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December 2nd, 2011

“A Leap of Faith” – Conquering the Snows of Kilimanjaro

March 4, 2012
5:00 pmto8:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE: This Event has been rescheduled from its original date of February 5th (Superbowl Sunday) to March 4th at 5:00pm.

If you have already sent in your money and have a conflict on March 4th, please let us know and you will be refunded.

When 11 Summit County ladies, ages 56 to 78 (average age of 66-1/2), decided to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, the fourth-highest of the Seven Summits and the highest peak on the African continent, many doubted that all would reach the summit. They proceeded to prove all naysayers wrong! ALL summited and their route of ascent was considered most challenging by their trusty guides.

Join this intrepid and inspirational band of female adventurers at the Breckenridge CMC for a video presentation, followed by a question and answer session, to find out all you ever wanted to know about their unforgettable adventure and the magical draw of this lofty peak. Then head to the lovely Breckenridge home of climber Karen Hynds, where “the ladies” have prepared an East African/Tanzanian repast sure to tickle your taste buds. Delicate curries, stews, bean, rice and cornmeal dishes, chapati (East African bread) and lots of fresh vegetables and exotic fruits are staples of traditional Tanzanian meals. Fortunate diners are in for a tasty treat. Of course, you’ll also have more opportunities to meet, mingle and chat with these very special women about their adventure of a lifetime.

You go, girls!

Date: Sunday, March 4th, 2012, 5:00pm

Video Location:

Colorado Mountain College, Finkel Auditorium, Breckenridge Campus

Video Presentation and Question and Answer Session

Video Producer and Narrator – Linda Ginsberg

Cost of Presentation ONLY: $10 per person, including light refreshments

African Dinner Location: Hynds Kili Kitchen, 6:30pm

210 Pine Street, Breckenridge

Hostess: Karen Hynds and Crew, 970-453-1131

Cost:

$70 per non-Applause! member

$65 per Applause! member

(includes Video Presentation at CMC)

Chief Cooks, Bottle Washers and Courageous Kili Conquerors:

  • Shirley Beaty
  • Nancy Dardick
  • Diana Detterming
  • Linda Ginsberg
  • Karen Hynds
  • Jane Johnston
  • Kari Kronborg
  • Susan Mason
  • Martine Matzke
  • Mary Kay Rachwalski
  • Eva Straskraba

 

To purchase your tickets, please contact Sherrie Calderini at 970-453-8446 or SherCalderini@gmail.com

OR Diana Dettmering at 970-453-0506 or DianaDett@gmail.com

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December 1st, 2011

POST CONCERT PARTY: Elizabeth Hainen and Friends

March 21, 2012
7:00 pmto10:00 pm

Elizabeth Hainen and Friends POST PARTY

Principal harpist of the Philadelphia Orchestra (and avid skier!), Elizabeth Hainen returns for a third season with the BMF Winter Series. Elizabeth brings along musical friends from her home orchestra to perform a delightfully  mixed program of works for harp, flute and viola.

Principal flutist of The Philadelphia Orchestra, Jeffrey Khaner has also served as Principal flute of the Cleveland Orchestra and as co-principal of the Pittsburgh Symphony. Mr. Khaner has performed concerti with orchestras throughout the US, Canada and Asia. He is currently Professor of Flute at The Juilliard School and at the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.

Violist Anna Marie Ahn Petersen joined the Philadelphia Orchestra immediately upon graduation from the Curtis Institute of Music in 1992. Ms. Petersen is a frequent guest at chamber music festivals including the Ravinia Festival, Casals Festival, Seoul Arts Festival, Saratoga and Kingston Chamber Music Festivals. Her solo debut in Seoul, Korea was sponsored by Jeunesse Musicale.

Elizabeth Hainen has won international attention as one of today’s foremost virtuoso harpists. As both soloist and recitalist, Hainen has performed in distinguished concert halls on three continents. Elizabeth Hainen joined The Philadelphia Orchestra as Principal harp in June 1994 after serving as Principal harp of the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C.

Following the delightful evening of superb chamber music, head to the Highlands of Breckenridge and the lovely home of Pam and Jack O’Neil. There, a beautiful post-concert reception awaits all fortunate guests, including our illustrious musicians from the evening’s concert. Wines, cheeses, light appetizers and desserts will surely tempt the taste buds! Don’t miss this memorable event.

