Celebrate Arts & Cultures monthly Creative Mixer & Artist Reception!

Sventastik Productions presents the story of sharpshooter Annie Oakley as she joins Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.

Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and she manages to support her little brother and sisters by selling the game she hunts. When she’s discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which, while good for business, is bad for romance. Butler hightails it off to join a rival show, his bruised male ego leading the way, but is ultimately pitted against Annie in a final shoot-out. The rousing, sure-fire finale hits the mark every time in a testament to the power of female ingenuity.

For tickets:

Call/text: (719) 429-0765

Email: SventastikProductions@gmail.com

Sventastik Productions presents the story of sharpshooter Annie Oakley as she joins Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.

Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and she manages to support her little brother and sisters by selling the game she hunts. When she’s discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which, while good for business, is bad for romance. Butler hightails it off to join a rival show, his bruised male ego leading the way, but is ultimately pitted against Annie in a final shoot-out. The rousing, sure-fire finale hits the mark every time in a testament to the power of female ingenuity.

For tickets:

Call/text: (719) 429-0765

Email: SventastikProductions@gmail.com

Sventastik Productions presents the story of sharpshooter Annie Oakley as she joins Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.

Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and she manages to support her little brother and sisters by selling the game she hunts. When she’s discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which, while good for business, is bad for romance. Butler hightails it off to join a rival show, his bruised male ego leading the way, but is ultimately pitted against Annie in a final shoot-out. The rousing, sure-fire finale hits the mark every time in a testament to the power of female ingenuity.

For tickets:

Call/text: (719) 429-0765

Email: SventastikProductions@gmail.com

Overflowing with gorgeous melody, Mozart’s witty romantic comedy follows two sailors who switch places to test their fiancées’ faithfulness, with hilarious results.

Hailed as “colorful, inventive” by The New York Times, Phelim McDermott’s (Satyagraha, Akhnaten, The Hours, The Enchanted Island) production updates the setting to an amusement park inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s, featuring sword swallowers, fire breathers, contortionists, and more.

CAST: Federica Lombardi, Samantha Hankey, Ana María Martínez, Duke Kim, Andrey Zhilikhovsky, Gerald Finley

CONDUCTOR: Nimrod David Pfeffer

DIRECTOR: Phelim McDermott

ESTIMATED RUNTIME: 4 hours, with one intermission

SUNG IN: Italian

MET TITLES IN: English, German, Spanish, Italian

DOORS: 2:30 PM

SHOWTIME: 3:00 PM

Tickets $20; Students $15. Concessions and cash bar available. To-go menus from nearby restaurants available or bring your own sack dinner and stretch your legs by the river during intermissions. Tickets available HERE.

Introducing "JAZZ MUSICIANS WANTED," a new monthly open mic series for jazz players and music lovers presented by Salida Arts & Culture! Join us for an intimate evening of jazz in the Paquette where musicians of all levels can take the stage with our house rhythm section and share their favorite tunes. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, bring your instrument and your passion—the stage is yours! Throughout the night, you'll experience the magic of jazz as players sign up and rotate in and out, creating fresh combos and unexpected musical moments. Listeners are welcome, too! Settle in and soak up the improvisational energy and community spirit that makes live jazz so special. Everyone is welcome to this celebration of music, so come ready to listen, play, and simply enjoy the rhythm of a truly special evening! Jazz Musicians Wanted hosted by Salida Arts & Culture Tech lead and pianist Andrew Callaway. 

Save the dates Wednesdays November 11th and December 9th!

Free to attend. Cash bar available.

The City of Salida’s Arts and Culture Advisory Commission brings together the work of the Public Art Commission and the Salida Creative District to support, guide, and promote arts and culture throughout the community. Meetings are open to the public.

“A slacker known to his friends as "The Dude" gets mixed up in a convoluted kidnapping plot with an eccentric millionaire whose name he shares.”

Salida Council for the Arts in partnership with Salida Poetry Stake presents live poetry, events, annually, and helps sponsor poetry book launches, films, and workshops.

