2016 Crested Butte Music Festival Ticket Brochure by Crested Butte Music Festival

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PERFECT SUMMER NIGHT 2016 TICKET BROCHURE JUNE 25-AUGUST 20, 2016

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: CRESTEDBUTTEMUSICFESTIVAL.ORG OR 970.349.0619

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ALL EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE MT. CRESTED BUTTE MIRROR PALACE UNLESS STATED BELOW. UCC - UNION CONGRESSIONAL CHURCH - 403 MAROON AVE., CRESTED BUTTE

2016 FESTIVAL CALENDAR

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9AM SOLI DEO GLORIA FREE, UCC

6PM ($190) HOME SOIRÉE AMERICAN STRING QUARTET

6PM ($250) HOME SOIRÉE CRESTED BUTTE OPERA STUDIO

4PM MASTER CLASS - CORI ELLISON - FREE, UCC 6PM ($190) HOME SOIRÉE CHARLES YANG & PETER DUGAN

6PM ($190) HOME SOIRÉE CELINO ROMERO

6PM ($150) PROHIBITION PARTY W/ CARTE BLANCHE & 8 COUNT ENTERTAINMENT

6PM ($190) HOME SOIRÉE BEN POWELL & FRIENDS

6PM ($190) HOME SOIRÉE FRANK VIGNOLA & VINNY RANIOLO

FRANK VIGNOLA GUITAR CAMP ALL TIMES/DAYS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR UP TO DATE TICKET INFO, SEE CRESTEDBUTTEMUSICFESTIVAL.ORG/TICKETS

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7:30PM ($30+) THE MASTERSONS

7:30PM ($35+) AMERICAN STRING QUARTET & FRIENDS

4PM OPERA CHILDRENS CHORUS SHOWCASE - UCC, CRESTED BUTTE 7:30PM ($45+) FESTIVAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA W/ MICHAEL STERN & CHARLES YANG

4PM INTRO TO LA BOHÈME CORI ELLISON

7PM ($45+) OPENING NIGHT: PUCCINI’S LA BOHÈME

7:30PM ($25+)TIME SPANS: INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE

7:30PM ($35+) GYPSY JAZZ ALL STAR GROUP

7:30PM ($35+) KRUNO ŠPIŠIĆ TRIO

4PM MIRROR PALACE HAPPY HOUR TOUR 7:30PM ($30+) T SISTERS

4PM MIRROR PALACE HAPPY HOUR TOUR 7:30PM ($30+) CABARET BLEU W/ THE CRESTED BUTTE OPERA STUDIO

4PM MIRROR PALACE HAPPY HOUR TOUR 7:30PM ($110+) MASTER CHEF HUGH ACHESON & CHARLES YANG

4PM MIRROR PALACE HAPPY HOUR TOUR 7PM ($45+) PUCCINI’S LA BOHÈME

4PM MIRROR PALACE HAPPY HOUR TOUR

4PM MIRROR PALACE HAPPY HOUR TOUR 5PM ($25+) TIME SPANS: JACK QUARTET 8PM ($30+) YARN

4PM MIRROR PALACE HAPPY HOUR TOUR 7:30PM ($35+) LEAH ZEGER QUARTET

4PM MIRROR PALACE HAPPY HOUR TOUR 7:30PM ($35+) OLLI SOIKKELI TRIO

ticket, free entrance for children and students 7-18 at all mainstage performances! Fundraising events not included.

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4PM MIRROR PALACE HAPPY HOUR TOUR 7:30PM ($30+) EUFÓRQUESTRA

4PM MIRROR PALACE HAPPY HOUR TOUR 5:30PM ($200) 20TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFT GALA

4PM MIRROR PALACE HAPPY HOUR TOUR 7PM ($45+) PUCCINI’S LA BOHÈME

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4PM MIRROR PALACE HAPPY HOUR TOUR 7:30PM ($25+) TIME SPANS: INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE

4PM MIRROR PALACE HAPPY HOUR TOUR 7:30PM ($35+) VALINOR QUARTET

4PM MIRROR PALACE HAPPY HOUR TOUR 7:30PM ($35+) JULIEN LABRO & NICKI PARROTT

Info & Tickets: crestedbuttemusicfestival.org | Box Office: 970.349.0619

MT. CRESTED BUTTE

MIRROR PALACE Experience an unforgettable evening in Colorado’s only spiegeltent - The Mt. Crested Butte Mirror Palace! The very essence of turn-of-the-century bohemian Europe, this unique world within a world evokes images of a bygone era and is the perfect setting to enjoy a magical evening of entertainment. Complete your experience in the Mirror Palace by sharing a delicious meal and refreshments with family and friends seated in a cozy mahogany booth under a beautiful velvet ceiling before the evening’s entertainment. A selection of innovative libations featuring a unique mix of spirits, micro-brews and wines will be available at the Mirror Palace bar. Pre-show dinners are available on selected nights and must be reserved in advance.

