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Donavon Frankenreiter SUN MAR 3

Beach-oriented, feel good vibes

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Culinary & Vintner

Art Studio DEC – MAR Sip & Stitch

DEC – MAR Whisk(e)y School

Film

FRI DEC 28 Warren Miller’s Face of Winter

Live Music

THU MAR 14 Asleep at the Wheel

WELCOME

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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 2018 – 2019. 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 part-time residents, can find a home in the arts.

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Live Music & Sh ows

4–9 From established legends to up and coming visionaries, this winter is packed with variety. This season we present live music and shows in bluegrass, rock, country, indie folk and more.

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.

ON THE COVER: Warren Miller’s Face of Winter – photo by Layla Kerley ON THE BACK COVER: Sam Bush – photo by Shelley Swanger An Evening with Chris Robinson Brotherhood – photo by Nathan Bilow Regenerations Sampler – photo by Ivy Walker

Literary Arts

12–17 Wild about words? Practice the craft with storytelling, memoir, historical narrative, sonnet and environmental writing workshops. Just come to play with a Literary Pub Tour or Limerick Workshop & Competition. Or delve in deep with Murder in the Mountains: A Mini-Noir Festival or the Children’s Book Festival.

FRI DEC 28 Warren Miller’s Face of Winter

WELCOME

Photo by Richard Hallman

Culinary & Vintner Arts

29–31 Th e Art Studio

22–28 Gallery Sh ows

18–21 See the creative outpourings of local & regional artists in our two galleries.

Experience artist expressions in ceramics, watercolor, sculpture, acrylics, jewelry, fabric art and stain glass.

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

Get inspired with classes in clay, watercolor, drawing, pastel, landscape art, sewing, jewelry making and more! Drop into Paint Your Own Pottery. Young artists can join the Art for Ages 11 – 14 monthly series.

Learn from the pros in our series of Culinary & Vintner Arts Classes!

Whip up pie, Indian cuisine, sausage and macaroons. Bring a partner to the Couples Classes in Italian or aphrodisiac delights. Or whet your whistle in the four-part Whisk(e)y School or Homebrewing series.

Fu ndraising & Support

32–35 Peruse our sponsors and donors pages — we couldn’t do it without these generous supporters!

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LIVE MUSIC & SHOWS

Live Music &Sh

Th e Muppet Christmas Carol Holiday Movie & Pajama Party

FRI DEC 21 Come remember the true meaning of the holiday season in this annual family-friendly Center tradition. This year features The Muppet Christmas Carol, a 1992 musical produced by Jim Henson Productions adapted from Charles Dickens’ 1843 classic. Gonzo the Great narrates the film as Dickens with Michael Crain as Ebenezer Scrooge, Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit, and other special Muppet appearances. Wear your jammies and come early for treats and activities including an original holiday puppet show, “Santa Goes Everywhere” by Will Tintera. Doors: 5:00 p.m. Puppet Show: 5:30 p.m.

Film: 6:0zx0 p.m. Free

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THU JAN 3 Circles Around the Sun Photo by Brandon Weil

LIVE MUSIC & SHOWS

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Doors open 30 minutes before each show.

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An Evening with

Circles Around th e Sun THU JAN 3 Circles Around the Sun was

commissioned by Justin Kreutzmann (the filmmaker son of Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann), to accompany set break biographical visuals shown during the 2015 Fare Thee Well reunion concerts by the surviving members of the Grateful Dead. The music felt deeply familiar to reunited Deadheads — tonally, rhythmically and melodically mimicking the Dead’s songs, yet possessing its own weirdo majesty. Some pieces were explicit in their reverence, while others applied the Dead’s freewheeling modus operandi and took their own course with imaginative musical turns.

It’s a perfect distillation of the group’s fusion-filled 1973-74 jams by a band growing into its own celestial sound. 8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 12/27: $30. Regular: $35

Shane Smith & th e Saints

SAT JAN 12 Singer-songwriter Shane Smith leads this hard-edged, Austin-based Americana quintet, robust with powerful vocals exerting a cappella and four-part harmonies, vivid lyrics, and thumping four-beat drums. Aggressive in their delivery, their creative roots music carries a raw country edge that makes the barn-burner feel like arson. They unleash incendiary shows, ignited by the band’s ability to draw from and feed back to the energy of the crowd.

They lit Alpenglow on fire this summer, so we’re bringing ‘em back for more. 8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 1/5: $25. Regular: $30

LIVE MUSIC & SHOWS

Sam Bush

An Evening with Chris Robinson THU JAN 31 & FRI FEB 1 The prolific new

TUE JAN 22 The Father of Newgrass and King of Telluride, legendary mandolin master Sam Bush has long established himself as bluegrass royalty. His stylistic innovations 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. Sam plays with his full band for this concert. 8:00 p.m.

