Upcoming Events
Artist Reception & Creative Mixer
Salida Arts & Culture invites you to join us to view the new exhibits in the Paquette Gallery and the Annex. View oil paintings, mixed media, and sculpture by artist Nathan Potter in the Paquette Gallery.
Then walk over to the Annex to see a new exhibit by artists of T Rex Community Arts featuring work by Tara Flanagan, Christy Shain-Hendricks, Donna Miller, Jonathon Stalls, Licia Iversen, Michael Frankenfield, Padgett McFeely, and Ron Hendricks.
Stroll the SteamPlant campus as you view the new work, talk with the artists, and stay for the Creative Mixer Soapbox tradition with Salida Council for the Arts! Artists, creatives, and organizations make announcements about upcoming events. Visit with like-minded arts supporters and discover ways to get involved in Salida's vibrant arts community! Enjoy light refreshments, cash bar, and live music by TJ Hittle.
Cash bar available
On exhibit April and early May.
April 9, 5-6:30pm
Salida SteamPlant
Free Press Free Country
Free Public Event Features Working Journalists and How We Gather and Report the News
In these days of political chaos and competing narratives, it can be difficult to discern the truth. This is where a trusted local news source like Ark Valley Voice (AVV) has a role to play. The date is purposeful: April 9 is also National Local News Day, highlighting the importance of journalists in defending democracy.
The event begins with the 47-minute documentary. This will be followed by informal table discussion with working journalists, who can answer questions about how they do their jobs, and end with a report out about key insights. If you are curious about how facts are checked, why transparency in government is important, and the media’s role not just in holding elected officials to account, but in framing the issues, this is the time to ask.
Students in Senior Seminar, or civics classes are especially encouraged to attend.
Event co-sponsors are AVV’s parent nonprofit, Truth Has a Voice Foundation, and the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County. For more information, click here. Ark Valley Voice has invited a representative of each of the local community news organizations to join in the event, and share in the table discussions about their roles as journalists, and the importance of a free press to a free country. RSVP to arkvalleyvoice@gmail.com with your name and the number of attendees.
Salida Theater Project Presents: Clue
April 9-12
Showtime:
Thurs - Sat 7:00PM
Sunday Matinee 2:00PM
SteamPlant Theater
Salida Theater Project is bringing more than a murder mystery to the stage this April -- we’re bringing one to the entire town of Salida.
When Clue opens at the Salida SteamPlant on April 9th, audiences will enjoy the fast-paced comedy and iconic characters made famous by the board game and 1985 film. But before the curtain rises, the mystery begins on our streets.
Starting March 27, STP launches the Clue–Salida Mystery Challenge, inviting the community to test how well they know local businesses. Participants will solve riddles posted at www.salidatheaterproject.com to identify six participating locations around town. If they think they’ve solved one, they’ll stop in and ask the magic question: “Are you a Clue site?” They’ll scan the QR code to get a letter. When they've gathered the letters to spell the mystery clue, they'll submit their answer at one of the performances for a chance to win prizes.
The challenge runs through April 12 and encourages both locals and visitors to explore Salida in a new way. Theatergoers can also join the fun by dressing up for a Clue-themed costume contest during the show’s run, with prizes awarded after each performance.
Clue runs April 9, 10, 11 and 12 at the Salida SteamPlant. Tickets and details are available at www.salidatheaterproject.com.
A&C Kids Art Studio
Salida Arts & Culture presents Kids Art Studio at the Scout Hut! Enjoy a fun and creative morning with local artist and teacher Ms. Tina. Paint, sculpt, play, express yourself, and take home a fun project or two. Participants should bring a snack, water bottle, and dress for painting and play! Register in advance on SmartRec. Stay creative!
Make & Sip: Intro To Printmaking
Salida Arts & Culture invites ages 18+ to join us on for the April Make N Sip, an evening of creativity, fun, and hands-on learning in this Introduction to Printmaking night. Participants will discover linocut techniques as you create, carve, and print with artist LaShay Peterson. Create prints to gift another or keep for yourself! Join us at the Scout Hut for a fun Make N Sip Night!
Cash bar and nonalcoholic beverages available.
Arts & Culture Advisory Commission Meeting
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.
Please note that April's meeting is on a Wednesday.
Jazz Musicians Wanted
Strip it down and Jazz it up with full acoustic cocktail jazz. We want to feature vocalists and focus on our intimate setting, so bring your Harmon mute and leave your ear plugs at home! Miles would be proud. We will try to feature one artist per song, so practice that tune you've always wanted to share and we will see you in the gallery!
