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2012 Members JENNY BIRNIE Co-Chair LAURA ELM Co-Chair ARTISTS OF THE WEST ELKS Shaun Horne, Rebecca Weil, Laura Elm CENTER FOR THE ARTS Jenny Birnie, Jennifer Hartman, Jamie Booth CRESTED BUTTE ARTS FESTIVAL Connie Hayden, Diana Ralston, Carol Smith CRESTED BUTTE DANCE COLLECTIVE K.T. Folz, Joan Grant, Adge Marziano CRESTED BUTTE FILM FESTIVAL Michael Brody, Jennifer Brody CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN THEATRE Harry Woods, Jo Ann Macy CRESTED BUTTE MUSIC FESTIVAL Center for the Arts — Tom Biery, Susan Gellert, Alexander Schierle Motown in the Mountains 2012 Photo by Nathan Bilow CRESTED BUTTE SCHOOL OF DANCE Bobbie Reinhardt CRESTED BUTTE WRITERS CONFERENCE Join Us in Celebrating the East River Valley as Barbara M. Crawford GUNNISON ARTS CENTER A Nationally Recognized Arts Destination! Kathleen Curry, Pat Montgomery MT. CRESTED BUTTE ARTS ORGANIZATIONS | 4-7 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Get familiar with the 14 non-profit arts organizations of the Arts Alliance leading Woody Sherwood, Marilyn Krill the way to advance the arts in Western Colorado. STUDIO ART SCHOOL Melissa Mason ARTS CALENDAR | 8-34 TRAILHEAD CHILDREN’S MUSEUM June through October 2012. Get ready to expand your horizons with this Katie Mueller comprehensive arts activities planner. WESTERN STATE COLLEGE OF COLORADO COVER ARTWORK: Karin Waidley Almost Home — painting by local artist Adam Freed

PUBLISHER: Jenny Birnie, Center for the Arts Executive Director EDITOR: Molly Murfee, Center for the Arts Marketing Director PUBLICATION DESIGN: Kathy Amen, Nautilus Publications ARTS ADVISOR | Welcome Welcome to Our Summer Season! The Arts Alliance of the East River Valley is comprised of 14 separate arts and cultural organizations that spread from Gothic to Gunnison. Through these organizations visitors and residents can enjoy outdoor concerts, theatre productions, dance performances, film, festivals, art festivals, lectures, opera, music festivals, chamber music, symphony, children’s programs and exhibits, gallery walks, visual arts workshops and exhibits showcasing local and nationally recognized artists. Crested Butte Music Festival — With literally hundreds of events and classes American String Quartet throughout the summer, on virtually every day of the week, the Arts Advisor Magazine is designed to help you navigate this incredibly rich palette of opportunities. This is your comprehensive guide and planning tool to the arts from June to October. Here you may immerse yourself in a weekend workshop in plein air painting, attend an outdoor concert, or peruse the talents of local artists. There are events especially for children, teens and adults. You can be an experienced aficionado or a “never-ever.” So whether you are visiting for a week or staying for a lifetime, there is an event, class or workshop that will call to you in these pages. The Arts Alliance invites you to immerse yourself in our vibrant communities, bursting with artistic talents. Use the Arts Advisor to diversify your stay in the area. We hope you will agree that the Gunnison Valley is an incredible destination for the arts. Be inspired and uplifted by what you experience and learn. Embrace your own creativity. Feed your soul.

JENNY BIRNIE Executive Director Center for the Arts

ARTS ALLIANCE MISSION STATEMENT The Arts Alliance, a dynamic coalition of nonprofit visual and performing arts organizations, promotes and advances the arts to enrich, educate, and enhance the quality of life from Mt. Crested Butte to Gunnison.

Crested Butte Dance Collective — Move the Butte Photo by Nathan Bilow ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Organizations

Center for the Arts Photo by Nathan Bilow Arts Organizations Allow us to introduce you to the organizations, programs and groups that comprise the foundation of the arts in the East River Valley. The following profiles provide a glimpse into the incredibly diverse organizations that work in collaboration to offer exceptional artistic experiences to locals and visitors. Get to know them and support them — they contribute significantly to the economic vitality of our communities!

The artist’s world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep. Paul Strand ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Organizations

ARTISTS OF THE WEST ELKS CRESTED BUTTE ARTS FESTIVAL www.awearts.org | [email protected] (970) 349 –1184 | www.crestedbutteartsfestival.com Artists of the West Elks (AWE) aspires to unify, enrich and educate The Crested Butte Arts Festival, celebrating the visual, performing and novice, emerging and professional artists and art lovers by encouraging culinary arts, is a non-profit arts organization which hosts the annual and challenging them to develop to their full potential. AWE nurtures arts festival on Elk Avenue in August. Now in its 40th year, the award- artists in an atmosphere of mutual respect and provides opportunities winning, juried festival features 175 national and international artists as to network, exhibit work and share knowledge. We are located in the well as fantastic cuisine, exhilarating entertainment, artist West Elk Mountains area of Colorado, including Crested Butte, demonstrations, chef demonstrations, children’s activities, and an art Gunnison, Lake City, Paonia, and the surrounding areas. auction. In addition, the festival gives back to the community in the form of art education and outreach programs in the local schools as CENTER FOR THE ARTS CRESTED BUTTE well as art specific sponsorships. In the past five years, the festival has (970) 349 –7487 | www.crestedbuttearts.org granted more than $40,000 to local arts events and organizations. For 25 years, the Center for the Arts has been committed to providing CRESTED BUTTE DANCE COLLECTIVE arts and cultural experiences that inspire and entertain all audiences. (970) 560 –9485 | The Center for the Arts is home to popular signature events and a wide www.crestedbuttearts.org/cbdancecollective variety of indoor and outdoor attractions. Visitors young and old enjoy a year-round schedule of live music, dance and theater performances as The Crested Butte Dance Collective is a group of dancers, well as art exhibits, speakers and much more. The Center for the Arts choreographers, and artists who have come together to build strives to enrich and engage the community by fostering artistic community and inspire self-discovery through dance. The CBDC expression and cultural experiences in Colorado’s Upper East River supports and encourages the dancing spirit in every person through Valley. Our vibrant facility, diverse programs and community outreach educational classes, community events, and performances. The Dance provide the common ground for all of our visitors to experience arts Collective annually creates the sell-out smash hit Move the Butte and and culture in a whole new way. Vinotok's Celebration of the Harvest Mother in addition to capturing the spotlight at other parades, festivals and events.

Gunnison Arts Center’s Annual Production of Sonnofagun Photo by Carlie Kenton ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Organizations

CRESTED BUTTE FILM FESTIVAL (303) 204 –9080 | cbfilmfest.org The Crested Butte Film Festival is an international festival inspired by the art of film and the power of storytelling. The annual festival runs Thursday, September 29th, through Sunday, October 2nd, just as the aspens are turning. Make this a great weekend getaway of films, discussion, and culture in stunning surroundings. Films include documentaries, features, and shorts, including Academy Award nominees, films from Cannes and Sundance, as well as other unknown gems. Attending the festival is fun and easy. Join us for an inspiring festival in the splendor of the Rockies. Crested Butte Film Festival — Crested Butte Mountain Theatre — CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN THEATER Film Director Q & A As You Like It (970) 349 –0366 | www.cbmountaintheatre.org Photo by Peter Roach Photo by Alex Fenlon

The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre (CBMT) is the longest continuously CRESTED BUTTE WRITERS CONFERENCE running community theatre in Colorado, producing more than 250 (970) 349 –9296 | plays over the last four decades. We provide an open avenue for www.crestedbuttewritersconference.org creative expression through community participation in all aspects of theatrical productions and foster the growth of theatre as an art form The Crested Butte Writers Conference is hosted every through high-quality contemporary, classical and original productions. June by the Crested Butte Writers, a dynamic and The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, home of the Mallardi Cabaret in diverse group of people bonded not by location, the historic Old Town Hall at Second and Elk, offers a diverse season but by the love of mountains and the written schedule of plays, adult and children’s workshops, youth programs, film word. We share a strong commitment to and musical events throughout the year for the benefit of residents and furthering an educational, open, supportive, visitors to our community. Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, celebrating and creative writing community for writers. 40 years of laughs and cheers, is YOUR community-based, volunteer- All are welcome. In 2012 at the conference powered local theatre. there will be 12 presenters ranging from beloved locals, to publishing CRESTED BUTTE MUSIC FESTIVAL professionals, and bestselling and award (970) 349 –0619 | www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com winning authors. You can join Crested Butte Writers as a writer of fiction or Now in its 16th year, the Crested Butte Music Festival presents a wide nonfiction, a keeper of a journal, a lover variety of world-class music each summer. The Festival opens on July 4, of words, an in depth reader, or simply and features more than 40 performances in symphony, opera, a supporter of the literary arts. chamber, bluegrass and jazz over six weeks. The spectacular line-up consists of more than 150 artists from around the world, including GUNNISON ARTS CENTER award-winning performers and musical legends. (970) 641 –4029 | www.gunnisonartscenter.org CRESTED BUTTE SCHOOL OF DANCE (970) 349 –5686 | www.dancecrestedbutte.org The Gunnison Arts Center is located at 102 South Main Street Crested Butte School of Dance is a community-based educational in downtown Gunnison. We offer organization now in its 30th year of offering classes for students ages year-round programming, lectures, three to adult in jazz, tap, ballet, belly dance, hip hop, creative classes and workshops in the visual, movement, and contemporary dance. Classes are held at the Pump literary and performing arts, and serve Room studio in Crested Butte and all students and faculty perform in adults and children, visitors and residents the recitals held in May. alike. We are dedicated to developing and showcasing local artists, and inspiring audiences in our community. We want you to join us! ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Organizations

MT. CRESTED BUTTE THE STUDIO ART SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (970) 349 –2799 | www.crestedbuttestudio.com (970) 349 –4769 | www.mcbpac.com The Studio Art School, located in downtown Crested Butte, is an The Mt. Crested Butte Performing Arts Center (PAC) is a project organization that provides extracurricular visual arts programming for proposed by the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, Crested Butte Mountain community members and guests to our town, ages one through adult. Resort, and the Crested Butte Music Festival to address the need for a We offer classes and workshops in variety visual arts mediums, including larger performance venue and additional conference space. The PAC painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry making, and more. In will elevate the arts in Crested Butte and will be a game-changing addition to our course offerings, we are also home to a contemporary economic force for our local economy. ceramics studio where patrons can drop in during business hours to paint their own pottery and have it fired in our on-site kiln. Crested Butte School of Dance Photo by Nathan Bilow THE TRAILHEAD CHILDREN’S MUSEUM (970) 349 –7160 | www.trailheadkids.org Explore! Create! Play! Learn! The Trailhead Children’s Museum offers hands-on exhibits and programs in the arts, sciences and creative play for children and families. Discover the Dig Pit, Dark Room, Science Lab, Magic Magnets, Indoor Play Set, Pirate Ship, All- You-Can-Create Art Bar and our new Garden to Grocery Healthy Living Exhibit. This summer, don’t miss daily drop-off Art and Science Camp provided by The Studio Art School. Looking to spend time outdoors? Check out the brand new Trailhead Tree House outdoor climbing structure and the Melodic Musical Instrument Garden. Located in the Outpost Building at the base of the ski area in Mt. Crested Butte. Admission is $6 per person.

WESTERN STATE COLLEGE OF COLORADO COMMUNICATION & THEATRE DEPARTMENT (970) 943 –2025 | www.western.edu/academics/communicationtheatre The program in Communication and Theatre at Western is designed to provide students with a quality liberal arts education. Throughout their education, students have opportunities for hands-on experience both in and out of the classroom. In students' progress toward their senior year, they have access to professional internship opportunities as well as foundation-supported grants for special projects. Upon graduation, students should be ready for specialized training in business, industry and government. The Trailhead Children’s Museum — Garden to Groceries Photo by Alison White

Crested Butte Dance Collective Photo by Nathan Bilow

A man's work is nothing but a slow trek to rediscover, through the detours of art, those two or three great and simple images in whose presence his heart first opened. Albert Camus ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

*Please note: Dates and details may have changed June since publication. Please use Art Camp & Science Camp at The Studio at The Trailhead contact information provided before making your A day camp for kids ages 5 to 12 designed to make kids think, entertainment plans. problem solve and exercise their creative minds, all while having a blast painting, sculpting, drawing and designing! Every Monday through Friday all summer. The focus Monday through Thursday is art, and the focus on Fridays is science. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $42. The Studio at The Trailhead Children’s Museum, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org.

Brain Boosters at The Studio at The Trailhead Extend your camp day! A two-hour, after-camp enrichment offering in Literacy, Science and Math for kids 5 to 12 years. Keep your student connected to their favorite (or not so favorite) subject this summer in a fun and engaging way! Classes are multi-age and include hands-on lessons that make learning F-U-N! Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday all summer. 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. $17. The Studio at The Trailhead Children’s Museum. Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org.

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre — Much Ado About Nothing Photo by Alex Fenlon ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

Little Innovators at The Studio at The Trailhead Independent Study for Ceramic Artists A pre-kindergarten drop-off program in art and science for children ages This time provides an opportunity for adult ceramic artists who no 3 to 5 years. Kids explore various mediums such as painting, drawing, longer want the structure of a class, but want to work independently ceramics, chemistry, biology, and engineering while developing their with clay during open studio hours. Use of all studio equipment, tools, natural creativity and acquiring confidence in exploratory endeavors. and firings are included. Clay and glazes are not included. Since space is Every Tuesday and Friday all summer. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. $22. The limited, production pottery is not permitted. June 1 through August 31. Studio at The Trailhead Children’s Museum, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) $165 for three months or $60 per month. Gunnison Arts Center Clay 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org. Center, 102 S. Main, Gunnison. (970) 641 –4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org.

Paint Your Own Pottery Paint your own pottery seven days a week with ready-made pieces. Mugs, bowls, wine glasses, plates, children’s figurines and more available. Mondays at Alpenglow 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at the Art Studio 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Price depends on piece and ranges from $5 to $55. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.

Private Art Lessons & Events The Art Studio of the Center for the Arts offers private art lessons for children and adults and is equipped to help you throw a private educational art event such as: a ladies’ painting night; jewelry making birthday party; learn to throw on the wheel; get instruction in watercolor, oil, or acrylic painting; learn how to make jewelry; go out in the field with a pro photographer; or learn how to draw! Instructors are local Crested Butte artists and best in their field. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.

JUNE 4 –27 Mud Puppies (4 to 6 year olds) This clay class will include the making of masks, mugs, plates and sculpture using creative slab, pinch and coil techniques. Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $75. Gunnison Arts Center Clay Center, 102 S. Main, Gunnison. (970) 641 –4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org.

