April 29, 2013
“Art tends toward balance, order, judgment of relative values, the laws of growth, the economy of living – very good things for anyone to be interested in.” ~ Robert Henri
After a winter season that seems to have lasted into infinity, it as if I am looking through dirty windows. I am feeling shuttered up, listless. Creativity and inspiration? What’s that? Funny, how the weather affects us.
Yesterday, gave me hope I was looking for – it was warm and sunny. Finally, snow only exists on upper elevations. I am so looking forward to spring and summer. This week I will set off to visit business clients in the other parts of the country. I have a lot to accomplish but, a change of scenery, alone, is bound to bring all kinds of fulfilling things to reinvigorate my spirit.
Strings Music Festival will again be at the centerpiece of my summer. I love that big name stars including Lyle Lovett, this summer, will come to entertain in this remote northwestern town. In the other seasons, the piled-up snow is replaced with artistic experiences, of all kinds, heaped up-high. http://bit.ly/151Hi0g .
I’m also excited about a July event – A Day for Writers, the 32nd annual, sponsored by the Steamboat Writers Group. John Calderazzo and Clay Haskell will help us explore writing from the perspective of an essayist and screenwriter. And of course, the ever-popular Five Minutes of Fame, hosted by Cesare Rosati, will give local authors an opportunity to read from their works in progress. This year, I may just have to add my voice. Although “regulars” have heard it, there are others who have not. http://on.fb.me/10LKPhM .
Get out and enjoy local arts in your community, this summer. And if your plans include travel, this book may come in handy, if you are looking to visit some arts destinations. “The 100 BestArtTowns in America” by John Villani, can be ordered through e-commerce. http://bit.ly/18aAIjT .
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March 18, 2013
“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” ~ Marcel Proust
Friday’s blog on All Things Fulfilling was a tribute to friendship and the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
I’ve had have further thoughts about the value of friends since that blog writing. Coming together in friendship is the result of finding community with like-minded people – individuals who have joint interests, passions and beliefs in life. In recent years I’ve made friends in service, through Kiwanis, and by volunteering once a week at an interfaith, community-run thrift store called “Lift-Up.” Being involved with arts organizations such as We Write Steamboat(a meet-up group for independent publishers), the Steamboat Writers Group , the Colorado Independent Publishers Association and Strings Music Festival has brought me pleasure. Community involvement, with the Yampa Valley University Women has also been part of my life here in Routt County, Colorado.
It’s interesting, in a time when the news is reporting church membership is declining, there seems to be very active participation in churches, in this town. Perhaps the remote location and natural beauty of the region make spiritual exploration important to folks. Yesterday, Reverend Tim at the UnitedMethodistChurch in Steamboat, elevated our spirits through his lenten season storytelling. Our new Director of Youth Ministry and independent musician, Taylor Anderson charmed us with his musical skills playing the modern remix of ”Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on his ukulele. Very uplifting for a day of Irish celebration. A song appropriate for so many who are grateful they can be here to retire, run location-neutral businesses or for recreational reasons.
After the service, our appetites were fulfilled with tasty goodies baked by women with whom I volunteer at the thrift store donation center. Thank you, Jeanette, Shirley and Louise and to all the other generous people who bring in provisions for fellowship moments after the service each week. The special St. Patty’s Day confections were decorated artistically. The women poured heart and soul into their efforts, it was evident. It is a pleasure to volunteer with these women at the donation center for the thrift store.
Jeanette, Louise, Shirley and Sue (top image). We are only a few the 100+ volunteers that make Lift-Up so successful in this community.
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August 13, 2012
“A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world. “ ~ Joseph Addison
I had a busy and fun-filled weekend. I feel the pressure to fit in all of the summertime activities that bring me personal fulfillment before the arrival of cool weather in NW Colorado.
Yesterday, my husband and I went paddle boarding on Steamboat Lake in north Routt County. It was fun and much easier than I would have expected. The board was big, wide and easy to balance. As I paddled out to the center of the lake, I purposely propelled myself around in a circle to take in the 360 degree views of the 10,000 ft. mountain peak surroundings. A small colony of artists have settled in the area of Hahn’s Peak, where the landscape is indeed inspiring, in its natural beauty. In a recent article, the Steamboat Pilot interviewed some of the artists living in the area and they spoke of what the area brings to their art. http://bit.ly/TwfrM0.
Saturday evening, my husband and I went to a B a B y Q – a rancher’s version of a baby shower. I am so happy for the parents-to-be who are in for the gift of a lifetime in about four weeks. Parenting will change their lives in more ways than I could ever tell them.
Babies and the blessing of rain that has come, toward the end of summer, were topics of conversation throughout the evening. As we looked out over the 200+ acres of the ranch landowner’s property, it was good to see that they are haying. Pastures, all summer, have suffered the effects of drought conditions – not good for the agricultural industry.
On Friday evening, I ushered at my last Strings Musical Festival assignment for the season. The 25th Anniversary year is almost behind us. Johnny Clegg, a musician from South Africa was terrific. The music his band played was different and multi-cultural, as was the commentary between each number. This Grammy-award nominee has spoken out against apartheid, and he considers himself a cultural ambassador which has earned him honorary degrees from Dartmouth, CUNY and the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. To read more about his accomplishments, please go to www.JohnnyClegg.com. .
