Summer Arts in Crested Butte: July 4 – 10, 2013

Performances & Events
4 Crested Butte Music Festival: Fourth of July Patriotic Concert
Celebrate Independence Day with this patriotic performance by Ron Earl, the Opera Young Artists and Boston Brass. 4:00 p.m. Free. At the Outdoor Stage, Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. Presented by the Crested Butte Music Festival. (970) 349-0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.org.

5 Crested Butte Music Festival Marcello Giordani Young Artist Program: Scenes In Paradise
One of the leading professional summer opera educational programs in the United States, this is a unique opportunity to see tomorrow’s opera stars in the intimate setting that only Crested Butte and Gunnison can offer. 7:30 p.m. $20. At the Studio Theatre, Western State Colorado University, Gunnison. Presented by the Crested Butte Music Festival. (970) 349-0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.org.

6 – 7 Crested Butte Music Festival: Bluegrass In Paradise
Eleven award-winning newgrass and bluegrass bands from around the country will keep festival-goers on their feet. Headliners include Sam Bush and Drew Emmitt & The Paradise All-Star Band. 12:00 p.m. start on Saturday, 1:00 p.m. start on Sunday. Tickets available now through June 7: $90/weekend, $55/day; June 8 – July 7: $110/weekend, $60/day; children 12 and under are free. Tent camping is free. At the Red Lady Lift, Base Area, Mt. Crested Butte. Presented by the Crested Butte Music Festival. (970) 349-0619. www.bluegrassinparadise.org.

7 Crested Butte Music Festival UCC Sunday Church Service: Soli Deo Gloria
9:00 a.m. Free. At the Union Congregational Church, 403 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte. Presented by the Crested Butte Music
Festival. (970) 349-0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.org.

8 Alpenglow: Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band
Deeply rooted in funk, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band has a sound that is unique, and has the power and soul to create lasting melodies and seismic rhythms. Together for over a decade, performing well over 150 shows and completing multiple national tours each year, the Booty Band is likened to funk masters from Parliament to Galactic. The Booty Band is Lee Allen, drums; Al Al Ingram, bass and vocals; JP Miller, guitar and vocals; Mary Fran-ces, keys and vocals; Derrick Johnson, trombone; and Greg Hollowell, saxophones, flute. 5:30 p.m. Free. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

9 Crested Butte Music Festival Home Soirée: American String Quartet
Internationally recognized as one of America’s foremost quartets, the American String Quartet will be joined by Tom Rosenthal, viola; Alexander Scheirle, cello; and Pat Moulds, double bass. This evening will feature two master works for chamber ensemble, Schubert’s String Quartet No 14 in D minor “Death and the Maiden.” and Strauss’ septet “Metamorphosis.” 6:00 p.m. $135. At a private home. Presented by the Crested Butte Music Festival. (970) 349-0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.org.

10 Tour de Forks: Adventure Hike to the North Pole & Gourmet Cookout
This Tour de Forks event features a hike into the remote and wild North Pole Basin with luncheon lectures by scientists of the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory on the flora, fauna, ecosystems and research in the area. Gourmet cookout prepared by the pARTners chefs led by Gloria Kern, West Coast Representative of the Silver Palate. Tour de Forks is the delectable, signature fund-raising series for the Center for the Arts. 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 required. 8:00 a.m. $100. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org/tourdeforks.

10 Crested Butte Music Festival: Concert Halls To Film – The Conductor Composes
Join Festival Music Director, Benjamin Wallfisch to view excerpts from Atonement, The Escapist, and Anna Karenina, just three of the films with scores composed by Wallfisch. Learn about the process from the master. Presented in collaboration with the Crested Butte Film Festival. 5:00 p.m. Free. At the Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. Presented by the Crested Butte Music Festival. (970) 349-0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.org.

