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2011
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JANUARY • FEBRUARY • MARCH • APRIL MAY • JUNE • JULY • AUGUST • SEPTEMBER OCTOBER • NOVEMBER • DECEMBER Year-Round |
MAY
May 2 (Mon), 7:00pm–9:30pm
Spring Sing Thing
Music Department production. Faculty, staff, community, $10. All students and kids free.
Trinidad State Junior College
Massari Theatre, Broom and State Strees.
719-846-5474
May 2 (Mon)
Trinidad History Museum Opens for the Season
Trinidad History Museum
312 E. Main St.
719-846-7217
May 3 (Tues)
A.R. Mitchell Museum Opens for the Season
A.R. Mitchell Museum
150 East Main St.
719-846-4224
May 4 (Wed), 7:00pm–9:30pm
Musical Theatre Gala
Music Department production. Faculty, staff, community, $10. All students and kids free.
Trinidad State Junior College
Massari Theatre, Broom and State Streets.
719-846-5474
May 5 (Thu), 5:30pm–7:30pm
Atlan Aztec Dancers
Traditional Azteca/Mexica dancing from the valley of Mexico/Tenochtitlan. These cosmic dancers celebrate the mathematical and astrological relationship the Aztecs have with nature. Dance performance, 1.5-hour show, $5, covers refreshments. Under 12 free.
A.R. Mitchell Museum
150 East Main St.
719-846-4224
May 6 (Fri), 6:00pm–8:30pm
Louden-Henritze Archaeology Museum Open House
6pm–7pm: Atlatl and flint knapping demonstrations in the pit.
7pm–8pm: Berg Building. Speaker-Jordan Pickrell, Ph. D student, will talk about her research at Old Las Animas, a town site on the Arkansas River Valley. Her talk will focus on what life was like in this frontier town from 1869 to 1888.
8pm-9pm: Tour the museum and refreshments.
Trinidad State Junior College
College Library, Lower Level
600 Prospect St.
719-846-5508
May 6 (Fri), 7:00pm–9:30pm
Pro Concerts: "Opera, Art Song, and All That Jazz"
Tim Kennedy at the Music Department. Faculty, staff, community, $10. All students and kids free.
Trinidad State Junior College
Massari Theater
Broom and State Streets
719-846-5474
May 7 (Sat), 11am–12:30pm
Hooked on Art: Hispanic Dollmaking for Kids
Class is free for kids ages 11 & up.
A.R. Mitchell Museum
150 East Main St.
719-846-4224
May 10-11 (Tues, Wed), 7pm
Trinidad Community Chorale Spring Concert
United Methodist Church
216 Broom St.
May 11 (Wed), 7pm
CU Contemporary Dance Works
CU in the Community dance presentation. Adults $4; seniors and children $3. TSJC students free with an ID.
Trinidad State Junior College
Massari Theatre
Broom and State Streets
May 13–Sept 18
Seasonal Fishing Contest
Largest fish by weight caught during the 2011 summer season will receive a 2-night stay for 2 in the lodge (holidays excluded). Fish must be brought to the Store by the Shore in a fresh-caught state the day of catch to be weighed, photographed, and logged in.
Monument Lake Resort
4789 Highway 12
719-868-2226
May 17 (Tues), 6:30pm–8pm
Jack Kerouac Night at the Mitchell Museum
Retracing Kerouac's visit to Trinidad on this very same night of the full moon. Readings, discussion, stories, music, in a coffee house atmosphere. Free admission.
A.R. Mitchell Museum
150 East Main St.
719-846-4224
May 19 (Thu), 7pm–9pm
Sam Bachicha Concert
Always a fun evening! Admission $10.
A.R. Mitchell Museum
150 East Main St.
719-846-4224
May 20 (Fri)
Primero H.S. Fundraiser Golf Tournament
Trinidad Municipal Golf Course
1417 Nolan Drive
719-846-4015
May 28, 29, 30 (Sat-Mon), 11am–?
Earth Mountain Education Farm Open House Campout
Tour the farm and enjoy music on the mountain.Camping available.
