The Friends of the Colorado Music Festival & Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts are pleased to present your Passport to: The 2013 Festival of Dinners Revel in “Big Music … Boulder Style” at the 37th season of the Colorado Music Festival at Chautauqua, where worldclass musicians come to play. And just as our summer concert season offers something for everyone, so does this year’s Festival of Dinners. All proceeds benefit the Colorado Music Festival & Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts. Working with local chefs and businesses, hosts have planned dinners and other special events. Whatever your passion, you can find it at the Festival of Dinners – gourmet cuisine, fine wines, music, fashion, and much more. On opening night, we’re again sponsoring the popular Picnic in the Park, in the pavilion just behind the concert hall. The Chautauqua Dining Hall, under new management, is doing the catering, a glass of wine or beer is included in the price, and you can purchase a ticket to the concert in the B section of the auditorium for just $15! This Passport is your ticket to a whirlwind of summer adventure! Space is limited, so please plan your itinerary and make your reservations early. Please consult the page, Making Your Reservations, for specific details. Thank you for supporting the Colorado Music Festival & Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts!
Festival of Dinners Committee Jenny Cloudman, Chair Hosts and Chefs Liaisons: Cynthia Blankenship Jane Houssière JoAnn Crandall Caryl Kassoy Judy Etschmaier Judy Reid Doree Hickman Gail Smith
Passport Production: Mary McClanahan Passport Copy Writer: Jane Houssière A Sincere Thank You For helping to underwrite the cost of the Passport for the 2013 Festival of Dinners: Pâtissier ($250 and above)
Saucier ($100 and above)
Madeleine and Hans Holland IBM Matching Grant Michelle and Bill Obermeier
Polly Addison Joyce Thurmer
Sous Saucier (Up to $100) Edith Morris
Three Ways to Make Reservations 1. Make your reservations for events on our website at www.comusic.org. Click on Festival of Dinners in the upper right corner. Or, select Concerts & Events, and then Festival of Dinners. 2. Call the CMF Office at 303-449-1397 and make reservations by using a credit card. 3. Visit the CMF Summer Office in Cottage 200, directly north of the Community House and use either a credit card or personal check. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. We do not accept reservations made by mail or via e-mail. Payment must be made at the time the reservation is made and is non-refundable. Events close for reservations three days prior to the date of the event. We urge you to make your reservations as soon as possible, since each event has a limited capacity. You will receive any special instructions or maps that are associated with your event. Festival of Dinners event availability updates are posted on our website. If you would like additional information, please call the CMF Office at 303-449-1397, or e-mail Gail Smith at gump61@comcast.net. The cost of the event, less your estimation of its actual monetary value, is tax deductible.
The Colorado Music Festival & Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts sincerely thanks the gracious hosts, chefs and businesses participating in the Festival of Dinners. The following chefs and businesses made these events possible: Chefs and Businesses Alba Restaurant and Wine Bar: Rick and Susan Stein Oscar Arellano Arugula Bar e Ristorante: Alec Schuler Bácaro Venetian Taverna: Corrado Fasano Aaron Bennett Bacco Trattoria and Mozzarella Bar: Beau Raffensberger Blackbelly Catering: Hosea Rosenberg Black Cat Bistro: Eric Skokan Café Aion: Dakota Soifer Changes in Latitude: Cindy McClelland Chautauqua Dining Hall: Chris Pierce Colterra: Bradford Heap Michael Drazsnzak Cured: Coral and Will Frischkorn Frasca Food and Wine: Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson Bobby Stuckey Japango Restaurant: Jon Banis Iwasa Yukiki Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant: Jaime Martinez Rachel Best Personal Chef: Bob Sampson Q’s Restaurant and Riffs Urban Fare: John Platt Salt Restaurant: Bradford Heap Brett Bertin Simple Spoon: Casey Easton Trattoria on Pearl: Guillermo Casarrubias Zucca Italian Ristorante: William Kelley
Menus and Venues Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea.................................. 6 Lessons in la Cocina.............................................. 7 Spring Fling: Fine Food and Fashion................... 8 An Evening in Spain............................................... 9 A Venetian Voyage..................................................11 World Fare … Let’s Stay Home and Take a Trip! 12 Bamboo, Haiku, and You........................................13 Dinner in the Garden..............................................14 Rainbow Symphony................................................15 Savor Summer.........................................................16 Fresh and Local.......................................................18 A Sardinian Odyssey..............................................19 “Picnic Time for Teddy Bears …”.........................21 Opening Night Picnic in the Park..........................22 Fresh Farm Fare......................................................23 A Frasca First .........................................................25 Fresh Summer Flavors...........................................27 Tapas in the Castle Garden...................................28 Black Cat Farm Specialties....................................29 No Four-Footed Critters.........................................30 Garden Bounty and Italian Wine Tour Dinner......31 Big Music … Boulder Style....................................33 It’s Much More Than A Culinary Adventure!........35 Coupon for $10 Off on Concert Tickets................36
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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604 Mapleton Avenue Sunday, May 12, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Judy Reid and Rick Collins (Host Home) Cynthia Blankenship Judy Etschmaier Mary McClanahan
Enter a time gone by when ladies in their best gathered in the afternoon for tea with friends. An elegant Arts and Crafts-style home on Mapleton Hill will be the setting for this traditional British meal with luscious, homemade delights. An ideal way to celebrate with mothers on their special day!
