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PRO MUSICA COLORADO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA WITH BOULDER CHAMBER CHORALE

Pro Musica Colorado and Boulder Chamber Chorale present Handel’s Messiah!

Boulder, Colorado—Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra (PMC) is joined by the Boulder Chamber Chorale for Handel's Messiah!

On Saturday, December 1st, 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 2nd, 3:00 pm, both performances at Mountain View United Methodist Church (355 Ponca Place, Boulder, CO), the evolution of the spirit of classical music, and how it can be used for positive solutions for world challenges, takes flight. Handel’s Messiah, which includes the famous Hallelujah Chorus, is a Christmas tradition not to be missed! PMC partners with the Boulder Chamber Chorale and their artistic director, Dr. Vicki Burrichter, for these special performances.

“Messiah is a masterpiece that has inspired every composer who has written oratorios, including Haydn’s Creation, Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, and Mendelssohn’s oratorios,” says Cynthia Katsarelis, Music Director and Conductor of PMC. “I’m thrilled to be working again with Vicki Burrichter; we share an impassioned vision of this music, one that is informed by the early music movement but rendered with the expressive palette and power of modern instruments.”

Dr. Burrichter is pleased to work with Maestra Katsarelis again, having prepared the chorus for PMC for Haydn's Creation in the past. "Cynthia and I have a similar musical sensibility and commitment and our knowledge areas compliment each other well. This is the first time the Boulder Chamber Chorale has collaborated with PMC, and we are very excited for this new venture!"

In addition to the musical collaboration, another feature will be added to the concert. Handel presented this work annually as a fundraiser for an orphanage. In this charitable tradition, Pro Musica Colorado and Boulder Chamber Chorale are including a food drive that will benefit Community Food Share. Non-perishable, packaged items (no glass containers) will be collected. Especially needed are: Nut Butters - Soups & Stews - Cereal & Oatmeal - Canned Tuna & Chicken - Baby Food & Formula (Not Expired) - Beans (Canned or Dry) - Canned Fruits - Canned Vegetables - Pasta & Sauce – Rice.

"I love the fact that Handel presented his Messiah annually as a benefit for orphans," says Katsarelis. "As someone who teaches music in Haiti, I’ve witnessed the power of music to lift spirits, heal trauma, and make community. With our wonderful orchestra, chorus, and soloists, we are excited to share the Messiah with our community in Boulder and beyond.”

Ticket prices for Classical Evolution – 2018-2019 Season: $35 General, $25 Seniors, $5 Students, $55 Supporter Ticket. Two-Concert Package – two concerts for $50. Groups save 15% when you purchase 10 or more Adult tickets for the performance. Tickets are available online at: www.promusicacolorado.org. For more information, or to purchase tickets by phone, call: 720-443-0565.

Concert at a Glance – Handel’s Messiah!

Saturday, December 1, 7:30 pm & Sunday, December 2, 3:00 pm

Mountain View United Methodist Church, 355 Ponca Place, Boulder, CO 80303

Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra

with the Boulder Chamber Chorale and Artistic Director, Dr. Vicki Burrichter

Jennifer Bird, soprano; Steven Soph, tenor; Leah Creek Biesterfeld, alto; Adam Ewing, baritone Cynthia Katsarelis conductor

Program: George Frideric Handel Messiah

About Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra and Cynthia Katsarelis, Music Director and Conductor Now in its 12th season, Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra has many of Colorado’s finest musicians, and is committed to impassioned performances of repertoire ranging from the classic to the cutting edge.

Cynthia Katsarelis has served with the Cincinnati Symphony, Pops and May Festival, the Greensboro (N.C.) Symphony, and has conducted many professional, college, and youth orchestras. She has assisted James Conlon, Keith Lockhart, Erich Kunzel and Michael Christie. Most recently she conducted the Colorado Music Festival’s Young People’s Concerts. Katsarelis is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, with degrees in both violin and conducting. READ MORE

About the Boulder Chamber Chorale and Dr. Vicki Burrichter, Artistic Director

The Boulder Chamber Chorale is a select small ensemble comprised of some of the finest singers from within the Boulder Chorale. The group performs on Boulder Chorale concerts as well as in outreach performances such as this season’s free library concert and Brewery Tour.

