Crested Butte Arts: March 1 – 7, 2012

2—3 MOVE THE BUTTE
Crested Butte Dance Collective’s sell-out smash hit Move the Butte is a community dance and performance arts show that celebrates and showcases the creativity and connection we share through dance. Adult local dancers, artists and choreographers converge on stage in a stun-ning variety of dance modalities. This year features African; Hip Hop; Burlesque; Lyrical; Feather Fan; Butoh, Irish; Hoopdance; Modern Fusion; Jazz; Tap; Ballet: Aerial Trapeze, Silks and Hoops; Spoken Word and Contact Improvisation. 8:00 p.m. $15 for adults / $7 for chil-dren. Center for the Arts. 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487.

5 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, ext. 6. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

6 JOHN OATES
The 80’s pop star who built his fame on Philadelphia Soul with duet partner Daryl Hall is returning to his roots. Now touring extensively throughout the U.S. as a solo artist, John has recently released his album Mississippi Mile focusing on the music emanating from this one geo-graphical place. Through it he is taking R&B, folk and blues to a whole new level. $40 8:00 p.m. Center for the Arts. 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

7 INTRO TO WATERCOLOR
Meet every Wednesday from March 7—April 25 for eight weeks of watercolor classes. This course is designed for non-art majors who are looking to learn the basics of watercolor paintings or improve upon current painting skills. No experience required. Instructor: Gail Sovick. $175 + $35 materials fee. 6:30—8:30 p.m. The Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487, ext. 6. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

Special Gallery Showings
Through March 7 MARTY EVANS, PHOTOGRAPHY, “VISIONS OF A HOPELESS ROMANTIC”
Marty Evans graduated from Art Center College of Design in California and became a highly successful advertising photographer, traveling and shooting all over the world from Paris to New Guinea and all points between. Free. Piper Gallery of the Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

Through March 25 GAIL & ANDY SOVICK, PHOTOGRAPHY & PAINTING
Local Artists Gail and Andy Sovick feature photography and paintings from their six-month cross-country bike adventure in New Zealand. Born and raised in Colorado, both Andy and Gail find their creative inspiration in the natural world. Free. The Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487, ext. 6. www.crestedbuttearts.org.