EXPERIENCE THE ONLY SPIEGELTENT IN COLORADO!

ABOUT THE MT. CRESTED BUTTE MIRROR PALACE

Delightful, nostalgic and elegant, spiegeltents are meticulously handcrafted structures originally used as traveling dance halls at the turn of the twentieth century in Europe. Flemish for “tent with mirrors,” spiegeltents feature luxurious amenities such as stained glass windows, velvet ceilings, and cozy booths around the perimeter of the inside for elevated seating. In its past iterations as a haven for local nightlife, the numerous mirrors were used to facilitate discreet eye contact between visitors. 3

There are only a limited number of these tents left in the world, each with its own distinct history. Coming to Crested Butte this summer is The Salon Victoria, originally built in the 1930s by the Klessens family and called the ‘Nova Danssalon.’ The Klessens family has a long tradition with spiegeltents, dating back four generations. The tent was severely damaged in the early 1990s, so the family decided to rebuild it into the “biggest and most beautiful of the world”. They renamed it Victoria in

honor of their victory over the hardship. This spiegeltent then traveled all over the world and spent ten years in South Africa. After a complete maintenance and restoration, the Victoria will be coming to America for the first time as CBMF’s Mt. Crested Butte Mirror Palace. Today, these extraordinarily elegant venues seamlessly combine old world charm and nostalgia with the modern demand for unique, one-of-a-kind experiences.

Info & Tickets: crestedbuttemusicfestival.org | Box Office: 970.349.0619

FRIDAY JULY 15, 2016 IN THE MT. CRESTED BUTTE MIRROR PALACE

Featuring fine instruments by:

MASTER CHEF HUGH ACHESON’S HIGH-SUMMER CUISINE PAIRED WITH THE SWEET SOUNDS OF VIOLINIST CHARLES YANG COMBINE TO DELIGHT IN A FEAST FOR THE SENSES.

TICKETS RANGE FROM $110-$125 PER PERSON & INCLUDE A FOUR COURSE MEAL

EVENTS 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24: SOLI DEO GLORIA (FREE)

These free presentations are part of the Sunday service at the Union Congressional Church and the Festival’s commitment to making music accessible to everyone. Enjoy the artists of the Crested Butte Music Festival during this service.

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7/12: HOME SOIRÉE: YOUNG ARTISTS OF THE CRESTED BUTTE OPERA STUDIO

6/25: TROUT STEAK REVIVAL - CO-PRESENTED WITH CRESTED BUTTE BIKE WEEK*

You told us, we heard you, and are absolutely delighted to open the Festival’s 20th season with 2014 Telluride Bluegrass Festival winners Trout Steak Revival! Trout Steak Revival has earned their place in the mountain states bluegrass scene, performing to sold out audiences, placing in the 2012 Rockygrass Band Competition, and even winning an Emmy Award for a soundtrack with Rocky Mountain PBS.

6/27-7/1: SWALLOW HILL KIDS CAMP SEE PAGE 13

A fun, 5-day music camp in Crested Butte that provides kids (ages 7-14) an amazing experience in bluegrass music education.

Austin-based husband and wife duo Chris Masterson and Eleanor Whitmore craft music with infectious melodies, instinctive harmonies and insightful lyrics. The duo’s lilting songcraft and charismatic chemistry have already won over listeners around the world, thanks to the couple’s ongoing status as members of Steve Earle’s band The Dukes.

7/1: T SISTERS*

Based in the creative hub of Oakland, California, the T Sisters (Erika, Rachel and Chloe) have spent their lives crafting music that is at once modern and timeless. Their sound is driven by their tremendous vocal abilities; their inventive stories weave together a vast continuum of music from folk, gospel & pop influences, to a cappella & indie Americana. They look forward to the 2016 release of their next album, recorded at the legendary Barefoot Studios. 5

7/5: HOME SOIRÉE: AMERICAN STRING QUARTET

Join violinists Peter Winograd and Laurie Carney, violist Daniel Avshalomov and cellist Wolfram Koessel in their return to Crested Butte. Their innovative programming and creative approach to education has resulted in notable residencies throughout the country, including the Manhattan School of Music and the Aspen Music Festival. Tickets include apéritifs, appetizers, and a performance in a beautiful mountain home. New this year, a $100 portion of your ticket is tax deductible.

