Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies

Up next is our 48th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival! Over 100 Juried Artists will be displaying and selling their wares in Bond Park. This is a FREE event open to the public!

We will have two silent auctions each day (morning and afternoon) to benefit our scholarship fund for local graduates going into the Arts.

Saturday, September 14: 9am-5pm
Sunday, September 15, 9am-4pm

This weekend is full of great music! First, we are thrilled to be bringing Just 2 Guitars to the Performance Park stage for a FREE community concert Saturday, August 17 at 7pm.

Then, on Sunday, August 18, we are pleased to be sponsors for the newly reinstated Estes Park Jazz Fest! This is a full 4 hours of amazing music all for FREE!
3-4pm Estes Park Jazz Big Band
4:30-5:30 John Mills Orchestra from Greeley
6-8 Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra from Denver

Last chance to see our talented cast perform three delightful 1-act plays!

Sunday, July 21, 2pm

EPHS Auditorium
Adults in Advance: $22 (Online and at MacDonald Book Shop) PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLINE SALES END 90 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SHOW
Adults at the door: $25
Youth 6-18: $15
https://www.fineartsguild.org/an-evening-of-one-act-plays

Our photos on our last post were not saved by Meta, so second attempt!

Hope to see you there tonight or tomorrow!

Saturday, July 20, 7pm
Sunday, July 21, 2pm
EPHS Auditorium
Adults in Advance: $22 (Online and at MacDonald Book Shop) PLEASE NOTE ONLINE SALES END 90 MINUTES PRIOR TO EACH SHOW
Adults at the door: $25
Youth 6-18: $15
https://www.fineartsguild.org/an-evening-of-one-act-plays

Here's a few photos from dress rehearsal. There are two more chances to see these fabulous short plays. Run time is approximately 1 hour and you will NOT regret spending that hour with us!

Saturday, July 20, 7pm
Sunday, July 21, 2pm

EPHS Auditorium
Adults in Advance: $22 (Online and at MacDonald Book Shop) PLEASE NOTE ONLINE SALES END 90 MINUTES PRIOR TO EACH SHOW
Adults at the door: $25
Youth 6-18: $15
https://www.fineartsguild.org/an-evening-of-one-act-plays

While the Auto Waits: A park bench. A young woman (Samantha Workman) reading, a young man (Douglas Patarroyo) attempts conversation. Interruptors (Denise Shank and Rik Forschmidt), who is who, what is what? You'll have to come find out!

Friday, July 19, 7pm
Saturday, July 20, 7pm
Sunday, July 21, 2pm

EPHS Auditorium
Adults in Advance: $22 (Online and at MacDonald Book Shop)
Adults at the door: $25
Youth 6-18: $15
https://www.fineartsguild.org/an-evening-of-one-act-plays

Enemies: A married couple, disagreements, accusations, He (Greg Lanning) and She (Jenn Bass) go round and round....what will the outcome be? Only one way to find out!

Directed by Lars Sage

Friday, July 19, 7pm
Saturday, July 20, 7pm
Sunday, July 21, 2pm

EPHS Auditorium
Adults in Advance: $22 (Online and at MacDonald Book Shop)
Adults at the door: $25
Youth 6-18: $15
https://www.fineartsguild.org/an-evening-of-one-act-plays

The Back Row: A young movie house manager (Henry Thomas) and a blind woman, former movie star (Kathy Littlejohn) share the back row at the movie theater. Conversation ensues...well, you'll have to hear the rest this weekend!

Directed by Jenn Bass

Friday, July 19, 7pm
Saturday, July 20, 7pm
Sunday, July 21, 2pm

EPHS Auditorium
Adults in Advance: $22 (Online and at MacDonald Book Shop)
Adults at the door: $25
Youth 6-18: $15
https://www.fineartsguild.org/an-evening-of-one-act-plays

EDIT: We apologize profusely! Our scheduled post for Casey on June 15 never made it to our page and FB never notified us of the failure. 🤦🏻‍♀️ It was just discovered today, a month late. If you are on Instagram, it appeared there, right on time. As for Facebook, better late than never!

CAST SPOTLIGHT! Casey will be in 8th grade this fall. He was a featured soloist in Bobcat Beats and sings with the choir at school, as well as plays in the band. He has extensive theater experience dating back to 2018 where he was an ensemble member in "Dorothy in Wonderland", "Broadway Beats", "Princess Whatshername" "The Snow White Musicpalooza" and "Alice in Wonderland". Since moving to Estes, he has had the role of Pugsley in the EPHS production of "The Addams Family" and "Raise Your Voice" at Estes Park Middle School. This is his second production with the guild. You will probably recognize him from his role last year as Prince Eric in "The Little Mermaid Jr.". He's playing two totally different characters this year in addition to being in the ensemble. We're sure lucky to have such a versatile cast member on our team!