Earth Mountain Education Farm
17613 County Road 31.9,
Weston, CO
719-680-0215
earthmountainfarm.org
May 28–30 (Sat-Mon)
45th Annual Memorial Day Golf Tournament
Trinidad Municipal Golf Course
1417 Nolan Drive
719-846-4015
JUNE
June 4 (Sat), 7am–4pm
15th Annual Stonewall Fishing Tournament
No fishing license required this day. Monument Lake Resort vehicle entrance fee collected at the gate. Boats not permitted. Bait available. Trout and salmon only.
Registration: 7am. Adults $20; youth $15.
Orientation: 8am.
Fishing: 9am–3pm.
Awards: 4pm.
Early mail-in registration deadline is May 20. Adults $15, youth $12. Forms are available on www.stonewallfire.
Monument Lake Resort
4789 Highway 12
719-868-2249
monumentlakeresort.com
June 4 (Sat), 11am
Watercolor Demo
By Frank LaLumia, one of the nation’s foremost watercolorists. Free admission.
A.R. Mitchell Museum
150 East Main St.
719-846-4224
June 10, 11, 12 (Fri-Sun)
Santa Fe Trail Festival
Festivities include live music, street dance, carnival rides, historic reenactments, Native American and folklore dancers, car & bike show, 5K run, pet parade, and more. Downtown Trinidad.
Friday noon–10pm; Saturday 10am–11pm; Sunday 10am–5pm.
719-846-9285
trinidadchamber@comcast.net
June 11-12 (Sat-Sun), all day
Latin Invitational Golf Tournament
Sign-up recommended a month in advance.
Trinidad Municipal Golf Course
1417 Nolan Drive
719-846-4015
June 16 (Thu)
Poetry and Pizza
An evening of poetry readings by the kids from Colorado Poet Laueate Dave Mason’s workshop plus the High School Poets. Free admission.
A.R. Mitchell Museum
150 East Main St.
719-846-4224
June 19 (Sun), morning
Father's Day Classic Golf Tournament
Trinidad Municipal Golf Course
1417 Nolan Drive
719-846-4015
June 24 (Fri), 12pm
XTO Golf Tournament
Trinidad Municipal Golf Course
1417 Nolan Drive
719-846-4015
June 25 (Sat), 10am–noon
Greek Architecture for Kids
Hands-on workshop about classical architecture and buildings in Trinidad that use classical elements. Best for children ages 6–12. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-register by calling 719-846-7217. Admission fee is by donation. All proceeds benefit the Trinidad History Museum Education Fund or the Baca-Bloom Heritage Gardens. Your donations are greatly appreciated!
History Museum Education Center
312 E. Main St
719-846-7217
June 30 (Thu) 10am
An American Ikon: Louis Tikas and the Ludlow Massacre
Exhibit opens in the Davenport Gallery
Trinidad History Museum
312 E. Main St.
719-846-7217
June 30 (Thu)
Annual Invitational and Quick Draw/Auction Show.
Opens at the A.R. Mitchell Museum (no reception).
150 East Main St.
719-846-4224
JULY
TBA
Adventure Day Camp
Limited enrollment for ages 3-6 (call today to sign up).
Earth Mountain Education Farm
17613 County Road 31.9
Weston, CO
719-680-0215
earthmountainfarm.org
TBA
3-Day Youth Tepee Camp
Open to children ages 8 and up.
The Outdoor School at Earth Mountain Education Farm
17613 County Road 31.9
Weston, CO. 719-680-0215
earthmountainfarm.org
July 9 (Sat), 10:00am–12:30pm
Quick Draw by Invitational Artists
Breakfast reception on the Las Animas County Courthouse lawn followed by a walk to the A. R. Mitchell Museum at 150 East Main St. for an auction of the Quick-Draw pieces. Concert in the evening by Shannie. Open to the public.
719-846-4224
July 9-10 (Sat-Sun), all day
Azar Invitational Golf Tournament
Sign-up recommended two weeks in advance.
Trinidad Municipal Golf Course
1417 Nolan Drive
719-846-4015
July 15-16 (Fri-Sat), all day
Raton Basin API Golf Tournament
Trinidad Municipal Golf Course
1417 Nolan Drive
719-846-4015
July 16–17 (Sat-Sun)
Mt. Carmel Festival
Continuous live entertainment, a parade, delicious food, and vendor booths. Artists and craftspersons, ethnic products, and specialty items. Saturday parade at 12:30 proceeds west on Main Street from Oak to Animas, then north to Church Street, where it disbands. Festival Saturday 1:30pm-10:30pm & Sunday noon- 7:30 pm.