Dr. Vicki Burrichter’s passion is choirs and choral singers. She brings to all of her choirs an expectation of excellence, a sense of humor, an understanding of diverse genres and cultures, and a theatrical sensibility that makes her choirs exciting and moving to experience. READ MORE

Jennifer Bird, soprano

American soprano Jennifer Bird enjoys a busy and varied singing career in the US and Europe, having built a reputation as a charismatic, intelligent and versatile performer of more than 50 roles in opera, operetta and musical theater, as well as much of the standard oratorio and concert literature. READ MORE

Steven Soph, tenor

A "superb vocal soloist" (The Washington Post), tenor Steven Soph performs repertoire spanning the medieval to modern day. Aside from being an active Bach interpreter and international soloist, Steven performs with top American vocal ensembles including GRAMMY®-nominated Seraphic Fire and True Concord Voices & Orchestra; GRAMMY® Award- winning Roomful of Teeth and Conspirare; Trident; Yale Choral Artists; Cut Circle; Santa Fe Desert Chorale; Oregon Bach Festival Chorus; Colorado Bach Ensemble; Sounding Light; Ensemble Origo; and Spire Chamber Ensemble.READ MORE

Leah Creek Biesterfeld, alto

Described as “vibrant and full-voiced” (The Denver Post) and praised for her “tangy, nut-brown mezzo” (Opera News), Leah Creek Biesterfeld appears frequently as a soloist along the Front Range with groups such as Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra, Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado, Colorado Bach Ensemble, Seicento Baroque Ensemble, and St. Martin’s Chamber Choir. READ MORE

Adam Ewing, baritone

Lyric baritone Adam Ewing is an Affiliate Professor of Voice at Regis University. He made his operatic debut as Major General Stanley in The Pirates of Penzance with Loveland Opera, and his orchestral debut as the lead of the barbershop quartet in The Music Man with the Colorado Symphony. READ MORE

About Community Food Share

Community Food Share is a food bank fighting hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties by providing access to fresh, nutritious food through more than 40 local partners and its onsite and mobile pantries. Last year, Community Food Share distributed enough food for more than 8.7 million meals. You can join the fight against local hunger with gifts of funds, food, and time. Find out how by visiting www.communityfoodshare.org.

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Springtime, for those who suffer from allergies, can simultaneously be the most beautiful and uncomfortable time of the year. Symptoms range from irritating to agonizing so the search for remedies is never-ending.

An easy way to take care of yourself this spring is to avoid known aggravates of allergies. Here is a list of the top 8 aggravates to avoid when your allergies are running wild.

1. Alcohol

Alcohol is known to dilate blood vessels. When the vessels in your nose are dilated, the symptoms of hay fever and asthma can worsen. By reducing alcohol consumption—or, better yet, completely eliminating it—you may find that your allergies are significantly reduced.

2. Dust in your air-vents and fans

This one is surely the most obvious, but often people forget how important a spring clean really is. Leaving dust on your fans, or in the vents of your air conditioning can aggravate your allergies. Cleaning the blades and clearing out your vents regularly is a simple way to ensure that the air you’re breathing is dirt free and allergy friendly.

3. Storms

Storms themselves won’t affect your allergies but the aftermath will. Why? Storms stir up all kinds of pollens, and being outside—especially right after a storm has hit—will likely leave you itching and sniffling to no end. To avoid a sudden increase in your allergy symptoms try to stay inside after a storm.

4. Wet soil

Another reason that storms can effect your allergy symptoms is because wet soil is a hot-spot for allergy-causing moulds. Try to avoid wet soil both outside and inside your home. What does this look like? Simple alterations like watering your plants less is a great way to alleviate your symptoms.

5. Humidity

Unless you live in a naturally humid environment, this one should be easy to do—by buying a dehumidifier, the dust mite population in your home could decrease and so could your allergy symptoms.

6. Hair products

Hair products create sticky hair, and sticky hair creates a very attractive landing strip for pollen. Avoid the extra attention by reducing your use of hair products during springtime.\

7. Pets

Pets hair is an epicenter of dust, dirt, and other allergy-producing particles. Make sure you’re washing your pets regularly to avoid the constant watery-eyes and sneezes that start whenever they enter the room.

8. Going to bed without a shower

Showering before bed will enable you to clean away any pollens or other allergens from your body and keep your sheets as allergen-free as possible so that you not only feel great but that you also get a good night’s rest.

