Crested Butte Arts: July 19 – July 25, 2012

Performances & Events (July, 2012)
20 CB Music Festival Annual Celebration – Cirque de la Symphony
Duo Design, a dynamic and exciting strength and hand-balancing act from Warsaw, Poland, and others will join the Festival Sym-phony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy a cocktail hour and silent auction followed by a gourmet dinner and live auction. 5:00 p.m. $150. Big Mine Ice Rink, 620 Second Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-0619. crestedbuttemusicfestival.com.

22 CB Music Festival UCC Sunday Church Service – Soli Deo Gloria
9:00 a.m. Free. Union Congregational Church, 403 Maroon Ave-nue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-0619. crestedbuttemusicfestival.com.

22 CB Music Festival Opera – Mozart’s The Magic Flute Open Dress Rehearsal
4:00 p.m. Suggested donation $20. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com.

23 Tour de Forks: North Pole Basin Hike
Take advantage of the only hike offered at Tour de Forks. Accessi-ble solely by special permission, the North Pole Basin is perched between the Maroon Bells Snowmass and Raggeds Wilderness areas. With the high summits of Crystal Peak and Treasury Moun-tain looming overhead, dynamic geologic components will be in-terpreted by Dr. Howard Whiteman, researcher and faculty of over 20 years with the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. Fed by cascades of mountain streams, this high alpine meadow is rife with wildflowers, which will be identified by enthusiastic flower naturalist Cynthia Peatross. To fuel your hiking adventure are gourmet box lunches by Robin Yost, chef and owner of the Sun-flower Deli. 9:00 a.m. $100. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

23 CB Music Festival Pre-Opera Talk – Producing An Opera From A – Z
An inside view into what it takes to produce a staged opera pre-sented by Opera Director and bass-baritone at the NY MET- Keith Miller, Stage Director- Sarah Meyers, also with the NY MET, and Opera Conductor- David Syrus from the Royal Opera, Covent Gar-den. 4:00 p.m. Free. The Club at Crested Butte, 385 Country Club Drive, Crested Butte. (970) 349-0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com.

23 Alpenglow: Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds
Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds is a nine-piece powerhouse that puts a modern spin on classic soul. The band is led by Arleigh Kin-cheloe (Sister Sparrow), whose astoundingly powerful voice and sly demeanor make for a spellbinding presence onstage. She is backed by the mighty force of The Dirty Birds, a flock of eight men who masterfully lay down thundering grooves and soaring melo-dies. From the Art Studio of the Center for the Arts – grab one of our “to go” painting sets and paint at your blanket to the music, add to the watercolor masterpieces set up on easels around the park, and help paint the liquid watercolor sheet tunnel. 5:30 p.m. Free. Center for the Arts Outdoor Stage, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

24 CB Music Festival Home Soirée – Hungarian Gypsy Jazz with Kálmán Balogh Gypsy Cimbalom Trio
The Kálmán Balogh Gypsy Cimbalom Trio will entertain you with their dynamic merging of music from the old and new worlds. 6:00 p.m. $110. Private Home. (970) 349-0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com.

25 Wednesdays at Western: Crested Butte Music Festival – Discovering Beethoven
Music Director and Conductor Jens Georg Bachmann will provide insights into Beethoven and his music with questions and answers; the perfect warm-up for our famous “Have a Beer with Beetho-ven” event. 6:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Hall 228, Western State College, Gunnison. (970) 349-0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com.

25 Readers in the Rockies: W.C. Jameson, Treasure Hunter
W. C. Jameson, author and professional treasure hunter, will capti-vate us at a book lover’s event. Jameson is an award-winning and best-selling author of more than seventy books. Jameson’s latest book is the adventure memoir, Treasure Hunter. Sponsored by the Crested Butte Friends of the Library and the Old Rock Library. 7:00 p.m. Free. Old Rock Library, 504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-6535. www.gunnisoncountylibraries.org.

25, 26, 28 & 29 Crested Butte Music Festival Opera – Mozart’s The Magic Flute
Mozart’s final opera, “The Magic Flute,” is a profound, yet light-hearted tale of love and spiritual transcendence. 7:00 p.m. $55. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-0619. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com.

Gallery Showings & Artist Events
Through July 25 New Paintings by Chad Smith
Enjoy these lush and charming interpretations of local landscapes and more by plein air painter, Chad Smith. From New Hartford, NY, this talented, emerging artist has painted en plein air nation-ally and internationally. Artist’s Reception: Friday, July 6, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Free. Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 Third Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-5936. ohbejoyfulgallery.org.

19 Historical to Contemporary Trends in Plein Air Painting
An informal talk, hosted by local plein en air painter, Shaun Horne exploring important, historical plein air painters and their influ-ence on contemporary plein air artists. Call gallery for time and location. Free. Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 Third Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-5936. www.ohbejoyfulgallery.org.

20 ArtTalk: Donna Rozman & Laura Cooper Elm
ArtTalks are a new forum for the community to engage with local and regional artists through informal discussions about their work, processes and ruminations. Influenced by spirituality from diverse cultures, Donna Rozman will share the inspiration for her pottery and clay sculptures; the cultural and historical influences that she incorporates into her work; and the techniques used. Laura Cooper Elm’s pieces reflect a kaleidoscope of interests in-cluding literature, medieval and renaissance art, and ancient his-tory stirred with a dash of contemporary culture. 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Free. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.

