Birds Invade Majestic! There’s another Reel Fest fundraiser coming up this Thursday, Feb. 19, at The Majestic Theatre. It’s a screening of the incredible documentary Winged Migration and tickets are available at Flying Petito Sisters Video or at the door. For more info, call the Fest office at 349-2600.
Birthday Watch: Happy b-day to Laura Martineau on Feb. 19 and to Diane Graves, Honeydew Murray, Donna Rozman, and one of our favorite little guys, Slater Weil, on Feb. 20. And Feb. 21 is shared by Ben Arwood-Levine, Abby Hird and Cara Cunningham.
Happy day on Feb. 22 to Mary Cavelli, Jani Wedmore, Nicholas Gainous, Wyatt Williams, and over in Germany, Dominic "The Dominator" Piccaro. And to Claire Ayraud, Amy Nicolaisen and Elina Smith on Feb. 23 and to Don Hempel, Sherry Deetz and Ryan Dowell on Feb. 24. Wish Candace Targos a happy day on Feb. 25.
Support Don’s Ride for Canzo: Local cyclist Don Pulley is riding from California to Florida to benefit Gary Canzoneri and his fight against myeloma. Penny-per-mile pledges and any other donations are appreciated; for more info, call 209-0177.
They HAVE to Play “Our Love is Here to Stay!”
The 2004 Winter Season at the Center for the Arts continues this Sunday, Feb. 22, with a performance by Le Trio Gershwin at 8 p.m.; this unique presentation of George Gershwin’s timeless music includes guitar, cello, and piano. Tickets are $35 and available at The Center box office during business hours.
Who Needs Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte?...when you can get your own girlfriends together this Saturday night, Feb. 21, and head for the Gunnison Multi-purpose Building for the 2nd annual Girls Night Out...The evening is sponsored by Gunnison Business & Professional Women and all proceeds go to the Gunnison Arts Center, the Crested Butte Arts Alliance, and to build scholarships for women students. Tickets are $25 ahead of time and $30 at the door that evening, if there are any left. Up at this end of the valley, tickets are available at the Center, Camp 4 Coffee, and any BPW member.
While you’re in Gunnison...Stop by the Arts Center and be sure to see the group art show, which features over 45 area artists and runs through Feb. 28.
Get Ready for Some Red Carpet Action - CB-Style... The 2nd Annual CB Reel Fest Academy Awards Party takes place Sunday, Feb. 29, at the Crested Butte Club and includes dinner, silent auction, door prizes, and a cash bar. Tickets for the party are $35 and ballots to win prizes will be available throughout February for only $5 each; pick them up at Flying Petito Sisters Video and then pick the winners. For more info, call 349-2600.
Mt. CB is Looking for a Few Good Men...and Women! The general election for three 4-year positions on the Mt. CB Council will be held Tuesday, April 6, and now is your chance to get involved in area politics. Petitions will be available at the Town Hall (911 Gothic Road) anytime after Feb. 13 and are due back by Friday, March 5; applicants must be a Mt. Crested Butte resident for 12 consecutive months prior to the April election. For more info, call 349-6632.
The 2004 Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball is this Saturday, Feb. 21, at Le Bosquet, starting at 7 p.m. There will be live Dixieland jazz, prizes for costumes, and a 4-course gourmet French/New Orleans dinner. For more info and to make reservations, call the Mountain Theatre at 349-0366; all proceeds for this (and the other Mardi Gras events this week) go to the Mountain Theatre.
Big-Time Friends Here for Mardi Gras! Once again, Leftover Salmon will be playing at The Rafters this Sunday, Feb. 22, as a part of their winter tour. Call The Mountain Theatre (Mardi Gras Central!) at 349-0366 for ticket information.
...and The Good Times Continue to Roll... Fat Tuesday is Feb. 24 and the Mountain Theatre’s big Mardi Gras parade and celebration continues the party! The good times start at The Depot on Feb. 24 in the afternoon, with the parade starting from there at 5 pm. There are prizes for Best Band, Best Costume and Best Krewe and to sign on, call the Mountain Theatre at 349-0366 or 209-1571.
Three Mexican Tenors at The Center: This special concert is Wednesday, Feb. 25, beginning at 8 pm. Tickets for this Center for the Arts production are now on sale at the box office at $40 each; call 349-7487 for more information.