10 Public Policy Forum: “Health Care Reform,” Jack Cochran, M.D.
Dr. Cochran is the Executive Director of the Permanente Federation that represents the national interests of the Permanente Medical Groups, employing more than 16,000 physicians. He has been named “One of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives in Health Care.” The Affordable Care Act as an approach to health care reform remains a divisive issue of public policy at local, state and national levels. Access to care, cost (personal and public) and quality are major concerns in policy decisions. 7:30 p.m. Free. At the Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. Presented by the Public Policy Forum of Crested Butte. (970) 349- 1890. www.crestedbutteforum.org.

Gallery Showings & Artist Events
7 – 10 Plein Air Art-ists of Colorado Paint Out
Keep an eye out for PAAC painters, in town and on the trails, interpreting the summer beauty of Crested Butte for their one night exhibition and sale at Oh Be Joyful Gallery on July 10th. Oh Be Joyful Gal-lery, 409 3rd Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-5936. ohbejoyfulgallery.com.

8 – 15 Adam Freed: “Impressions, In and Around Crested Butte”
The paintings in Adam’s show at the Piper Gallery are created using high viscosity oil paints on stretched canvas. Each painting is researched on site through a combination of drawings, photographs and painting techniques to capture the initial composition. The pieces are finished in the studio using a variety of impressionistic strokes combined with Adam’s own intuitive reaction to the subject matter. Layers of varying brush strokes give each painting texture, depth and movement. The final product is the union of careful observation and Adam’s own individual expression. The Piper Gallery is open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and for ticket holders during events. Reception: Tuesday, July 9, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Free. Piper Gallery of the Center for the Arts. 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

10 Plein Air Artists of Colorado Wet Exhibition and Sale
Join us for this one night only show featuring 40+ plein air paint-ings that capture the beauty of our landscapes and charm of our town. 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free. Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 3rd Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-5936. www.ohbejoyfulgallery.com.

10 Plein Air Painting Garden Party with the
Wildflower Festival
Join us for a festive mid-day garden party with refreshments and observe painters working en plein air as they capture the beauty of Crested Butte’s amazing flowers! Garden location to be announced. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. $20. Register through the Wildflower Festival at www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com or (970) 349-2571 or through the Gallery. Presented by the Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 3rd Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-5936. www.ohbejoyfulgallery.com.

Through July 8 Kimbre Woods Artist Reception
Kimbre Woods’ photographic work entitled “Nostalgic for Crested Butte” featured in the Piper Gallery focuses on nature, high-lighting Crested Butte, and is a showcase of the surrounding

Gunnison National Forest in photographic printing processes from the 1800’s. The result is ethereal images that take the viewer to a quieter place. The show includes hand tinted photographs, dreamy blue Cyanotypes, rich chocolate brown Argyrotypes, and Tri Color Gum Bichromates, which is a full color photographic process. Never do two of her prints look the same. They are all originals, under the spell of The Piper Gallery is open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and for ticket holders during events. Reception: Tuesday, July 2, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Free. Piper Gallery of the Center for the Arts. 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

Through July 27 Stupendous and Small Art
Come and see The Art Studio’s eight week show featuring hand-made small and gift-able items created by local Crested Butte artists. Mary Tuck’s work is a combination of acrylic painted river rocks with portraits of wildlife, and an eclectic collection of PMC and set stone jewelry. Laura Elm’s work is populated by Creatures of Habit, Fairy God Monsters, Glitter Moons and Smiley Cats on pottery, in sculptures, and on handmade collaged cards. Becky Chappell’s work is a series of impressionistic landscapes as well as her more current abstract work. Donna Rozman’s work is a collection of unique wheel thrown and hand built pottery, featuring colorful, hand painted designs. Receptions at ArtWalks on Thursdays, June 27 & July 25, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044.

