ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Jannine Crowley is the principal and the artist behind Alpine River Glassworks. She has been lamp working Italian soft glass for six years, full time. She is self taught, but would love to have the opportunity someday to study with some of the best in the world, learn more about glass, and refine her glass techniques. She currently teaches classes at the Bemis School of Art in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and offers one-day workshops at Bonnie’s Beads in Old Colorado City, Colorado.

“Taking on a new business venture with a new product, my business partner and I are so pleased with our decision to entrust Brenda with our vision and our legal needs. She involves herself with your situations, and applies herself with encouragement and knowledge. We were relieved to find a lawyer with knowledge and experience of the importance of the arts in the community. As a full time (and then some) artist, juggling the business and the artistic side of “running your own show” can be overwhelming and frightening. Through her strong show of support and encouragement, I would recommend Brenda Speer as a valuable resource and an asset to any company.”

Janine Crowley Scott, Owner, Alpine River Glass Works

Cherish Flieder is an illustrator with an enthusiasm for children’s publishing. Cherish creates delightful and wholesome child-oriented imagery that illuminates and enriches the lives of her young audiences. Based on the needs of her clients, Cherish closely integrates her expertise of traditional painting methods and digital pre-press technology to supply print-ready, color accurate files. Her conceptual illustrations generally follow a mixed media technique utilizing traditional watercolors, oil paints, pastels, and colored pencils to achieve a unique level of vibrancy. Cherish happily pursues her love for art at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her husband, illustrator Benjamin Hummel.

Atomic Elroy is a time based media artist working in video installation and performance, and a combination of all three. Elroy considers himself an Art Humorist using a self mocking approach to all artistic values and standards. An anti-artist. Never quite knowing if he is involved in self parody, or just frustrated with the art world's pedantic nature, he always goes for the humor. Don't you?

Kerstin Stock is an artist based in Salida, Colorado. The theme of her artwork is cowgirls which are depicted on jewelry, greeting cards, checks and t-shirts.

Art Care Services is dedicated to the preservation of fine art by providing museum quality conservation that adheres to the highest professional standards. The conservator's extensive experience, education, and expertise provide a level of trust for the client and ensures that, for each painting, there is a shared responsibility for the long-term care of the art work.

JLinda and Stephanie Berry are the daughters and heirs of Chuck Berry. Chuck Berry composed the iconic rock hit "Louie Louie."

The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association is a non-profit organization which provides for the artistic and educational development of young people within the Pikes Peak region by offering high quality and diverse musical experiences which enrich the cultural environment of the community. The Association has six different musical groups which span the various levels of ability from beginner to advanced musicians.

Conduct Your Life, LLC develops leadership and team skills from a Conductor's perspective.

Ann Cunningham of Confluence Design & Fabrication specializes in creating tactile pictures. These have been featured in her exhibits, her children's books and as tactile interpretations of museum's collections.

COPPeR, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, serves as the lead organization for centralizing and coordinating information about cultural services in the community. They create strategic partnerships to ensure that the arts are rightfully positioned as vital to economic development, education, civic life and a sustainable future.

Joni Sheram is an actress, playwright, and coach. She has written for the stage, television, big screen, and was previously a high school teacher. She is on tour with her successful, witty play "CUPS".

Keeping Sanity is a local Colorado band. Their sound has been best described as: an operatic drama played out through hushed vocals. In addition, clean drum beats with distorted melodies, give the band a sense of deep structure. Their lyrics are question based at times poetic, and often thought provoking. They have gained a solid local fanbase in their hometown Woodland Park, Colorado.

Ray Khan is a personal fitness trainer and the owner and founder of Kickfit Athletics in Denver, Colorado. He developed the Kick-Fit workout, a combination of fight and flight multidimensional exercise that combines boxing-kickboxing-plyometrics and weights for the ultimate upper and lower body workout with an adrenaline rush. Ray has received national recognition as one of Americas Top 100 Trainers by Mens Journal in 2004 and 2005, and he was featured in the October 2005 issue of IDEA Fitness Journal. He is the author of The Kickfit Workout.

