Upcoming Events
Friday Voice Class
EVERY FRIDAY @ 12 PM @ CMAC HQ.
Warm up your voice and lift your spirits, CMAC’s Friday Voice Class is open to all!
This weekly class is for everyone- all levels, all styles, all ages. Whether you’re a total beginner, a confident belter, or just someone who loves to sing in the car, you’re welcome here.
This week is led by one of CMAC’s favorite vocal experts, genre-adventurous mezzo-soprano Kristin Gornstein, joining us for the next 3 Fridays from Boulder.
We’ll start each session with gentle group warm-ups and communal singing, followed by opportunities for individual coaching or phrase work, depending on what folks are feeling that day. It’s collaborative, casual, and centered around joy and vocal discovery. No need to read music, just bring your voice and a willingness to explore. But if you have sheet music for a piece you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along!
Become a weekly regular or drop in here and there as the spirit moves you.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
Friday Voice Class
EVERY FRIDAY @ 12 PM @ CMAC HQ.
Warm up your voice and lift your spirits, CMAC’s Friday Voice Class is open to all!
This weekly class is for everyone- all levels, all styles, all ages. Whether you’re a total beginner, a confident belter, or just someone who loves to sing in the car, you’re welcome here.
This week is led by one of CMAC’s favorite vocal experts, genre-adventurous mezzo-soprano Kristin Gornstein, joining us for the second of a 3-part series of Friday Voice Classes, traveling in from Boulder to be with us.
We’ll start each session with gentle group warm-ups and communal singing, followed by opportunities for individual coaching or phrase work, depending on what folks are feeling that day. It’s collaborative, casual, and centered around joy and vocal discovery. No need to read music, just bring your voice and a willingness to explore. But if you have sheet music for a piece you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along!
Become a weekly regular or drop in here and there as the spirit moves you.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
Friday Voice Class
EVERY FRIDAY @ 12 PM @ CMAC HQ.
Warm up your voice and lift your spirits, CMAC’s Friday Voice Class is open to all!
This weekly class is for everyone- all levels, all styles, all ages. Whether you’re a total beginner, a confident belter, or just someone who loves to sing in the car, you’re welcome here.
This week is led by one of CMAC’s favorite vocal experts, genre-adventurous mezzo-soprano Kristin Gornstein, joining us for the final installment of a 3-part series of Friday Voice Classes. Thank you Kristin, for traveling in from Boulder for 3 weeks in a row to share your expertise and love of the human voice with us.
We’ll start each session with gentle group warm-ups and communal singing, followed by opportunities for individual coaching or phrase work, depending on what folks are feeling that day. It’s collaborative, casual, and centered around joy and vocal discovery. No need to read music, just bring your voice and a willingness to explore. But if you have sheet music for a piece you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along!
Become a weekly regular or drop in here and there as the spirit moves you.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
Monthly Song Swap & Open Mic
RECURRING EVENT: 1st Tuesday of Every Month
6-8pm, CMAC HQ & Musical Commons
Bring a song, bring a friend, or just bring your ears, CMAC’s Monthly Song Swap series!
Think open mic meets front porch jam session: we’ll keep it casual, passing the spotlight around one tune at a time. Share an original, cover a classic, join in if you know the chords, or just soak it all in. Whether you're a seasoned songwriter, a casual strummer, a spoken-wordsmith, or someone who just loves live music, there’s a seat in the circle for you.
CMAC will have a few mics, a piano/keyboard, and a variety of stringed instruments on hand for those who want to gently plug in or join the fun spontaneously. The atmosphere is relaxed, collaborative, and rooted in acoustic-style sharing.
All styles and experience levels welcome.
Free and open to the public, donations are always appreciated.
Friday Voice Class
EVERY FRIDAY @ 12 PM @ CMAC HQ.
Warm up your voice and lift your spirits, CMAC’s Friday Voice Class is open to all!
This weekly class is for everyone- all levels, all styles, all ages. Whether you’re a total beginner, a confident belter, or just someone who loves to sing in the car, you’re welcome here.
Back home from the north stretch of the Rockies and hot off the world premiere of A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT, CMAC’s Meg Marino Mayes is back in the studio this week and next, bringing her signature wholistic approach to singing & genre-gliding.
We’ll start each session with gentle group warm-ups and communal singing, followed by opportunities for individual coaching or phrase work, depending on what folks are feeling that day. It’s collaborative, casual, and centered around joy and vocal discovery. No need to read music, just bring your voice and a willingness to explore. But if you have sheet music for a piece you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along!
Become a weekly regular or drop in here and there as the spirit moves you.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
Friday Voice Class
EVERY FRIDAY @ 12 PM @ CMAC HQ.
Warm up your voice and lift your spirits, CMAC’s Friday Voice Class is open to all!
This weekly class is for everyone- all levels, all styles, all ages. Whether you’re a total beginner, a confident belter, or just someone who loves to sing in the car, you’re welcome here.
