Crested Butte Arts: August 9 – 15, 2012
Performances & Events
9 Motown in the Mountains
The Center pARTners host their hip-shakin’, money-makin’, good time event of the summer. After enjoying toe-tingling soul food, move back the tables as the outdoor and indoor stages come alive with DJ Triple-L spinning her groovy tunes into the night. A silent auction, live auction, and some of the best bell bottoms this side of the Continental Divide round out this outstanding FUNdraiser. 6:00 p.m. $85. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
9 – 11 Crested Butte Mountain Theatre presents Dark of the Moon
This Broadway musical by Howard Richardson and William Berney in cooperation with The Richarson / Yale Property Trust kicks off CBMT’s 40th Anniversary celebration. The play is based on the legendary folk ballad “Barbara Allen” from the Smoky Mountain region. Bluegrass and gospel music set the tone for this Appalachian tale set in the 1920’s with a witchboy from the moun-tains who falls in love with the all too human Barbara Allen. Richly imagined characters, hypnotic language, great music and a timeless message. Directed by Barbara Segal. 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $13 members, $10 students, kids under 10 pay their age. Mallardi Cabaret Theatre, Second & Elk, Crested Butte. (970) 349-0366. www.cbmountaintheatre.org.
10 CB Music Festival Chamber Music – American String Quartet
The American String Quartet returns to Crested Butte for their second residency to lead our chamber music performances to new heights. This performance will include works by Mozart, Bartók and Dvorák. 7:30 p.m. $35. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-0619. crestedbuttemusicfestival.com.
11 CB Mountain Theatre Presents 40th Anniversary Reunion Picnic in the Park
Join us in CB Town Park, under the deep blue skies of summer, in the shadow of our glorious peaks and surrounded by old and new friends. The entire community and family and friends, near and far, are invited to a picnic barbeque celebrating 40 years of laughs and cheers at the Mountain Theatre. 4:00 p.m. Free. Bring your own tableware. Crested Butte Town Park, Sixth Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-0366. www.cbmountaintheatre.org.
11 CB Music Festival – Gypsy Jazz In Paradise
Celebrating legendary French/Belgian gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt with the convergence of gypsy jazz bands from all over the country. The Festival kicks off with the Hot Club of Detroit and Ben Powell. 7:30 p.m. Weekend Pass $80, Evening Performance $35. Butte 66, Base Area, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349-0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com.
12 CB Mountain Theatre Presents 40th Anniversary Community Champagne Sunday Brunch
Champagne brunch and delightful celebration of community thea-tre and the theatre community. A wonderful opportunity to honor the founders of CBMT and all those who, over the years, put the love, blood, sweat, tears and cheers in at the Crested Butte Moun-tain Theatre. 10:00 a.m. Free. Mallardi Cabaret Theatre, Second & Elk, Crested Butte. (970) 349-0366. www.cbmountaintheatre.org.
12 CB Music Festival – Gypsy Jazz In Paradise Brunch
Celebrating legendary French/Belgian gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt with the convergence of gypsy jazz bands from all over the country. Ride the lift to Uley’s Cabin to enjoy a bountiful brunch and Gypsy Jazz in Paradise’s final performance, Hot Club Sandwich and Ben Powell. 1:00 p.m. Weekend Pass $80, Brunch Performance $55. Uley’s Cabin, Ski Area, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349-0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com.
Gallery Showings & Artist Events
Through August 6 Piper Gallery: Kathryn Barry
“Summer in Crested Butte” oil paintings come influenced from art history at the Sorbonne to personal inspiration found in Georgia O’Keefe in New Mexico. Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Through August 29 Art Studio: Carol Connor
Carol Connor is a local artist and intuitive whose work in acrylic paint and assemblages made of found and altered objects invites the viewer to form new relationships to the landscape and to deepen awareness of sense of place, internally and externally. Check out the Shared Artist’s Space, Paint Your Own Pottery
Studio and Art Studio classes. Tuesday—Sunday 1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Free. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.com.
Through August 13 Piper Gallery:
Center for the Arts 25thAnniversary Show
The Piper Gallery has long been a valuable venue for local artists to showcase their artwork and expand their careers. To celebrate the Center for the Arts’ 25th Anniversary, the Piper Gallery spotlights the people and their art that have both created and been influenced by the Center’s long history with this special show, “Creating an Institution: 25 Years of Artistic Expression at the Center.” Come see the faces, personal stories and creative expressions of these instrumental artists including Pat Crow, John Bukaty, Drew Emmit, Nathan Bilow, Bobbie Reinhardt, Les Choy, Ben McLoughlin and more. Free. The Piper Gallery of the Center for the Arts is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487.
11 Nicholas Reti Plein Air Flower Painting and Reception
Local artist, Nicholas Reti will demonstrate his oil painting technique to portray beautiful flowers from our charming town gardens. Sign up to find out location and meet at garden at 9:00 a.m. Artist Reception at 6:00 p.m. Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 Third Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-5936. www.ohbejoyfulgallery.org.
12 AWEfest
Artists of the West Elk’s annual Art Festival featuring original art-work from members and non-members. 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Free. “Zero Block” Elk Ave, Crested Butte. (914) 548 8078. www.awearts.org.
13 – 27 Piper Gallery: Melissa Getz, Bronze and Mixed Media
Melissa Getz presents “Open for Twisted Whimsey,” a unique and highly entertaining collection of three dimentional art with a straightforward subject matter and a humorous narrative quality throughout. Opening reception is Friday, August 17, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Piper Gallery of the Center for the Arts is open Mon-day through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Classes & Workshops
Paint Your Own Pottery
Mugs, bowls, wine glasses, plates, children’s figurines and more available. Mondays at Alpenglow 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at the Art Studio 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price depends on piece and ranges from $5 – $55. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.
Private Art Lessons and 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.
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 works in progress; access to potter’s wheels, slab roller, wedging table, and basic ceramics tools and supplies; use of kiln, access to a community of artists, and the potential to show and sell your work at ASCA. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Independent Study for Ceramic Artists
For adult ceramic artists who want to work independently with clay during open studio hours. Use of all studio equipment, tools, and firings are included. June 1 – August 31. $165 for three months or $60 per month.
Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
10 – 12 Ripple: A Women’s Restorative Art Retreat
Instructors and artists Melissa Mason and Ivy Walker lead this women’s retreat through the theme of “Following the Inner Impulse: Creative Play and Art in the Landscape.” Between careers, children, and house-holds, many women find it difficult to set aside time to tap into the creative energy that defines them. Participation in a restorative retreat steeped in the visual arts with Ripple allows for that time and space to connect with one’s inner visions and express them in a supportive environment. Designed to awaken and foster women’s innate creative energy, our methods help women make a connection to the self, engage in a restorative experience, and create a positive shift in personal creative growth. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $450 (includes materials, catered snacks and beverages). Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.