7/14: OPERA CHILDREN’S CHORUS SHOWCASE

A lively afternoon concert of solo and choral favorites performed by the Crested Butte Opera Children’s Chorus. Both local and visiting children participate in the intense 3-week program devoted to singing and drama, one of the few summer programs like it in the country.

7/7: AMERICAN STRING QUARTET & FRIENDS + DINNER AVAILABLE

Special guests Moky Gibson Lane (cello), & Tom Rosenthall (viola) join internationally recognized American String Quartet, as they celebrate ASQ’s 40th season. Held in high esteem by critics and colleagues alike, ASQ is known for performances of the complete quartets of all master composers including Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, Bartók, Mendels sohn and Mozart. The Quartet also champions contemporary music, commissioning and premiering works by distinguished American composers Claus Adam, Richard Danielpour, Kenneth Fuchs, Tobias Picker and George Tsontakis. 7/8: CABARET BLEU + DINNER AVAILABLE

Since its beginnings in 19th century Paris, cabaret has been a beloved form of expression, bridging the worlds of classical and popular art. Members of the distinguished Crested Butte Opera Studio will present Cabaret Bleu, a lively evening of music from the American Songbook and more, staged by nationally renowned director Emma Griffin.

7/9: EUFÓRQUESTRA*

An ever-evolving sound influenced by music from all over the world with an emphasis on funk, pocket and groove, Eufórquestra is energy and rhythm personified. For over a decade, the band has been igniting dance floors across the country, blending the roots of funk, soul, afrobeat, reggae and dub to create a sound that “explodes, dances and melts in your ear with sheer bliss.” - Chris Slawecki; AllAboutJazz.com

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Join the rising stars of the Crested Butte Opera Studio for a social evening of libations and appetizers followed by an intimate performance in a stunning mountain home. Tickets include apéritifs, appetizers and performance in a beautiful mountain home. New this year, a $125 portion of your ticket is tax deductible.

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7/14: FESTIVAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH CONDUCTOR MICHAEL STERN AND VIOLINIST CHARLES YANG

Welcome CBMF’s latest guest conductor, Michael Stern, and the always spectacular Festival Symphony Orchestra in a delightful evening of charming orchestral works by Bizet and Prokofiev. Renowned crossover violinist Charles Yang returns to perform Mendelssohn’s captivating Violin Concerto in E minor. 7/15: MASTER CHEF HUGH ACHESON & CHARLES YANG: A FEAST FOR THE SENSES SEE PAGE 6

Master Chef Hugh Acheson’s high-summer cuisine paired with the sweet sounds of violinist Charles Yang combine to delight in a feast for the senses.

7/16: 20TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT GALA FEATURING THE CRESTED BUTTE OPERA STUDIO & FESTIVAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Enjoy a magical evening serenaded by members of the Crested Butte Opera Studio performing a program of beloved operatic repertory featuring arias, songs and duets benefitting CBMF’s educational programs. The night includes dinner, entertainment and curated silent auction.

*Please note: Although you may select the pricing tier of your choice at the time of purchase, individual seats within each tier are available on a firstcome, first-served basis at the time of performance.

20TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT GALA

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JULY 16, 2016 - MT. CRESTED BUTTE MIRROR PALACE AUCTION / SIGNATURE COCKTAILS / ELEGANT DINNER / ENTERTAINMENT

SHOWTIME 5:30 PM • $200 PER PERSON Celebrate Crested Butte Music Festival’s 20 years in the valley with a magical evening serenaded by the Crested Butte Opera Studio and Festival Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Stern. Gold Tables are available and include premium placement, dedicated service, fine wines, and a tax deduction. See crestedbuttemusicfestival.org/auction to view items.

EVENTS 7/19: MASTER CLASS - CORI ELLISON (FREE)

Join internationally-renowned dramaturg Cori Ellison, known to millions for her frequent appearance on the Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcasts, for a special inside look at the world of opera. Cori will give a public master class with members of the Crested Butte Opera Studio in the UCC.

7/20: INTRO TO LA BOHÈME - CORI ELLISON (FREE)

Internationally renowned dramaturg Cori Ellison, known to millions for her frequent appearance on the Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcasts, for a special inside look at the world of opera, Cori shares her fascinating insights on what makes La bohème among the most popular operas ever written.

