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Elation Center for the Arts serves the people of the southwest region of the USA and beyond by cultivating an appreciation for the arts. ECA offers life enrichment programs focused on preserving our cultural heritage. These programs include community concerts; music assemblies and performance residencies for schools; performance opportunities for accomplished and aspiring artists; and classes in the arts for students of all ages and backgrounds. Concert proceeds help support these programs.

Contact us at 970-731-3117

Our Next Concert Event August 2008

To Be Announced

Our June 2008 Concert -The Killens

The Killens
All Original Country, Folk, Rock & Pop
Saturday, June 14th at the Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse 7 pm

Michael and Dianne Killen are a husband and wife duo who perform their unique style of alternative inspirational music to audiences all across the country. Michael is an Emmy winning composer and television producer and Dianne is an award winning singer who’s voice has been heard on the Lifetime cable series “Any Day Now” and on the daytime drama “The Guiding Light.” They have appeared on The Grand Ole Opry, and have shared the stage with The Beach Boys at The Great North American RV Rally.

Their upbeat musical philosophy can be heard on the duos four CD’s including their newest collection, “Eagles and Horses." All four CD's are available at cdbaby.com. If you like upbeat, harmony filled songs with melodies that stick with you, these albums are for you!

Also check out the Killens television and video work by visiting highhorsevideo.com. Michael & Dianne have been producing programming for RFD-TV including the popular weekly series "Ride Smart with Craig Cameron." Not only do they shoot and edit the series, the half hour show features music by the Killens as well.

Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse is located at 230 Port Avenue in the Vista subdivision of Pagosa Lakes. Take 160 to Vista Blvd. Turn north on Vista and left on Port. The clubhouse is at the end of Port in the PLPOA complex.

Advance tickets - $12.00

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Our April 2008 Concert

Jerry Barlow

Master Celtic Guitarist

Jerry Barlow
7 p.m. Saturday, April 26th
at the Pagosa Lake Clubhouse $12-$15  tickets

 

Elation Center for the Arts presents Jerry Barlow, a master Celtic-style guitarist from Denver, performing a concert of lively jigs, spirited reels, beautiful airs and original compositions at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse.

Jerry Barlow, a master Celtic-style guitarist from Denver, performing a concert of lively jigs, spirited reels, beautiful airs and original compositions at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse.

     
Our March 2008 Concert Event

      On Top of the World

               Johnny K & Jazz Ensemble

Saturday, March 22nd at the Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse

Advance Tickets - $12.00 order online or buy at Higher Grounds

Johnny K
On Top of the World: Songs of the Great Crooners...

features the fabulous Johnny K with a stunning back-up jazz ensemble lead by the legendary John Graves.

Inspired by the music of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Johnny brings to Pagosa an amazing tribute to these vocal greats from the golden age of American Jazz.

 




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“On Top of the World: Songs of the Great Crooners,” is a concert featuring the fabulous Johnny K with a stunning jazz ensemble lead by the legendary John Graves, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at the Pagosa Lake Clubhouse. The concert is sponsored by Elation Center for the Arts.

A young guy who’s got the magic of the great jazz singers of the past, Johnny K has an innate sense of showmanship.

Johnny made his first stage debut at the tender age of 4 in the musical Annie Get Your Gun. He went on to other musical productions including Oliver and Anything Goes, and performed with a group called Kids of the Century. He performed with the California Boys Choir at the Hollywood Bowl, with the London Royal Opera and the Los Angeles Opera Company.

Jazz seduced Johnny at the age of sixteen. Inspired by the music of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Fats Waller, Johnny pursued a career in the music business performing jazz standards and original numbers as well as recording and producing other artists.

Johnny has worked in the film industry since the age of 10. He appeared in the films Alligator, Bright Shining Lie, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, and the NBC television show Throb. He also worked behind the camera on Fear Factor, Wild and Crazy Kids, The Bachelorette and Ultimate Revenge.

A highly talented and likeable guy, Johnny brings passion and creativity to everything he pursues. Come enjoy his singing and the inspiration of his accompanists at “On Top of the World: Songs of the Great Crooners.”

Advance tickets to “On Top of the World” for $12 are available at Higher Grounds Coffee Company and online at elationarts.org. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults. Young people, 18 and under, are invited to attend at no charge.

