Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival Program 2014 by Kathy Amen Design

Dear Wine & Food Connoisseurs W E A R E T H R I L L E D Y O U H AV E chosen Crested Butte as your home this weekend! The festival will simply compliment the amazing array of offerings already found here in beautiful Crested Butte. We are proud to be partnering this year with the Crested Butte Center for the Arts. There is a natural synergy with the Center that we saw through the Tour de Forks. Since the Center has this excitement for the culinary arts already established, our collaboration with them is truly the perfect pairing. We have always wanted this event to benefit the community — and working with the Center fulfills this mission. The Center provides a home for the arts in Crested Butte with live performances in music, dance, theatre, and comedy as well as classes in the visual arts and dance. With a core value of accessibility, inclusiveness and diversity to the arts, the Center strives to create a facility whose doors are open to everyone. I’m privileged to be a part of this amazing organization, and I couldn’t think of a more fitting non-profit for this event. Thank you to the Center for the Arts for being such a great event partner. I would also like to thank the supporters of the event, including Carol Ann May, John Kozyak and the patron sponsors, our sponsors including American Summits, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, the wineries and winemakers, host restaurants, talented chefs, and event volunteers. Thank you for the generous donation of your time and talents to our cause. It’s now your time to relax and enjoy the amazing mountain scenery, the festival’s culinary and wine offerings, and some great mountain company! Sincerely,

Founder, Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival

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Event Schedule Our Generous Sponsors Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner & Chefs Winemaker Dinner & Chefs Farm to Table Dinner & Chefs Other Featured Chefs Featured Sommeliers & Wine Makers Chalk Art at the Grand Tasting Grand Tasting Winery Guide About the Center

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THURSDAY, JULY 10 10:30 a.m. SEMINAR: A HISTORY OF MALBEC — ONE OF THE FIVE BORDEAUX GRAPES at a Private Residence with Peter Maxwell of Maxwell’s Steakhouse. 12:00 p.m. WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL KICKOFF CELEBRATION PLUS WINE 101: FINDING WINES THAT MATCH YOU at Maxwell’s Steakhouse with Sommelier Kathryn LaTour. 1:30 p.m. SEMINAR: MIXOLOGY — BALANCING FLAVOR & AROMA IN ARTISAN COCKTAILS at Montanya’s Distillery with owner / distiller Karen Hoskin. 3:30 p.m. SEMINAR: ROSÉS — MAN ENOUGH TO DRINK PINK at Tracker’s Lounge with Master Sommelier Damon Ornowski and Shelley Sale. 6:00 p.m. CELEBRITY CHEF TOUR DINNER BENEFITTING THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION at Uley’s Cabin with Chef Kate Ladoulis, Django’s, Chef Troy Guard, TAG, Chef Lon Symensma, ChoLon, and Chef Eric Jaeger, CBMR. FRIDAY, JULY 11 9:00 a.m. VIP BREAKFAST at festival founder Jeff Hermanson’s home. Invitation only. 10:30 a.m. SEMINAR: RIEDEL GLASSWARE — TASTE THE DIFFERENCE! at The Wooden Nickel with Doug Reed. 1:30 p.m. SEMINAR: THIN SKINNED RED WINES at Marchitelli’s Gourmet Noodle with Master Sommelier Damon Ornowski. 3:30 p.m. SEMINAR: WINES FROM THE RHONE REGION OF FRANCE at the Irwin Building Deck with Judy Byron, Grand Vin. 6:00 p.m. WINEMAKER DINNER at a private residence with Chef Jason Vernon, Soupçon, Michael Marchitelli, Marchitelli’s Gourmet Noodle, Winemaker Joe Buckel, Sutcliffe Vineyards, and guest chefs. Includes an exclusive invitation to the Crested Butte Plein Air Invitational Patrons Preview after dinner. continued on next page