Menu Tea Sandwiches Scones with Devonshire Cream and Jam Empire Biscuits and Shortbread Dundee Cake and Ginger Fairings Tartlets Choice of Teas: India, Ceylon, China and Herbal $40 per person
Limited to 32 guests
Lessons in la Cocina Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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1501 Upland Avenue Wednesday, May 29, 6:00 p.m. Cyndy and Greg Smith
Get down to the real thing as Chef Casey Easton of Simple Spoon shows you how to create authentic Mexican cooking. Patting down the tortillas must make them taste even better! This will be an experience that lasts a lifetime as you recreate the dishes many times over. Menu Guacamole Bar Salsa Bar featuring Three Salsas Tortilla Chips Press Your Own Corn Tortillas Baja Fish Tacos with Chipotle Cream, Pineapple Salsa and Sweet Cilantro Cabbage Chicken Tacos Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, Goat Cheese and Pepitas Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Slaw Hot Fudge Sundaes with Grilled Fresh Fruit Homemade Margaritas with Fresh Lime Juice Locally Brewed Beer SangrĂa $75 per person
Limited to 14 guests
Spring Fling: Fine Food and Fashion Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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8558 Baseline Rd, Lafayette Wednesday, June 5, 11:30 a.m. Noel Hefty (Host Home) CMF & RMCMA Friends Chefs: Cynthia Blankenship, Jenny Cloudman, Marsha Corey, Christina Kertesz, Veronica Kertesz, and Janneli Dart CMF & RMCMA Friends Models: Sharleen Bebernes, Jancy Campbell, Judy Etschmaier, Marny Harris, Doree Hickman, Melissa Mahaney, and June Patterson
Welcome Spring while you enjoy a savory lunch at Noel Hefty’s beautiful, art-filled home. Cindy McClelland of Changes in Latitude will be your tour guide for the latest styles and fashions to take you around the globe. And, you’ll love them all summer long. Menu Smoked Trout Pâté in Croustades Edamame and Pecorino Crostini Insalata Russa with Shrimp Bleu Cheese Popovers Port Ganache-Glazed Brownies with Dried Cherries Wine, Iced Tea and Coffee $50 per person
Limited to 40 guests
An Evening in Spain Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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1465 Sierra Drive Sunday, June 9, 5:30 p.m. Pat Wright and Paul Heffron (Host Home)
Louise and Ferd Grauer Join Chef Dakota Soifer of Café Aion and Coral and Will Frischkorn of Cured, as we taste our way from tapas to paella. Traditional and unique Spanish wine pairings will be highlighted alongside the dishes. As they mingle to live flamenco guitar, guests will enjoy amazing views of Boulder. Menu Meat and Cheese: Jamón Ibérico Lomo with Isabelle Farm Quick Pickles Garrotxa with Quince Membrillo Idiazabal with Marcona Almonds ’10 Naveran Brut Vintage Cava Tapas: Marinated Olives with Preserved Lemon and Rosemary Spanish Tortilla with Saffron Potatoes and Pickled Onions Pan y Tomate: Grilled Bread, Garlic and Tomato Boquerones: Marinated White Anchovies
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Continued from Previous Page More Tapas: Grilled Artichokes and Spring Garlic with Aioli Grilled Prawns and Sauce Romesco Papas Bravas Spanish Style Mushrooms and Sherry Bruschetta Isastegi Basque Cider or Crist Txakolina Paellas: Paella de la Tierra Paella del Mar Mas Oller Mar, Catalunya Mencia Valdeorras Dessert: Churros Almond Cake with Fresh Cream and Colorado Peaches Ozo Coffee El Maestro Sierra Pedro Ximénez Sherry
$100 per person
Limited to 18 guests