Rated: R

Length: 117 minutes

Doors open at 6:00 PM

Poetry Preshow at 6:30 PM

Showtime 6:45 PM

Concessions and cash bar available.

BUY TICKETS HERE

Join local artist Tristin Teal for a fun, hands-on evening exploring bas-relief sculpture! Using joint compound and plaster mesh on canvas, participants will create a dimensional work of art inspired by the fall season. Create a pumpkin, fall leaves, or let nature inspire a design of your own.

Tristin is a Salida artist specializing in ceramic and sculptural art. With a background in floral design and teaching, she enjoys working across a variety of materials and drawing inspiration from the natural world.

Ages: 16+
Cost: $15 per person
All materials provided • Limited space

Advance registration is recommended as registration will close when the workshop is full.

Register HERE.

Join elevateHER for an evening filled with outdoor-inspired, women-focused films through the Women's Adventure Film Tour. 2026's programming highlights the resilience and creativity of individuals navigating the challenges of both the outer world and their own inner landscapes. This year's line up, showcasing the power of women in the outdoors, directly aligns with elevateHER's mission right here in Chaffee County: empowering women through outdoor adventure. All ticket sales and event proceeds will directly benefit elevateHER's local programming. Get your online tickets HERE. Prize Giveways! All event attendees have the chance to win prizes, including gear, local experiences, spirits and more! Cash bar and concessions available for purchase.

Register HERE.

Join us at the SteamPlant for the culminating event of Know Your Magic, a weeklong virtual summit featuring speakers and conversations designed to inspire connection, reflection, and personal growth.

The virtual summit takes place October 13–16, followed by a special live musical performance on October 17 at 6:00 PM at the SteamPlant Theater. The performance can also be enjoyed online.

Ages: Teens and older
Cost: Free
In-person tickets are limited.

Registration is required to receive summit information and reserve a ticket for the October 17 performance.

Register for Know Your Magic HERE.

Oktoberfest is coming to the SteamPlant Plaza!

Join Salida Arts & Culture on October 18 from 2–5 PM for an afternoon of Bavarian-inspired fun, live music, local beer, and plenty of friendly competition.

Enjoy live music by Zephyr – polka style, local Oktoberfest beer tastings, a stein holding competition, Kid’s Zone, and Wiener Dog Races—so bring your dachshund and let them show us what they’ve got!

And don’t forget the lederhosen! Come dressed for Oktoberfest and enter the costume contest for a chance to win prizes.

FREE & Open to the Public
Concessions & Cash Bar Available

Prost! We’ll see you on the Plaza!

Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean drama centers on the doomed Scottish king, haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, and his power-mad wife, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists, baritone Quinn Kelsey (Tosca, Rigoletto) and Lise Davidsen (Tristan und Isolde, Fidelio, Tosca, Der Rosenkavalier, Ariadne auf Naxos), star as the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost in a highly anticipated new production.

CAST: Lise Davidsen, Freddie De Tommaso, Quinn Kelsey, Ryan Speedo Green

CONDUCTOR: Yannick Nézet-Séguin

DIRECTOR: Louisa Proske

ESTIMATED RUNTIME: 3 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission

SUNG IN: Italian

MET TITLES IN: English, German, Spanish, Italian

DOORS: 2:30 PM

SHOWTIME: 3:00 PM

Tickets $20; Students $15. Concessions and cash bar available. To-go menus from nearby restaurants available or bring your own sack dinner and stretch your legs by the river during intermissions. Tickets available HERE.

Introducing "JAZZ MUSICIANS WANTED," a new monthly open mic series for jazz players and music lovers presented by Salida Arts & Culture! Join us for an intimate evening of jazz in the Paquette where musicians of all levels can take the stage with our house rhythm section and share their favorite tunes. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, bring your instrument and your passion—the stage is yours! Throughout the night, you'll experience the magic of jazz as players sign up and rotate in and out, creating fresh combos and unexpected musical moments. Listeners are welcome, too! Settle in and soak up the improvisational energy and community spirit that makes live jazz so special. Everyone is welcome to this celebration of music, so come ready to listen, play, and simply enjoy the rhythm of a truly special evening! Jazz Musicians Wanted hosted by Salida Arts & Culture Tech lead and pianist Andrew Callaway. 