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SATURDAY, JULY 12 10:00 a.m. WINE HIKE & GOURMET PICNIC LUNCH with Sommelier Aaron Tomcak and Chef Ashley Odom, Feast & Merriment . Offered in partnership with the CB Wildflower Festival. 10:30 a.m. SEMINAR: BEYOND MARY’S & MIMOSA’S — AN EXPLORATION INTO A NEW BREAKFAST COCKTAIL with Liz Satterlee, East Side Bistro. At the CB Plein Air Invitational Patrons Tent. 2:30 p.m. GRAND TASTING at Big Mine Ice Arena with Crested Butte Music Festival String Quartet. 5:00 p.m. FARM TO TABLE DINNER at Soir at the Sunflower, with Chef Kalon Wall and Sommelier Jeff Kunde. Private event open to Culinary Champion Sponsors. 7:30 p.m. DESSERT EXTRAVAGANZA at a private residence with Chef Noah French, Sugarmill, and Sommelier Shelley Sale. SUNDAY, JULY 13 10:00 a.m. BURSTING WITH BUBBLES BRUNCH at Bonez with Chef David Wooding and Sommelier Aaron Tomcak.

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CENTER FOR THE ARTS BOARD MEMBERS Melissa Belkin President Carol May President Elect Gail Digate Past President Marj O’Reilly Secretary Jason Napoli Treasurer Joel Benisch John Bruno Missy Chamberland Cjay Clark Heather Featherman

Don Haver Sarah Keene Gloria Kern Cynthia Peatross Donna Rozman

Randi Stroh Jennifer Brody Stephanie Juneau Shaun Matusewicz Tom Steuer

CENTER FOR THE ARTS STAFF Jenny Birnie Executive Director Laura De Felice Program Director Melissa Mason ASCA Program Director Molly Murfee Marketing Director

Heidi Bogart Development Director Stephanie Blewett Operations Director Tricia Seeberg Website Administration Mattison Brown Technical Director

P.O. Box 1819 • 606 6th St. • Crested Butte, Colorado 81224 Ph: (970) 349–7487 • Fax: (970) 349–5626 • www.crestedbuttearts.org

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Benefitting the James Beard Foundation T H E C R E S T E D B U T T E W I N E & F O O D F E S T I VA L is excited to welcome back the Celebrity Chef Tour benefitting the James Beard Foundation to this year’s event. This Crested Butte stop of the Tour includes two fabulous evenings of incredible multicourse dinners prepared by notable chefs and matched with amazing wines presented by Colorado Master Sommeliers. These spectacular events will be staged in a beatutiful setting of Uley’s Cabin at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Proceeds will benefit the James Beard Foundation.

F O U N D E D I N 1986, T H E J A M E S B E A R D F O U N D AT I O N is dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and nurturing America’s culinary heritage and diversity in order to elevate the appreciation of our culinary excellence. A cookbook author and teacher with an encyclopedic knowledge about food, James Beard, who died in 1985, was a champion of American cuisine. He helped educate and mentor generations of professional chefs and food enthusiasts. Today, the Beard Foundation continues in the same spirit by administering a number of diverse programs that include educational initiatives, food industry awards, scholarships to culinary schools, and publications, and by maintaining the historic James Beard House in New York City’s Greenwich Village as a “performance space” for visiting chefs. For more information, please visit photo by Nathan Bilow jamesbeard.org. WW W.CRESTEDBUTTEW INE. C OM

Experience the Ultimate in Dining at the Celebrity Tour Dinner at Uley’s Cabin P A RT O F T H E C R E S T E D B U T T E W I N E & F O O D F E S T I VA L is the much sought Celebrity Chef Tour. The Celebrity Chef Tour was begun in 2004 as a way to bring the unique experience of dining at New York City’s historic James Beard House to cities around the country. Celebrity Chef Tour dinners feature some of the nation’s top chefs coming together to create a fantastic multiple course dinner, paired with some great premium wines and authentic Belgian beers. Each a work of artistry and craftsmanship, the Celebrity Chef Tour travels to cities around the country bringing photo by Nathan Bilow once-in-a-lifetime dinners to venues in Hawaii, Seattle, New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Philadelphia and now Crested Butte. Each dinner also helps to benefit the James Beard Foundation, which is dedicated to celebrating, preserving and nurturing America’s culinary heritage through educational initiatives and scholarships to culinary schools. Chef Kate Ladoulis is the owner and chef of the internationally-inspired, small-plate bistro Django’s Restaurant and Wine Bar. Formally trained at the French Culinary Institute in New York and the International Chocolate Academy, Kate was recently honored as a Celebrity Chef at the James Beard House in New York City. She thrives on setting the trends, exploring new flavors in new textures and formats with all of the exciting new developments in food chemistry and technique. Her philosophy is to keep her food fresh, her menu evolving and the dining adventurous.

