San Juan Silver Stage | September 2021 Volume 25, No. 09
CELEBRATING OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY
as the region’s Premier Lifestyles Publication since 1996
Photography by Kathryn R. Burke
This issue
When you see this icon, click on it or on the STORY LINK next to it for a downloadable, printable version of the story. Many of our readers like to read a printed page. Since we are no longer producing a print issue of the Silver Stage, we’ve found a way for you to still have, hold, and read a paper page.
Colorado’s Historic
Opera Houses
By Kathryn R. Burke. Colorado’s historic opera houses provided exciting entertainment in the old mining towns, offering a variety of cultural programs to their extended communities. When the opera houses were built, back in the late 1800s and early 20th century—during Colorado’s hardrock mining days. Many are still entertaining today. Read about the Sheridan in Telluride, the Wright in Ouray, Wheeler in Aspen, and the Central City, the oldest surviving opera house today. Read full story here]
Jump to our Arts & Entertainment page to see the latest A&E news.
Pat Jeffers
Full Circle – Abstract Art
Pat Jeffers, abstract artist. Courtesy photo.
By Kate Burke. What do baskets and abstract art have in common? Lots, if you’re Pat Jeffers. Her abstract art today is based on her basketry of yesterday, which led to study of form and color reflected in her current work. [Story]
Sculptures in Marble
Blue Sage, Paonia
Profile, Deb Barr, Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Deb Barr, courtesy photo.
By Kathryn R. Burke. Music has been a guiding light throughout her life. She learned to play the piano when she was just two years old. At age 5, she had memorized and could sing hundreds of songs. When she was 16, she joined a Peter, Paul, and Mary “clone” band. In college, she started her own jazz band. She’s been performing ever since. [Story here]
ANGELS WINGS MEMORIAL GARDEN
By Kelly Goodin. Second Chance Humane Society believes that pets and people live better together. People are turning more than ever to pets for comfort and companionship and to battle anxiety and other emotional responses to our unprecedented and unstable times. [Read Story Here].
Mark your calendars
TICKETS available at Sharing Ministries and Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans. All proceeds will equally benefit Sharing Ministries and Habitat. All alcohol sales will benefit the Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club.
Handyman Help Needed
[By Eva Veitch, Region 10 Community Living Services Program Director.] Attention handy people of all ages! We need your time and talents to assist older adults in your community. Please gather your friends and neighbors and join the Region 10 Senior Volunteer Handy Helpers Program
It’s So Much More Than a Meal!
[By Eva Veitch, Region 10 Community Living Services Program Director.]
We remind volunteers that they may be the only human contact that individual has that day; so please take a couple of minutes to chat. [Read story]
