Center for the Arts Winter Season Program

LIVE MUSIC FILM ART CLASSES GALLERY SHOWS CULINARY & VINTNER

Bringing th e Arts to life for over 30 years!

Elephant Revival WED MAR 21 & THU MAR 22

Be mesmerized with earthy rhythms, eclectic influences, and rootsy Americana, Celtic, gypsy and folk

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Art Classes NOV – JUN Winter Cocktails & Canvases

Live Music

THU MAR 8 An Evening with Keller Williams

Live Music

WED MAR 14 Sam Bush Band

Film

THU APR 19 Sami Blood

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THIS IS YOUR COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE to all of the programs the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte is offering during the winter of 2017 – 2018. Use this as your go-to guide to tap into the myriad of ways to expand and enrich your own life with art, entertainment and creativity.

In all of this, a diversity of classes, workshops, time commitments, ability levels and pricing assure everyone, from locals to visitors to parttime residents, can find a home in the arts. Bring the arts to your life.

Contents Live Music & Sh ows

4–9

From established legends to up and coming visionaries, this winter season is packed with variety. This season we present live concerts in blues, rock, jazz, Americana, bluegrass, funk and a local musician’s night.

Crested Butte

Film Festival 10–11

The Monthly Film Series presents awardwinning independent, national and international films with a focus on conscious and captivating content that pushes the boundaries of cinematography.

Gallery Sh ows

12–13

See the creative outpourings of local and regional artists in our two galleries. Experience artist expressions in ceramics, acrylics, watercolor, multimedia, jewelry and children’s shows.

Back Cover photo: An Evening with Chris Robinson Brotherhood photo by Nathan Bilow

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FRI DEC 29 Warren Miller Presents “Line of Descent”

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Th e Art Studio

Culinary & Vintner Arts Support

14–17

18–19

Awaken your creativity through a wide palette of visual arts offerings.

Get inspired with classes in clay, calligraphy, painting, photography, stained glass and silver jewelry making as well as Paint Your Pottery.

Come get a taste of our culinary classes so you can learn from the pros! Master epicurean arts from the holiday cookie to classic French sauces, Indian samosas to homemade soups, and wine pairings to molecular gastronomy.

20–23

Peruse our sponsors and donors pages — we couldn’t do it without these generous supporters!

Learn how you can support the new facility.

Become a member of the Center for great benefits.

Th e arts are for everyone!

LIVE MUSIC & SHOWS

SAT DEC 30 The Lao Tizer Band

MON DEC 18 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party

THU DEC 28 An Evening with Trout Steak Revival

FRI DEC 22

MON DEC 18 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party Bring a fun and quirky beat to your winter celebrations with an energetic big band sound of holiday classics and originals from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. These multi-platinum selling artists have been at the forefront of the swing revival since the nineties, vibrantly fusing the traditional American sounds of jazz, swing and Dixieland with the spirit of contemporary culture. They’ve played such auspicious venues as the Rockefeller Center, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the Super Bowl XXXIII Halftime Show. 8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 12/11: $40. Regular: $45

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“It came without ribbons! It came without tags!

It came without packages, boxes, or bags!”

Celebrate the true gifts of Christmas with loved ones at the Center in a special holiday screening of The Grinch, the 2000 full length feature film rendition of Dr. Seuss’ famous 1957 classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Enter the magical world of Whoville as the Center’s lobby is transformed. Come at 5:00 p.m. for photos with Santa Claus, hot chocolate and Christmas carols before the movie at 6:00 p.m. Costumes, pajamas and Cindy Lou Who hair encouraged!

Doors & Santa: 5:00 p.m. Film: 6:00 p.m. Free

SAT DEC 30 The Lao Tizer Band Contemporary jazz group, The Lao Tizer Band, is driven by an explosive mix of jazz, rock, classical, jam band, Afro Cuban and world rhythms. Rising to the top of the world-fusion genre, this scintillating five-piece, multi-cultural band creates dynamic instrumental music rich with fresh melodic, harmonic and improvisational possibilities. Their intensity, expansive arrangements and exciting soloing won them a nomination for “Jazz Group of the Year,” while band leader Lao Tizer was nominated as “Best New Jazz Artist.” 6:00 p.m.

