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Interview with Mesa County Libraries production team.
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Interview with Mesa County Libraries production team.
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Interview with Mesa County Libraries production team.
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Dr. L. Luis López talks about his education, experiences, and poetry.
5. Snowdysseus
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This piece is part of the Artist In Residence collection created in the 970West Studio by Evan Curtis.
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Is craft beer an art? Head brewers have a profound appreciation for their craft. So we visited several Mesa County breweries and asked if they considered making beer an art.
Local breweries featured include Copper Club Brewing Company, Kannah Creek Brewing Company, Palisade Brewing Company, and The Rockslide Brewery and Restaurant.
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This video explores Evan Curtis' time as Artist in Residence and how he expresses himself through his art.
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In a retrospective video covering her period as Artist in Residence at 970West Studio in Mesa County Libraries, Savannah Ashmore discusses her creative process in creating ink with watercolor drawings, and her consideration of the ephemeral nature of both flowers and memory in the creation of that work. She also talks about helping people with their creative process during 970West open studio hours and in classes she taught as part of her residency...
9. Bliss
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This piece was included in the 2016-2017 Art on the Corner Temporary Exhibit.
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Irrigation water is the lifeblood of the Grand Valley. Without it, our area would have remained a desert, and we would never have seen the agricultural bounty we enjoy today. In this special presentation presenter Gary Hines shares vintage photographs and maps highlighting the hardships, failures, and ultimate successes early settlers encountered in developing irrigation systems that now deliver a consistent supply of vital irrigation water.
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The large scar on the ridge south of the town of New Castle, near I-70 and the Colorado River, was the scene of three disastrous coal mine explosions that killed scores of miners over several years. The last blast was never extinguished and still smolders today.
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The early days of Mesa County saw the development of remote mining towns, communities, and post offices. Some of the post offices have stood the test of time while others were more short-lived. Learn about some of the lesser-known historic post offices in Mesa County, how they came to be, and the communities that they served.
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The Ute people had lived in western Colorado long before Europeans arrived. In some cases, Ute words and names of individuals are still used today. In other cases, the original Ute designation has since been changed to something else. Colorow is recognized in history as one of the more well-known Ute leaders and in modern times, and he is remembered in many ways
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Located at the future site of the mining town of Uravan, the Club Ranch was a large ranching operation which became well-known across western Colorado. This presentation will explore the ranch's origins and history.
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From the late 19th Century through the mid-20th Century, the development of Mesa County has been influenced by our ability to obtain natural resources from the ground. This presentation will cover a history of the different types of mining that occurred in the county.
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Discover some of the many abandoned towns and communities in Mesa County through photos and maps. Mesa County Libraries' in-house historian, Ike Rakiecki, presents this fascinating look back in time.
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Eliza Grégoire of crêpe girl talks about her beginnings as a musician, the story behind her songs “Not Fair” and “I Try,” the origins of crêpe girl, and her hopes for the band. Crêpe girl was the nineteenth musical act to take part in the Studio Lounge series.
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In a retrospective video covering her period as Artist in Residence at 970West Studio in Mesa County Libraries, Emmi Hall talks about the history of art and design in a social context. She speaks about encouraging budding artists in their craft and her own use of watercolor as a medium. She discusses the importance of public libraries in promoting the arts, and the value in providing art education programs to the public during her residency (January...
19. Anatomy Lesson 2
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This piece was included in the 2015-2016 Art on the Corner Temporary Exhibit.
20. Doorman
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This piece was included in the 2015-2016 Art on the Corner Temporary Exhibit.