Events For May 15th, 2009

Event Start: May 15th, 2009
Event End: May 15th, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Phone #: 970/221-6376
Contact Email: rphillips@fcgov.com
Ticket Price: free
Location: Meet at City Hall's South parking lot, 300 LaPorte Ave
Website: http://www.fcgov.com/planvan

With about 1500 acres of vacant land, is the Mountain Vists area prepared for our city's growth? While many plans establish a wish list for future development (including a high school, community park, commercial center and employment center, the time to refine this vision is now, not later. Senior planner, Pete Wray will take you along East Vine Drive, Timberline Rd, Mountain Vista Dr, and around the Anheuser Busch Brewery to share the how and why behind this area's future.

Van departs from the city hall's south parking lot at 300 Laporte Ave.

Seats on the plan are limited, so sign up today.

Event Start: May 15th, 2009
Event End: May 15th, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact Name: Bee Family Farm
Location: Bee Family Farm, 4320 East Cty Rd 58
Website: http://www.beefamilyfarm.org

The Bee Family Farm Centennial Museum is opening to the public on Friday and Saturdays, May - October. Come visit the museum for a glimpse into the history of farming in Larimer County. The museum provides hands-on activities for children, and the gift shop offers a number of unique, handmade crafts.

There are also trolley rides around the farm from 11am to 2pm. Cost is $1 per person ages 3 and up.

The Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum is located on the east side of I 25 just south of Wellington. From I 25 south, take exit 271 (Mountain Vista to the East Frontage Rd. Go North to Cty Rd 58, then .25 miles east
From the north (Wyoming), take exit 278 to East frontage Rd, Go south 2 miles to Cty Rd 58, then .25 miles east.

Event Start: May 15th, 2009
Event End: May 15th, 2009
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tickets Phone: (970) 224-1010
Tickets Email: education@c4fap.org
Tickets Website: http://www.c4fap.org
Location: The Center for Fine Art Photography
Website: http://www.c4fap.org

Instructor: Valerie Burke

Tuition:
Members - $120.00
Non Members - $160.00

Location:
The Center for Fine Art Photography
(in the Poudre River Arts Center)
400 North College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80524


Course Description:
Participants will explore construction of pinhole cameras from boxes which participants bring; pre-made pinhole cameras which they may have, and available boxes in the class; a brief background on pinhole camera history; and receive an introduction to understanding of pinhole camera angle of view, focal length and its effect on exposure.

Participants will explore ?

* Construction of pinhole cameras from boxes which participants bring; pre-made pinhole cameras which they may have, and available boxes in the class.
* Brief background on pinhole camera history
* Introduction to understanding of pinhole camera angle of view, focal length and its
effect on exposure
* Pinhole making with needles and .002 Brass shim
* Pinhole critique: size, roundness, sharpness, etc.
* Exposure basics explained: Light, Aperture (pinhole), recording surface, Time
* Around the Center shooting
* Collective critique of each session?s pinhole experiences.

Each Participant will need:
Ilford Multi-Grade RC surface 8x10 paper (Pearl, Matt, or Satin surface), a watch,
perseverance and a spirit of adventure.

Event Start: May 15th, 2009
Event End: May 15th, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Contact Name: Morgan Pfaelzer
Contact Email: info@fcmoca.org
Location: Ft Collins Museum of Contemporary Art
Website: http://www.fcmoca.org

FCMOCA will present an exhibition of the paintings of Al Wynne and the ceramic sculptures of his wife, Lou. The exhibition was organized by the Kirkland Museum of Art in Denver. Al Wynne is one of the most important abstract painters in the Western United States. Lou has become known for the castle-like towers and the bowls on stilts she forms using hand built techniques.

Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri: 10am - 6pm
Sat: 12 noon - 5pm
Closed Sunday & Monday

Event Start: May 1st, 2009
Event End: June 1st, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Contact Name: Melanie or Nick
Contact Email: leapoffaith@q.com
Location: 148 W Oak Street

Leap of Faith Fine Art Gallery is now taking submissions for our Grand Opening event on May 1, 2009! We're located in Old Town at 148 W. Oak St, Suite C next to the Taj Mahal. We are looking for original art in any medium, any style and any subject except jewelry and clothing.

Our Mission: To promote artists and contribute to the quality of art and culture in our community and beyond.

Entry Requirements: Open to all U.S. Residents. All art must be for sale and ready for display. Eligible artwork may be paintings, drawings, photography, digital, sculpture and ceramics. All entries will be considered.

Deadlines: All entries must be postmarked by Friday, April 17. Winners will be notified either by telephone or email. Delivery to the gallery is the responsibility of the artist and must be delivered on or before April 30.

Chosen entries: A limited number of entries will be chosen to be displayed in the gallery. Among those chosen, one winner will be decided by public vote. Cash award is determined by the number of entries. Length of display will be from Grand Opening until June 30.

Submission: Send us

Your Name,

Mailing Address,

Day and Evening Phone Number

and Email Address

along with two(2) pictures of each sculpture and/or one(1) picture of each 2-dimensional piece of art entered. JPEG, BMP, PDF, CD-Rom, DVD or prints are accepted (copies only please).

An artist statement or short bio is suggested but not required. Bio should include any awards, displays or installations. This information is strictly for Leap of Faith use. We will never sell, trade or give away any of your information.

Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your content.

Entry Fees: Cost is $5 per piece entered. You may enter as many pieces as you wish. Please send check or money order payable to Leap of Faith.

Send entries to:

Leap of Faith Fine Art Gallery
148 W. Oak St. Suite C
Fort Collins, CO 80524

If you have any questions feel free to send us an email. We'll get back to you right away.

Event Start: April 15th, 2009
Event End: May 16th, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone #: (970) 224-1010
Contact Email: info@c4fap.org
Ticket Price: Free
Location: South Gallery at The Center for Fine Art Photography
Website: http://www.c4fap.org

A special photography exhibition showcasing the pinhole
photography of Valerie Burke, Michael Butts, and Mark James.

* Panel Discussion with the Artists
April 23, 2009 6:00 - 9:00 pm
RSVP via Email to Education@c4fap.org

* Artist and Public Reception
May 1st, 2009 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Event Start: May 15th, 2009
Event End: May 15th, 2009
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tickets Website: http://www.lctix.com
Location: Lincoln Center

Celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the "Wind in the Willows" when the Debut Players join Mole, Rat, Badger and the incorrigible Toad.

Shows are at 7pm on May, 8,9, 15 and 16. There are matinees at 1 pm on May 9, 10 and 16.

The Fort Collins Convention & Visitors Bureau thanks Arts Alive for their assistance with the Cultural Calendar.

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