Creative Art Info Fair “What is really going on in Pueblo, Co?”

Getting to know Art in Pueblo.

The Creative Arts Info Fair was an ingenious idea created by the Pueblo Performing Arts Guild. It was held at the Rawlings Public Library. There were many participants in all fields of the creative arts. We had a great time interacting with all the goers and other participants. In my opinion it was a great way to show all of the awesome things that the creative arts people. There were singers, photographers, magicians and more. It was great and we really hope they do it again.  Here are all participants and what they do for those of you who didn’t come out.

The Pueblo Children’s Chorale

The 2009-2010 Season marks the 14th year for the Pueblo Children’s Chorale. The group was founded by Christina Anderson, Barbara Beck, Christine Reed, Elizabeth & Naomi Vigil in January of 1996. In September 1997, Kenneth Butcher came along as Music Director to an established group that held an annual three concert series and was with the Chorale until May 2001. From November 2001 until November 2003, the Concert Choir was under the direction of Denise Hood. From November 2004 to December 2006 the Concert Choir was under the direction of Todd Albrecht. In January 2007, Jennifer Shadle-Peters took over direction of the Concert Choir as conductor.  The Children’s Chorale expanded its vocal mission with the establishment of the Apprentice Choir in 2002 and was directed by Betsy Barto until December 2008. The Apprentice and Concert Choirs are now combined under the direction of Jennifer Shadle-Peters.

 

 

The Party People, Mr. E Magic and Kyle Groves Magic 

 The Party People is Pueblo, Colorado’s newest and most affordable party spot. Featuring themed parties and the magic of “Mr. E” and Kyle Groves. Call today to get more information about several party packages they have to offer. 719-544-5607

Impossible Players

The Impossible Players is a community theatre group in the truest sense of the word, we are made up of people from every profession and stage of life, and the only requirement is a love of theatre! Some of our members have stayed for only a show or a season, while some are representing a third generation of involvement .  Every one is an “Imp” for life!

Our productions reflect the situations and emotions that exist in our community, sometimes evoking laughter, sometimes tears, but hopefully we will always entertain you. The community that is live theatre is completed by our audience!  You give us the reason and the resources to exist!It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the 1960’s. A group of Puebloans were bitten by the acting bug and sought healing through performance. They started out modestly, getting together to read plays, but soon realized that they wanted more – a stage and an audience. Everyone said that their dream was “impossible” but by 1966 they had space above a store on South Main Street (just a fire escape and alley away from the Irish Pub – which is another story entirely) and started it all with a production of “My Three Angels”. In the past 44 years The Impossible Players have performed on many stages; starting at our first Main Street theatre, then Dolph and Ottie Otterstein gave us a home at the Otterstein Showroom on Oneida until the Spring of 1990. We spent a delightful season at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center until our move in the fall of 1991 to Hoag Theatre at Pueblo Community College and at last, a final move in the summer of 2003 to our home at 1201 North Main Street-The Impossible Playhouse!

Upon a Star Entertainers

Upon a Star is a group of talented your musicians who share a love of performing.  They offer Christmas carolers, singing telegrams, birthdays parties and entertainment for all occasions.

Colorado Fiber Arts

When you are feeling creative, Colorado Fiber Arts is the place to go. The specialize in just that, Fiber Arts. They have supplies for knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners, felters, and gourd artists. They also have many different types of project books. A great place to unleash you creativity!

Sarah Wood

Sarah is a very gifted singer and song writer, she performed several numbers.  I could have spent the day listening to her sing.  I see great things ahead for her.

Bella Prima Musica 

Bel Canto was born in 2005 by Christine Reed, the founder and artistic director. She is a retired D – 70 elementary music instructor, loving 28 years of teaching in the public schools. In retirement, she really missed working with children, and decided to form a choir, her favorite activity in music. Taking the best parts of her experiences and knowledge, the choir strives to be a joyful, meaningful, important part of the singer’s life, as well as their family’s. Bel Canto’s structure is intended to produce high quality results, with a lot of knowledge learned quickly, and retained and applied to the next performance and semester. Creatively! Happily!

Dream Dancers Dance Arts Academy

This Arts Academy produces dancers from toddlers to adults.  It is located at 2334 N. Grand Ave, Pueblo CO.