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Chef Troy Guard sculpted his distinct multicultural, globe-trotting style first with fusion legend Roy Yamaguchi in Hawaii. With his own restaurant in Denver, TAG, he has realized his vision of Continental Social Food — a combination of his Hawaiian roots, Pan Asian expertise and fresh, Colorado ingredients. His TAG Raw Bar serving innovative and personalized bowls, sushi and sashimi, was named by Westword as one of “Denver’s 10 Best New Restaurants of 2011” and by 5280 Magazine as one of the “Top 25 Restaurants in 2012 and 2013.” Chef Lon Symensa has travelled the world seeking culinary experience. Two Michelin two-star restaurants in the south of France. The acclaimed Arzak restaurant in San Sebastian, Spain. Southeast Asia and China with renowned chefs Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Gray Kunz. In New York City — Jean-Georges’ iconic Southeast Asian inspired restaurant, Spice Market. Four years at Buddakan, winner of a coveted New York Times two star review. Chef Lon Symensma brings these travels to life in ChoLon, his Denver restaurant featuring inspired interpretations of traditional dishes found across the continent. Chef Eric Jaeger A Colorado native, Chef Eric trained in Denver restaurants working for many of the top chefs in Colorado including serving as Sous Chef at two of the top jazz clubs in the city. He spent four years in Telluride perfecting his trade before taking the Executive Chef position in Crested Butte for the Conference Center. Chef Eric has an elegant style of cooking using clean, fresh flavors. His philosophy is rudimentary, “Food tastes good. It’s my job to simply accent and present the natural flavors.”

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A Special Evening with Local Renowned Chefs Beneath Crested Butte Mountain at Lacy Ranch T H E W O R K I N G L A C Y R A N C H S I T S P E R C H E D inside 750 acres beneath Crested Butte Mountain. Through gently curved windows Quarter horses graze outside in the eight surrounding pastures. It is a true ranch home in the grandest of styles. Hand painted wallpaper and overstuffed supple leather chairs neighbor the reclaimed oak floors that welcome spurs and boots — the marks adding more character as the years wear on. The home is constructed around treasure-hunted antique pieces — the heart pine Austrian door that welcomes you, the French chandelier boldly forged from iron, each cabinet knob in the kitchen a different antique prize recovered from the trove. John Ingham Native American oil originals and Ben Eaton ironwork compliment saddle worked bar stools and delicate light scones of lace-like glass. Chef Jason Vernon of Soupçon Bistro prepares cuisine in the realm of excellence. He relishes in the romantic nuances of the French countryside with its deep history and leisurely pace of life. The aesthetic attention to detail characteristic of that region leaks into Jason’s style as he sculpts dishes infused with passion and respect for ingredients and technique. Guided by the fresh offerings of the seasons, Jason’s food becomes a heartfelt expression and sensual celebration of life. Formally trained at photo by Nathan Bilow the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Jason refined his prowess at such prestigious dining establishments as the Stanford Landmark, Chicago Four Seasons, Emeril Lagasse’s Nola in New Orleans, and RK, an American Brasserie in New York City. He is Tour de Fork’s only four time winner of the Chefs on the Edge competition. Jason will be joined by two guest chefs. A meal with Chef Michael Marchitelli is as much about the entertainment as it is about the food. Chef Michael is a Crested Butte classic, armed with a cooking repertoire stocked with family recipes from his mother,