Early Bird through 12/23: $35. Regular: $40

FRI JAN 5 Jackson Melnick & His Band THU DEC 28 An Evening with Trout Steak Revival Since winning the 2014 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition, Trout Steak Revival has skyrocketed through a steady stream of awards and accolades including being named by Westword as “Best Bluegrass Band” in 2016 and 2017 and nominated for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2016 “Momentum Band of the Year.”

They blend folk, indie, bluegrass and roots into their own style of Americana evoking a down-toearth sound with a wholesome message. 8:00 p.m.

Early Bird through 12/22: $20. Regular: $25

Singer-songwriter Jackson Melnick was raised in Crested Butte. Now performing as Jack Gwydion, his music speaks to the modern day and timeless mysteries of the heart with Dylan-esque lyrics and a seriousness that exhibits a power far beyond his years. His debut LP, At the Foot of Heart’s Mystery, has a warm, vintage feel, reconciling the city and the forest, the road and the home, questions on the mind of anyone living in the modern world with an ancient soul.

8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 12/29: $15.

Regular: $20

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Watch videos, read artist bios & purchase tickets online: Doors open 30 minutes before each show.

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LIVE MUSIC & SHOWS

SAT JAN 20 The Victor Wooten Trio Revolutionary bassist Victor Wooten is a master of intricate jazz melodies, R&B arrangements and groove-inducing funk.

A groundbreaking innovator, he employs unconventional drum licks, solos, blazing percussive chops, and wild explorations of melody, nuance and phrasing to his bass.

As a founding member of Béla Fleck & the Flecktones he won five Grammy Awards, has been honored three times by Bass Player magazine as “Player of the Year,” and is included in Rolling Stone’s “Top 10 Bassists of All Time.” Ages 13 and up. 8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 1/13: $40.

Regular: $45

SAT JAN 27 The Drunken Hearts The Drunken Hearts meld both electrified and acoustic in an alt-Americana five-piece flaunting a greasy country rock flecked with a touch of bluegrass barn dance. Their tempestuous and fiery sound is delivered honestly, with thoughtful, passionate songs of love and loss drawn from a deep lyrical well. Allman Brothers influences waft through rowdy guitar-riffs and sincere vocals tipping multiple hats to both the rich legacy of the country tradition and the soul of southern rock. 8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 1/20: $20. Regular: $25

FRI FEB 2 Head for the Hills Rooted in the tradition of bluegrass while actively reshaping its definition, Colorado-based Head for the Hills defies expectation in the worlds of progressive acoustic and modern roots. Their neonoir style incorporates rock, jazz, hip hop, world and folk, stitching together cutting edge songs that bridge the divide between past and future acoustic music. Venturing into a myriad of sonic landscapes, their multifarious and improvisational music has quadruple-crowned them “Best Bluegrass in Colorado.” Ages 13 and up. 8:00 p.m.

Early Bird through 1/26: $20. Regular: $25

SUN FEB 11 Zoso Experience the golden era of rock and roll legends Led Zeppelin. Zoso is the longest tenured, most critically acclaimed tribute band of one of the most influential musical powerhouses in rock history. Mastery of authentic vintage instruments, spot on vocals, precise musical prowess, and compelling stage personas recreate the astounding visual imagery, guitar-heavy sound, 70’s magic and occult mystery of a Zeppelin concert. Ages 18 and up. 8:00 p.m. $20

An Evening with THU FEB 15 & FRI FEB 16

Chris Robinson Broth erhood

Chris Robinson boasts a long, historic and seismic career as one of rock music’s most prolific and successful songwriters and frontmen. The band brings shimmering acid-Americana to the world, firmly establishing CRB as the new standardbearers of the psychedelic roots torch. Their live shows reel with freewheeling improvisational chemistry, an expansive sense of space and texture, dense sonic worlds and good ole’ Saturday night boogie. CRB hits the road this winter supporting two new studio albums. Ages 18 and up. 8:00 p.m.