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7/19: HOME SOIRÉE: CHARLES YANG & PETER DUGAN

Celino Romero has performed as a soloist, educator, and a member of his family’s classical guitar quartet, the Los Romeros, for over twenty years. A third generation guitarist, Celino Romero is known for dizzying virtuosity and brilliant performances. Enjoy libations and appetizers followed by an intimate performance in a stunning mountain home. New this year, a $100 portion of your ticket is tax deductible.

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A collaboration described by The Wall Street Journal as a “classical-meets-rock star duo,” Charles and Peter’s performances have garnered critical acclaim across the United States. Join these exciting, crossover musicians for a social evening of libations and appetizers followed by an intimate performance in a stunning mountain home. New this year, a $100 portion of your ticket is tax deductible.

7/21, 7/22 & 7/23: OPERA: PUCCINI’S LA BOHÈME

Starring the up-and-coming artists of the Crested Butte Opera Studio, this favorite opera is an ideal introduction for newcomers perhaps familiar with the blockbuster musical Rent. La bohème tells a tragic tale of love and loss while tracing the youthful adventures of group of aspiring artists, all set to Puccini’s soaring score and heartbreaking melodies.

8/2 PROHIBITION PARTY - SEE BELOW

This prohibition themed party features jazzinspired ensemble Carte Blanche, ballroom dance lessons, a silent auction, and strength and hand-balancing performances from 8 Count Entertainment. Your individual ticket includes dinner, wines and entertainment. Tables are also available to purchase by calling the office. Themed dress is highly encouraged!

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6:00 PM // MT. CRESTED BUTTE MIRROR PALACE // $150 PER PERSON WEAR YOUR FINEST 1920S TREASURES AT THE SWANKIEST JOINT IN TOWN // SILENT AUCTION, DANCING, DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT

CONTORTION // STRENGTH & STATUE // DANCING Back by popular demand, 8 count entertainment will delight with varied cirque style performances, while jazz-inspired ensemble Carte Blanche will lead revelers in ballroom dancing.

Become a table sponsor and enjoy the spectacle with premium table placement, dedicated service, fine wines & a tax deduction

EVENTS

“AN UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCE.” -THE NEW YORK TIMES

8/4: TIME SPANS: INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE METATRIO

MetaTrio is the title of an evening of electroacoustic music for ICE’s three solo wind players Claire Chase, Rebekah Heller and Joshua Rubin. We will hear: A piece for six bass flutes and a composition for amplified flute played by Claire Chase, with electronics; a piece for seven bassoons, performed by Rebekah Heller, with prerecorded sounds; a piece for clarinet and resonating body, Joshua Rubin, voice and amplified clarinet; and a new electro-acoustic composition for all three players.

8/5: TIME SPANS: JACK QUARTET THE WIND IN HIGH PLACES 5PM

Returning for their second year, the JACK Quartet includes violinists Christopher Otto and Ari Streisfeld, violist John Pickford Richards and cellist Kevin McFarland. Devoted to the commissioning and performance of new works, JACK is the recipient of numerous awards for their dynamic programming, championship of contemporary works, and fine musicianship.

The event will be choreographed into a seamless show without breaks between pieces by Director Doug Fitch. Program: Marcus Balter: Pessoa for six bass flutes (2013) Felipe Lara: Metafagote for seven bassoons (2015) Suzanne Farrin: Ma Dentro Dove for clarinet and resonating body (2010) Felipe Lara: Parábolas na Caverna for amplified solo flute (2013) Mario Diaz De Leon: A new piece for ICE trio (2016) Claire Chase, flute/Joshua Rubin, clarinet/Rebekah Heller, bassoon Doug Fitch, director/ designer Nicholas Houfek, lights Levy Lorenzo, sound

8/6: TIME SPANS: INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE LA DOLCE MORTE

The Crested Butte Music Festival and the Earl Brown Music Foundation are proud to present La Dolce Morte, a monodrama on poems by Michelangelo. Composed by Suzanne Farrin for the renowned ICE ensemble and the phenomenal countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, the piece had an acclaimed world premiere on April 1, 2016 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Both ICE and Mr. Costanzo will be on hand to recreate the piece for this mustsee performance in Crested Butte. Suzanne Farrin writes in her “Notes on the Program”:

8/5: YARN* 8PM

“In 1532 Michelangelo met the young nobleman Tommaso dei Cavalieri. Though the details of their relationship are unknown, we know that the meeting inspired the artist to compose intense poetry that deals with the joy and complexity of carnal desire and spiritual fulfillment.”