 

Concert Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 7:00pm

Concert Location: Breckenridge Campus Colorado Mountain College, Finkel Auditorium

Post Party Location: 28 Galena Court, The Highlands, Breckenridge

Post Party Hosts: Pam and Jack O’Neil 970-453-9559

Cost:

Concert and Post Party: $50 per guest

Concert ONLY: $20 in Advance, $25 at the door

ALL CONCERT PROFITS GO TO BENEFIT SUMMIT COUNTY SCHOOLS MUSIC PROGRAMS

 

To purchase your tickets, please contact Sherrie Calderini at 970-453-8446 or SherCalderini@gmail.com

OR Diana Dettmering at 970-453-0506 or DianaDett@gmail.com

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December 1st, 2011

POST CONCERT PARTY: “Stepping Out”

January 29, 2012
4:00 pmto7:00 pm

The Art of Elan, “Stepping Out”

For the past 4 years, the San Diego-based Art of Élan, led by San Diego Symphony musicians Kate Hatmaker and Demarre McGill, has been pioneering unique chamber music events, bringing back the excitement of classical music.  “Stepping Out,” the theme for the Art of Elan’s fifth season, brings a concert featuring diverse classical repertoire for string trio and promises to provide an engaging experience for the listener. By drawing inspiration from the word élan, which represents momentum, vigor and spirit, Art of Élan hopes to engage and energize audiences in new ways.

After this exciting performance, be sure to head back to Breckenridge’s Summit Estates to the beautiful home of Pat and Jack Thomas. There, a sumptuous catered affair featuring delectable food and fine wines will tempt the palates of both concert-goers and performers.

Concert Date: Sunday, January 29, 2012, 4:00pm

Concert Location: Lord of the Mountains Church, U.S. Highway 6 and 50 Evergreen Road, Dillon

Post Party Location: Thomas Residence, 1714 Estates Drive, Summit Estates, Breckenridge

Post Party Hosts: Pat and Jack Thomas, 970-547-0126 & Sally and Andy Lewis, 970-547-1783

Cost:

Concert and Post Party: $50 Per Guest

Concert ONLY: $15 in advance, $2o at the door

 

To purchase your tickets, please contact Sherrie Calderini at 970-453-8446 or SherCalderini@gmail.com

OR Diana Dettmering at 970-453-0506 or DianaDett@gmail.com

Sponsored by The Breckenridge Music Festival and Summit Music and Arts at Lord of the Mountains Church

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December 1st, 2011

POST CONCERT PARTY: Keith Miller, Kara Guggenmos and Debra Ayers in Recital

January 6, 2012
7:30 pmto9:30 pm

 

Keith Miller, Kara Guggenmos and Debra Ayers in Recital Post Concert Party

Colorado native and former football pro, Keith Miller returns to Breckenridge by popular demand. Now in his fourth season with the Metropolitan Opera, he will be joined by Colorado soprano, Kara Guggenmos, and pianist Debra Ayers, for a delightfully mixed program.

Following the concert, head up to High Street in Breckenridge to the charming and historic home of Maggie and Wally Ducayet. There a lovely repast of wine, cheeses and assorted desserts awaits lucky guests. Plan to meet and mingle with our three very talented performers, too!

Concert Date: Friday, January 6, 2012, 7:30pm

Concert Location: Father Dyer Church, 310 Wellington, Breckenridge

POST PARTY LOCATION: 102 S. High Street, Breckenridge

POST PARTY HOSTS: Maggie and Wally Ducayet

COST:

Concert and Post Party: $50 per guest

Concert ONLY: $20 in advance, $25 at the door

 

To purchase your tickets, please contact Sherrie Calderini at 970-453-8446 or SherCalderini@gmail.com

OR Diana Dettmering at 970-453-0506 or DianaDett@gmail.com

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December 1st, 2011

Starlight, Star Bright – All the Stars Come Out Tonight!

January 27, 2012
6:30 pmto9:30 pm

Don’t miss this star-studded event featuring the unforgettable music of Jim Salestrom! The Emmy Award winning singer, song-writer, gifted guitarist and seasoned performer continues to touch the hearts of all who hear his music. Through the years he has performed with such stellar artists as John Denver, Kenny Rogers, and Dolly Parton, performed at the White House for four U.S. Presidents, and at the Supreme Court for his special friend, Sandra Day O’Connor. His music has taken him all over the world, but he is always true to the Rocky Mountains, Summit County and his beloved Breckenridge.

Right now he is having “the time of his life,” having been on Dolly Parton’s Better Day World Tour since this past summer. Jim and his good friend, talented composer, pianist, conductor and Entertainment Director of the Broadmoor Hotel, Ken Miller, are looking forward to performing for their many Summit County friends supporting the BMF.