JAZZ MUSICIANS WANTED is a new monthly open mic series for jazz players and music lovers presented by Salida Arts & Culture! Join us for a stripped down and intimate evening of soft jazz and cocktails in the Paquette. Vocalists and musicians are encouraged to work up a favorite piece and take the stage with our house rhythm section. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, join us for an evening of pure jazz.
Throughout the night, players and vocalists sign up to play, 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. Come ready to listen, play, and simply enjoy the rhythm of a truly special evening! Jazz Musicians Wanted presented by Salida Arts & Culture, hosted by pianist Andrew Callaway.
Save the dates for the 2026 Jazz Open Mics: Wednesdays May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9!
Free to attend. Cash bar available. Hope to see you at Jazz Musicians Wanted!
Free to attend. Cash bar available.
Mountain Mama Summit
April 18, 2026
9 am - 2:30 pm
The Mountain Mama Summit is designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate parents and caregivers in and around Chaffee County. At the event, you’ll hear from incredible speakers through engaging workshops, as well as our opening and closing sessions and our We Are Chaffee panel of local storytellers. You’ll feel celebrated with mini breakfast burritos from Pizza Rio, a delicious catered lunch by Kalamatapit Catering, a gift bag full of goodies, raffle prizes, and more! Most importantly, we hope you leave feeling connected and supported, whether you come with friends or are meeting new people for the first time, because this year, our focus is on creating a sense of belonging for every parent and caregiver in our community.
Register HERE!
The Arkansas River Basin Water Forum
The Arkansas River Basin Water Forum will be held on April 22 and 23, 2026, at the Salida SteamPlant.
The Forum brings together diverse water interests to facilitate open dialogue and provide perspectives on critical water issues within the basin. This event offers a valuable opportunity to learn about key water challenges facing our local communities, as well as various basin and statewide projects.
The agenda will include:
- A legislative update and climate report
- Water Augmentation and Arkansas River Management
- Watershed health plans and projects
- Updates on major initiatives, such as the Colorado River dilemma and the Arkansas Valley Conduit
- Educational afternoon tours of local water uses and projects
For further information and to register for the event, please visit www.ARBWF.org.
Arkansas River Basin Water Forum
The Arkansas River Basin Water Forum will be held on April 22 and 23, 2026, at the Salida SteamPlant.
The Forum brings together diverse water interests to facilitate open dialogue and provide perspectives on critical water issues within the basin. This event offers a valuable opportunity to learn about key water challenges facing our local communities, as well as various basin and statewide projects.
The agenda will include:
- A legislative update and climate report
- Water Augmentation and Arkansas River Management
- Watershed health plans and projects
- Updates on major initiatives, such as the Colorado River dilemma and the Arkansas Valley Conduit
- Educational afternoon tours of local water uses and projects
For further information and to register for the event, please visit www.ARBWF.org.
ShakeSpeare's Birthday: HAMNET
"Agnes Shakespeare – the wife of the world's most famous writer – struggles to come to terms with the loss of her only son, Hamnet."
SHAKESEPARE'S BIRTHDAY
Friday, April 24 at the SteamPlant
Hamnet the movie- 7pm--Tickets HERE
Birthday Party - 5pm-7pm Free to attend
His stories have resonated for over 400 years! So come and celebrate Will Shake's birthday with Salida Arts & Culture. We'll have snippets from famous scenes and sonnets by local performers. Fun for all ages as we hear A Midsummer Night's Dream told by puppets, fairy face paint, crafts and even balloon swords. A sword fighting demo and of course birthday cake! The Birthday celebration is free to attend. PG13+ invited stay for the screening of the Oscar winning HAMNET movie at 7pm! The movie is $8 on Humanitix. Friday, April 24 at the Salida SteamPlant. Huzzah!
Alpine Orchestra
The orchestra will feature Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, with narration by RichardDerwingson, and Warmth, by Buena Vista musician and composer Jared Lane. The orchestra will also perform Farandole, by Georges Bizet, Procession of the Sardar by Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov, Tribute to Henry Mancini, and Symphony 40 in G minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The Alpine Orchestra started in 1991 with only fifteen members and has been performing three concerts in the fall and spring every year since it began. The Orchestra has grown into a family of 40+ members, residents of Lake, Summit, Park, Fremont and Chaffee Counties, ranging in age from 14 to 85. The Alpine Orchestra also provides scholarships to high school students going on to study music in college.
Concert admission is free and donations are appreciated.
Find more information on the orchestra at our website: http://www.alpineorchestra.org/ or
contact Cara Rosingana at 719-850-2403
The Noteables: Circles of Life
The local women’s community chorus, The Noteables, will present their spring concert, Circles of Life,on Sunday, May 3 at 3:00pm
Under the animated direction of Linda Taylor, the chorus will perform a wide variety of songs that encourage us to embrace the unknown, inspire us to explore new circles of life and remind us that we are all in this together.
