Saturday, December 3 2022
Art Show @ Tennyson Building Event Center
Tennyson Event Center
Pagosa Springs , Colorado
Spirit of Enchantment Art Show featuring landscapes & wildlife. 8am-2pm.
Family Holiday Crafts & cookies. (505) 927-5473. 8am-2pm.
About the Artist:
Ken Beesley is a seventy-something native of California who earned his B.A. in Music Theory and Literature from Baylor University in Texas. He has been exposed to several kinds of graphic art, more specifically pencil drawing. Ken has studied watercolor under Jan Hart since the fall of 1995. He has a Masters of Church Music and a Masters of Religious Education from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Mill Valley California.
Ken moved to northern New Mexico to serve in ministry and business following his formal education. Upon retiring, Ken finally moved to Pagosa Springs in March 2022. He married Janette and has four stepdaughters and now 11 grandchildren. He is an avid runner completing several 5K, 10K and 1/2 Marathons. His hobbies are hunting, backpacking, and watercolor painting.
Ken’s faith transcends into his art. His reverence of God’s creation influences his interpretations and attitudes of his subjects as seen in his landscapes, flowers, and animals. It is the joy of life and living. It is the spontaneity of discovering God’s little surprises. It is a worship of the God of creation through capturing nature’s beauty.
People describe Ken’s impressionistic style and mood as warm, inviting, reverent, and inspirational. Others note how well he works with light and shadow, creating depth and glow in his paintings. Each painting is unique, yet similar. His usual response when someone admires a painting he is working on is, “It’s coming!” reflecting his idea that a work is constantly developing. Ken conveys mood and impression through reality and abstractness.
Artist Statement
The artist creates from the inside out, “sturm and drang,” ebb and flow of feelings in his/her world. Together, theory and spontaneity form a flow of creativity; an embryonic idea, pencil sketch, value study, develops to light and dark, shape, color, content, mood and matures to a finished painting. A successful watercolor conveys a dynamic impression of tension and resolution. Enjoy it – don’t take it too seriously.
The 2.5 hour guided tour explores local geology and its relationship to the daily lives of the ancestral Puebloans. Hike up to the Chacoan Great House Pueblo. Guests must meet their guide at the Hwy 151 entry gate during check-in. Tickets: $20, ages 13 & up; $10, 5-12. Check-in 7:45-8am. 8-10:30am.
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Plein Air Workshop @ Chimney Rock National Monument
The Plein Air Workshop is offered once a month on a Saturday. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the process of "plein air" painting, the act of painting outdoors to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape by incorporating natural light, color, and movement. In essence, learning to capture the outdoors while outdoors and, of course, featuring the wonderfully scenic vistas at Chimney Rock National Monument.
No reservation required. Meet your naturalist guide at the Weminuche Native Plant Garden. Wheelchair accessible. No dogs. 8am.
Live Music @ Two Chicks and a Hippie
Food, beverages & live music with Max Miller. 9am-Noon.
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Pagosa Farmers Market @ Tennyson Sculpture Garden & Park
Farmers Market featuring locally harvested fruits and vegetables, locally produced meats, handmade baked breads and pastries, healthy prepped meals to-go, locally roasted coffee, honey, flowers and more. 9am-1pm.
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Pagosa Peak Makers Market @ Pagosa Peak Open School
Live Music, food, & beverages. Support local artists and small businesses every Saturday. 9am-3pm.
Artisan Market and Live Music @ East Side Market
Over 30 local vendors and craftsmen offering a wide variety of handmade products. 9am-3pm. Live music with Emily Tholberg 11am-1:30pm.
New Public Art Dedication @ 211 Aspen Village Drive Trail
The Town of Pagosa Springs cordially invites you to kick off the Spanish Fiesta by joining us in celebrating the dedication of a public art piece created by artist Chad Haspels, commemorating our rich Hispanic sheep herding heritage. 211 Aspen Village Drive Trail, adjacent to Pagosa Peak Open School along the multi-use trail in front of Walmart. 9am.
Guided Great House Walking Tour
Tour takes visitors 1/3 of a mile up the Great Pueblo Trail and makes several stops along the way to enjoy the ancient Puebloan structures built over 1000 years ago. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday mornings. $6-$12. $20 USFS use fee/vehicle activity pass. Recommended for ages 5 & up. Check-in at plaza kiosk 10am. 10:30am-12pm.
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Live Theatre @ Pagosa Center for the Arts
Beauty and the Beast, The Musical. A timeless tale of love and enchantment with unforgettable characters and stunning production. June 28 - August 17. 12pm.
22nd Annual Spanish Fiesta @ Archuleta County Fairgrounds
Music, dancing, vendors, food, cash bar, & fun. Featuring Darren Cordova Y Calor and Candace Vargas & NortherN 505 Band. Doors open at 2 pm.
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Continental Divide Trail Coalition Southern Colorado Volunteer Meetup @ Motel SOCO
Join the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) staff, trail adopters, volunteers, and other community partners on Saturday, July 27th at Motel SOCO from 2:00-5:00 PM. There will be giveaways and door prizes from CDTC's partners, as well as free appetizers and discounted drinks for volunteers! We hope to see you there!
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Dinner & Dancing @ The Alley House Grille
Special Event! A night of dinner & dancing with The Tim Sullivan Band. $150 per person. 5-8pm.
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Live Music @ Riff Raff Brewing Company (The Rio)
Food, beverages & live music with Terry Rickard. 5-8pm.
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Live Music @ The Springs Resort Lodge Atrium
Live Music & cocktails with Jason Rose. 5-7pm.
Live Music @ El Camino Lounge & Grill at Motel SOCO
Food, beverages, and Live Music with CW Ayon Band. 5-8pm
Live Music & Campfire Roast @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Campfire roast with live guitar, 6pm and 7pm. Every Monday & Saturday, May 27-September 14. Includes scenic wagon ride, outdoor games, hotdogs & s'mores over the fire. Reservations Required. $55 adults, $45, kids 3-16, under 3 free.
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Live Music @ Coyote Moon Lounge
Food, Beverages, and Live music with Retro Cats. 7pm.
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Live Theatre @ Pagosa Center for the Arts
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Join the unforgettable journey of Carole King. The story of her rise from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, featuring over two dozen timeless pop classics. June 14- August 30. 7pm.
Painting Party @ Picasso & Vino Studio
"Hollyhocks Near The Springs." Follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Beverages and light snacks are available for purchase. $38. 7-9pm.
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