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grandmother and father’s Italian heritage. Not surprisingly, Chef Michael began cooking at 10. Professionally he opened his first culinary endeavor, a New Orleans blues bar in Pennsylvania, with his mother. He immediately fell in love. The family tradition continues, as Michael serves the food he grew up on at Marchitelli’s Gourmet Noodle. His 17 years at “the Noodle” have garnered him a faithful following from the restaurant, as he now sews up his seasons touring as a private chef. Give the Italian a glass of wine and be ready for a raucous good time. Chef David Wooding, Chef de Cuisine of the new The Red Room, loves to feed people. A daring chef, he thrives on choosing his vegetables “off the truck,” at the beck and call of whatever is available that day. This is where his creativity excels. Southern cooking infuses his food, but so does French, Italian and Nouveau American. A hybrid of whatever reflects his mood of the day. Chef David attended the Johnson County School where he studied culinary arts. He served with Chef photo by Nathan Bilow Michael Turner of the Classic Cup and Linda Dewar of JJ’s, both in Kansas City. His real teachers, however, were his mother and grandmom. Sutcliffe Winemaker Joe Buckel journeyed to California to follow his passion for wine. There, he became Enologist at BR Cohn in the Sonoma Valley. Joe served as winemaker of the legendary chardonnay and pinot noir of Flowers Winery on the “True Sonoma Coast,” and at Rutz Cellars in the Russian River Valley. He established TAJ Cellars, a label that also produces extraordinary wine from Sonoma County. As winemaker at Sutcliffe Vineyards, Joe picks grapes on acid levels in conjunction with brix (grape sugars) to guarantee wines of balance and food-friendliness. He ferments each lot with a gentle hand, coaxing the characteristics of each vineyard into the wine. Sutcliffe Vineyards is 36 acres of Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Petit Verdot nestled at the foot of the Sleeping Ute Mountain in Southwestern Colorado. The estate and organically farmed acres are overseen by three qualityobsessed farmers who meticulously farm, harvest, and vinify, allowing the vineyard to ensure quality from conception to bottling. This attention to detail and commitment to quality wines is the reason Sutcliffe Vineyards is Wine Enthusiast’s most highly regarded producer from the southwest to date. WW W.C RESTEDBUTTEW INE. C OM

An Elite Dinner for Wine & Food Festival Culinary Champion Sponsors and Their Guests I T ’ S T I M E T O TA K E “ F R E S H ” T O T H E E X T R E M E ! Explore a whole new culinary world, where each and every ingredient is sourced locally and brought together in creative and unique ways. Chef Kalon Wall will explain the story behind each course, so this dinner delves deeper into really understanding the foods around us and the importance of thoughtful food sourcing. Guests to this event will explore the beautiful setting of the new “Soir at Sunflower” on Elk Avenue. Chef Kalon Wall Chef Kalon Wall has over 10 years of experience in the restaurant business. His passion for food began at a young age while growing up in his family’s restaurant in the Pacific Northwest. He worked in several restaurants throughout college while studying photography at Montana State University. After focusing on food photography for a year, he attended to New England Culinary Institute in Vermont and studied at Fore Street restaurant in Portland, Maine. Following completion of his education at NECI, he traveled to Europe to study food and wine in San Sebastian, Spain at Martin Berasetegue, a 3 Star Michelin restaurant, as well as spending time as an

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apprentice in rural northern photo by Nathan Bilow Italy. Upon returning from Europe, Kalon became the Executive Chef at Plonk Wine Bar, in Bozeman Montana. There he specialized in wine pairings and multi course Chef Table dinners. Kalon moved to Colorado in 2008 refining his skills under Frank Bonnano at Mizuna in Denver. He was the Executive Chef at East Side Bistro in Crested Butte for three years. In December 2013, he and two partners opened a farm sourced evening eatery at The Sunflower Community Kitchen, a co-op restaurant space in Crested Butte. There his menu is ingredient driven from local farming, whole animals, and thoughtfully sourced foods. Kunde Family Estate Wines will be featured at this exclusive event. For over a century, five generations of the Kunde Family have farmed 1,850 acre-estate in the heart of Sonoma Valley â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a truly remarkable legacy in the modern age of California winemaking. A fervent, forward-thinking vision of land stewardship and sustainability began over one hundred years ago, and has been shaped with each successive generation. Today, Kunde Family Estate is still family owned and operated with a hands-on team of 4th and 5th generation family members at the helm. At the end of the day, every decision we make, every wine we craft, and every experience we provide honors the legacy of founder Louis Kunde, who emigrated from Germany and purchased the original Wildwood Vineyards ranch at the turn of the century in 1904. Cresting the second century was a profound milestone for the family. Moving forward, we remain committed to innovation and state-of-the-art facilities, while also maintaining a deep, personal commitment to sustainable winegrowing and preserving the land for generations to come.