The seasons of our lives and the seasons throughout the year come with their own pleasures. An extended fall for me would be most welcomed. I find all kinds of fulfilling things in the harvest season.
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July 20, 2012
”Help one another, is part of the religion of sisterhood.” ~Louisa May Alcott
Today I am going to break with tradition and veer from Film Friday. I have a fulfilling weekend planned ahead that includes some volunteering.
Can’t go anywhere or do anything fun due to a short-fall in the budget? Don’t bemoan it. Become a volunteer at art and culture events. It brings opportunity to do some enjoyable and uplifting things that perhaps otherwise would not be possible.
For instance, this weekend I will be a host at a home and garden tour in our community. The benefits – I get to see beautiful gardens, answer questions and identify flowers all in a beautiful location. Ordinarily I help usher people to their seats, at the Strings Music Festival, but I could not pass up getting involved with their annual fundraiser. I love flowers, gardens and looking at different homes, since I come from a family of builders, generations deep.
Fortunately for me, the “folks” at Strings Music Festival are particularly appreciative of their volunteers and give back generously. A perk of ushering is that I get two tickets to attend a free performance this summer. Tomorrow evening, my husband and I will use my “Strings” freebee offer to see Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds in concert. The New York Daily News says I better “get ready to shake my tail feathers!” Evidently their lead singer “Sister” and her flock of eight men have been “tearing up the scene since 2008 with its rollicking blend of soul, funk and backwoods Americana rock ‘n roll.” Sounds like a fun evening!
I am an advocate for volunteering in the community. The benefits are fully realized once you get involved; opening your eyes as to how good it feels to help out; not even to mention the advantages of meeting a string of new people.
Have a good weekend, everyone! I know I will.
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June 28, 2012
“And all meet in singing, which braids together the different knowings into a wide and subtle music, the music of living.” ~Alison Croggon
Yesterday’s blog mentioned the terrible wildfires and draught that have taken a toll on places in Colorado. Despite the climatic conditions, the Richard Schmid Art Auction in Larimer County will go on in September. Supporting the auction will help the victims of the wildfires.
In Steamboat Springs,Colorado things couldn’t be better this summer for attracting outstanding artists to help celebrate a very special 25th year of the Strings Music Festival. “Strings” has grown from its home in a tent to one of the most beautiful pavilions for performance art in the State of Colorado. Each summer, it attracts top, quality talent and learning opportunities for children through their musical programming.
So much has been accomplished in the first twenty-five years of “Strings” existance. Strong leadership and vision has helped this organization grow to include outreach events, the ever popular “Home and Garden Tour” and publishing their own line of beautiful cookbooks! There is much to celebrate.
This silver anniversary of the music festival will bring artist Chris Botti back to Steamboat, along with k.d.lang and The Siss Boom Bang and country music star Lee Ann Womack. That is only the start of the line-up.
On Tuesday evening, I ushered at the pavilion, and took in a fantastic master juggling act by the Gizmo Guys http://bit.ly/3qONHA that wowed the children and the adults in the audience.
The classical music events for the summer along with “different tempo” performances brings to the stage more outstanding entertainment. To view the scheduling for the entire summer and to purchase tickets, please visit this link to the Strings Music Festival website www.stringsmusicfestival.com.
It’s going to be a fantastic summer in Steamboat, I can already feel it!
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August 11, 2011
My husband has been glued to the news channel, following the ups and downs of the stock market, as well being engaged in squabbles in politics. The other day, I said to him, “I refuse to get drawn into listening to too much of this. Yes, I have my opinions, but, at the end of the day, I really have zero control in what Washington and the Stock Market does. I am going to disconnect and pay attention to what I have going in my own life that I am grateful for.”
This week and next is what matters to me most, right now. They are full of little things that will mean a lot. On Tuesday, I ushered for a Youth and Family concert that tickled my funny bone and warmed my heart. Bill Harley, longtime commentator for NPR’s All Things Considered http://n.pr/qSraRp helped me to recollect my own days of going to school and as well as hilarious moments of parenting a child. Many of his “slice-of-life vignettes” made me realize that many things that I worried about as a child, really didn’t quite matter at all.
Last night was a special treat, too. Volunteering my time once again brought me perks of getting to see a show that I would not have wanted to miss. Strings Music Festival http://bit.ly/qYxQ5R Director and Conductor Andres Cardenes led a night to remember of a picture perfect program, focused on famous movie musical scores which incorporated classical music. Tunes from Fantasia, Amadeus, Psycho, Platoon, a 2011: A Space Odyssey, Titanic and the God Father brought great pleasure to my evening.
Next week on All Things Fulfilling will be my interview of an author and actress. The back story will appear on Wednesday, August 17. On Thursday, the interview will appear on this site as well as on the author and actress’ virtual book tour.
Join us next week as Mara and I discuss how our lives came together and what we find to be mutually important in this big wide world called Life.
