29 Apr HEADS UP FOR WILD WEST FEST
The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents the 21st annual Wild West Fest in Telluride, Colo., Monday, June 3 – Saturday, June 8, 2013
WWF 2012 group photo
What: The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents the 22nd annual Wild West Fest, a week-long celebration of Western arts, culture and customs in Telluride, Colo. The annual event brings disadvantaged inner-city and Native American youth from across the nation to town to take part in the Chip Allen Mentorship Program (C.A.M.P.).
C.A.M.P introduces these youth to the fields of drama, dance, horsemanship, fly-fishing, outdoor adventure and music for three full days. Additionally, the whole group will spend evenings barbecuing, experiencing farm life, swimming, playing games and attending the closing night concert at the historic Sheridan Opera House.
This year’s concert will feature Lord Huron, a alternative band based in Los Angeles. The concert will be free to the public (with a $15 suggested donation). Opening for the concert will be a short performance by the dance, drama, and music groups from the mentorships.
The SAF Wild West Fest 2013 will partner with Boys & Girls Club of America chapters from Phoenix, Dallas, Denver, Atlanta, Colorado Springs, and New Mexico’s Navajo Reservation, as well as regional youth. Historically, the week-long experience culminates in new friendships and increased esteem and empowerment for the 12-18 year olds who participate.
The following is a letter from one of the kids who participated that makes the point:
When: June 3-8, 2013
Where: The Sheridan Opera House in Telluride, Colo. and neighboring ranches in San Miguel and Dolores counties
Who: The Sheridan Arts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 1991 to preserve the historic Sheridan Opera House as an arts and cultural resource for the Telluride community, to bring quality arts and cultural events to Telluride and to provide local and national youth with access and exposure to the arts through education.
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