Breaking Waves tells the story of Kelda Wood, a British adaptive adventurer who doesn’t take no for an answer. She was a world class equestrian, Olympics-bound, when she experienced a life-changing accident after a giant hay bale fell on her head, the shock shattering her ankle. But rather than giving up, she began embodying the…
An invigorating and detoxifying class combining heat, breath, music & movement! Focused on calming the mind, building strength, and improving flexibility for an energizing and fun experience. The Studio is warmed to 75-80 degrees. All levels welcome!
Sharpen your skills in this dynamic figure drawing class with artist Karolina Szumilas. Work from a live nude model as you explore gesture, proportion, and expressive linework.
Selby a nonbinary writer and former hotshot wildland firefighter, spent a decade (2000–2010) with elite firefighting crews known as “hotshots”. River holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Syracuse University. By age 19, Selby experienced homelessness, substance use, and exploitation. A friend’s suggestion led them to wildland firefighting—a decision that transformed their life. Despite being…
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,…
Acclaimed environmentalist Bill McKibben, author of more than 20 books, comes to Crested Butte with his latest release, Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization. McKibben, is one of the first to sound the alarm about the climate crisis and insists this moment is also full…
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…
Celebrate our shared love for public lands at HCCA’s first-ever Public Lands Palooza on Saturday, September 13 at Zuni West Brewery. Enjoy live music by Strand Hill, prizes, and free drinks for summer volunteers. This free community event kicks off at 3 PM — don’t miss the chance to toast to the lands that bring…
HCCA is happy to join the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District and the Bureau of Land Management to support volunteer efforts in restoring critical wet meadow habitat in the Gunnison Country on September 3 and 4 (join us for one or both days). . Volunteers will be using Bill Zeedyk methods to position and…