Center for the Arts Crested Butte
Alpenglow: JD Clayton
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesThe Fort Smith Arkansas native, JD Clayton, released his debut album Long Way From Home, early last year which has received overwhelming critical acclaim. There’s no artifice surrounding the Arkansas-born singer and songwriter. No glitz. No pretension or mythology. JD Clayton’s sound, and where he chooses to make it—Arkansas, the most western of the southern […]
RMBL’s Douglass Distinguished Science Lecture
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesPresented by the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Doors: 6:00pm | Show: 7:00pm Over the past two decades, the United States has lost a quarter of butterflies. This includes loss of common species like monarchs and cabbage whites, and rare species on the verge of extinction. We know this from data accumulated by thousands of individuals, […]
Leslie Chang – Globalization and its Discontents
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesPresented by: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum “Globalization and its Discontents: Stories from the Factory Floors of Egypt and China” Leslie T. Chang has written about women in the developing world for two decades. Her book Egyptian Made: Women, Work, and the Promise of Liberation (Random House, 2024) follows the lives of three women who […]
Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Hot Tub Jazz
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesHot Tub Jazz was originally formed in Boulder, Colorado in the early 80’s when Scott Betts gathered some friends together to play some tunes. The quartet was asked to play it’s first gig at the grand opening of a health club in the foothills outside of Boulder. Before playing the job, the four musicians were […]
Alpenglow: Holly Bowling
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesCast aside any and all expectations. Whether behind the piano on a windswept mountainous cliff, at a hallowed venue such as Carnegie Hall, or playing shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most legendary musicians in history, solo pianist Holly Bowling subverts convention with virtuosic playing, emotional immersion, and a thirst for invention. Acclaimed by Rolling Stone, […]
Public Policy Forum: Becky Mitchell – Colorado River Commissioner ~ In conversation with Doug Kenney, Dir. Western Water Policy, University of Colorado
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesPresented by: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum “The Upper Colorado River” Rebecca Mitchell (Becky) is the State of Colorado's Commissioner to the Upper Colorado River Commission. Mitchell took on this upgraded role in July 2023 to enhance the state’s position in Colorado River interstate issues and negotiations on the operations of Lake Mead and […]
Summer Classics in the Courtyard: SPINPHONY
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesA stunning high energy one of a kind show mashing up all the melodies you know and love. The dazzling female electric string quartet is breaking down barriers between classical, rock, and pop music mixing and mashing catchy melodies into their own unique arrangements. Whether you’re a fan of Bach, ACDC, Journey, or Mozart, the […]
Alpenglow: Paul Hoffman of Greensky Bluegrass
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesPaul Hoffman, the dynamic frontman of Greensky Bluegrass! A trailblazer in modern bluegrass and jam music, Hoffman’s innovative approach blends acoustic roots with a fearless, boundary-pushing sound. Known for his raw energy, captivating mandolin work, and relentless pursuit of musical exploration, he transforms every performance into an unforgettable experience. View the full lineup here! […]
Crested Butte Film Festival Presents: One to One: John and Yoko
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO 📍 Center for the Arts, Crested Butte 📅 Saturday, June 21st 🍸 Cocktail Hour: 6:00–7:00 PM 🎬 Film Screening: 7:00 PM ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is a visual and musical exploration of the transformative 18 months John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent in Greenwich Village in the early 1970s. Featuring beautifully […]
Life Drawing with Magic Hour Meetups
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesMagic Hour Meetups Presents: Life Drawing in the Hawk Arts Studio $10 pay at the door cash or Venmo Third Thursdays this summer; June 19th, July 17th, and August 21st 6-8pm Non Instructional Sketching Bring your own materials; pencils, pens, charcoal, newprint, paper, water based paints, and pastels. Poses start at 6pm sharp so arrive […]
Cookbook Club: Listen To Your Vegetables
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesAs part of our extended programming from the Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival, we’re celebrating the flavors of spring with a fresh and vibrant edition of Cookbook Club! Join us for a collaborative potluck inspired by Listen to Your Vegetables: Italian-Inspired Recipes for Every Season by Sarah Grueneberg. Embracing the best of the season, […]
Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Chantil and the Dukes of Art
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesChantil Dukart is an award-winning contemporary jazz pianist and vocalist with roots in the Tsimshian and Sugpiaq tribes of Alaska. Dukart has performed with leading voices in contemporary music, including Esperanza Spalding, Nikki Glaspie (Beyoncé, Dumpstaphunk), Michael Pilot (Hamilton) and Guggenheim fellow Nicholas Galanin at notable venues including the Kennedy Center, The Smithsonian, Kuumbwa Jazz […]