Early Bird through 2/9: $40. Regular: $45

SAT JAN 20 The Victor Wooten Trio

SAT JAN 27 The Drunken Hearts

THU MAR 8

An Evening with

Engaging in “live phrase sampling” or “looping,” Keller Williams uses an armory of technical toys to create samples on stage, then layers them on top of one another. The end result is a hybrid of alternative folk and groovy electronic, a genre Keller calls “acoustic dance music” or “ADM.” Accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, and singing solo, Keller crosses boundaries of rock, jazz, funk and bluegrass. With no two shows ever alike, and nothing pre-recorded, his unpredictable performances are the stuff of legend. Ages 18 and up. 8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 3/1: $45. Regular: $40

LIVE MUSIC & SHOWS

Keller Williams

SUN FEB 11 Zoso Photo by Nathan Bilow

FRI FEB 2 Head for the Hills

LIVE MUSIC & SHOWS

WED MAR 14 Sam Bush Band

WED MAR 14 Sam Bush Band Photo by Shelly Swanger

The Father of Newgrass and King of Telluride, legendary mandolin master Sam Bush has long since established himself as bluegrass royalty. His stylistic innovations have changed the course of bluegrass and roots music alike. The sheer ferocity of his playing and the brilliant suppleness, ease and warmth of his vocals have earned him a suite of honors including a “Lifetime Achievement” from the Americana Music Association; four International Bluegrass Music Association “Mandolin Player of the Year” awards; and three Grammys heralding talents from best album to best performance.

8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 3/7: $60.

Regular: $65

MON MAR 12 Tinsley Ellis

WED MAR 21 & THU MAR 22

LIVE MUSIC & SHOWS

Southern blues-rock guitar wizard, vocalist and songwriter Tinsley Ellis is among the blues world’s most revered, respected and well-travelled. With his arsenal of molten licks, melodic riffs and rousing, intense solos, he’s a guitarist’s guitarist, taking his cues from greats like B.B. King and The Allman Brothers, while sharing the stage with legends and contemporaries from Buddy Guy to Widespread Panic.

He won “Rock / Blues Album of the Year” from Blues Blast Magazine. Ages 13 and up. 8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 3/5: $15. Regular: $20

Elephant Revival

Multi-instrumentalist quintet Elephant Revival mesmerizes with their earthy rhythms, eclectic influences, and rich instrumental brews of rootsy Americana, Celtic, gypsy and folk. Here you find the moan of the blues, the lyricism of the folk ballad, the elegant bones of the chamber piece, the bluegrass punch. As a Rocky Mountain ensemble Nature is both a real and metaphorical touchstone in Elephant Revival’s work, their commitment to community and the environment evident at the core. Ages 13 and up. 8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 3/15: $35. Regular: $40

FRI MAR 30 Mark Rapp Group Distinguished jazz trumpeter Mark Rapp approaches his craft with adventure and risk.

A superb interpreter of the standard principles of jazz, he styles his compositions with a variety of flavors and formats, pioneering compelling grooves and sultry nuances with unordinary approaches and a seemingly endless array of ideas. A composer, arranger, didgeridoo player, recording and touring artist, he has earned a spot as “Top Emerging Trumpeter” from DownBeat Magazine; been awarded “Artist of the Year” by Jasper Magazine; and spotlighted on NPR. 7:00 p.m. Early Bird through 3/23: $20. Regular: $25 FRI MAR 30 Mark Rapp Group

MON MAR 12 Tinsley Ellis

CB FILM FESTIVAL

THE CRESTED BUTTE FILM SERIES is held on the third Thursday of each month showing a powerful lineup of diverse and inspiring films, audience favorites and new independent cinematic masterpieces.

Monthly Film Series Punch Card Purchase a punch card for 6 or 12 films and receive a discount!

THU DEC 21 Crown Heights This is the true story of Colin Warner who was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent 20 years in prison, and how his best friend, Carl King, devoted his life to proving Colin’s innocence. It won the “Audience Award for U.S. Dramatic Film” at its premier at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.

Starring Lakeith Lee Stanfield and Nnamdi Asomugha.

7:00 p.m. $10

is centered on aspiring rapper Patricia Dombrowski. Set in gritty strip-mall suburbia, Patti Cake$ chronicles an underdog’s quest for fame and glory with humor, raw energy and some unforgettable beats. In this coming-of-age story straight out of her downtrodden hometown in Jersey, this unlikely rapper finds her voice as a one-of-a-kind hip-hop legend. Starring Danielle Macdonald and Bridget Everett. Running time: 109 minutes. Rated R. 7:00 p.m. $10

FRI DEC 29 Warren Miller Presents “Line of Descent”

