In 2009 the first annual Artwalk was a grassroots event started a handful of neighbors in South Main. It was a popular and beautiful evening (check out the photo gallery here). Last year the event expanded to include spaces and activities outside of South Main as well, once again making for some great photos. This [...] Read more »
Mountain Bohemian, a lifestyle boutique at 900 South Main Street, is hosting a 2-day designer jean sale not to be missed! This Friday and Saturday, November 25th and 26th, head to MoBo to get up to 50% off denim brands like Miss Chic, Flying Monkey, Bill Canyon, LA Idol, Machine and many more (see the [...] Read more »
We’re thrilled to announce the soft opening April 1st at 11am of Mountain Bohemian, a lifestyle boutique located at 900 South Main Street! It is owned by Keith and Evelyn Baker, also owners of The Trailhead outdoor store. “Ever since we moved here seven years ago,” Evelyn told me, “One of the first things [...] Read more »
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We can no longer afford to build ugly, soulless towns, and philosopher Roger Scruton explains why in this BBC program. It is a comprehensive explanation of how our relationship to beauty has evolved in modern society. It convincingly articulates how the timeless principles of art and architecture have been abandoned for the new ideal of [...] Read more »
By all accounts, the 2nd annual Holiday Art Walk was a great success Saturday evening. Art, live music and refreshments were served up in Rock Run Gallery, 3 other spaces in South Main, and at the Jailhouse Gallery, located next to Mothers Bistro on East Main Street. Locals and lots of visitors appreciated having a nice night out to be social, and it’s so great to see a growing art community in BV come together to offer such a cool community event!
Here’s another great opportunity to shop locally for the holiday season. Come down to the Clocktower Building and check out the paintings, jewelry, crystals, alters, bone carvings, masks, tiles, furniture, gourd art and more! Open December 2-5th, 9-12th and 16-19th. Thursday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm.
The beautiful work of over 16 local artists, free music, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and an after party at Daughter’s Martini Infusion Bar? Sounds like a great evening out on the town! Come grab a gift or two and enjoy some local company and culture based at Rock Run Gallery and The Jailhouse Gallery. This event [...] Read more »
On Saturday, September 25th, Rock Run Gallery saw a strong turnout for the gala finale of the 3rd annual Colorado Mountain Plein Air Festival. Festival artists displayed their best three paintings and were judged by Colorado artist Teresa Vito. Kelly Kotary took Best of Show for her “Autumn Reflections” oil painting, Laurie Merfeld- Batson took [...] Read more »
South Main residents Kennley Montrose and Carol Wiel recently won Best in Show and 1st Place in the Professional Water Media category, respectively, at the Arkansas Valley Art Center‘s (AVAC) 26th annual Open Awards Show (OAS). Kennley’s photography piece, “All the King’s Men” consisted of two printed panels affixed to burlap from BV Roastery [...] Read more »
For the 3rd year in a row, the Colorado Mountain Plein Air Painting Festival takes place in the Upper Arkansas Valley from Leadville to Cotopaxi. Local artists as well as others from several states will be arriving to paint the area. This year’s dates are September 16-26, during the height of the fall color. There are many events and “paint-outs” with awards, and two of the events will take place in the South Main Neighborhood in Buena Vista.
