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Latest · Jul 2026 Mariachi at the Fox: weekly lessons begin Fridays in Walsenburg Mariachi Diamante of Pueblo leads weekly all-levels lessons for singers, instrumentalists, and students interested in mariachi tradition every Friday from 3–5pm at the Fox's Studio at 711 Main Street. Read the story →
2026 · music Vegan Shark plays Gub Gub's on July 18 Vegan Shark plays Gub Gub's in Walsenburg on Saturday, July 18 at 6 PM. Join us for live music, beer, and pizza. July 13, 2026
2026 · programming Movie on the Mountain 2026 — Brother Bear at Cuchara Mountain Park Free outdoor movie at Cuchara Mountain Park in Spanish Peaks Country on July 17, 2026: Brother Bear on the Fox's giant inflatable screen, presented by Bachman & Associates, with donations collected for Panadero Ski Corp. July 5, 2026
2026 · programming Porchfest 2026 returns Memorial Day weekend Porchfest returns for a fourth year May 23 with Far Out Murals, live music across town, and yard sales throughout Walsenburg. May 7, 2026
2025 · fundraising Gates Foundation and CRTC awards advance Fox Theatre renovation The Gates Family Foundation granted $40,000 toward Phase II and Colorado Creative Industries selected the Fox for up to $333,750 in Community Revitalization Tax Credits. November 19, 2025
2025 · fundraising Community Revitalization Tax Credit supports Fox Theatre Walsenburg Governor Polis and OEDIT awarded the Spanish Peaks Community Foundation $333,750 in Community Revitalization Tax Credits toward Fox Theatre masonry, drainage, fire-escape, HVAC, and electrical work. June 26, 2025
2025 · programming Fandango in the Park at Lathrop State Park El Fandango folklórico dancers performed for more than 50 guests at the Lathrop State Park Amphitheatre despite the summer heat. June 17, 2025
2025 · programming STEMHack: Summer Camp Powered by LEGO SPCF launches a free eight-week STEM summer camp for youth ages 11–14, using LEGO Education SPIKE Prime kits to teach robotics and coding. May 21, 2025
2025 · programming Porchfest 2025 returns Memorial Day weekend Porchfest returns May 24 with Mariachi Diamante and El Fandango at Miners Plaza, live music across town, and FAR OUT Murals running concurrently. May 13, 2025
2025 · fundraising Rawlings Foundation grants $25K for youth programming space A $25,000 Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation grant will fund a dedicated youth programming space at 711 Main Street as part of the Fox Theatre revitalization. May 6, 2025
2025 · programming Libros y Gritos: collaboration on traditional arts in Walsenburg More than 100 people joined Mariachi Diamante and Mrs. Flamingo's Book Club for an interactive storytime celebrating mariachi traditions at the Huerfano Community Center. April 18, 2025
2025 · fundraising Colorado Health Foundation awards $90K for arts and community healing SPCF received $90,000 from the Colorado Health Foundation to hire staff and expand arts, culture, and heritage programming that fosters community connection and healing. April 4, 2025
2025 · fundraising Make It Rain, Walsenburg! The Walsenburg Downtown Revitalization Committee is fundraising in April and May for Main Street hanging baskets, Walking Walsenburg planters, and downtown events including Porchfest. April 1, 2025
2023 · programming Mo Alexander comedy night at Fox Theatre Walsenburg Comedian Mo Alexander brings an evening of stand-up to the Fox Theatre on August 11, 2023 — doors at 7 PM, showtime at 7:30 PM. August 11, 2023
2023 · press-reprint Museum of Friends to host traveling exhibit from the communities to host a special exhibit, with Walsenburg being the first stop as the program moves through the state, between August of 2023 and its conclusion in Gunnison in December of 2024. August 10, 2023
2023 · programming Miguel Espinoza Fusion at the Historic Fox Theatre Walsenburg World music ensemble Miguel Espinoza Fusion performs at the Fox Theatre on July 14, 2023, featuring tracks from their album Gabriella. July 14, 2023
2023 · press-reprint Summer blockbusters are a bust for small town Theatre in Walsenburg has gone dark, and it isn’t because the lights are dimming ahead of a feature film. July 6, 2023
2023 · press-reprint Huerfano County celebrates early families, regional history Hundreds gathered in La Veta and Walsenburg over Memorial Day weekend for Puentes: Bridges from the Past to the Future, debuting a pictorial archive of 25 founding Hispano families. May 30, 2023
2022 · press-reprint The Phoenix Thunderbolt booms in Huerfano “Carvinator” is blessing Walsenburg with a one night performance at The Fox Theatre. August 11, 2022
2022 · press-reprint Fox Theatre burglars victimized us all Last week’s burglary at Walsenburg’s Fox Theatre was not just a crime against the town’s popular focal point of social activity. July 14, 2022
2022 · press-reprint FOX Theater suffers another burglary over $5,000 in Evan Ksander sweeps up shards of broken glass from the front door of 711 S. July 14, 2022
2022 · press-reprint When life gives you lemons… After the Fox Theatre was burglarized, young Walsenburg residents Lilly and Addi raised $827 at a lemonade stand in just three hours on July 9. July 9, 2022
