Event Specials
La Puente and Rainbows End Thrift store are gearing up for a fundraiser for the Monte Vista Food Pantry (The Church Project neighbors to the East). Join us April 12 for an unforgettable evening, our first Fashion Show!
Join Lucky Overton & the Yardangs Duo, WhaDubber All-Stars and Patrice Palmer for live music and to help raise money for the Church Project in Monte Vista, CO! Doors open at 2:30pm!
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Lucky Overton & The Yardangs mix edgy and heartfelt songwriting, with guitar, harmonica, stomp box, and bass into a soulful blend of Americana and roots-rock that is influenced by 1950's rock 'n roll & country, as well as 1960's and 1970's soul and folk. Lucky Overton’s music has been compared to acts from John Prine and The Rolling Stones to Ray Charles and Otis Redding. The result is a sound that can only be described as ‘Soulful Americana.’
Originally from East TN, Lucky has 34 years of experience performing live and composing original music. He currently resides in Alamosa County, Colorado. A lifelong resident of the San Luis Valley and avid enjoyer of all forms of music, Brian prides himself on his stylistic versatility in playing bass.
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Lucky Overton & The Yardangs Duo performs at 5pm.
More at https://luckyoverton.com/
@luckyoverton_and_the_yardangs on instagram
@luckyoverton on facebook https://www.facebook.com/luckyoverton
https://www.youtube.com/@luckyovertonandtheyardangs
@luckyovertonandtheyardangs on YouTube
WhaDubber All-Stars with Russ Nixon and Kevin Rice combine live jams on electronic beats
Guitar: Kevin Rice
Synth: Russ Nixon
Buttons: Matt Hardesty
Links: @whadubber on all socials
The WhaDubber All-Stars perform at 4pm.
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Patrice Palmer
Style: bending Americana sounds mixed with 70s rock/pop sounds ala Fleetwood Mac, Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton, Tom Petty Lucinda Williams and so much more.
Patrice Palmer performs at 3pm.
Monthly Events
Every Friday: Open Studio 3 - 6 pm Donations accepted
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Every Sunday: Sunday School 1 - 4 pm Donations accepted​
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2nd Sunday: El Valle Libre Open Mic with L8gacy Project 6 - 8:30 pm Donations accepted
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1st & 3rd Sunday: Dance Church 10:30 am - 12 pm Donations accepted
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3rd Tuesday: The Epilogue Circle with Kim Marquez 6 pm - 8 pm Donations accepted
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3rd Thursday: Playful Writing with Jean Alger 6 pm - 8 pm Donations accepted
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1st, 2nd, and 4th Thursday with Sarah Shapard 5:30pm - 7 pm Sustainable Crafting Donations accepted
Open Studio
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Sunday School
These FREE community events were the first projects of The Church Project in partnership with and generosity from LOR Foundation in Monte Vista.
LOR Foundation works to help solve rural issues by partnering with community voices.
THANK YOU!
About
At The Church Project, Community Art Center, we believe the power of the arts unlocks creativity and brings people together to develop and nurture creative problem solving skills that can be applied to everyday life and work environments. We do this through various artistic mediums such as journalism, music, dance, theatre, and visual arts.
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Our mission is to provide the space and freedom for all people to unlock their creative potential.
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Not everyone owns the title "Artist", but opportunities steeped in creativity allow people to express themselves and breakdown barriers to social justice.
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"The Church Project is a space to fail with out embarrassment..."
-Joel (Senior Leadership Team, Stone Sculptor)
A piece of history...
Though the project site is a Baptist Church, there is no religious affiliation that drives our programs. However, no matter who you are or what your belief system entails, all are welcome to participate in The Church Project.
I did a Google search in July of 2023, "How to turn a church into an art center..."
An article published by The National Trust for Historic Preservation shared 10 inspiring transformations, read the article, Losing My Religion (But Not the Building).
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