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ONLINE COURSE: Sketching Spain: All About Vino
Join Judith Cassel-Mamet and Danny Adler for a six-part, one-time purchase online course, THAT YOU CAN VIEW WHENEVER IT IS CONVENIENT FOR YOU (once you purchase the course, you will own it forever). The course combines an introduction to Spanish wine with art journaling techniques using wine tasting and virtual wine travel experiences as a […]
Mountain Words Literary Festival
Mountain Words Literary Festival passes + tickets are on sale now! Join us for a three-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet. Featuring 25 authors and presenters for readings, workshops, kids events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. In-person and safely distanced in Crested Butte and Gunnison. Authors include Nate Marshall, Rachel Monroe, Scott Carney, […]
Fierce Writing from the Heart
Fierce Writing from the Heart
"Let’s get fierce on the page! I help people who don’t fancy themselves writers, to go ahead and write. Let’s revel in the mess and wriggle free from the ego. […]
“Book Length Considerations” with Laura Pritchett
“Book Length Considerations” with Laura Pritchett
Book Length Considerations (a.k.a. Actually Thinking Through Your Book and Thus Save Supremely Important Things Such As Time, Energy, and Backaches from Typing) Half-day workshop with Laura Pritchett This half-day […]
Audio Storytelling; education, resources, and the industry
Audio Storytelling; education, resources, and the industry
This workshop is for print writers and journalists who want to try their hand at audio reporting and podcasting. Journalist, editor, and producer, Laura Krantz, and KBUT morning show host […]
“Capturing Voice and Rhythm in Your Writing” with Manuel Aragon
“Capturing Voice and Rhythm in Your Writing” with Manuel Aragon
In this seminar, we’ll examine the trick of pace, the landscape of silence, and percussive elements of voice using examples from Jesmyn Wards, Bryan Washington, Tommy Orange, and the music […]
“High Altitude Lunch” discussion + slideshow with Scott Carney
“High Altitude Lunch” discussion + slideshow with Scott Carney
High Altitude Lunch: Scott Carney "Positive Stress and Environmental Training" discussion + slideshow with food available from Sherpa Cafe Sunday, May 30, 12:15 - 1:15 pm Investigative journalist and New […]
“Author Deep Dive: Jhumpa Lahiri” with Candace Nadon
“Author Deep Dive: Jhumpa Lahiri” with Candace Nadon
Jhumpa Lahiri's stories - from those contained in her Pulitzer Prize-winning debut collection, Interpreter of Maladies, to her most recent New Yorker story, "Casting Shadows," are quietly transformational and manage to be both micro […]
“Wild Reading” hike + discussion with Leath Tonino
“Wild Reading” hike + discussion with Leath Tonino
Celebrated nature writer and essayist Leath Tonino leads you on a gentle hike exploring the intersection of text and place. Read classic and contemporary nature prose while contemplating your own […]
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Gallery Show – Splash by the Colorado Watercolor Society
In the Kinder-Padon Gallery, 4 – June 2 - 25. Opening reception Thursday, June 17, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., which kicks off the Center's weekend long Watercolor Symposium. Show juried by Dan Marshall. Show information The Splash of Colorado is a juried exhibit open to all Colorado artists working in water media (watercolor, acrylic, […]
After School Art Class
After School Art Class
This is a general art class for our artist who wishes to try something new every class. Our amazing art teacher, Sarah Beabout, will take your child through different mediums of art allowing them to immerse themselves in multiple art genres. This program includes pick up from CBCS. K-5 Register here.
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Pride Film Series: But I’m a Cheerleader
Pride Film Series: But I’m a Cheerleader
Rated R Natasha Lyonne stars as Megan, who considers herself a typical American girl. She excels in school and cheerleading, and she has a handsome football-playing boyfriend, even though she […]
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Pride Film Series: Paris is Burning
Pride Film Series: Paris is Burning
Rated R This documentary focuses on drag queens living in New York City and their "house" culture, which provides a sense of community and support for the flamboyant and often […]
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Lemon Sponge Cake – SOLO CHOREOGRAPHY + CONVERSATION WITH ROBERT SHER-MACHHERNDL
Lemon Sponge Cake – SOLO CHOREOGRAPHY + CONVERSATION WITH ROBERT SHER-MACHHERNDL
Robert Sher-Machherndl is thrilled to deliver an on stage, in person, powerful solo performance followed by conversation and talk back session. “Sher-Machherndl’s movement style, reminiscent of William Forsythe, seems to deliberately accentuate his length and angularity, which becomes striking in combination with his clear center and precise technique.” Dance Enthusiast Meet this dynamic Viennese contemporary ballet […]
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Summer Dance Workshops with Lemon Sponge Cake
The Center for the Arts and the Crested Butte School of Dance Present Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet: DYNAMIC CONTEMPORARY BALLET SUMMER WORKSHOP WITH ROBERT SHER-MACHHERNDL JUNE 14 – 25 2021 OPPORTUNITY A two level, two week summer workshop which includes Ballet Technique, Choreography, Uggi in the beautiful town of Crested […]
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Watercolor Symposium Events
Four days of lectures, demos, workshops, and the Colorado Watercolor Society's annual show in the Kinder Padon Gallery. With Stephen Quiller, Dan Marshall, Janet Nunn, Steve Griggs, and Colorado Watercolor Society. Stephen Quiller Janet Nunn […]
Watercolor Symposium Kickoff & Gallery Opening Reception: Colorado Watercolor Society
Watercolor Symposium Kickoff & Gallery Opening Reception: Colorado Watercolor Society