Clay Creators (7 to 10 year olds) Students will learn hand building skills such as Science on Sundays at The Trailhead Children’s Museum pinch and coil pots, and will use slab techniques to create mugs, piggy banks, vases Photo by Alison White and bowls. We will also try throwing a pot on the potter’s wheel. Mondays and Wednesdays, MAY 29 –JUNE 8 Children’s Museum, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. $150. Gunnison Arts 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org. Center Clay Center. 102 S. Main, Gunnison. Piper Gallery: Artists of the West Elk, (970) 641 –4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Multimedia Group Show JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24 Opening reception is Tuesday, May 29 from Mud Masters (11 to 14 year olds) 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Piper Gallery of the Science on Sundays at The Trailhead This class will include a combination of more Center for the Arts is open Monday through Join resident scientist and Creative Director, challenging hand building and wheel throwing Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free. Center Kelly Frimel, for an adventure in hands-on projects with low-fire clay. Students will learn for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) discovery and experimentation. With the different decorative application including the 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. scientific method as a guide, Kelly engages use of colored slips and glazes. Mondays and scientists in weekly experiments that test a Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. $150. JUNE 1 variety of scientific and mathematical concepts. Gunnison Arts Center Clay Center. 102 S. Main, Fridays @ 5: Justin Joslin Don’t worry, goggles and lab coats are Gunnison. 641 –4029. gunnisonartscenter.org. included! 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. The TrailLab at Rustic guitar picking with a rhythmic boot- The Trailhead Children’s Museum, Mt. Crested JUNE 5 tapping bump. This is country music, not in Butte. 970 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org. the sense of the genre, but in the sense that his Crested Butte Writers: Writing Together sound is too natural for the living room. 5:00 JUNE 3, 10, 17 Do you like to write? The Crested Butte Writers p.m. Gunnison Arts Center Courtyard, 102 S. and Townie Books invite you to enjoy the Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. Poi Workshops company of other writers simply writing www.gunnisonartscenter.org. All ages — explore the mind, body, and spirit together — no critiquing or required sharing through object/gravity manipulation. Find your of what you write, no experience necessary, Julie Wills Small Wood: inner balance and show your true physical just a love of writing. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. every Gallery Opening & Artist Reception mandala through poi. Spin weights around a 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Free. Townie Books, 414 An installation incorporating both hanging and center point in concentric circles guided by Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7545. freestanding three-dimensional works that specific geometric patterns. This skill is fun and www.crestedbuttewritersconference.org. derive meaning in part from their proximity to easy to learn, so come and learn basic principles one another. Tumbleweed, bone, found such as; poi mentality, balance, smoke and JUNE 6 –JULY 18 domestic objects, and natural materials form mirrors, planes, interpretative/ecstatic, glow/flow Evening Wheel for Adults the substance of the installation with reference basics, with the opportunity to play with fire if The art of throwing clay on a potter’s wheel is to a kind of earthy purgatory. 5:00 pm. Free. you like after each class! Instructors: Nolan a fun skill for producing functional and artistic Gunnison Arts Center Gallery, 102 S. Main Hapeman and Sharon Reimer. 5:00 to 7:00 pm. ceramic works. Sessions include centering, Street, Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. $40. Gunnison Arts Center Courtyard with the throwing, trimming, handles, cylinders and www.gunnisonartscenter.org. possibility of moving over to Jorgensen Park for a show at Sundays @ 6 music at the park. 102 bowls, shaping, decorating, glazing and firing. JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. This class accommodates a range of abilities www.gunnisonartscenter.org. and interests of students, including the use of Create with Kelly at The Trailhead slips and altering wheel thrown pieces. Children’s Museum JUNE 3 Students are welcome to practice their skills Every Saturday, join in-house Creative Director, during open studio time in the GAC Clay Kelly Frimel, as she guides budding artists ages Sundays @ 6: Bruce Hayes Center. Wednesdays, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. $190. 0 to 12 and their caregivers on an out of the A local regular. Amazing one man show! Bruce Gunnison Arts Center Clay Center. 102 S. box artistic adventure! Children are given Hayes plays Rhythm and Celtgrass music, a Main, Gunnison. (970) 641 –4029. opportunities to experience new art materials, fusion of musical styles that combines acoustic www.gunnisonartscenter.org. mediums and techniques in projects such as and electric instrumentation with elements of “Dinosaur Painting and Exploding Volcano Rock, Bluegrass, Celtic, and R&B music. 6:00 Landscapes” and “Recycled Monster p.m. Free. Legion Park, Main and Colorado, Collaborations.” 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $1 Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. with admission. The Studio at The Trailhead www.gunnisonartscenter.org. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28 Letter of the Week at The Trailhead Children’s Museum Preschoolers, join the Trailhead on Thursdays as we build our “Letter of the Week” tree. With an emphasis on letter and sound recognition, and the integration of relevant literature, fun and games, children will go out on a limb to learn pre-literacy skills in a hands-on and playful way. 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Free with admission. The Trailhead Children’s Museum, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349 –7160. www.trailheadkids.org.

JUNE 7 Book Talk: Fire Season by Phillip Connors Discussion Leader: Pat Sterling. Connors left work as an editor at the Wall Street Journal for a job at one of the last fire lookouts, 10,000 feet above sea level in New Mexico’s Gila National Forest, one of the most fire-prone forests in the country. 7:00 pm. Free. Gunnison Arts Center, 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Center for the Arts – Free Alpenglow concerts every Monday at 5:30 p.m. JUNE 8 & 9 Photo by Nathan Bilow Glaze Your Own Pottery This family-friendly activity is designed for kids JUNE 13 JUNE 16 of all ages. Each participant will choose a piece Wild Wednesdays: Rock Insects & Animals Flying Gopher Mini Golf Tournament of pottery to design and paint with glaze. We’ll fire your pieces and you can pick them up Drop-in for one class or buy a punch card for Grab your putter, a team of four and join The within the week. Kids under 6 please bring an these fun and creative art classes for kids. Great Trailhead Children’s Museum for one of the adult partner. Friday, drop in between 4:00 for families busy with summer activities and most family-friendly competitions of the year! p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, drop in between visitors looking for a fun, one day event for Compete for glory and prizes awarded for 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; $3 to $20. Gunnison kids 4 to 15 years old. 4 to 6 year olds 9:30 to lowest gross team score, hole in one, closest to Arts Center Clay Center. 102 S. Main, 10:30 a.m.; 7 to 11 year olds 11:15 a.m. to the pin, and best team and individual costume. Gunnison. (970) 641 –4029. 12:45 p.m.; 12 to 15 year olds 1:00 to 2:30 A benefit to support the Museum’s programs www.gunnisonartscenter.org. p.m. 8 Class Punch Card $50. 12 Class Punch and exhibits. Food and beverages served. 4:30 Card $60. $10 Drop-In. Gunnison Arts Center, p.m. to 7:30 p.m. $15. The Flying Gopher JUNE 9 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641– Miniature Golf Course at the Crested Butte 4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Mountain Resort Adventure Park. (970) 349– Paint Your Own Pottery: Father’s Day Event 7160. www.trailheadkids.org. at The Trailhead Children’s Museum JUNE 14 –16 Support art and science enrichment programs JUNE 17 Old Time Radio for kids by designing a piece of paint your own Sundays @ 6: Better Late Than Never pottery for Dad! The Studio at The Trailhead The Gunnison Readers Theatre Company Children’s Museum’s will transform into a presents a production of Old Time Radio. Local Crested Butte Band. 6:00 pm. Free. potters paradise. Paint platters, mugs, picture Hilarious and dramatic scenes are Legion Park, Main and Colorado, Gunnison. frames, décor, and much, much more! Pottery enhanced with sound effects and old time (970) 641–4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. will be available for pick-up or can be shipped. commercials. 7:30 pm. Gunnison Arts Center Drop-offs can be arranged for children ages 5 Theater, 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. JUNE 19 & 21 and up for this event only. Please call to (970) 641–4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Vino & Vannatta reserve your spot. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Prices vary. The Trailhead Children’s Museum. JUNE 15 Experience the amazing combination of an (970) 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org. educational wine tasting with a local sommelier Fridays @ 5: Porchlights and an interesting ink painting workshop with JUNE 10 This duo from southwest Colorado combines talented local painter Jennifer Vannatta. These elements of rock, bluegrass, folk, blues, jam, are all inclusive one night events so pick the Sundays @ 6: Doctor Robert swing and more. 5:00 pm. Gunnison Arts night that works best for you or enjoy both. 6:00 Beatles Tribute Band. 6:00 pm. Free. Legion Center Courtyard, 102 S. Main Street, to 9:00 pm. $25. Gunnison Arts Center Gallery, Park, Main and Colorado, Gunnison. (970) Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. 641–4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

JUNE 19 Wednesdays at JUNE 22 Crested Butte Writers: Writing Together Western Workshops Poi, Awareness & the Art of Flow Do you like to write? The Crested Butte Writers Presented by the Crested Butte Dance and Townie Books invite you to enjoy the Collective. Explore the mind, body, and spirit company of other writers simply writing through object/gravity manipulation. Find together — no critiquing or required sharing your inner balance and show your true of what you write, no experience necessary, physical mandala through poi. Spin weights just a love of writing. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. every around a center point in concentric circles 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Free. Townie Books, 414 guided by specific geometric patterns. This Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7545. skill is fun and easy to learn, so come and www.crestedbuttewritersconference.org. learn basic principles such as; poi mentality, balance, smoke and mirrors, planes, JUNE 20 interpretive/ecstatic, glow/flow basics, with the opportunity to play with fire if you like after Wild Wednesdays: Wacky Clip Magnets each class! Fridays June 22, June 29, and July & Mixed Media Weaving 6. Instructors: Nolan Hapeman and Sharon Drop-in for one class or buy a punch card for Reimer. 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $40 for all these fun and creative art classes for kids. Great three. Drop in $15 / class. Center for the Arts, for families busy with summer activities and JUNE 21 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349– visitors looking for a fun, one day event for 7487, ext. 6. www.crestedbuttearts.org/ kids 4 to 15 years old. 4 to 6 year olds 9:30 to Crested Butte Writers Conference: cbdancecollective. 10:30 a.m.; 7 to 11 year olds 11:15 a.m. to Master Read & Critique Program 12:45 p.m.; 12 to 15 year olds 1:00 to 2:30 This program is an intensive workshop, an JUNE 23 p.m. 8 Class Punch Card $50. 12 Class Punch excellent opportunity to get valuable feedback Book Lovers Afternoon Card $60. $10 Drop-In. Gunnison Arts Center, on your novel and to network your work with 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641– industry professionals and peers in your genre. They’ve appeared on best-seller lists and now 4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Choose from three programs directed by James these authors are coming to Crested Butte, Frenkel, editor with Tor/Forge; Sue Grimshaw, where you’ll hear book presentations and JUNE 21 –24 Editor-at-Large with Ballantine and Bantam exchange ideas in an intimate setting. Meet Emmy award winning journalist and mystery Crested Butte Mountain Theatre Dell; and Mary Kole, agent with Andrea Brown writer, Hank Phillippi Ryan and Nero and Presents Urinetown Literary. 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Peaks Ballrooms at the Elevation Hotel. Gothic Road, Shamus award-winning mystery author, Brad An award-winning Broadway hit, Musical Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349– 9296. Parks. Part of the Crested Butte Writers Theatre International calls it: “One of the most www.crestedbuttewritersconference.org. Conference. 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. $15 The uproariously funny musicals in recent years, Elevation Hotel, Gothic Road, Mt. Crested Urinetown is a hilarious tale of greed, JUNE 22 –24 Butte. www.crestedbuttewritersconference.org. corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold...” Urinetown: Crested Butte Writers Conference Readers Night The Musical, (Pronounced “Yoor ‘n toun”), is a Join us for an intimate writing conference Kick off your shoes, sip a drink, while sitting satirical Broadway musical comedy with music designed to be friendly with the caliber of a back to enjoy an evening of sharing stories by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by Hollmann and large conference. Casual, small-group around the fireplace with local and visiting Greg Kotis and book by Greg Kotis. It satirizes workshops encourage personal interactions writers, poets, and The Sandy Writing Contest the legal system, social irresponsibility, with fellow writers, publishing professionals, finalists who will read from their work. If you populism, bureaucracy, corporate and bestselling authors. Come to a Pie in the want to read, email Barbara at mismanagement and municipal politics. The Sky book signing where fans share dessert and [email protected]. Part of the story line opens with a twenty-year drought, conversation with favorite authors. Friday 7:15 Crested Butte Writers Conference. 8:00 p.m. causing a terrible water shortage, making a.m. to 6:15 p.m., Saturday 7:15 a.m. to 5:15 until the fun is over. Free event, cash bar.The private toilets unthinkable. Directed by Mona p.m, Sunday 7:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m Peaks Elevation Hotel lobby by the fireplace, Gothic Wood — Patterson and Charles Ford. 7:30 Ballrooms at the Elevation Hotel. Gothic Road, Road, Mt. Crested Butte. p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 4:00 p.m. $25 Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349–9296. www.crestedbuttewritersconference.org. Adults, $15 Students. Center For the Arts, 606 www.crestedbuttewritersconference.org. Sixth Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–0366. JUNE 24 www.cbmountaintheatre.org. Plein Air Oil Workshop with Kathy Hirsh Sundays @ 6: Boomchick Join experienced Plein Air painter and Telluride Ah Haa School for the Arts instructor, Check out a sound that is a reflection of an Kathy Hirsh, for a weekend of landscape oil ecstatic love for early American rock and roll, The artist gazes upon a reality painting. Learn about setting up, planning a surf guitar, early country music and Delta and creates his own impression. painting, edges, value, composition, blues. 6:00 pm. Free. Legion Park, Main and underpainting, keeping it loose, and playing Colorado, Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. The viewer gazes upon the with color. Open to all levels. 9:00 a.m. to www.gunnisonartscenter.org. impression and creates 4:00 p.m. $75 per day or $210 for three days. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk his own reality. Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. Robert Brault www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

JUNE 24 Tour de Forks: Working Elegance Center for the Arts — Tour de Forks Event This Tour de Forks event features Chef Jason Photo by Nathan Bilow Vernon of Soupçon Bistro at the working ancestral ranch of Catherine and Bill Lacy. Tour de Forks is the delectable, signature fundraising series for the Center for the Arts Crested Butte. Throughout the summer, food and architectural enthusiasts visit a variety of private homes and dine on epicurean delights from accomplished chefs in a diverse menu of events nothing short of culinary and building artistry. Reservations must be mailed or faxed to the Center and forms with instructions may be found on the website. 6:00 p.m. $150. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

JUNE 25 –JULY 2 Piper Gallery: J.C. Leacock, Photography Since the beginning of his professional career in 1988, J.C. Leacock has emerged as one of the premier photographers of the American West. His landscape images capture the light, greats such as Rickie Lee Jones, the Neville JUNE 27 Brothers, Dr. John, Leon Russell and more. grandeur and intimacy of the West, while his Wild Wednesdays: Letter Book Ends photographic portrayal of western lifestyles is 5:30 p.m. Free. Center for the Arts Outdoor both authentic and spirited. Leacock is widely Stage, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) Drop-in for one class or buy a punch card for published nationally, and his images appear in 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. these fun and creative art classes for kids. Great such publications as Outside, Ski, Backpacker, for families busy with summer activities and National Geographic Adventure, Sunset and JUNE 26 –AUGUST 2 visitors looking for a fun, one day event for kids 4 to 15 years old. 4 to 6 year olds 9:30 to American Cowboy . The Piper Gallery of the Children’s Theatre Improv Workshops Center for the Arts is open Monday through 10:30 a.m.; 7 to 11 year olds 11:15 a.m. to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free. Center An introduction to basic theater concepts: 12:45 p.m.; 12 to 15 year olds 1:00 to 2:30 for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) theater manners, character development, team p.m. 8 Class Punch Card $50. 12 Class Punch 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. work, and learning to react to one another in Card $60. $10 Drop-In. Gunnison Arts Center, short scenes. Imaginative play, theater games, 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641– JUNE 25 and directed readings will be used. Improve 4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. and mime techniques will be explore with the Where a Line May Lead You: class culminating in a small production. 10 Wednesdays at Western: A Day of Poetry & Drawing student max. Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 to Country Western Two Step 4:00 p.m. 8 Class Punch Card $50. 12 Class Poets often think of a line as a breath unit. In this introductory dance course taught by Rita Punch Card $60. $10 Drop-In. Gunnison Arts Visual artists use a line to communicate what Bohn and Bob Wotjko, students learn timing, Center, 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) they perceive about their environment — correct hold and frame, and several basic steps. 641–4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. internal and external. In poet Rosemerry Sign up with a partner. Registration deadline is Wahtola Trommer and painter Meredith JUNE 26 June 25. 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. $5. Western Nemirov’s class, a line — whether it be of State College, Taylor Hall 117, 600 N. Adams poetry or an expressive graphite mark — Tour de Forks: Adventures in Luxury Street, Gunnison. (970) 943 –2885. becomes a unit of play. Come with an open www.western.edu/extendedstudies. heart and a spirit of adventure and we promise This Tour de Forks event features Chef Ashely Odem of Feast and Merriment catering at the you a day of beauty, soulful reflection, artistic Evening Pastel Still Life Drawing expression and fun. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Scarp Ridge Lodge in downtown Crested Butte $175 (includes materials). Art Studio of the and hosted by The Eleven Experiences, Irwin. Telluride Ah Haa School for the Arts instructor Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Tour de Forks is the delectable, signature Kathy Hirsh teaches the always important Butte. (970) 349–7044. fundraising series for the Center for the Arts basic drawing skills and learning to see shape, www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio. Crested Butte. Throughout the summer, food value, edges and color through the study of and architectural enthusiasts visit a variety of still life. She’ll discuss composition, how to private homes and dine on epicurean delights start, doing thumbnails, underpainting and Alpenglow: Bob Malone from accomplished chefs in a diverse menu of the all important — when to stop. Learn to Pianoman and singer Bob Malone fuses jazz, events nothing short of culinary and building use the pastel stick like a paint brush with rock ‘n roll, soul and blues into a one of a kind artistry. Reservations must be mailed or faxed to bold, confident strokes. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 hybrid with pulsating, roaring keyboard work the Center and forms with instructions may be p.m. $25 + $8 materials fee. Art Studio of that grabs you and shakes you until you cry for found on the website. 6:00 p.m. $150. Center the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, mercy. He is the keyboardist for rock legend for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. John Fogerty and has shared the stage with 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