The program includes spring ballads, Broadway, Nature’s stories, humorous selections and songs about crossing new bridges, while laughing at the absurdities of life.
The Noteables will welcome in the spring season with the Gershwin tune, They All Laughed, followed by Cyndi Lauper’s Time After Time. The contemplative, Begin Again encourages us to get Closer to the Flame which makes Crossing a Bridge, from Anastasia, less frightening. Take a road trip with us, leave Colorado and jump into the circle of New York, New York. The hilarious A is For Alto sets us straight as to who is really running the show. Plus, many more.
The Noteables are proud to present Men of Note, a new and exciting local men's a cappella quintet, directed by Dave Small. Their debut will include Over the Rainbow, Shambala, Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbisonand James Taylor’s Shower the People.
The show will also feature Oso Blanco on drums, Kathleen Chiras on electric bass and flautist, Brenda Covert.
Music is healing and brings perfect strangers together in laughter, joy and harmony, something that The Noteables are famous for! Join us during these difficult times for a concert series that will lighten your heart and lead you to new circles of life.
Suggested donation is $20 to help pay for the cost of music and publicity. For more information, call Linda Taylor, 719 539-2428. Tax deductible contributions are appreciated. Visit www.salidasings.org
Creative Business Bootcamp
Join us on May 4th from 8:30 AM – 5 PM at the Salida SteamPlant Event Center for a full-day summit designed to support and strengthen Chaffee County’s creative economy.
This hands-on bootcamp brings together artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs for practical sessions, local insights, and meaningful connections. Whether you're just getting started or ready to grow, you can tailor the day to focus on what matters most to your work.
✨ Learn new skills
✨ Connect with fellow creatives
✨ Build your business
Come ready to be inspired, collaborate, and invest in your creative future.
📌 Registration Note: To sign up, you’ll need to create a login with the Central Colorado Small Business Development Center if you’re not already a member-- Click HERE
Presented by the City of Salida, Colorado, the Salida Creative District Program, and the Colorado Small Business Development Center.
SteamPlant Films: Stand By Me
"A coming-of-age tale about four 12-year-old boys who hear that there is a dead body in the woods near where they live and proceed to try and find it. In the process, their friendship is tested."
Doors Open: 6:30PM
Showtime: 7:00PM
Cash Bar available
Not Fade Away: A Benefit Show for Salida's Trails
Join Salida Mountain Trails and Roundhouse Assembly for a special night of music in support of Salida's trails! Roundhouse Assembly will pay homage to the Grateful Dead's iconic live show, Cornell 5/8/1987, recorded 49 years to the day prior. This event will celebrate our groovy trail community while raising money for SMT's mission to care for trails and public lands.
Purchase Tickets-- Here
Piano in the Paquette: Jazz Open Mic Night
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 May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9!
Free to attend. Cash bar available.
Piano in the Paquette: Jazz Open Mic Night
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 July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9!
Free to attend. Cash bar available.
3rd annual Chalk Fest
The 3rd annual Salida Chalk Festival on Saturday, June 27 will transform downtown Salida into a giant outdoor gallery of colorful murals as artists create 6’ x 6’ temporary art works of chalk and pastel live during the festival. Like the Madonnari tradition of chalk painting of Italy, artists will create their works on the street. The Salida Chalk Festival is produced by Salida Arts and Culture in the Salida Creative District.
Artists apply here: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17007
Salida Arts & Culture invites artists within a 150-mile radius to apply to be an artist for the 3rd annual Salida Chalk Festival to be held Saturday, June 27 in historic downtown Salida.
This year’s theme is Down by the River. Interested artists should apply on CaFE. Selected artists receive a set of 24 color pastels, an event "artist" t-shirt, lunch, and artist stipend. Celebration and Awards ceremony. The Salida Chalk Festival will be held rain or shine.
Deadline to enter: May 15, 2026
When: Saturday, June 27, 9am-3pm Artist workday. Awards Ceremony and celebration, Saturday, June 27. Selected artists may begin layout on Friday afternoon prior.
Registration for Community Adult and Youth Categories opens May 15!
For more information about ChalkFest contact Arts and Culture Program Supervisor Tina Gramann tina.gramann@cityofsalida.com
Piano in the Paquette: Jazz Open Mic Night
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 August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9!
Free to attend. Cash bar available.
Piano in the Paquette: Jazz Open Mic Night
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 September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9!
Free to attend. Cash bar available.
