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February 2008
Friday FTR show canceled
News release from John Anglim with Flat Top Reed:
“Well there must be something in the water these days…
Due to an inadvertant double booking at the Cavett House, the Flat Top Reed Show set for this Friday, 2/29 has been re-scheduled.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 15th in the bar at the Cavett House. Music starts at 9 pm. Sorry for the inconvenience, but we’re happy to be a little flexible to help out our friends at the Cavett House. We hope to see you soon!
Paul Harshman hosts the blues jam at Boomers this Tuesday, March 4th. Music at 7:30pm No Cover.”
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Sweater Day next month
I thought I should post this before I forget.
March 20, is being promoted as “Sweater Day” in honor of Fred Rogers (you know, Mr. Rogers “… It’s a wonderful day in the neighborhood…”) on what would have been his 80th birthday.
I loved “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” He made me believe that make believe worlds of puppets might possibly exist.
Here’s a link to the AP story on our site.
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Read it - straight from The Cabaret
Here’s the exact news release about the temporary closure of The Cabaret Dinner Theatre from The Cabaret.
The Cabaret has reopened but still needs help
“The Cabaret Dinner Theatre in Grand Junction reopened this morning, after having its assets seized by the State of Colorado on Thursday, February 22, 2008 for failure to pay taxes.
The theatre found itself in a major financial hole due in part to a tumultuous fiscal 2007 and sluggish ticket sales in January, 2008. Through major corporate restructuring in 2007, the Cabaret reduced its overhead substantially. However the company was temporarily unable to make its required regular tax payments.
Through support from the community, and a new investment program, Executive Producer and Managing Member Kirk McConnell was able to secure enough funding to pay off the back tax debt to the state and reopen on Monday, February 25, 2008 at noon.
But the theatre is still in need of help. The Cabaret lost over $25,000 during the forced closure because of the cancellation of five shows and the temporary shut-down of the Spotlight Lounge. This, coupled with the past debt load leaves the business with a major financial burden.
Anyone who wishes to assist the Cabaret in overcoming its current financial problems may do so in any one of several ways:
Non-tax-deductible donations may be made to the Cabaret Community Support Fund at Grand Valley National Bank in Grand Junction.
The Cabaret also has a new program, which allows interested parties to invest in individual productions. These investments yield attractive returns for short-term investments.
Businesses can help by purchasing advertising and corporate sponsorships, and by booking private houses.
Finally, patrons and supporters may still help by continuing to buy tickets, bringing their friends, and purchasing season tickets.
The outpouring of support from the community at large has been remarkable. With that continued support, the Cabaret will continue to delight audiences for years to come.”
Here is a link to The Cabaret’s Web site.
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CABARET CLOSES
The Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 701 Main St. and The Spotlight Lounge were shut down Thursday afternoon for nonpayment of taxes.
Ticket holders for “The Goodbye Girl” may call Kirk McConnell at 234-2224 to request reimbursement or reschedule for a later date.
Tonight’s show at The Spotlight and Saturday night’s show with Flat Top Reed and Craig Kingfish Griffin were canceled. Flat Top Reed will play at the Hot Tomato in Fruita on Saturday instead.
Look for more information about The Cabaret’s closure in The Daily Sentinel and GJSentinel.com.
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Winefest art contest update
TODAY (Friday, Feb. 8) is the LAST day to submit artwork to the first ever Colorado Mountain Winefest art contest. The winning submission will don all 2008 Winefest promotional material.
Click here to see the Winefest contest details.
The opening reception for the art contest entries including the winning piece is next Friday (Feb. 15) from 5 - 8 p.m. at The Blue Pig Gallery, 119 W. Third St. in Palisade.
View the artwork at The Blue Pig from Feb. 15 - 24.
Winefest this year is Sept. 18-21.
*Image courtesy of Colorado Mountain Winefest.
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Comedy at Rum Bay & Glen Phillips update
THIS JUST IN:
A brand new weekly event is starting up at Rum Bay night club — a comedy night.
Rum Bay Saturday Comedy Club begins this Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. with two nationally touring comedians. There will also be free food from Omar’s Catering.
Next Saturday two Denver comedians will do stand up.
Tickets to the show cost $15 the day of the show, or $12 in advance. You must be 21 or older to attend.
Following the comedy acts a DJ will play hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s with current top 40 music finishing off the night.
Just a reminder:
Singer songwriter Glen Phillips of the 90s pop rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket, is playing an acoustic set in Grand Junction on Friday, Feb. 8, at 8:30 p.m. at The Far East Center.
As of today, tickets to see Phillips with opening act Jonathan Kingham are NOT sold out. You can still buy tickets at The Far East Center, 1530 North Ave. or at New York Moon Boutique, 200 W. Grand Ave.
Tickets cost $22 in advance or $25 the day of the show.
Check for more information about Phillips’ acoustic performance in Friday’s issue of Out & About.
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