A Venetian Voyage Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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517 Pine Street Sunday, June 9, 6:00 p.m. Stacey Steers and David Brunel
Enjoy an engaging spring-like meal prepared by Chef Aaron Bennett of Bรกcaro Venetian Taverna, a longtime supporter of the Festival of Dinners. The evening will be hosted in one of Boulder's stately old homes on Mapleton Hill. Menu Lemongrass Soup with Lime Leaf and Coconut Milk Green Papaya Salad Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with Sevruga Caviar Daikon Rounds Duck Rillette in an Endive Leaf with Local Mustard Refreshing Lemon Sorbet Housemade Saffron Tagliolini with Lobster, Oyster Mushroom and Pine Nuts Pumpkin Gnocchi Light Sage Cream Cheese Sauce, Walnuts, Dry Ricotta Cheese and Ground Espresso Beans Colorado Rack of Lamb with Mint Sauce Purple Potatoes Selection of Bรกcaro Miniature Pastries and Chocolates Selected Wines
A Venetian Voyage $125 per person guests
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World Fare ‌ Let’s Stay Home and Take a Trip!
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2105 11th Street Saturday, June 15, 7:00 p.m. Sophie and Jack Walker (Host Home) Connie Holden and TK Smith
Reminisce about places you've been and dream of those you hope to visit. Join your hosts for an Edible Travelogue, prepared by imaginative Personal Chef Bob Sampson, whose restaurant, World Fare, was a popular, awardwinning, and a way-ahead-of-its-time place for "foodies" in Boulder ... long before we all knew the word! Menu Chilean and French Appetizers Served on the Terrace with Summer Cocktails A World of Wines Paired with Small Plates: Vietnam: Bahn Xeo, Crispy Happy Pancakes Nouc Cham Dipping Sauce Iran: Persian Pistachio Soup with Saffron and Ginger Peru: Flaky Lamb Empanadas with Pineapple Mint Sauce India: Sambal-Marinated Cod with Biriani Rice Mexico: Corn and Zucchini Flan with Ancho Chili Sauce Dessert: Tahiti: Apple Bananas Flamed with Rum and served over Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream Belgium: Chocolate Truffles Selected Wines $150 per person
Limited to 9 guests
Bamboo, Haiku, and You Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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1400 Mariposa Avenue Sunday, June 16, 6:30 p.m. Nicky Wolman & David Fulker
Travel to the East for this unique Japanese dining experience, prepared by Japango Restaurant’s Chef Iwasa Yukiki, a native of Nagano, Japan. Owners fresh from living in Japan designed the house in 1964, and Nicky and David expanded on that with an intriguing, beautiful Japanese garden. This long-awaited Japanese evening is a first for the Festival of Dinners. Menu Chilled Asparagus Soup Tempura Crunch and Smelt Roe Miso-Marinated Black Cod Field Greens Tossed in Soy Vinaigrette Shumai: Homemade Pork and Shrimp Steamed Dumplings Ginger Mustard Chef’s Selected Assortment of Sashimi and Sushi Surprise Seasonal Dessert Sake $125 per person
Limited to 8 guests
Dinner in the Garden Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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313 Foxtail Court Friday, June 21, 6:30 p.m. Virginia Stainton (Host Home) Norma Ekstrand