The perfect venue for this star-studded evening is the spectacular home of gracious hosts, Sara and Rich Wrenn. There, pre-concert guests will enjoy a fabulous buffet of taste-tempting treats. Yum! And, of course, the appropriate beverages will accompany this bountiful feast.

The stars will definitely come out tonight!


Many thanks to M.J. and Hans Wurster for sponsoring this very special evening of music.


Date: Friday, January 27, 2012, 6:30pm

Hosts: Sara and Rich Wrenn, 453-5743

Location: Wrenn Residence

1035 Four O’clock Road, Breckenridge

Cost: $85.00 per non-Applause! member

$80.00 per Applause! member

Limited to 40 lovers of the most unforgettable, easy-listening music, this side of the Rockies and beyond.

 

To reserve your spot, please contact

Sherrie Calderini at 970-453-8446 or SherCalderini@gmail.com

or

Diana Dettmering at 970-453-0506 or DianaDett@gmail.com

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June 21st, 2011

Party #9 – Piggly Wigglers Unite for our 17th ANNUAL PIG ROAST (IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING) AND BARBEQUE!

August 27, 2011
6:30 pmto8:30 pm

Party #9

Piggly Wigglers Unite for our 17th Annual Pig Roast (in sheep’s clothing) and Barbeque!

 

This little piggy went to market.

This little lamb did too.

These little critters cried, “Yum, Yum, Yum!  We’re going to our favorite

Applause! Pig/Lamb Roast and Barbeque!”

 

Date: Saturday, August 27th at 6:30pm

Hosts: Sherrie and Chuck Calderini 453-8446

Diana and Don Dettmering

Jeannie and Jim Hammond

Mary Lee and Joe Irwin

Ro and Ed Means

Janet Ulrey and Jim Roberts

Patty and Ed Wahtera

Location: Calderini “Front Forty”, 0179 Louise Placer Rd., Blue River

Cost: $65 per Applause! member pig and lamb bone sucker, $70 per non-member

** Ya’ll come and hear our “down and dirty” favorite local’s blue grass band too!

 

~~ Please carpool, if possible! Oink! Oink! Baaa!  Baaa!

 

TO SIGN UP CONTACT:

Sherrie Calderini at 453-8446, shercalderini@gmail.com, or Diana Dettmering at 453-0506, dianandett@gmail.com.

 

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June 20th, 2011

Party #8 – “We’re off to see the Wizard”

August 5, 2011
3:00 pmto6:00 pm

Party #8                                                 

“We’re off to see the Wizard”

You probably have all seen (and enjoyed many times!) the 1939 classic movie, “The Wizard of Oz.”  Who can forget its many memorable characters – Judy Garland as Dorothy, Bert Lahr and Ray Bolger as the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man, the marvelous little munchkins and the very evil Wicked Witch of the West.  Most people don’t realize that although Wizard was indeed a children’s story, it had a much deeper allegorical meaning too.  Author L. Frank Baum was one of the most renown political commentators of his time and Wizard is actually about one of the most difficult political and economic periods in our history.  (Sound familiar?!)  Finally, you will learn how the story also speaks to a very important era in Summit County’s past.  Come hear Rick Hague, our local and very knowledgeable historian, regale you with this fascinating story, all in living sound and color!  Post this exciting program, “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” to the charming Breckenridge homes and contiguous back yards of Mary Lou Johns and John Rynes and Karen and Ted Dreier.  There, a real down-home, Kansas-style picnic supper will tempt all guests with hearty fare straight from down on the farm.

But as Dorothy said to Toto, “This isn’t Kansas anymore!”

 

Date: Friday, August 5th at 3:00 pm

Meeting place for “The Wizard” presentation TBA

Hosts: Mary Lou Johns and John Rynes      (847) 676-0346

Karen and Ted Dreier 453-0410

Supper Location (s): Johns/Rynes home – 111 N. High St., Breckenridge

Dreier home — 192 Wellington, Breckenridge

Park at either area and walk behind the houses to the “Center Garden”.  Parking is also available in front of 112 North Harris.

Cost: $50 per Applause! member, $55 per non-member

Limited to 25 “Over the Rainbow” wannabes

 

**To get the most out of Rick’s presentation, check out Wizard from a local library or watch it on-line before the talk.

 

TO SIGN UP CONTACT:

Sherrie Calderini at 453-8446, shercalderini@gmail.com, or Diana Dettmering at 453-0506, dianandett@gmail.com.

 

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