A blending of talent, perseverance and artistry has brought the historic Ute Theater, located at 410 4th St. in Saguache back from what was an uncertain fate. This weekend, June 21-23 will usher in a new era of creativity and entertainment with a little bit of Colorado history thrown into the mix.
Owner Heidi Wong purchased the theater in August 2018 with a vision of resurrecting the theater that was built in 1916. Her restoration goal to create a space “for live performances and independent films, along with creating a lively venue for events in the San Luis Valley.”
After months of working on restoration and tireless rehearsing, the theater that was held in limbo for three years is celebrating their grand re-opening.
The Ute Theater has gone through several transformations over the past several decades, including at different points becoming a livery stable, a hair salon and an auto shop. The building saw rebirth as an artistic venue in the later part of the 1930s.
The re-opening this weekend will not just be the introduction of a focal point for art and culture in the San Luis Valley, but will also preserve a historic landmark whose fate had been uncertain.
The fun begins at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21 with the opening performance of The River Arkansas, a five-member band from the front range that uniquely marries country, blues, folk and Americana styles. Following the concert, a there will be a performance of Money Talks: But What the Hell is it Saying?
Written and performed by Lucie Lynch and Marcia Zina Mager, the play tells the true story of two female artists coping with the difficulties of generational differences all the while discovering themselves along the way. Encore performances will be on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, a full line up of concerts and performances and for ticket pricing and purchases contact the Ute Theater at 719-427-1080 or visit their website at www.historicutetheatre.com.
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