Piano in the Paquette: Jazz Open Mic Night
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 September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9!
Free to attend. Cash bar available.
Salida Community Read Author Talk
Join us at the Salida SteamPlant theater September 13th to see Pam Houston read ‘Deep Creek’. Doors open at 3:30PM.
Piano in the Paquette: Jazz Open Mic Night
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.
Piano in the Paquette: Jazz Open Mic Night
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.
Piano in the Paquette: Jazz Open Mic Night
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.
Hazel Miller & the Collective
Hazel Miller & the collective
Times: Doors 6pm; Show 7pm
End: 9pm
Salida Arts & Culture presents Hazel Miller & The Collective!
Get ready to dance the night away at the Salida SteamPlant as the award winning vocalist Hazel Miller & The Collective come to Salida !
Colorado-based music icon Hazel Miller has a reputation for "Bringing it" whether the event is a club setting, concert, festival, or non-profit fundraiser. Hazel has toured North America, Europe, the Far East, the Middle East, and Central America. Her powerful voice stands out and her beautiful spirit shines through to the delight of her loyal fans.
One of the tightest and most versatile bands on the scene. With Hazel Miller & The Collective, you get original, Jazz, blues, R&B, and popular music, each song with the band's own flavor! Guaranteed to rock the house!
The Collective is a seasoned band with a personality all their own. High-energy Jazz, sexy Soul, jumping Funk, and dreamy love songs are just some of the music genres that the audience can expect. Count on an exciting evening that you won't forget.
Cash bar available.
First Friday : FULL PINK MOON
First Friday: FULL PINK MOON
April 3 | 5-7pm | Salida Creative District
Salida Arts & Culture invites you to enjoy an evening downtown with Salida's creative community as businesses stay open later. Join us for the FULL PINK MOON and explore the businesses in the Salida Creative District. The host gallery is The Michael Clark Gallery and Studio with live music by Bill Hussey.
Enjoy art, demos, refreshments, live music and conversation at participating businesses Arts Collective Salida, Sage Mountain Gallery, Tres Litros Beer Company, Salida Ceramics Warehouse Studios Compact HQ, Wendy Mitchell Art, & Poor Taste; Salida Mercantile, Kat Corregan, Patti Vincent Studio & Gallery, Well Rooted, The Book Club Salida, Museum of Authenticity, Eyedia Designs, Kaleidoscope Toys, the opening of the new Salida Dreamer Studio by Patricia Aguilar and more.
Arts & Culture Open House
Salida Hearts the Arts--
Join us March 28 from 4–6 PM for the Arts & Culture Open House, a Community Open House celebrating the creative energy that makes Salida feel like Salida.
Enjoy free live performances, self-guided backstage tours, local art, DJ music, featured food vendors, a look at recent SteamPlant improvements, and feedback opportunities to help shape the future of Arts & Culture.
Explore. Celebrate. Help shape what’s next.
📍 SteamPlant
📅 March 28
🕓 4–6 PM
SteamPlant Films: Wicked 2
Join us at the SteamPlant for a special big-screen showing of Wicked For Good!
"Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North."
Experience the magic, music, and powerful story of friendship and destiny in this cinematic presentation.
🕠 Doors open at 6:30 PM
🎥 Movie starts at 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: $12 -- Purchase HERE
🍷 Cash bar available
Don’t miss this enchanting evening at the SteamPlant!
The Oz Dust Ball at the SteamPlant
Join us for the OZ DUST BALL right before the screening of Wicked 2! A fundraiser presented by Becca Heath benefitting the Chaffee County Community Foundation Arts & Culture Fund .
Dress up and costumes recommended!
Dinner and performances from local theater talent. Your ticket includes admission to Wicked 2: For Good immediately following!
Friday, March 27
5-7pm
SteamPlant Ballroom
Open to the public, Tix available in Humanitix.--$40 adults; $20 students
Capacity: 100
Mountainfilm On Tour
Join GARNA for a night of environment-themed films at Mountainfilm On Tour- Salida! We will be screening a collection of adventurous and inspiring films on March 26th at the Salida Steamplant. Doors open at 5:30 PM and showtime is at 6:00 PM. Popcorn and drinks will be available for sale!
For more information visit -- Mountainfilm On Tour- Salida - Garna.org
Buy Tickets HERE
What the River Knows
Looby doors open: 5:15 pm
Showtime: 6 pm
Glen Canyon Institute, in collaboration with Crow Canyon Archaeological Center and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association, presents What the River Knows, a Good Intentions Paving Co. documentary exploring the reemergence of Glen Canyon from the receding waters of Lake Powell reservoir. As the West faces the urgent need to redesign water management, we are offered the chance to restore one of the planet’s most stunning landscapes. What the River Knows explores this unique reflection point in a centuries-long history, weaving together past and present to reveal a new way forward for the Colorado River.