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Chef Ashley Odom, owner and chef of the high end catering company Feast & Merriment provides an amazing culinary spread for the Saturday Wine Hike. Presentation is paramount in Ashley’s work, elevated to the point of design with colors, textures and shapes. Ashley specializes in traditional foods that are familiar and comforting, but with a fun and exciting twist. She began her cooking career over 13 years ago at high end catering companies such as 2 Dine 4 and Kurant Events, in addition to the boutique hotel Vintage Villas, all in Austin, Texas. Ashley’s clientele has included the governor of Texas as well as Whole Foods founder John Mackey. From the Farmer’s Market to the Wine Festival, Ashley’s inventive interpretations of old staples both satisfy and surprise her guests.

Pastry Chef Noah French has dedicated himself to the food industry since he was 15 and worked two after school jobs at a kosher deli and a pizzeria. The New Jersey native went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America where an encounter with a chocolatepistachio mousse cake during an externship in San Diego was pivotal in his decision to pursue a life in pastry. Since the early 90’s French has run pastry programs all over the world — in locales such as Atlantic City, South Africa, and Roy’s in Hawaii. French now runs the show at Sugarmill, River North’s café in Denver that boasts a strong savory menu to compliment an expertly executed dessert line-up. There, he crafts the kinds of confections that make people want to become pastry chefs. “Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.” E R N E S T H E M I N G WAY

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Owner, Blanchard Family Wines, blanchardfamilywines.com Blanchard Family Wines is the creation of James and Mark Blanchard, two brothers with a common passion for fine wines. As children, these two brothers were so closely associated with one another, they were often known simply as the Blanchard Boys. But as the brothers grew older, their lives lead them on different paths. James went to the Air Force Academy, became a military officer and helicopter pilot, and proceeded to start a family. Mark studied poetry, moved to California, and pursued aspirations of working in Wine Country. As they both discovered a mutual passion for fine wines, the Blanchard Boys came together again under this dream. This family business is the vision of two brothers who wish to share rare, hand-crafted, artisan wines with the world. Their winery and tasting room, located in downtown Healdsburg, California produces award winning wines under their own label, as well as numerous other private labels. Since their first vintage in 2007, they have continued to maintain their families focus while expanding their product line and supporting a number of charitable causes.

Judy Byron Grand Vin Sales — Crested Butte, Gunnison, Montrose My passion for wine began in 1980 when I enrolled in a Geology course at the U of Iowa called the World of Wines — 4 core credit hours! In 1985 I moved to CB “to ski for the winter”, and… I accidentally got invloved in one of town’s finer restaraunts at the time and selling fine wine and food really got my interest, knowledge and desire to learn more. After many years, and raising two little ones, I was lucky enough to be offered a position with Grand Vin in 2006 — selling fine wines! I LOVE living in the mountains and being in all that it offers, whether skiing, riding my horse, camping, especially with my family.

Karen Hoskin Owner, Montanya Distillers Karen has been a business owner in Colorado for 15 years, and a distillery owner for the last five. Her graphic and web design firm Beckoning Design built brands for clients from 1996 to 2008, when she decided to focus exclusively on building her own brand. Karen combined her personal love of culinary cocktails and rum with her business development skills to start Montanya Distillers. Since then, the company's distillery and busy rum bars in Silverton and Crested Butte have been changing the way people think about cocktails and rum nationwide. The company now distributes rum in 39 states and overseas.