JUNE 28 –JULY 1 Readers in the Rockies: with fire if you like after each class! Fridays June Eleanor Brown, The Weird Sisters 22, June 29, and July 6. Instructors: Nolan Crested Butte Mountain Theatre Hapeman and Sharon Reimer. 5:00 p.m. to Presents Urinetown Eleanor Brown will present at a library book 7:00 p.m. $40 for all three. Drop in $15 / class. lover’s event. She will speak about her debut An award-winning Broadway hit, Musical Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested novel, The Weird Sisters . It is the story of three Theatre International calls it: “One of the most Butte. (970) 349–7487, ext. 6. eccentric sisters who were raised on books — uproariously funny musicals in recent years, www.crestedbuttearts.org/cbdancecollective. their family motto might as well be, ‘There’s no Urinetown is a hilarious tale of greed, problem a library card can’t solve’. Sponsored corruption, love, and revolution in a time WSC: Colorado Brass Band Concert by the Crested Butte Friends of the Library and when water is worth its weight in gold...” the Old Rock Library. 7:00 p.m. Free. Parish Founded by WSC Emeritus Professor John Urinetown : The Musical, (Pronounced “Yoor ‘n Hall 405 Sopris Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) Kincaid, this annual event brings together toun”), is a satirical Broadway musical comedy 349–6535. www.gunnisoncountylibraries.org. professional and amateur brass band with music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by aficionados from several states.7:30 p.m. Free. Hollmann and Greg Kotis and book by Greg Red Moon by local potter Laura Elm Western State College, Quigley Band Shell, 600 Kotis. It satirizes the legal system, social N. Adams Street, Gunnison. (970) 943 –2169. irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, www.western.edu/academics/music. corporate mismanagement and municipal politics. The story line opens with a twenty- JUNE 30 –JULY 7 year drought, causing a terrible water shortage, making private toilets unthinkable. Crested Butte Music Festival: Directed by Mona Wood — Patterson and Boston Brass Music Camp Charles Ford. 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday A weeklong Brass Music Camp for high school matinee at 4:00 p.m. $25 Adults, $15 and college students that culminates in a Students. Center For the Arts, 606 Sixth Street, wonderful concert featuring the students. The Crested Butte. (970) 349–0366. camp also includes daily Masterclasses, large www.cbmountaintheatre.org. and small ensembles, private lessons, coaching and outdoor activities. 9:00 a.m. to JUNE 28 –AUGUST 16 4:00 p.m. This camp is a collaboration with Writer’s Bootcamp for Teens (13 to 17 year olds) the Crested Butte Music Festival and Western Dream of being a writer? It’s simple: write. State College. $695 (tuition, double Writer’s Boot Camp kickstarts your writing with occupancy housing, food and Wilderness short, daily writing activities to make writing a JUNE 29 & 30 Pursuit activity); $450 tuition-only. Western habit. Each week, we’ll study a different theme State College, 600 N. Adams Street, Dance in Nature as we each write two stories or essays. Over 8 Gunnison. (970) 349–0619. weeks, you’ll learn what it takes to be a writer! This class will incorporate elements of dance, www.western.edu/academics/music/boston- Bring a notebook and pen to class. Thursdays, rock climbing, and aerial dance. Ages 18+. brass-music-camp.html. June 28 through August 16. 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Using ropes and harnesses as well as natural www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. $160. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, features, this class will explore movement in Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. nature. The first day participants will learn JUNE 30 www.crestedbuttearts.org. choreography and the second day friends and Conversations En Plein Air family will be invited at 6pm to watch our Writer’s Bootcamp creation of Dance in Nature. No experience Meet on-site with a plein air painter for an informal discussion about a work in progress. Kickstart your writing with bootcamp! We’ll use necessary, bring climbing shoes, harness, and Sign up to find out details about the artist and short, daily writing exercises to make writing a helmet if you have them. Instructor: Joan location. 10:00 a.m. Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 habit, and each week we’ll study a different Grant, aerialist and Co-founder of the Crested Third Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–5936. theme as we all write two original stories or Butte Dance Collective. 3:00 pm meet at www.ohbejoyfulgallery.org. essays. Over 8 weeks, you’ll learn to make Hartmans Parking lot both days. $40. Gunnison Arts Center, 102 S. Main Street, writing a priority, and have the courage to do Introduction to Stilt Walking Workshop it. Fiction or nonfiction. Bring a notebook and Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. pen to class. Thursdays, June 28 through www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Presented by the Crested Butte Dance August 16. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. $160. Center for Collective. Come have a blast learning how to the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) JUNE 29 stilt walk with the CBDC! Do it just for fun and then maybe choose to join us on one of our 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. Poi, Awareness & the Art of Flow many stilt walking adventures such as the JUNE 28 Presented by the Crested Butte Dance Center for the Arts and KBUT’s 25th Collective. Explore the mind, body, and spirit Anniversary special Alpenglow celebration with ArtWalk Evening in Crested Butte through object/gravity manipulation. Find your MarchFourth Marching Band, the 4th of July Join the Artists of the West Elks for an evening inner balance and show your true physical Parade or Vinotok! Pre-order your very own of art and experience the breadth of creativity mandala through poi. Spin weights around a pair of stilts before the class for $45 or borrow that gathers here in our inspired mountain center point in concentric circles guided by a pair of ours. Meet at the Center and we will town. Look for our ArtWalk flags and stop in specific geometric patterns. This skill is fun and mostly practice outside. Instructor: Joan Grant. to enjoy new works from local, regional and easy to learn, so come and learn basic 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $25 / $20 in nationally exhibiting artists. Maps available at principles such as; poi mentality, balance, advance. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, participating galleries. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. smoke and mirrors, planes, interpretive/ecstatic, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487, ext. 6. Free. (970) 349–5936. www.awearts.org. glow/flow basics, with the opportunity to play www.crestedbuttearts.org/cbdancecollective. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

Shared Artist’s Space If you’re looking for an affordable place to work on your art and a community of artists to work with, then become a Member of the Art Camp & Science Camp at The Studio at The Trailhead Shared Artist’s Space (SAS). Membership includes: access to studio space seven days a week; personal storage for art supplies and works in A day camp for kids ages 5 –12 designed to make kids think, problem progress; access to potter’s wheels, slab roller, wedging table, and basic solve and exercise their creative minds, all while having a blast painting, ceramics tools and supplies; use of kiln, access to a community of artists, sculpting, drawing and designing! Every Monday through Friday all and the potential to show and sell your work at ASCA. Art Studio of the summer. The focus Monday through Thursday is art, and the focus on Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. Fridays is science. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $42. The Studio at The www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio. Trailhead Children’s Museum, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org. JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Brain Boosters at The Studio at The Trailhead — Science on Sundays at The Trailhead Extend Your Camp Day! Join resident scientist and Creative Director, Kelly Frimel, for an A two hour after-camp enrichment offering in Literacy, Science and adventure in hands-on discovery and experimentation. With the Math for kids 5 to 12 years. Keep your student connected to their scientific method as a guide, Kelly engages scientists in weekly favorite (or not so favorite) subject this summer in a fun and engaging experiments that test a variety of scientific and mathematical concepts. way! Classes are multi-age and include hands-on lessons that make Don’t worry… goggles and lab coats are included! 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. learning F-U-N! Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday all summer. The TrailLab at The Trailhead Children’s Museum, Mt. Crested Butte. 970 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. $17. The Studio at The Trailhead Children’s 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org. Museum. Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org. JULY 1 Little Innovators at The Studio at The Trailhead Presented by the Crested Butte Dance Collective: A pre-kindergarten drop-off program in art and science for children ages Beginner/Interm Hula-Hoop Dancing 3 to 5 years. Kids explore various mediums such as painting, drawing, Lealyn Poponi has been teaching and performing hoopdance in ceramics, chemistry, biology, and engineering while developing their Gunnison and Crested Butte since August of 2008. She has taken natural creativity and acquiring confidence in exploratory endeavors. instruction from some of the best hoopers in the U.S. and Canada Every Tuesday and Friday all summer. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. $22. The including Safire of Safire Dance Inc. and Jonathan Baxter of HoopPath. Studio at The Trailhead Children’s Museum, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) An avid exerciser of all forms, Lealyn has found hula hooping to be the 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org. most complete, addictive, joyous form of exercise she has found. She does it for hours a day and says, “The hoop will flirt with your heart, flex Independent Study for Ceramic Artists your brain, massage your muscles and call your energy out to play. It’s This time provides an opportunity for adult ceramic artists impossible not to have a good time!” Sundays May 27, July 1 and who no longer want the structure of a class, but want to work August 26. Sign up for all or drop-in for one! Instructor: Lealyn Poponi. independently with clay during open studio hours. Use of all 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. $55 / $45 in advance. Drop in $20 / class. studio equipment, tools, and firings are included. Clay and Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487, ext. glazes are not included. Since space is limited, production 6. www.crestedbuttearts.org/cbdancecollective. pottery is not permitted. June 1 through August 31. $165 for three months or $60 per month. Gunnison Arts Center Clay Center, 102 S. Main, Gunnison. Crested Butte Dance Collective — (970) 641 –4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Take hoopdancing with Lealyn Poponi Photo by Nathan Bilow Paint Your Own Pottery Paint your own pottery seven days a week with ready-made pieces. Mugs, bowls, wine glasses, plates, children’s figurines and more available. Mondays at Alpenglow 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at the Art Studio 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Price depends on piece and ranges from $5 to $55. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.

JULY 1 costumed dancing beauties, acrobatic stilt JULY 4 walkers, unicycles, fire arts, life size marionettes, Sundays @ 6: Old Californio Wild Wednesdays: and many more theatrics. The Art Studio is Stars & Stripes, Hats & Flags Old Californio’s own native blend of rock, adding to the fun with interactive, circus-themed country-folk, and proto-psychedelic leanings into activities. Join ASCA under the big top to learn to Drop-in for one class or buy a punch card for its own eclectic musical spark. 6:00 pm. Free. juggle, spin poi, hula hoop, and more! Costumes these fun and creative art classes for kids. Great Legion Park, Main and Colorado, Gunnison. encouraged! 5:30 p.m. Free. Center for the Arts for families busy with summer activities and (970) 641–4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Outdoor Stage, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. visitors looking for a fun, one day event for (970) 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. kids 4 to 15 years old. 4 to 6 year olds 9:30 to Tour de Forks: A Spirit-ual Experience 10:30 a.m.; 7 to 11 year olds 11:15 a.m. to Center for the Arts — 12:45 p.m.; 12 to 15 year olds 1:00 to 2:30 This Tour de Forks event features Chef Brendan Richie Furay July 6 p.m. 8 Class Punch Card $50. 12 Class Punch Moloney of the Old Croatian at the Forest Queen Card $60. $10 Drop-In. Gunnison Arts Center, in downtown Crested Butte with ghost stories by 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641– Henrietta Raines and Barbara Mason. Hosted by 4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Kristy Swanson and Dutch Spahn. Tour de Forks is the delectable, signature fundraising series for the Crested Butte Music Festival: Fourth of Center for the Arts Crested Butte. Throughout the July Patriotic Concert — Boston Brass summer, food and architectural enthusiasts visit a variety of private homes and dine on epicurean Patriotic tunes and marches by the world- delights from accomplished chefs in a diverse renowned brass quintet, Boston Brass, menu of events nothing short of culinary and guarantees a wonderful 4th of July celebration. building artistry. Reservations must be mailed or 4:00 p.m. Free. Outdoor Stage, Center for the faxed to the Center and forms with instructions Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349– may be found on the website. 6:00 p.m. $150. 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. JULY 5, 12, 19, 26 Letter of the Week at The Trailhead JULY 2 –9 Preschoolers, join the Trailhead on Thursdays as Piper Gallery: Adam Freed, we build our “Letter of the Week” tree. With an Oil Paintings on Canvas emphasis on letter and sound recognition, and Local Crested Butte artist Adam Freed presents the integration of relevant literature, fun and “Crested Butte Impressions.” Adam’s beautiful games, children will go out on a limb to learn impressionistic landscape paintings are oil on pre-literacy skills in a hands-on and playful way. canvas and serve as an intrinsic need for self- 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Free with admission. expression. Adam was born and raised in the city The Trailhead Children’s Museum, Mt. Crested of Poughkeepsie, New York. From a very early JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Butte. (970) 349 7160. www.trailheadkids.org. age, he demonstrated a strong interest in drawing Live Painting Series at the Lobar and painting and pursued these interests JULY 5 Bring the art of painting to life on the Lobar throughout his schooling and eventually stage every Tuesday night in July. Watch the Tour de Forks: Making Space in the World, graduated from Buffalo State College with a pros paint to music while splattering paint Richie Furay Meet & Greet Bachelor of Science in Art Education. Adam across your own canvas with expert instruction taught elementary school art for three years This Tour de Forks event features Executive Chef from the rotating roster of featured painters. before leaving the profession to travel in Europe. Bill Watkins of Western State College at Melissa Each participant (who is 21 years of age) will Opening reception: Tuesday, July 3, 5:00 p.m. to and James Kontos’ home in Smith Hill Ranches. be supplied with libations while painting. 7:00 p.m. The Piper Gallery of the Center for the Musical legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Don’t be shy! Grab a paintbrush, learn some Arts is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 Inductee Richie Furay of Buffalo Springfield will tricks, and create a masterpiece! 7:00 p.m. to a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free. Center for the Arts, 606 be on hand for a personal meet and greet. Tour 9:00 p.m. Free to watch. $35 for your own 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. de Forks is the delectable, signature fundraising canvas and paint. Art Studio of the Center for www.crestedbuttearts.org. series for the Center for the Arts Crested Butte. the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) Throughout the summer, food and architectural JULY 2 349–7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org. enthusiasts visit a variety of private homes and dine on epicurean delights from accomplished Alpenglow: MarchFourth Marching Band, JULY 3 chefs in a diverse menu of events nothing short Second Line Parade & Double Whammy of culinary and building artistry. Reservations 25th Birthday Party Crested Butte Writers: Writing Together must be mailed or faxed to the Center and Get down and get funky at the 25th Birthday Do you like to write? The Crested Butte Writers forms with instructions may be found on the Party for Center for the Arts and KBUT. Starting and Townie Books invite you to enjoy the website. 6:30 p.m. $125. $200 when at the top of Elk MarchFourth is joined by freak- company of other writers simply writing combined with VIP Private Seating at Richie flag flyin’ citizens to weave Townie Takeover style together — no critiquing or required sharing Furay Concert on July 5. Center for the Arts, through the streets to the wildest Alpenglow of what you write, no experience necessary, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. ever. The MarchFourth Marching Band is a just a love of writing. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. every www.crestedbuttearts.org. mobile big band spectacular, propelled by 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Free. Townie Books, 414 electric bass, a diverse percussion ensemble and Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7545. brassy horn section. Visually enhanced by www.crestedbuttewritersconference.org. 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JULY 6 –8 Painting The Land: A Plein Air Watercolor Painting Workshop with Meredith Nemirov Award-winning artist Meredith Nemirov will teach a range of topics such as: the gestural landscape; painting water; composition; and color and techniques with watercolor. Students will also look at landscape paintings by traditional and contemporary painters for inspiration and ideas of how to see the land in a new and exciting way. Painting is on-site. Join for one, two or three days. All levels welcome. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $85 per day or $240 for all three days (materials not included). Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.