Classes & Workshops
4 Yoga for Everyone
Join Monica Mesa of Yoga for the Peaceful on the Center’s Out-door Stage every Thursday through August 15. Just drop in! All proceeds benefit the Center. 9:00 a.m. $10. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

5 – 7 Don Sahli Plein Air Painting Workshop
This exhilarating three day oil painting workshop with Don Sahli, renowned American painter and teacher whose instruction is based on the 150-year traditions of the Russian School of Painting, encourages artists to toss out all their rules and formulas and learn to “see” color as never before. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. $375. Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 3rd Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-5936. www.ohbejoyfulgallery.com.

7 Crested Butte Music Festival: Bluegrass In Paradise Workshops
Faculty from the Swallow Hill Music School, Denver’s premier school for folk music since 1979, will provide free adult workshops on banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and bass. Pre-registration is required. At Mt. Crested Butte. Presented by the Crested Butte Music Festival. (970) 349-0619. www.bluegrassinparadise.org.

8 – 11 Crested Butte School of Dance Ballet Intensive
A ballet intensive offering an intermediate to advanced ballet class for students, ages 12 to adult. The instructor will be Linda Gelinas from the N.Y. City Met and the Crested Butte Music Festival. Monday through Thursday, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. $76 for four day ses-sion or $20 per drop-in class. At the Pump Room Studio, 3rd and Maroon Avenues, Crested Butte. Presented by the Crested Butte School of Dance. (970) 349-5686. www.dancecrestedbutte.org.

8 Art + Land
Using a combination of painting, drawing, recycled and natural materials, participants will create playful and temporary artworks in the landscape during this exciting visual arts workshop. We will start with creative writing and drawing exercises to warm up and create a plan. Then we’ll take our visions to the beautiful outdoors and create artworks out of materials that will be placed in the landscape and photographed onsite. The outcome is a thought-provoking conversation with the landscape that is shared through photographs. Instructor: Ivy Walker. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. $65. Register through the Wildflower Festival at www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com or (970) 349-2571. Offered by the Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.

8 Wildflower Crochet
Join Laura Elm, a local artist, and learn to crochet flower embellishments. Don’t know how? No problem! Laura will teach the basics as well as take the class through how to wind simple chains into beautiful flower crocheted pieces. Use your flowers to adorn hats, clothing, bags, and more.
Basic crochet knowledge is helpful but not required. 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. $60. Register through the Wildflower Festival at www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com or (970) 349-2571. Offered by the Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.

9, 16, 23 & 30 Portraits with Third Eye Photography
The Art Studio has collaborated with Third Eye Photography to offer discounted portrait sessions this summer with a variety of fun summer locations and themes to choose from for your perfect portraits! Third Eye’s relaxed, positive approach and candid, journalistic style ensures the very best photographs and lasting memories of your family. View examples of Rebecca’s work at www.3rdeyephoto.net. One-hour sessions begin every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. $150. Register through the Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.

9 Pastels in the Garden
Capture the color infusion of Crested Butte’s amazing flowers through drawing with chalk pastels on paper. Local artist, Ivy Walker, will lead the group through exercises and techniques to depict flowers in the garden, then participants will focus on one or two flower drawings. Supplies included. Previous art experience helpful, but not necessary. Bring camp chair and digital camera (optional) to make photo references of the flowers. Instructor: Ivy Walker. 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. $75. Register through the Wildflower Festival at www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com or (970) 349-2571. Offered by the Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.

9 Wildflower Canvas and Cabernet
Join Becky Chappell, local professional artist, at the Art Studio of the Center for the Arts for a fun-filled painting session with local wildflowers as the subjects. With her step-by-step instructions, Becky proves that anyone can create a beautiful painting. No painting or drawing experience is required and Becky leads the class with demonstrations on how to mix your paint and how to apply it to the canvas. If you have always wanted to paint, but didn’t know where to begin, this is the workshop for you!
Participants 15 and up are welcome, but you must be 21 or older to enjoy the wine! 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. $65. Register through the Wildflower Festival at www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com or (970) 349-2571. Offered by the Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.