Oscar Nominated Short Films

Ride along on a stunning cinematic journey as we travel near and far, descending some of North America’s deepest lines in Jackson Hole, Montana, Silverton, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Steamboat. From powsurfer to splitboard, motorcycle, dogsled or snowmobile, watch as athletes chase winter along the Beartooth Pass, the French Alps, New Zealand, British Columbia and Norway. Running time: 120 minutes. Film not rated. 5:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. $20

THU JAN 18 Patti Cake$ The breakout hit of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, Patti Cake$ speaks to the rapper inside us all. A heartwarming audience favorite, Patti Cake$

In celebration of the 90th annual Academy Awards, the Crested Butte Film Festival presents all three categories of best short films: Documentary, Animated and Live Action. For the third year in a row, earn your short film trifecta through the Crested Butte Film Festival with shorts that are inspiring, gripping, intelligent and funny. Each of these films will vie for the coveted Academy Award on live television on Sunday, March 4. See them all and decide for yourself which should win. Film running times are TBD and have not been rated. 7:00 p.m. $10 MON FEB 12 Documentary SAT FEB 17 Animated SAT MAR 15 Live Action

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THU APR 19 Sami Blood

Elle-Marja, 14, is a reindeer-breeding Sámi girl — an indigenous, Scandinavian race that has been the victim of ethnic bigotry and systemic cultural suppression in Norway, Sweden and other Nordic countries. Taken from her home and sent to a state school, as she is exposed to the racism of the 1930’s and race biology examinations in her classroom, she starts dreaming of another life. To achieve it, she has to become someone else and break all ties with her family and culture. Told in flashback, Sami Blood is a beautiful, haunting film, anchored by a startlingly accomplished lead performance. Starring Lene Cecilia Sparrok and Mia Erika Sparrok. In Lapp and Swedish with English subtitles. Running time: 110. Rated PG. 7:00 p.m. $10

MON MAY 21 Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey Fred Beckey is a towering figure whose innumerable first ascents cemented his legacy as one of the greatest climbers of all time. Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey looks back at this singular life, following the nonagenarian climber over the last decade as he’s slowed but never stopped doing what he loves most. Beckey, like so many people of great accomplishment, is a controversial figure, having alienated fellow climbers by stealing their routes (and even their girlfriends). While the film delves into those peccadilloes, it is ultimately an affectionate portrait of a remarkable man in the sunset of his career. Running time: 95 minutes. 7:00 p.m. $10

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THU SEP 27 – SUN SEP 30, 2018 Crested Butte Film Festival THU APR 19 Sami Blood

Over 100 films. Four Days. One beautiful place. The Crested Butte Film Festival is a fall celebration of award-winning international films, filmmaker talks, guest celebrities, actors, parties and events. Indulge your passion for film with narratives, documentaries, outdoor adventure, shorts, and children’s films at a variety of local venues. Look for the complete schedule at www.cbfilmfest.org September 1. Pass options make it easy and affordable with prices ranging from individual tickets to four-day, all access passes.

FRI DEC 29 Warren Miller Presents “Line of Descent”

THU DEC 21 Crown Heights

THU JAN 18 Patti Cake$

MON MAY 21 Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey

GALLERY SHOWS

Art Studio Gallery

Featured Artists

Laura Elm and Mary Tuck, two talented local artists and art instructors, show beautiful unique pieces with style and soul — gift-able, stupendous and small cards, prints, pottery, jewelry, and ornaments to inspire and adorn your household, yourself or to delight dear friends! Stop by for a variety of colorful, whimsical, original and one of a kind pieces of art. December 15 – June 15

Winter ArtWalk

Grab a map and stroll through Crested Butte’s Elk Avenue galleries. Stop by the Art Studio and meet our artists, enjoy a snack or a glass of wine, and browse our showing of local artwork. Strolling is free, art is available for purchase. 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

WINTER ARTWALK DATES FRI DEC 29; JAN 1 – 31 (January Scavenger Hunt — all month Long with a drawing on the 31st!); FRI FEB 16; FRI MAR 16

Piper Gallery

MON DEC 11 – 25 The Grinch’s Whoville The Piper

Lobby Gallery is transformed into a whimsical “Whoville” exhibition with Dr. Seuss inspired characters and magical scenery.