JULY 6 –25 New Paintings by Chad Smith Center for the Arts — Enjoy these lush and charming interpretations Alpenglow, MarchFourth of local landscapes and more by plein air Marching Band July 2 painter, Chad Smith. From New Hartford, NY, Photo by John Austin this talented, emerging artist has painted en plein air nationally and internationally. Artist’s Reception: Friday, July 6, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 with the opportunity to play with fire if you like 70’s, serving as the foundational precursor to p.m. Free. Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 Third after each class! Fridays June 22, June 29, and artists such as the Eagles and Jackson Brown. Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–5936. July 6. Sign up for all or drop-in to one! General seating is free. VIP Private Seating www.ohbejoyfulgallery.org. Instructors: Nolan Hapeman and Sharon Reimer. with appetizers, cash bar and private 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $40 for all three. Drop bathrooms $100 or $200 when combined JULY 6, 13, 20, 27 in $15 / class. Center for the Arts, 606 6th with the Tour de Forks private Meet and Greet Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487, ext. 6. event on July 5. 6:30 p.m. Center for the Arts, Paint Your Own Pottery at The Trailhead www.crestedbuttearts.org/cbdancecollective. 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349– Support art and science enrichment programs 7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. for kids by putting your artistic mark on a Fridays @ 5: Chris Coady piece of paint-your-own-pottery! Every Friday, An original blend of blues, country, folk rock, Crested Butte Music Festival: The Trailhead Children’s Museum’s Art Bar and Americana. 5:00 pm. Gunnison Arts American Songbook transforms into a potters paradise. Paint Center Courtyard, 102 S. Main Street, So in love... Ron Earl sings Broadway platters, mugs, picture frames, décor, and Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. favorites and music from the American much, much more! Pottery will be available for www.gunnisonartscenter.org. pick-up or can be shipped. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 Songbook. An evening of American Songbook and Broadway favorites performed p.m. Prices range from $4 to $35. The Celebration of Western Art — by Ron Earl accompanied by Mark Moorman Trailhead Children’s Museum. (970) 349– Gallery Opening & Artist Reception 7160. www.trailheadkids.org. on piano. 7:30 p.m. $25. Quigley Hall, An exhibition incorporating both two and Western State College, Gunnison. (970) 349– JULY 6 three-dimensional works that showcase Western 0619. crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. art. From leatherwork, saddles, and tack to oil Crested Butte Music Festival: paintings, drawings, and photography, this JULY 7 & 14 Boston Brass Camp Concert exhibit celebrates the history of Ranching and 4:00 p.m. Free. Quigley Hall, Western State Rodeo in our valley. 5:00 pm. Free. Gunnison Crested Butte Mountain Theatre Presents: College, Gunnison. (970) 349–0619. Arts Center Gallery, 102 S. Main Street, Adult Summer Theatre Workshops www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. Director’s and Actor’s Workshops, conducted www.gunnisonartscenter.org. by Shoshana Partos. The first workshop is Poi, Awareness & the Art of Flow “Exploration for Actors and Directors” which Richie Furay Concert Presented by the Crested Butte Dance Collective. explores new techniques for performers and Explore the mind, body, and spirit through Musical legend and Rock and Roll Hall of the creation of original work; the second object/gravity manipulation. Find your inner Fame Inductee Richie Furay is the formidable workshop is “The Nuts and Bolts of Acting balance and show your true physical mandala writer, guitarist and vocalist of the pivotal rock and Directing” which addresses practical through poi. Spin weights around a center point group Buffalo Springfield whose organic, questions about mounting a successful in concentric circles guided by specific home-grown musical approach reverberated production. For Adults and young adults, 16 geometric patterns. This skill is fun and easy to beyond the 60’s. The group, with famous years and older. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. learn, so come and learn basic principles such members such as Stephen Stills and Neil Mallardi Cabaret Theatre, Second and Elk, as; poi mentality, balance, smoke and mirrors, Young, laid the groundwork for the folk-rock Crested Butte. (970) 349–0366. planes, interpretive/ecstatic, glow/flow basics, and county-rock genres that took root in the www.cbmountaintheatre.org. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

JULY 9 –13 Crested Butte Music Festival: Bluegrass Kids Camp A fun, interactive bluegrass camp for kids ages 7 to 17 with a focus on strings, percussion, vocals and movement. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. $225. Elevation Hotel, 500 Gothic Road, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349–0619. www.bluegrassinparadise.com.

JULY 9 –30 Crested Butte Mountain Theatre Presents: Kids Summer Theatre Workshops A theatrical workshop for young people ages 6 Crested Butte Mountain Theatre — to 11. These wonderful workshops focus on all Kid’s Summer Theatre Workshops July 19 –30 aspects of theatre culminating in a showcase Photo by Alex Fenlon performance for friends and family. Mondays and Thursdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Maximum number of participants: 20. JULY 7, 14, 21, 28 JULY 8 Mallardi Cabaret Theatre, Second and Elk, Create with Kelly at The Trailhead Crested Butte Music Festival: UCC Sunday Crested Butte. (970) 349–0366. Church Service — Soli Deo Gloria www.cbmountaintheatre.org. Every Saturday, join in-house Creative Director, Kelly Frimel, as she guides budding artists ages 9:00 a.m. Free. Union Congregational Church, JULY 9 0 to 12 and their caregivers on an out of the 403 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349– box artistic adventure! Children are given 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. Hand-Thrown Ceramic Vase Painting opportunities to experience new art materials, Join master potter and professional artist Laura mediums and techniques in projects such as AWEfest Elm to create a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind vase “Dinosaur Painting and Exploding Volcano Artists of the West Elk’s annual Art Festival inspired by local Crested Butte wildflowers. Landscapes” and “Recycled Monster featuring original artwork from members and Learn various techniques to paint your own Collaborations.” 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $1 non-members. 9:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. Free. vase, hand-thrown by Laura here in the studio. with admission. The Studio at The Trailhead “Zero Block” Elk Ave, Crested Butte. (914) Fire your vase in our on-site kiln and pick it up Children’s Museum, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 548 –8078. www.awearts.org. when it is complete, or we will ship it to you. 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $65 (includes Tour de Forks: Teepee Party with Dean Dillon materials). Register through the Wildflower JULY 7 This Tour de Forks event features Nashville Festival at crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com Conversations En Plein Air Songwriter’s Hall of Fame inductee Dean Dillon or (970) 349–2571. Offered by the Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Meet on-site with a plein air painter for an in a campfire concert and the famous Slogar’s comfort food served in the outdoor ambiance Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. informal discussion about a work in progress. www.crestedbuttearts.org. Sign up to find out details about the artist and of teepees. Set on the Hidden Mine Ranch this event is hosted by Megan and Cjay Clark. Tour location. 10:00 a.m. Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 Alpenglow: Salvador Santana Third Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–5936. de Forks is the delectable, signature fundraising Salvador Santana is the 28-year old keyboardist, www.ohbejoyfulgallery.org. series for the Center for the Arts Crested Butte. Throughout the summer, food and architectural vocalist, composer, songwriter and son of ten- time Grammy-winning and Rock and Roll Hall Crested Butte Music Festival: Divine Family enthusiasts visit a variety of private homes and of Fame inductee Carlos Santana. His Young People’s Concert — Beethoven’s Wig dine on epicurean delights from accomplished chefs in a diverse menu of events nothing short inspiration today comes from Beastie Boy studio Ever heard kids shout, “You rock!” at a classical of culinary and building artistry. Reservations wizard Money Mark and GZA of the Wu-Tang music concert? Or seen parents, children and must be mailed or faxed to the Center and Clan emerging in a sound that is spontaneous grandparents singing, dancing and laughing forms with instructions may be found on the and dynamic, melding rap, remix and Latino along to classical music? Beethoven’s Wig is a website. 5:00 p.m. $200. Center for the Arts, with a strong Bay Area personality. 5:30 p.m. classical music sensation for the whole family! 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. Free. Center for the Arts Outdoor Stage, 606 6th 11:00 a.m. Free. Center for the Arts, 606 6th www.crestedbuttearts.org. Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–0619. www.crestedbuttearts.org. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. Sundays @ 6: Simpler Times Cowboy Poetry Original high country bluegrass with influences Crested Butte Music Festival Symphony: from the original high-lonesome of Bill Don’t miss this Cattlemen’s Days tradition in its Boston Brass Monroe and Flatt and Scruggs, to Newgrass, newest venue. All the favorite cowboy poets A one-of-a-kind musical experience from classical, jazz, jam music, reggae, rock and old- will be there with some new faces, music, fun exciting classical arrangements to burning jazz time, this is a band with depth and purpose. and history. 7:00 pm. Gunnison Arts Center standards. 7:30 p.m. $30. Center for the Arts, 6:00 pm. Free. Legion Park, Main and Theater, 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349– Colorado, Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. 641–4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

JULY 10 hats, clothing, bags, and more. 10:30 a.m. to Crested Butte Music Festival: 2:30 p.m. $50 (includes materials). Register Divine Family Young People’s Concert — Plein Air Watercolor through the Wildflower Festival at Bluegrass Kids Camp Concert Join local artist Gail Sovick in painting www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com or Come and celebrate the first performance of wildflowers “en plein air.” Gail tailors her (970) 349–2571. Offered by the Art Studio of “Bluegrass In Paradise” as the Bluegrass Kids teaching to all ability levels, so never-ever, the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Camp performs on the outdoor stage in Mt. novice, and experienced painters are all Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. Crested Butte. The five-day camp culminates in welcome in this workshop. You’ll get a chance www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio. this performance. 1:00 p.m. Free. Base Area, to take your skills to the next level, with Mt. Crested Butte. www.bluegrassinparadise.com guidance on color mixing, wash and Wednesdays at Western: Dazzling Designs brushstroke techniques, all while painting the Donna Rozman illustrates the creative process Wildflower Festival Poster Signing most beautiful flowers Colorado has to offer! by teaching participants how to translate their With Artist, Susiehyer 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. $65 (includes ideas into an abstract design. Materials will be Join Oh Be Joyful Gallery, the Crested Butte materials). Register through the Wildflower provided. Registration deadline is June 30. Wildflower Festival and artist Susiehyer to Festival at crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. $15. Western State celebrate her painting selected for the 2012 or (970) 349–2571. Offered by the Art Studio College, Kelley Hall 118, 600 N. Adams Street, Crested Butte Wildflower Festival poster. of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Gunnison. (970) 943 –2885. Susiehyer will also have a collection of new Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. www.western.edu/extendedstudies. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio. works on display. Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 Third Street, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Free. Oh Be JULY 12 Garden Art Joyful Gallery, 409 Third Street, Crested Butte. Wildflower Greeting Card Collage (970) 349–5936. ohbejoyfulgallery.org Learn acrylic painting techniques with local artist Mary Tuck to create beautiful images of Utilizing various papers, fabrics, digital images, Tour de Forks: wildflowers on smooth river rocks. Clear coat glitter, and more, create a one-of-a-kind set of Historic Landmark of a Pastoral Past your artwork to protect it from the elements greeting cards in this wildflower-inspired This Tour de Forks event features Personal Chef so your rocks may be placed in your garden, multimedia collage workshop with local artist Tim Englehoff at the old Rozman Ranch. or on your front porch. 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 Laura Elm. Give your cards as a packaged set Hosted by John Johnson. Tour de Forks is the p.m. $55 (includes materials). Register or use them individually to celebrate special delectable, signature fundraising series for the through the Wildflower Festival at occasions for the ones you love. 10:00 a.m. to Center for the Arts Crested Butte. Throughout www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com or 2:00 p.m. $55 (includes materials). Register the summer, food and architectural enthusiasts (970) 349–2571. Offered by the Art Studio of through the Wildflower Festival at visit a variety of private homes and dine on the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com or epicurean delights from accomplished chefs in Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. (970) 349–2571. Offered by the Art Studio of a diverse menu of events nothing short of www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio. the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. culinary and building artistry. Reservations must be mailed or faxed to the Center and Crested Butte Music Festival: Home Soirée www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio. forms with instructions may be found on the — Jazz with the Junior Mance Trio Crested Butte Music Festival: website. 6:00 p.m. $150.Center for the Arts, This special performance will feature The Marcello Giordani Young Artist Program — 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349– Junior Mance Trio with Junior Mance on piano, Scenes In Paradise 7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. Hide’ Tanaka on bass and Michi Fuji on violin. One of the leading professional summer opera 6:00 p.m. $110. Private Home. (970) 349– Crested Butte Music Festival: educational programs in the United States, this 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. Chamber Music — Emotions 1 Clarinet Trio is a unique opportunity to see tomorrow’s opera stars in the intimate setting that only Enjoy an evening of romantic music with Max JULY 11 Crested Butte can offer. 7:30 p.m. $30. Center Bruch’s famous pieces for trio, Poulenc’s Wild Wednesdays: Picasso Pets for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. Clarinet Sonata, Janacek’s “Fairy Tale” and (970) 349–0619. Brahms’ trio for clarinet, cello and piano.7:30 Drop-in for one class or buy a punch card for www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. p.m. $30. Union Congregational Church, 403 these fun and creative art classes for kids. Great Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349– for families busy with summer activities and JULY 13 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. visitors looking for a fun, one day event for kids 4 to 15 years old. 4 to 6 year olds 9:30 to Hand-Painted Flour Sack Towels Center for the Arts — Tour de Forks — 10:30 a.m.; 7 to 11 year olds 11:15 a.m. to Local artist Gail Sovick will teach you to use Teepee Party with Dean Dillon July 8 12:45 p.m.; 12 to 15 year olds 1:00 to 2:30 fabric paints to hand-paint a set of flour sack p.m. 8 Class Punch Card $50. 12 Class Punch kitchen towels. Utilize one-stroke silk painting Card $60. $10 Drop-In. Gunnison Arts Center, techniques and heliographics (a process by 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641– which the sun “develops” fabric paint) to create 4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. simple, elegant designs depicting your chosen flowers. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $65 (includes Crocheted Wildflowers materials). Register through the Wildflower Join local artist Laura Elm and learn to crochet Festival at crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com flower embellishments. Laura will teach the or 349–2571. Offered by the Art Studio of the basics as well as take the class through how to Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Ave., Crested wind simple chains into beautiful flower Butte. (970) 349–7044. crocheted pieces. Use your flowers to adorn www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

