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Sventastik Productions presents Bugsy Malone

Step back in time to the captivating world of the 1920s with “Bugsy Malone” – a musical that delves into the complexities of an era defined by glitz, glamour, and clandestine dealings.

Tickets on sale now!
Adult tickets $20 Seniors $15 Children 12 and under $10.
Presale tickets available until March 13th directly through Sventastik Productions.
Call/Text 719-429-0765 email sventastikproductions@gmail.com or message us!

Poetry Live: A Season of Words

Poetry Live is returning to the Salida SteamPlant for another entertaining evening full of short readings by a lineup of local & regional poets — Everett Wilson, Juliana Aragon Fatula and Roseanna Frechette. Open mic (one poem on one page per turn) sign-ups begin at 6:15pm!
Open to the public. Donations Welcome. Book Table.
Cash bar available.

Chasing Grace- A Women’s Day Celebration

Colorado TINTS is proud to present
“Chasing Grace ” A Women’s Day Celebration for Girls With Books

7pm Doors open at 6:30pm

Please join us March 30th at the Steam Plant as we celebrate International Women’s Month in an evening of music, art, comedy, circus and poetry. More than 20 local women and men will join artistic forces to support Girls With Books, a Colorado based non-profit that creates educational opportunities for girls in South Sudan. Featuring Lawton Eddy, Andrea Early Cohen, Jennifer Dempsey, Destiny Meseke, Gayle Ann Dudley, Tina Gramann, Amber Cano, Sierra Lamb, Cassi Mason, Joan Lobeck, Lexi Lobeck, Lynette Clemons, Liz Dunn, Addison Lewis, Eunice Collette, Salida Ukes and River Tribe Dance and Drum.
Tickets to Chasing Grace are a suggested donation of $20 with an option to pay what you can. All proceeds will go to Girls With Books. ColoradoTints@gmail.com or 719-239-4500

Salida Chalk Festival

About the Salida Chalk Festival. Produced by the Salida Creative District and Salida Arts and Culture in partnership with the Salida Public Arts Commission, the inaugural Salida Chalk Festival will take place on Saturday, June 29 9am-6pm at E. Sackett & Riverside Park.  The Salida Chalk Festival will transform downtown Salida into a giant outdoor gallery of colorful murals as artists create 5’ x 5’ temporary art works of chalk and pastel. Like the historical tradition of Madonnari street artists of Italy, artists will create temporary works of chalk art in real time during the festival. Admission is Free! 

This year’s theme is SWEET HOME SALIDA. 💛 View colorful works of chalk that celebrate our unique Salida surroundings and community. Over 25 professional, emerging, and award- winning regional and local artists from across Colorado will gather in downtown Salida to create giant art works of chalk and pastel. The Selected Artists deadline is May 10. Enjoy A colorful outdoor gallery on the street!

Registration open to Public for Community Chalk section until full. Starting May 17, the public can also register to reserve a square and create a chalk mural using the theme SWEET HOME SALIDA.  Adult ($30) or youth ($15) categories. Register at www.SalidaSteamPlant.com. Limited space available. A free Kiddie Zone for 5 and under will also be featured.
Plus enjoy live music at Riverside Park by The Sad Hands at 2pm, Chris Nasca & John Stenger on piano at 4pm, Smoothies & Organic Eats by the RideOn mobile bike trailer, and a cash bar. Stay for an Awards Ceremony recognizing community participants such as Judges Choice and People’s Choice at 5:30pm. Admission to the Salida Chalk Fest is Free!
For more info, contact info@salidasteamplant.com
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