Since their start in 2007, Yarn’s original Americana sound has developed into music that seekers of the unique see as the soundtrack to their lives. Grammy-nominated Yarn is inspired by today’s need for music lovers to follow artists they believe in. Devoted to their fans, Yarn brings their songs to American music lovers through online and social sharing of their music and they are responding. Their 2013 album Shine the Light On, was funded by fans on Kickstarter and features track co-written with John Oates of Hall and Oates.

Several of the poems set to music by Farrin are from this collection, full of admiration, but also jealousy, pain, longing, desire and guilt. Staging and lighting for the evening will be directed by Doug Fitch, a polymath American artist and director. In New York City he is well known for his inventive stage work for concerts with the New York Philharmonic as the founder of “Giants are Small.”

TIME SPANS

TIME SPANS, a collaboration between the Crested Butte Music Festival and the Earle Brown Music Foundation, is created in the spirit of the late American composer Earle Brown (19262002).

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All TIME SPANS programs were curated by TIME SPANS Artistic Director Thomas Fichter.

Earle Brown was a major force in contemporary music and a leading composer of the American avant-garde since the 1950’s. His influence on the avant-garde community was philosophical as well as tangible and practical. His conducting techniques and experiments with “time notation,” improvisation, and open-form compositional structure have become part of contemporary compositional usage. Earle Brown generously fostered new works by his fellow composers both as Director of the Fromm Weeks of New Music in Aspen (1985-1990) as well as the producer of his legendary recording project, the Contemporary Sound Series (1960-1973). Open minded and always interested in a broad range of aesthetic expressions, Brown looked for important trends in contemporary music.

Info & Tickets: crestedbuttemusicfestival.org | Box Office: 970.349.0619

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EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL LEVEL TRAINING IN MUSIC AND DRAMA FOR TALENTED YOUNG SINGERS AGED 8-18

OPERA CHILDREN’S CHORUS JULY 5 - JULY 23, 2016 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL STUDENTS VISIT CRESTEDBUTTEMUSICFESTIVAL.ORG FOR MORE INFO

EVENTS

Join returning violinist Ben Powell and favorite gypsy jazz performers for a social evening of libations and appetizers followed by a wonderful performance in a stunning mountain home. Tickets include apéritifs, appetizers and performance. New this year! A $100 portion of your ticket is tax deductible.

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8/13: VALINOR QUARTET

A unique hybrid of jazz and classical sounds, the all acoustic Valinor Quartet includes Sergei Teleshev (of Trio Voronezh) on accordion, infused with jazz by members of the International String Trio: Ben Powell (violin), Slava Tolstoy (guitar) and Greg Feingold (bass). The group’s riveting displays utilize a breathtaking range of styles – from classical to Beatles, gypsy jazz to Klezmer, popular movie soundtracks to Tango and a few surprises in between!

8/18: KRUNO ŠPIŠIĆ TRIO

Returning to the music festival after their 2014 performance, the Kruno Špišić Trio is known for its distinct fusion of eastern European folk traditions with Django swing. This merging of sounds enthralls audiences with its sweet Balkan melodies and hot Gypsy swing. Kruno has performed at folk festivals and jazz clubs all over the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan, bringing his unique blend of swing and folk themes to exhilarated audiences.

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There is perhaps no better way to fully complete your summer music experience than with the distinctive music of gypsy jazz. Featuring modal harmonies and dark-hued textures favored by the Roma, gypsy jazz also fuses with the swinging articulation of 1930s American jazz to create a warm, unique and approachable sound. Join host and violinist Ben Powell for the kickoff of 2016’s gypsy jazz lineup featuring returning musicians Frank Vignola, Vinny Raniolo, Olli Soikkeli, Brian Netzley and more!

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8/12: LEAH ZEGER QUARTET

This summer, learn from guitarist extraordinaires Frank Vignola, Vinny Raniolo, Olli Soikkeli & mandolinist Matt Flinner in breathtaking Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. The camp will include warm ups, plenty of jam time, rhythm guitar, improvisation, a specific workshop on the secrets and riffs of Django Reinhardt’s style, participant ensembles, and late-night jam sessions with performers. Transportation to and from the camp and Crested Butte / Mt Crested Butte will be provided.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, violinist and vocalist Leah Zeger comes from a family of professional symphony musicians. Having played the violin since the age of six, she has won numerous awards and soloed with orchestras in and around Texas. At 19 years old, while still in college, Zeger won a tenured position in the first violin section of the Austin Symphony Orchestra, becoming the orchestra’s youngest member.