Mt. Carmel Health, Wellness and Community Center
Corner of Robinson and Alta Streets
303-761-3270
JLGerardi@aol.com
July 30 (Sat), 11:30am–12:30pm
Trinidad Historical Society Picnic
A.R. Mitchell Museum
150 East Main St.
719-846-4224
Late July, TBA
Growing Up Greek in Colorado
Evening presentation by Panayoti Kelaidis, Senior Curator and Director of Denver Botanic Gardens Outreach Program. Admission fee is by donation. All proceeds benefit the Trinidad History Museum Education Fund or the Baca-Bloom Heritage Gardens. Your donations are greatly appreciated!
Trinidad History Museum
312 E. Main
719-846-7217
Late July, TBA
Gardening in Colorado
Morning talk by Panayoti Kelaidis, Senior Curator and Director of Denver Botanic Gardens Outreach Program. Admission: $5 per person.
Trinidad History Museum Baca-Bloom Heritage Gardens
312 E. Main St.
719-846-7217
AUGUST
August 6-7 (Sat-Sun), mornings
Senior Open Golf Tournament
Trinidad Municipal Golf Course
1417 Nolan Drive
719-846-4015
August 12, 13, 14 (Fri-Sun)
9th Annual Snap Pea Jamboree
Sustainable living exhibits, solar-powered stage, organic garden tours, medicinal mountain herb hike, and more. Camping available. $15 per person.
Earth Mountain Education Farm
17613 County Road 31.9
Weston, CO
719-680-0215
earthmountainfarm.org
TBA
Adventure Day Camp
For ages 7–11.
The Outdoor School at Earth Mountain Education Farm
17613 County Road 31.9
Weston, CO
719-680-0215
earthmountainfarm.org
August 18 (Thu), 7pm
Buried Unsung: Louis Tikas and the Ludlow Massacre
Presentation by author and scholar Zeese Papanikolas. Admission fee is by donation. All proceeds benefit the Trinidad History Museum Education Fund or the Baca-Bloom Heritage Gardens. Your donations are greatly appreciated!
Pioneer Room, Sullivan Student Center
Trinidad State Junior College
600 Prospect St.
719-846-7217
August 20-21 (Sat-Sun), all day
Happy Valley Golf Tournament
Trinidad Municipal Golf Course
1417 Nolan Drive
719-846-4015
August 25 (Thu), 5:30pm–8:00pm
Ranch Romance Art Show
Opening reception at 5:30. Photos, paintings, history and memorabilia from ranches in the area. Free admission.
A.R. Mitchell Museum
150 East Main St.
719-846-4224
August 26 (Fri)
Trinidaddio Pre-Fest Party
This year's headliner is Rosie Ledet, the "Zydeco Sweetheart." Tentatively scheduled to take place at the El Rancho Bar and Café, 1901 Santa Fe Trail. Trinidaddiobluesfest.com.
August 27 (Sat)
Trinidaddio Blues Fest XIII
Thousands gather every year in Trinidad’s Central Park for a stellar lineup of blues performers. Trinidaddiobluesfest.com.
SEPTEMBER
Sept 1 (Thu), 7pm
Heritage Tourism and Historic Preservation in Colorado and Crete
Presentation by James Stratis of History Colorado. Admission fee is by donation. All proceeds benefit the Trinidad History Museum Education Fund or the Baca-Bloom Heritage Gardens. Your donations are greatly appreciated!
Pioneer Room, Sullivan Student Center
Trinidad State Junior College
600 Prospect St.
719-846-7217
September 3-5 (Sat-Mon)
71st Annual Labor Day Golf Tournament
Trinidad Municipal Golf Course
1417 Nolan Drive
719-846-4015
Sep 24 (Sat)
Chamber Golf Tourney
Location and details TBA.
Trinidad & Las Animas County Chamber of Commerce
719-846-9285
trinidadchamber@comcast.net
OCTOBER
October 1-2 (Sat-Sun), mornings
Fall Classic Golf Tournament
Trinidad State Invitational
Trinidad Municipal Golf Course
1417 Nolan Drive
719-846-4015
October 2 (Sun), 11pm-3pm
Opa! A Greek Festival
Featuring lively music from the different regions of Greece performed by Serefe, a group of talented musicians from the Denver-Boulder area. Enjoy presentations about Greek Americans in Las Animas County and the close relationship between the Greek and Lebanese communities. Other festivities include storytelling, a tour of the Greek Vegetable Garden, and yummy Greek food that will be available for purchase. Admission: $5 per person; free for children ages five and under, for members of History Colorado with current membership cards, and for the 2011 volunteers at the Trinidad History Museum.
