Jana Gray Adams, Featured Artist, February 2020
For Jana Gray Adams, it’s all about clay. She’s an artist and, at heart, a ceramicist, but it took her a while to get there. After 40 years in Paonia, where she had a successful art business, Jana re-located to Montrose. After a little break, she’s making art again, and as a member of the Montrose Center for the Arts, also teaching it. “Everything has come full circle for me.” [Story by Linda White.]
MCA FIRST FRIDAY ART RECEPTION
5-7 P.M,.Friday, Feb. 7
Montrose Center for the Arts.
Artist: Mike Simpson
Silver Stage Columnist, “Artist on a Harley”
11 S. Park Ave., Montrose, Colo.
ARTIST ON A HARLEY
The Gateway Loop
By Mike Simpson
A great little ride to break up the cabin fever that begins to set in this time of year is what I affectionately call the “Gateway Loop.” Of course, this time of year, it can be a bit brisk for a motorcycle ride.
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Of Note
Musicians
By Deb Barr, Music Editor
For those who rely on music to make a living, performance is often key…and for live music to flourish, there must be live music venues. We’ve definitely a lot them here in Western Colorado—from small stage, intimate performances, to big-name shows in outdoor arenas and indoor performance halls.
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Art About Town—Montrose
Celebrate Art With Us!
MCA hosts a First Friday reception for artist, Mike Simpson, 5-7 P.M., Friday the 7th. Magic Circle Players presents two performances of My Funny Valentine, the 14th & 15th. Valley Symphony Orchestra concert, Kaleidoscope of Local Color is Feb. 23rd. All monthly long, MCA showcases the “Home School Art Show.
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Ouray County Art Scene
Fall in Love With Art in Ouray County
By Ashley King-Grambley, Weehawken
Ashley shares Ten+ Reasons to Fall in Love with All That Ouray County Has to Offer for Entertainment this month. She covers events at the Wright in Ouray, 610 Gallery, and “Thr Sherb” in Ridgway, and Weehawken events in both locations as well as Montrose. [Read more]
On Stage at “The Sherb”
Open Bard Literary Series
Sherb Nerds
TGR’s “Roadless”
“Reel Rock 14 Outdoor Recreation Series”
“It’s all Fun and Games Until.”
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On Stage at Magic Circle
My Funny Valentine, Feb. 14 & 15.
The Sunshine Boys. Two feuding vaudeville comedians reunite for a performance. (From the Niel Simon screen play. Original movie cast included George Burns and Walter Matthau). Opens March 6th. [Tickets]
Valley Symphony Concerts
February – A Kaleidoscope of Local Color. Orchestra. Collaborative & Debuts.
March – Heaven & Bluegrass. Etheric choral music and bluegrass. Chorus backed by guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, and piano.
April – Salutes & Tributes. VSA welcomes the three Valley Youth Orchestras in a combined concert about honor and respect.
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MCA Exhibits & Classes
February.
Mike Simpson Art Exhibit. Reception Feb. 6, 5-7 pm
Home School Art Show, Opening Feb. 6th.
Classes and Workshops
Dan Deuter’s Critique Sessions. Third Thursdays.
Painting From Photographs in Oil, Watercolor II
Sugar Art, ‘Galentines’ (string art monograms), Clay for Kids
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