8/16: HOME SOIRÉE: FRANK VIGNOLA & VINNY RANIOLO

Back by popular demand, the beloved and dynamic Frank and Vinny show combines comedy and showmanship alongside dazzling virtuosity to deliver an eclectic set of popular songs that cross barriers and delights audiences of all ages. Enjoy a social evening of libations and appetizers followed by this wonderful, intimate performance in a stunning mountain home. Tickets include apéritifs, appetizers and performance. New this year, a $100 portion of your ticket is tax deductible.

8/19: OLLI SOIKKELI TRIO

Returning for his second year, Olli Soikkeli, Finnish guitar sensation, will present a night of gypsy jazz favorites. Born in Nurmes, Finland, in 1991 Olli is now based in New York City. Olli was introduced to the music of great Django Reinhardt at age 12 and gypsy jazz has been Olli’s main focus ever since. Despite his young age he’s already played with stars such as Bucky Pizzarelli, Andreas Öberg, Samson Schmitt, Anat Cohen, Tommy Emmanuel, Paulus Schäfer, Antti Sarpila and Marian Petrescu.

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WIN A 2016 BMW! RAFFLE DRAWING DURING INTERMISSION! 8/20: JULIEN LABRO AND NICKI PARROTT

The final performance of the season features Australian bassist Nicki Parrott and French-born accordionist Julien Labro in a unique evening of traditional folk melodies, gypsy jazz, French chansons and other explorations of musical language.

Info & Tickets: crestedbuttemusicfestival.org | Box Office: 970.349.0619

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HELP US CELEBRATE 20 YEARS! Give to our 20th Anniversary Fund

Thanks to music lovers like you, the Crested Butte turns 20-years old this summer, once again bringing world class music and pioneering education programs to the Gunnison Valley. Our timeline above gives you a snapshot of the outstanding leaders, artists and programs that have thrilled and inspired you for the past 20 years. So what do we do for an encore? More! This summer we are launching a special fund to ensure that the

Festival continues to build upon its past successes. Your gift to the Fund will allow the Festival to scout and present top-flight artists from diverse musical genres and provide educational programs to people of all ages. Please consider making a special gift to our 20th Anniversary Fund by using the enclosed envelope above, [or by adding a special contribution to your ticket order]. With your support, the best is yet to come! Thank you!

GIVE YOUR CHILD THE GIFT OF MUSIC

Swallow Hill Kid’s Camp

KIDS CAMP 2016 JUNE 27 - JULY 1, 2016

A fun, 5-day music camp in Crested Butte that provides kids (ages 7-14) an amazing experience in bluegrass music education. • First-timers and intermediate players learn to play in a bluegrass band with other students • Write songs, and advance their individual skills through instrument break-out sessions. • Training by faculty from esteemed Swallow Hill Music School in Denver • Cost: $299. For more info and to apply, visit our website at: www.CrestedButteMusicFestival.org, or call 970.349.0619

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MORE TO DO

Surrounded by pristine mountains in every direction, Crested Butte is the epitome of adventurous mountain lifestyle. You won’t find traffic lights or chain stores in this national historic town, but you will find a friendly community with world-class music and outdoor offerings. From hiking, to mountain biking, to a secluded fly-fishing experience, Crested Butte is one of Colorado’s best-kept secrets. Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce 970.349.6438 / cbchamber.com Gunnison/Crested Butte Tourism Association 970.641.7992 / gunnisoncrestedbutte.com Crested Butte Center for the Arts 970.349.7487 / crestedbuttearts.org Crested Butte Film Festival 970.349.2571 / cbfilmfest.org Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum 970.349.1880 / crestedbuttemuseum.com 15

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 970.349.0366 / cbmountaintheatre.org Crested Butte Wildflower Festival 970.349.2571 / crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory 970.349.7231 / rmbl.org Trailhead Children’s Museum 970.349.7160 / trailheadkids.org Western State Colorado University 970.943.2186 / western.edu

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LOCATION

DIRECTIONS Nestled at the foot of Mt. Crested Butte, the Mirror Palace is located at the corner of Treasury and Gothic roads, just above the Grand Lodge Hotel. The physical address, for location purposes only, is 696 Gothic Road, Mt. Crested Butte.

BUS Located just steps away from the Mt. Crested Butte Transit Center at the Crested Butte Mountain Resort, we encourage visitors to use the free local bus service provided by Mountain Express to transport between the towns of Crested

PARKING Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. Onsite parking is at a premium, and on-street parking is not allowed anywhere in Mt. Crested Butte. You may want to contact your local lodging provider for more information.