Trinidad History Museum
312 E. Main St.
719-846-7217
Oct 29 6:30pm Sat–8am Sun
Ghost Stories–Pajama Party for Kids
A.R. Mitchell Museum
150 East Main St.
719-846-4224
JANUARY
APRIL
April 2 (Sat), 9am–6pm
First Annual Trinidad Home & Services Show
Las Animas County Fairgrounds EXPO Center. Concessions and children's play area available.
Trinidad & Las Animas County Chamber of Commerce
719-846-9285
April 4 (Mon)
Secrets of Polynesian Navigation
CU in the Community program. Adults, $4; seniors & children, $3; TSJC students free with ID.
Massari Theatre
Broom and State Streets
Trinidad State Junior College
April 16 (Sat), 11am–2pm
Family Fun Fair
Celebrating the Week of the Young Child, the child-centered event will include a variety of fun-filled and educational activities along with information booths aimed at young children and their families. mapodaca@sccog.net.
April 9 (Sat), 3pm–7pm
Wine Tasting at Tire Shop Wine & Spirits
Come taste a fine selections of wines! Free.
601 W. Main St.
719-846-6200
April 13–16 (Wed-Sat), 7pm
Murder Is a Game
Trinidad State Junior College Theatre Department production.
Massari Theatre, Broom and State Streets
719-846-5475
April 14–29, 10:30–5:30 daily
Trinidad Area Local Artists’ Show
Free admission.
Corazon Gallery
149 E. Main St.
Trinidad CO
719-846-4224
April 15–June 18
Mitchell’s Legacy
Features the artwork of students and instructors since the Art Department at Trinidad State Junior College was founded in 1945 by Trinidad’s famed cowboy-artist A.R. Mitchell. Opening at 5:30 pm, April 15. Colorado Poet Laureate David Mason will give a poetry reading at 7pm. Free admission.
A.R. Mitchell Museum
150 E. Main St.
719-846-4224
April 23 (Fri), 10am–4pm
Earth Day Celebration
10:00am Fun-filled day starts with an enjoyable stroll along the river walk.
12:00pm Meditation circle in Cimino Park dedicated to the Earth and Japan's earthquake and tsunami victims.
12:30pm A short bike run for the whole family and planning for annual bike parade beginning 2012. You are encouraged to ride your bike to the park.
1:00pm Healthy lunch and bake Sale at the Co-op, 200 Elm St.
2:00-4:00pm At the Co-op, a presentation of The 11th Hour, actor Leonardo DiCaprio's documentary on the global environmental crisis. Tapping the brains of leading scientists and thinkers—including Stephen Hawking and Mikhail Gorbachev—the film ultimately delivers a hopeful message.
719-846-7869
trinidadcommunitycoop@gmail.com
April 15 (Fri), 3pm–7pm
Beer Tasting at Tire Shop Wine & Spirits
Come taste a fine selection of beers! Free.
601 W. Main St.
719-846-6200
April 23 (Sat)
Earth Mountain Education Farm's Earth Day Spring Concert and Silent Auction
Location and details TBA.
April 28 (Thu), 6:00pm–8:30pm
Students on Stage
Music Department production. Faculty, Staff, Community, $5. Students and kids free.
Massari Theatre, Broom and State Streets
719-846-5474
April 29 (Fri), 3pm–7pm
Beer Tasting at Tire Shop Wine & Spirits
Come taste a fine selections of beers! Free.
601 W. Main St.
719-846-6200
April 29 (Sat), 7:00pm–9:30pm
Pro Concerts: "Songs My Father Taught Me"
Alison England-Sam presents. Tickets adults $10. All students and kids free.
Trinidad State Junior College
Massari Theatre
Broom and State Streets
719-846-5474
April 30 (Sat), 3p –7pm
Wine Tasting at the Tire Shop Wine & Spirits
Come taste a fine selections of wines! Free.
601 W. Main St.
719-846-6200