CMAC’s Meg Marino Mayes is in the studio this week, bringing her signature wholistic approach to singing & genre-gliding.
We’ll start each session with gentle group warm-ups and communal singing, followed by opportunities for individual coaching or phrase work, depending on what folks are feeling that day. It’s collaborative, casual, and centered around joy and vocal discovery. No need to read music, just bring your voice and a willingness to explore. But if you have sheet music for a piece you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along!
Become a weekly regular or drop in here and there as the spirit moves you.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
CMAC Community Jam
This is a recurring monthly event- the 3rd Wednesday of every month. 6-8pm @ CMAC HQ & Musical Commons.
Grab your guitar, your uke, your fiddle, or just your love of music, and join us for a good ol’ fashioned community jam session!
This relaxed, acoustic-style jam invites players of all levels to gather, swap songs, and make music together. Whether you come to play or just to listen, this is a chance to play alongside legends and learn by doing, no pressure, just pure joy. Past jam hosts include: Debbie Whitmore & The Monday Night Jam Band, Weary Bones (Creede’s new favorite father & sons bluegrass trio), Mo Bentz, Creede-based singer-songwriter/visual artist, Courtney La Zier, and John Goss.
We’ll have a few mics and extra instruments available, but the vibe is intentionally low-key and intimate, no need to amp it up.
Bring a tune to share, hop in on a chorus, or simply soak it all in.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
Friday Voice Class
EVERY FRIDAY @ 12 PM @ CMAC HQ.
Warm up your voice and lift your spirits, CMAC’s Friday Voice Class is open to all!
This weekly class is for everyone- all levels, all styles, all ages. Whether you’re a total beginner, a confident belter, or just someone who loves to sing in the car, you’re welcome here.
This week’s teacher is TBA, so standby for more info.
We’ll start each session with gentle group warm-ups and communal singing, followed by opportunities for individual coaching or phrase work, depending on what folks are feeling that day. It’s collaborative, casual, and centered around joy and vocal discovery. No need to read music, just bring your voice and a willingness to explore. But if you have sheet music for a piece you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along!
Become a weekly regular or drop in here and there as the spirit moves you.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
Friday Voice Class
EVERY FRIDAY @ 12 PM @ CMAC HQ.
Warm up your voice and lift your spirits, CMAC’s Friday Voice Class is open to all!
This weekly class is for everyone- all levels, all styles, all ages. Whether you’re a total beginner, a confident belter, or just someone who loves to sing in the car, you’re welcome here.
CMAC’s Meg Marino Mayes is in the studio this week, bringing her signature wholistic approach to singing & genre-gliding.
We’ll start each session with gentle group warm-ups and communal singing, followed by opportunities for individual coaching or phrase work, depending on what folks are feeling that day. It’s collaborative, casual, and centered around joy and vocal discovery. No need to read music, just bring your voice and a willingness to explore. But if you have sheet music for a piece you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along!
Become a weekly regular or drop in here and there as the spirit moves you.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
Monthly Song Swap & Open Mic
RECURRING EVENT: 1st Tuesday of Every Month
6-8pm, CMAC HQ & Musical Commons
Bring a song, bring a friend, or just bring your ears, CMAC’s Monthly Song Swap series!
Think open mic meets front porch jam session: we’ll keep it casual, passing the spotlight around one tune at a time. Share an original, cover a classic, join in if you know the chords, or just soak it all in. Whether you're a seasoned songwriter, a casual strummer, a spoken-wordsmith, or someone who just loves live music, there’s a seat in the circle for you.
CMAC will have a few mics, a piano/keyboard, and a variety of stringed instruments on hand for those who want to gently plug in or join the fun spontaneously. The atmosphere is relaxed, collaborative, and rooted in acoustic-style sharing.
All styles and experience levels welcome.
Free and open to the public, donations are always appreciated.
Friday Voice Class
EVERY FRIDAY @ 12 PM @ CMAC HQ.
Warm up your voice and lift your spirits, CMAC’s Friday Voice Class is open to all!
This weekly class is for everyone- all levels, all styles, all ages. Whether you’re a total beginner, a confident belter, or just someone who loves to sing in the car, you’re welcome here.
CMAC’s Meg Marino Mayes is in the studio this week, bringing her signature wholistic approach to singing & genre-gliding.
We’ll start each session with gentle group warm-ups and communal singing, followed by opportunities for individual coaching or phrase work, depending on what folks are feeling that day. It’s collaborative, casual, and centered around joy and vocal discovery. No need to read music, just bring your voice and a willingness to explore. But if you have sheet music for a piece you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along!
Become a weekly regular or drop in here and there as the spirit moves you.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
CMAC Community Jam
This is a recurring monthly event- the 3rd Wednesday of every month. 6-8pm @ CMAC HQ & Musical Commons.
Grab your guitar, your uke, your fiddle, or just your love of music, and join us for a good ol’ fashioned community jam session!