join the colorado watercolor society and the center for the arts for the opening reception and award presentation for the watercolor society’s annual juried show in the kinder padon gallery at the center. show juried by Dan Marshall. 5 - 8 pm This opening reception also kicks off the the Center's WATERCOLOR SYMPOSIUM, June 17 - […]
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Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth Celebration
In partnership with Melanin Mountain Project. Join us in celebrating Juneteenth, honoring a true independence day for us all. We'll be gathering at the Black Dragon bar and in the Feldberg East Courtyard for art, food, drinks, games, and community! This will be Crested Butte's first ever Juneteenth celebration. The Center is proud to work […]
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Pride Film Series: Love, Simon
Pride Film Series: Love, Simon
Rated PG-13 Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated. He hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay, and he doesn't know the identity of the anonymous classmate that he's fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, terrifying and life-changing. Doors at 6:30 Show […]
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Wild Minds Young Writers Camp
Set your wild mind free in this fun and supportive week-long creative writing workshop! Learn how to write inspired and unique poetry, fiction, drama, and creative non-fiction while exploring the wild nooks and crannies of Crested Butte. This annual summer workshop is designed for rising middle schoolers and early high school to take their writing […]
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Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing
The Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival’s production of: Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare and directed by Steven Cole Hughes In Shakespeare’s rom-com about love and misunderstanding, Beatrice and Benedick get tricked into thinking each is in love with the other, Hero and Claudio get tricked into thinking each is not in love with the […]
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Watercolor + Wine
Watercolor + Wine
Join local watercolor artist, Karen Hill, for a step-by-step painting class. Karen guides the group through a watercolor painting from start to finish, giving instruction on setting up to paint, wash and watercolor painting techniques, composition, and more. Wine and beer are provided to participants 21 and older, so you can relax and create! All […]
Casino Night; annual Paradise Place Fundraiser
Casino Night; annual Paradise Place Fundraiser
Join us for an evening of gaming, drinks, and bites at the annual Paradise Place Preschool Fundraiser — betting on the future of our children and community. From roulette and craps to poker and blackjack tables, there are big opportunities to win and a wonderful silent auction too! For more info on Paradise Place and […]
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Alpenglow: Gun Rack
Alpenglow: Gun Rack
Join us in Town Park, just south of the Center, for our free outdoor concert series, Alpenglow! Our first concert in the series is local electric roots rock band, Gun […]
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Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
A forum for civic engagement Join us at The Center for the Arts in Crested Butte for our Speaker Series. We are honored to provide an admission-free program to encourage all members of our community to attend. 2021 Schedule: June 29: Joe Cirincione “Biden’s National Security Priorities: Will His New Strategy Work?” July 6: Sharon Hom […]
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Pride Clothing Swap
Pride Clothing Swap
Sponsored by Crested Butte Community School's Gay Straight Alliance program, SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Acceptance). Support our queer community members through a free clothing swap! This clothing swap will provide a safe space to try out different styles and try on clothing without the stress or pressure of a retail store. All left-over clothing will […]
Pride Film Series: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Neymar
Pride Film Series: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Neymar
Rated PG-13 Elite Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze) and Noxeema Jackson (Wesley Snipes) impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet pathetic drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez (John Alberto Leguizamo) -- one of the losers that evening -- the charmed Vida and Noxeema agree to […]
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Curtis Speer + Brandon Reese Gallery Show
In the Kinder Padon Gallery, July 1 - 30. Opening Reception Saturday, July 3, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. "What Felt Like Home" by Curtis Speer a curated limited edition collection of fine art photographs comprised of pigment on cotton. "Honeysuckle" by Brandon Reese works constructed of salt glazed stoneware and reclaimed native wood […]
Watercolor + Wine
Watercolor + Wine
Join local watercolor artist, Karen Hill, for a step-by-step painting class. Karen guides the group through a watercolor painting from start to finish, giving instruction on setting up to paint, wash and watercolor painting techniques, composition, and more. Wine and beer are provided to participants 21 and older, so you can relax and create! All […]
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CB ChalkWalk
CB ChalkWalk
The ChalkWalk, Crested Butte's community art making event, is open to everyone! Join us on the sidewalks surrounding the Alpenglow Field, just outside the Center, to create your own work […]
Opening Reception – Curtis Speer + Brandon Reese
Opening Reception – Curtis Speer + Brandon Reese
Join us in the Kinder Padon Gallery for a cocktail reception celebrating the work of Curtis Speer and Brandon Reese. More information on the show, the artists, and their work HERE
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