JULY 13 & 14 AWEfest JULY 16 –AUGUST 4 Dance in Nature Workshop Artists of the West Elk’s annual Art Festival Dansummer Dance Intensive featuring original artwork from members and Presented by the Crested Butte Dance A three week dance workshop offering daily non-members. 9:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. Free. Collective. Held at Tony’s Trail on the Upper classes (M-F) in Contemporary Jazz and Rhythm “Zero Block” Elk Ave, Crested Butte. (914) 548 Loop, this class will incorporate elements of Tap. Jacob Mora and Donovan Helma, guest 8078. www.awearts.org. aerial dance, rock climbing, and modern teachers. This workshop culminates in dance. Using natural features we will create a Tour de Forks: Bold & Vibrant Beginnings performances held at the Center for the Arts on short dance piece to music. In the height of the August 3 and 4. Intermediate and advanced CB wildflower season, be inspired to connect to This event features Chef Alan Cunningham of levels for students ages 8 to adult. $195 for 1 your authentic movement in nature. On the Ruben’s New Mexican Restaurant at Luisa and hour class; $240 for 1.25 hour class; $290 for second day of the workshop, we will invite Eric Naughton’s home in Cement Creek. Tour de 1.5 hour class; for 3 weeks. Pump Room Studio, friends and family to watch our dance piece! Forks is the delectable, signature fundraising 3rd and Maroon Avenues, Crested Butte. (970) Instructors: Joan Grant and Adam Ferro. 4:00 series for the Center for the Arts Crested Butte. 349–5686. www.dancecrestedbutte.org. p.m. to 6:00 p.m. $40 both days. $25 one Visit a variety of private homes and dine on day. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested epicurean delights from accomplished chefs in a JULY 16 –AUGUST 8 Butte. (970) 349–7487, ext. 6. diverse menu nothing short of culinary and Mud Puppies (4 to 6 year olds) www.crestedbuttearts.org/cbdancecollective. building artistry. Reservations must be mailed or faxed to the Center and forms with instructions This clay class will include the making of JULY 14 may be found on the website. 11:00 a.m. $100. masks, mugs, plates and sculpture using Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. creative slab, pinch and coil techniques. Wildflower Batik (970) 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage 11:30 a.m. $75. Gunnison Arts Center Clay in an ancient art form utilizing wax resist and Sundays @ 6: Russ Chapman Center, 102 S. Main, Gunnison. (970) colorful dyes. Taught by local artist Gail With lyrical wit and medicine-show sensibility, 641 –4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Sovick, learn simple drawing techniques to Russ Chapman stomps and sings highly create your design, then travel through the original music drawn from the deep well of Clay Creators (7 to 10 year olds) process of applying the resist and dyeing Americana — with a blend of folk-blues, early Students will learn hand building skills such as your fabric. Leave with a unique creation to swing and New Orleans ‘swamp music.’ 6:00 pinch and coil pots, and will use slab use as a wall hanging, fabric for a sewing pm. Free. Legion Park, Main and Colorado, techniques to create mugs, piggy banks, vases project, or a handmade gift. 9:00 a.m. to Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. and bowls. We will also try throwing a pot on 3:00 p.m. $75 (includes materials). Register www.gunnisonartscenter.org. the potter’s wheel. Mondays and Wednesdays, through the Wildflower Festival at 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. $150. Gunnison Arts www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com or JULY 16 –20 Center Clay Center. 102 S. Main, Gunnison. (970) 349–2571. Offered by the Art Studio of (970) 641 –4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Ave., Crested Butte. Street Art: Speed Painting and Graffiti for Middle & High School Students (970) 349–7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org. Mud Masters (11 to 14 year olds) Instructor John Meckes focuses on the ever- This class will include a combination of more Conversations En Plein Air changing and sometimes controversial world of challenging hand building and wheel throwing grafitti and street art. In addition to studying Meet on-site with a plein air painter for an projects with low-fire clay. Students will learn the history of street art and well-known grafitti informal discussion about a work in progress. different decorative application including the artists like Banksy, students will work with Sign up to find out details about the artist and use of colored slips and glazes. Mondays and design concepts, drawing, stenciling, spray location. 10:00 a.m. Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. $150. painting, and speed painting to develop their Third Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–5936. Gunnison Arts Center Clay Center. 102 S. Main, own characteristic styles and signatures. 9:00 www.ohbejoyfulgallery.org. Gunnison. (970) 641 –4029. a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $200 (includes materials). www.gunnisonartscenter.org. JUNE 14 –15 Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. JULY 16 Crested Butte Music Festival: www.crestedbuttearts.org. Bluegrass In Paradise Alpenglow: Mike Pale & BluOrbit Ten award-winning newgrass and bluegrass JULY 16 –23 BluOrbit is an instrumental Funky Soul-Jazz bands from around the country will keep Piper Gallery: Robin Parker & group from Telluride, Colorado. They routinely festival-goers on their feet. 1:00 p.m. start. Nancy Dickins, Oil Paintings throw down non-stop groove and Advanced Ticket Price (until June 15th): improvisation, stating Funky Soul-Jazz themes. Robin Parker and Nancy Dickins present $90/weekend, $55/day, children 12 and under: It’s a full-time dance groove for the body with “Southern Strokes: Two Arkansas Women Paint Free. Tent Camping: Free. Red Lady Lift, Base lots of intelligent purposeful musicianship for the Rockies.” Two Arkansas women and frequent Area, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349–0619. the intent listener. They are seen regularly at visitors to Crested Butte, share their work of www.bluegrassinparadise.com. the Telluride Jazz Festival, Fly Me to the Moon scenes in and around this spectacular area as Saloon, Bubble Lounge, Llama and other well as paintings from the south of France. JULY 15 venues. 5:30 p.m. Free. Center for the Arts Opening reception is Tuesday, July 17 from 5:30 Outdoor Stage, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. Crested Butte Music Festival: UCC Sunday p.m. to 7:30 p.m.The Piper Gallery of the (970) 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. Church Service — Soli Deo Gloria Center for the Arts is open Monday through 9:00 a.m. Free. Union Congregational Church, Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free. Center 403 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349– for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

Crested Butte Music Festival’s Bluegrass in Paradise with Drew Emmitt and Keller Williams Photo by Brad Hodge

JULY 17 Crested Butte Music Festival: Home Soirée — Opera Gala Tour de Forks: En Vogue Famous arias from well-known operas sung by the Festival’s main stage opera cast and presented in the intimate setting of a gorgeous mountain This Tour de Forks event features a fashion show by Lavish, Petit Lavish, home. 6:00 p.m. $150. Private Home. (970) 349–0619. Princess, Milky Way, Mountain Store, Cabi, Stella and Dot, Alpineer and www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. 418 with special discounts. Chef David Wooding of Maxwell’s provides luncheon food in his home restaurant with Kathy Barnhart hosting. Tour JULY 17 & 19 de Forks is the delectable, signature fundraising series for the Center for the Arts Crested Butte. Throughout the summer, food and architectural Cocktails & Clay enthusiasts visit a variety of private homes and dine on epicurean Experience the tantalizing combination of a cocktail creation clinic with a delights from accomplished chefs in a diverse menu of events nothing local mixologist and an inspirational ceramic workshop with a talented short of culinary and building artistry. Reservations must be mailed or local potter. These are all inclusive one night events so pick the night faxed to the Center and forms with instructions may be found on the that works best for you or enjoy both. 6:00 to 9:00 pm. $30. Gunnison website. 11:00 a.m. $65. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Arts Center — Clay Center, 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641– Butte. (970) 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. 4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org.

Crested Butte Writers: Writing Together JULY 18 Do you like to write? The Crested Butte Writers and Townie Books invite Wild Wednesdays: Aspen Grove Mixed Media Paintings you to enjoy the company of other writers simply writing together — no critiquing or required sharing of what you write, no experience necessary, Drop-in for one class or buy a punch card for these fun and creative art just a love of writing. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Free. classes for kids. Great for families busy with summer activities and Townie Books, 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7545. visitors looking for a fun, one day event for kids 4 to 15 years old. 4 to www.crestedbuttewritersconference.org. 6 year olds 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 7 to 11 year olds 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; 12 to 15 year olds 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. 8 Class Punch Card $50. 12 Dragonology: A Family Art Workshop Class Punch Card $60. $10 Drop-In. Gunnison Arts Center, 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Anyone with a silly sense of humor is encouraged to come and play at this workshop where mythical beasts and fairy creatures come to life on paper. Crested Butte Music Festival Symphony: Parents or Grandparents and children, grab your swords and shields... er, I The Cimbalom Open Dress Rehearsal mean, paper and pencil!... and learn the real art of practical magic, through drawing, collage, mixed media, and a heavy dose of imagination. 10:00 a.m. Suggested donation $20. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Taught by local professional artist Laura Elm. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. $25 Crested Butte. (970) 349–0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. for one person, $45 for two people, $20 each for three people or more enrolling together. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349– 7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

Gunnison Arts Center — Allan Ivy Show 2012 Photo by Carlie Kenton

JULY 18 Crested Butte Music Festival: Annual $25. Mountaineer Square Ballroom, Mt. Celebration — Cirque de la Symphony Crested Butte. (970) 349–7160. Wednesdays at Western: www.trailheadkids.org. Majolica Tile Painting Duo Design, a dynamic and exciting strength and hand-balancing act from Warsaw, Poland, Donna Rozman teaches the basics of the Conversations En Plein Air and others will join the Festival Symphony majolica folk art ceramic style. Following a Orchestra for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy a Meet on-site with a plein air painter for an demonstration of the majolica technique, cocktail hour and silent auction followed by a informal discussion about a work in progress. participants create their own designs to paint gourmet dinner and live auction. 5:00 p.m. Sign up to find out details about the artist and on three tiles, which are provided. Registration $150. Big Mine Ice Rink, 620 Second Street, location. 10:00 a.m. Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 deadline is July 16. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Crested Butte. (970) 349–0619. Third Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–5936. $20. Western State College, Kelley Hall 118, www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. www.ohbejoyfulgallery.org. 600 N. Adams Street, Gunnison. (970) 943 –2885. www.western.edu/extendedstudies. JULY 20 & 21 Crested Butte Music Festival: Divine Family Young People’s Concert — Billy Jonas Crested Butte Music Festival Symphony: Glaze Your Own Pottery Throw out the rules when Billy Jonas hits the The Cimbalom This family-friendly activity is designed for kids stage! It’s a musical conversation… a sonic Hungary’s most accomplished Cimbalom of all ages. Each participant will choose a piece celebration… a splendiferous gathering of old player, Kálmán Balogh will accompany the of pottery to design and paint with glaze. We’ll and young, because at a Billy Jonas show, the Festival Symphony Orchestra in this unique fire your pieces and you can pick them up ensemble is… everyone. 11:00 a.m. Free. performance. 7:30 p.m. $50. Center for the within the week. Kids under 6 please bring an Lodge at Mountaineer Square Ballroom, 620 Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349– adult partner. Friday, drop in between 4:00 Gothic Road, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349- 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, drop in between 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. JULY 19 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.$3 –$20. Gunnison Arts Center Clay Center. 102 S. Main, Gunnison. JULY 22 Historical to Contemporary Trends in (970) 641–4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Plein Air Painting Crested Butte Music Festival: UCC Sunday An informal talk, hosted by local plein en air JULY 21 Church Service — Soli Deo Gloria painter, Shaun Horne exploring important, ‘Bangin & Sangin’ Backstage with Billy Jonas 9:00 a.m. Free. Union Congregational Church, historical plein air painters and their influence 403 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349– Roll out the red carpet for this exclusive, one- on contemporary plein air artists. Call gallery 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. for time and location. Free. Oh Be Joyful of-a-kind opportunity to jam-a-long with family friendly folk artist, Billy Jonas. Benefiting the Gallery, 409 Third Street, Crested Butte. (970) AWEfest 349–5936. www.ohbejoyfulgallery.org Trailhead Children’s Museum and the Education Foundation of the Gunnison Valley, Artists of the West Elk’s annual Art Festival JULY 20 children and families of all ages are invited to featuring original artwork from members and join Billy Jonas backstage for a “green room” non-members. 9:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. Free. Fridays @ 5: Mark Berenson style breakfast and a sing-a-long, bang-a-long, “Zero Block” Elk Ave, Crested Butte. (914) A folk/blues musician from Southwest hands-on musical workshop — culminating in 548 –8078. www.awearts.org. Colorado. An amazing story teller. 5:00 pm. an 11:00 a.m. “live performance” with the Billy Gunnison Arts Center Courtyard, 102 S. Main Jonas Band! Tickets are extremely limited. Street, Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. Don’t miss out on this super fun, family- www.gunnisonartscenter.org. friendly experience! 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

JULY 22 Crested Butte Music Festival: Pre-Opera Talk JULY 25 — Producing An Opera From A –Z Crested Butte Music Festival Opera: Wild Wednesdays: Play Dough Creations Mozart’s The Magic Flute An inside view into what it takes to produce a & Charm Candles Open Dress Rehearsal staged opera presented by Opera Director and Drop-in for one class or buy a punch card for bass-baritone at the NY MET — Keith Miller, 4:00 p.m. Suggested donation $20. Center for these fun and creative art classes for kids. Great Stage Director; Sarah Meyers, also with the NY the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) for families busy with summer activities and MET, and Opera Conductor; David Syrus from 349–0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. visitors looking for a fun, one day event for the Royal Opera, Covent Garden. 4:00 p.m. kids 4 to 15 years old. 4 to 6 year olds 9:30 to Free. The Club at Crested Butte, 385 Country 10:30 a.m.; 7 to 11 year olds 11:15 a.m. to Sundays @ 6: Workin’ Progress Club Drive, Crested Butte. (970) 349–0619. 12:45 p.m.; 12 to 15 year olds 1:00 to 2:30 www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. This local rockin’ band will have you outta your p.m. 8 Class Punch Card $50. 12 Class Punch chair and dancin’ in the grass. Don’t miss ‘em! Card $60. $10 Drop-In. Gunnison Arts Center, 6:00 pm. Free. Legion Park, Main and Center for the Arts — Sister Sparrow and 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641– the Dirty Birds hit Alpenglow July 23 Colorado, Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. 4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Photo by Shervin Lainez Wednesdays at Western: Colorado JULY 23 –30 Colors in Bloom — Painting Flowers Piper Gallery: Vitek Kruta, Guided by Susan Searle and inspired by the Acrylic Paint on Panels flowers that are blooming, participants learn Vitek Kruta presents “Contemplating Forms,” how to capture the colors and forms of flowers. exploring the interaction of forms, space and Participants use watercolor crayons to sketch perception. Vitek Kruta is a professional artist, their creations then apply water to create muralist, art restorer, designer and teacher. His watercolor paintings. Art materials are supplied. work has been featured in exhibitions in former Registration deadline is July 23. 9:30 a.m. to Czechoslovakia, France, Germany,United States noon. $15. Western State College, Kelley Hall and Canada.Mr. Kruta was trained in Old-World 118, 600 N. Adams Street, Gunnison. (970) techniques of Fine and Decorative Arts in Czech 943 –2885. www.western.edu/extendedstudies. Republic and Germany, where he attended schools and worked as restorer of historical Wednesdays at Western: Crested Butte buildings, castles and churches before coming Music Festival — Discovering Beethoven to the United States in 1991. Since his arrival to Music Director and Conductor Jens Georg USA, Mr. Kruta continues his carrier as freelance Bachmann will provide insights into artist, designer and art restorer, teacher, Beethoven and his music with questions and instructor and consultant for various public and answers; the perfect warm-up for our famous not for profit organizations and groups, schools “Have a Beer with Beethoven” event. 6:30 and business associates. Opening reception is Alpenglow: Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds p.m. Free. Taylor Hall 228, Western State Tuesday, July 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds is a nine-piece College, Gunnison. (970) 349–0619. The Piper Gallery of the Center for the Arts is powerhouse that puts a modern spin on classic www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. soul. The band is led by Arleigh Kincheloe to 5:00 p.m. Free. Center for the Arts, 606 6th (Sister Sparrow), whose astoundingly powerful Readers in the Rockies: Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. voice and sly demeanor make for a spellbinding W.C. Jameson, Treasure Hunter www.crestedbuttearts.org. presence onstage. She is backed by the mighty force of The Dirty Birds, a flock of eight men W. C. Jameson, author and professional JULY 23 who masterfully lay down thundering grooves treasure hunter, will captivate us at a book Tour de Forks: Historical Expedition and soaring melodies. From the Art Studio of lover’s event. Jameson is an award-winning and At Roaring Judy the Center for the Arts — grab one of our “to best-selling author of more than seventy books. go” painting sets and paint at your blanket to Jameson’s latest book is the adventure memoir, This Tour de Forks event features hikes the music, add to the watercolor masterpieces Treasure Hunter . Sponsored by the Crested Butte launching from the historic ranch into the set up on easels around the park, and help paint Friends of the Library and the Old Rock National Forest with local historian and chef the liquid watercolor sheet tunnel.5:30 p.m. Library. 7:00 p.m. Free. Old Rock Library, 504 Nick Lypps. Nick and Mary Frame host with a Free. Center for the Arts Outdoor Stage, 606 6th Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349– traditional Western barbeque. Tour de Forks is Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349– 7487. 6535. www.gunnisoncountylibraries.org. the delectable, signature fundraising series for www.crestedbuttearts.org. the Center for the Arts Crested Butte. JULY 25 & 26, 28 & 29 Throughout the summer, food and architectural JULY 24 enthusiasts visit a variety of private homes and Summer Melodrama Crested Butte Music Festival: Home Soirée dine on epicurean delights from accomplished Don’t miss this dramatic, locally produced — Hungarian Gypsy Jazz with Kálmán chefs in a diverse menu of events nothing short exhibit of theatrical indulgence. What Balogh Gypsy Cimbalom Trio of culinary and building artistry. Reservations melodrama would be complete without a must be mailed or faxed to the Center and The Kálmán Balogh Gypsy Cimbalom Trio will bruiting hero and gorgeous heroine in their forms with instructions may be found on the entertain you with their dynamic merging of battle against a snickering villain and his website. 9:00 a.m. $100. Center for the Arts, music from the old and new worlds. 6:00 p.m. sidekick? Gunnison Arts Center Theater, 102 S. 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. $110. Private Home. (970) 349–0619. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. www.crestedbuttearts.org. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

structure in the traditional “case bound” method. 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. $75 (includes materials). Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349– 7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.