This relaxed, acoustic-style jam invites players of all levels to gather, swap songs, and make music together. Whether you come to play or just to listen, this is a chance to play alongside legends and learn by doing, no pressure, just pure joy. Past jam hosts include: Debbie Whitmore & The Monday Night Jam Band, Weary Bones (Creede’s new favorite father & sons bluegrass trio), Mo Bentz, Creede-based singer-songwriter/visual artist, Courtney La Zier, and John Goss.
We’ll have a few mics and extra instruments available, but the vibe is intentionally low-key and intimate, no need to amp it up.
Bring a tune to share, hop in on a chorus, or simply soak it all in.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
Monthly Song Swap & Open Mic
RECURRING EVENT: 1st Tuesday of Every Month
6-8pm, CMAC HQ & Musical Commons
Bring a song, bring a friend, or just bring your ears, CMAC’s Monthly Song Swap series!
Think open mic meets front porch jam session: we’ll keep it casual, passing the spotlight around one tune at a time. Share an original, cover a classic, join in if you know the chords, or just soak it all in. Whether you're a seasoned songwriter, a casual strummer, a spoken-wordsmith, or someone who just loves live music, there’s a seat in the circle for you.
CMAC will have a few mics, a piano/keyboard, and a variety of stringed instruments on hand for those who want to gently plug in or join the fun spontaneously. The atmosphere is relaxed, collaborative, and rooted in acoustic-style sharing.
All styles and experience levels welcome.
Free and open to the public, donations are always appreciated.
CMAC Community Jam
This is a recurring monthly event- the 3rd Wednesday of every month. 6-8pm @ CMAC HQ & Musical Commons.
Grab your guitar, your uke, your fiddle, or just your love of music, and join us for a good ol’ fashioned community jam session!
This relaxed, acoustic-style jam invites players of all levels to gather, swap songs, and make music together. Whether you come to play or just to listen, this is a chance to play alongside legends and learn by doing, no pressure, just pure joy. Past jam hosts include: Debbie Whitmore & The Monday Night Jam Band, Weary Bones (Creede’s new favorite father & sons bluegrass trio), Mo Bentz, Creede-based singer-songwriter/visual artist, Courtney La Zier, and John Goss.
We’ll have a few mics and extra instruments available, but the vibe is intentionally low-key and intimate, no need to amp it up.
Bring a tune to share, hop in on a chorus, or simply soak it all in.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
CMAC Community Jam
This is a recurring monthly event- the 3rd Wednesday of every month. 6-8pm @ CMAC HQ & Musical Commons.
Grab your guitar, your uke, your fiddle, or just your love of music, and join us for a good ol’ fashioned community jam session!
This relaxed, acoustic-style jam invites players of all levels to gather, swap songs, and make music together. Whether you come to play or just to listen, this is a chance to play alongside legends and learn by doing, no pressure, just pure joy. Past jam hosts include: Debbie Whitmore & The Monday Night Jam Band, Weary Bones (Creede’s new favorite father & sons bluegrass trio), Mo Bentz, Creede-based singer-songwriter/visual artist, Courtney La Zier, and John Goss.
We’ll have a few mics and extra instruments available, but the vibe is intentionally low-key and intimate, no need to amp it up.
Bring a tune to share, hop in on a chorus, or simply soak it all in.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
Friday Voice Class
EVERY FRIDAY @ 12 PM @ CMAC HQ.
Warm up your voice and lift your spirits, CMAC’s Friday Voice Class is open to all!
This weekly class is for everyone- all levels, all styles, all ages. Whether you’re a total beginner, a confident belter, or just someone who loves to sing in the car, you’re welcome here.
This week is led by one of CMAC’s favorite vocal experts, Dr. Mark Craig of the Taos Opera Institute.
We’ll start each session with gentle group warm-ups and communal singing, followed by opportunities for individual coaching or phrase work, depending on what folks are feeling that day. It’s collaborative, casual, and centered around joy and vocal discovery. No need to read music, just bring your voice and a willingness to explore. But if you have sheet music for a piece you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along!
Become a weekly regular or drop in here and there as the spirit moves you.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
Town Barn Dance
RECURRING EVENT: June 27 & September 5, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM
The Stables at the Rio Grande
Kick up your heels and join us for a good old-fashioned Town Barn Dance!
Led by the renowned dance caller Andrea Earley Coen, returning to Creede by popular demand, each night features a nostalgic mix of traditional social dances including square dancing, contra dancing, two-step, and more. No experience? No problem! Andrea will walk everyone through the steps, and the focus is on fun, and community, not perfection.
This event features live music provided by Colorado old time, bluegrass & country musicians Jake Loew (fiddle), Avery Augur (banjo), KC Groves (mandolin), Donny Chavez (guitar) & Gene Libbea (bass).
Held at the beautiful Stables at the Rio Grande, this summer series is open to dancers of all ages and abilities, year-round locals, summer residents, and visitors alike. Come early, grab a seat, and get ready to dance the night away!