It all sets the stage for a screening of the 2000 full length feature film The Grinch on Friday, December 22 with carol singing, hot chocolate and visits with Santa. The Grinch Holiday Movie & Pajama Party: Friday, December 22. 6:00 p.m. Free

MON DEC 27 – JAN 22 Stephanie Lane Stephenson: “Scenes and Dreams” & “Sushma’s Dream Catchers” Stephanie’s

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“Scenes and Dreams” displays colorfully painted and wood burned picture frames and layered paper mountain scene art. “Sushma’s Dream Catchers” features non-traditional creations of driftwood, vintage findings, stones and beads along with recycled sari silk purchased fair trade from India. Opening Reception: Friday, January 12. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Free

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More details on shows, exhibiting artist bios, and Artist Submission Guidelines can be found under “Visual Arts” then “Galleries” on the Center’s website.

GALLERY SHOWS

MON FEB 19 – MAR 19 Mary Tuck: “Eclectic Impressions” Enjoy experiencing

MAY 7 – JUN 4 Spencer Lightfoot: “Feathers, Petals & Scales” Spencer shows vibrant and

Mary Tuck’s mountain-inspired canvases, acrylic impressionistic paintings, illustrated animal river rocks, calligraphy paintings, and silver clay beaded jewelry. Opening Reception: Thursday, February 22.

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free

colorful watercolor mosaics inspired by the Colorado trees, flowers, peaks and views. Fracturing the images into abstract representations, her pieces’ palettes lie somewhere between Technicolor and reality. Opening Reception: Friday, June 1. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free

MON MAR 19 – APR 2 Paradise Place Preschool: “Annual Spring Art Show”

MON JUN 4 – 25 Peggy Morgan Stenmark: “Finding Beauty in Unlikely Places” Peggy’s paintings of industrial, mechanical

Tiny artists one to five years old express their curiosities and challenges in a year’s worth of creative work and accomplishments. Opening Reception: Monday, March 26. 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Free

MON APR 2 – 4 Stepping Stones Children’s Center: “Spring Art Show” Young artists from four months to six years display a compilation of their artwork created during the school year. Then, revel in performances by budding actors from three to five years. Opening Reception: Wednesday, April 4.

Art Show: 5:30 p.m. Performance: 6:00 p.m. Free

and electrical subjects explore the themes of human interconnectedness, mankind’s creations versus Nature, and our dependence on the power grid. She finds beauty and inspiration from rusted pieces of mining equipment to the impermanence of “permanent” human installations like buildings. Opening Reception: Friday, June 8. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free

Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at th e sam e tim e.

Thomas Merton

THE ART STUDIO

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Art Classes & Workshops Private Art Lessons Gallery & Shop

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Art Events & Parties Shared Artist’s Space Paint Your Own Pottery

Paint Your Own Pottery

Photo by Nathan Bilow

Open painting days are strategically placed before major holidays like Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day so you have plenty of time to paint gifts and ship them off, have decorations ready, or paint purely for the fun of it! Pieces are ready two days after painting. Prices range from $5 – $55. Pay only for what you paint.

PAINT BY APPOINTMENT Can’t paint on our scheduled dates? Want to host a private painting party? Schedule a Painting Appointment for $50 per group for a two-hour session, plus the cost of pieces you paint.

Sch eduled Painting Dates

Just drop in! No need to sign up or call in advance. At the Art Studio unless otherwise indicated.

Christmas

Valentine’s Day

TUE DEC 5 & TUE DEC 12 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Montanya Distillers. $2 off cocktails; 20% off apps, ramen & pho; 10% off pottery TUE DEC 19. 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. at Spellbound Pizza in Mt. Crested Butte

SUN FEB 4. 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Easter SAT MAR 24. 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Mother’s Day SAT MAY 5. 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Mid-Winter

Father’s Day

SUN JAN 14. 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

SAT JUN 9. 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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Worksh ops & Classes

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Winter Cocktails & Canvases Be guided through a painting with tips on composition, mixing color and more in these step-by-step acrylic painting classes in the Center for the Arts lobby and bar or at Spellbound Pizza in Mt. Crested Butte. No experience necessary! Includes supplies and a drink. Instructor: Mary Tuck. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $40 TUE NOV 14 MON DEC 11 TUE DEC 26 TUE JAN 23 TUE FEB 20 WED MAR 14

Autumn Trail Moon Shadows Last Tracks (at Spellbound Pizza) Martini Time Love Trees Snow Fox (at Spellbound Pizza)

WED MAR 21 TUE MAR 27 TUE APR 24 TUE MAY 22 TUE JUN 26

Ski Tips (at Spellbound Pizza) Contemporary Rabbit Dragonfly Dreams May Flowers Rainbow Trout

Winter Mud Wrestling Grab a partner for a fun evening getting your hands dirty sculpting shot glasses, sake cups, sushi bowls, and more out of clay. Take the piece home as raw bisque or glaze it during a subsequent Paint Your Own Pottery event. Includes supplies and a drink!