Crested Butte Music Festival: Chamber Music — Emotions 2 Piano Trio Sponsored by the Stanley Feldberg New Initiatives Fund, this will be a wonderful performance featuring two piano trios by W.A. Mozart and Johannes Brahms and the world premiere of New York based, Japanese composer Sayo Kosugi piano trio. 7:30 p.m. $30. Union Congregational Church, 403 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349– Crested Butte School of Dance 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. Photo by Nathan Bilow JULY 28 Conversations En Plein Air JULY 25 & 26, 28 & 29 nationally exhibiting artists. Maps available at participating galleries. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Meet on-site with a plein air painter for an Crested Butte Music Festival Opera — Free. (970) 349–5936. www.awearts.org. informal discussion about a work in progress. Mozart’s The Magic Flute Sign up to find out details about the artist and Mozart’s final opera, The Magic Flute , is a Tour de Forks: Places in Paradise location. 10:00 a.m. Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 profound, yet lighthearted tale of love and Third Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–5936. This Tour de Forks event features Chef Lon Lane spiritual transcendence. 7:00 p.m. $55. Center www.ohbejoyfulgallery.org. of Kansas City’s Inspired Creations at “Paradise for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) View” — the home of Terri and Chris 349–0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. Crested Butte Music Festival: Divine Family VonDohlen.Tour de Forks is the delectable, Young People’s Concert — Children’s signature fundraising series for the Center for JULY 26 Opera, The Musicians of Bremen the Arts Crested Butte. Throughout the Crested Butte Music Festival Marcello summer, food and architectural enthusiasts visit The Musicians of Bremen is a story of a donkey, Giordani Young Artist Program — a variety of private homes and dine on dog, rooster and cat that, out of sheer Masterclass with Samuel Ramey epicurean delights from accomplished chefs in necessity, come together as an unlikely family. a diverse menu of events nothing short of 11:00 a.m. Free. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Samuel Ramey, the most recorded bass- culinary and building artistry. Reservations Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–0619. baritone in the world, will mentor and coach must be mailed or faxed to the Center and www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. participants of the Marcello Giordani Young forms with instructions may be found on the Artist Program, one of the leading professional website. 6:00 p.m. $150. Center for the Arts, JULY 29 summer opera programs in the U.S. 11:00 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349– a.m. Free. Union Congregational Church, 403 Crested Butte Music Festival: UCC Sunday 7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349– Church Service — Soli Deo Gloria 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com JULY 27 9:00 a.m. Free. Union Congregational Church, 403 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349– Painting From the Soul: Crested Butte Music Festival: 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. (Touch Painting) with Becky Chappell Marcello Giordani Young Artist Program — In guided touch painting (a.k.a. adult finger Auditions with Opera Agents AWEfest painting!) participants will have the This is a unique opportunity to see tomorrow’s Artists of the West Elk’s annual Art Festival opportunity to connect to their creativity in a opera stars auditioning for professional opera featuring original artwork from members and fun, loose, and low pressure situation. Becky agents and presenters. 11:00 a.m. Free. Center non-members. 9:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. Free. leads students to get in touch with what their for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) “Zero Block” Elk Ave, Crested Butte. (914) 548 body and soul want to say by meditating with 349–0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. 8078. www.awearts.org. music, then painting those experiences with fingers on paper over paint. 10:00 a.m. to Fait a la Main Bookbinding — Tour de Forks: Block Party on Grant Lake 12:00 p.m. $45 (includes materials). Art Studio French Style with Cindy Lang Ingalls This Tour de Forks event features five homes of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, A handmade book is something of a rarity in and live music on Garland Drive in Skyland Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. this day of high-speed information and with Chef Jonathon Coady of Western State www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio. technology. On closer inspection, this rarity College preparing a high end barbeque. Tour blossoms into a beauty beyond utility and into de Forks is the delectable, signature fundraising ArtWalk Evening in Crested Butte high art. There are myriad ways of constructing series for the Center for the Arts Crested Butte. Join the Artists of the West Elks for an evening a book, ranging from the simple pamphlet Throughout the summer, food and architectural of art and experience the breadth of creativity stitch/soft cover bindings to the complex enthusiasts visit a variety of private homes and that gathers here in our inspired mountain leather covered “true” bindings. This class will dine on epicurean delights from accomplished town. Look for our ArtWalk flags and stop in to focus on making two books: a soft cover chefs in a diverse menu of events nothing short enjoy new works from local, regional and binding and a paper-covered hard-back of culinary and building artistry. Reservations ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12 must be mailed or faxed to the Center and forms with instructions may be found on the website. 5:00 p.m. $125. Center for the Arts, August 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. Art Camp & Science Camp at The Studio at The Trailhead www.crestedbuttearts.org. A day camp for kids ages 5 to 12 designed to make kids think, problem solve and exercise JULY 29 their creative minds, all while having a blast painting, sculpting, drawing and designing! Every Monday through Friday all summer. The focus Monday through Thursday is art, and the focus Sundays @ 6: 18 Mile Radius on Fridays is science. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $42. The Studio at The Trailhead Children’s Performing original and covered Museum, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org. Americana/Folk Rock/Alt Country music with quality musicianship and sound, etc. — Brain Boosters at The Studio at The Trailhead basically having a really great time sharing the Extend your camp day! A two hour after-camp enrichment offering in Literacy, Science and music they love! 6:00 pm. Free. Legion Park, Math for kids 5 to 12 years. Keep your student connected to their favorite (or not so favorite) Main and Colorado, Gunnison. (970) 641– subject this summer in a fun and engaging way! Classes are multi-age and include hands-on 4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. lessons that make learning F-U-N! Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday all summer. 3:00 JULY 30 –AUGUST 6 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. $17. The Studio at The Trailhead Children’s Museum. Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org. Piper Gallery: Kathryn Barry, Oil Paintings Kathryn Barry presents “Summer in Crested Little Innovators at The Studio at The Trailhead Butte,” oil paintings of the Crested Butte area. A pre-kindergarten drop-off program in art and science for children ages 3-5 years. Kids Opening reception is Tuesday, July 31 from explore various mediums such as painting, drawing, ceramics, chemistry, biology, and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Piper Gallery of engineering while developing their natural creativity and acquiring confidence in exploratory the Center for the Arts is open Monday endeavors. Every Tuesday and Friday all summer. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. $22. The Studio at through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Trailhead Children’s Museum, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org. Free. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. Independent Study for Ceramic Artists www.crestedbuttearts.org. This time provides an opportunity for adult ceramic artists who no longer want the structure of JULY 30 a class, but want to work independently with clay during open studio hours. Use of all studio equipment, tools, and firings are included. Clay and glazes are not included. Since space is Alpenglow: 101st Army Band limited, production pottery is not permitted. June 1 through August 31. $165 for three Centennial Wind Ensemble of months or $60 per month. Gunnison Arts Center Clay Center, 102 S. Main, Gunnison. (970) The Colorado National Guard 641–4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. The Centennial Wind Ensemble is a small ensemble of the finest musicians from the 101st Army Band of the Colorado National Guard. Originally formed in 1937 the band is Gunnison Arts Center — Sundays @ 6: Chris Coady & 18 Mile Radius now in its 73rd year. The ensemble performs patriotic and family friendly music all over the state recognizing Colorado’s Veterans. In addition to the wind ensemble, you will enjoy chamber music from a clarinet trio, brass quintet and saxophone quartet. 5:30 p.m. Free. Center for the Arts Outdoor Stage, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

JULY 31 Crested Butte Music Festival Home Soirée — Special Event with Samuel Ramey Samuel Ramey, the foremost interpreter of bass and bass-baritone operatic and concert repertoire, will present solo arias, duets and ensemble pieces in this unforgettable special event. Mr. Ramey will be joined by Keith Miller and principals from the Festival’s main stage opera cast. 6:00 p.m. $250. Private Home. (970) 349–0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar

Shared Artist’s Space If you’re looking for an affordable place to work on your art and a community of artists to work with, then become a Member of the Shared Artist’s Space (SAS). Membership includes: access to studio space seven days a week; personal storage for art supplies and Crested Butte Music Festival Symphony: and gospel music set the tone for this works in progress; access to potter’s wheels, Have a Beer with Beethoven Appalachian tale set in the 1920’s with a slab roller, wedging table, and basic ceramics witchboy from the mountains who falls in love Beer, Brats and Beethoven in the Barn…one of tools and supplies; use of kiln, access to a with the all too human Barbara Allen. Richly the fastest selling events of the Festival. The community of artists, and the potential to imagined characters, hypnotic language, great Festival Symphony Orchestra will present show and sell your work at ASCA. Art Studio of music and a timeless message. Directed by Beethoven’s Prometheus Overture and the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Barbara Segal. 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday Symphony No 3. 6:00 p.m. $55. Lacy Barn, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. matinee at 3:00 p.m. $15 adults, $13 24474 Highway 135, Crested Butte. (970) 349– www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio. members, $10 students, kids under 10 pay 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. their age. Mallardi Cabaret Theatre, Second AUGUST 1 AUGUST 2 –4 and Elk, Crested Butte. (970) 349–0366. Wild Wednesdays: Wax Drip Landscapes www.cbmountaintheatre.org. Summer Melodrama & Dream Catchers Don’t miss this dramatic, locally produced AUGUST 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Drop-in for one class or buy a punch card for exhibit of theatrical indulgence. What these fun and creative art classes for kids. Great Letter of the Week at The Trailhead melodrama would be complete without a for families busy with summer activities and Children’s Museum bruiting hero and gorgeous heroine in their visitors looking for a fun, one day event for Preschoolers, join the Trailhead on Thursdays as battle against a snickering villain and his kids 4 to 15 years old. 4 to 6 year olds 9:30 to we build our “Letter of the Week” tree. With an sidekick? Gunnison Arts Center Theater, 102 S. 10:30 a.m.; 7 to 11 year olds 11:15 a.m. to emphasis on letter and sound recognition, and Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. 12:45 p.m.; 12 to 15 year olds 1:00 to 2:30 the integration of relevant literature, fun and www.gunnisonartscenter.org. p.m. 8 Class Punch Card $50. 12 Class Punch games, children will go out on a limb to learn Card $60. $10 Drop-In. Gunnison Arts Center, AUGUST 2 –5 pre-literacy skills in a hands-on and playful 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641– way. 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Free with 4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Crested Butte Mountain Theatre Presents: admission. The Trailhead Children’s Museum, Dark of the Moon Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349 7160. Crested Butte Music Festival Symphony: This Broadway musical by Howard Richardson www.trailheadkids.org. Have a Beer with Beethoven, and William Berney in cooperation with The Open Dress Rehearsal Richarson / Yale Property Trust kicks off CBMT’s 12:00 p.m. Suggested donation $20. Lacy Barn, 40th Anniversary celebration. The play is based 24474 Highway 135, Crested Butte. (970) 349– on the legendary folk ballad “Barbara Allen” Great art picks up where nature ends. 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. from the Smoky Mountain region. Bluegrass Marc Chagall Art is the desire of a man to express himself, ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar to record the reactions of his personality to the world he lives in. Amy Lowell AUGUST 3 –4 Dansummer Performance This performance features all students and faculty of the Dansummer workshop. 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $10 children 12/under. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. www.dancecrestedbutte.org. AUGUST 3 –5 2012 Crested Butte Arts Festival Celebrate 40 years of the visual, performing and culinary arts at 8,885 feet! Don’t miss summer’s signature cultural event featuring 175 of the nation’s finest visual artists; music and entertainment; an art auction, chef and artist demonstrations; children’s activities and a beer and wine pavilion. Immerse yourself in the visual arts with seminars, workshops, and docent led tours of temporary art installations and let your taste buds rejoice with our wine dinners, beer tastings and NEW Farm to Table dinner. A special Friday night opening will kick things off on Friday, August 3 from 5 to 9 pm. More information: www.crestedbutteartsfestival.com.

AWE at the Arts Festival Crested Butte Artists of the West Elk’s at the Crested Butte Music Festival — Arts Festival featuring original artwork from Bluegrass in Paradise AWE members. August 3 5:00 p.m.to 9:00 June 14 & 15 p.m. August 4 and 5 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Photo by Brian Hodge Free. Elk Ave., Crested Butte. (914) 548 –8078. www.awearts.org.

AUGUST 2 Tour de Forks: Evening at Wilder Tours of Site-Specific Artworks on the Taylor Join a tour during Arts Festival weekend to learn Guided Local Gallery Tour This Tour de Forks event features Goose more about the the artwork denoting the Join Artist’s of the West Elks and the Crested Sorensen of Solera in Denver at Wilder on the entrance to the Arts Festival, the site-specific Butte Arts Festival for a Guided Tour of Crested lawn of the banks of the Taylor River. Tour de artwork on the bridges over Coal Creek, and Coal Butte’s local art galleries. Learn about the Forks is the delectable, signature fundraising Creek itself. During tours of the artwork, get materials, techniques, and processes that artists series for the Center for the Arts Crested Butte. information on the background of the bridge and use to create the final products you see on Throughout the summer, food and entrance projects and hear from the artists gallery walls and pedestals. Each gallery will architectural enthusiasts visit a variety of themselves about their vision and process. During be offering discounts, available only during private homes and dine on epicurean delights the tours given by the Coal Creek Coalition, learn this tour, for those interested in taking home from accomplished chefs in a diverse menu of more about our watershed, the creek, an original piece. Tour departs from the Oh Be events nothing short of culinary and building environmental concerns, and local water issues. Joyful Gallery. Space is limited so space must artistry. Reservations must be mailed or faxed FRI., AUG. 3, 5:00 P.M. : Entryway Lecture and be “purchased” through the Center’s website. to the Center and forms with instructions may Tour to kick off the opening of the Arts Festival 1:00 p.m. Free. Art Studio of the Center for the be found on the website. 5:00 p.m. $150. SAT., AUG. 4, 1:00 P.M.: Bridge Tour Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested 349–7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org. Butte. (970) 349–7487. SAT., AUG. 4, 4:00 P.M.: Coal Creek Coalition www.crestedbuttearts.org. Tour – Adult Themed ArtWalk Evening in Crested Butte SUN., AUG. 5, 11:00 A.M.: Bridge Tour This is NOT you typical Artwalk in Crested AUGUST 3, 10 17, 24, 31 SUN., AUG. 5, 2:00 P.M.: Coal Creek Coalition Butte! In celebration of the Crested Butte Arts Paint Your Own Pottery at The Trailhead Tour — Hands-On Tour for Kids Festival’s 40th Anniversary, Artist’s of the West Please sign up for tours at the Crested Butte Arts Elks and the local Crested Butte art galleries Support art and science enrichment programs for Festival Programming Booth on Elk Ave. during will be hosting a SUPER ARTWALK. Downtown kids by putting your artistic mark on a piece of Arts Festival. Tours will meet at the booth and CB will be transformed with artists working paint-your-own-pottery! Every Friday, The leave at the noted times. There will also be outdoors along Elk Avenue, musicians playing, Trailhead Children’s Museum’s Art Bar transforms information at the Coal Creek Coalition Booth on food and beverages at the galleries, and a into a potters paradise. Paint platters, mugs, taking a self-guided tour, including how kids and chance to see Crested Butte’s local artists at picture frames, décor, and much, much more! families can do a self-guided scavenger hunt, their best. Join us in celebration of 40 years of Pottery will be available for pick-up or can be and upon completion, return to the booth for art in the streets of CB! Maps available at shipped. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Prices range prize bags. Presented by the Art Studio of the participating galleries. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. from $4 to $35. The Trailhead Children’s Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Ave., Crested Butte. Free. (970) 349–5936. www.awearts.org Museum. (970) 349–7160. trailheadkids.org. (970) 349–7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