Early Bird through 1/15: $60. Regular: $65

standard-bearers of the psychedelic roots torch, Chris Robinson Brotherhood bring their shimmering acid-Americana once again to the Center stage. Overflowing with stunning musicianship and infectious energy, their latest album, Barefoot in the Head, pushes even more boundaries in country, blues, psychedelia, freewheeling 60s’ folk, and a breakneck stream of consciousness. Two tiers of VIP packages are available with a pre-show Meet & Greet, personal photograph with Chris Robinson, specialized CRB memorabilia, and much more. Find VIP ticket details and pricing on the Center’s website. 8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 1/24: $40. Regular: $45

Photo by Nathan Bilow

Pat Green

THU FEB 21 One of the most influential modern stars in Texas’ long country-music tradition, legendary troubadour Pat Green once again brings his sold-out show to the Center. His everyday anthems are dedicated to the simple joys and inevitable heartbreaks of the American experience, his trailblazing songs being instrumental in putting Texas country on the map and paving the way for scores of other artists who share his passion for authenticity.

He’s released 13 albums, sold more than two million records, racked up a staggering 12 Number Ones on the Texas Radio chart, and been nominated for three Grammy awards. Pat plays with his full band for this concert. Opening Act: Teddy Robb. 8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 2/14: $40. Regular: $45

Donavon Frankenreiter

LIVE MUSIC & SHOWS

THU JAN 31 & FRI FEB 1 An Evening with Chris Robinson

SUN MAR 3 Wildly creative pro-surfer and guitarist Donavon Frankenreiter’s music hums with beach-oriented vibes that will have you dancing in the aisles and glowing with the sunshine of spring.

His music drips with his honey thick vocals and master guitar work, bearing all the intimacy of an impromptu back-porch performance and the tenderness of a treasured love letter. This is music of the moment, of being yourself, of living life, occasionally embracing the difficult moments, but throwing away the worries. There is little room for stress in Donavon’s music. It just feels good.

Donavon plays with his full band for this concert.

8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 2/24: $30. Regular: $35

LIVE MUSIC & SHOWS

THU MAR 14 Asleep at the Wheel

Lizzy Plotkin

Asleep at th e Wh eel

THU MAR 14 Western swing supergroup Asleep at the Wheel brings 40-plus years of experience to its unique combination of American blues, swing and traditional fiddling with demanding musical chops — something founder Ray Benson calls “jazz with a cowboy hat.” They dominate the “Country Instrumental” category with 10 Grammy awards, 20 studio albums, and 20 singles on the Billboard country charts, in addition to receiving the “Lifetime Achievement in Performance” from the American Music Awards. They come to Crested Butte with a new 2018 album — New Roots. 8:00 p.m.

Early Bird: $40 through 3/7. Regular: $45

THU MAR 7 Fiddler and singer-songwriter Lizzy Plotkin seamlessly sews Appalachian roots, old jazz, blues and swing into a rich folk fabric. Her place-based songwriting exudes a reverence for the natural world with a humble, yet wise perspective.

Her voice is a gentle call to the present, her fiddling as exuberant as it is graceful. The original songs on Lizzy’s debut solo album, Home Stone, vary from nostalgic country waltzes and bouncy old-time fiddle tunes to soulful blues hollers. Lizzy is joined by a distinguished quartet of Colorado Roots musicians. 8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 2/28: $20. Regular: $25

Ghost Light

THU MAR 28 The improvisational wizards of Ghost Light play a shimmering psychedelic rock as the newest up and coming in the jamband scene. The fledgling supergroup out of Philly exudes a special chemistry with ethereal innovations and ecstatic jams. Live shows mix originals with featured songs from the Grateful Dead to Radiohead. Their 2018 inaugural tour kicked off with a sold-out show and appearances at Lockn’ Festival and High Sierra.

Individual members have played with Phil Lesh, Steve Kimock, Dave Schools, Marco Benevento, and more. Ghost Light is pianist Holly Bowling, guitarist Tom Hamilton (Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, American Babies), guitarist Raina Mullen (American Babies), bassist Steve Lyons (Nicos Gun), and drummer Scotty Zwang (Dopapod / RAQ). 8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 3/21: $25. Regular: $30

Front Country

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FRI APR 5 Roots pop Front Country has forged a sound hell bent on merging the musical past of bluegrass with the future. Melding traditional acoustic instruments with modern pop, their peculiar aesthetic produces songs that are intricate, intense and infectious. Their unique blend rises from individual members’ expertise in newgrass, classical guitar, jazz, honkey tonk, electropop, rock and world music. Their progressive-leaning compositions won them first prize at both Rocky Grass and Telluride Bluegrass Festivals before being invited to tour legendary anchors such as Old Settlers and MerleFest. 8:00 p.m. Early Bird through 3/29: $20. Regular: $25

CB FILM FESTIVAL

Monthly Film Series

The Crested Butte Film Series is held each month showing a powerful lineup of diverse and inspiring films, audience favorites and new independent cinematic masterpieces.

THU APR 18 Andy Irons: Kissed by God

THU DEC 20 Three Identical Strangers Three strangers are reunited by an astonishing coincidence after being born identical triplets, separated at birth, and adopted by three different families. Their jaw-dropping, feel-good story instantly becomes a global sensation complete with fame and celebrity, however, the fairy-tale reunion sets in motion a series of events that unearth an unimaginable secret. Running time: 96 minutes. Rated: PG-13.

