SoHa Happenings in Colorado

Littleton's Town Hall Arts Center is looking to hire a staff member to provide development assistance on a part-time basis (20hrs/wk) in support of the theater's Exec Director. Fundraising activities include researching potential sources, drafting grant proposals, and identifying potential business sponsors. The person hired for this position will also attend Board Fundraising Committee meetings, provide info as requested by the Committee, and assist the Committee with special fundraising events. Salary : starts @ $15/hr for 20hrs/wk To apply : send  cover letter & resume to Nancy Stalf • stalf@townhallartscenter.com or Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main Street, Littleton, CO 80120  Details : Applications are requested via email only. Deadline : 6/30/2011

Yes, we think the smiling SoHa Happenings logo is very cute. But we've decided to reserve it for other uses - stay tuned and you'll find out what other uses we have in mind. In the meantime, welcome our new logo.

SoHa Happenings in Colorado, your place to find news about arts & culture in the SoHa region of Colorado, is delighted to report the formation of a new non-profit organization focusing on arts & culture in SoHa ! The new, yet-to-be named organization will focus on goals including but not limited to recognition of the SoHa Region as a major destination for arts and culture in Colorado; recognition, marketing, and education of SoHa artists and performers, and of artists and performers visiting SoHa; audience expansion in SoHa; opening lines of communication across the arts to enhance artistic opportunities, B2A/A2B interaction (Business-to-Arts/Arts-to-Business), A2A interaction (Arts-to-Arts), and A2E/E2A interaction (Arts-to-Education/Education-to-Arts); and enhancing educational opportunities for new and experienced artists and performers at all levels. SoHa performers and arts management consultants Jon Jon Lannen, Pam O'Mara, and Laurie Pierce are the driving force ...

Parker Artists Guild May Meeting ... features artists Rita and Charlie Summers with a slide show of their aerial photography taken in Africa. When : Wed, 5/18 @ 6:15p for business; 7:15p for artists' presentation and socializing Where : Parker’s Mainstreet Center Auditorium - 19650 E. Mainstreet - south side of Mainstreet across from Parker Station Prof Offices or at the Ruth Chapel (little white chapel) just adjacent east of the Mainstreet Center. Questions ? Contact Steven Friedman at sfriedman39@comcast.net

Chris Wiger, Marketing & PR Director for Lone Tree Art Center , is Denver's loss and SoHa's gain (as seen on westword.com)... " Photo by John Moore "After fifteen years as publicity director (and, briefly, head of patron relations) at the Denver Center Theatre Company, Chris Wiger left in February for a spiffy job as director of marketing and public relations at the new Lone Tree Arts Center . We started missing things about him even before he left. His extraordinary efficiency, for example: Wiger responded to requests for seats, photographs and information in record time... His thoughtfulness: Get caught in a traffic jam, and you were likely to find Wiger standing in the middle of the lobby when you finally raced in, holding out your tickets; find yourself seated next to a loud drunk and he'd get you another seat, pronto....While we look forward to seeing him at Lone Tree, evenings at the Denver Center will never be the same." See the complete story...

Along with several other South Metro Denver Chamber members, all ensconced in hard hat, day-glow vest, and protective glasses, I was recently treated to a tour of the quickly evolving Lone Tree Arts Center (Rte I-25 @ Lincoln). Our guides Executive Director Lisa Rigsby Peterson and Marketing & PR Director   Chris Wiger ensured that we saw it all; entry hall, box office, 500-seat theater, smaller theater/meeting space/banquet hall, offices, loading dock, green room, stage, piano room, orchestra pit, and other areas comprising the soon-to-be completed 43,000 sq. ft. Lone Tree Arts Center. And yes, we’ll be able to say we stood in the narrow corridor to be occupied by the many lines and equipment designed to move and secure scenery and other stage apparatus. Construction is on target for the scheduled Summer 2001 opening.  Looking forward to it. It’ll be breath-taking. This is an exciting time for the Lone Tree Arts Center and everyone involved. Be part of it - contribu...

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We're seeking correspondents to report on the following SoHa events, artists, performers, and venues (contact reporter@sohappens.com): Gallery openings and visual artists Musical productions: chorale, symphony, groups, bands, soloists, musicians Books, authors, and on-going literary projects Museums and cultural exhibits Venues, openings, and performers Theatrical events and performances Philanthropic events supporting the arts, which affect the SoHa Community ...make suggestions This is a volunteer opportunity supporting the arts community.

