun 2021 20:30 - Finish: 20 jun 2021 22:30
open event

26
jun

Story Share

North Fork History

Tickets Here Saturday, June 26 6pm Paonia Town Park

42521 R25

Start: 26 jun 2021 18:00 - Finish: 26 jun 2021 20:00
open event

07
jul

SUMMER CHOIR

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REGISTER HERE $35 for all 6 sweeks + concert WEDNESDAYS 7-8PM JULY 7-AUGUST 11 CONCERT ~ AUGUST 15

226 Grand Ave outside

Start: 7 jul 2021 19:00 - Finish: 7 jul 2021 20:00
open event

07
aug

Nelson Rangell at Azura Cellars

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BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE Learn more about the artist here! August 7. 7pm Azura Cellars and Gallery

16764 Farmers Mine Rd

Start: 7 aug 2021 19:00 - Finish: 7 aug 2021 21:00
open event

22
aug

Lorain Bartle

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BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE Learn more about the artist here! August 22. 2 pm

226 Grand Ave outside

Start: 22 aug 2021 14:00 - Finish: 22 aug 2021 16:00
open event

31
aug

HARVEST OF VOICES call for submissions

Literary Event

Submit a PDF to info@bluesage.org. Work should be double-spaces (except poetry). Winning submissions must be read in 6 minutes or less by the writer on the evening of September 23. The reading may be live-streamed or recorded. Harvest of Voices Submission Guidelines Readers for Harvest of Voices (HOV) are selected by a small committee of Blue Sage volunteers. Please submit your work to info@bluesage.org by August 31, 2021. Submit as a PDF attached to an email. Work should ...

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31 aug 2021 17:00
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10
sep

Ivalas Quartet

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BUY TICKETS HERE Learn more about the artists here! September 10. 7 pm Midway School

3700 Rd.

Start: 10 sep 2021 19:00 - Finish: 10 sep 2021 21:00
open event

10
oct

Jun Watabe & Kristen Yeon-Ji Yun

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BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE Learn more about the artists here! October 10. 2 pm Blue Sage Center for the Arts

226 Grand Ave

Start: 10 oct 2021 14:00 - Finish: 10 oct 2021 16:00
open event

15
oct

Golden Oak

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BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE Learn more about the artists here! Golden Oak October 15. 7 pm

226 Grand Ave

Start: 15 oct 2021 19:00 - Finish: 15 oct 2021 21:00
open event

28
nov

Jeff Leigh

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BUY YOUR TICKET HERE Learn more about the artist here! November 28. 7 pm

226 Grand Ave

Start: 28 nov 2021 14:00 - Finish: 28 nov 2021 16:00

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The Blue Sage Center for the Arts

Cultivating and encouraging the

vitality of our community

A nonprofit organization located in Paonia, Colorado, the Blue Sage Center for the Arts is dedicated to providing community members with opportunities to create and experience art in all its forms. We offer a variety of expressive mediums – from classical to jazz and world music concerts, creative writing contest and readings – to suit the needs and interests of an increasingly diverse and artistic community. Today the Blue Sage serves about 10,000 residents of the North Fork Valley annually through classes, events, gallery exhibits, venue rentals and arts outreach into local schools.

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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Dance, yoga, art, tai chi... the opportunities offered to our small community are many and varied.

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ART GALLERY & GIFT SHOP

Rotating exhibits of unique artwork from the Western Slope and fine creative gifts from local artisans.

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CONCERTS & EVENTS

Your venue for local events like the Concert Series, Black Eyed Pea Jubilee, Harvest of Voices & more.

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KIDS CLASSES & EVENTS

This summer we offered the Arts4All program, free orchestra, film editing, circus arts & more

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Ongoing Classes

Many classes are currently cancelled due to Covid-19. Some teachers may be holding classes by video stream, call 970-527-7243 to learn more.

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15
jun

Taekwondo

TAEKWON-DO Children and adults alike can learn self-defense, improve fitness, gain confidence and most of all, HAVE FUN! Created in the late 20th century in Korea, TaeKwon-Do is one of the newest martial arts in the world. It is known for its emphasis on kicking techniques. Our class focuses on body awareness, self-control, and energetic focus. We learn patterns, foot and hand techniques, sparring, self-defense, and break boards! We teach the Chang-Hon forms as instructed by General Choi,...