Free to attend. Cash bar available.

Celebrate Arts & Cultures monthly Creative Mixer & Artist Reception!

The City of Salida’s Arts and Culture Advisory Commission brings together the work of the Public Art Commission and the Salida Creative District to support, guide, and promote arts and culture throughout the community. Meetings are open to the public.

Introducing "JAZZ MUSICIANS WANTED," a new monthly open mic series for jazz players and music lovers presented by Salida Arts & Culture! Join us for an intimate evening of jazz in the Paquette where musicians of all levels can take the stage with our house rhythm section and share their favorite tunes. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, bring your instrument and your passion—the stage is yours! Throughout the night, you'll experience the magic of jazz as players sign up and rotate in and out, creating fresh combos and unexpected musical moments. Listeners are welcome, too! Settle in and soak up the improvisational energy and community spirit that makes live jazz so special. Everyone is welcome to this celebration of music, so come ready to listen, play, and simply enjoy the rhythm of a truly special evening! Jazz Musicians Wanted hosted by Salida Arts & Culture Tech lead and pianist Andrew Callaway. 

Free to attend. Cash bar available.

Saint-Saëns’s operatic take on the classic biblical story follows Samson, the hero of legendary strength, and Dalila, the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him.

The Met’s larger-than-life production returns, featuring a massive orchestra and chorus and some of opera’s most spellbinding tunes. Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina (Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Carmen) and tenor Clay Hilley star as the title pair.

CAST: Aigul Akhmetshina, Clay Hilley, Quinn Kelsey, Alfred Walker, Morris Robinson

CONDUCTOR: Giacomo Sagripanti

DIRECTOR: Darko Tresnjak

ESTIMATED RUNTIME: 3 hours and 55 minutes, with two intermissions

DOORS: 9:30 AM

SHOWTIME: 10:00 AM

Tickets $20; Students $15. Concessions and cash bar available. To-go menus from nearby restaurants available or bring your own sack dinner and stretch your legs by the river during intermissions. Tickets available HERE.

The City of Salida’s Arts and Culture Advisory Commission brings together the work of the Public Art Commission and the Salida Creative District to support, guide, and promote arts and culture throughout the community. Meetings are open to the public.

Set during the California Gold Rush, Minnie, the gun-slinging tavern owner with a heart of gold, finds love in the arms of a dashing outlaw.

Celebrated British director Richard Jones brings a new production of Puccini’s exhilarating drama of the Wild West to the Met, which marks the company’s first new staging of La Fanciulla del West in more than 30 years. Soprano Vida Miknevičiūtė makes an important Met debut as Minnie, starring alongside tenor SeokJong Baek as Dick Johnson.

CAST: Vida Miknevičiūtė, SeokJong Baek, Christopher Maltman

CONDUCTOR: Keri-Lynn Wilson

DIRECTOR: Richard Jones

ESTIMATED RUNTIME: 3 hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission

SUNG IN: Italian

MET TITLES IN: English, German, Spanish, Italian

DOORS: 9:30 AM

SHOWTIME: 10:00 AM

Tickets $20; Students $15. Concessions and cash bar available. To-go menus from nearby restaurants available or bring your own sack dinner and stretch your legs by the river during intermissions. Tickets available HERE.

One of the 21st century’s most powerful new works, this opera draws inspiration from the true events of the 1914 Christmas truce, when soldiers spontaneously set aside the horrors of the First World War and crossed the trenches to mingle, exchange gifts, and sing carols with the enemy.

