Chef Rich Lindblad will prepare your lunch and discuss the characteristics that make Southwest cooking so special.
Rich has been preparing unique meals for his family and guests for well over 30 years. He has completed the Culinary Institute of America Boot Camp program for chefs along with attending well over 35 individual culinary courses on the art of Southwest Cooking.
In addition to preparing your lunch, Rich will share many interesting techniques that he has learned and will provide you with “take home” recipes that are sure to win the hearts of your family and friends.

Seating will be limited so act today!

 

ABOUT ELATION CENTER FOR THE ARTS

 

Nonprofit Status

Elation Center for the Arts is a qualified tax exempt nonprofit organization designated as a 501 (c) (3) organization by the Internal Revenue service.

 

Elation Center for the Arts Mission Statement

Elation Center for the Arts preserves the folk heritage of music and dance from around the world, and utilizes these traditions as a basis for new explorations in the performing arts, by:

1. Developing and implementing cultural enrichment programs for children.

2. Providing community concerts for under served rural populations in the Southwest.

3. Providing a community outreach through the arts, by serving children from low-to-middle income families and senior citizens.

4. Serving as an advocate for arts in education, through presentations that explain the importance of the arts in childhood development.

5. Providing schools with arts-in-education programs, which enhance the social studies curriculum, by teaching students about music and dance from different cultures.

 

Program Directors

Elation’s program directors, Carla and Paul Roberts, use international folk dance and music as a basis for new explorations in the performing arts. The Roberts have devoted themselves to the cultural enrichment of children for over 20 years. Their school assemblies and performing arts residencies are popular throughout the Southwestern US.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

ECA welcomes volunteer involvement. Our volunteers help set up and clean up before, during, and after events, give us invaluable advice and assistance, and give of their time and expertise in many ways.We couldn't do it without you!

If you live in Pagosa and would like to be on our team, please give ECA a call at 731-3117

 

Events

Most of our Concert and Workshop Events are held at the a Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse. Dessert and beverages are provided by ECA during intermission.
The clubhouse is located at the PLPOA complex, 230 Port Avenue, in the Vista subdivision of Pagosa Lakes. Take 160 to Vista Blvd. Turn north onVista and left on Port. Tickets are sold at the door and in advance at the Higher Grounds Coffee company. They are also available online here. Come early to get the best seats. Our ECA information number is 731-3117.

 

Admission Prices

We help fund our programs through donations and concert proceeds. This enables us to offer classes at an extremely reasonable rate. Concerts are $8.00 to $20.00 for adults. Children's admission to concerts are usually free . Check specific event for details on admission.

 

RESIDENCIES

Elation Center for the Arts provides schools with arts in education programs that enhance the curriculum and help young people develop their potential academically, socially and emotionally.

"A World of Music" Residency - Cultural awareness through the performing arts

A select group of 35 gorgeously costumes students perform an exciting and colorful concert of music and dance from around the world for the entire school with Paul and Carla Roberts. This residency offers students an opportunity to gain greater awareness and appreciation for different cultures, and helps them develop their artistic abilities and teamwork skills.

A World of Music residencies range from one to five days for most schools.

"Ancient Cultures" Residency

A model arts program developed in Pagosa Springs that combines a music and dance performance with social studies curriculum. The production is a unique blend of music, stories dances and skits from around the world, with over 120 students wearing elaborate, colorful costumes.

"Ancient Cultures" residencies can be three to eight weeks for a school wide immersion.

"Students come away from this program with a multi-sensory understanding of social studies," according to Pagosa Springs Intermediate School Principal Mark DeVoti. "They get a chance to relive ancient history in a way I've never seen before. Thanks to Paul and Carla Roberts, students are able to take what they only used to get in textbooks and bring it to life."

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