Light refreshments will be available for purchase on-site.
Ticket Prices:
• Kids 12 & under – Free
• Teens (13–17) – $10
• Young Folks (18–25) – $20
• Regular Admission (26+) – $30
«RESERVE TICKETS HERE»
Friday Voice Class
EVERY FRIDAY @ 12 PM @ CMAC HQ. This week at a special time, 5 PM
Warm up your voice and lift your spirits, CMAC’s Friday Voice Class is open to all!
This weekly class is for everyone- all levels, all styles, all ages. Whether you’re a total beginner, a confident belter, or just someone who loves to sing in the car, you’re welcome here. This week acclaimed CO Bluegrass fiddler & teaching artist, Ryan Drickey, leads a special class focusing on singing in harmony by ear, in the Bluegrass & folk traditions. Ryan leads the “Bluegrass Choir” sessions at Ghost Ranch Bluegrass Camp every summer and he will lead a version of that class with us! Please join us in welcoming Ryan back into the fold, this time leading us in song! And as a bonus, Ryan will stay on with us to play fiddle in the Barn Dance Band, harkening on the double-fiddle traditions of old time music,
No need to read music, just bring your voice and a willingness to explore. But if you have sheet music for a piece you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along!
Become a weekly regular or drop in here and there as the spirit moves you.
FREE to attend, donations are always appreciated.
Monthly Song Swap & Open Mic
RECURRING EVENT: 1st Tuesday of Every Month
7-9pm, CMAC HQ & Musical Commons
Bring a song, bring a friend, or just bring your ears, CMAC’s Monthly Song Swap series!
Think open mic meets front porch jam session: we’ll keep it casual, passing the spotlight around one tune at a time. Share an original, cover a classic, join in if you know the chords, or just soak it all in. Whether you're a seasoned songwriter, a casual strummer, a spoken-wordsmith, or someone who just loves live music, there’s a seat in the circle for you.
CMAC will have a few mics, a piano/keyboard, and a variety of stringed instruments on hand for those who want to gently plug in or join the fun spontaneously. The atmosphere is relaxed, collaborative, and rooted in acoustic-style sharing.
All styles and experience levels welcome.
Free and open to the public, donations are always appreciated.
Sound Bath Cave Yoga
This is a recurring event: Sundays, June 28, July 26, August 9 & 30, 2026 @ 8 AM
In collaboration with the Creede Community Center
Start your Sunday with a mellow and meditative morning in the mine and then head over to the festival for a day of music like only Headwaters can offer!
Join yoga instructor Wade Adams (Wade into Yoga) and Headwaters Music Festival artist Anthony Garcia (piano), for a calming, grounding yoga practice held inside the naturally resonant cave at the Creede Underground Mining Museum & Community Center. This special session is elevated by the live music; improvised other-worldly soundscapes throughout the practice and resonant drone-like instrumentals that enhance the cave’s natural acoustics.
All are welcome.
Class notes: Please bring your own mat &/or towel and we recommend dressing in layers to accommodate the fluctuating temperatures in the cave.
This 1-hour, morning practice is FREE to attend, donations will be accepted to benefit the important, community-based work of Creede’s Underground Mining Museum.
Friday Voice Class
EVERY FRIDAY through the end of the summer @ 12 PM @ CMAC HQ.
Warm up your voice and lift your spirits, CMAC’s Friday Voice Class is open to all!
This weekly class is for everyone- all levels, all styles, all ages. Whether you’re a total beginner, a confident belter, or just someone who loves to sing in the car, you’re welcome here. Meg Marino Mayes, acclaimed opera etc. singer & CMAC’s Executive Director, leads this regular weekly class (unless otherwise noted).
We’ll start each session with gentle group warm-ups and communal singing, followed by opportunities for individual coaching or phrase work, depending on what folks are feeling that day. It’s collaborative, casual, and centered around joy and vocal discovery. No need to read music, just bring your voice and a willingness to explore. But if you have sheet music for a piece you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along!
Become a weekly regular or drop in here and there as the spirit moves you.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
Instrument Maintenance 101
RECURRING EVENT:
Tuesdays, June 23, July 28 & August 25 // 12-2pm // CMAC HQ
Living in a remote area can make instrument care a challenge, but with a little knowledge, you can keep your instrument in top shape!
Join Courtney La Zier, former owner of Creede’s local music shop & CMAC Teaching Artist/Instrument Librarian, for an informative and hands-on session on basic instrument maintenance. A well-respected regional musician, Courtney holds a wealth of knowledge from his time as a curator and shop owner. He’ll share his essential tips for keeping your instrument tuned and ready for anything—even when the nearest repair shop is over an hour away.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned musician, Courtney will walk you through the most important steps for proper care, cleaning, and basic repairs. Expect to learn how to troubleshoot common issues, prevent problems, and keep your instrument performing at its best. We encourage you to bring your instrument(s) for hands-on demos, but our instruments will also be available for learning.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
All ages, instruments and experience levels welcome.
