Blue Sage Center for the Arts exists to serve our community here in the North Fork. We are a non-profit dedicated to the arts in all its myriad of forms. From concerts to classes, comedy shows to movie screenings; we work to promote and celebrate the artistic endeavors of our community members. Ticket sales help keep our creatives creating! We appreciate your support!
Description
Blue Sage Season Concert Series 2025 7 Concerts featuring world class musicians/$180 per person
Friday Feb 7, 7pm – Quarteto Nuevo Quarteto Nuevo merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz with an organic feel that packs a wallop!
Friday March 14, 7pm – Jarod Tate and Andrew Krimm Quartet
Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate (Chickasaw) is a dedicated American Indian classical composer and pianist who expresses his native culture in symphonic music, ballet and opera. All of his compositions have been commissioned by major North American orchestras, ensembles and organizations and his works are performed throughout the world.
Saturday June 14 - Beth Quist and Jesse Mano Beth Quist is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer, who began playing piano at age 2. She was lead soprano and instrumentalist for the creation band in Cirque du Soleil’s “KA”, and currently performs solo, with Sherefe which specializes in Balkan and Middle Eastern music. Jesse Mano has been the Music Director of the University of Colorado, Boulder Dance Program since 1991, and accompanist/composer in residence at the Bates Dance Festival almost every year since 1998. As a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, he’s played for thousands of dance classes, and co-created hundreds of dance, theatre, circus art, site specific and film projects with a great variety of collaborators. He joyously embraces all kinds of musical/sonic inspiration, but he is especially steeped in Balkan and Middle Eastern music.
July – Outdoor Concert – TBD Blue Sage presents an outdoor concert every year at the stunning Azura Cellars overlooking the North Fork Valley. This year’s event is still in the works and will be included in the concert series for season ticket holders.
Saturday August 9th 7pm - Adam Zukiewics Adam Piotr Żukiewicz is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed concert pianist. Mr. Żukiewicz consistently receives critical acclaim, while his innovative programming - focused on exploring connections between the popular and the lesser-known gems of the traditional and contemporary repertoire - continues to engage and inspire audiences around the world.Competition successes include several first prizes in competitions in Poland, First Prize at the 2012 Shean Piano Competition in Canada, First Prize at the 2011 TD Canada Trust Music Competition. Mr. Żukiewicz is also a medalist of the 2014 Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Barcelona, Spain, and received First Prize Awards at the 2024 Virtuoso International Music Awards in the Piano and Chamber Music categories.
October Date TBD- Gamelan Tunas Mekar Tunas Mekar performs traditional and new music of the island of Bali, Indonesia. Modeled after typical village groups found throughout Bali, and learning by traditional methods, Tunas Mekar provides American audiences the rare opportunity to experience one of the world's most beautiful and sophisticated performing arts. Founded in 1988, Gamelan Tunas Mekar plays the vibrant music that traditionally accompanies temple festivals and traditional life-cycle rites, including tooth filings and cremations, as well as more recreational events.
November – TBD Stay tuned for information about our November concert in the coming months.
Venue Details
Blue Sage Center for the Arts
226 Grand AvenuePaonia, Colorado 81428
