Community Calendar

Magic Circle Players: Sweeney Todd
May 8 –30

An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun! Book by Hugh Wheeler, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Michelle Terry, Assistant Director Allyson Crosby. Tickets at magiccircleplayers.com. Magic Circle Players, 420 S 12th St, Montrose. Box office: 970-249-7838. Family discounts available through the box office!

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May has been designated Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Across the nation, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders contribute to a rich and deeply rooted heritage. We will be showing a film related to this month’s heritage.

Magic Circle Players: Sweeney Todd
May 8 –30

An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun! Book by Hugh Wheeler, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Michelle Terry, Assistant Director Allyson Crosby. Tickets at magiccircleplayers.com. Magic Circle Players, 420 S 12th St, Montrose. Box office: 970-249-7838. Family discounts available through the box office!

Magic Circle Players: Sweeney Todd
May 8 –30

An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun! Book by Hugh Wheeler, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Michelle Terry, Assistant Director Allyson Crosby. Tickets at magiccircleplayers.com. Magic Circle Players, 420 S 12th St, Montrose. Box office: 970-249-7838. Family discounts available through the box office!

Magic Circle Players: Sweeney Todd
May 8 –30

An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun! Book by Hugh Wheeler, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Michelle Terry, Assistant Director Allyson Crosby. Tickets at magiccircleplayers.com. Magic Circle Players, 420 S 12th St, Montrose. Box office: 970-249-7838. Family discounts available through the box office!

May 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Doors at 6:45 PM || “Writing”/Pitching/Editing at 7:00 PM || FREE Creative Experience
Please bring: Your sense of humor, something to write on, and something to write with!

Participants get a complimentary beverage or a drink coupon for a future Sherbino program, because comedy should be loose, not thirsty!
Looking to stretch your creative muscles? Just want some free funny on a Wednesday night? You’re in luck! The Sherbino is launching a brand-new program: Sherbino Writers Room: Sketch Comedy!

Led by long-time Sherbino Night Live writer and local comedic comrade Lexi Trachy, this drop-in writing group welcomes anyone interested in writing (or just laughing through) sketch comedy. Whether you’re a seasoned joke-slinger or just sketch-curious, no experience is necessary; everyone is welcome!

Meetings will take place on the following dates:

May 13 — 7:00–8:30 pm
May 27 — 7:00–8:30 pm
What to expect from a Writers Room session:

Table reads of group work
Group idea sharing and editing
Brainstorming games and inspiration exercises
Collaborative idea-sharing
Laughs (hopefully)
Let’s get writing. Let’s get weird. Let’s get funny again.

📝 Helpful Homework before you come:
Watch these handy videos to get “warm” before coming to the meetings:
WATCH THIS: https://youtu.be/uLzw99DOPN8
WATCH THIS: https://youtu.be/FrGKqugNuU8
WATCH THIS: https://youtu.be/W0BvOyQwnIc
Pick a direction and go deeper:
Develop a sketch, character, or scene based on:
The Tourism Council / Marketing Theme, or
The Family Vacation Narrative
❓Open Questions for the Group
What is the arc of the family vacation? Where do they start and where do they end?
How do the tourism board and family storylines intersect?
What’s the climax of the show? Does it end with the OurAVision contest?
What surprises or twists could we include in the finale?

Downtown Paonia sparkles with creativity during Final Friday Frolics. The last Friday of each month, year-round, visit galleries, studios, boutiques and restaurants. Enjoy our tasty local food and wine, mingle with the community and find the perfect treasure to take home. You never know what you might find…wine tasting, farm-to-table dinners, live music, exhibition openings and more!

Participating Venues (venues vary month-to-month; please check venue websites for current offering):
- Big B’s Delicious Orchards
- Blue Sage Center for the Arts
- Chrysalis Barrel Aged Beer
- Cirque Boutique & Gallery
- Elsewhere Studios
- Grapevine Gallery
- Horse Cow 57
- Louie’s Loft
- Lucille Lucas Gallery
- Paonia Books
- Paonia Clayworks
- Paradise Theatre of Paonia
- Pollinate Paonia
- PUB
- Refinery Paonia
- Robin’s Nest (formerly Trader Mags)
- Root & Vine Market
- The Hearth by The Learning Council
- The Looking Glass Gallery by Shannon Richardson

2023 Dates:
- Friday, January 27th
- Friday, February 24th
- Friday, March 31st
- Friday, April 28th
- Friday, May 26th
- Friday, June 30th
- Friday, July 28th
- Friday, August 25th
- Friday, September 29th
- Friday, October 27th
- Friday, November 24th
- Friday, December 29th

Magic Circle Players: Sweeney Todd
May 8 –30

An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun! Book by Hugh Wheeler, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Michelle Terry, Assistant Director Allyson Crosby. Tickets at magiccircleplayers.com. Magic Circle Players, 420 S 12th St, Montrose. Box office: 970-249-7838. Family discounts available through the box office!

Saturday, May 30, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Bring on the Summer Youth Festival!

Are you looking for things to do this summer? Come to Riverbottom Park and get a taste of all the cool summer programs offered in our community for kids and families. We also have a very special guest…Wilder! Meet your kids amazing outdoor friend – half yeti and half mountain goat. Wilder is on a mission to help children discover all the magic awaiting them just outside the door!

Friends of Youth and Nature is sponsoring fun activities including pie and watermelon eating contest, gelly ball games, relay races, duck races, yard games, bubbles, nature mystery box, and so much more.

MRD is hosting soccer and basketball skills clinics, strider bike instruction and some other fun activities that will certainly entice your kids to sign up for their cool outdoor summer programs.

The book bike from Montrose Regional Library will bring a variety of books for summer reading.

As a special treat, Finesse is providing free youth haircuts to get you ready for the summer.

Enjoy an afternoon of summer games, music, food, drinks, sweet treat and fun prizes. Riverbottom Park, Montrose. (more info/schedule of events at www.foyan.org)