Friday Voice Class
EVERY FRIDAY through the end of the summer @ 12 PM @ CMAC HQ.
Warm up your voice and lift your spirits, CMAC’s Friday Voice Class is open to all!
This weekly class is for everyone- all levels, all styles, all ages. Whether you’re a total beginner, a confident belter, or just someone who loves to sing in the car, you’re welcome here. Meg Marino Mayes, acclaimed opera etc. singer & CMAC’s Executive Director, leads this regular weekly class (unless otherwise noted).
We’ll start each session with gentle group warm-ups and communal singing, followed by opportunities for individual coaching or phrase work, depending on what folks are feeling that day. It’s collaborative, casual, and centered around joy and vocal discovery. No need to read music, just bring your voice and a willingness to explore. But if you have sheet music for a piece you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along!
Become a weekly regular or drop in here and there as the spirit moves you.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
CMAC Community Jam
This is a recurring monthly event- the 3rd Wednesday of every month. now through the end of the summer 2026, 6-8pm @ CMAC HQ & Musical Commons.
Grab your guitar, your uke, your fiddle, or just your love of music, and join us for a good ol’ fashioned community jam session!
This relaxed, acoustic-style jam invites players of all levels to gather, swap songs, and make music together. Whether you come to play or just to listen, this is a chance to play alongside legends and learn by doing, no pressure, just pure joy. Past jam hosts include: Debbie Whitmore & The Monday Night Jam Band, Weary Bones (Creede’s new favorite father & sons bluegrass trio), Mo Bentz, Creede-based singer-songwriter/visual artist, Courtney La Zier, and John Goss.
We’ll have a few mics and extra instruments available, but the vibe is intentionally low-key and intimate, no need to amp it up.
Bring a tune to share, hop in on a chorus, or simply soak it all in.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
Yin Yoga/Yoga Nidra w/ Wade Adams
EVERY OTHER SUNDAY: Beginning Sunday, Nov. 2, at CMAC HQ, Wade Adams will be guiding a Yin Yoga / Yoga Nidra class at 5:30pm.
Yin Yoga is the practice of holding postures for extended periods of time to allow the release of myofascial tissue (all the little bits that hold bones, muscle, and tendons together).
Yoga Nidra translates to Yoga Sleep. It is an ancient practice that is a conscious sort of sleep that allows the brain to enter into all stages of sleep without actually drifting off.
🎶 Part of a traditional Yoga Nidra is a visualization portion. Rather than speaking you through a visualization, he will be playing music and allowing that to guide your dreaming brain wherever it will go.
Entry is $5 per person. Any additional donations will go directly to CMAC.
Note: Yoga Nidra is done best with a yoga mat, several blankets, and bolster (a pillow). Come dressed in your comfiest and warmest clothes as your body temperature can drop up to 5 degrees while participating in yoga Nidra.
Pop-ups along the Silver Thread Studio Tour
Various Artist Studios in Mineral County, Creede & South Fork
In collaboration with the Creede Arts Council
Back by popular demand, pop-up concerts along the Silver Thread Studio Tour returns for its third year, offering an intimate, behind-the-scenes look into the working spaces of local artists along Colorado’s stunning Silver Thread Scenic Byway.
Throughout the day, two CMAC duos, guitar & bass/mandolin duo Jeff & Samantha Fletcher and singer-songwriters Mo Bentz & Clark Destin Jones, will pop up at every studio along the tour for short, spontaneous performances, adding a musical thread to this celebration of visual art. The tour includes stops in both Creede and South Fork, inviting visitors to meet artists, explore their creative spaces, and experience art in the places it’s made.
Free to attend. Drop in, wander, and enjoy.
A detailed map and schedule of pop-ups is available HERE.
Friday Voice Class
EVERY FRIDAY through the end of the summer @ 12 PM @ CMAC HQ.
THIS WEEK @ 12:30-1:30 PM
Warm up your voice and lift your spirits, CMAC’s Friday Voice Class is open to all!
This weekly class is for everyone- all levels, all styles, all ages. Whether you’re a total beginner, a confident belter, or just someone who loves to sing in the car, you’re welcome here. Meg Marino Mayes, acclaimed opera etc. singer & CMAC’s Executive Director, leads this regular weekly class (unless otherwise noted).
We’ll start each session with gentle group warm-ups and communal singing, followed by opportunities for individual coaching or phrase work, depending on what folks are feeling that day. It’s collaborative, casual, and centered around joy and vocal discovery. No need to read music, just bring your voice and a willingness to explore. But if you have sheet music for a piece you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along!
Become a weekly regular or drop in here and there as the spirit moves you.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
POP IN FOR ART & MUSIC!
For our littlest artists (ages 3-5), Alisa Nelson and Meg Marino will also host this fun, free event where tots can move, listen, dance and create!