The evening will open with Glen Canyon Rising, a documentary short from Crow Canyon Archaeological Center featuring Hopi archaeologist Lyle Balenquah and author Craig Childs. This powerful visual and narrative experience reveals layers of human history embedded in the landscape. As water levels fall, generations of cultural footprints are revealed, and dormant ecological systems begin to stir once more.
Following the films, the event will conclude with a panel discussion featuring:
- Laura Brown (Crow Canyon, Outreach & Production Coordinator)
- Davide Ippolito (Returning Rapids Project, River Guide)
- Anna Penner (Glen Canyon Institute, Projects and Development Manager)
Audience Q+A to follow.
Cash Bar Available
Buy Tickets HERE
Metropolitan Opera: TRISTAN UND ISOLDE
The Metropolitan Opera presents Live in HD Richard Wagner’s TRISTAN UND INSOLDE
Live from the Met stage to cinemas worldwide on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 12PM ET. (10:00am MT.)
Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: 10:00am MT
Doors Open: 9:00AM MT
Venue: Salida SteamPlant Event Center
Ticket price: $20 adult; $15 students
Wagner's Tristan und Isolde In a truly unmissable event, the electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic sopranos: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan. The momentous occasion also marks the advent of a new staging by Yuval Sharon.Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the new production, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas on March 21.
Run time: approximately 4 hours and 55 minutes, with two intermissions to include exclusive behind-the-scenes content and cast interviews led by host Deborah Voigt
Language: sung in German with subtitles
Cash bar and concessions available at the Salida SteamPlant Event Center
Purchase Tickets HERE
VENTURE OUT
VENTURE OUT Femme Backcountry Festival — 5th Annual Celebration!
March 20–22, 2026 | Salida, CO + Monarch Pass
VENTURE OUT is back for its 5th year, bringing women, femmes, transgender, and non-binary adventurers together for a unique, femme-centered backcountry experience. More than just touring terrain, this three-day festival is about connection, empowerment, and building community in the mountains.
Festival Highlights:
Backcountry Exploration: Choose self-guided tours with friends or join small-group guided trips led by experienced backcountry leaders.
Community Fun: Participate in scavenger hunts, relay races, and other interactive games.
Evening Gatherings: Share stories around campfires, enjoy s’mores, attend happy hours, glow dance parties, and raffle giveaways.
Basecamp & Terrain: Salida, CO | Monarch Pass backcountry
Why It Matters:
VENTURE OUT embodies VNTRbirds’ mission to create safe, inclusive, femme-centered outdoor spaces. The festival prioritizes connection and belonging over traditional skills-focused events, helping participants grow confidence, strengthen friendships, and feel fully empowered in the backcountry.
Festival Details:
Dates: March 20–22, 2026
Registration: $250
Capacity: Limited — registration may sell out!
Lodging: Stay in Salida to maximize connection, carpooling, and community
Inclusivity & Safety:
Open to women, femmes, transgender, and non-binary individuals
Helmets and avalanche safety gear required
Participants should have some backcountry experience; optional guided tours available for those seeking extra support
The festival honors the traditional lands of the Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) people
Join us for a weekend of adventure, connection, and celebration in the stunning mountains of Colorado! -- REGISTER HERE
Grounded Dance Company Presents: 'Embracing Space'
Grounded Dance Company presents ‘Embracing Space’
March 13 & 14 2026 - SteamPlant Theater
Showtime - 7:00pm | Doors Open - 6:20pm
‘Embracing Space’ embodies the concept of space and movement as an art. By exploring kinetic energy and how it can be used to create depth and dimension, ‘Embracing Space’ is a showing of manipulating areas around and within the dancers to create aesthetic lines and balance. Expect a varietal showcase of original choreography by Artistic Director Kelsey Franco and Grounded Dancers Lisa Bartley and Diana Shepherd. Tickets are $25.00 each.
Cash Bar Availiable .
Grounded Dance Company Presents: 'Embracing Space'
Grounded Dance Company presents ‘Embracing Space’
March 13 & 14 2026 - SteamPlant Theater
Showtime - 7:00pm | Doors Open - 6:20pm
‘Embracing Space’ embodies the concept of space and movement as an art. By exploring kinetic energy and how it can be used to create depth and dimension, ‘Embracing Space’ is a showing of manipulating areas around and within the dancers to create aesthetic lines and balance. Expect a varietal showcase of original choreography by Artistic Director Kelsey Franco and Grounded Dancers Lisa Bartley and Diana Shepherd. Tickets are $25.00 each.