We are always honored to welcome Colterra, whose kitchen continues to build in popularity and sustainability. Chefs Bradford Heap and Michael Drazsnzak use local products in artful and delicious ways. Enjoy this meal in a peaceful garden at the foot of the Flatirons. Menu Amuse-Bouche Warm Shellfish Cocktail: Seared Sea Scallop, Wild Caught Prawn, Maine Lobster, Oven Dried Tomato, Black Pepper Cracker and Celery Duck Confit Gnocchi: Roasted Hazel Dell Mushrooms, Tomato, Local Chard, Fresh Mozzarella and Truffle Madeira Emulsion Entrée: Pasture Raised Filet Mignon Crispy Dungeness Crab Cake Roasted Local Root Vegetables Caramelized Cippollini Glace and Lobster Butter Fresh Berries Pavlova: Crisp Meringue, Crème Pâtissière, Raspberry Coulis, Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise Selected Wines $125 per person
Limited to 8 guests
Rainbow Symphony Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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2620 Briarwood Drive Saturday, June 22, 6:30 p.m. JoAnn and Richard Crandall
Savor trout caught the same day by host and chef, brought back to a beautiful foothills home and prepared by John Platt of Q's and Riffs Urban Fare. Many of us already know the wonders that escape from the Crandalls' cellar to accompany this unique meal. Mouths watering already! Menu Selection of Chef-Crafted Hors d’Oeuvre Janisson & Fils Brut Rosé, Champagne Jumbo Lump Crab Asparagus, Fava Beans, Carrot, White Verjus and Mint ’11 Rochioli Sauvignon Blanc Chèvre Tortellini Prosciutto, Spinach, Gold Beet Purée Pistachio Parsley Pesto ’08 Mâcon Milly Lamartine, Lafon Pan-Roasted Indian Peaks Trout Chanterelles, Bacon, Leeks, Thyme and Parslied Potatoes ’10 Chablis Vaillons, Drion Composition of Chocolate, Berries and Hazelnuts ’77 Dow Silver Jubilee Port House-Roasted Coffee $150 per person
Limited to 8 guests
Savor Summer Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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692 Reed Ranch Road Sunday, June 23, 6:00 p.m. Jenny and Terry Cloudman
From a home in the foothills overlooking the Boulder valley, enjoy the foods and fine wines of several regions of Italy, personally selected by Alba Restaurant and Wine Bar owners Rick and Susan Stein. A short pre-dinner concert by members of the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra will begin the evening. Chef Oscar Arellano will present an array of dishes bursting with the tastes and aromas of summer.
Menu Stuzzichini: Torta di Asparagi: Asparagus and Fontina Piemontese Tart Crostini di Granchio e Gamberi: Toast rounds with Crab and Shrimp Salad Olive all’Ascolana: Meat-stuffed Deep-fried Olives Mionetto Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut, Veneto
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Menu Continued from Previous Page Antipasto: Saor di Oratine alla Marco Polo: Sweet and Sour Pan Seared Sea Bream Leeks, Citrus Juice and Zest, Pine Nuts, Golden Raisins ’10 Gini Soave Classico Superiore Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne, Veneto Primo: Risotto Primavera: Spring Vegetable Risotto English Peas, Crispy Pancetta, and Frizzled Leeks ’08 Marcarini Barolo “Brunate,” Piemonte Secondo: Agnello al Forno: Seared and Roasted Lamb Tenderloin Sautéed Fava Beans and Spring Onions ’06 Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana Dolce: Crostata di Fragole: Flaky Pastry with Fresh Strawberries Crème Anglaise, and Vanilla Bean Gelato ’98 Lucignano Vin Santo del Chianti, Toscana
$150 per person
Limited to 8 guests
Fresh and Local Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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185 Bellevue Drive Monday, June 24, 6:00 p.m. Pat and Chris Finnoff
