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Community music festivals are synonymous with summer in western Colorado. This year, the non-profit organization Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities decided to host a music series at its location in Rifle as a fundraiser for its cause and to give residents an opportunity to enjoy some local music in an enjoyable community setting.
Volunteer and musician Elliott Leonard, who helped organize the music series, said the event is going to be a nice way for people to familiarize themselves with the council and what it does.
“The council decided it was time to draw some attention and to let people in the community know that we are out here and what we are doing,” Leonard said.
With close to 25 years of experience as a musician in the area, Leonard thought it made sense to have local bands, such as this Thursday's performance by Dave and Bruce's Traveling Fun Show, play the first summer music series, Leonard said.
“It means a lot to me to give my friends an opportunity to play in this series, and for us to have fun all at the same time,” Leonard said.
According to the BCAH's website, the council was founded in July 1989 with the purpose to aide and encourage, advise and correlate all activities dedicated to the promotion of arts and humanities in Western Garfield County, and to integrate such activities into the total life of these communities.
In 2002, the council was able to acquire the historic Morrow House, a 1905 two-story farmhouse, with six acres of property located at the corner of 16th St. and Birch St. in Rifle's northeast area.
To date, the council has held few events at the facility because of a lack of facilities. However, the property lends itself perfectly to this music series, according to Leonard.
“This is a first for us,” he said. “We've had other shows on the property, but this is the first of this kind that we've attempted.”
Concerts will be at the Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities facility, from 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday nights, starting tonight.
The public is welcome to attend at no cost, but donations are encouraged. The BCAH has adopted the motto “Gimme five, keep art alive” for the series.
Any money raised will go to complete renovations to the Morrow house, Leonard said.
“We've got a lot of little irons in the fire we are trying to get things warmed up,” he said.
The organization asks that people leave their pets at home, but are welcome to bring snacks and beverages, blankets and lawn chairs to the shows.
“It's going to be a great family-oriented event,” Leonard said.
Volunteer and musician Elliott Leonard, who helped organize the music series, said the event is going to be a nice way for people to familiarize themselves with the council and what it does.
“The council decided it was time to draw some attention and to let people in the community know that we are out here and what we are doing,” Leonard said.
With close to 25 years of experience as a musician in the area, Leonard thought it made sense to have local bands, such as this Thursday's performance by Dave and Bruce's Traveling Fun Show, play the first summer music series, Leonard said.
“It means a lot to me to give my friends an opportunity to play in this series, and for us to have fun all at the same time,” Leonard said.
According to the BCAH's website, the council was founded in July 1989 with the purpose to aide and encourage, advise and correlate all activities dedicated to the promotion of arts and humanities in Western Garfield County, and to integrate such activities into the total life of these communities.
In 2002, the council was able to acquire the historic Morrow House, a 1905 two-story farmhouse, with six acres of property located at the corner of 16th St. and Birch St. in Rifle's northeast area.
To date, the council has held few events at the facility because of a lack of facilities. However, the property lends itself perfectly to this music series, according to Leonard.
“This is a first for us,” he said. “We've had other shows on the property, but this is the first of this kind that we've attempted.”
Concerts will be at the Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities facility, from 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday nights, starting tonight.
The public is welcome to attend at no cost, but donations are encouraged. The BCAH has adopted the motto “Gimme five, keep art alive” for the series.
Any money raised will go to complete renovations to the Morrow house, Leonard said.
“We've got a lot of little irons in the fire we are trying to get things warmed up,” he said.
The organization asks that people leave their pets at home, but are welcome to bring snacks and beverages, blankets and lawn chairs to the shows.
“It's going to be a great family-oriented event,” Leonard said.