"You are the coolest attorney ever!"

Ray Khan, Owner, Kickfit Athletics, LLC

Mark Ledwig is a musician and composer who lives in Colorado. He has composed and recorded an album of children's songs, Permanent Teeth.

Marcia Pessemier is President of Limelight Presentations, a creative firm specializing in speaking, acting and coaching. As an entrepreneur, she helped jump start over 1,000 companies.

Prior to that, she spent ten years in the corporate world during the "Cola Wars" with Pepsi Apparel America, the "Movie Madness Years" with Showtime Networks, Inc., the "Hospitality Heyday's" with Hyatt Hotels and the "Denim Trenches" with The Lee Apparel Company.

Now a successful entrepreneur, speaker, actor and coach, Marcia understands and appreciates the issues and concerns facing today's businesses and organizations. Her reputation as an actor/comedienne adds a unique flair to her presentations and coaching. They are entertaining and humorous, yet rich in substance. 

Audiences and clients alike will not soon forget her entertaining yet informative message.

Marcia is a professional actor performing in TV and radio commercials, film, stage and improv comedy.   She is represented by Big Fish Talent in Denver, Colorado. 

Marcia travels from Denver, Colorado, and is an avid skier, hiker and reader.

Red and the Boys formed as part of a larger folk group and have performed together since 1998. Their music includes primarily 50's and 60's folk music, some 50's and 60's Rock-n-Roll ballads, as well as their own original music. Red and the Boys are John Reid (banjo, guitar and vocals), Alice Whalen (percussion and lead vocals) and Tom Whalen (guitar and vocals).

Even before he could read, Ryan Jacobson loved comic books. Some of his fondest childhood memories are of walking to the local drug store to choose a funny book with his brothers, Jason and Scott. Ryan has since turned his passion into a successful career as an author with credits that include five children's books, five comic books and a collection of short ghost stories for mature readers.

Leaders, decision-makers, event planners, and meeting planners call Kris Harty and Strong Spirit Unlimited when they need someone to inspire their groups to "stick to it—no matter what!" Kris Harty inspires her audiences through inspirational keynotes, breakouts, workshops, and through small group and individual coaching and consulting.

Terry Woodford is the creator of Audio-Therapy, soothing lullabies for babies and canines. Baby Go to Sleep (www.babygotosleep.com) features classic nursery songs set to a real human heart beat to help soothe and calm your child. Canine Lullabies (www.caninelullabies.com) uses the same calming approach as Baby Go to Sleep to help reduce stress and anxiety in dogs and puppies.

Tom Taylor is an internationally known guitarist and composer located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and one of the winners of Musician Magazine's "Best Unsigned Band" contest. His winning entry, a fast fusion tune called "Aubade," appears on the self-produced album, THE CROSSING, and is described as "the hardest tune I ever had to record" by mandolin virtuoso Grisman. When Tom's full orchestral arrangement of "Big Basin Breakdown" (also from THE CROSSING and described as "an amazing piece" by Christopher Wilkins, conductor of the San Antonio Symphony) received its European premier, it brought down the house at the famed Hercules and Prinzregenten theatres in Munich, Germany. Its catchy blend of jazz, bluegrass and baroque melodies received a 5-minute standing ovation!

"Wow! You’re good! Great advice and insights on the publishing contract. You caught things that other legal counsel I've worked with never did."

Tom Taylor, Composer and Guitarist

Treblemaker Productions is the Premier Production company of Colorado, with an affordable recording studio located in Southern Colorado. The company has a proven 20 step process that walks you through creating an album. Treblemaker Productions offers a multitude of services such as: songwriting, CD collaboration, musician selection, vocal coaching for recording, mixing/editing, CD graphics, packaging, marketing, and much more.