Cash Bar Availiable .
Paint & Sip: Mixed Media Still LIfe
Come on down to the Scout Hut for an evening of painting, printing, mark-making, collage and more as you a create a Still Life. Discover and explore various techniques, try out your favorites, and assemble a mixed media piece to your heart's content. Instructor: Tina Gramann
Cash bar available
$15 on Humanitix
Kid's Art Studio at the Scout Hut
Children ages 6 to 9 can participate in a fun morning of art and creativity. Ms. Tina leads kids in painting and printing! Explore different printing techniques and express yourself as you create a jumbo painting to take home. Students should bring a snack and water bottle and dress for painting and play. $25. Register on Amilia/ Smart Rec.
March Artist Reception & Creative Mixer
Modern Western Exhibit
March 2- April 3
Artist Reception & Creative Mixer | Thursday, March 12
Salida Arts & Culture presents Modern Western, an art exhibit of paintings, portraits, metal, and ceramics by local and regional artists Tara Flanagan, Ryan Willard, Paulette Brodeur, Laura Donavan, Melia Mariko, and Joseph Graves, Jr. in the Paquette Gallery at the Salida SteamPlant March 2 - April 3.
The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Jules Massenet's CINDERELLA
The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD season presents a special Encore of Jules Massenet's CINDERELLA
Thursday, March 12
3:00pm
City of Salida, Arts & Culture
Tix:
https://events.humanitix.com/the-metropolitan-opera-jules...
Massenet’s Cinderella comes to select cinemas in a special encore presentation from the Metropolitan Opera. An exciting addition to The Met: Live in HD season, Cinderella comes to life on the big screen.
Experience the classic fable in the Met’s abridged, English-language version, running under two hours and perfect for the whole family. Secure your seats today. Learn more at metopera.org/hd
An abridged, English-language version of Massenet’s enchanting fairy-tale opera, this performance stars beloved mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as the rags-to-riches title princess and mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo as the love-struck Prince Charming, with Emmanuel Villaume on the podium to lead a witty and whimsical production by Laurent Pelly.
Piano in the Paquette: Jazz Open Mic Night
🎶 Join us for the next JAZZ MUSICIANS WANTED, a new monthly open mic event presented by Salida Arts & Culture. Wed., March 11, 7-9pm
Salida SteamPlant Event Center Paquette Gallery
🎹 Introducing "JAZZ MUSICIANS WANTED," a new monthly open mic series for jazz players and music lovers presented by Salida Arts & Culture! Join us for a stripped down and intimate evening of soft jazz and cocktails in the Paquette. Vocalists and musicians are encouraged to work up a favorite piece and take the stage with our house rhythm section. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, join us for an evening of pure jazz.
🎶Throughout the night, players and vocalists sign up to play, 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. Come ready to listen, play, and simply enjoy the rhythm of a truly special evening! Jazz Musicians Wanted presented by Salida Arts & Culture, hosted by pianist Andrew Callaway.
Save the dates for the 2026 Jazz Open Mics: Wednesdays March 11, April 15, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9!
Free to attend. Cash bar available. Hope to see you at Jazz Musicians Wanted!
2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films
Salida Arts & Culture presents 2026 Oscar Shorts….“Roadside Attractions will distribute the 98th Oscar® Nominated Shorts, presented by acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and actor Taika Waititi, exclusively in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on February 20, 2026.
The program features three feature-length theatrical presentations, one for each Academy Award® Short Film category—Animated, Documentary, and Live Action—showcasing outstanding short films from around the world.
Oscar® Nominated Shorts Program offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience these celebrated works on the big screen ahead of the Oscars®. Honoring short films as a distinct art form, Roadside Attractions will support the program as a must-see theatrical event, uniting film lovers and the global filmmaking community in a shared cinematic experience.
The 98th Oscar® Nominated Shorts is presented by Roadside Attractions and is not a release presented by, sponsored by or endorsed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Academy has licensed Roadside Attractions the right to use the Oscar® trade name in connection with such release.”
Cash Bar and Concessions available.
Buy Tickets HERE
2nd Annual Colorado Grain Summit
Building on the momentum and connections from our first event, this year's Summit promises even more opportunities to deepen relationships within Colorado's grain community and explore new pathways for sustainable growth. Join us for year two and connect with farmers, millers, bakers, brewers, distillers, and food businesses across the state!
What's new this year:
Expanded session tracks and networking for farmers, processors, and end-users of grains
More demonstrations and success stories
Spanish language interpretation available upon request
Enhanced focus on market impact and collaboration opportunities
Keynote Speaker, Andrea Stanley - learn more about speakers and the program here!