7:00 p.m. $12

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THU JAN 17 Juliet, Naked

FRI DEC 28 Volkswagon presents Warren Miller’s Face of Winter

THU DEC 20 Three Identical Strangers

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WED JAN 2 The Dawn Wall

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Loving the unadulterated joys of winter is something we all have in common with the late, great Warren Miller. This year, athletes visit Chamonix, British Columbia, Alaska, Chile, Iceland and New Zealand.

Watch as world-class athletes carve the faces of remote mountain ranges and pursue the thrills of a life lived in high places. Running time: 100 minutes.

Not rated. 7:00 p.m. $17

WED JAN 2 The Dawn Wall In January 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb The Dawn Wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000-foot rock face in Yosemite National Park, California. The pair lived on the sheer vertical cliff for weeks, igniting a frenzy of global media attention. Sponsored by Aimee & Mitch Dryer and Julie & Andy McNeill. Running time: 100 minutes.

Not rated. 7:00 p.m. $12

THU JAN 17 Juliet, Naked Annie (Rose Byrne) is stuck in a long-term relationship with Duncan (Chris O’Dowd) — an obsessive fan of obscure rocker Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke). When the acoustic demo of Tucker’s hit record from 25 years ago surfaces, its release leads to a life-changing encounter with the elusive rocker himself. Running time: 97 minutes. Not rated. 7:00 p.m. $12

Oscar Short Films Bringing the world’s best short films to town, Crested Butte Film Festival teams with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Oscars folks) for the fourth consecutive year.

Come see all three nights of Oscar Nominated Best Short Films in three categories — Documentary, Live Action (scripted and acted stories) and Animation. See if your picks for best films win when they’re announced live at the 91st annual Academy Awards’ Oscar telecast on February 24. Running time: 120 minutes each night. Not yet rated. $12 per night FRI FEB 15 Documentary at 7:00 p.m.

SAT FEB 16 Live Action at 7:00 p.m.

SUN FEB 17 Animated at 2:00 p.m.

THU MAR 21 The Biggest Little Farm

CB FILM FESTIVAL

FRI DEC 28 Volkswagon presents Warren Miller’s Face of Winter

The inspirational story of how a Los Angeles foodie couple quit the city, moved an hour north of one of the most polluted metropolitan centers on Earth, and pursued their dream of growing every ingredient she could possibly want to cook with. CoSponsored by Mountain Roots Food Project.

Please join us for a delicious farm-to-table dinner at The Depot before the film highlighting the great work of Mountain Roots. Visit www.cbfilmfest.org for complete details. Running time: 91 minutes.

Not rated. Cocktails: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m.

Film: 8:00 p.m. $12 for film only. $50 for dinner and movie

THU APR 18 Andy Irons: Kissed by God Andy Irons was a three-time world surfing champion and the working-class hero of Kauai, Hawaii. He also struggled with bipolar disorder and opioid and alcohol addiction. As the opioid crisis rises to a national emergency in the United States, the untold story of Andy’s life serves to tear down the myths associated with these two ferocious diseases. Running time: 109 minutes. Not rated (but includes language and heavy drug use). 7:00 p.m. $12

Save th e Date

Crested Butte Film Festival THU SEP 26 – SUN SEP 29, 2019 Over 100 films. Four Days. One beautiful place. The Crested Butte Film Festival is a fall celebration of award-winning international films, filmmaker talks, celebrities, parties and events. Indulge your passion for film with narratives, documentaries, outdoor adventure, shorts and children’s films at a variety of local venues. Complete schedule available September 1 at www.cbfilmfest.org with a variety of pass options.

Photo by Chris Leising

LITERARY ARTS

Photo by Nathan Bilow

Literary Pu b Tour

SAT DEC 15 Immerse yourself in rich literary history while enjoying a few drinks along the way on this wonderful introduction to Crested Butte’s historic and contemporary writing scene. With prizes! Space is limited, book ahead.

4:30 – 6:30 p.m. $35 includes drinks

Craft Your Own Bio & Photo

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SAT JAN 12 & SUN JAN 13 The Art of Storytelling with Matthew Taylor This highly interactive and entertaining workshop gets to the heart of the ancient tradition of storytelling by helping you to find, craft and present your story. The workshop culminates in an optional, live “Moth” style Storytelling Showcase open to the public on Sunday, January 13 at 6:00 p.m. Instructor: Matthew Taylor. 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. both days. $150

MON JAN 14 & 21 Workshop your personal and professional endeavors into a cohesive, effective and professional bio for websites, gallery showings, publications and other venues. Learn basic requirements for choosing quality and size-appropriate photos and receive an artist headshot. Supplementary editing and photo services available for additional fee. Geared to artists, but any profession is welcome. Subsidized by the Crested Butte Creative District. Actual course value: $200. Participants pay $25 administrative fee only.

Instructor: Molly Murfee. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. $25

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LITERARY ARTS

SUN JAN 20 Creative Writing Taster Series — Write Your Way Forward

SAT FEB 2 Create Your Own Sustainable Website

Need help keeping on track with your writing?

Generate momentum and discover new aspects of your writing in this half-day writing and motivational workshop. Explore new parts of an existing project, or a new idea with fun prompts and writing exercises.