Chefs Bradford Heap and Brett Bertin of Salt Restaurant present their creative versions of Colorado farm-to-table choices at their best. Enjoy the cuisine while looking out over the city of Boulder from the heights above Chautauqua. Menu Selection of Seasonal, Chef-Crafted Hors d’Oeuvre Tapas: Tomato Soup Roasted Organic Beet Carpaccio Pan-seared Wild Alaskan Halibut Lemon Beurre Blanc Tasting of Local Seasonal Vegetables Risotto Cake Farm Greens Salad Chocolate, Caramel and Salt Signature Confection Spring Berries Gelato Chef-Selected Premium Wines $125 per person
Limited to 10 guests
A Sardinian Odyssey Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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8524 Valmont Road Wednesday, June 26, 6:00 p.m. Ann and Russ Hayes
Chef William Kelley of Zucca Italian Ristorante in Louisville brings his knowledge of regional Italian cooking to a beautiful home outside Boulder. The cuisine and wines of the sun-baked Mediterranean island of Sardinia will be the feature of the evening. Menu Hors d’Oeuvre: Panadas: Caponata Turnover Fava Bean Purée and Pecorino Sardo Spanish Sparkling Cava Antipasti: Mollusco in Carta di Musica: Grilled Rock Shrimp and Mussels, Flat Bread, Bottarga, Sardinian Olive Oil, Fine Herbs and Micro Greens Argiolas Costomolino Vermentino Primi: Malloreddus: Fresh Pasta, Fennel Salami and Fire Roasted Pomodoro Argiolas Perdera
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ď Ľ Continued from Previous Page ď Ś Intermezzo: Housemade Lemon Basil Sorbetto Secondi: Cinghiale Arrosto: Roasted Wild Boar Saffron Couscous, Three Leaf Farm Seasonal Vegetable Napoleon Thyme-Infused Lemon Oil Smoked Sea Salt Argiolas Iselis Rosso Dolci: Panna Cotta di Limone: Limoncello Custard Blackberry and Pear Grappa Reduction Rosemary Almond Tuile Cookie Argiolas Angialis Isola dei Nuraghi
$125 per person
Limited to 8 guests
“Picnic Time for Teddy Bears …” Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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Chautauqua Picnic Pavilion Saturday, June 29, 12:00 p.m. Friends of the CMF & RMCMA
Join us in the Chautauqua Picnic Pavilion between the two performances of the Young People’s Concert for a Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Boxed lunches by Three Leaf Concepts Catering and lemonade will be available for children and their adults. Teddy bears are welcome to come along. Members of the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra brass and winds sections will provide music. Reservations are required. Peanut-free lunches are available by calling 303-449-1397, or visiting the CMF Office in Cottage 200, just north of the Community House. Menu Children: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Whole Fruit Cookie and Gummy Bears Adults: Three Leaf Fresh Wrap: Roasted Chicken, Pickled Beets and Carrots, Arugula, Housemade Farmer’s Cheese, Cranberries and Toasted Walnuts Whole Fruit and Cookie $10 per child $15 per adult
Limited to 75 guests
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Chautauqua Picnic Pavilion Sunday, June 30, 5:00 p.m. Friends of the CMF & RMCMA
Experience the locally-inspired cuisine of the recently reopened Chautauqua Dining Hall under the new leadership of Chef Chris Pierce. Take part in a century-old tradition of al fresco dining at Chautauqua in the picnic pavilion. Enjoy a seasonal “Colorado Bistro” menu featuring fresh produce from Three Leaf Farm, highlighting a sampler of items from the new Dining Hall menu. A glass of wine or beer is included. For just an additional $15, you can purchase a concert ticket for the best available seat in the B section of the Chautauqua auditorium.
Menu
Unavailable at press time, the menu for the picnic will be posted on the CMF & RMCMA website prior to the event.