Instructor: Laura Elm. Held one Friday a month December through June. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $55 / pair DEC 8; JAN 19; FEB 9; MAR 23; APR 27; MAY 18; JUN 22

Watercolor & Wine

THE ART STUDIO

Grab a glass of wine and learn to paint a watercolor masterpiece with step-by-step instruction.

Beginners and drop-ins are welcome! Instructor: Suzanne Pierson. Held one Wednesday a month December through March.

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $40 DEC 20 JAN 17 FEB 14 MAR 7

Holiday Greeting Card Cozy Cabin Warm Winter Trees Resist Sea Turtle

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WED DEC 20 – MAR 28 Open Wheel Throwing Start your own journey into the joy of

SAT JAN 13, 20, 27 Beginning Photography Basics Ready to go from “auto” to “manual” on your

clay, or continue to the next level through expert guidance in these weekly three-hour sessions with instruction on the wheel. Ages 12 and up. Instructor: Laura Elm. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $75

digital camera? Learn exposure and shooting, editing, organization and archiving. Choose one session or come to all three for a discounted price. Instructor: Cayla Vidmar. JAN 13: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.; JAN 20 & 27: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. $25 / class or $65 for all 3

THU JAN 11 – 25 Silversmithing

TUE FEB 6 – MAR 13 Calligraphy

Create a set of five stackable sterling silver rings, each with its own metal texture. Learn soldering, annealing, chasing and polishing, and more. Instructor: Meaghan Young. Thursdays for three weeks. 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. $85 +$45 supply fee

Calligraphy simply means “beautiful writing.”

Learning the foundations with care and exactitude, acquire new techniques using this uber-old-fashioned method of pen and ink. All levels. Ages 12 and up.

Instructor: Laura Elm. Tuesdays for six weeks. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $145 + $10 supply fee

and handles to thrown vessels. Receive instruction on making jars, creamers and teapots with relative ease.

Level: Intermediate. Studio Members receive $20 off tuition! Instructor: Laura Elm. Thursdays for six weeks.

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $220 + $15 supply fee

THE ART STUDIO

THU MAR 1 – APR 5 Wheel Throwing: Skill TUE MAY 1 & WED MAY 2 PMC Drills Learn the ins and outs of attaching lids, spouts, Precious Metal Clay Jewelry Making Mold and shape PMC silver clay into beautiful pendants, rings, and earrings that are fired in a tabletop kiln. Instructor: Mary Tuck. 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. $60 + $50 supply fee

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MON MAR 5 – APR 2 Introduction to THU MAY 3 – 31 Stained Glass for Painting In acrylics learn to paint still life, portraits, Beginners Design and fabricate an 8” x 12” landscapes and master reproductions, focusing on color theory and mixing, composition, and layering techniques. Instructor: Megan Craver. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. $90 + $35 supply fee

hanging stained glass piece. After your glass is kiln fired, put together the final stained glass piece using copper foil and solder. Instructor: Christina Stillwaggon. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $115 + $40 supply fee

Photo by Nathan Bilow

SAT APR 28 Painting on Silk

WED MAY 16 – 30 Silversmithing

Using resist and an array of vibrant permanent dyes, paint on a beautiful 52-inch hemmed silk scarf. Instructor: Mary Tuck. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $50 + $15 supply fee

Create a set of five stackable sterling silver rings, each with its own metal texture. Learn soldering, annealing, chasing and polishing and more. Instructor: Meaghan Young. Wednesdays for three weeks. 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. $85 +$45 supply fee

CULINAARY & VINTNER ARTS

Artful Holiday

THU DEC 14

Cookie Decorating

Transform your standard “decorated” cookies into true works of art with a variety of professional techniques. Leave with a dozen or more gorgeous finished cookies, as well as supplies to continue work at home including fine frosting tips and couplers. Ages 12 and up. Instructor: Danielle Riesz Gutter. 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. $85

THU JAN 4 Stocks & Soups Perfect for the cold winter months, get hands on experience using leftover cuts of meat and vegetables to make stocks ready to implement in a variety of recipes. Reduce kitchen waste by using throwaways, avoid MSG and other additives found in processed foods, and get rid of eating out of a box and can!