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South Suburban’s Culture and Enrichment Division is seeking funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) through the Arapahoe County Cultural Council to provide an "Artist-in Residence" Outreach Program in 2012. Organizations and schools (within the boundaries of both Arapahoe County and South Suburban Parks & Recreation District) interested in participating in the program and partnering with South Suburban’s professional art staff to provide specialty art or performing arts workshops for school, library, senior center, Girl Scout, Boy Scout or other community groups in 2012 are invited to submit a Letter of Intent. Sample projects include classes, performances, or creation of a permanent artwork installed in a facility. Submission of a Letter of Intent does not guarantee an award. Due Date : Completed Letters of Intent are due 5 pm, Monday, 2/21/2011. Questions? Contact Vickie Willis, Culture and Enrichment Supervisor - 303-483-7072 - vickiew@s...

http://www.artsforcolorado.org/   Creative Industries Day , formerly known as Arts Advocacy Day. …speakers from Colorado's creative industries, and you will have the opportunity to learn about advocacy and speak with your legislator. The Governor's Arts Awards will follow the event. Sponsored by Arts for Colorado . When & Where:  Tuesday, 3/1 @ 8a-2p 8.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. at the Old Supreme Court Chambers at the Colorado State Capitol 12.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. at the Denver Art Museum, North Building Details: Ticket price includes the day’s activities, breakfast and lunch: $25 in advance; $30 at the door (student ticket price is $15 in advance; $20 at the door) SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW MEMBERS: $45 in advance includes admission to the event AND Arts for Colorado membership. Online: http://www.blacktie-colorado.com/ . Questions? kim@artsforcolorado.org . See also: http://www.cbca.org/ and http://www.coloarts.org/

As we promised, we've been updating the SoHa Biographies page. (Find it by clicking "SoHa Biographies" listed on the page navigation bar under the main title.) Check it frequently - you might know someone there or be there yourself. Add to SoHa Biographies by sending info to bio@sohappens.com . Let's give credit to those artists, performers, directors, producers, educators, and venue operators who enrich our lives with their contributions to arts and culture.

As seen on Parker Artists Guild site: PAG members must send in your membership renewal and dues by January 31, 2011  to qualify for show discounts.  Click here for Membership Application & Waiver Form 2011 Be aware that you must sign up for some workshops well in advance to be eligible for discounts…. please check each workshop individually for those deadline dates. More about the Parker Artists Guild... Located in Parker, Colorado, The Parker Artists Guild is made up of a wide variety of artists living in and around the Douglas County and Denver Metro areas. We participate in a variety of Art Shows during the year, have Workshops for our members, and try to increase appreciation for arts of all styles.

Attention Event Planners! Have your Google calendar linked to SoHa Happenings. Every time you update your calendar, the linked calendar on SoHa Happenings automatically updates with your information! Sound great, yes? Don't have a Google calendar set up yet? Contact us either way and we'll get it set up and linked.

We're on the brink of a New Year and a decade: 2011-2020. Can that be right? At the end of the next decade we'll be looking at 2021, and wondering where the time went? Yes, and we have our work cut out for us lovers, doers, and experiencers of arts and culture here in SoHa... Let's think about what we want to see and happen in the worlds of arts and culture and let's get to it... and to do that let's get like-minded people together in that mission - such as, First Night 2012 and thereafter; a virtual warehouse of costumes and props; and a regional mentoring program by local artists and performers. Start by sending what you'd like to see happen to now@sohappens.com !

Tony Nguyen, SoHa Improv Performer on stage at Bovine Metropolis Theater is a must-see! Support local funny-guy, Tony Nguyen (Littleton) and lighten your holiday season!! When: Monday, 12/6 @ 7:30p Where: Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa Street, Denver 80202 ( map ) Cost: $7 (or, FREE for Bovine Metropolis students) Reserve tickets: 303.758.4722 ...more: Get improv training here in SoHa at Arapahoe Community College. Next session: 2/1/2011 - learn improv techniques for enhancing business relationships and team dynamics ( link )