Instructor: Alissa Johnson. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $35

You, yes you, can learn modern web development to create a sleek, portable, fully functional website.

Using new technology, build a site that works seamlessly on your browser and phone. Best of all, you maintain it yourself, for free. Instructor: Bruce Eckel. 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. $50

TUE JAN 29, FEB 26 & MAR 26 Literary Salon Series

SUN FEB 3 Creative Writing Taster Series — Mapping Your Memoir

A networking event for writers, readers and anyone with a professional interest in literature to discuss writing and make new friends. Every Salon hosts guest speakers, making for an informative, lively event. Last Tuesday of every month. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free

You have a powerful story to tell. Learn to organize your life experiences into a compelling, coherent narrative mapping the pivotal moments, and developing a structure in this daylong writing workshop. Instructor: Juanita Ramsey-Jevne.

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $60

Creative Writing Taster Series —

En vironm ental Writing THU FEB 7 Deeply explore environmental

literature modern-day greats such as Edward Abbey and Wallace Stegner to discover their secrets of influencing policy and culture while telling a story. Dip into the nuances of powerful persuasion, incorporating research, and stirring emotions. Make conscious decisions about the “character” of landscape and its emotive impact in your own writing. Instructor: Molly Murfee.

5:30 – 8:30 p.m. $40

LITERARY ARTS

Scorn Not the Sonnet!

TUE FEB 12 Just in time for Valentine’s Day, learn the history and craft of the sonnet.

Combining passionate feeling with precise logic, expansive form with tight turns, the sonnet is a lively combination of about 140 syllables, now nearly 800 years old. Instructor: David Rothman.

At the Art Studio. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. $35

SAT FEB 16 From Microfiche to Manuscript — Researching & Writing Historical Narrative Learn to research historical material and utilize effective methodologies to tell engaging stories that take on a life of their own! Find out how to best use local archives and effectively draw on many sources, including oral histories, to find the historical content you need. Get started researching and writing your own historical narrative through guided exercises.

Instructors: Author Cara Guerrieri and Curator Nel Burkett. 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. $45

Pinot & Noir —

David Rothman

MON FEB 18 Writing with Purpose & Passion Commemorate President’s Day by practicing your First Amendment privileges and writing for a change! Does getting politically active feel intimidating? Gain the skills and confidence to research, organize and write influential pieces such as letters to congressional representatives, newspaper editors, land management agencies and beyond. Includes resources on tracking the issues, collecting contacts, and getting informed. Instructor: Molly Murfee. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. $35

Mystery Writing Worksh op

Barbara Nickless

SAT FEB 23 Get the inside scoop on mystery writing from an award-winning and bestselling author. Learn structure, create compelling characters, plant clues and red herrings, bury the bodies, and handle that essential requirement of the modern thriller — the twist. Instructor: Barbara Nickless. 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. $65 includes wine tasting

Mini Noir Festival

Kevin J. Anderson

Alex Dalh

LITERARY ARTS

Murder in th e Mountains

Jørn Lier Horst

FRI FEB 22 & SAT FEB 23 A thrilling weekend celebrating all things murder and mystery, including author conversations, a live panel exchange with Scottish crime writers, mystery writing workshop, youth forensic workshop, film noir showing, “Noir in the Bar” event, and more! A full schedule and details can be found at crestedbuttearts.org/literaryarts. Prices and times vary.

Molly Murfee

Ivy Walker

Regenerations Sampler

SAT MAR 2 To regenerate means to bring into renewed existence. Capitalizing on the qualities of winter, get creative with writing and visual art to connect with the stillness, beauty, solace and grief in nature. Make art with the landscape using introduced and natural materials. Capture senses, details and metaphor through writing. Hear readings from nature writers and philosophers. Snowshoe through untrammeled forest with shelter at the Magic Meadows Yurt. Instructors: Ivy Walker and Molly Murfee. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $65

SUN MAR 3 Sunday Puzzle!

In the tradition of Weekend Edition’s Sunday Puzzle with Will Shortz, join other word lovers for a morning of coffee and word puzzles — with prizes! Grab a beverage and make yourself comfortable for an hour of mind-melting word games and brainteasers. Compete against others for the title of weekend puzzle master, and you may even go home with a lapel pin! At Townie Books.

10:00 a.m. $5

LITERARY ARTS

Lim erick Writing Workshop

THU MAR 14 Learn the history and craft of everyone’s favorite short, humorous verse! Often nonsensical, frequently ribald (but always topical), write your own and enter to win our 2019 Limerick Competition with a live reading on St Patty’s Day! Instructor: David Rothman. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. $40 includes Irish cuisine

SUN MAR 17 Limerick Competition & Reading Photo by Nathan Bilow

“We write to taste life twice, in th e mom ent and in retrospect.”

Anais Nin

Photo by Nathan Bilow

LITERARY ARTS

Ch ildren’s

Book Festival

SAT MAR 16 Join us for readings, story time, illustration and writing workshops, games, food and more!

Dress up as your favorite book character for a prize. Kids and their families of all ages are welcome.