Free desserts and coffee will be provided at intermission. Please bring a dessert to share if you wish. If you would like to help make this event a success by volunteering your help, please call 731-3117. 

Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse is located at 230 Port Ave. in the Vista subdivision of Pagosa Lakes. Take 160 to Vista Boulevard. Turn north on Vista and left on Port. The clubhouse is at the end of Port in the PLPOA complex.

 

JohnmyK & John Graves

Johnny K and John Graves

 
August   Workshops and Classes

What's New

August Workshops and Classes

Free Workshops !

ECA offers a free workshop introduction to many classes.

Come and see how fun these traditional dance and music styles are to learn - even for the complete beginner. If you would like to experience learning in a relaxed, low-pressure setting these workshops are for you. Call 731-3117 to register.

Next Free Workshop - Saturday August 9th

2pm - The Ancient Art of Hand Drumming

3pm - The Native American Flute

Classes

July 2008 – Adult drumming classes every Tuesday at 6 pm

Beginning Native American Flute
Mondays at 11am

new beginning classes starting in August 2008- join now!
731-3117

          hand drum                 Carla Flute          

 

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ABOUT ELATION CENTER FOR THE ARTS

 

Nonprofit Status

Elation Center for the Arts is a qualified tax exempt nonprofit organization designated as a 501 (c) (3) organization by the Internal Revenue service.

 

Elation Center for the Arts Mission Statement

Elation Center for the Arts preserves the folk heritage of music and dance from around the world, and utilizes these traditions as a basis for new explorations in the performing arts, by:

1. Developing and implementing cultural enrichment programs for children.

2. Providing community concerts for under served rural populations in the Southwest.

3. Providing a community outreach through the arts, by serving children from low-to-middle income families and senior citizens.

4. Serving as an advocate for arts in education, through presentations that explain the importance of the arts in childhood development.

5. Providing schools with arts-in-education programs, which enhance the social studies curriculum, by teaching students about music and dance from different cultures.

 

Program Directors

Elation’s program directors, Carla and Paul Roberts, use international folk dance and music as a basis for new explorations in the performing arts. The Roberts have devoted themselves to the cultural enrichment of children for over 20 years. Their school assemblies and performing arts residencies are popular throughout the Southwestern US.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

ECA welcomes volunteer involvement. Our volunteers help set up and clean up before, during, and after events, give us invaluable advice and assistance, and give of their time and expertise in many ways.We couldn't do it without you!

If you live in Pagosa and would like to be on our team, please give ECA a call at 731-3117

 

Events

Most of our Concert and Workshop Events are held at the a Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse. Dessert and beverages are provided by ECA during intermission.
The clubhouse is located at the PLPOA complex, 230 Port Avenue, in the Vista subdivision of Pagosa Lakes. Take 160 to Vista Blvd. Turn north onVista and left on Port. Tickets are sold at the door and in advance at the Higher Grounds Coffee company. They are also available online here. Come early to get the best seats. Our ECA information number is 731-3117.

 

Admission Prices

We help fund our programs through donations and concert proceeds. This enables us to offer classes at an extremely reasonable rate. Concerts are $8.00 to $20.00 for adults. Children's admission to concerts are usually free . Check specific event for details on admission.

 

RESIDENCIES

Elation Center for the Arts provides schools with arts in education programs that enhance the curriculum and help young people develop their potential academically, socially and emotionally.

"A World of Music" Residency - Cultural awareness through the performing arts

A select group of 35 gorgeously costumes students perform an exciting and colorful concert of music and dance from around the world for the entire school with Paul and Carla Roberts. This residency offers students an opportunity to gain greater awareness and appreciation for different cultures, and helps them develop their artistic abilities and teamwork skills.

A World of Music residencies range from one to five days for most schools.

"Ancient Cultures" Residency

A model arts program developed in Pagosa Springs that combines a music and dance performance with social studies curriculum. The production is a unique blend of music, stories dances and skits from around the world, with over 120 students wearing elaborate, colorful costumes.

"Ancient Cultures" residencies can be three to eight weeks for a school wide immersion.

"Students come away from this program with a multi-sensory understanding of social studies," according to Pagosa Springs Intermediate School Principal Mark DeVoti. "They get a chance to relive ancient history in a way I've never seen before. Thanks to Paul and Carla Roberts, students are able to take what they only used to get in textbooks and bring it to life."

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