$45 Picnic Only $60 Picnic and Concert
Limited to 75 guests
Fresh Farm Fare Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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2491 23rd Street Monday, July 1, 6:15 p.m. Barbara Miller and Jim Alleman
We are extremely fortunate that the “go-to” spot in town for elegant vegetarian fare is always willing to participate in the Festival of Dinners. This summer is no exception. Enjoy a Pisco Sour or Prosecco on the deck overlooking a koi pond and waterfall before moving inside for some of the most delectably prepared vegetables you have ever enjoyed. Executive Chef Jaime Martinez and Chef de Cuisine Rachel Best of Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant will delight and possibly surprise you! Menu Passed Hors d’Oeuvre: Colorado Artisanal Cheese Plate: Rosemary Pistachios Housemade Seasonal Jam and Crackers Vegetarian “Ceviche”: Cured Hearts of Palm, Sweet Red Onion, Avocado, Citrus Juices, Beet Chips Eggplant Caponata: Sweet and Sour Eggplant, Raisins, Caramelized Onions, Crostini
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Menu Continued from Previous Page Vegetarian “Caviar” Trio: Tapioca Pearls Marinated in Parsley Oil, Chives, Tamari and Tomato-Red Pepper Oil, Hard Cooked Eggs, Crème Fraîche and Toast Points Prosecco and Pisco Sours Caramelized Peach Ravioli: Cipollini Onions, Mascarpone and Pistachio Brown Butter Blueberry Salad: Three Leaf Farm Spinach, Gorgonzola, Toasted Walnuts Balsamic Vinaigrette Intermezzo: Watermelon Lime Sorbet Entrée: Heirloom Chickpea Cake: Moroccan Couscous, Purple Carrots, Red Pepper-Coconut Curry, Apricot-Ginger Chutney, Chives Bourbon Peaches and Cream: Colorado Peaches, Bourbon Coconut Whipped Cream, Toasted Pecans Assorted Wines $125 per person
Limited to 10 guests
A Frasca First Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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1995 Stony Hill Road Saturday, July 6, 6:00 p.m. Barbara and Chris Christoffersen
Be among the first to experience the exciting Festival of Dinners debut of Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson and Sommelier Bobby Stuckey of Frasca Food and Wine. Frasca's cuisine highlights the rustic yet sophisticated Friuli region of Italy and has won awards from Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Conde Nast Traveler, and Food and Wine, among others. Join this distinguished staff as they present an evening in Friuli. Menu Salumi:
Prosciutto di San Daniele Riserva, Friuli, Italy Speck, Alto Adige, Italy Cacciatore, Portland, Oregon Rafano and Grissini Frico Caldo Pierre Peters Brut Reserve Antipasto:
Crudo: King Salmon, English Peas and Horseradish Venica & Venica Ronco delle Mele ď Ľ Continued on Next Page ď Ś
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Continued from Previous Page Primo:
Riso alla Marinara: Traditional Gradonese Seafood Risotto ’10 Dario Raccaro Malvasia Secondo:
Manzo: Colorado Beef Ribeye Cap Fingerling Potatoes and Spinach ’08 Isole e Olena Cepparello Dolce: Crostata di Fragola: Strawberry, Almond Frangipane, Vanilla Pastry Cream Frozen Yogurt Gelato La Spinetta Moscato d’Asti
$200 per person
Limited to 8 guests
Fresh Summer Flavors Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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517 15th Street Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 p.m. Stephanie and Alan Rudy
Join Chef Beau Raffensberger of Bacco Trattoria for a zesty summer meal in a uniquely remodeled home in the Chautauqua area. The chef will serve specially selected wines to complement the meal. Menu Starters: Burrata with Grilled Veggies and Italian Cured Meats Filet Mignon Skewers, Chimichurri and Caramelized Onion Salmon Rollettes: Smoked Salmon, Cucumber, Capers, Dill and Goat Cheese Lemon Vinaigrette Roasted Golden Beet Salad: Gorgonzola, Candied Walnuts, Arugula, Orange Supreme Aged Balsamic Vinegar PurĂŠe of Cauliflower Soup with White Truffle Lemon Sorbet with Fresh Mint Australian Lamb Chops Potato Gratin, Pickled Radish, Pea Tendrils Roast Zucchini Coulis Walnut Cake with Orange Crema Selected Wines $125 per person
Limited to 8 guests
Tapas in the Castle Garden Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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977 9th Street Wednesday, July 24, 6:30 p.m. Lori & Bob Schuyler
