Main Street LIVE will present a one-night benefit, the “Psychedelic 60’s Shindig,” on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event, listed on the theater’s calendar and special-events pages, features era-themed music, a costume contest, games and refreshments. Tickets are priced at $35 for individual adults and $60 for couples, and ticketing information is available through the theater’s website.

The fundraiser is explicitly intended to generate support for Main Street LIVE’s Children’s Theatre program, a local arts initiative that provides theatrical experiences and education for youth in Las Animas County. In a community where cultural programming is often limited by tight public and nonprofit budgets, the evening represents both a social opportunity and a practical fundraising effort to sustain youth arts offerings.

For residents, the event carries significance beyond entertainment. Community theaters serve as accessible venues for creative expression, social connection and informal education, particularly for children and families who have fewer extracurricular options in rural counties. Supporting the Children’s Theatre program through ticket purchases helps maintain a local space where young people can develop skills in communication, confidence and teamwork—outcomes tied by research to improved mental well-being and resilience.

At the same time, the event raises questions about accessibility and equity. Ticket prices, while modest compared with many urban cultural events, may still pose a barrier for some local families on fixed or limited incomes. In counties like Las Animas, where incomes and access to arts funding can be uneven, benefit events can mobilize community support but also underscore the need for more sustained public investment in youth services and cultural programming. Organizers and community stakeholders will face the ongoing challenge of balancing fundraising with efforts to ensure arts participation remains inclusive.

The Shindig is also likely to provide modest economic activity for the downtown area on a Saturday evening, bringing attendees into local businesses and reinforcing the theater’s role as a civic anchor. Main Street LIVE’s promotion of the event on its special-events pages aims to reach both regular patrons and residents looking for family-friendly activities.

Residents interested in attending or learning more can consult the theater’s calendar and special-events pages for details and ticketing. As communities across the region consider how to support arts and youth services sustainably, events like the Psychedelic 60’s Shindig serve as immediate steps toward keeping local programs alive while highlighting broader conversations about cultural access and social equity in Las Animas County.