AUGUST 3 AUGUST 4 a farmer to create a signature dish featuring locally sourced foods, which will then be 2012 Crested Butte Arts Festival: Paradise Divide Photo Walk with Trent Bona paired with award-winning wines and beers. A Art of the Ride Capture the incredible morning light on Paradise true celebration of the culinary, visual and Hit the single track with some of Crested Divide during this workshop that focuses on performing arts, expect the unexpected at this Butte’s mountain biking legends and follow using the manual settings of digital cameras. unique gourmet gala! 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. things up with a bike maintenance clinic and Instruction includes composition; depth of field; $100. Mt Crested Butte. (970) 349–1184. ice cold beers from Oskar Blues Brewery. This ISO; the relationship between exposure variables; www.crestedbutteartsfestival.com. event was so much fun last year we just had to effects of lens focal length; processing of RAW do it again! 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. $50. Mt. images; and more. After work in the field, we Crested Butte Music Festival: Crested Butte base area. (970) 349–1184. will return to the studio for a 1 to 2 hour Marcello Giordani Young Artist Program — www.crestedbutteartsfestival.com. computer session on a projector that will cover Donizetti’s L’ Elisier D’Amore editing and developing techniques. Beginner One of the leading professional summer opera and intermediates welcome. In conjunction with 2012 Crested Butte Arts Festival: programs in the US; this is a unique opportunity the Arts Festival. 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. $45. Opening Night to see tomorrow’s opera stars perform in a Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk staged performance of Donizetti’s comic opera, To celebrate our 40th anniversary, the festival Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. “L’Elisir d’Amore” with the full Festival Symphony will kick off with a SPECIAL Friday night street www.crestedbuttearts.org. party from 5 to 9 pm. Exhibiting artists will Orchestra, conducted by David Syrus from the Royal Opera in Covent Garden, London. 7:30 display their one-of-a-kind artwork in lighted Conversations En Plein Air p.m. $30. Elevation Hotel Ballroom, 500 Gothic tents under the stars and patrons can dine Meet on-site with a plein air painter for an Road, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349–0619. early or late at one of CB’s eclectic eateries informal discussion about a work in progress. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. along Elk Avenue. The Oskar Blues Beer and Sign up to find out details about the artist and Concannon Wine Pavilion will be open location. 10:00 a.m. Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 AUGUST 5, 12, 19, 26 adjacent to the Ragged Mountain Stage, where Third Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–5936. musical entertainment will be provided by the www.ohbejoyfulgallery.org. Science on Sundays at The Trailhead Gypsy Jazz Social Club. More information www.crestedbutteartsfestival.com. Crested Butte Music Festival: Marcello Giordani Join resident scientist and Creative Director, Young Artist Program — Dress Rehearsal Kelly Frimel, for an adventure in hands-on Canvas & Cabernet with Becky Chappell discovery and experimentation. With the 10:00 a.m. Free. Elevation Hotel Ballroom, 500 scientific method as a guide, Kelly engages With her step-by-step instructions, Gothic Road, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349– scientists in weekly experiments that test a demonstrations on how to mix your paint and 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. variety of scientific and mathematical concepts. how to apply it to the canvas, Becky proves Don’t worry… goggles and lab coats are anyone can paint. If you have always wanted to Crested Butte Music Festival: Divine Family included! 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. The TrailLab at paint, but don’t know where to begin, this is Young People’s Concert — The Not-Its! The Trailhead Children’s Museum, Mt. Crested the workshop for you! In conjunction with the One of America’s most rockin’ kids’ bands. Butte. 970 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org. Arts Festival. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $35 Guaranteed to make kids dance, with up-tempo, (includes materials and wine). Art Studio of the power-pop hits that families love. 11:00 a.m. AUGUST 5 Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Free. Main Stage, Arts Festival, Crested Butte. Site-Specific Artworks in the Beautiful Butte. (970) 349–7044. (970) 349–0619. crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio. Crested Butte Outdoors After an inspirational weekend of viewing Fridays @ 5: Manjaro Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Jewelry Crafting Workshop temporary, site-specific artworks created by World music performed by talented locals. artists for the Crested Butte Arts Festival 5:00 pm. Gunnison Arts Center Courtyard, 102 Taught by local artist Mary Tuck, this is like no weekend, head out into the breathtaking S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641 –4029. other jewelry workshop! Precious metal clay, Crested Butte landscape to join in the creative www.gunnisonartscenter.org. PMC, is a crafting medium, with the consistency fun. Led by local land artist, Ivy Walker, of polymer clay, that is comprised of very small participants will work to create their own AUGUST 4, 22, 28, 25 particles of metal (in this case silver). The “clay” is unique and surprising pieces of artwork out in used to form beautiful pendants, rings, and nature. Working with a variety of materials, Create with Kelly at The Trailhead earrings for jewelry pieces. Once the clay has after students create their pieces, Ivy will lead Every Saturday, join in-house Creative Director, been shaped to the user’s liking, it is fired in a them through the photo documentation Kelly Frimel, as she guides budding artists ages tabletop kiln. During the firing process, the process used by land artists such as Andy 0 to 12 and their caregivers on an out of the binder in the PMC burns away, incredibly leaving Goldsworthy to keep a record of the temporary box artistic adventure! Children are given a 99% pure silver piece. In conjunction with the art they create. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $65 opportunities to experience new art materials, Arts Festival. 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. $85 (includes materials). Art Studio of the Center mediums and techniques in projects such as (includes materials). Art Studio of the Center for for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. “Dinosaur Painting and Exploding Volcano the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) (970) 349–7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org. Landscapes” and “Recycled Monster 349–7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org. Sundays @ 6: Blue Canyon Boys Collaborations.” 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $1 with admission. The Studio at The Trailhead 2012 Crested Butte Arts Festival: High country bluegrass. 6:00 pm. Free. Legion Children’s Museum, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) Farm to Table Dinner Park, Main and Colorado, Gunnison. (970) 349–7160. www.trailheadkids.org. Join us in Mt. Crested Butte for a very special 641–4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. dining experience with some of Colorado’s hottest chefs. Each chef will work directly with ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

AUGUST 6 the summer, food and architectural enthusiasts visit a variety of private homes and dine on Alpenglow: Spring Creek Bluegrass epicurean delights from accomplished chefs in Crisp, seamless and contagiously energetic, a diverse menu of events nothing short of the Spring Creek Bluegrass Band maintains a culinary and building artistry. Reservations deep respect for the bluegrass tradition with must be mailed or faxed to the Center and classic standards, while also demonstrating an forms with instructions may be found on the innate sense of musical innovation with website. 6:00 p.m. $150. Center for the Arts, compelling originals. Spring Creek Bluegrass 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349– startled the bluegrass world when they 7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. became the first band to win both the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Rocky Grass Crested Butte Music Festival: Home Soirée Festival band contests back to back. They’ve — American String Quartet taken the nation by storm ever since. Sculpture The American String Quartet, internationally is the theme for the Art Studio during Spring recognized as one of the world’s foremost Creek. Come add to our large-scale, quartets, will perform with cellist and Festival community sculpture while the sun sets over Director, Alexander Scheirle, and violist, the mountains and the bluegrass pours off the Thomas Rosenthal. This performance will stage. 5:30 p.m. Free. Center for the Arts include works by Beethoven and Brahms. 6:00 Outdoor Stage, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. p.m. $130. Private Home. (970) 349–0619. (970) 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. Center for the Arts — www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. Motown in the Mountains AUGUST 6 –13 Photo by Nathan Bilow AUGUST 8 Piper Gallery: Center for the Arts Wild Wednesdays: Tie Dye T-shirts 25th Anniversary Show AUGUST 9 –11 Drop-in for one class or buy a punch card for The Piper Gallery has long been a valuable Crested Butte Mountain Theatre Presents: these fun and creative art classes for kids. Great venue for local artists to showcase their artwork Dark of the Moon for families busy with summer activities and and expand their careers. To celebrate the visitors looking for a fun, one day event for This Broadway musical by Howard Richardson Center for the Arts’ 25th Anniversary, the Piper kids 4 to 15 years old. 4 to 6 year olds 9:30 to and William Berney in cooperation with The Gallery spotlights the people and their art that 10:30 a.m.; 7 to 11 year olds 11:15 a.m. to Richarson / Yale Property Trust kicks off CBMT’s have both created and been influenced by the 12:45 p.m.; 12 to 15 year olds 1:00 to 2:30 40th Anniversary celebration. The play is based Center’s long history with this special show, p.m. 8 Class Punch Card $50. 12 Class Punch on the legendary folk ballad “Barbara Allen” “Creating an Institution: 25 Years of Artistic Card $60. $10 Drop-In. Gunnison Arts Center, from the Smoky Mountain region. Bluegrass and Expression at the Center.” Come see the faces, 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641– gospel music set the tone for this Appalachian personal stories and creative expressions of 4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. tale set in the 1920’s. Richly imagined these instrumental artists including Pat Crow, characters, hypnotic language, great music and a John Bukaty, Drew Emmit, Nathan Bilow, Wednesdays at Western: timeless message. Directed by Barbara Segal. Bobbie Reinhardt, Les Choy, Ben McLoughlin Recycle, Create, Repurpose 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $13 members, $10 and more. Opening reception is Tuesday, students, kids under 10 pay their age. Mallardi August 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Led by Carol Connor, participants make two-or Cabaret Theatre, Second and Elk, Crested Butte. Piper Gallery of the Center for the Arts is open three-dimensional, small scale art pieces from (970) 349–0366. cbmountaintheatre.org. Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to discarded and found objects and materials. 5:00 p.m. Free. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Materials are provided. Registration deadline is Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. Aug. 6. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. $15. Western AUGUST 10 –12 www.crestedbuttearts.org. State College, Kelley Hall 118, 600 N. Adams Ripple: A Women’s Restorative Art Retreat Street, Gunnison. (970) 943 –2885. AUGUST 7 www.western.edu/extendedstudies. Instructors and artists Melissa Mason and Ivy Crested Butte Writers: Writing Together Walker lead this women’s retreat through the AUGUST 9 theme of “Following the Inner Impulse: Creative Do you like to write? The Crested Butte Writers Play and Art in the Landscape.” Many women Motown in the Mountains and Townie Books invite you to enjoy the find it difficult to set aside time to tap into the company of other writers simply writing The Center pARTners host their hip-shakin’, creative energy that defines them. Participation together — no critiquing or required sharing money-makin’, good time event of the in a restorative retreat steeped in the visual arts of what you write, no experience necessary, summer. After enjoying diner-delicious food, with Ripple allows for that time and space to just a love of writing. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. every move back the tables as the outdoor and connect with one’s inner visions and express 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Free. Townie Books, 414 indoor stages come alive with DJ Triple-L them in a supportive environment. Designed to Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7545. spinning her groovy tunes into the night. A awaken and foster women’s innate creative www.crestedbuttewritersconference.com. silent auction, live auction, and some of the energy, our methods help women make a best bell bottoms this side of the Continental connection to the self, engage in a restorative Tour de Forks: A Treehouse Like No Other Divide round out this outstanding FUNdraiser. experience, and create a positive shift in This Tour de Forks event features Chef Troy 6:00 p.m. $85. Center for the Arts, 606 6th personal creative growth. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 Guard of TAG in Denver at Tony and Roy Bliss’ Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. p.m. $450 (includes materials, catered snacks home at Trapper’s Crossing.Tour de Forks is the www.crestedbuttearts.org. and beverages). Art Studio of the Center for the delectable, signature fundraising series for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349– Center for the Arts Crested Butte. Throughout 7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

Coal Creek & The Butte painting by Nicholas Reti Pass $80, Brunch Performance $55. Uley’s Cabin, Ski Area, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349– 0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com.

AUGUST 13 –18 Missoula Children’s Theatre: “The Secret Garden” A team of professional actor/directors arrive with everything it takes to put on a play — except, the cast. This week-long residency begins with an open group audition and culminates in two public performances. Fifty to sixty students grades K-12, are cast and well rehearsed to perform in a full-length musical... a twist on the classic story that you know and love. Gunnison Arts Center Theater, 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641–4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org.

AUGUST 13 –27 Piper Gallery: Melissa Getz, Bronze & Mixed Media AUGUST 10 Crested Butte Music Festival: Melissa Getz presents “Open for Twisted Gypsy Jazz In Paradise Jerry Barlow Whimsey,” a unique and highly entertaining Celebrating legendary French/Belgian gypsy collection of three dimentional art with a Celtic Fingerstyle guitarist live in concert. 7:00 jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt with the straightforward subject matter and a humorous p.m. Gunnison Arts Center Theater, 102 S. Main convergence of gypsy jazz bands from all over narrative quality throughout. Opening Street, Gunnison. (970) 641 –4029. the country. The Festival kicks off with the Hot reception is Friday, August 17, 5:00 p.m. to www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Club of Detroit and Ben Powell. 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. The Piper Gallery of the Center for Weekend Pass $80, Evening Performance $35. the Arts is open Monday through Friday from Crested Butte Music Festival Chamber Butte 66, Base Area, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free. Center for the Music: American String Quartet 349–0619. ww.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349– The American String Quartet returns to Crested 7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. Butte for their second residency to lead our AUGUST 12 chamber music performances to new heights. AUGUST 13 AWEfest This performance will include works by Mozart, Alpenglow Local’s Night in Crested Butte Bartók and Dvorák. 7:30 p.m. $35. Center for Artists of the West Elk’s annual Art Festival South: Chris Coady & Mine Control the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) featuring original artwork from members and 349–0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. non-members. 9:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. Free. Local singer-songwriter Chris Coady has been “Zero Block” Elk Ave, Crested Butte. (914) performing his original blend of blues, country, AUGUST 11 548 –8078. www.awearts.org. folk rock and Americana at local and regional venues since the mid 1990’s. He speaks of Nicholas Reti Plein Air Flower Crested Butte Mountain Theatre Presents: experiences to which audiences can easily Painting & Reception 40th Anniversary Community relate. A native of the great Southwest, his Local artist, Nicholas Reti will demonstrate his Champagne Sunday Brunch musical style has been shaped by various genres and landscapes including Johhn Hiatt, oil painting technique to portray beautiful Champagne brunch and delightful celebration Robert Earle Keen, Johnny Cash, Townes Van flowers from our charming town gardens. Sign of community theatre and the theatre Zandt, Neil Young, The Eagles, Jackson up to find out location and meet at garden at community. A wonderful opportunity to honor Browne, John Prine and Bob Dylan. 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Artist Reception at 6:00 p.m. Oh Be the founders of CBMT and all those who, over Free. Center for the Arts Outdoor Stage, 606 Joyful Gallery, 409 Third Street, Crested Butte. the years, put the love, blood, sweat, tears and 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. (970) 349–5936. www.ohbejoyfulgallery.org. cheers in at the Crested Butte Mountain www.crestedbuttearts.org. Theatre. 10:00 a.m. Free. Mallardi Cabaret Crested Butte Mountain Theatre Presents: Theatre, Second and Elk, Crested Butte. (970) AUGUST 14 & 16 40th Anniversary Reunion Picnic in the Park 349–0366. www.cbmountaintheatre.org. Join us in CB Town Park, under the deep blue Elements & Easels Crested Butte Music Festival: skies of summer, in the shadow of our glorious Experience the fascinating combination of Gypsy Jazz In Paradise Brunch peaks and surrounded by old and new friends. painting with the elements of the earth, water, The entire community and family and friends, Celebrating legendary French/Belgian gypsy wind and fire in this workshop with talented near and far, are invited to a picnic barbeque jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt with the local painter Jennifer Vannatta. These are all celebrating 40 years of laughs and cheers at convergence of gypsy jazz bands from all over inclusive one night events so pick the night the Mountain Theatre. 4:00 p.m. Free. Bring the country. Ride the lift to Uley’s Cabin to that works best for you or enjoy both. 6:00 to your own tableware. Crested Butte Town Park, enjoy a bountiful brunch and Gypsy Jazz in 9:00 pm. $25. Gunnison Arts Center Gallery, Sixth Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–0366. Paradise’s final performance, Hot Club 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641– www.cbmountaintheatre.org. Sandwich and Ben Powell. 1:00 p.m. Weekend 4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