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Jeff Kunde Fourth Generation Winegrower Fourth Generation Winegrower Jeff Kunde’s deep, personal and forward-thinking commitment to the land he grew up on is key to Kunde Family Estate’s sustainable winegrowing initiatives. In 2006, to educate the public on sustainable winegrowing practices, Jeff developed the “Green Eco-Tours” program, offering wine and environmental enthusiasts an insider’s exploration of the family’s commitment to environmental sustainability throughout Kunde Family Estate’s winegrowing, land management and winery operations. The tours climb from the Sonoma Valley floor up 1,400 feet through the vineyards and into the Mayacamas Mountain range, allowing sights of wildlife and panoramic views of the breathtaking scenery of Sonoma Valley. Jeff Kunde is Chairman of the Board for Kunde Family Estate. He also travels throughout the United States to promote the Kunde Family Estate brand of signature wines and its winegrowing legacy. Jeff has served as a Board of Director for many different industry boards throughout the State and Country. He remains actively involved in the community. In 2007, Jeff was elected as a Trustee for the Sonoma County Junior College where he is currently Board President. He received his B.S. in Agriculture from California State University, Chico. Jeff lives with his wife, Roberta and has three children that are working in the wine industry.

Kathy LaTour, Ph.D. Associate Professor, School of Hotel Administration, Cornell University Kathy is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. Her research focus is on hedonic consumption like gambling and wine. In order to understand the wine industry and increase her own knowledge of wine she studied for and became a certified sommelier and is currently in her second year in the Master of Wine program. Her current focus is trying to crack the code of wine expertise so she can teach regular consumers about how to get more from their wine tasting experiences. She lives in the Finger Lakes, New York and is a big fan of their Riesling and other cool climate varietals.

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Owner, Maxwell’s Steakhouse I started in the Wine / Restaurant Industry in 1987, working in a fine wine retail shoppe. After two years of wine education I became a wine distributor and furthered my career in the wine industry selling in Kansas City, Springfield, and Branson. In 2001, I was asked to become the General Manager of a fine dining Italian Restaurant and eventually moved to our sister restaurant JJs where I worked as the General Manager. JJs had a Grand Award Wine List of approximately 2,200 selections. I worked with the owner Jimmy for 4 years before coming with Molly to Crested Butte. We have owned Maxwells for 5 years and have enjoyed living and working in Crested Butte.

Damon Ornowski Key Account Wine Specialist, Southern Wine & Spirits Originally from New York, Damon now lives in Denver and holds the title of Key Account Wine Specialist for Southern Wine & Spirits. He earned the designation of Master Sommelier in 1996 and is currently one of only 219 Master Soms world-wide. When asked what he likes most about wine, after briefly joking “wine tastes good!”, he shared his belief that wine is the embodiment of people, culture and geography, and that wine ties the world together.

Doug Reed Sales Manager, Riedel Crystal Born and raised in Kansas, Doug Reed has had a 22 year history in the Tabletop / Home Décor Industry. Following his graduating from the University of Kansas in 1988, Doug worked as a sales agent representing some of the most iconic and prestigious brands in the tabletop / home décor world. Lalique, Portmeirion Potteries, Royal Doulton, Faberge, Charles Sadek Co., Riedel Crystal et. al. In 2003, Doug purchased the company he worked for and ran his own marketing firm catering to the Tabletop / Home Décor market under the title, Doug Reed and Associates. In 2009 Doug was offered a sales management position with Riedel Crystal in 2010 and closed his business to work directly for Georg (10th generation of the Riedel Family) and Maximilian Riedel (11th generation of the Riedel family). When not traveling the United States selling and promoting Riedel wineglasses, Doug lives in Overland Park, Kansas with his wife Michelle and their four children.

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Shelley Sale Portfolio Manager, American Fine Wines Shelley Sale is a Colorado native who has worked for Southern Wine & Spirits for over 20 years. Her credentials include Certified Specialist of Wine, Certified Sake Professional, and Certified Spirits Specialist. Shelley recently transferred back to Denver with a promotion to the American Fine Wines Portfolio Manager. On the beverage scene, her passions are for sake, bubbles and rose!