Composer Kevin Puts (The Hours) returns to the Met with his Pulitzer Prize–winning first opera, hailed as “an overwhelming emotive experience” (The Guardian), in an evocative staging by director James Robinson (Champion, Porgy and Bess) that takes the audience directly to the battlefields of the Western Front.

CAST: Elza van den Heever, Ben Bliss, Rolando Villazón, Ben Reisinger, Mattia Olivieri, Justin Austin, Ryan McKinny, Kyle Ketelsen

CONDUCTOR: Dalia Stasevska

DIRECTOR: James Robinson

ESTIMATED RUNTIME: 3 hours, with one intermission

DOORS: 2:30 PM

SHOWTIME: 3:00 PM

Tickets $20; Students $15. Concessions and cash bar available. To-go menus from nearby restaurants available or bring your own sack dinner and stretch your legs by the river during intermissions. Tickets available HERE.

A masterpiece of the French repertoire, Massenet’s passionate drama follows the young Manon on her journey from Parisian glamour to tragic downfall.

Superstar soprano Nadine Sierra (La Sonnambula, Roméo et Juliette, La Traviata, Lucia di Lammermoor) takes on another alluring French heroine, the irresistible title character of Massenet’s passionate drama, in a stylish staging by director Laurent Pelly (Cendrillon).

CAST: Nadine Sierra, Matthew Polenzani, Carlo Bosi, Andrzej Filończyk, Rod Gilfry, Jean Teitgen

CONDUCTOR: Yves Abel

DIRECTOR: Laurent Pelly

ESTIMATED RUNTIME: 4 hours and 25 minutes, with two intermissions

SUNG IN: French

MET TITLES IN: English, German, Spanish, French

DOORS: 9:30 AM

SHOWTIME: 10:00 AM

Tickets $20; Students $15. Concessions and cash bar available. To-go menus from nearby restaurants available or bring your own sack dinner and stretch your legs by the river during intermissions. Tickets available HERE.

Verdi’s monumental Shakespearean tragedy follows a triumphant war hero driven to destruction by jealousy and his enemies’ hatred.

The ultimate Italian opera returns to cinemas with tenor Brian Jagde (La Forza del Destino) taking on the tour-de-force title role, opposite soprano Ailyn Pérez (Florencia en el Amazonas, Falstaff) as Desdemona.

CAST: Ailyn Pérez, Deborah Nansteel, Brian Jagde, Piotr Buszewski, Artur Ruciński, Vitalij Kowaljow

CONDUCTOR: Michele Mariotti

DIRECTOR: Bartlett Sher

ESTIMATED RUNTIME: 3 hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission

SUNG IN: Italian

MET TITLES IN: English, German, Spanish, Italian

DOORS: 2:30 PM

SHOWTIME: 3:00 PM

Tickets $20; Students $15. Concessions and cash bar available. To-go menus from nearby restaurants available or bring your own sack dinner and stretch your legs by the river during intermissions. Tickets available HERE.

Wagner’s epic final opera, set in a sacred realm of ritual and mystery, unfolds as a meditation on healing and redemption with a medieval knight’s heroic quest for the Holy Grail.

François Girard’s celebrated production, a “thoughtful and intrepid staging, full of striking imagery” (The New York Times), features tenor Piotr Beczała (Andrea Chénier, Aida, Carmen, Lohengrin, Fedora) in the title role, alongside an all-star cast.

CAST: Elīna Garanča, Piotr Beczała, Peter Mattei, Ryan Speedo Green, Jongmin Park, Alfred Walker

CONDUCTOR: Yannick Nézet-Séguin

DIRECTOR: François Girard

ESTIMATED RUNTIME: 6 hours and 5 minutes, with two intermissions

SUNG IN: German

MET TITLES IN: English, German, Spanish, Italian

DOORS: 2:30 PM

SHOWTIME: 3:00 PM

Tickets $20; Students $15. Concessions and cash bar available. To-go menus from nearby restaurants available or bring your own sack dinner and stretch your legs by the river during intermissions. Tickets available HERE.