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ARTS FESTIVAL
Our hallmark event since 2009. A multi-week, multi-disciplinary cornucopia of arts performances, exhibitions, classes, camps, conversations and parties. Spend a day, a weekend, or the entire festival exploring the best of the contemporary arts with us each summer.
Green Box Arts Festival 2023
FESTIVAL YOUR WAY
WHAT TO EXPECT
Want to catch every performance we have on tap, or only want to take a class? Whatever your interest and for however long you want to engage with us during the festival, check out the whole schedule and plan a day, weekend, or a whole week. Dozens of unique events are available for you to participate in each summer. We thrive on offering intimate opportunities, so be sure to sign up for your favorite events early…before they sell out!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, July 7
7:30 am - 11:00 am
Catamount Trail with Friends of Ute Pass Trails
A guided hike of one of the most iconic, and challenging Green Mountain Falls trails.
6 miles with 1,700 ft. gain
Catamount Trail Hike: 6 miles / 1,700 ft. gain
Hike begins at 7:30 a.m. from Creekside Parking (across from Little Beaver Inn – 10645 Ute Pass Ave)
Friends of Ute Pass Trails is a volunteer-centered non-profit advocating for and supporting a system of safe and sustainable hiking trails for public use in the Ute Pass area, promoting stewardship for trails and education for responsible trails use. Their volunteers dedicate their time and toil to improving our area’s hiking trail network, making our community a better place to live and recreate. Members of the organization are committed to leaving things better than they find them, inspiring others to preserve and protect our natural resources so vital to our well-being.
Location Creekside Parking, 10645 Ute Pass Ave, Green Mountain Falls, CO
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Yoga
Kickoff your morning with an outdoor yoga class with Andrea Lodico. Space is limited- please pre-register.
Master Yoga teacher Andrea Lodico (RYT-500) returns to Green Box for her third year to help you kickstart your Green Box morning! Classes are infused with playfulness, dynamic sequencing, and energizing vinyasa flow.
A limited number of 10-class packages are available for $100.
Note: All classes are located at Bear Crossing Studio except for Town Overlook classes on Saturday, July 8th and 15th.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
ArtDesk Conversation: Wolves in Colorado
This year's animal welfare conversation takes on the subject of wolves in Colorado
Conversations with nationally acclaimed speakers on a variety of subjects. These hourlong sessions include complimentary lunch and opportunities to dialogue with the conversationalist. Topics range from animal welfare, health, and political issues, to visual and performing arts, and the annual Green Mountain Falls Mayor’s Forum.
ARTDESK CONVERSATIONS ARE FREE AND INCLUDE LUNCH. PLEASE PREREGISTER.
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dance Masterclass with Paul Taylor Dance Company
Join us for a free dance masterclass by company dancers held at the Sallie Bush Community Building.
All are welcome to participate in this free masterclass given by the professional dancers of Paul Taylor Dance Company. In this hour-long class, you will learn more about the Company’s innovations to the artform of modern dance since its founding in 1954.
Friday, July 7
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Astronomy & Smores
The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society returns with their state-of-the-art telescopes.
The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society returns with their state-of-the-art telescopes. Join the experts for some informative stargazing, then retreat to the fire circle at The Outlook Lodge to make your own s’mores.
Our venues are dotted throughout the town of Green Mountain Falls. If you aren’t familiar with the town, this handy-dandy map is an excellent tool to stick in your back pocket.
FESTIVAL DATES: June 30 – Saturday, July 15
BOX OFFICE OPENS JUNE 1