With slight lifestyle changes, these 8 aggregates can be avoided to give you the most pleasant spring possible. However, if you’re suffering from more serious allergies and find that your quality of life is being significantly reduced, then visiting a doctor is the best way to go. At Founders Family Medicine, our health care providers will evaluate and treat your allergy symptoms for the best relief there is. And, since we’re open 7 days a week, we’re always ready to help.

(BOULDER, Colo., November 13, 2018) –8z Real Estate is proud to announce that Lane Hornung, CEO and founder of 8z Real Estate, has been named one of Denver Business Journal's 2018 Most Admired CEOs.

Fifteen honorees were selected from over one hundred nominations for metro-area chief executives in the inaugural class of the Denver Business Journal's Most Admired CEOs. The nominees were judged by an independent panel and the Denver Business Journal’s editorial staff who considered CEOs’ contributions to company success, civic engagement, and career achievement, among other factors. 

Hornung explained the significance of receiving this award, “It is an honor to be recognized in such a talented group of metro-Denver area business leaders from respected businesses in our community. As a founder and CEO, it’s rewarding to take a step back and see what the brokerage has accomplished. The brokerage is bigger than me with team leaders, support staff, and real estate agents living out the 8z core values, and working the company’s mission to fix real estate, by gaining the trust of their clients and putting clients first. I am humbled to receive this award, but this brokerage wouldn’t be what it is without the dedicated 8zers who have carried out my vision for 8z Real Estate.”

8z Real Estate agents have set themselves apart in the industry selling three times more homes annually than the industry average.  The brokerage has also been recognized as the #1 rated brokerage in Colorado on Zillow, receiving over 2300 reviews and a five-star average on Zillow’s review platform, from clients who have bought or sold with an 8z agent. 

These accomplishments of 8z Real Estate were no coincidence, but rather shaped by Hornung’s previous professional experiences.

As a former Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot, Hornung learned how to be part of a team of highly skilled professionals that work together for a common goal. While 8zers conduct their own business as standalone agents, the company and office cultures are one of collegiality and teamwork. An 8z office team will support each other with mentorship or lend their expertise so that each 8zer can better serve their clients.

8z’s company culture has also been recognized with awards from The Denver Post’s Top Workplaces rankings, and Entrepreneur.com’s Top Company Culture list.  As a graduate student, Hornung worked as a research assistant for acclaimed author Jim Collins on the book Good to Great. Through this experience, Hornung learned what makes a great company stand apart.  This experience shaped 8z’s core values which haven't changed since the company was founded and guide every decision made at 8z to this day.

This year's Most Admired CEOs will be recognized at an awards reception hosted by the Denver Business Journal on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center, and a special section in the Denver Business Journal on November 16^th.

ABOUT 8Z REAL ESTATE

8z Real Estate is a residential brokerage that empowers buyers and sellers with unmatched market data and online tools, combined with the knowledge and expertise of professionals on the ground. Each 8z agent specializes in a specific community, to develop expertise on everything local. 8z puts clients first with agents who listen to their clients’ needs, address their concerns, and deliver solutions so that each client has clarity, control and confidence in their real estate transaction. 8z has been recognized as the Denver Post’s #1 middle-sized Workplace in 2017. For more information call 303-563-4103 and visit http://8z.com/.

Loveland, Colorado—  Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership (NoCO) has announced three new major sponsors for its 5th Annual NOCOM 2019 manufacturing trade show April 11, 2019: Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT)/CAP Logistics, Hoff & Leigh, and FirstBank. The event showcases Northern Colorado’s expanding manufacturing sector, connecting suppliers, manufacturers, capital, and services.

These organizations join a team of sponsors that include Aerotek, EKS&H, Flood and Peterson, and the City of Loveland. These sponsors all support and contribute to the development of the Colorado state and local economies, and the growth and development of the manufacturing industry specifically in the state and across the region.

First-time sponsors Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT) and CAP Logistics are teaming up as media sponsors. COBRT is an association of leaders from businesses who promote good public policy and a thriving economy for Colorado. CAP Logistics provides customized multi-modal transportation solutions to industries for seeking to minimize downtime.

