STAGE RIGHT: E-Newsletter of the Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts at the Jones Theater

STAGE RIGHT: E-Newsletter of the Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts at the Jones Theater
December 2008
VOL 5. ISSUE 10

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR PATRONS AND FRIENDS AND THANKS FOR YOUR ON-GOING SUPPORT OF THE THEATER AND ALL OF ITS ACTIVITIES.

We will close December 15th to renovate the foyer of the Jones Theater and will reopen on March 1st with a special musical event. Hope to see you all there again!

Fri & Sat
Dec 5 & 6
7:30 PM

Sat
Dec 6
2:00 PM

THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES

Drama and Adaptation, Starring Queen Latifa, Dakota Fanning and Jennifer Hudson

Set in South Carolina in 1964, the tale of Lily Owens, a 14-year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father, Lily flees with Rosaleen, her caregiver and only friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters, She soon finds out the truth about herself and about her mother's past.

Running Time: 1 hr. 50 min
MPAA Rated: PG-13 for thematic material

Adults $6, Seniors (65 and over) & students (16 and under) $5, Children (12 and under ) $4 • Handicap Access

Sat
Dec 6
10 AM -6 PM

KWMV OPEN HOUSE

In Studio 2 next to the Jones Theater

Radio Station KWMV OPEN HOUSE food and fun, open to all.

Sat Dec 6 6-10pm	WCPA COMMUNITY WINTER DANCE After the parade of lights, community dance in Studio 2 next to the Jones Theater, with dance lessons by Camel Mortenson at 6pm and dance music from 7 till 10pm by Dan Epperson and his band. Save the date for fun, food and dancing! Tickets $10 at the door and at Candy's coffee shop.

Thurs-Sat
Dec 11-13
7:30 PM

Sat
Dec 13
2:00 PM

WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Live musical performance by the Custer County High School Drama Club.

Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompas are coming to the Jones in Custer County High School's production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and children. Tickets will be available at the door one hour prior to curtain and at the high school.

Just about an hour from Cañon City, Salida & Pueblo

From the northeast (Colorado Springs):

Take I-25 SOUTH to RIGHT EXIT at EXIT 135 which is RT 83/Academy Street SOUTH.Follow RT 83 WEST for about a mile to a LEFT TURN onto RT 115 SOUTH. Follow RT 115 SOUTH for about 40 miles (you'll pass US 50) until you come into Florence.At the CARL'S JR. traffic light in Florence, turn LEFT onto RT 67 SOUTH. Follow RT 67 SOUTH for about 8 miles to the T STOP at RT 96.Turn RIGHT onto RT 96 WEST. Follow RT 96 WEST for 26 miles to downtown Westcliffe.

From the north (Cañon City/Florence):

Take RT 115 SOUTH into Florence.At the CARL'S JR. traffic light in Florence, turn SOUTH onto RT 67 SOUTH. Follow RT 67 SOUTH for about 8 miles to the T STOP at RT 96.Turn RIGHT onto RT 96 WEST. Follow RT 96 WEST for 26 miles to downtown Westcliffe.From the east and south (Pueblo/New Mexico):Take I-25 NORTH to Pueblo. Exit 4th Street (which is also RT 96). Follow RT 96 WEST for about an hour to downtown Westcliffe. From the west (Salida): Take US 50 EAST for about 30 miles east of Salida to RT 69 at Texas Creek. Turn RIGHT onto RT 69 SOUTH and follow for about 20 miles to downtown Westcliffe.

From the southeast (Rye/Colorado City):

Take Hwy 165 NORTH to RT 96. Turn LEFT onto RT 96 WEST and follow for about 20 miles to downtown Westcliffe.

Westcliffe Area Map