2022 · programming Fox rocks the block Free summer concerts at Miners Plaza and Heritage Park plus outdoor movies at the golf course highlight the Fox mobile cinema package and downtown programming. May 27, 2022
2022 · press-reprint Two peaks, one community Tiana Camacho Mercier graces the stage with an El Fandango performance. May 5, 2022
2022 · press-reprint Move over Tetris; the Fox Theatre is bringing eSports Exciting things are underway at the Fox Theatre on Main Street in Walsenburg. January 20, 2022
2020 · press-reprint New short film by local filmmaker Zane Barber wraps “I’m a film student at CU Denver and I like to make films when I’m not making films. July 23, 2020
2020 · press-reprint Fox Theatre Walsenburg needs public input on final There are also two proposed garden theatre concepts for screening of family friendly movies outdoors in the warmer months. June 25, 2020
2020 · press-reprint They’re hot stuff in the ‘Burg The big winners in the Fox Theatre Walsenburg’s Second Annual Chili Cook-Off and Super Bowl Game Watch Party were, left to right: Erin McRad, Aaron Vasholz, and CJ Montoya. February 6, 2020
2020 · press-reprint Fox Theatre water break – Volunteers kick in on Christmas to restore service Thanks to their tireless work, over many cold and muddy days, including Christmas, these fine folks restored water to the historic Fox Theatre Walsenburg to ensure we would remain open for Frozen II. January 2, 2020
2019 · press-reprint Fox Theatre plans major renovations – Community ent, a division of the University of Colorado Denver’s College of Architecture and Planning, has launched a project that aims to redesign and expand the existing theater building and provide new services to the community. August 1, 2019
2019 · press-reprint Super chili bowl at the Fox The big game might not have lived up to expectations, but the “Super Chili Bowl” competition at Fox Theatre on Sunday evening, certainly did. February 7, 2019
2018 · press-reprint Three funny guys at the FOX A good crowd and a great show featuring three funny guys entertained on Saturday night at the Fox Theatre. November 1, 2018
2018 · press-reprint Celebrating 50 years of the Libre Commune in south On Thursday, August 23 at 7 pm, the Fox Theatre Walsenburg, at 715 Main St. August 23, 2018
2018 · press-reprint Commissioners make case for one cent sales tax at ’ needs assessment process in 2014 and worked on the Underfunded Courthouse legislation at the state level discussed the needs of a new judicial center for Huerfano courts at a public meeting at the Fox Theatre last week. June 7, 2018
2017 · press-reprint Rising like a phoenix The refurbished facade of the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg glows like a jewel in the twilight, with its new neon and marquee all lit up, thanks to Gordon Signs of Denver. December 21, 2017
2017 · press-reprint Comedy Night at the Walsenburg Fox a good time for Comedy night at the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg hosted several comedians that kept the house laughing the entire time. November 16, 2017
2017 · press-reprint Chris Fonseca Comedian Chris Fonseca (pictured above with comedian Gilbert Gottfried) is headlining a comedy night at the Fox Theatre Walsenburg on November 10, 7:30 pm. November 9, 2017
2017 · history Neon restoration begins at the Fox Gordon Sign removed the marquee neon on October 31, 2017 — the first step in revitalizing the Fox readerboard and east façade. November 2, 2017
2017 · press-reprint Comedy returns to historic Fox Theatre Walsenburg For over a decade, Chris has become a veteran performer tuning his physical disability into a positive visual image. October 26, 2017
2017 · community Volunteer at the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg SPCF invites community members to volunteer one weekend a month at the Fox — five to six volunteers are needed to host each movie screening. October 21, 2017
2017 · history The projector is on its way! Fox Theatre Walsenburg set to reopen November 24 The board ordered a Christie CP2208-LP laser phosphor projector for install November 13, with a free holiday screening planned after the Parade of Lights. October 19, 2017
2017 · history Brew Ha Ha helps the FOX raise money for projector The September beer-and-comedy fundraiser raised just over $3,000; the City of Walsenburg added $2,500 toward the new projector. September 21, 2017
2017 · history Fox Theatre Walsenburg: upgrade update The board executed a 40-year county agreement, submitted historic tax-credit applications, and began marquee work with Gordon Sign Company. September 7, 2017
2017 · history Fox Theatre sole focus for former Spanish Peaks Community Foundation The foundation renamed itself Fox Theatre Walsenburg and set three priorities: a new projector (~$40,000), reopening, and marquee repair. August 24, 2017
2017 · press-reprint Walsenburg’s Wiener Wednesday is wonderful Pictured, Evan Ksander mans the wiener cart, doling out dogs left and right to hungry customers. June 29, 2017
