Untiedt was born and raised in rural Colorado and maintains a studio in Denver. Traveling and painting worldwide, he has become known as a world painter who creates with a Westerner's eye. Through the color, brush strokes, and the symbolic subject matter of his paintings, he attempts to examine the human predicament as reflected with deep connections to the landscape. Untiedt has participated in numerous shows, including the Colorado Governor's Invitational, Representing the West, Art of the American West, and the Masters of Montana. He received the 2005 Ralph "Tuffy" Berg Award at the CM Russell Auction of Original Western Art. He is currently working on an extensive project, "Roundance, from Beara to Butte," painting the connections between the Beara peninsula in southwestern Ireland and the mining community.
Currently he is working on the River of Lost Souls in Purgatory, in Spanish it is known as “El Rio De Las Animas Perdidas en Purgatorio”. Legend has that an unblessed Spanish army was lost in the canyons of this river. He shares his thoughts and feelings for the Purgatory River from the headwaters near Stonewall to its mouth on the Arkansas at Las Animas, Colorado. The Show will open on September 20, 2007, at the Sangre de Cristo Art Center in Pueblo, Colorado. Details at
www.michaelomeuntiedt.com
The 24th Annual Wine in the Pines presented by DMS Leasing, LLC & Stanek Constructors, Inc. is October 19 & 20, 2007 in Keystone. The nationally renowned event is a benefit for 61 year old CP of CO and has justifiably earned the reputation of a premier wine and culinary event.
Attendees will indulge in some of Colorado's most savory cuisine prepared flawlessly by Keystone's foremost chefs, paired with exquisite wines from around the world. The two-day extravaganza draws an audience from coast to coast opening on Friday evening with the spectacular Winemaker's Dinner featuring Renwood Winery’s finest reserves. The premier sponsor party is held at the Keystone Ranch Restaurant. Those attending the dinner will immediately see why the Ranch has been named the best restaurant in Colorado for two years in a row in the prestigious ZAGATSurvey, and why the restaurant is a Wine Spectator DiRoNA winner. The evening begins with fine Champagne and hors d’oeuvres by the fireplace in the warm rustic elegance of this original 1930s ranch homestead. Guests will savor an elegant five-course fare prepared by Executive Chef Aaron Taylor.
Food & Wine’s September Issue invites readers to “Cultivate Your Palate” at the renowned Gourmet Food and International Wine Tasting. Saturday, the 20th of October, at 6:00 PM, the grand ballroom doors once again open at the Keystone Conference Center. Guests will be in awe of the unmistakable Wine in the Pines atmosphere as Jazz Diva Tina Navarro entertains all entering a feast for the palate and the eye. Talented chefs stand at attention waiting to show off their creative talents in a bid to see who can create the most unique food that is both delicious and fun. Every dish is a masterpiece! Visitors try to match the complexities with the over 500 international wines longing to be sampled. To fully appreciate the magnum opus of Wine in the Pines, a trip (or two) through exquisite dessert spread is mandatory. This culinary experience is truly unforgettable!
Last but definitely not least is the “2007 We Care Wine and Spirit Auction". A wide variety of celebrities, dignitaries and socialites have donated autographed bottles to be auctioned off at Saturday’s event.
Capacity attendance of 1,000 guests will celebrate at the Gourmet Food and International Wine Tasting. It is advised for those wanting to attend to get reservations without delay. Keystone Resort offers promotional room rates at Keystone Lodge and at The Inn at Keystone. For more information please visit
www.wineinthepines.org or call 303-691-9339 x 1162.
About Wine in the Pines: As with fine wine, age and dedication have become the evolutionary ingredients that have turned Wine in the Pines into one of the most elegant, enchanting and exciting events anywhere. Inspired by Kelly Smith, the daughter of founders Mike and Margaret Smith, Wine in the Pines is a fundraiser held each of the last 23 years to help support CP of Colorado.