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free

Lim erick Competition & Reading

SUN MAR 17 Join us for our first annual Limerick Competition! Show us your most clever, irreverent and humorous verse for amazing prizes. Take our limerick-writing workshop on March 14 to hone your skills. Celebrity judges, drink specials, and conviviality equal the perfect St. Patty’s Day celebration! For a full list of contest details, visit www.crestedbuttearts.org/literaryarts.

6:00 p.m. $10 to enter, free to attend

MON MAR 18 – APR 8 Exploring & Excavating Your Story

SAT MAY 25 Drunks, Poachers & Renegades

Learn to tell your story — be it fiction, memoir or creative non-fiction, this workshop inspires you to bring your story to life with new confidence, direction and skill and get your creative energy flowing. Mondays for four weeks. Instructor: Shelley Read. 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. $30 / session or $120 for all 3

Get inspired to write your family memoir! Learn to develop strong beginnings and get tips on piquing reader interest. Leave with a meaningful story or snippet of your family history and a plan for moving forward. Instructor: Cara Guerrieri.

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $35

GALLERY SHOWS

Art Studio Gallery

December 15– April 15

Painting by Audrey Anderson

ArtWalk

Our Featured Artists at the Art Studio Gallery hold an Opening Reception at each ArtWalk. Stop by our cozy nook to meet the artists, enjoy a snack or glass of wine, and browse our showing of local artwork. Strolling is free, art is available for purchase. 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

ARTWALK DATES: SAT DEC 29; SAT JAN 12; SAT FEB 16; THU MAR 14

Painting by Peggy Stenmark

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GALLERY SHOWS

FEATURING THE WORK OF FIVE OF OUR OUTSTANDING workshop instructors, downtown shoppers will fall in love with the variety of giftable, one-of-a-kind items handcrafted by this talented group.

Peggy Stenmark Using strong design and rich color in watercolors and acrylics, Peggy paints the scenes of Crested Butte often overlooked by others, finding Peggy Stenmark beauty in unusual places, inspiring people to take a closer peek into their surroundings.

Mary Tuck “Eclectic creativity is the breath of life!” exclaims Mary.

Mary works in all mediums — acrylics, watercolor and Precious Metal Clay Mary Tuck being some of her favorites. Here she shows handmade jewelry, small acrylic paintings and silk scarves.

Laura Elm Laura spontaneously integrates words and creatures onto finely crafted studio ceramics, drawings and paintings.

Strikingly original images with lush, Laura Elm verdant pattern and repetition allow the meditative qualities of color and form to evolve with each piece.

Audrey Anderson Watercolor has a way of reaching into the soul of artist Audrey Anderson, inspiring deep creativity. Her lightinfused watercolors are inspired by Audrey Anderson places dear to her.

Audrey also works with fabric art collages from fragments normally discarded.

Suzanne Pierson Suzanne makes unique and treasured watercolors of memorable adventures in the mountain paradise of Crested Butte — Suzanne Pierson brilliant with wildflowers and forests printed on easy to pack, ready to hang metal prints.

Christina Stillwagon Formally trained, Christina Stillwaggon focused on glass flameworking in her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Alfred Christina Stillwagon University. Here she shows an assortment of finely crafted stained-glass hangings.

Laura Elm

Mary Tuck

Suzanne Pierson

Christina Stillwagon

GALLERY SHOWS

Piper Gallery Cedar Kesh et:

“Tree Hugging Cowgirl”

MON DEC 3 – DEC 31 Painting the changing landscape en plein air, Cedar Keshet’s goal is to raise viewers’ awareness of wild and other places in the Western USA that will be, or have been, impacted by human activity.

Opening Reception: Friday, December 7. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

MON DEC 31 – JAN 28 Steve Griggs: “End with a Comma ...”

MON JAN 28 – FEB 25 Arden Saunders: “Every Angle”

Award-winning watercolorist Steve Griggs’ show provides a brief second to catch your breath and enter into a series of visual short stories, poems or reflections designed to invite you into a larger story. Opening Reception: Tuesday, January 1. 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Investigating structures that are at once organic and intuitive, Arden manipulates plywood to create unique forms that carry a sense of movement, physicality and mass. Opening Reception: Wednesday, February 13. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

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the people who love enjoying them, Sarah combines figure and landscape painting to capture moments only found in deep nature. This collection was created especially for a town in love with the outdoors.

Opening Reception: Friday, March 1. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sarah Schmidt:

“Happy Trails”

GALLERY SHOWS

MON FEB 25 – MAR 18 Inspired by the trails and

MON MAR 18 – APRIL 8 Tina Gramann: “Asian Barbie in Rural Colorado”

MON APR 8 – 9 Stepping Stones 30th Annual Art Show Young artists from six months

Go on a visual tour of rural Colorado with Asian Barbie Doll as your guide. This unique and conceptual collection explores identity and race set against an alpine backdrop. Opening Reception: Saturday, March 23. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

to five years present a compilation of their work.

Come celebrate the creativity of the children of Stepping Stones with an Opening Reception for the artists, followed by a stage performance. Opening Reception & Performance: Tuesday, April 9. Art Show: 5:00 p.m. Performance: 6 – 7 p.m. Free

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Art Classes & Workshops Clay Studio Private Art Lessons Gallery & Shop Art Events & Parties Shared Artist’s Space Paint Your Own Pottery

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 All at the Art Studio!