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RAFFLE BROUGHT

TO YOU BY:

arts. education. conventions. events.

The BWC is an essential home for the arts, conventions/conferences, events and education and will be an economic catalyst for our valley, generating an estimated $13 million each year.

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OUR SPONSORS

Our sponsors make the Crested Butte Music Festival possible each year! For more information about our 2016 festival sponsors, visit crestedbuttemusicfestival.org Official Beer of the Festival

Official Wine of the Festival

Official Vehicle of the Festival

$25,000 level

EARLE BROWN MUSIC FOUNDATION $10,000 level

$5,000 level

$2,500 level

GUNNISON VALLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LOCAL A/V SPECIALISTS

$1,000 level

CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO

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SEATING CHART STAGE

DANCE FLOOR

GENERAL ADMISSION $

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT BAND EVENTS WITH AN OPEN DANCE FLOOR: Although you may select the pricing tier of your choice at the time of purchase, individual seats within each tier are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the time of performance. Booths seat 6 people. GENERAL ADMISSION: General admission seating around the dance floor.

STAGE

INNER RING - $$

ENTRANCE FOYER

BUY TICKETS ORDER ONLINE

Tiered seating gives you the flexibility to choose the price and style of seating. Two footprints allow for your best experience and are dependent on the musical style performed at each event. Relax with friends in a booth or take in every note from the front and center inner ring.

ENJOY DINNER AND PERFORMANCES FROM A TABLE IN THE INNER RING: Be immersed in the performance with table seating for up to 8 people. Booths seat 6 people. GENERAL ADMISSION: Just behind the Inner Ring, General Admission tables accommodate up to 8 people.

GENERAL ADMISSION $ $

T OO

ENTRANCE FOYER

24 HRS/7 DAYS A WEEK • CRESTEDBUTTEMUSICFESTIVAL.ORG/TICKETS

PHONE 970.349.0619 IN PERSON (JUNE 15-AUGUST 20) MIRROR PALACE BOX OFFICE • CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOX OFFICE 1 HOUR PRIOR TO PERFORMANCE

BOX OFFICE INFO

MIRROR PALACE BOX OFFICE - SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

MIRROR PALACE BOX OFFICE 696 GOTHIC RD. MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO WED-SAT 10AM-5PM

PLATINUM PASS - Give yourself flexibility and a taste of the CBMF experience with a Platinum Pass. Access to every mainstage performance in the Mirror Palace and premium seating in the inner ring or booth tier. KIDS GO FREE! - With one regularly priced adult ticket, free entrance for children and students with a valid student ID at all mainstage performances! Fundraising events not included. NO CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS Crested Butte Music Festival does not refund tickets. Tickets can be donated to the Festival for resale.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOX OFFICE 4 WAY STOP CRESTED BUTTE, CO WED-SAT 10AM-3PM

Tickets for donation must be received by the CBMF office at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled performance. To receive a tax deductible donation receipt for the value of the tickets. GROUP SALES - 10% off for groups of 20 or less, 25% off for groups more than 20. Visit crestedbuttemusicfestival.org for more info. MIRROR PALACE HAPPY HOUR TOURS - Go behind the scenes and learn more about the fascinating and colorful world of the Mirror Palace. Tours depart from the box office Friday & Saturday at 4pm June 25-August 20. After your tour, enjoy

specialty beverages in the Mirror Palace bar. DINING AT THE MIRROR PALACE Enjoy a pre-show dinner in the beautiful Mirror Palace. Cost is $60 per person and includes a three course meal. Preview menus online. Pre-show dinners begin one hour before show, and are available on selected nights. Reservations required. VENUE RENTAL - Make your wedding, fundraiser, sports or private event stand out with a brand new venue looking up at stunning Mt. Crested Butte. Contact the Box Office for more information.

TICKET ORDER FORM JUN 25 JUN 30 JUL 1 JUL 5 JUL 7 JUL 8 JUL 9 JUL 12 JUL 14 JUL 14 JUL 15 JUL 16 JUL 19 JUL 21 JUL 22 JUL 23 JUL 26 AUG 2 AUG 4 AUG 5 AUG 5 AUG 6 AUG 9 AUG 11 AUG 12 AUG 13 AUG 16 AUG 18 AUG 19 AUG 20