Save with early bird registration through February 1st!
Special opportunities:
Scholarships available for NextGen food & ag leaders
Weekend package: Attend both the Colorado Grain Summit (March 7) AND Guidestone's 11th Annual AgriSummit (March 6) and receive 10% off.
Register now: https://collections.humanitix.com/agri-grain
This event is co-hosted by the Colorado Grain Chain and the Northwest & Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center.
First Friday: Welcome Spring
First Friday, March 6: Welcome Spring
Salida Creative District
5-7pm
Join us in the Salida Creative District for the First Friday tradition. "Welcome Spring" is the theme as galleries and creative businesses stay open later so you can talk with an artist, watch a demo, or find that perfect piece of art. Enjoy new art, refreshments, live music, and conversation. Several businesses are participating! Be sure and stop by the host gallery Sage Mountain Gallery at 114 E 1st St with live acoustic by Bruce Hays. See you downtown!
Guidestone Colorado AgriSummit
AgriSummit is a rural agricultural conference in Salida, Colorado, that will be both inspiring and grounding. Join us for our 11th year of agricultural learning and connection. This year's theme is 'Restoring Relations: Rooting Down and Reaching Out.' We'll highlight the many deep-rooted and widespread relationships at the heart of local food systems. The event will offer educational sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions focused on local food production, food access, food Rx, land management, and agritourism in our region. All Friday sessions will include simultaneous interpretation in Spanish.
Get Tickets HERE
The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Encore of Jules Massenet's CINDERELLA
Thursday, March 12
3:00pm
City of Salida, Arts & Culture
Tix: https://events.humanitix.com/the-metropolitan-opera-jules...
Massenet’s Cinderella comes to select cinemas in a special encore presentation from the Metropolitan Opera. An exciting addition to The Met: Live in HD season, Cinderella comes to life on the big screen.
Experience the classic fable in the Met’s abridged, English-language version, running under two hours and perfect for the whole family. Secure your seats today. Learn more at metopera.org/hd
An abridged, English-language version of Massenet’s enchanting fairy-tale opera, this performance stars beloved mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as the rags-to-riches title princess and mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo as the love-struck Prince Charming, with Emmanuel Villaume on the podium to lead a witty and whimsical production by Laurent Pelly
Sventastik Productions: Winnie the Pooh & Disney's Dare to Dream Jr
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Kids and Disney’s Dare to Dream JR will be playing at the Salida SteamPlant on Friday, February 20; Saturday, February 21; Sunday, February 22; Friday, February 27; Saturday, February 28; and Sunday, March 1. Performances are at 6:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 PM on Sundays.
Dare to Dream JR. is a fun and breathtaking 60-minute musical revue, designed for middle school-aged performers, is a theatrical celebration of music, creativity, and the dreams that live inside us all.
Winnie the Pooh Kids the 30-minute musical, designed for elementary-school aged performers, is based on the 2011 animated feature film. The Sventastik casts include over 50 students led by Kyria Stange, Melissa Russell, Stephanie Shugerman, and Timothy Ball
To purchase tickets text/call 719-429-0765 or email sventastikproductions@gmail.com
Doors open 30-minutes before every performance.
Cash bar available.
Sventastik Productions: Winnie the Pooh & Disney's Dare to Dream Jr
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Kids and Disney’s Dare to Dream JR will be playing at the Salida SteamPlant on Friday, February 20; Saturday, February 21; Sunday, February 22; Friday, February 27; Saturday, February 28; and Sunday, March 1. Performances are at 6:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 PM on Sundays.
Dare to Dream JR. is a fun and breathtaking 60-minute musical revue, designed for middle school-aged performers, is a theatrical celebration of music, creativity, and the dreams that live inside us all.
Winnie the Pooh Kids the 30-minute musical, designed for elementary-school aged performers, is based on the 2011 animated feature film. The Sventastik casts include over 50 students led by Kyria Stange, Melissa Russell, Stephanie Shugerman, and Timothy Ball
To purchase tickets text/call 719-429-0765 or email sventastikproductions@gmail.com
Doors open 30-minutes before every performance.
Cash bar available.
Sventastik Productions: Winnie the Pooh & Disney's Dare to Dream Jr
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Kids and Disney’s Dare to Dream JR will be playing at the Salida SteamPlant on Friday, February 20; Saturday, February 21; Sunday, February 22; Friday, February 27; Saturday, February 28; and Sunday, March 1. Performances are at 6:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 PM on Sundays.