Photo by Nathan Bilow

Holiday Season

Easter

SAT DEC 15. 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

SAT APR 13. 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Martin Luther King Weekend

Mother’s Day

SAT JAN 20. 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

SAT MAY 4. 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Valentine’s Day

Father’s Day

SAT FEB 2. 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

SAT JUN 8. 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

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Choose from a variety of fun mediums and projects. Take one class, several or all of them! Monthly December 19 through April 24.

WED DEC 19 Leather Bracelets with Silver Wire Wrapping Use the jewelry tools of plyers, hammers and anvils to crimp and shape waves, curls and decorative patterns on your three-strap leather bracelet. Instructor: Mary Tuck.

2:15 – 4:15 p.m. $35

MON JAN 14 Upcycle & Reimagine Use surprising, unusual, and previously used household items and other objects to play and experiment and create works of art. Instructor: Carol Connor.

3:45 – 6:15 p.m. $40

Learn color mixing, blending techniques, working with foreground and background, and composition. Instructor: Mary Tuck.

3:45 – 6:00 p.m. $40

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WORKSHOPS & CLASSES TUE FEB 12 Art For Ages 11–14 Acrylic Painting on Canvas

WED MAR 27 Photography Skills with Lydia Stern Work with composition, light, exposure, settings and editing to capture candid “lifestyle” moments.

Instructor: Lydia Stern. 2:15 – 6:15 p.m. $65

WED APR 24 Beaded Jewelry Make beautiful beaded jewelry pieces, including necklaces, bracelets or earrings. Instructor: Mary Tuck. 2:15 – 5:15 p.m. $45

Photo by Nathan Bilow

Wh eel Throwing Worksh ops

FRI DEC 21 – MAR 29 Start your own journey on the potter’s wheel and into the joy of clay, or continue to the next level through expert guidance. Ages 12 and up. Instructor: Laura Elm. Weekly on Fridays December 21 through March 29.

3:00 – 6:00 p.m. $75 / session

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Creativity & Cocktails Series

Learn and work your way through a rotating series of fun and approachable art experiences while sipping on cocktails.

All supplies and your first drink (for those over 21) included. No experience necessary.

Monthly December 27 through May 21.

Instructor: Mary Tuck

Photo by Mary Tuck

Artwork by Mary Tuck

THU DEC 27 Sip & Silks

TUE MAR 26 Wood Panels & Whiskey

Using Alter Ego Dyes, learn a two-dye-in-one-bath technique to create a beautiful, 54-inch, dual colored, silk cut velvet scarf with fringe and a varied pattern. At the Art Studio. 5:15 – 7:15 p.m. $50

Paint A Winter Welcome in acrylics on a pre-made rustic wood panel. In the Center for the Arts Lobby.

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $45

Photo by Mary Tuck

Photo by Nathan Bilow

TUE JAN 15 Drawing & Daquiris

TUE APR 23 Leather & Liquor

Blend, layer and mix with the luxurious and smooth Prismacolor colored pencils for a framed final piece.

In the Center for the Arts Lobby. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $40

Use the jewelry tools of plyers, hammers and anvils to crimp and shape waves, curls and decorative patterns on your three-strap leather bracelet. Instructor: Mary Tuck.

In the Center for the Arts Lobby. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $40

Artwork by Mary Tuck

Photo by Mary Tuck

TUE FEB 26 Canvases & Cocktails

TUE MAY 21 Beaded Jewelry & Beverages

Use color choice, layers, brushes and straight edge blades to create an abstract mood acrylic painting. In the Center for the Arts Lobby. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $40

Make beaded jewelry pieces — a necklace, bracelet or earrings – while sipping on springtime beverages. In the Center for the Arts Lobby. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $50

Sip &Stitch SUN DEC 30 Embroidered Bloom Cuff

SUN FEB 24 Sashiko Mending

Transfer a pre-printed simple floral design onto fabric, using embroidery stitches to create a pretty cuff bracelet.

Sashiko, a Japanese embroidery technique is simple, elegant and practical. Use it to fix a pair of jeans, or make a patch for any item.

SUN MAR 24 Leaves of Green Potholder Learn basic modern folk embroidery to stitch lovely leaf shapes on a potholder.

Winter Watercolor & Wine Series

Grab a glass of wine and learn to paint a watercolor masterpiece with step-by-step instruction on set up, wash and watercolor techniques, composition and more. Beginners welcome! Instructor: Suzanne Pierson. At the Center for the Arts. Held one Thursday a month January 3 through May 2. $45 TUE DEC 18. 5:15 – 7:45 p.m.

THU JAN 3. 4:45 – 7:15 p.m.

THU FEB 14. 5:15 – 7:45 p.m.

THU MAR 14. 4:45 – 7:15 p.m.

THU APR 4. 5:15 – 7:45 p.m.

THU MAY 2. 5:15 – 7:45 p.m.

Artwork by Suzanne Pierson

Painting Topic Chickadee Patience A Time to Reflect For the Love of Trees March Wabbit Spring Awakening Vaca de Mayo!