TICKET TIERS

Trout Steak Revival - co-presented with Crested Butte Bike Week The Mastersons T Sisters Home Soirée: American String Quartet (includes appetizers & apéritifs) American String Quartet and Friends Cabaret Bleu with the opera soloists of the Crested Butte Opera Studio Eufórquestra Home Soirée: Soloists of the Crested Butte Opera Studio (includes appetizers & apéritifs) Opera Children’s Chorus Performance Festival Symphony Orchestra with conductor Michael Stern and violinist Charles Yang NEW: Master Chef Hugh Acheson w/ Charles Yang and Peter Dugan 20th Anniversary Benefit Gala - Featuring soloists of the Crested Butte Opera Studio & the Festival Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Stern Home Soirée: Charles Yang and Peter Dugan (includes appetizers & apéritifs) Opening Night Opera: Puccini’s La bohème Opera: Puccini’s La bohème Opera: Puccini’s La bohème Home Soirée: Celino Romero (includes appetizers & apéritifs) Prohibition Party w/ Carte Blanche & 8 Count Entertainment Time Spans: International Contemporary Ensemble Time Spans: JACK Quartet Yarn Time Spans: International Contemporary Ensemble Home Soirée: Ben Powell and Friends (includes appetizers & apéritifs) Gypsy Jazz All Star Group Featuring Frank Vignola, Vinny Raniolo and others Leah Zeger Quartet Valinor Quartet Home Soirée: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo (includes appetizers & apéritifs) Kruno Špišić Trio Olli Soikkeli Trio Julien Labro and Nicki Parrot

GENERAL ADMISSION

Name Local Address City / State / Zip

BOOTH

DINNER

___ X $200 included $ ______ ___ X $190 $ ______ ___ X $45 ___ X $60 ___ X $60 ___ X $60 $ ______ ___ X $45 ___ X $60 ___ X $60 ___ X $60 $ ______ ___ X $45 ___ X $60 ___ X $60 ___ X $60 $ ______ ___ X $190 $ ______ ___ X $150 included $ ______ ___ X $25 ___ X $40 $ ______ ___ X $25 ___ X $40 $ ______ ___ X $30 ___ X $45 $ ______ ___ X $25 ___ X $40 $ ______ ___ X $190 $ ______ ___ X $35 ___ X $55 ___ X $55 ___ X $60 $ ______ ___ X $35 ___ X $55 ___ X $55 ___ X $60 $ ______ ___ X $35 ___ X $55 ___ X $55 ___ X $60 $ ______ ___ X $190 $ ______ ___ X $35 ___ X $55 ___ X $55 ___ X $60 $ ______ ___ X $35 ___ X $55 ___ X $55 ___ X $60 $ ______ ___ X $35 ___ X $55 ___ X $55 ___ X $60 $ ______ ___ X COUPLE - $2100 ___ X SINGLE - $1050

$ ______ $ ______

CBMF 20TH ANNIVERSARY FUND $_____________ GRAND TOTAL $_____________

METHOD OF PAYMENT

o Check payable to Crested Butte Music Festival o VISA o Mastercard o American Express

Other Address

Card No.

City / State / Zip

Exp. Date

Telephone

Signature

E-mail Address

METHOD FOR TICKET PICKUP

PRINTED TICKET IS REQUIRED FOR EACH MEMBER OF YOUR PARTY TO GAIN ENTRANCE TO ALL EVENTS.

TOTAL

___ X $20 $ ______ ___ X $30 ___ X $45 $ ______ ___ X $30 ___ X $45 $ ______ ___ X $190 $ ______ ___ X $35 ___ X $50 ___ X $50 ___ X $60 $ ______ ___ X $30 ___ X $45 ___ X $45 ___ X $60 $ ______ ___ X $30 ___ X $45 ___ X $45 $ ______ ___ X $250 $ ______ ___ X $10 $ ______ ___ X $45 ___ X $60 ___ X $60 ___ X $60 $ ______ ___ X $110 ___ X $125 ___ X $125 included $ ______

Platinum Pass: Don’t miss any of the outstanding performances this summer. The pass includes access to all mainstage events in the Mirror Palace (fundraisers & galas not included).

PERSONAL INFORMATION

INNER RING

ADD-ON

3-digit security code

o Pick up in advance at Box Office o Event will-call pick up o Receive by mail (additional charges apply)

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Post Office Box 2117 Crested Butte, Colorado 81224 970.349.0619 crestedbuttemusicfestival.org

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GRAND PRIZE 2016 BMW X1

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1 FOR $100 • 5 FOR $400 • 10 FOR $700

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: CRESTEDBUTTEMUSICFESTIVAL.ORG/RAFFLE OR CALL 970.349.0619

THIRD PRIZE $1000 CASH