The Warm Hands of Ghosts is a richly atmospheric historical fantasy set during World War I. Published in 2024, the story alternates between two timelines and perspectives: January 1918: Laura Iven, a Canadian nurse wounded in service, returns home to Halifax after learning of her brother Freddie’s presumed death. Troubled by inconsistencies surrounding the news,…
Written by Elif Shafak, a prominent Turkish-British novelist, essayist, and activist born in 1971. She writes in both English and Turkish and is recognized as “Turkey’s leading female novelist”. The narrative centers on two families across continents: the Kazancı women, a matriarchal clan in Istanbul, and the Tchakhmakhchian family in the United States—Armenian diasporans. At…
Join us on Sunday, August 24th at 4:00 PM on the Rumor’s Patio (or in our cozy new upstairs space if the weather doesn’t cooperate) for a special reading and signing with local author Kimberly Nixon. Best known for her Rock Bottom Tennessee series, Kimberly will be introducing her brand-new children’s book, A Visit From…
The Paragon People’s Fair is a non-juried arts and crafts festival that helps regional Colorado artists showcase their artwork. It is a two-day event held on Elk Avenue in Crested Butte, over Labor Day weekend. The Paragon Peoples Fair also features live music, food venders, and an adjacent Farmers market on Sunday. There will be…
The Gunnison Arts Center and Firebird Theatre are proud to present Theatre from the Machine. An This hour-long night at the theatre is intended to examine the current state of AI in the arts and to reinforce the irreplaceability of human expression. Will you be able to guess which of these plays is human-made? Tickets:…
The Gunnison Arts Center and Firebird Theatre are proud to present Theatre from the Machine. An This hour-long night at the theatre is intended to examine the current state of AI in the arts and to reinforce the irreplaceability of human expression. Will you be able to guess which of these plays is human-made? Tickets:…
Join us for the GAC’s annual Gala on a new date this year: Saturday, September 27, themed Under the Stars inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Enjoy a magical evening of twinkle lights, live musical entertainment, a courtyard fire pit, delicious bites and desserts, classy entertainment, plus an online auction opening on September 8th—all in…
Join us if you dare for the Gunnison Arts Center’s Un-Dead Ball — a frightfully fun Halloween night where the dance floor comes alive! This ghoulish gathering will feature a spooktacular local DJ spinning eerie beats, a full bar serving up creepy craft cocktails, and the crowning of our very own Un-Dead Royalty. Come in…
I LOVE YOU BECAUSE is a charming, modern-day reimagining of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, set against the backdrop of bustling New York City. This witty and heartfelt musical follows an uptight, rule-bound greeting card writer whose world is upended when he meets a free-spirited photographer with a mind of her own. As their unlikely romance unfolds—mirroring…
I LOVE YOU BECAUSE is a charming, modern-day reimagining of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, set against the backdrop of bustling New York City. This witty and heartfelt musical follows an uptight, rule-bound greeting card writer whose world is upended when he meets a free-spirited photographer with a mind of her own. As their unlikely romance unfolds—mirroring…