10 Pilates
Join Kenny Marks of Western Pilates on the Center’s Outdoor Stage every Wednesday through August 14. Just drop in! $35 for five sessions. All proceeds benefit the Center. 9:00 a.m. $8. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

10 Wildflower Book of Hours
Create your own Wildflower Journal based on illuminated manu-scripts, which are artworks where the text is supplemented by the addition of decoration, such as initials, borders, miniature illustrations, and wildflowers. We’ll work indoors but you’ll be able to use your new skills outdoors in the future to decorate your personal journey through the high country flora with calligraphy and using brushes, pens and colored pencils. Some drawing and watercolor experience is helpful. Instructor: Laura Elm. 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. $65. Register through the Wildflower Festival at www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com or (970) 349-2571. Of-fered by the Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.

Through July 21 Five Week Dance Workshop
Kick off your summer with the Crested Butte School of Dance five week super fun dance program! Local teachers will be offering zumba, aerial, cardio hip hop, tap, technique classes and more. Classes will be drop-in and/or punch-card based, so you can dance as much as you want. Don’t miss this chance to groove … it is only five weeks. Teens and adults. At the Pump Room Studio, 3rd and Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte. Presented by the Crested Butte School of Dance. (970) 349-5686. Fees, schedule and more information at www.dancecrestedbutte.org.

Through July 9 African Dance Series
Accompanied by live drummer Shane Whitener, this Tuesday class explores traditional African dance through a variety of movement. African dance is an ancient tradition that brings us back to our roots. Connect with your spirit through the pounding of the live drum while learning from Crested Butte’s own Jenn Robinson. Jenn is passionate about teaching African traditional dance movement in a welcoming environment to beginners and more advanced dancers. This dance is joyous and a great workout, so don’t miss out on your chance to experience it. This is four-week series happening every Tuesday and culminating on July 9. 5:15—6:30 p.m. $15. On the Center’s Outdoor Stage. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349–7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

Paint Your Own Pottery at The Art Studio
The Art Studio is back open for painting pottery this summer with regular hours June 26 – August 25. Drop in to open painting hours Wednesday – Friday 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Please allow one full week for pottery to be fired, or if you will be leaving town before your pottery is ready, we have an option to ship. Prices range from $4 to $50. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.

Private Art Lessons
In addition to our regularly scheduled visual arts classes and workshops at The Art Studio, we also offer private art lessons for both children and adults in a variety of mediums. Based on your interests, we will match you with the appropriate instructor who is trained in the medium of your choice. View bios of our instructors and options for lesson types online. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.

Art Events & Parties
The Art Studio on Elk Avenue is an ideal place for a fun, intimate, and creative party or event. Throw a birthday party for adults or children, host a ladies’ night, schedule a bridal or baby shower, and get creative! Paint pottery, take a group drawing lesson, learn watercolor, or go out to shoot photos with a pro. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.
Shared Artist’s Space at The Art Studio

The Art Studio has a full ceramics studio, with wheels, kilns, wedging tables, tools, and work storage space. Ceramicists are invited to become a member of the studio, or as we call it, The Shared Artist’s Space (SAS). SAS Membership Includes: access to studio space seven days a week by key code entry; personal stor-age for art supplies, tools, clay, and works in progress; access to potter’s wheels, slab roller, wedging table, and basic ceramics tools and supplies; use of our kiln; access to a community of artists; and the potential to show and sell your work at ASCA (must apply and be accepted). Although SAS is great for potters, artists working in any medium are welcome. Membership is $65 per month. No minimum contract. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.

Just for Kids
5 Crested Butte Music Festival: Swallow Hill
Music Bluegrass In Paradise Kids Camp Concert
Join us for the first performance of Bluegrass In Paradise as the kids perform on the final day of camp. 12:00 p.m. Free. At the Base Area, Mt. Crested Butte. Presented by the Crested Butte Music Festival. (970) 349-0619. www.bluegrassinparadise.org.