Dream Dancers Dance Arts Academy offers their students the opportunity to become a member of one of our community-oriented dance teams.  Currently, we have 6 teams that range in age from 5-24.  These teams, called corps (pronounced “cores”) are noncompetitive and offer dancers of varying abilities the opportunity to perform on a monthly basis at local venues and events as well as be the featured performers at our yearly student production.  This program has been proven to not only improve a dancer’s skills but to also give them an increased sense of accomplishment and self-worth.  If your child loves to perform and desires more from their dance experience, Dream Dancers Performance Corp might just be a perfect match!

Little Dreamers Performance Corps – Ages 5-7

Sapphire Performance Corps Ages 7-9

Ruby Performance Corps Ages 9-11

Emerald Performance Corps Ages 10-14

Diamond Performance Corps Ages 13-18

Steel City Steam Dancers Ages 18-24  (Official Dance Team for the Pueblo Steel)

Pueblo Downtown Association

was on hand to promote all the great things that are happening in Pueblo.  The Pueblo Downtown Association was founded in the early 1950’s by department store managers in the bustling retail center of Southern Colorado, the Pueblo Downtown Association brought shoppers to local stores and restaurants with community events such as Krazy Days and Moonlight Madness. Many Pueblans remember stopping to enjoy a sandwich or salad and an ice cream soda at Woolworth’s, J. J. Newberry’s or Kress while shopping for everything from baby clothes to automobiles after cashing their paychecks at one of the palatial banks that graced Downtown Pueblo. The advent of shopping malls and big box stores changed the face of downtowns everywhere. Pueblo was no exception. Pueblo Downtown Association membership dwindled as department store anchors Joslin’s, J. C. Penney and Montgomery Ward left for the trendy new Pueblo Mall. Tough times followed as several area industries closed their doors or cut back. The stampede toward malls and then big box stores led a number of building owners to board up their facades or worse yet, to demolish historic buildings.  Downtown Pueblo is becoming a vibrant place with lots of things to do. Little theater groups and galleries have joined the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center and El Pueblo History Museum and Rosemount Museum and our own Art & Soul of Pueblo Street Gallery in reviving cultural activities. The riverwalk, kayak course and ice arena offer fun and exercise. The Pueblo Convention Center hosts trade shows, glitzy social events and even boxing matches and yoga classes.

One of their feature projects is Art and Soul the Pueblo Street Gallery.  This is a non-profit outdoor sculpture project that promotes art as an important element in arts education, cultural pride and community redevelopment.  If you are in the Pueblo downtown area, it is well worth your time to look into seeing this outdoor gallery.

Reflections Photography

See yourself as you want to be seen.  It is our goal to always  create meaningful and beautiful images so that you receive an excellent value for your investment.  Be sure and click the link above to see all of their services and galleries.

April Styles Photography & Design

Hi! my name is April Emilio, but most people know me as ““April Styles””. With the support of my husband, I gave my dream a chance and put my faith into the Lord and opened up my first photography studio 5 years ago. My newest studio is located in  Pueblo West, Colorado.

Believe it or not, I actually been called the “very best children’s photographer in the world”  by my four-year old daughter.  I absolutely love working with babies and children. I have been peed on, pooped on, cried on and I would do it all over again to get those amazing photos.  I have a BIG heart! I love to smile, so I do it a LOT! I believe that a smile can be contagious and I love making other people happy!  I LOVE taking portraits and everything that goes with it. I am a self-declared “propoholic” but my husband calls me a  “shopaholic”.  It is my hope that after you hire me to photograph your wedding, you will come back to me when you have your first baby and then for your family portraits too. I want to be YOUR photographer!  I invite you now to look into my world and see the world as I see it. Smile!

Hometown Circus Clowns

Hometown Circus Clowns is a circus performing arts company ready to perform at your special event, birthday party, fair, or festival.

Silly Lilly and RJ the Clown are sure to brighten your day with their out of the box approach to clowning that will have you shaking your head and laughing hysterically.

Giclee Print Net, Inc.  Sarah and I were there manning a booth.  It really was a good little show, we met lots of new people and several new artists who said they would come into the shop and get some prints made.  There was a lot of buzz about the the Discovering the Art of Colorado blog since we just recently pressed the Pueblo First Friday Art Walk.

There were a lot of people coming to the library to partake of the information fair and performances.  We got to meet and get connected with the creative arts groups of Pueblo.  It was a fun and informative afternoon.

We encourage everyone who participated in this fair to please post a comment about how you think it went and your experience participating in the fair!

Thank You PPAG for hosting this fair.

Vaughn and Sarah