226 Grand Avenue

Tuesday, june 15, 2021 from 4:00PM to 5:15PM
open event

16
jun

Adult Ballet with Bekah

withBekah Scalero

Bekah Scalero northforkballet@gmail.com When: Mon 10 am Instructor: Bekah Scalero For more information: northforkballet@gmail.com Cost per class:$10

226 Grand Avenue

Wednesday, june 16, 2021 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM
open event

16
jun

Kid’s Ballet with Bekah

withBekah Scalero

When: Monday Ballet 2 for ages 7-14 at 4:15pm Wednesday Ballet 1 for ages 6-12 at 4:15 Instructor: Bekah Scalero For more information: northforkballet@gmail.com Cost per class: $40/m ( $30/sibling/month) Bekah Scalero northforkballet@gmail.com 970-872-2325

226 Grand Avenue

Wednesday, june 16, 2021 from 4:15PM to 5:15PM
open event

16
jun

Resistance Band Workout w/ Alison

fitness class

Wednesdays @ 6 pm

226 Grand Ave

Wednesday, june 16, 2021 from 6:00PM to 7:00PM
open event

18
jun

Kripalu Yoga

with Phyllis Swackhamer

NO CLASSES IN JULY Join Phyllis on Friday mornings at 9:00 for a gentle yoga work out. The practice of yoga allows us to dive more deeply into our own inner stillness. Kripalu Yoga, named for Swami Kripalvanandji, uses breath, inward focusing, and concentration to help the practitioner move by stages from willful postures to a surrendered “meditation in motion”. For more info call Phyllis at 527.4034 Phyllis Swackhamer began practicing yoga in the late 70’s. From 1984-1993 she was a ...

226 Grand Avenue

Friday, june 18, 2021 from 9:00AM to 10:15AM
open event

21
jun

Kid’s Ballet with Bekah

withBekah Scalero

When: Monday Ballet 2 for ages 7-14 at 4:15pm Wednesday Ballet 1 for ages 6-12 at 4:15 Instructor: Bekah Scalero For more information: northforkballet@gmail.com Cost per class: $40/m ( $30/sibling/month) Bekah Scalero northforkballet@gmail.com 970-872-2325

226 Grand Avenue

Monday, june 21, 2021 from 4:15PM to 5:15PM

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Years in the Valley

10000

Residents Served

Board & Staff Members

WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US…

"This is the artistic hub of the North Fork Valley. The programs are diverse and designed to serve all ages and interests. It is a wonderful historic space that houses a performance center and gallery with room in back for small classes. If you're in the area, this place is a must see."
Mary
An awesome multi-functional community space and gallery and arts center. Always great staff, great art, great classes, and great events.
Jack
"The Blue Sage is a hub of arts, music, events and community. Great wood dance-floor, nice local charm. Friendly Staff."
Aaron

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The satisfaction of knowing you support the art and humanities in your community.

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VOLUNTEER

So many things you can do to help… take tickets in return for free entry, help us clean up after an event, join a committee…. plus you’ll meet the nicest folks around!

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MAKE A DONATION

Your donations help us do things like keep the building maintained, purchase new equipment and make scholarships available to local kids.

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JOIN THE BOARD

Our Board members keep the Blue Sage alive year after year. If creative decision making and organizational efficiency are your strengths, WE NEED YOU!

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Our Foundation Sustaining Members

Anonymous, Sarah Bishop, Ed & Pam Bliss, Jim & Elaine Brett, Sharon & Randy Campbell,
Jim & Katharine Cunningham, Sam Brown & Tara Miller,
Glenn & Pat Dahlgren, Ralph & Linda D’Alessandro,
Anonymous, Mike & Barb Heck,Ulli Lange,
Scot & Eileen Milvenan, Anonymous,
Robin & Gretchen Nicholoff, Karen Ortiz & John D. Batis, Kevin & Jackie Parks,
James & Carol Schott, Robin Smith & Cynthia Wutchiett, Mary Lalli ,
Frank & Peggy Szvetecz, Marjorie True, Kathy & Greg Thompson, Mark Walsh & Kyle Hopkins

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The Blue Sage Center for the Arts

Cultivating and encouraging the