Dare to Dream JR. is a fun and breathtaking 60-minute musical revue, designed for middle school-aged performers, is a theatrical celebration of music, creativity, and the dreams that live inside us all.
Winnie the Pooh Kids the 30-minute musical, designed for elementary-school aged performers, is based on the 2011 animated feature film. The Sventastik casts include over 50 students led by Kyria Stange, Melissa Russell, Stephanie Shugerman, and Timothy Ball
To purchase tickets text/call 719-429-0765 or email sventastikproductions@gmail.com
Doors open 30-minutes before every performance.
Cash bar available.
Sventastik Productions: Winnie the Pooh & Disney's Dare to Dream Jr
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Kids and Disney’s Dare to Dream JR will be playing at the Salida SteamPlant on Friday, February 20; Saturday, February 21; Sunday, February 22; Friday, February 27; Saturday, February 28; and Sunday, March 1. Performances are at 6:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 PM on Sundays.
Dare to Dream JR. is a fun and breathtaking 60-minute musical revue, designed for middle school-aged performers, is a theatrical celebration of music, creativity, and the dreams that live inside us all.
Winnie the Pooh Kids the 30-minute musical, designed for elementary-school aged performers, is based on the 2011 animated feature film. The Sventastik casts include over 50 students led by Kyria Stange, Melissa Russell, Stephanie Shugerman, and Timothy Ball
To purchase tickets text/call 719-429-0765 or email sventastikproductions@gmail.com
Doors open 30-minutes before every performance.
Cash bar available.
Sventastik Productions: Winnie the Pooh & Disney's Dare to Dream Jr
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Kids and Disney’s Dare to Dream JR will be playing at the Salida SteamPlant on Friday, February 20; Saturday, February 21; Sunday, February 22; Friday, February 27; Saturday, February 28; and Sunday, March 1. Performances are at 6:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 PM on Sundays.
Dare to Dream JR. is a fun and breathtaking 60-minute musical revue, designed for middle school-aged performers, is a theatrical celebration of music, creativity, and the dreams that live inside us all.
Winnie the Pooh Kids the 30-minute musical, designed for elementary-school aged performers, is based on the 2011 animated feature film. The Sventastik casts include over 50 students led by Kyria Stange, Melissa Russell, Stephanie Shugerman, and Timothy Ball
To purchase tickets text/call 719-429-0765 or email sventastikproductions@gmail.com
Doors open 30-minutes before every performance.
Cash bar available.
Paint N Sip Creativity Night
Paint & Sip Creativity Night
February 20, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Salida Scout Hut
Enjoy a Paint & Sip at the Salida Scout Hut with artist and educator Maren Miller of Heartscapes Art who focuses on process art, creativity, and community. Come and paint, laugh, and create with others as Maren leads you through mixed media activities that explore creativity and process. Leave with your own unique pieces! Friday, February 20, 6pm-7:30pm. All materials provided. $15. Save your spot on Humanitix. Cash bar available.
Sventastik Productions: Winnie the Pooh & Disney's Dare to Dream Jr
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Kids and Disney’s Dare to Dream JR will be playing at the Salida SteamPlant on Friday, February 20; Saturday, February 21; Sunday, February 22; Friday, February 27; Saturday, February 28; and Sunday, March 1. Performances are at 6:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 PM on Sundays.
Dare to Dream JR. is a fun and breathtaking 60-minute musical revue, designed for middle school-aged performers, is a theatrical celebration of music, creativity, and the dreams that live inside us all.
Winnie the Pooh Kids the 30-minute musical, designed for elementary-school aged performers, is based on the 2011 animated feature film. The Sventastik casts include over 50 students led by Kyria Stange, Melissa Russell, Stephanie Shugerman, and Timothy Ball
To purchase tickets text/call 719-429-0765 or email sventastikproductions@gmail.com
Doors open 30-minutes before every performance.
Cash bar available.
Central Colorado Conservancy 2026 winter film night
The American Southwest is a family-friendly documentary that follows two intertwined storylines: the journey of the Colorado River from its headwaters to the sea, and the evolving human relationship with the river and its wildlife over thousands of years. The film highlights spectacular ecological events while exploring society’s impact on water and the natural world, emphasizing both the capacity to degrade and the power to restore it. Unlike typical wildlife films, it blends nature storytelling with social and environmental realities, confronting water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and the challenges of a warming, drying Southwest.
Purchase tickets HERE
The Book Club Salida Presents: The Librarians
“The Librarians” is a 2025 American documentary directed by Kim A.
Snyder that follows librarians fighting against book bans in the United
States. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and highlights
the efforts of librarians in states like Texas and Florida who are facing
harassment and threats while defending intellectual freedom and the
right to read.