AUGUST 15 p.m. $35 / $30 in advance. Center for the Arts, Cindy and Steve Eargle’s shared home on Grant 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) Lake in Skyland. Tour de Forks is the delectable, Wild Wednesdays: Funky School Supplies 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. signature fundraising series for the Center for the & Sketch Book Making Arts Crested Butte. Throughout the summer, food Drop-in for one class or buy a punch card for AUGUST 19 and architectural enthusiasts visit a variety of these fun and creative art classes for kids. Great private homes and dine on epicurean delights AWEFEST: Artists of the West Elk’s for families busy with summer activities and from accomplished chefs in a diverse menu of Annual Art Festival visitors looking for a fun, one day event for events nothing short of culinary and building kids 4 to 15 years old. 4 to 6 year olds 9:30 to Featuring original artwork from members and artistry. Reservations must be mailed or faxed to 10:30 a.m.; 7 to 11 year olds 11:15 a.m. to non-members. 9:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. Free. the Center and forms with instructions may be 12:45 p.m.; 12 to 15 year olds 1:00 to 2:30 “Zero Block” Elk Ave, Crested Butte. (914) 548 found on the website. 6:00 p.m. $150. Center p.m. 8 Class Punch Card $50. 12 Class Punch 8078. www.awearts.org. for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) Card $60. $10 Drop-In. Gunnison Arts Center, 349–7487. crestedbuttearts.org. 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641– AUGUST 20 4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Chefs on the Edge AUGUST 26 AWEfest AUGUST 16 Come celebrate the gastronomic knowledge and edible prowess of local chefs at the Artists of the West Elk’s annual Art Festival Tour de Forks: Adirondack Retreat culinary game show of Crested Butte. With featuring original artwork from members and This Tour de Forks event features Chef Michael limited groceries, only basic cooking non-members. 9:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. Free. Marchitelli of the Gourmet Noodle in Joan and implements, and a one hour time limit, chefs “Zero Block” Elk Ave, Crested Butte. (914) 548 Stephanie Flanigan’s home in Prospect. Local will be forced to flex their cooking muscles 8078. www.awearts.org. artists Shaun Horne, Dawn Cohen and Nicholas when the Secret Ingredient is revealed. Emcees Beginner & Intermediate Hula-Hoop Reti also showcase their original landscape Mike Marchitelli of the Gourmet Noodle and Dancing & Culinary Delights paintings. Tour de Forks is the delectable, Peter Maxwell of Maxwell’s keep the crowd signature fundraising series for the Center for entertained and informed. This is an event for Presented by the Crested Butte Dance the Arts Crested Butte. Throughout the summer, the rowdy foodie, served up Crested Butte style Collective. Lealyn Poponi has been teaching food and architectural enthusiasts visit a variety — on a boisterous platter of enthusiasm. 6:00 and performing hoopdance in Gunnison and of private homes and dine on epicurean delights p.m. $20. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte since August of 2008. She has from accomplished chefs in a diverse menu of Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. taken instruction from some of the best hoopers events nothing short of culinary and building www.crestedbuttearts.org. in the U.S. and Canada including Safire of artistry. Reservations must be mailed or faxed to Safire Dance Inc. and Jonathan Baxter of the Center and forms with instructions may be AUGUST 21 HoopPath. An avid exerciser of all forms, Lealyn has found hula hooping to be the most found on the website. 6:00 p.m. $150. Center Crested Butte Writers: Writing Together for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) complete, addictive, joyous form of exercise she 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. Do you like to write? The Crested Butte Writers has found. She does it for hours a day and and Townie Books invite you to enjoy the says, “The hoop will flirt with your heart, AUGUST 17 & 18 company of other writers simply writing flex your brain, massage your muscles and together — no critiquing or required sharing call your energy out to play. It’s impossible not Glaze Your Own Pottery of what you write, no experience necessary, to have a good time!” Instructor: Lealyn Poponi. This family-friendly activity is designed for kids just a love of writing. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. every 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. $55 / $45 in advance. of all ages. Each participant will choose a piece 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Free. Townie Books, 414 Drop in $20 / class. Center for the Arts, 606 6th of pottery to design and paint with glaze. We’ll Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7545. Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349 –7487, ext. 6. fire your pieces and you can pick them up www.towniebookscb.com. www.crestedbuttearts.org/cbdancecollective. within the week. Kids under 6 please bring an adult partner. Friday, drop in between 4:00 AUGUST 22 AUGUST 27 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, drop in between Wednesdays at Western: Reflection in Tour de Forks: Survivor Golf Challenge 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.$3 to $20. Gunnison Water — Painting the Gunnison River Arts Center Clay Center. 102 S. Main, Gunnison. This Tour de Forks event features “Survivor Golf” (970) 641–4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Instructor Susan Searle will guide participants where participants raise $2,500 in pledges that on how to paint the water and give it life while they can play 100 holes of golf. Event complete AUGUST 17 listening to the flowing river. Participants use with breakfast and appetizers by Chef Ben watercolor crayons to sketch their creations Breslauer of the Club at Crested Butte. Hosted by Pat Green Concert then apply water to create watercolor Ren and Gloria Kern. Tour de Forks is the Pat Green is simultaneously a Grammy- paintings. Art materials are supplied. delectable, signature fundraising series for the nominated hit maker with an outsider Registration deadline is Aug. 20. 9:30 a.m. to Center for the Arts Crested Butte. Throughout the reputation, a Texas inspiration and a noon. $15. Western State College, Kelley Hall summer, food and architectural enthusiasts visit a mainstream country artist who can rock arena 118, 600 N. Adams Street, Gunnison. (970) variety of private homes and dine on epicurean and stadium stages with the likes of Keith 943 –2885. www.western.edu/extendedstudies. delights from accomplished chefs in a diverse Urban and Kenny Chesney. An ace songwriter menu of events nothing short of culinary and with 15 years in the recording business, he’s AUGUST 23 building artistry. Reservations must be mailed or co-written songs with Willie Nelson, Brad Tour de Forks: Panoramic Views faxed to the Center and forms with instructions Paisley, Jewel and Rob Thomas. Green has been & Culinary Delights may be found on the website. 6:00 p.m. $2,500 hailed by Billboard, USA Today, Esquire, People worth of pledges. Center for the Arts, 606 6th and Country Weekly, regularly selling out This Tour de Forks event features Chef Mike Busse Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. shows from Los Angeles to New York. 8:00 of Garlic Mike’s at Kathy and Andy Rector and www.crestedbuttearts.org. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar

SEPTEMBER 4, 6, 11, 13 September Beginner Aerial Dance Series Presented by the Crested Butte Dance Paint Your Own Pottery Collective. Learn how to climb the aerial Paint your own pottery seven days a week fabric, move with grace on the aerial hoop with ready-made pieces. Mugs, bowls, wine and trapeze. In this class you will gain core glasses, plates, children’s figurines and more strength, balance, and coordination while available. Mondays at Alpenglow 5:30 p.m. having a great time. Each week we will to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at the progress to new tricks and all levels are Art Studio 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Price welcome. Instructors: Joan Grant and Kate depends on piece and range from $5 to $55. Orr. 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $75 / $65 in Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk advance. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487, ext. 6. www.crestedbuttearts.org. www.crestedbuttearts.org/cbdancecollective.

Private Art Lessons & Events SEPTEMBER 4 The Art Studio of the Center for the Arts offers Crested Butte Writers: Writing Together Front Yard Lupines — Painting by local artist Dawn Cohen private art lessons for children and adults and Do you like to write? The Crested Butte Writers are equipped to help you throw a private and Townie Books invite you to enjoy the educational art event such as: a ladies’ company of other writers simply writing AUGUST 29 painting night; jewelry making birthday party; together — no critiquing or required sharing Readers in the Rockies: Tim Sandlin, learn to throw on the wheel; get instruction in of what you write, no experience necessary, GroVont Series & Sex & Sunsets watercolor, oil, or acrylic painting; learn how just a love of writing. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. every to make jewelry; go out in the field with a pro 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Free. Townie Books, 414 Tim Sandlin, author of the GroVont series and photographer; or learn how to draw! Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7545. Sex and Sunsets , will present at a book lover’s Instructors are local Crested Butte artists and www.crestedbuttewritersconference.com. event. Sandlin is the master of the comic and best in their field. Art Studio of the Center for the absurd. Sponsored by the Crested Butte the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) Tour de Forks: Creative & Friends of the Library and the Old Rock Library. 349–7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org. Sustainable Living 7:00 p.m. Free. Old Rock Library, 504 Maroon This Tour de Forks event features Chef Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–6535. Shared Artist’s Space www.gunnisoncountylibraries.org. Brendan Moloney of Old Croatian Restaurant If you’re looking for an affordable place to at the home of John and Robin Norton at AUGUST 30 work on your art and a community of artists Cement Creek. Tour de Forks is the delectable, to work with, then become a Member of the signature fundraising series for the Center for ArtWalk Evening in Crested Butte Shared Artist’s Space (SAS). Membership the Arts Crested Butte. Throughout the Join us for an evening of art and experience the includes: access to studio space seven days a summer, food and architectural enthusiasts breadth of creativity that gathers here in our week; personal storage for art supplies and visit a variety of private homes and dine on inspired mountain town. Look for our ArtWalk works in progress; access to potter’s wheels, epicurean delights from accomplished chefs flags and stop in to enjoy new works from local, slab roller, wedging table, and basic ceramics in a diverse menu of events nothing short of regional and nationally exhibiting artists. Maps tools and supplies; use of kiln, access to a culinary and building artistry. Reservations available at participating galleries. 5:00 p.m. to community of artists, and the potential to must be mailed or faxed to the Center and 8:00 p.m. Free. (970) 349–5936. show and sell your work at ASCA. Art Studio forms with instructions may be found on the www.awearts.org of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, website. 5:30 p.m. $150. Center for the Arts, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7044. 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349– AUGUST 30 www.crestedbuttearts.org. 7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. Tour de Forks: Asian Sensibility SEPTEMBER 2 SEPTEMBER 9 This Tour de Forks event features Chefs Dana heART + LAND: Creating Transformative Tour de Forks: Exclusive Entry Zobs and Stacee VanAernem of Crested Butte’s Artworks in the Landscape Personal Chefs preparing Asian-themed cuisine at This Tour de Forks event features Chef Jason the home of Karen and Jim Barney in Skyland. With local artist Ivy Walker participants will Vernon Soupçon in his home restaurant. Tour Tour de Forks is the delectable, signature engage the landscape in a respectful way to de Forks is the delectable, signature fundraising fundraising series for the Center for the Arts create transformative art work. Using mixed series for the Center for the Arts Crested Butte. Crested Butte. Throughout the summer, food and media and natural elements, participants will Throughout the summer, food and architectural architectural enthusiasts visit a variety of private playfully explore creating temporary art in the enthusiasts visit a variety of private homes and homes and dine on epicurean delights from landscape. Transformative artwork initiates an dine on epicurean delights from accomplished accomplished chefs in a diverse menu of events interesting, new perspective on how to chefs in a diverse menu of events nothing short nothing short of culinary and building artistry. approach creativity and the results make of culinary and building artistry. Reservations Reservations must be mailed or faxed to the tangible the inner workings of the heart. No must be mailed or faxed to the Center and Center and forms with instructions may be found art experience necessary. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 forms with instructions may be found on the on the website. 5:00 p.m. $125. Center for the p.m. $45. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. website. 5:30 p.m. $150. Center for the Arts, Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349– 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349– 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. 7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org. 7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org. www.crestedbuttearts.org. ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

SEPTEMBER 10 other’s lives. Directed by Mary E. Tuck. 7:30 SEPTEMBER 28 p.m. $15 Adults, $13 members, $10 Help Us Grow: Fine Dining & Fun at Meet the Artist Students, kids under 10 pay their age. Django’s Restaurant & Wine Bar Mallardi Cabaret Theatre, Second and Elk, Come meet Donna Rozman and view her Grab a friend and join the Trailhead Crested Butte. (970) 349–0366. newest work in an intimate, informal opening Children’s Museum for a delicious date night! www.cbmountaintheatre.org. at the Gunnison Arts Center. See her latest Enjoy fine wine, petite plates, and a genuine designs in clay as we prepare for her upcoming good time to support the Museums’ hands- SEPTEMBER 27 –30 workshop. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Free. Gunnison on educational exhibits, enrichment Arts Center. 102 S. Main, Gunnison. (970) Crested Butte Film Festival programs and community wide outreach. 641 –4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Babysitting provided. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00p.m. Come be inspired by the best in international $75. django’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, Mt. cinema: features, documentaries, shorts, SEPTEMBER 29 Crested Butte. (970) 349–7160. discussions and events — taking place during What Glitters is Gold: Fall Photography www.trailheadkids.org. the peak of the aspen-viewing season. Walk to venues seeing life-altering films beneath the Join local professional photographer Raynor SEPTEMBER 11 beauty of the mountains. Crested Butte Czerwinski in venturing out to a breathtaking provides the perfect intimate setting to engage location to photograph unreal fall colors against Crested Butte School of Dance Registration with film and visiting filmmakers at unique an amazing backdrop of towering mountains. Registration for fall session offering classes in venues. Films will be hosted by the Center for This workshop is for the beginner to the ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, contemporary, and the Arts, Majestic Theatre and the Crested advanced photographer (basic understanding of belly dance to students age 3 to adult. Classes Butte Mountain Theatre at the Mallardi the camera is required) who is interested in held at the Pump Room Studio, 3rd and Cabaret Theatre. Pass options make it easy and improving compositional skills and elevating Maroon Avenues, Crested Butte. (970) 349– affordable for you to enjoy the entire 4-day their understanding of light and how the 5686. www.dancecrestedbutte.org. festival. Come away inspired! $180 4-day All- camera/film reacts to it. While there will be Access Pass (includes entry to all films, events, technical instruction the main focus is to develop SEPTEMBER 13 –16 parties, priority seating); $100 early-bird rate and find your own unique personal vision and until August 5th (includes entry to all films, how to express that through photography. 4:30 Crested Butte Mountain Theatre Presents: events, parties, priority seating); $52 6-Pack to 8:30 p.m. $75. Art Studio of the Center for The Dixie Swim Club Punch Pass (transferable); $10 per film the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) By Jones, Hope and Wooten. Five Southern (purchased at the door) Box Office is located 349–7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org. women, whose friendships began many years at The Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, ago on their college swim team, set aside a Crested Butte. (303) 204 –9080. SEPTEMBER 29 –30 long weekend every August to recharge www.cbfilmfest.org. Red Heat! A Ceramics Workshop those relationships. Spanning a period of 33 with Donna Rozman years, they catch up, laugh and meddle in SEPTEMBER 27 each other’s lives. Directed by Mary E. Tuck. Ceramic artists of all abilities, you don’t want ArtWalk Evening in Crested Butte 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 3:00 to miss this! See how professional Crested Butte p.m. $15 Adults, $13 members, $10 Join Artists of the West Elks for an evening of potter, Donna Rozman, creates her beautiful Students, kids under 10 pay their age. art and experience the breadth of creativity pieces. Lots of demonstrating of wheel Mallardi Cabaret Theatre, Second and Elk, that gathers here in our inspired mountain throwing, altering, hand building, and Crested Butte. (970) 349– 0366. town. Look for our ArtWalk flags and stop in decorating. Use of Majolica glaze techniques, www.cbmountaintheatre.org. to enjoy new works from local, regional and as well as applying her hand drawn decals. nationally exhibiting artists. Maps available Some hands on projects also. 10:00 a.m. to SEPTEMBER 18 at participating galleries. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 4:00 p.m. $185. Gunnison Arts Center Clay p.m. Free. (970) 349–5936. Center. 102 S. Main, Gunnison. (970) 641– Crested Butte Writers: Writing Together www.awearts.org 4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org. Do you like to write? The Crested Butte Writers and Townie Books invite you to enjoy the company of other writers simply writing Crested Butte Film Festival September 27 –30 together — no critiquing or required sharing Photo by Jeff Chow of what you write, no experience necessary, just a love of writing. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Free. Townie Books, 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7545. www.crestedbuttewritersconference.com.

SEPTEMBER 20 –22 Crested Butte Mountain Theatre Presents: The Dixie Swim Club By Jones, Hope and Wooten. Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Spanning a period of 33 years, they catch up, laugh and meddle in each ARTS ADVISOR | Arts Calendar 20 12

Photo by local artist OCTOBER 2 OCTOBER 21 Rebecca Weil Crested Butte Writers: Writing Together Up, Down BBQ Throw Down Do you like to write? The Crested Butte Writers Join the Trailhead as we celebrate fall with and Townie Books invite you to enjoy the America’s favorite past time — barbeque! company of other writers simply writing Chefs from up and down the Valley will throw together — no critiquing or required sharing down their best recipes and guests will vote on of what you write, no experience necessary, a variety of categories. Tickets include live just a love of writing. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. every music, hay rides, and other festive fall games 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Free. Townie Books, 414 and activities for kids; and we can’t forget Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349– 7545. Sunday football on the big screen! 11:00 a.m. www.crestedbuttewritersconference.org. to 3:00 p.m. $20. Butte 66 BBQ Roadhouse, Crested Butte Mountain Resort. (970) 349– October OCTOBER 16 7160. www.trailheadkids.org. Crested Butte Writers: Writing Together OCTOBER 27 Do you like to write? The Crested Butte Writers OCTOBER 1 –3 hallAWEen Fundraiser and Townie Books invite you to enjoy the Crested Butte Film Festival: Afterfest company of other writers simply writing Artists of the West Elk’s annual fundraiser The best of the best from the four-day together — no critiquing or required sharing dance party and silent auction. 7:00 p.m. to celebration of international films that coincides of what you write, no experience necessary, 2:00 a.m. Price TBA. Crested Butte. (914) with the turning of the aspen leaves. just a love of writing. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. every 548 –8078. www.awearts.org. Presenting award-winning shorts, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Free. Townie Books, 414 documentaries and narrative features in the Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7545. intimate setting of the Mallardi Cabaret www.crestedbuttewritersconference.org. Theatre. One show per night. $10. Mallardi What art offers is space — a certain Cabaret Theatre, Second and Elk, Crested Butte. (970) 349–0366. www.cbmountaintheatre.org. breathing room for the spirit. John Updike