Technique Focus Balance and color Water concepts Repetition and rhythm Washes and texture techniques Study of light and shadow (at the Art Studio) Color and MOOOvement (aka: “Holy Cow, it’s May!)

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Su nday

Incorporate different decorative hand sewing, embroidery or applique techniques onto fabric, house-wares or clothing while sipping on a tasty beverage.

Instructor: Laura Elm. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $45

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Artowrk by Steve Griggs

Watercolor Painting

with Energy & Freedom

SAT JAN 26 Renowned watercolorist Steve Griggs teaches participants lively watercolor painting techniques with free and generous brush strokes. Try a variety of strategies and techniques to create loose, intuitive and spontaneous effects. Steve also demonstrates his techniques for participants in both the morning and afternoon. 9:00 – 4:00 p.m. $185 includes all materials

Photo by Nathan Bilow

THU JAN 10, FEB 7 & MAR 7 Mud Wrestling Grab a partner for a fun evening getting your hands dirty sculpting sake cups, sushi bowls, jewelry dishes, and more out of clay. Includes supplies and a drink!

Instructor: Laura Elm. Monthly January 10 through March 7. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $55 / pair

MON JAN 14 & 21 Craft Your Bio & Photo Workshop your personal and professional endeavors into a cohesive, effective and professional bio for websites, gallery showings, publications and other venues. Learn basic requirements for choosing quality and size-appropriate photos and receive an artist headshot. Supplementary editing and photo services available for additional fee. Geared to artists, but any profession is welcome. Subsidized by the Crested Butte Creative District. Actual course value: $200.

Participants pay $25 administrative fee only.

Instructor: Molly Murfee. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. $25

Photo by Nathan Bilow

WED JAN 30 – FEB 20

Practice realistic drawing skills using graphite, charcoal and colored pencil. Learn how to “see” like an artist while studying perspective, value and anatomy, using both indoor and outdoor subjects for inspiration. Instructor: Mary Tuck. Wednesdays for four weeks.

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $80 + $15 supply fee

Pastel Painting Series

THE ART STUDIO

Drawing Skills

Artwork by Becky Chapell

MON FEB 11 – 25 Create a series of pastel paintings to be hung as a collection. Use various materials for an underpainting with exciting effects, producing a rich quality by setting the mood, feel and richness of the final piece. Open to all levels. Instructor: Becky Chappell. Mondays for three weeks.

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $75 + $10 supply fee Photo by Nathan Bilow

MON FEB 4 – TUE FEB 5 PMC Precious Metal Clay Jewelry Making Mold and shape PMC silver clay into beautiful pendants, rings and earrings that are fired in a tabletop kiln in this two-day workshop. Instructor: Mary Tuck. 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. each day. $60 + $50 supply fee

Photo by Ivy Walker

SAT MAR 2 Regenerations Sampler To regenerate means to bring into renewed existence.

Capitalizing on the qualities of winter, get creative with writing and visual art to connect with the stillness, beauty, solace and grief in nature. Make art with the landscape using introduced and natural materials.

Capture senses, details and metaphor through writing.

Hear readings from nature writers and philosophers.

Snowshoe through untrammeled forest with shelter at the Magic Meadows Yurt. Instructors: Ivy Walker and Molly Murfee. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $65

THE ART STUDIO

Photo by Nathan Bilow

WED MAR 6, 13 & 20 Sunset Plein Air Watercolor Paint during the golden hour of mountain sunsets while learning color mixing techniques, how to create small thumbnail value studies, and incorporating compositional guidelines. Drop in for one session or take all three sessions at a discounted rate. Instructor: Zach Bauer. Wednesdays for three weeks. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. $40 per session or $105 for all 3

MON APR 22 – MAY 20 Application of Color Principles in Dynamic Drawing / Painting Participants investigate the Itten theory of color in hue, value, intensity, simultaneity, proportional application and how to apply those theoretical principles to studio work. Instructor: Don Seastrum.

Mondays for five weeks. 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. $145

Painting in th e Snow with Dawn Coeh n

MON MAR 18 – WED MAR 20 Paint the beauty and glory of winter in oils on canvas! Learn to paint in outdoor winter conditions while gaining skills in color mixing, shadow and light effects, and scouting great places to capture the sublimity of snow, ice and water. Instructor: Dawn Cohen.

9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. $140 + $35 supply fee

Th e Character of Place —

An Artist Workshop in Lucca,Italy

SEP 13 – 25, 2019 Journey to the fabled walled Tuscan city of Lucca for an intensive 11-day professional development workshop for working artists with experience in any or all of the three areas of theatre, two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. Use the arts to explore the idea of “the character of place” as an integral aspect of the aesthetic narrative. In partnership with the Center for the Arts and the Vita Institute for the Arts, providing unconventional, continuing educational and professional explorations for artists to bring their own expressions into the world and advance an interdisciplinary dialogue. For more information on this extraordinary opportunity, visit the Center’s website at www.crestedbuttearts.org/Vita-Institute. Instructors: Dr. Paul Edwards (Acting / Playwriting); Dr. Don Seastrum (Two-Dimensional Art); Jennifer Wells (Three-Dimensional Art).

