ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Steamboat Springs' arts and entertainment attractions are wide-spread and year-round. A sampling of what you'll find in Steamboat is outlined below, and links providing additional information are listed as well. Regardless of the time of year, there is always an event on hand and our venues are well attended by locals and visitors alike.
| First Friday Art Walk | |
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The First Friday Art Walk, held year-round on the first Friday of each month, is a great opportunity to see what's new on the Steamboat art scene, socialize with resident artists and sample fantastic appetizers and spirits at venues throughout town. Held from 5p.m. - 8p.m. the Art Walk has grown from showings at a few galleries to a wide variety of galleries, restaurants and businesses hosting local artists' work. |
| Steamboat Art Museum | |
| The historic First National Bank building downtown is home to the Steamboat Art Museum. Gifted to Steamboat Springs by long-time resident sheep rancher and artist, Helen Rehder, the museum features collections that tell the story of the culture and heritage of Northwestern Colorado. |  |
| Steamboat Springs Arts Depot - Eleanor BIiss Center for the Arts | |
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Located in a 100 year old train depot on the Yampa River, the Steamboat Springs Arts Depot is home to the Steamboat Springs Arts Council. Hosting year-round visual and performing arts shows, the Arts Depot offers a wide variety of events and unique collections of artists' creations. |
| Tread of Pioneers Museum | |
| For a Yampa Valley history lesson, this is the place to go. With historical artifacts, memorabilia and imagery, the story of the settling of the Yampa Valley is told. You'll step into a world of western heritage complete with Native American as well as early settler exhibits. Given Steamboat's historical ties with skiing, a retrospective history of skiing is showcased as well. |  |
| Emerald City Opera | |
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Since 2002, Steamboat's hometown opera company has brought classical opera to the Yampa Valley. Combining world-class artists from esteemed opera houses with local professionals, the Emerald City Opera thrills opera enthusiasts with a concert series each summer and winter. |
| Strings Music Festival | |
| Known for its summertime concerts since opening in 1988, this always popular festival has special events throughout the winter months as well. Each summer the calendar is filled with over 85 performances comprised of chamber music, jazz, rock, country, bluegrass and many other genres. There's simply something for everyone, and the venues are small and intimate for pure enjoyment of amazing talent. |  |
| Steamboat Springs Orchestra | |
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Comprised of mostly local professional musicians, this community based symphony orchestra delivers quality productions you'd expect to find only in metropolitan areas. This thriving orchestra has a surprising depth of experience which includes a Woodwind Quintet and a String Quartet who perform regularly at special events. |
| Literary Sojourn | |
| This annual fall event celebrates the joy of reading and provides inspiration to avid readers throughout the region. Book enthusiasts have the opportunity to meet world reknown writers and authors at this all day event featuring presentations and question and answer sessions with featured authors and writers. |  |
| Additional Arts & Entertainment Event Calendars and Informational Links |
Since it is impossible to feature all the activities and events offered throughout the year in Steamboat on this page, listed below are some web sites with additional information and up-to-date calendars of events.
Explore Steamboat Events Calendar
Steamboat Pilot Event Listings
Steamboat Springs Arts Council
Yampa Valley Events and Information