Date: August 12
Time: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Location: CMAC HQ, 112 N. Main Street, Creede, CO
Cost: FREE
Materials: All materials provided
SOUNDS OF ART CAMP!
In partnership with the Creede Center for the Arts, we are thrilled to welcome Oklahoma-based artist Alisa Nelson for this 3-day camp, with assistance from Allison Quiller & Meg Marino. Inspired by the groundbreaking artist Wassily Kandinsky, this dynamic camp will explore collage, texture, and the concept of synesthesia, the blending of senses, by connecting music and visual art. Through guided experimentation, students will discover how sound, color, and movement can come together to create bold, expressive works of art.
Ages: 6-13
Date: August 11, 12 & 13
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
Drop-off (doors open @ 8:50 AM): upstairs at the Quiller Gallery (110 Main Street)
Pick-up: CMAC HQ (112 N. Main Street)
Cost: $45 suggested donation
Materials: All materials provided
Music in the Park
In collaboration with the Creede Arts Council
Join for sunshine, songs, and community at CMAC’s Music in the Park!
This signature CMAC event brings the whole community together for a variety show-style concert featuring artists from Nathan Royal Jazz Trio and acclaimed soprano Deanna Breiwick, in a wide range of musical styles. And keep your eyes (and ears) open for a few beloved CMAC staples and local favorites who just might take the stage...
Laid-back, family-friendly, and packed with top-tier talent, this is the perfect way to cap off your weekend in Creede.
Free to attend—donations are always appreciated.
Bring your picnic basket, lawn chair, and your favorite folks to enjoy the afternoon.
In case of rain, the concert will move to CMAC HQ.
Sound Bath Cave Yoga
This is a recurring event: Sundays, June 28, July 26, August 9 & 30, 2026 @ 8 AM
In collaboration with the Creede Community Center
Start your Sunday with a mellow and meditative morning in the mine.
Join yoga instructor Wade Adams (Wade into Yoga) for a calming, grounding yoga practice held inside the naturally resonant Creede Underground Mining Museum & Community Center. This special session is elevated by the live musicians who will offer improvised other-worldly soundscapes throughout the practice, assisted by singing bowls and resonant drone-like instruments that enhance the cave’s natural acoustics.
All levels welcome. Please bring your own mat or towel.
This 1-hour, morning practice is FREE to attend, donations are appreciated.
Tracks & Tunes
Join us in South Fork for our collaboration Tracks & Tunes w/ Revolution Rail.This ride features the musical stylings of the Nathan Royal Jazz Trio and the dulcet tones of soprano Deanna Breiwick in a program ranging from simple folks melodies to Jazz & American standards.
Ride details: RIO GRANDE RUN ~6 miles (round trip)
After checking-in at the South Fork Railroad Station, rail bikers will receive a short safety briefing and the tour guides will lead the 6-mile out-and-back trip. Riders on the Rio Grande Run enjoy a gorgeous ride alongside the Rio Grande, featuring spectacular views of the surrounding terrain and vistas. Upon reaching the turnaround point, in the remote Coller Wilderness Area, riders will be treated to a 35 minute concert at sunset. Riders are encouraged to bring a picnic & camp chairs to settle in comfortably in the rustic concert location.
This is certain to be a unique experience, blending light recreation, beautiful vistas and acoustic music in the majesty of nature…
Click HERE to be re-directed to RevRail’s site to purchase tickets and for more in-depth info about RevRail and what to expect on this unique adventure.
Kids' Costume Tea Party Concert
Calling all little princes, pirates, fairies, and dragons—put on your favorite costume and join us for a magical musical tea party!
This interactive, family-friendly concert features soprano Deanna Breiwick and The Nathan Royal Jazz Trio all dressed in whimsical costume and ready to enchant young audiences with songs, stories, and silly surprises. The performance is designed with kids in mind: short, sweet, and full of opportunities to move, sing, and explore.
At the concert, enjoy tea and cookies, coloring activities, and a chance to get up close with the instruments in a mini petting zoo.
Costumes encouraged (for kids and grownups alike!)
Perfect for ages 2–10, but open to all.
Free to attend—donations are always appreciated.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday Voice Class
EVERY FRIDAY through the end of the summer @ 12 PM @ CMAC HQ.
Warm up your voice and lift your spirits, CMAC’s Friday Voice Class is open to all!
This weekly class is for everyone- all levels, all styles, all ages. Whether you’re a total beginner, a confident belter, or just someone who loves to sing in the car, you’re welcome here. Meg Marino Mayes, acclaimed opera etc. singer & CMAC’s Executive Director, leads this regular weekly class (unless otherwise noted).
We’ll start each session with gentle group warm-ups and communal singing, followed by opportunities for individual coaching or phrase work, depending on what folks are feeling that day. It’s collaborative, casual, and centered around joy and vocal discovery. No need to read music, just bring your voice and a willingness to explore. But if you have sheet music for a piece you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along!
