Program Coordinator: Kimberly Wilkerson The Alpine Enrichment Program (AEP) was established to offer the community and campus opportunities to enhance knowledge, spark interest, increase awareness and provide a forum for discussion on a wide variety of topics in a seminar format. |
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November 15, 2007
The Rifters
7:30 at the Art Depot
The Rifters are at home at a barn dance with the hay and the
horses, in a mountain town bar or honky-tonk, or on a festival or concert
stage. Their choice of moving and powerful material, both original and by
others, their impeccable musicianship, and their strong three and four part
vocal arrangements combine to make The Rifters a
crowd-pleasing musical experience. To order tickets
call: “All That Jazz” music store, 970-879-4422. Adults $15.00, Students $10.00. View pictures from the show!
December 4, 2007
Jimmy Westlake: Are We Alone?
7:30 at the CMC Alpine Campus, Bogue 300
Are we alone?
Is ours the only planet in the universe teeming with life? Are
there other intelligent beings out there just waiting tocommunicate with us?
In 1960, Dr. Frank Drake hypothesized the seven factors that would
determine the number of communicating civilizations that could exist in our
galaxy. Three of the factors are astronomical in nature, two are
biological, and two are sociological. Together, they form the famous
Drake Equation. In this fascinating program, CMC astronomy professor
Jimmy Westlake will explore each of these seven factors in an effort to
determine if, indeed, we are alone. Telescope observing will follow the
indoor program, weather permitting. Free
December 22, 2007
Handel’s Messiah
2:00 at the
December 22, 2007
Handel’s Messiah
7:30 at the
December 23, 2007
Handel’s Messiah
2:00 at the
January 24, 2008
Opus 40
7:30 at the Art Depot
Featuring Johannes Brahms’ great horn trio in an alpine program featuring
music inspired by the great outdoors. Violinist Jennifer Memolo, hornist John Aubrey and pianist Debra Ayers bring
laughter and new insights to their programs; no stuffy concert setting allowed! To order tickets
call: “All That Jazz” music store, 970-879-4422
February 22, 2008
Dai Kato: Zen
7:30 at the CMC Alpine Campus, Bristol 204
This seminar will introduce you to the basic concept of the Zen philosophy. Dai will show the video, The Zen Mind, to understand Japanese Zen from western perspectives. He will then give an overview of Buddhism, the history of Zen, and American Zen Buddhism in modern society. Discussion and time to ask questions will follow.Free
March 10-17
International Artist
Michael Close
Abstract Painting
Artist Demonstration on March 12 at 4:00pm in Monson 201 on the Alpine Campus. Artists Reception in the Alpine Campus Library on March 13 at 7:00pm
Alpine Campus Library
Viewing Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00-9:00, Friday 9:00-5:00, Saturday 12:00-5:00, Sunday 1:00-9:00
Michael Close (1954) was born and raised in cosmopolitan Toronto. He completed his art education at the Ontario College of Art and Design, one of Canada's oldest and most influential art schools.
Michael Close has had many solo and group art exhibitions around the world. He is by nature a humanist who is fundamentally concernedwith the concept of freedom and its expression through the creative process.
His use of expressionistic faces is reflective of a universal language which transcends the limitations of race and ethnicity in order to communicate to others the ideal of freedom.
March 12, 2008
Jim Pokrandt presents Water Issues
6:30 at the CMC Alpine Campus, Bogue 300
The Colorado River District Water Issues Workshop is a
chance for people to learn about basic water law and the many water supply
questions that swirl around the Yampa, the
March 20
Soprano Robin Follman and Tennor Mark Thomsen
7:30 at the Art Depot
From tours with
Andrea Bocceli and Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion and first opera to the Rockies of Colorado, Robin &
Mark are not to be missed! To order tickets
call: “All That Jazz” music store, 970-879-4422.
April 9, 2008
Jimmy Westlake: Shooting the Stars
7:30 at the CMC Alpine Campus, Bogue 300
Have you ever wished that you could aim your camera skyward and take beautiful pictures of the stars, moon, and planets? In this program, CMC’s own astronomy professor, Jimmy Westlake, shares his secrets for shooting award-winning portraits of the heavens and shows how you, too, can take amazing celestial photos with nothing more than your camera and a tripod. Prof. Westlake also demonstrates how to shoot the stars by attaching your camera to a telescope. Hosted by the CMC SKY Club (CMC’s student astronomy club), “Shooting the Stars” is magnificently illustrated with lots of spectacular images taken by Prof. Westlake. Door prizes will be given! Telescope observing will follow the indoor program, weather permitting. Free
April 26, 2008 - Opening Reception 5:00-7:00pm
Colorado Mountain College Student and Faculty Art Exhibit: Tuesday, April 22 through Sunday, May 4 at the Art Depot