Wednesdays at Western- Passion for Printmaking- January 18th

PASSION FOR PRINTMAKING
Date: 1/18/2012       $25
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:00PM-8:00PM
Meeting Location: Quigley 234
Art materials are provided. Participants should bring their own mediums to print on.
Explore self expression and the art of printmaking by creating a personal logo for a printed edition. All are welcome, from those with no previous artistic experience to practicing artists. Emphasis is based on self expression, creativity, and fun. Participants choose their medium to print on: hats, tshirts, towel, paper, fabric – whatever your heart desires! Using woodblocks and rubber stamps, participants then design and create a limited edition symbol that truly represents them.

The Infamous Stringdusters- January 15th 8 p.m.

The Infamous Stringdusters return to the Center for the Arts for an electric evening of amazing bluegrass. Elephant Revival opens this show. Be sure to get your tickets when they go on sale before it sells out!

        The Infamous Stringdusters are at the forefront of a new movement in bluegrass music. Their unmatched virtuosity has enabled them to take acoustic music to a completely new level. They wield an expansive repertoire touching on masters from Jimmy Martin to John Hartford, but their strength lies in their original compositions. Dedication to arrangements sets them apart and extended improvisation makes every performance completely unique. The live Stringdusters experience is anti-formulaic, groove friendly, and mind-expanding. It’s not your granddaddy’s bluegrass.

Work in Progress- January 13th

The band "Work In Progress" will be playing at the Almont Resort on this Friday, Jan. 13, 2012 from 9:00pm until 2:00am.

This band features Rob Wattles of Rockey River Resort

Cross Country Skiing for Beginners- Wednesdays at Western- January 11th

CROSS COUNTRY SKI OUTING FOR BEGINNERS, 50 AND BETTER
Date: 1/11/2012   Day: Wednesday   $30

Time: 8:00AM-3:00PM
Meeting Location: College Center Parking Lot
Transportation, a day pass to the Crested Butte Nordic Center, and a sack lunch are provided. Cross Country skis, boots, and poles are required for your participation in this program. These supplies can be rented at the Crested Butte Nordic Center, the Wilderness Pursuits office, or Gene Taylors.

Join Karen Immerso on a cross country ski outing. This outing is for those 50 and better in age who are interested in a gentle, learn-as-we go, classical style cross country skiing with others who enjoy being out and about in winter. First timers are encouraged to participate as beginner tips will be offered and “patience while having fun” will be the theme for the day. Participants must have skis, boots and poles. Participants should wear warm, layered clothing including hats, gloves, sunglasses, or goggles. Participants should also bring a day pack carrying 1-2 liters of water, additional snacks, and sun protection. In new snow, gaiters are recommended.

Karen Immerso, veteran field instructor for Outward Bound in Colorado and former Director of Western’s Wilderness Pursuits program, has many years of hiking, climbing, and instructing mountain skills.

Elizabeth Cook Concert- January 11th

Live in the Gunnison Art Center Theater
January 11th, 2012
Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:00pm
Tickets $15 (purchase online below)Elizabeth was recently a couch guest on Letterman & Craig Ferguson and was recently nominated for 4 Americana Music Association Awards for her 2010 record, Welder. She also hosts a popular morning show Mon-Fri on Sirius XM’s Outlaw Country channel called “Apron Strings”. She is in the same circles as Willie, Justin Earle, Dwight, Bingham, Levon, Ray Wylie, Luncinda Williams, etc.

Check out her NPR piece here:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126910286

Crested Butte Songwriters Festival- January 13-14th

Presented by Texas Roadhouse, Coors, BMI, and Crested Butte Mountain Resort, new festival debuts January 13-14 in the heart of Colorado’s premier ski destination

The inaugural Crested Butte Songwriters Festival will feature performances by a collection of the best performing songwriters in the world. Slated for January 13-14, 2012 at the Elevation Hotel and Spa Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado, the festival will revolve around two nights of performances staged at local hot spots. Crowds will experience the faces, voices and stories behind hit songs during signature in-the-round acoustic performances and raucous, dance-inducing sets will dominate the schedule.

An event-capping benefit concert will be held on Saturday night, January 14, to raise funds for Tough Enough to Wear Pink and the TJ Martell Foundation. To date, the Tough Enough campaign has raised $9 million for breast cancer charities; the TJ Martell Foundation has helped provide more than $250 million for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research.

OutServe Ski Weekend at Crested Butte Mountain Resort- January 13-16th

OutServe Ski Weekend is January 13-16, 2012 at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Packages include 3 nights lodging at the Elevation Hotel & Spa, 2 parties and 2 days of skiing.

For more information, call 1.888.443.6715.