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Wh isk(e)y Sch ool

CULINAARY & VINTNER ARTS

Culinary & Vintner

Whisk(e)y curious? Get a handle on the basics of the most popular spirit in America! Each session includes a sample tasting of a variety of top-shelf bottles.

Sign up for two or more Whisk(e)y School sessions and receive $5 off each session. At Center for the Arts Lobby. Instructor: Sommelier & Spirits Expert Aaron Tomcak.

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $40 per session

WED DEC 12 Whisk(e)ys of the World Discover how to taste the difference between rye, bourbon, Scotch and Irish whisk(e)ys.

THU JAN 24 Strictly Scotch Study the nuances of Scotch, including the role of peat, chill filtration and Scotland’s whisky making regions, as well as how to nose, taste and evaluate different Scotches.

THU FEB 28 Strictly Bourbon Learn how distilleries mix corn, charred new oak and time to make bourbon.

THU MAR 7 Laws Whiskey House Experts from Denver-based Laws Whiskey House are on hand to discuss their top-shelf, awardwinning whiskeys.

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THU DEC 13 Easy as Pie

SUN JAN 13 & 27 Homebrewing Series

Just in time for the holidays, learn to mix, roll and bake perfect flaky pie crust in this hands-on class. Master decorative techniques to make lattice-top fruit pies sure to impress all your guests! Instructor: Baker / Chef Rachel Alter.

5:30 – 8:00 p.m. $60

Learn how to turn yeast, hops, grain and water into high-quality beer right at home! In each class, beginner and advanced homebrewers alike brew a batch of all-grain beer from start to finish and return home with a growler of beer! Students do not need to attend both classes, but those who do get a $10 discount! At Irwin Brewing. Instructor: Brewer’s Assistant Sean Feese. 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. $40 per class

WED JAN 9 Indian Cuisine Perfect for chilly winter nights, learn to make traditional Indian vindaloo curry — a tangy, spicy Goan dish especially beloved in Britain. Throughout the class, hone basic knife skills to transform your cooking. Leave with a recipe to use at home and a belly full of delicious food! At the Nordic Inn. Instructor: Chef Ivan Giani. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $60

THU JAN 17 Stone Soup — Improvisational Cooking Inspired by the folk story of stone soup, learn how to transform whatever’s in your refrigerator into an easy and delicious soup with homemade stock. The best part? Each attendee brings an ingredient to contribute to the meal you make and enjoy in class!

At Studio West. Instructor: Baker / Chef Rachel Alter.

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $55

Tour de Forks SUMMER 2019

The deliscious, signature fundraising series for the Center with epicurean delights and architectural marvels.

Schedule released in April!

Photo by Nathan Bilow

CULINAARY & VINTNER ARTS

THU FEB 7 Couples Class — A Trip to Bologna

WED FEB 13 Couples Class — Aphrodisiac Cooking

Learn the secrets of regional cuisine from Italy’s hottest foodie destination in a romantic date night with your special someone. Feel like you’re in the motherland as you concoct an authentic meal in this hands-on class, including making your own pasta for delicious ragu bolognese! Instructor: Chef Michael Busse. 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. $130 per couple

Turn up the heat this Valentine’s Day as you learn to cook delectable dishes with your sweetheart. This romantic three-course dinner includes Watermelon, Pomegranate and Champagne Granita; Oysters Valentine; and Molten Chocolate Cake — a menu sure to get you in the mood! At the Nordic Inn. Instructor: Chef Ivan Giani. 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. $130 per couple Photo by Nathan Bilow

WED FEB 27 Sausage Making

SAT MAR 9 French Macarons

Ever wondered how the sausage is made? Explore the world of fresh sausage as you learn to prepare, season, grind and stuff your own links in different styles and with three types of meat — beef, elk and wild boar.

Return home with recipes and samples from class.

Great for hunters! At the Nordic Inn. Instructor: Chef Ivan Giani. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $65

Elevate your baking to the next level as you learn to master the macaron. Though macarons are notoriously finicky — even for accomplished pastry chefs — with expert, hands-on instruction students learn to create colorful, elegant pastries that look as though they’re fresh from a Parisian patisserie. Return home with recipes and macarons from class to share.

At Wildflour Sweets. Instructor: Pastry Chef Danielle Riesz Gutter. 12:15 – 3:30 p.m. $80

Sa ve th e Date!

CRESTED BUTTE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL: JULY 24 – 28, 2019 A Benefit for the Center for the Arts Seminars, elevated dining events, food pairings and more as world-class national, regional and local chefs pair up with well-known and boutique wineries.

Photo by Nathan Bilow

FUNDRAISING & SUPPORT

FUNDRAISING & SUPPORT

March Fourth Winter Season 2017–2018 Photo by Nathan Bilow

THU JAN 31 & FRI FEB 1 An Evening with Chris Robinson Brotherhood

Live Music

THU FEB 21 Pat Green

Live Music

SAT MAR 2 Regenerations Sampler

Literary Arts

MON FEB 25 – MAR 18 Sarah Schmidt: “Happy Trails”

Piper Gallery

THU MAR 28 Ghost Light

Live Music

Grammy award-winning, Father of Newgrass

TUE JAN 22

Sam Bush

Winter Season