2017 · press-reprint Rock the Fox #6–WOW! Rock the Fox # 6 "Super Band" jam included (l to r): Jake Cortez, Mario Aleman, Jason (Jug) White, Bo Seawell, Jac Mihanovic, Paula Compton, Danielle Seawell, Chris Wojtecki, and Bob Rheam. May 1, 2017
2017 · history Fox Theater: full color movies coming soon The Fox's three-color digital projector lost its red channel; repair was quoted at $22,000 versus ~$37,000 for a replacement. April 20, 2017
2017 · press-reprint Calliope Musicals energize La Veta in fundraiser for Calliope Musicals lit up the Parkside in La Veta with their unique, energetic music and light show last Wednesday in their third trip to Huerfano County. January 19, 2017
2016 · press-reprint Walsenburg’s Fox Theatre rocking into the future The last Friday Art Walk of the season took place on August 26 in La Veta. September 1, 2016
2016 · press-reprint Rock the Fox a rocking success Bo Seawell, Jason White, Traemon McCabe, Geno and the rest of the crew of Planet O threw an amazing concert to benefit Fox Theatre improvements Sunday night. June 2, 2016
2016 · press-reprint Blues, Rock, Flamenco The Fox The Fox Theatre in Walsenburg is poised to usher in an exciting chapter in its long history. May 26, 2016
2016 · programming Fox Theatre to test Monday matinee and earlier evening screenings Starting June 1, 2016 the Fox tests a Monday 12 PM matinee and moves evening screenings from 7:30 PM to 7 PM. May 23, 2016
2016 · press-reprint Pulling things up at the Fox Improvements continue at Walsenburg’s Fox Theatre. May 19, 2016
2016 · programming Fox Theatre Walsenburg signs Warner Bros. film contract Volunteer theatre manager Debi Patch secured a Warner Bros. contract, clearing the way to screen Batman v Superman and other Warner titles. March 1, 2016
2015 · community Fox Theatre Walsenburg seeks volunteer movie projectionist The Fox Theatre is recruiting a volunteer projectionist to load and configure weekly digital screenings — roughly 2–4 hours per week. December 15, 2015
2015 · programming Free holiday concert featuring the Wonderful Walsenburg Wurlitzer SPCF and Fox Theatre Walsenburg host a free holiday music concert November 27, 2015 at 4:30 PM featuring Bob Flinn on the 90-year-old Wurlitzer pipe organ. November 27, 2015
2015 · history Fox theatre passes the torch After 24 years, George Birrer and John Luginbill transferred the Fox to Huerfano County; SPAAE's 2014 digital projector purchase kept first-run movies on screen. April 9, 2015
2014 · programming Colorado You Got Talent Southern Regional Finals in Walsenburg SPCF hosts the Colorado You Got Talent Southern Regional Finals August 16–17, 2014 at Washington School Auditorium — youth day Saturday, adults Sunday. August 1, 2014
2014 · fundraising Second annual SPCF charity golf tournament SPCF hosts its second annual four-man scramble charity golf tournament July 26, 2014 at Walsenburg Golf Course — $70 per person includes green fees, cart, and lunch. July 26, 2014
2013 · press-reprint Fox Theatre projects into future…Theatre out ‘Foxed’ e grant money needed to go ahead and purchase the new $80,000 digital projector which was necessary to keep the movie house open and able to bring in first run movies, sporting events and speakers from across the country. October 17, 2013
2013 · history Fox Theatre efforts go statewide SPAAE reported $17,000 raised from about 200 donors as the digital-projector campaign expanded beyond Huerfano County. March 7, 2013
2013 · history Fundraising continues for Fox Theatre projector SPAAE raised $16,000 from nearly 200 donors toward a ~$70,000 digital projector — the industry's shift away from 35mm made the upgrade urgent. February 21, 2013
2013 · history The Fox Theatre's early years From the Star Theatre on Seventh and Main to Frank Piazza's Trail Drive-in — Nancy Christofferson on Paul Krier, the 1941 FOX sign, and the Optimists' 1992 rescue. January 31, 2013
2012 · history 95th anniversary of the FOX Theatre The Star Theatre opened at 715 Main on July 1, 1917 — from Valencia and the 1941 Art Deco FOX sign to the Optimists' 1992 rescue and placement on the State Register in 1994. July 26, 2012
2012 · history The original Wurlitzer pipe organ has returned to the Fox After decades at St. Mary Catholic Church, the Fox's 1923 Wurlitzer was rediscovered in 2005, restored by the Pikes Peak Area Theatre Organ Society, and is back home at 715 Main Street. January 15, 2012
2011 · history Wurlitzer Hope-Jones: treasure at the Fox A rare 1923 Wurlitzer Hope-Jones pipe organ — with both piano and organ keyboards — accompanied silent films at the Star Theatre and is being restored for the Fox again. August 1, 2011
2010 · press-reprint Secret Places of Walsenburg revealed WALSENBURGBits and pieces of the fascinating history of Walsenburg were revealed to 32 history buffs at the Saturday morning “Secret Places of Walsenburg” tour hosted by the Huerfano County Historical Society. September 16, 2010
2009 · press-reprint Fox Theatre is a county gem! WALSENBURG– The Fox Youth Center Theatre’s goal when it was first restored in the early 1990s was to operate as a performing arts and arts education center for adults and youth throughout Huerfano County. May 1, 2009