Become a weekly regular or drop in here and there as the spirit moves you.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
Monthly Song Swap & Open Mic
RECURRING EVENT: 1st Tuesday of Every Month
7-9pm, CMAC HQ & Musical Commons
Bring a song, bring a friend, or just bring your ears, CMAC’s Monthly Song Swap series!
Think open mic meets front porch jam session: we’ll keep it casual, passing the spotlight around one tune at a time. Share an original, cover a classic, join in if you know the chords, or just soak it all in. Whether you're a seasoned songwriter, a casual strummer, a spoken-wordsmith, or someone who just loves live music, there’s a seat in the circle for you.
CMAC will have a few mics, a piano/keyboard, and a variety of stringed instruments on hand for those who want to gently plug in or join the fun spontaneously. The atmosphere is relaxed, collaborative, and rooted in acoustic-style sharing. Hosted by Creede singer songwriter & visual artist, Mo Bentz, Jan-May 2026.
All styles and experience levels welcome.
Free and open to the public, donations are always appreciated.
Stretching the limits of the Human Voice
Sara Valentine (stage director, actor, educator) joins us from Maine and is half of the co-founding duo of Really Inventive Stuff (Peter and the Wolf). Sara is a Certified Antigym® Practitioner and the director of Centered Heart Collective, a collaborative space for holistic practices, classes and workshops. Drawing on her studies with the Roy Hart Voice Center, she will lead an exploratory vocal workshop, inviting you to stretch the limits of the human voice. Through embodied movement, imagination and play, participants will explore and rediscover a range of vocal possibilities. Feel free to bring any texts or lyrics you might be working on, but no preparation is required. Dress for movement; bare feet are encouraged.
Join us at CMAC HQ for this free, interactive session with Sara.
Peter & the Wolf
Special event for kids & families, performance of Peter and the Wolf concluding with an interactive Musical Instrument Petting Zoo. Monday, August 3, 3pm @ CMAC HQ.
Really Inventive Stuff is delighted to make their Creede Musical Arts Collective debut!
In 2005, Sara Valentine and Michael Boudewyns co-founded Really Inventive Stuff, a production company dedicated to creating playful, theatrical programs with symphony orchestras for young audiences; it has since become one of the most popular presenters of its kind.
Really Inventive Stuff’s signature production of Peter and the Wolf debuted in 2005; it was created for Maestro Rossen Milanov and New Jersey’s Symphony in C with Michael Boudewyns as narrator-performer. Sara Valentine designed the production and directed the staging. For over 21 years, Really Inventive Stuff has presented their vaudeville-inspired Peter and the Wolf 178 times with numerous orchestras in North America and aboard, including: Singapore, Winnipeg, Milwaukee, Saint Louis, Detroit, Seattle, Jacksonville, Princeton, Richmond, Indianapolis, Annapolis, New Haven, the Music Academy of the West, and seventeen performances with The Philadelphia Orchestra. The second half of the performance will include an interactive piece titled The Toy Symphony that will lead into a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo to end the afternoon. This performance will include a chamber arrangement of the piece for wind quintet w/ CMAC All-star, Maestro Steven Aguiló-Arbues on the podium.
Along with orchestra performances, Michael and Sara are hosts of a YouTube series celebrating noteworthy people and their remarkable achievements: Taphotopia.com
Sara is a Certified Antigym® Practitioner and the director of Centered Heart Collective, a collaborative space for holistic practices, classes and workshops. Sara will lead a vocal workshop at CMAC HQ the next day (Tuesday, Aug. 4).
Michael and Sara live in Maine with their sweet-faced cat, Pippy.
Yin Yoga/Yoga Nidra w/ Wade Adams
EVERY OTHER SUNDAY: Beginning Sunday, Nov. 2, at CMAC HQ, Wade Adams will be guiding a Yin Yoga / Yoga Nidra class at 5:30pm.
Yin Yoga is the practice of holding postures for extended periods of time to allow the release of myofascial tissue (all the little bits that hold bones, muscle, and tendons together).
Yoga Nidra translates to Yoga Sleep. It is an ancient practice that is a conscious sort of sleep that allows the brain to enter into all stages of sleep without actually drifting off.
🎶 Part of a traditional Yoga Nidra is a visualization portion. Rather than speaking you through a visualization, he will be playing music and allowing that to guide your dreaming brain wherever it will go.
Entry is $5 per person. Any additional donations will go directly to CMAC.
Note: Yoga Nidra is done best with a yoga mat, several blankets, and bolster (a pillow). Come dressed in your comfiest and warmest clothes as your body temperature can drop up to 5 degrees while participating in yoga Nidra.
Friday Voice Class
EVERY FRIDAY through the end of the summer @ 12 PM @ CMAC HQ.
Warm up your voice and lift your spirits, CMAC’s Friday Voice Class is open to all!
This weekly class is for everyone- all levels, all styles, all ages. Whether you’re a total beginner, a confident belter, or just someone who loves to sing in the car, you’re welcome here. Meg Marino Mayes, acclaimed opera etc. singer & CMAC’s Executive Director, leads this regular weekly class (unless otherwise noted).