“Ciao!” is the key that will open this secret garden in central Boulder and allow you to enjoy a bountiful selection of tapas from Chef Guillermo Casarrubias of Trattoria on Pearl, one of the Festival’s most loyal chefs. Menu Assorted Bruschetta: Tomato Basil Tomato, Mozzarella, Garlic and Pesto Roasted Tomato and Salami Caprese Salad, Prosciutto and Melon Marinated Olives, Assorted Cheeses, Salumi, Italian Meats Foccaccia Ripiena: Mushrooms, Ham, Roasted Tomatoes, and Fresh Rosemary Sicilian-Style Fisherman’s Stew: Salmon, Clams, Mussels, Calamari, Saffron, White Wine Assorted Pizzas: Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaiian, Prosciutto Cotto Tiramisu in Espresso Cups Cannoli Stuffed with Lemon-Honey Mascarpone Cream Cappuccino, Rum and Raisins, and Limoncello Gelato Selected Wines $75 per person
Limited to 40 guests
Black Cat Farm Specialties Destination: Arrival: Tour Guides:
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230 Inca Parkway Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 p.m. Margot and Lawson Crowe (Host Home) Karen and John Neff
Chef Eric Skokan of Black Cat Bistro always delights Festival guests with his artful combinations of flavors and textures from his expansive garden. This chef likes to get his hands dirty! You will be the beneficiary at this late summer experience in a lovely Boulder home. Menu Squash Blossoms with Lobster Salad and Lemon Tomato Tarte Tatin with Manchego Cheese Turnip and Mustard Terrine with Duck Confit Chilled Beets with Goat Cheese and Arugula Grilled Salmon and Summer Squash Tagliatelle Cherry Tomatoes, Frico, and a Parmesan Broth Roasted Pork Loin with Rosemary Our First Baby Potatoes Berry Chocolate Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream Selected Wines $125 per person
Limited to 20 guests
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1595 Blue Sage Court Sunday, August 18, 6:00 p.m. Doree and Jerry Hickman (Host Home) Becky Roser and Ron Stewart
It is always a treat to see what Chef Hosea Rosenberg of Blackbelly Catering is up to in the kitchen! This time he turns to swimmers of all kinds to be enjoyed with wines from one of Boulder's best cellars and a home with incomparable views of the city and Flatirons. Menu Passed Hors d’Oeuvre: Grape, Pistachio and Goat Cheese “Truffles” Whipped Ricotta and Tomato-Caper Relish on Flatbread Smoked Rainbow Trout on Belgian Endive Chilled Corn Soup “Shooter” with Avocado and Shrimp Sparkling Cocktails and Wine Grilled Stone Fruit Salad, Ricotta Salata, Pistachio, Basil Reustle Grüner Veltliner, Prayer Rock Vineyards, Oregon Poached Alaskan Halibut Beluga Lentils, Pickled Beets and Dill Carrefour Pinot Noir, Napa Valley Coffee-Cured Duck Breast and Confit Leg Root Vegetable Hash and Fig Mostarda Selected Pinot Noirs Summer Berry Napoleon with Lemon Ice $175 per person
Limited to 20 guests
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8678 Niwot Road, Niwot Saturday, August 24, 6:00 p.m. Elizabeth and Paul Schmidt
Chef Alec Schuler of Arugula Bar e Ristorante and Tangerine presents a luscious meal based on the inspired cuisine of Northern Italy, using fresh produce direct from the hosts’ abundant organic garden. Fine Italian wines have been specially selected by Chef Schuler to complement the flavors of each course. Menu Chilled Charentais Melon* Soup Chiffonade of La Quercia Prosciutto and Stevia Leaf* Salad Valdo Prosecco, Valdobbiadene, Venento DOC NV Arugula*, Ripe Tomatoes*, Shaved Zucchini* and Basil* Saba di Modena Dressing Mozzarella di Bufala-Filled Crispy Squash Blossom* ’08 Zenato, Lugana, San Benedetto, Veneto DOC Carnaroli Rice Risotto: Zucchini*, Sweet Onions*, Squash Blossoms*, Green Beans*, Fresh Herbs*, Red Rock Shrimp and Bel Paese Cheese ’08 Venica & Venica, Pinot Grigio, Collio, Friuli DOC
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Continued from Previous Page Wild Alaskan Halibut Cheeks Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Zest, Tarragon*, Shallots* and Garlic* Seared Hazel Dell Mushrooms Swiss Chard* ’09 Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina, Toscana, DOCG Seared Colorado’s Best Beef Hanger Steak Red Wine Reduction Local Mouco “Ashley” Soft-Ripened Cheese Caramelized Buttercup Squash* Roasted New Potatoes* ‘07Feudi di San Gregorio Rubrato, Aglianico, Campania, IGT
Roasted Western Slope Ela Farm Peach Spiced Mascarpone Cheese Honey Mint* Relish ’11 Ca’del Re, Moscato d’Asti, Piemonte, DOCG *Schmidt Organic Garden Produce
$125 per person
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Maestro Michael Christie leads the Colorado Music Festival in its 37th concert season with programming that continues to inspire audiences through especially diverse and entertaining programs.