Hoff & Leigh, was founded in 1987 and has grown into a national commercial real estate company and brokerage firm. “Hoff & Leigh is proud to support NOCOM 2019 and the NoCo Manufacturing Partnership’s commitment to workforce development and the future of manufacturing in Colorado. We view the industrial and manufacturing sector as a significant focus for our business.,” said Alyssa Scott, Hoff & Leigh broker. “This event provides us the opportunity to gain deeper insights on the industry and engage in conversations with business leaders. We strive to develop ongoing relationships with our manufacturing clients to serve their business needs through changes, growth and new opportunities.”

Returning sponsor FirstBank is a long-standing local business and is the largest locally-owned bank in Colorado. Kyle Archer, FirstBank assistant vice president, said, “FirstBank has a long history of supporting local businesses and are proud to sponsor the NoCo Manufacturing Partnership, which is focused on providing the manufacturing community with economic development, education, and workforce development resources. This organization’s mission is parallel to FirstBank’s company-wide philosophy of ‘banking for good,’ and doing what is right by their customers, communities and employees. The NoCo Manufacturing Partnership is one of the best resources to bring the manufacturing community and necessary support together, and FirstBank is proud to be a part of that.”

About the 5th Annual NOCOM Trade Show

NOCOM 2019 takes place Thursday, April 11th, 2019, The Ranch Events Complex, in Loveland, Colorado. For more information or to register, visit www.nocomfg.com.

Date:   Thursday, April 11th, 2019

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

          Kick-off Breakfast at 7:30am at the Budweiser Events Center (separate ticket required)

          B2B Networking Reception 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (separate ticket required)

Several NOCO companies have already registered to be a part of the trade show through the “Early Commitment” option, as booth spaces have sold out in years past. To accommodate the growing demand from companies, the NOCOM 2019 Trade Show is reconfiguring the layout to maximize space and availability.

For more information and to register for this event, purchase a booth, and learn about speaking opportunities, visit www.nocomfg.com. For more information on sponsorships and to become a corporate sponsor, contact Adam Papilion, NOCOM 2019 Chair, at 970-692-3344 or adam@h2manufacturingsolutions.com.

About Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT)

Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT) advocates for proactive, pro-business legislation with a focus on strengthening the economy, allowing businesses in Colorado and the region to thrive. COBRT is the state affiliate of the National Business Roundtable (BRT). With a focus on regional, national and international issues, COBRT has clearly established a position supporting some of Colorado’s top companies and industries. To learn more visit www.cobrt.com.

About CAP Logistics

You want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability. You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that. With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. Learn more at www.caplogistics.com.

About Hoff & Leigh

Hoff & Leigh, headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, is a full service commercial real estate company founded in 1987. H&L operates a network of offices across the country dedicated to helping clients list, lease, buy and sell commercial real estate properties. Hoff & Leigh holds its outstanding market position through strong business relationships, market expertise and professional knowledge.  H&L adds value for its partners by using its IMPACT Marketing™ process to increase occupancy, increase a property’s value and reduce property management burden. H&L believes in an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving, continuously looking for outside-the-box solutions. Visit www.hoffleigh.com to view current commercial real estate opportunities and learn more, or visit them on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, or Instagram.

About FirstBank

FirstBank operates more than 115 locations in Colorado, Arizona and California. It’s the largest locally owned banking organization in Colorado, serving more than 750,000 customers. FirstBank offers a variety of checking and savings accounts, mortgages, home equity loans and a full range of commercial loans and business accounts and services. Since 2000, the company has been recognized as a top corporate philanthropist and has contributed more than $60 million and thousands of volunteer hours to charitable organizations. FirstBank is also unique in that a majority of its stock is owned by management and employees. For more information, visit www.efirstbank.com.

About Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership

The NoCo Manufacturing Partnership was formed in 2013 as a result of Governor Hickenlooper’s state Economic Development plan called the Colorado Blue Print. The Blue Print identified 11 key sectors of the economy in Colorado by region. Northern Colorado’s two main sectors identified were Health and Wellness and Advanced Manufacturing. Regions within the state were encouraged to form sector partnerships to provide more localized grass roots support to augment state efforts in each sector. These would be industry specific, led by business, in partnership with economic development, education and workforce development. A collaboration arose as part of the Blue Print process involving people from each of these affiliations and the NoCo Manufacturing Partnership was born. It continues to be an all-volunteer, business led, FREE membership organization designed to support Northern Colorado manufacturers. It is served by a Board of Directors, representing each affiliation from private business to local government, as well as two active committees: Networking and Manufacturing Talent/Rocks! Find us on the web, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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