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eye 2 eye: christi meril + scott meril gallery exhibition
eye 2 eye: christi meril + scott meril Creative couple, Christi and Scott Meril, share their independent art styles and collective life journey in their joint show “Eye 2 Eye”. In this body of work, you will experience Scott’s technical and breathtaking photography, which focuses on water, color, and nature, and Christi’s highly creative expressionistic series […]
Crested Butte Film Festival
The Crested Butte Film Festival is a proud partner of the Center for the Arts and we are excited to present our 2021 Festival at the Center's new facility. Click HERE to be transferred to the Crested Butte Film Festival website for more information and to purchase tickets.
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Golden: Interpretations of Fall. In the Kinder Padon Gallery
Eleven talented artists show paintings, pottery, and jewelry in this gorgeous show reflecting the fall season. Featuring: Patrick Duke Adam Freed Harriet Huff John Ingham Jackie Kingsbury Jessica Loving Michael Mahoney John Miller Suzanne Pierson Donna Rozman Mary Tuck Opening Reception Friday, October 1st from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Gallery hours are 10am – 4pm, […]
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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 […]
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Gallery Reception – Golden: Interpretations of Fall
Gallery Reception – Golden: Interpretations of Fall
Please join us at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte to celebrate at the gallery reception for 11 talented artists in the show Golden: Interpretations of Fall. Friday, […]
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Matchstick World Premiere
Matchstick World Premiere
Join us in the Steddy Theater for the world premiere of Matchstick Productions' newest ski film : The Stomping Grounds. Doors at 6 pm // Show at 7 pm In […]
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Crested Butte Mountain Theater: Awake and Sing!
Crested Butte Mountain Theater: Awake and Sing!
Awake and Sing! is a drama written by American playwright Clifford Odets. Initially produced by The Group Theatre in 1935, the play is set in The Bronx borough of New […]
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Crested Butte Mountain Theater: Awake and Sing!
Crested Butte Mountain Theater: Awake and Sing!
Awake and Sing! is a drama written by American playwright Clifford Odets. Initially produced by The Group Theatre in 1935, the play is set in The Bronx borough of New York City, New York, in 1933. It concerns the impoverished Berger family, who all live under one roof, and their conflicts as the parents’ scheme […]
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Crested Butte Mountain Theater: Awake and Sing!
Crested Butte Mountain Theater: Awake and Sing!
Awake and Sing! is a drama written by American playwright Clifford Odets. Initially produced by The Group Theatre in 1935, the play is set in The Bronx borough of New York City, New York, in 1933. It concerns the impoverished Berger family, who all live under one roof, and their conflicts as the parents’ scheme […]
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Crested Butte Mountain Theater: Awake and Sing!
Crested Butte Mountain Theater: Awake and Sing!
Awake and Sing! is a drama written by American playwright Clifford Odets. Initially produced by The Group Theatre in 1935, the play is set in The Bronx borough of New […]
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Crested Butte News Candidates Forum
Crested Butte News Candidates Forum
Join us for the annual Crested Butte News Candidates Forum. Candidates for the Crested Butte Mayor and Town Council will share their positions with the community. Citizens can come and […]
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Battle of the Bartenders
Battle of the Bartenders
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 20, 2021 5:30-8:30 pm The Steddy Theater at The Center for the Arts Put on your game face and grab your shaker! Each restaurant & bar in the […]
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Simple Stencils: Discover the Joy of Stencil Layers with Laura Raborn
Simple Stencils: Discover the Joy of Stencil Layers with Laura Raborn
Per our building-wide COVID policy, MASKS will be required at this workshop. *Please note that for larger events at the Center, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test are required for entry. Read more HERE. Get ready to be amazed as you watch your blank page transform into a multi-layered dynamic painting. In this […]
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Abstract Collage: How to Create a Visual Language with Altered Materials. With Laura Raborn.
Abstract Collage: How to Create a Visual Language with Altered Materials. With Laura Raborn.
Per our building-wide COVID policy, MASKS will be required at this workshop. *Please note that for larger events at the Center, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test are required for entry. Read more HERE. In the first half of the day, we will experiment with mark making tools for decorating and altering various […]
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House of 1,000 Corsets: A Halloween Burlesque Show
House of 1,000 Corsets: A Halloween Burlesque Show
Presented at the Center by The Red Lady Revue: Trick or Tease! Burlesque is back in Crested Butte! Featuring the debut of The Red Lady Revue, Crested Butte’s only Burlesque troupe, with accompanying acts from Rose E. Cheeks, Pantie Oaklie, Baby LaFemme and more! For one night only you can catch behold a spectacle of […]
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Murder in the Mountains; a thriller festival
Celebrating murder and mayhem — the fictional kind — at nine thousand feet A thrilling weekend celebrating all things murder and mystery, including panel discussions, workshops, live theatre, film screenings + wine tasting, special fx makeup masterclass, murder mystery dinner, youth forensics workshop, dance class, live podcast recording, “noir in the bar” readings, and more! […]
Murder in the Mountains Festival Kick-off Reception
Murder in the Mountains Festival Kick-off Reception
Gather with other festival-goers and meet best-selling and award-winning authors David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Deb Coonts, Chuck Greaves, Kathleen Kent, Addie Tsai, and others for happy hour, bites, teaser readings, […]
Murder in the Mtns: Thrilling Trivia with Quiz Quiz Bang Bang
Murder in the Mtns: Thrilling Trivia with Quiz Quiz Bang Bang