Oz with Orchestra – Judy Garland’s original 1939 studio recordings, backed by lush, live orchestration. Beethoven’s 5th Piano Concerto, “Emperor” and Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.” Russian Masters Mini Festival – All four Rachmaninov Piano Concertos and “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,” Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade,” Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 “Pathetique,” Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto, and Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf.” Rediscovered Masters – featuring Jewish film composers, the U.S. premiere of Weinberg’s Symphony No. 3, and Bloch’s “Sacred Service.” Time for Three presents “Shuffle Mode” with the CMF Orchestra. A 75th birthday celebration of John Corigliano with his Pied Piper Fantasy, featuring flutist Alexa Still. Brandenburgs Old and New Part II – Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos 2, 4, and 5, paired with Moravec’s “Brandenberg Gate,” Wagner’s “Little Moonhead,” and Maxwell-Davies “Sea Orpheus.” Mash-up featuring Elephant Revival and CMF Orchestra members.
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CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS AT E-TOWN HALL This year, the Chamber Music Series will feature three concerts in the performance space at E-Town Hall, 1535 Spruce Street, in the heart of downtown Boulder. The CMF Chamber Players play Arnold Bax’s Quintet for Strings and Harp, Saint-Saens’ Fantaisie for Violin and Harp, and Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 10 “Harp” on July 2nd. A tribute to Tchaikovsky features violinist Lara St. John, playing Rachmaninoff’s Trio Élégiaque No. 2 (movements 2 and 3) and Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence on July 16th. A 200th Verdi and Wagner Birthday Celebration features Glass’s String Quartet No. 3, Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll, and Verdi’s Quartet in E Minor on July 30th.
For tickets to any individual CMF concert, please visit www.COmusic.org, go to the ticket kiosk near the auditorium at Chautauqua after May 13, or call the Chautauqua Box Office at 303-440-7666.
It’s Much More Than A Culinary Adventure! 36 Did You Know? Your entire ticket purchase price goes directly to support the CMF & RMCMA. This is made possible by the extraordinary generosity of our hosts, who pay the cost of the food and wine you enjoy, by our participating restaurants, who provide the raw materials at cost to our hosts, and the talented chefs who donate their time and talent to bring you this year’s culinary adventures. And Did You Know – The revenue from your ticket purchase enables us to provide extraordinary live performances and high quality musical education year round. It supports the full range of our programs, including: • Guest Artist Fees, allowing Maestro Michael Christie to recruit the stars of tomorrow to the summer Festival. • Musicians’ Salaries, to sustain our professional orchestra. • Outstanding music education at RMCMA, including tuition assistance and instrument loans to music students with financial need. • A variety of special concerts, workshops, and musical experiences for everyone, seniors to very young students. • Kaleidoscope – an eclectic concert series presented throughout the academic year at RMCMA, featuring a variety of talented guest artists. Now That You Know, we hope you’ll be inspired to make a donation. It’s easy – as you are registering for your Festival of Dinners choices, go to the “Donate” tab on our home page. You’ll become a bigger part of CMF & RMCMA, an important part of what makes us a truly great community.
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***SPECIAL FESTIVAL OF DINNERS PASSPORT COUPON*** $10 OFF TICKETS* TO THIS SUMMER’S COLORADO MUSIC FESTIVAL! *Sections A & B only Valid June 30 - August 9, 2013 CHAUTAUQUA AUDITORIUM, Boulder Use the promo code FOD2013 when purchasing tickets online. Call or visit the CMF Box Office (900 Baseline Road in Chautauqua Park) after May 13, 2013 for tickets. If ordering by phone, coupon must be presented when you pick up your tickets. Subject to availability. Not valid on general admission bench seating (price level 4) , or with any other discount; one-time use only. Not valid for Young People’s Concerts (6/29) -orChamber Music Concerts (7/2, 7/16 & 7/30) Box Office: 303-440-7666
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