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Summer 2008
Gunnison/Crested Butte Colorado Family Activity Guide

Kid Friendly Activities
in the Valley - Music, Dance and Art

The Gunnison Valley inspires the artistic element in all of us for many reasons. The beauty of the mountain peaks surrounding us, the deep blue sky above us, and the fragile life of the wildflowers at our feet give us a visual journey. The quiet aspen leaves quaking in the breeze, the rumbling of rivers tumbling over rocks and down waterfalls, and perhaps the bugle of an elk tunes us in to the sounds of nature. The rich human history of the area and exposed rock dating into the Pre-Cambrian Era gives us a feeling for the eternity of life. The arts capture all of life with many different mediums. This valley embraces the arts – throughout the summer, and throughout the entire year.

Gunnison Valley Children’s Choir
This activity will be held in the fall instead of summer this year. For more information call Karen Janssen at (970) 349-9639 or e-mail karenj@rmi.net.

Creative Arts Institute
This is a three and four week camp that offers daily classes in creative writing, creative movement, graphic arts, music, and drama to young children and teens. This program commences Thursday June 19 with auditions for the play “Beauty and the Beast” and runs Mon-Fri 9-12 for ages 11-18, ending with performances of the play on Friday and Saturday July 18 and 19. The Creative Arts Youth Program, for ages 5-10, will run Mon- Fri 9-12 beginning Monday June 23 and ending with a small production on Friday July 11. Both take place at the Crested Butte Community School. To obtain a brochure on this institute, please drop by the Chamber of Commerce at the four-way-stop in Crested Butte or call Bobbie Reinhardt at (970) 349-5686.

Summer Youth Arts Institute – Gunnison Arts Center
This two-week program designed for children and teens (ages 2 – 18) includes kid-friendly theater productions, art classes, and dance. These classes take place July 21 through August 1 and the fee is only $10.00 for the full two weeks for each class. Call 641-4029 for more information and to register.

Dansummer
This wonderful dance workshop teaches daily classes in jazz and tap to children and teens ages 8 and older, as well as introducing some lyrical, hip hop and funk into the mix. Beginning Monday, July 14, this program runs for three weeks and culminates with a student/faculty performance weekend August 1 & 2 at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte. There will also be a Belly Dance Intensive Mon June 30- Fri July 11 for dancers ages 10-12, as well as an adult class for ages 13 & up. All Dansummer classes are held at the Pump Room on the corner of 3rd & Maroon. For more information,call Bobbie Reinhardt at (970) 349-5686 or visit www.dancecrestedbutte.org.

Munchkin Music and Dance
These fun movement and music classes are for kids ages birth through 5 years old and their parents or caregivers. Activities focus on adult/child interaction rather than child/child interaction. A child’s musical development is greatly enhanced by early exposure. Children participate as they choose to do so at their own development level. Learning comes through play! Summer classes feature “The Elephant Collection” and will start the week of June 16 in Crested Butte and Gunnison and run through the first week of august. The schedules is Mondays and Tuesdays 9am or 10am I the Fitness Room (town hall) in Crested Butte, and Wednesdays 9 or 10 at the Main Street Clinic Studio in Gunnison. Drop-ins are welcome on a space available basis at $10.00 per class. Contact Karen at (970) 349-9639 or karem@rmi.net for more information.

Joyful Arts Camp
This week long camp running June 23-27 is designed to foster teamwork, creativity, and the joy of accomplishment. Participants will rehearse choreography, have dance classes with a live musician, and paint a backdrop for their performance, which will take place on Sunday June 29 at the farmers market. The camp times are 1-3 pm for ages 4 to 6 and 3:30-5:30 for ages 7-10 at the Pump Room, 306 Maroon Ave in Crested Butte. Registration is $100 and kids should wear play clothes and sneakers. To register email mepacule@gmail.com or call (970) 209-9560.

Acting Up!
Hosted by the Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, this summer workshop is for kids who are “in school”. There are places for everybody from first grade through senior high who are interested in being involved in making a theatrical production. They need actors, set builders, singers, artists, dancers, costumers, choreographers, musicians, mimes, state managers, and more! The workshop is lead by Isley Lynn, a director from Exeter University in England, and Mary Tuck will act as advisor and occasional assistant. There are twelve afternoon class sessions from 2:30 – 5:00 beginning July 8,9,10 & 15,16,17 & 22,23,24 & 29,30,31.Students will display their talent and culminate all of their hard work at a final performance on July 31 in the evening. The cost is $75.00. Students will be preparing scenes from William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Every applicant will be accepted. Some scholarships are available. Call (970) 349-0366 for registration and further information.

Center for the Arts Workshops
.This year, The Center for the Arts is kicking off a new pilot program in which a limited number of children ages 10-18 will be offered a hands-on, experiential learning program in conjunction with our two Alpenglow performers. Specifically, Salida musician Bones and New York performer Lippbone Redding will conduct 90 minute workshops prior to their public performances, including an opportunity to perform on stage for one song during the concert. The two workshops and performances will provide local youth an incredible opportunity to acquire new skills, learn about different genres of music and how to expand their music talent through education and interaction with professional musicians. Dates of the workshops will be July 20th and July 28th. For further information, please contact Jenny Birnie at the Center at 349-7487 Ext.8

Private Lessons
Nancy Church offers piano lessons (970) 209-7799. Ken Todd teaches violin (970) 943-2162. Flute and piano lessons are offered by Sarah at (970) 349-0817.

Jewelry Design Classes
Ashley Odem will be teaching jewelry classes focusing on beading and wire working at the Modo Design Studio located at 301 Belleview Unit C next to CB News. Classes will run June 21- August 23 and will be held Tuesdays 10-12 for ages 8-12, Wednesdays 10-12 far ages 13 and up, and Thursdays at the same time for all ages. Classes are limited to four students so call (970) 349-7578 as soon as possible to get your child signed up for this fun, creative outlet!