Combine this course with “French Mother Sauces & Beyond” (January 17) for the grand finale of “Cooking with Your Valentine” (February 1), or take it as a standalone offering. Meet at Trackers Lounge in the Lodge at Mountaineer Square. Instructor: CBMR Resort Executive Chef Chris Park. 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. $55

WED JAN 17 French Mother Sauces & Beyond Learn the nuances of the sauce from an award winning, classically trained French chef.

Hollandaise, best known with Eggs Benedict, also goes well with asparagus. Bechamel, a traditional white sauce, is perfect for lasagna, and can be used to create a sauce mornay, used in macaroni and cheese or potatoes au gratin. Espagnole, a brown gravy, is the base for classic demi-glace. Court-bouillon is a poaching liquid with wide application. Combine this course with “Stocks & Soups” (January 4) for the grand finale of “Cooking with Your Valentine” (February 1), or take it as a stand-alone offering. Meet at Trackers Lounge in the Lodge at Mountaineer Square. Instructor: CBMR Resort Executive Chef Chris Park. 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. $55

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Learn to cook traditional Indian cuisine from scratch.

Make the samosa pastry shell, mix up the savory filling, fill and form into samosa “pockets,” and deep fry the entire pastry. Then, whip up two accompanying sauces — cilantro mint chutney and traditional raita.

Take away leftovers and printed recipes so you can recreate the experience at home. Instructor: Elizabeth Lamphere. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $55

THU FEB 1 Cooking for Your Valentine Show some flair in your romantic dinner for two!

Learn to make French-inspired dishes: court-bouillon poached oysters with a classic mignonette; and New York strip with glace-di viande and pomme-frites.

“Stocks & Soups” (January 4) and “French Mother Sauces & Beyond” (January 17) classes are perfect preludes to mastering this lovely culinary experience, or it may be taken as a stand-alone offering. Meet at Trackers Lounge in the Lodge at Mountaineer Square.

Instructor: CBMR Resort Executive Chef Chris Park.

5:00 – 7:30 p.m. $65

Perfect Pairs: An Evening of Food & Wine Explore the keys to tasting wine and

CULINAARY & VINTNER ARTS

MON JAN 22 Indian Samosas

pairing it with complimentary foods in this discussion, demonstration-style, tasting and eating course. Learn about grapes, wine styles and geographies; develop your wine palate; get professional food pairing pointers; and learn recipes and ingredients that can influence the choice of wine to accompany a meal. Each workshop features four wines and four small plates. Instructor: Private Chef Tim Egelhoff. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $75 / class WED FEB 7 Chardonnay; WED MAR 7 Merlot

THU MAR 22 Introduction to Molecular Gastronomy Get acquainted with the science behind molecular gastronomy, the art of manipulating the chemical composition of food. Also referred to as modernist cuisine or culinary physics, this genre of techie cooking uses such approaches as immersion blenders, soy lecithin and iSi canisters to make foams and infused liquors. Or, use tapioca maltodextrin to make powders, and agar agar to turn liquids into pearls. Meet at Trackers Lounge in the Lodge at Mountaineer Square. Instructor: CBMR Resort Executive Chef Chris Park. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. $85

Sa ve th e Date!

JUL 25–29, 2018 CRESTED BUTTE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

World-class national, regional and local chefs unite with well-known and boutique wineries.

JUN–SEP, 2018 TOUR DE FORKS

The delectable, signature fundraising series returns.

Watch for the Summer Season schedule in April!

FUNDRAISING & SUPPORT

FUNDRAISING & SUPPORT

Photo by Nathan Bilow

MON DEC 18 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Live Music

SAT DEC 30 The Lao Tizer Band

Live Music

THU MAR 22 Introduction to Molecular Gastronomy

Culinary & Vintner

Five-time Grammy Award Winner and Rolling Stone’s “Top 10 Bassists of All Time”

SAT JAN 20

Th e Victor Wooten Trio

THU FEB 15 & FRI FEB 16 An Evening with Chris Robinson Brotherhood

Live Music

MON JUN 4 – 25 Peggy Morgan Stenmark: “Finding Beauty in Unlikely Places”

Piper Gallery