Crested Butte Arts: February 9 – 15, 2012
9 KNIT A BIT AT LUNCH
Join the weekly knitting group at the Art Studio and receive masterful guidance on the group’s current project, or bring your own and get the support you need with questions answered from an experienced artist. All levels welcome from never-evers to those needing a boost for their current endeavor. 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. $10 drop-in. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487, ext. 6. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
9 HANDS IN CLAY FOR ADULTS
From never-evers to advanced, participants will work in a relaxed setting creating functional and artistic ceramic pieces. Platters, bowls, mugs and lidded forms are only some of the possibilities! Open studio time available. Thursdays through March 15, 1 —4 p.m. $190 Gunnison Arts Center. 102 Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641-4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org
9 SOUPER BOWL RECEPTION AND AUCTION
The Clay Studio and the Gunnison Arts Center hosts its annual fundraiser and soup supper. Buy a handmade bowl, crafted by local artists and ―celebrities‖ and enjoy warm and wonderful homemade soups and great company. 5:30 —8 p.m. Gunnison Arts Center. 102 Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641-4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org
9 TOM RUSH
With his 1968 album ―Circle Game,‖ Rolling Stone declared Tom Rush the original architect of the singer-songwriter era. This ―Founding Father‖ of the 60’s and 70’s folk scene has produced 23 albums since 1962 and played to sold out shows in renowned venues such as Carne-gie Hall, the Kennedy Center and Symphony Hall. His down to earth resonance as a world-class folk artist, combined with his humor and storytelling, create as profound an impact for audiences today as they did the. 8:00 p.m. $35. Center for the Arts. 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org
11 SECOND SATURDAY POTTERY PAINTING
―Paint Your Own Pottery‖ is open the second Saturday of every month for the community to paint ready-made pottery pieces. Leave the piece with us to get it fired and come by in a few days to take home your one-of-a-kind treasure. Price range is $8—$10 for ornaments and neck-laces, $18—$24 for mugs, and $16—$55 for plates and platters. Instructor: Melissa Mason. 2—6 p.m. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487,ext 3. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
12 GREENSKY BLUEGRASS
From poignant rural ballads to a grit and attitude straight from a whiskey-soaked card game, Greensky Bluegrass pushes the boundaries of the jamgrass universe. As 2006 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition Champions they have rocked out festivals such as Bonnaroo and Jam Cruise. They are described as ―raging bluegrass,‖ exhibiting fast-paced techniques with originals and renditions from the Talking Heads to Jimi Hendrix with a bluegrass twist. 8:00 p.m. $15. Center for the Arts. 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
13 AFRICAN DANCE CLASS
The Crested Butte Dance Collective and Center for the Arts bring in the rhythm with African Dance. These high-energy dance classes to live drumming explore a variety of traditional African movements and rhythms from Guinea to Zimbabwe. All levels and drop-ins welcome. $10. 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Center for the Arts. 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Special Gallery Showings
Through February 21 SCULPTURE BY DON REDMAN
Santa Fe sculptor Don Redman specializes in kinetic and intuitive pieces in steel, wood, canvas and paper focusing on the uninhibited expres-sion of his art. Free. Piper Gallery of the Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Through February 22 COVERED IN SNOW: NEW PAINTINGS BY NICHOLAS RETI
Encounter the whimsical spirit of winter through this energetic exhibition of oil paintings by local artist Nicholas Reti. His paintings illumi-nate fascinating forms created by snow on familiar objects and local landscapes. Free. Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 3rd Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-5936. www.ohbejoyfulgallery.com
Through February 22 PHOTOGRAPHY BY TRENT BONA
With a passion for travel and adventure sports, photographer Trent Bona explores landscapes over five different continents through his lens. An avid skier, mountain biker, fly fisherman, sledneck, alpinist and general outdooorsman he works to capture adventure sports in their true habitat—the vastness of the unconquered outdoors. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 1—5 p.m. Free. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org