21 Conversations En Plein Air
Meet on-site with a plein air painter for an informal discussion about a work in progress. Sign up to find out details about the art-ist and location. 10:00 a.m. Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 Third Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-5936. www.ohbejoyfulgallery.org.

22 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.

24 Vitek Kruta, Acrylic Paint on Panels—Artist
Reception
A native of Czechoslovakia, Vitek Kruta fuses his training in Old World techniques of fine and decorative arts with his eclectic vari-ety of painting styles. His restoration experience with paintings, murals, frescoes, and furniture in castles, cathedrals and historic buildings inspires “Inscapes.” Vitek is set designer of this year’s opera, The Magic Flute as well as Carmen from 2011, presented by the Crested Butte Music Festival. 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Free. Show runs July 23 – 30. 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. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

Classes & Workshops (July, 2012)
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.

Through August 4 Dansummer Dance Intensive
A three week dance workshop offering daily classes (M-F) in Contemporary Jazz and Rhythm Tap. Jacob Mora and Donovan Helma, guest teachers. This workshop culminates in performances held at the Center for the Arts on August 3rd and 4th. Intermedi-ate and advanced levels for students ages 8 – adult. $195 for 1 hr class, $240 for 1.25 hr class, $290 for 1.5 hr class for 3 weeks. Pump Room Studio, 3rd and Maroon Avenues, Crested Butte. (970) 349-5686. www.dancecrestedbutte.org.

19 & 20 Street Art: Speed Painting and Graffiti for Middle and High School Students
Instructor John Meckes focuses on the ever-changing and some-times controversial world of grafitti and street art. In addition to studying the history of street art and well-known grafitti artists like Banksy, students will work with design concepts, drawing, stenciling, spray painting, and speed painting to develop their own characteristic styles and signatures. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $45 drop-in (includes materials). Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

23—27 Drawing Portraits & Caricatures
An Art Studio class especially for 10 – 13 year old students taught by Emily Gibson. Learn essential drawing skills and how to draw realistic faces. Then take your learning a step further by changing your faces into caricatures. Learn how to finish pieces to make them gallery worthy. This class is perfect for kids wanting to learn to draw or improve on current drawing skills, as once you have mastered portraits, you will be successful with ANY type of draw-ing. 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. $175. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

24 Live at the Lobar
Cocktails, Canvas and Cabernet! Bring the art of painting to life on the Lobar stage every Tuesday night in July. Watch the pros paint to music while splattering paint across your own canvas with ex-pert instruction from the rotating roster of featured painters. Each participant (who is 21 years of age) will be supplied with libations while painting. Don’t be shy! Grab a paintbrush, learn some tricks, and create a masterpiece! 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free to watch. $35 for your own canvas and paint. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

Just for Kids
Through July 30 Crested Butte Mountain Theatre Presents Kids Summer Theatre Workshops
A theatrical workshop for young people ages 6-11. These wonderful workshops focus on all aspects of theatre culminating in a show-case performance for friends and family. Mondays and Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. Maximum number of participants: 20. Mallardi Caba-ret Theatre, Second & Elk, Crested Butte. (970) 349-0366. www.cbmountaintheatre.org.

20 & 21 Good Family Theatre — Pollyanna: Live! The time honored story of the enthusiastic, lovable Polyanna will be presented for the first time as a musical. The Creative Arts Institute, now presenting for the thirty-second summer, is pleased to offer this top quality entertainment with a free admission for the whole family. The material is appropriate and compelling to ages from six and up. One of the fascinating features is a sixteen instrument Orff Overture, with the cast members as the musicians. Music, dance, and truly convincing acting make this a must-see. It is directed by Mickey Bott and the imaginative set is designed by Gretchen Howard, with the very talented accompanist Laura Gardner training the vocalists. All have been staff with the Institute for the thirty summers in Crested Butte. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Friday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. Free. Donations accepted. Crested Butte Community School Stage. 818 Red Lady Avenue. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artsalliancecalendar.

21 ‘Bangin & Sangin’ Backstage with Billy Jonas
Roll out the red carpet for this exclusive, one-of-a-kind opportunity to jam-a-long with family friendly folk artist, Billy Jonas. Benefiting the Trailhead Children’s Museum and the Education Foundation of the Gunni-son Valley, children and families of all ages are invited to join Billy Jonas back-stage for a “green room” style breakfast and a sing-a-long, bang- a-long, hands-on musical workshop — culminating in an 11:00 a.m. “live performance” with the Billy Jonas Band! Tickets are extremely limited. Don’t miss out on this super fun, family-friendly experience! 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. $25. Mountaineer Square Ballroom, Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349-7160. www.trailheadkids.org.

21 Crested Butte Music Festival Divine Family Young People’s Concert – Billy Jonas
Throw out the rules when Billy Jonas hits the stage! It’s a musical conversation… a sonic celebration… a splendiferous gathering of old and young, be-cause at a Billy Jonas show, the ensemble is… everyone. 11:00 a.m. Free. Lodge at Mountaineer Square Ballroom, 620 Gothic Road, Mt. Crested Butte.