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December 6, 2010
In Steamboat Springs, Colorado rarely do we say the words “When it rains, it pours.” However, we frequently say the words “when it snows, it really snows!” Christmas has yet to arrive and we already have more than 90 inches of snow on the mountain – all fulfilling words for skiers, snowboarders, Nordic skiers and other winter sport enthusiasts!
A blizzard of holiday concerts and parties have begun in earnest, too, and Christmas is still 3 weeks away. Last night’s performance of the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra, http://bit.ly/eqArWB held in the Strings Music Pavilion, put me in the mood! It is hard not to be moved by the spirit after watching Ernest Richardson conduct with such animation and joy! The last half of the musical celebration included Richardson’s arrangement of “Greensleeves”, “Sleighride” and selections of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”, perennially favorite holiday music for me! Young violinists collaborated with the orchestra and the evening ended with a delightful “get you in the mood” sing-a-long of traditional Christmas carols.
With each season I spend here in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, I gain a deeper understanding that at heart and soul of the community is the resident’s deep commitment to the Arts. If you live in a community that is lacking in cultural events, “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Harold Thurman
Great music can be found in churches at this time of year. Bell choirs are showing off their “stuff” during the holidays, and many churches sing “The Messiah” and invite others to sing-a-long. Church doors are open to the public and events, free of charge. But, if you are able, leave a donation at the church doors, they have expenses, just like all the rest of us.
Take full advantage of this glorious, divine month by stepping out and doing something culturally fulfilling to lift your spirit. The holiday season comes but one time a year!
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July 31, 2010
The artist does not see things as they are, but as he is. ~Alfred Tonnelle
Now that’s what I call a talented artist and that’s what I call making it all worthwhile! I spent a few hours of my evening, last night, volunteering as an usher at Strings in the Mountains – a beautiful venue set high in the mountains of Steamboat Springs, CO. www.stringsmusicfestival.com. We were treated to a fabulous concert of jazz trumpeter Chris Botti and his extarodinarily talented company of musicians.
It is no mystery why Chris Botti has become such a successful artist at the young age of 47! What a charmer he is! And so too, is his music. Three of his albums have reached #1 position on the Billboard of jazz album charts. He holds Gold and Platinum and Grammy Awards and travels the world entertaining audiences 300 days a year. Just last week, he played to a sold out audience at Carnegie Hall and his August tour schedule includes stops in Victoria, Australia and Johannesburg, South Africa. Now that’s one busy artist!
Kudos to Strings in the Mountains for attracting an artist of this quality to Steamboat Springs, CO. Thanks to Mary Brown and John Tomasini for sponsoring this evening of art and entertainment.
Can’t wait till Sunday when “Classical Meets Jazz” in a free community concert – available to all!
For more information on jazz musician Chris Botti, and to listen to a sample of his music, please go to http://www.chrisbotti.com.
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August 22, 2009
Last night was the finale to a wonderful summer season at Strings Music Festival. I was on hand to usher in the fans of pianist, George Winston. I have been a follower of George Winston’s music for a long time. Finally, I have seen him perform live! What a gift it was to hear his music in a venue with wonderful acoustics rather than from my scratched compact discs. What I did not know was how accomplished he is on the guitar and the harmonica, too. And so my education continues…
The entire season at Strings in the Mountains was a gift to me! I hope they will have me back next year to usher. I behaved myself – showed up on time, listened astutely to and followed the instructions I was given.
Gifts come in all shapes and sizes throughout our lives – often in unexpected ways. They can come in the form of a beautiful sunset, when someone special waltzes into our lives, a fresh Colorado peach, a perfect powder day! It is the little things that mean the most!
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August 18, 2009
I just witnessed almost 500 kids jumping for joy! Aaron Nigel Smith, a talented member of the award winning PBS road show “Between the Lions” had the children all fired up through music and movement at the Strings Music Festival in Steamboat Springs, CO. He has been on stage with opera great Jessye Norman and Wynton Marsalis but if you were to ask me, I would say his connection with kids is his specialty!
Not all children are destined to be scholars, and if you reach children through the Arts at a young age, they may find another path to follow that will lead to success. We often choose our path in life based on other people that we admire, that teach us, inspire us and mentor us. A mentorship is defined as ” a supportive relationship established between two individuals where knowledge, skills and experience is shared.” Mentorships are not just reserved for relationships between a child and an adult either.
There is a film now debuting across the country that I am very anxious to see. In fact, it has been held over in some locations. It is a George Gallo film called “Local Color.” The film is about one master painter and his mentorship of one student. It has won several awards and the cast includes several Academy Award nominees. Keep your eye open for it as it makes it’s way across country.
So, please remember, “To the world, you may just be somebody. But to somebody, you might just be the world.” ~ Unknown Consider sharing your talents – everyone needs a mentor in life!
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Get out and enjoy local arts in your community, this summer. And if your plans include travel, this book may come in handy, if you are looking to visit some arts destinations. “The 100 BestArtTowns in America” by John Villani, can be ordered through e-commerce. http://bit.ly/18aAIjT .