We’ll start each session with gentle group warm-ups and communal singing, followed by opportunities for individual coaching or phrase work, depending on what folks are feeling that day. It’s collaborative, casual, and centered around joy and vocal discovery. No need to read music, just bring your voice and a willingness to explore. But if you have sheet music for a piece you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along!
Become a weekly regular or drop in here and there as the spirit moves you.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
Instrument Maintenance 101
RECURRING EVENT:
Tuesdays, June 23, July 28 & August 25 // 12-2pm // CMAC HQ
Living in a remote area can make instrument care a challenge, but with a little knowledge, you can keep your instrument in top shape!
Join Courtney La Zier, former owner of Creede’s local music shop & CMAC Teaching Artist/Instrument Librarian, for an informative and hands-on session on basic instrument maintenance. A well-respected regional musician, Courtney holds a wealth of knowledge from his time as a curator and shop owner. He’ll share his essential tips for keeping your instrument tuned and ready for anything—even when the nearest repair shop is over an hour away.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned musician, Courtney will walk you through the most important steps for proper care, cleaning, and basic repairs. Expect to learn how to troubleshoot common issues, prevent problems, and keep your instrument performing at its best. We encourage you to bring your instrument(s) for hands-on demos, but our instruments will also be available for learning.
Free to attend, donations are always appreciated.
All ages, instruments and experience levels welcome.
Music Theory Simplified
You asked, so we created: A New General Music Course at CMAC
Four-session course: July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at CMAC HQ (all Mondays)
This hands-on, all-levels, multi-genre course dives into music’s nuts and bolts: from reading notation (staff, tabs, Nashville numbers, etc.), basic theory, and music history to how instruments work, how genres connect (Mozart and Willie Nelson have more in common than you think), harmony, texture, practice strategies, and even a bit of songwriting. Through step-by-step demos, practicums, play-along moments, deep listening, handouts and worksheets, we’ll demystify how music works in a supportive, curiosity-welcome environment for musicians and music-lovers alike.
The four-session course runs over 4 weeks: July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at CMAC HQ (all Mondays), and will be team-taught by CMAC teaching artists Courtney La Zier & Megan Marino, spanning multiple instruments and genres.
When you register for the course, you will receive handouts, links, video archives, PDF & audio examples. $50 ticket is for all four classes; walk-in/drop-in rate is $15 per class, payable at the door on the day of the session. This is a hands-on class, so students are encouraged to bring their own instrument, or one can easily be borrowed from CMAC on-site.
Designed as a cumulative series; registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome. Scholarships are available - please contact us if you are interested in a scholarship.
<<Register HERE>>
Music in the Park
In collaboration with the Creede Arts Council
Wrap up Lyyra’s visit to Creede with sunshine, songs, and surprises at CMAC’s Music in the Park!
This signature CMAC event brings the whole community together for a variety show-style concert featuring artists from Lyyra in full & small group formations, and keep your eyes (and ears) open for a few beloved CMAC staples and local favorites who just might take the stage...
Laid-back, family-friendly, and packed with top-tier talent, this is the perfect way to cap off your weekend in Creede.
Free to attend—donations are always appreciated.
Bring your picnic basket, lawn chair, and your favorite folks to enjoy the afternoon.
In case of rain, the concert will move to CMAC HQ.
Sound Bath Cave Yoga
This is a recurring event: Sundays, June 28, July 26, August 9 & 30, 2026 @ 8 AM
In collaboration with the Creede Community Center
Start your Sunday with a mellow and meditative morning in the mine.
Join yoga instructor Wade Adams (Wade into Yoga) for a calming, grounding yoga practice held inside the naturally resonant Creede Underground Mining Museum & Community Center. This special session is elevated by the live musicians who will offer improvised other-worldly soundscapes throughout the practice, assisted by singing bowls and resonant drone-like instruments that enhance the cave’s natural acoustics.
All levels welcome. Please bring your own mat or towel.
This 1-hour, morning practice is FREE to attend, donations are appreciated.
Lyyra: A Candlelight Cave Concert
Lyyra is back! The six-voice women's chamber choir will wow us with their soaring voices inside the Creede Underground Mining Museum & Community Center.
Lyyra is the new all-women vocal ensemble from The VOCES8 Foundation and is based in the USA. Creating world-class musical experiences to inspire audiences, Lyyra seeks to redefine the genre of upper voice music in the choral landscape, highlighting the astonishing capabilities within the full spectrum of women’s singing. The sound of this bright, young group combines velvety richness alongside star-like brilliance. With a broad texture and exhilarating range of sound, the group’s talented members specialize in classical, jazz, pop, and folk music from diverse traditions and backgrounds. More at lyyramusic.com.
Reserve & Purchase Ticket HERE
General Admission: $25
Creede Local: $20
Kids: FREE