Liz Satterlee Owner, EastSide Bistro www.eastsidebistro.com With 25+ years of restaurant experience from all over the country, Liz Satterlee decided to live out her childhood dream and move to Crested Butte from San Francisco 8 years ago. With a driven passion for food, wine and drink, she has always found it rewarding and fulfilling to help create the menus, build balanced and interesting wine lists, and design new and interesting cocktails for her restaurants.

Aaron Tomcak Owner, Mountain Spirits Liquors Aaron Tomcak is a laid back, entrepreneurial sort of gentleman. Just the kind of person one expects to meet in a paradise like Crested Butte, CO. He has owned Mountain Spirits Liquors since 2004. You know the store,; it has an amazing selection of wines, beer, and spirits, and is located right across the street from the post office on Elk Ave. A certified sommelier who has studied in Tuscany, California, Oregon and Washington, he teaches a wine class for the unpretentious on Tuesdays during the winter at the West End. It is fun; he shares wine knowledge and wines that are affordable and delicious. In March, when the classes end, students have tried wines from around the globe and know how to get what they like when ordering wine. Aaron is a torch bearer at Vinotok and a boot packer for CBMR and Irwin, he embodies what being a Buttian is all about.

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B E N J A M I N H U M M E L A N D H I S W I F E T R AV E L T H E C O U N T RY as featured chalk artists for various festivals and events. From Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburg to Las Cruces, New Mexico, his light-hearted approach to the exploding field of three dimensional street art entertains audiences of all ages. Cherish Flieder is a licensed illustrator and designer whose work explores a variety of visual themes with a touch of optimistic realism and playful whimsy. She licenses her art brand Something to Cherish to a variety of manufacturers and her creative patterns and designs have been seen on ribbons, handbags, greeting cards and washi tape. Her work has been featured in international art licensing magazines Total Art Licensing and Art Buyer. She also teaches art and illustration at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Benjamin Hummel is an accomplished artist who depicts the charms and nostalgia of life in his detailed paintings. Being a storyteller at heart, his many creations are have their own unique narratives hidden within the paintings. Over the years, Benjamin has participated in several galleries, shows, and events around the Rocky Mountain region, from Arizona to New Mexico. He also works as an illustrator, creating illustrations for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books, magazines, textbooks, and interactive animations for presentations and websites. And in his free time, he loves to paint landscapes of the wonderful places his travels have taken him. He currently teaches art and illustration at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.

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Great Italian Food Great Service Great WINE list 411 3rd Street 1/2 Block Off Elk Avenue (970) 349â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7401

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A Commitmentto Community CENTER FOR THE ARTS CRESTED BUTTE IS HOME to popular signature events and a wide variety of indoor and outdoor attractions. Visitors young and old enjoy a year-round schedule of live music, dance and theater performances as well as art exhibits, speakers and much more. For more than 28 years, Center for the Arts has been committed to providing arts and cultural experiences that inspire and entertain all audiences, whether they call Crested Butte home everyday or just for the weekend. • AS THE PREMIER VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS VENUE in the region, Center for the Arts hosts events throughout the year on our outdoor stage, expansive indoor auditorium, and at the Piper Gallery, a popular in-house gallery for local and regional exhibitions. In addition to our popular signature events, including Alpenglow, Tour de Forks, the Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival and our exciting Winter Season, the Center also proudly serves as a premier events venue for local community organizations. Together, we bring attractions such as film screenings and music festivals to Crested Butte. • IN 2013, THE CENTER WELCOMED OVER 33,000 PEOPLE through its doors for 624 separate events — 277 being produced by the Center alone. Of these, 57 were Center music presentations, 158 rental events for nonprofits, 136 rehearsals and six school events. The Crested Butte Dance Collective held 52 classes and 146 rehearsals serving over 650 dancers. The Art Studio conducted over 90 days of instruction to over 500 budding artists. In addition, the Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival served 750 patrons and Tour de Forks hosted close to 800 guests last summer featuring 18 nationally recognized chefs.

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