Join us for a lively evening of trivia, prizes and lots of laughs! From the dynamic duo behind the hugely popular Quiz Quiz Bang Bang podcast, get ready to test your smarts on all things mystery, noir, horror, and monsters in literature, pop culture, movies, television, and more. Tables limited to teams of 6 per […]
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Murder in the Mtns: CRIMINAL MINDS; Elements of Crime Writing with Kathleen Kent
Murder in the Mtns: CRIMINAL MINDS; Elements of Crime Writing with Kathleen Kent
Whether you’re writing historical fiction or crime novels, certain craft elements remain the same: an engaging story, robust, multi-dimensional characters, pacing, and building tension within the narrative. But, as the “slow burn” can work well for historical fiction, more energetic pacing and the element of surprise are crucial to crime and mystery novels. This presentation […]
MiM: Coffee + Paranormal Podcast Live Show with David Flora of Blurry Photos
MiM: Coffee + Paranormal Podcast Live Show with David Flora of Blurry Photos
Enjoy locally roasted coffee and a riveting live podcast recording with David Flora of the internationally popular Blurry Photos podcast. The event will include audio and visual storytelling and facts, with a talkback and questions at the end. David explores the unexplained and explains the unexplored by seeking the facts behind the fiction of the […]
Murder in the Mtns: Live Theater @ Lunch: The Dumb Waiter
Murder in the Mtns: Live Theater @ Lunch: The Dumb Waiter
Enjoy lunch on the edge of your seat with British playwright Harold Pinter’s classic comedy-drama, The Dumb Waiter. Starring Sam Robards and Steven Cole Hughes as hitmen awaiting their next target. "Small but perfectly formed, The Dumb Waiter might be considered the best of Harold Pinter's early plays.” Live reading in the Steddy Theater. Food […]
Murder in the Mtns Festival: Subversive Retellings workshop
Murder in the Mtns Festival: Subversive Retellings workshop
Classic retellings have always been part of what literature does, but perhaps that has never been truer than in this particular climate in which fanfiction, adaptation, and reimaginings of classic texts enable a kind of subversive resistance against old reinforcement of ideologies in order to speak to a new world. This workshop will take a […]
Panel discussion; bending, breaking, and defying law
Panel discussion; bending, breaking, and defying law
Our favorite characters in crime, mystery, thriller, and horror writing often go above, around, or beyond the law — some also breaking the “laws” of nature. In this panel, former and practicing lawyers turned crime writers, and writers with deep understanding of criminal and natural law, discuss their research and process for writing believable, compelling […]
Murder in the Mtns: Ghouls & Gore: introduction to gore and special effects makeup
Murder in the Mtns: Ghouls & Gore: introduction to gore and special effects makeup
Led by local artist & theatre designer William Spencer Musser, this interactive workshop includes discussion, demonstration and hands-on activities focused on creating wounds, scars, and other bloody trauma for those getting ready for Halloween, or fans of the horror genre. Attendees will have the opportunity to work on their favorite effect and leave ready to […]
Noir in the Bar; festival readings
Noir in the Bar; festival readings
Meet 'n' mingle with literary lions reading their work live! Bestselling authors David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Kathleen Kent, Addie Tsai, Deborah Coonts, and Chuck Greaves. In the Steddy Theater. Book […]
Murder Mystery Dinner “Terror in Transylvania”
Murder Mystery Dinner “Terror in Transylvania”
All of the underworld is invited to Dracula’s birthday party! As the members of the haunting and haunted gather at the desolate Transylvania castle, this will be an evening away […]
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True Crime Panel: Murder + Mystery in Colorado
True Crime Panel: Murder + Mystery in Colorado
Join us for a cup of coffee and lively and absorbing discussion of murder, mystery, and intrigue in Colorado with County Coroner, Michael Barnes; Death Investigator, Lisa Merck; local historian, […]
Murder in the Mountains: Junior Forensic Workshop
Murder in the Mountains: Junior Forensic Workshop
Junior Forensic Workshop with the Crested Butte Marshall's Office Dust for fingerprints, case footprints and solve the crime scene mystery in this wonderful introduction to forensic science. Suitable for late […]
Murder in the Mtns: Modern Potions; postmortem mixology workshop
Murder in the Mtns: Modern Potions; postmortem mixology workshop
Learn to craft and twist classic cocktails in this thrilling introduction to mixology. Learn techniques and industry hacks for creating your own at home, and enjoy sampling your creations. All […]
Murder in the Mountains: all levels dance class
Murder in the Mountains: all levels dance class
Led by master dance instructor Sasha Chudacoff learn some fresh and freaky monster moves to get your hips swinging and ready for a jumpin' Halloween. All levels are welcome. $15 […]
Murder in the Mtns: Ghouls & Gore: introduction to gore and special effects makeup
Murder in the Mtns: Ghouls & Gore: introduction to gore and special effects makeup
Led by local artist & theatre designer William Spencer Musser, this interactive workshop includes discussion, demonstration and hands-on activities focused on creating wounds, scars, and other bloody trauma for those getting ready for Halloween, or fans of the horror genre. Attendees will have the opportunity to work on their favorite effect and leave ready to […]
Murder in the Mountains Festival: “Badwater” tv pilot screening
Murder in the Mountains Festival: “Badwater” tv pilot screening
Best-selling mystery writer Chuck Greaves teamed with veteran director Felix Alcala (ER, Breaking Bad, The Good Wife, Madam Secretary, etc.) to co-produce a TV pilot from Greaves' original script. In […]
Pinot & (film) Noir; The Big Sleep (1946)
Pinot & (film) Noir; The Big Sleep (1946)
Join us for a flight of pinot noir and a very special screening of the justly celebrated adaption of Raymond Chandler’s classic novel. Private detective Philip Marlowe (Humphrey Bogart) is […]
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Get More Happier with Anthony Poponi
Get More Happier with Anthony Poponi
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 doors 6:30 pm \\ show 7:00 pm $25 to attend The Steddy Theater at the Center for the Arts Entertainer, speaker and Positive Psychology expert Anthony […]
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