His favorite line from the show is: "Pulitzer's poodles"

Tonight's the night! Will you be there? The Blues Dogs always draw a big crowd, so come early, bring your own seating (food and drinks optional!) and be ready to have an evening of great music on us!

Come hear them for FREE at Performance Park, Saturday July 13, 7-9pm

Did you know? The Blues Dogs are equally at home from small dives to large arenas. They have been featured three times at the Greeley Blues Jam arena and the Thunder Mountain Amphitheater. They’ve also been regular favorites at neighborhood events and charity fundraisers.

Come hear them for FREE at Performance Park, Saturday July Come hear them for FREE at Performance Park, Saturday July , 7-9pm

The Blues Dogs Show Band is an eclectic group of musicians who have been entertaining audiences at clubs, festivals, fundraisers, and concerts for over two decades. The band respects the tradition of blues, rock, soul, and R&B genres and explodes that tradition with musical layers full of energy and creativity. The Dogs have shared the stage with a number of renouned musical acts including: Buddy Guy, George Thorogood, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Wynonna Judd, Fast Ball, Buddy Whittington & the Atomic Fireballs, Savoy Brown , Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, the Glenn Kaiser Band, and David Beegle.

Come hear them for FREE at Performance Park, Saturday July 13, 7-9pm

Serving the community through music is the band's joy. No one has more fun at a Blues Dogs event than the band itself. Their infectious energy and joy drive each and every show.

Come hear them for FREE at Performance Park, Saturday July 13, 7-9pm

Live theater returns! Each of these shows packs a punch with twists and turns in a short amount of time. Join us for one or all three performances!

Friday, July 19, 7pm
Saturday, July 20, 7pm
Sunday, July 21, 2pm

EPHS Auditorium
Adults in Advance: $22 (Online and at MacDonald Book Shop)
Adults at the door: $25
Youth 6-18: $15
https://www.fineartsguild.org/an-evening-of-one-act-plays

The Blues Dogs are is eclectic group of scholars, doctors, lawyers, business owners, teachers, and laborers who have a passion for music and the Blues.

Come hear them for FREE at Performance Park, Saturday July 13, 7-9pm

Our July line up is pretty great! Coming up first is another FREE concert at Performance Park. The Blues Dogs will be returning on Saturday, July 13, at 7pm.

Then the following weekend we will be presenting an evening of 1-Act Plays, all directed and performed by locals!

More info on both events coming soon!

LAST CHANCE! The kids performed to an audience of over 250 people last night and it was a HIT! Get to the EPHS Auditorium within the next 90 minutes and you too can have the most delightful afternoon production you've ever seen!

Tickets available at the door $12 General Admission, Children 5 and Under FREE

TECH SPOTLIGHT! This is Lily's second year doing tech for us. Her favorite thing she's worked on this year is the stone New York arch. This year, she most likely be getting some chops on the light board! She'll be going into 8th grade this fall as is also a member of the band.

TECH SPOTLIGHT! Stella is another seasoned tech person, this being her third show with the Guild. She'll be running a follow spot again this year. Her favorite part of the set that she's helped with is the stone wall (the colors are this are just phenomenal and realistic!), and the bridge. We hope the walls help transport you to the city streets of Manhatten the moment you set foot in the auditorium!

TECH SPOTLIGHT! Vivian's first year doing tech is going great so far! She too loves the bridge the most. You'll also have to see if you can spot her moving set pieces around disguised as a Newsie!

TECH SPOTLIGHT! Paige has worked tech for us for several years now and this is her third show. It's great to have a seasoned tech person on our crew! She'll be running one of our follow spots again this year. Even if every year's set has very different skillset demands. Paige's favorite part of tech this year has been building the bridge. We can tell you, EVERYONE loves when they get the direction to be on the bridge! Paige is also a member of the Color Guard/Winter Guard at the High School and has been in choir since middle school. She was on stage for last fall's production of "Chicago" in the Dance Troupe and a Reporter and this last winter's "The Play That Goes Wrong".

TECH SPOTLIGHT! This is Quinn's first year working tech for the Guild, but we have a feeling she'll become a regular! Her favorite part of the set that she has helped with is the flooring for the bridge - an incredibly important part that has become a cast favorite! She'll also be disguised as a Newsie to help move set pieces in between scenes. Quinn is going into 8th grade this fall and is also a member of the choir and band.

TECH SPOTLIGHT! Sophia is in her second year doing tech for the Guild. She's going into 8th grade where is is a member of the choir and band. We love that she is back and taking on many new tasks with a smile! You'll have to watch for her covertly, and not so covertly changing sets blending in as a fellow Newsie. Her favorite contribution this year is learning how to use the jigsaw to cut out the skyline of New York. We know it will be a favorite part of the set for many!

TECH SPOTLIGHT! This is Will's first year doing tech with us and we absolutely love having him on our team! He's got great attention to detail and is eager to learn anything necessary to get the job done. His favorite thing to have built is the stairs that provide a pack entrance onto the bridge on both sides of the set. We love that versatility, too!