Talks & Presentations
Who's Been Here? Tracking Wildlife in Winter — 02/19/2025
Science backs up our view that nature is good for your mental and physical health! That's why we create events and programs to bring in people from all backgrounds - get out, get involved and reap the benefits of being in nature!
April 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Save the Date – Colorado National Monument Association will be hosting a concert at the Saddlehorn Amphitheater this April to celebrate National Park Week. Come explore your national parks & monuments!
Enjoy an evening of live music in this picturesque outdoor setting at Colorado National Monument.
Intimate classical performance by Justin G. Russell Jr. and Nick Carozza.
Ticket sales slated to begin in late February with additional details to follow. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified of ticket sales.
This concert is a fundraiser for Colorado National Monument to support priority projects within the monument’s boundary.
*Entrance fees apply and are not included with ticket purchase. Carpooling is highly encouraged to address limited parking options in and around the Saddlehorn area.
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Justin G. Russell Jr. Maternally Irish born for Tsi’naajinii. Fourth Generation Diné Silversmith, Bassist, Composer, and Cultural Preservationist. Owner of Russell Trading Company since 2020. Justin has composed music for orchestra, string trio, piano, oboe, and double bass. Current ensembles include the Grand Junction Symphony and Mariachi San Jose.
Nick Carozza is a musician currently based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is the oboist with Red Rock Quintet and is pursuing a D.M.A. at U.N.L.V. with Dr. Stephen Caplan. An experienced orchestral musician, he has performed with the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, Meridian Symphony Orchestra, Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra, and Nevada Ballet Theatre Orchestra. In February 2024, Nick performed Klughardt’s Konzertstück for Oboe & Orchestra with the Southern Nevada Symphony Orchestra. He is a national finalist in the Music Teachers National Association Young Artist Woodwind Competition, winning the Nevada state and Southwest regional competitions. Nick received a B.M. from Colorado Mesa University studying with Dr. William Aikens and M.M. from The University of Alabama studying with Dr. Mary Lindsey Bailey and Dr. Sara Renner.