T'dad Talk - October 22, 2020

For today’s headlines, SCRT changes their name to Main Street Live and in the state, the Pepsi Center in Denver also gets a name change. Happening in the world, the United States approves a 1.8-billion-dollar sale of weapons to Taiwan. You’re not going to want to miss this.

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Alright, let’s check in with the weather.

WEATHER

Mostly sunny skies today with highs in the mid to upper 70s around Trinidad. Breezes from the north will pick up as we move into the afternoon dropping our temps tonight down to the mid 20s.

For Friday, we’ll see highs in the mid 50s.

Now, here’s the news.

In an ongoing effort to keep live performance alive, a recent letter from Southern Colorado Repertory Theater announced they are lighting the lights and opening their doors to a variety of performances from comedy to music to local theater. Coinciding with this change from having traditionally performed only theatrical repertoire to live performance in general, SCRT said they would be changing their name to Main Street Live.

Businesses and organizations everywhere are struggling. From major chains to mom-and-pop shops, many have closed because of impending restrictions from government health officials and while that has left some defeated, others, especially in the performing arts industry, have stepped up to remake themselves to survive; no doubt because of the artist’s insatiable need to create and perform.

Recently, Forbes Council Member Sam Page expressed that a business or organization’s ability to survive will be incumbent on their willingness to adapt to a changing economic atmosphere. This could be seen as exceptionably applicable to the performing arts arena and though that isn’t new advice, it’s certainly become a great reminder in a time where performances and the arts in general have suffered a huge blow.

Main Street Live President Gloria Hall said the decision came after careful consideration and planning with the ultimate goal of keeping the doors open.

Hall explained that the were able to secure a few grants and a Small Business Association loan to help keep basic operations going while they get performances started back up again; this time, looking for anything that will sell tickets.

In a social atmosphere where nothing is the norm, raising those funds seemed improbable. Even thinking forward, Hall said they were worried about what things may look like with audience attendance coming out of the pandemic, whenever that may be.

Fortunately, it seemed that with social distancing and other safety measures, people did feel safe and over the past two months the theater has hosted two sold out comedy shows with another comedy show this Saturday and more performances now in the hopper.

Just because the last few shows have been all laughs, doesn’t mean that theatrical performances wont still be performed there. The Trinidad Community Theater is still based out of what is now Main Street Live and TCT Director Cora Warrick is currently rehearsing “The Trial of Santa,” to premier on December 4th.

The biggest message Hall said they wanted to communicate about the change of direction was that Main Street Live was not just a spotlight for actors, but the community’s theater.

Hall said if all goes well, they would be putting on a regular community theater season in 2021 along with many other performances to look out for. To find out what all is coming up, give them a call at 719-846-4765 or stop by their office at 131 W. Main Street.

Coming up this Saturday, Main Street Live will be hosting a stand-up comedy show starting at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Denver's largest indoor sports and entertainment venue has a new name.

Ball Corporation and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) announced Thursday the downtown Denver entertainment venue Pepsi Center will be renamed Ball Arena.

Ball Corporation and KSE announced the name change as part of a new partnership across three venues in Denver, Los Angeles and London. Ball and KSE will also partner with the Premier League’s Arsenal F.C., which plays in London’s Emirates Stadium, and the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and their home stadium, SoFi Stadium.

Ball Corporation is an aluminum beverage packaging company based in Broomfield.

Denver's multi-purpose downtown arena had been named Pepsi Center since its 1999 opening. The arena serves as home of the NBA's Denver Nuggets, NHL's Colorado Avalanche and Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League (NLL).

Ok here’s the cool part…

As part of the new partnership, Ball Corporation will be KSE’s Official and Exclusive Sustainability Partner, working with KSE to transition to aluminum beverage packaging – cans, bottles and cups – for 100 percent of the venue’s concessions, with the goal of implementing a closed loop system by 2022, according to a news release.

The US has approved arms sales to Taiwan worth around $1.8bn (£1.4bn), in a move that is likely to increase tensions with China, BBC reported today.

The Pentagon said the deal comprised three weapons systems, including rocket launchers, sensors and artillery.

Taiwan, which considers itself a country, is seen as a renegade province by China.

Tensions have increased in recent years and Beijing has not ruled out the use of force to take the island back.

Last week, US national security adviser Robert O'Brien said that while he did not believe China was ready to invade Taiwan, the island needed to "fortify itself" for the future

The deal includes 135 precision-guided cruise missiles, as well as mobile light rocket launchers and air reconnaissance pods that can be attached to fighter jets.

China's Foreign Ministry says the arms deal would likely have a major impact on its relationship with the US and that it would respond as necessary, according to Reuters news agency.

China and Taiwan were divided during a civil war in the 1940s but Beijing insists the island will be reclaimed at some point, including by force if necessary.

EVENTS

It’s time to check out upcoming events. This Saturday head out to Central Park to check out a model rocket launch by the Trinidad Model Rocket Club starting at 10:30 a.m. pending clear weather. Saturday night, check out karaoke at Flo-Jo’s, formerly JuJo’s Pub starting at 7:30 p.m.

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That will do it for today’s episode. Thanks for sticking around.

This has been Cameron Wayne, wishing you a great rest of your day, wherever you are.