Starry Evening Gala

presented by Margery Feldberg and Jeremy Levin
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Big Mine Ice Arena

The 8th Annual Starry Evening Gala presented by Margery Feldberg and Jeremy Levin will be held at Big Mine Ice Arena on Saturday, July 11, 2026. We are currently SOLD OUT! This year, we will honor Blake Hawk for his generosity and commitment to protecting the beauty of the Gunnison Valley.

Starry Evening is an opportunity to gather with friends, new and old, to celebrate the beloved places that make Crested Butte so special. From Red Lady to Lower Loop, Long Lake to the Rec Path, the lands we enjoy year-round are protected and cared for through the efforts of this one spectacular evening.

Please contact register@cblandtrust.org for inquiries or to join the waitlist.

Underwriting Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor - $25,000 (1 table | 10 seats)

Presenting Sponsor – $25,000 (1 table | 10 seats)

  • Table for 10 with premier seating in the Red Lady Circle
  • Complimentary bottle of champagne for your table
  • Framed photo of you and your guests at the gala
  • Exclusive VIP reception with the CBLT Board of Directors the week before
  • Recognition as the presenting sponsor at the event, on invitations and programs, and on the Land Trust website

Email Ashley at register@cblandtrust.org to enquire about becoming a presenting sponsor today!

Long Lake Sponsor - $15,000 (1 table | 10 seats)

Long Lake Sponsor – $15,000 (1 table | 10 seats)

  • Table for 10 with upgraded seating in the Red Lady Circle
  • Complimentary champagne bottle at your table
  • Framed photo of you and your guests at the gala
  • Exclusive VIP reception with the CBLT Board of Directors the week before
  • Recognition at the event, on invitations and programs, and on the Land Trust website

Click here to register for the 2026 Starry Evening Gala!

Lupine Trail Sponsor - $10,000 (1 table | 10 seats)

Lupine Trail Sponsor – $10,000 (1 table | 10 seats)

  • Table for 10 with reserved seating in the Red Lady Circle
  • Photo of you and your guests at the gala
  • Exclusive VIP reception with the CBLT Board of Directors and guests the week before
  • Recognition at the event, on invitations and programs, and on the Land Trust website

Click here to register for the 2026 Starry Evening Gala!

Gunsight Bridge Sponsor - $5,000 (1 table | 8 seats)

Gunsight Bridge Sponsor – $5,000 (1 table | 8 seats)

  • Table for 8 with reserved seating 
  • Recognition on invitations, programs, and the Land Trust website

Click here to register for the 2026 Starry Evening Gala!

Lower Loop Sponsor - $2,500 (4 seats)

Lower Loop Sponsor – $2,500 (4 seats)

  • Reserved seating for 4
  • Recognition on invitations, programs, and the Land Trust website

Click here to register for the 2026 Starry Evening Gala!

Peanut Lake Sponsor - $1,000 (2 seats)

Peanut Lake Sponsor – $1,000 (2 seats)

  • Reserved seating for 2
  • Recognition on invitations, programs, and the Land Trust website

Click here to register for the 2026 Starry Evening Gala!

Please contact register@cblandtrust.org for inquiries.

Donate

Can’t make it but want to show your support for the event?

Questions?

Eve Gutheinz | register@cblandtrust.org | (970) 349-1206

2026 Underwriters

Underwriters make this event an even greater success! It’s thanks to these folks that we could direct all proceeds from the gala to conserving and caring for our beloved trails, wildlife habitats, ranch lands, and waterways. 

Presenting Sponsors

Margery Feldberg and Jeremy Levin

Long Lake Sponsors

Jeff Hermanson

Lupine Trail Sponsors

Sharon and Robert Floyd

Anne and Bill Ronai

Lisa and John Tully

Gunsight Bridge Sponsors

Debbie and Jim Alsup

Tony Barnard and Rick Barnhart

Kathleen and Bobby Brown

Lenni and Bill Burke/Marina and Bruce Jefferis/Heather and Wayne Kearney

Ruth Turnquist Carver and Jim Schmidt

Barbi and Scott Cohen

Susie and Reggie Coon

Crested Butte Collection – Kiley Flint

Amy and Michael Deane/Heather and Jack Nelson

Aimee and Mitch Dryer/Jaima Giles-Alsum and Brian Alsum

Becky Frey/Julie and Andy McNeill

Lynne and Gil Friedlander/Tricia and Mike Wortley

Marilyn and Rob Gentry

Janet and Kurt Giesselman

Tanja and Kelly Harrison

Tom Heine

Emily and Jamie Henkel

Beth and Joe Hise

Kathy and Michael Keig

Laura and Greg Koonsman

Julie and Jim Musselman

Bill Peatross

Sarah and Chris Riopelle/Shannon Tiger and Steve Ferris

Katie and Scott Schofield

Daphne and Jay Shipowitz

SHM Architects

Elizabeth and Bart Showalter

Signature Properties

Simmons and Friends

Kim and David Todd

Lower Loop Sponsors

Shirley and Gene Cordes

Celina and Russ Harrison

Christy and Tim Hooper

Elizabeth and Bob Hughes

Sally and Duane Johnson

Jack McAllister

Ann and Brian Reed

Myrna and Chris Shonk

Karen and Patrick Walker

Peanut Lake Sponsors

Susan and Kevin Beltz

Ruth and Chris Carey

Jane and Jerry Clark

Lisa and Ted Daniel

Roberta and Paul Davis

Cindy and Randy Edmundson

Stephanie and John Flanigan

Shannon and Chip Fudge

Judy and Jim Haller

Tessa and Howard Hambleton

Amy and Scott Houdek

Team Johnson ATX

Wilson and Robert Johnson

Stephanie and Derek Land

Carol and Mark Lester

Beth and Timothy Parker

Angela and Nick Patterson

 

Dawn Piscitelli and Matthew Huser

Lisa and Doug Roberts

Nicole and Matt Roberts

Barbara and Randy Rosenblatt

Christianne Schoedel and John Segal

Donna Seligman and John Garrett

Marsha and Randall Singleton

Meg and Michael Smith

Drew and John Stull

Shannon Sullivan-Spinney and Russell Spinney

Kelly and Kirk Tattersall

Marnie and Clayton Taylor

Blair and Brian Walker

Alicen and Peter White

Kate and Tommy White

2026 In-Kind Sponsors

Thank you to these businesses and individuals for making this year’s event a huge success.

Amberleaf

Monica Ariowitsch and Suzanne Pierson

Crested Butte Wildflower Festival

Deer Creek Blinds

Irwin Brewing Company

Jaima Giles-Alsum and Brian Alsum

Cindy and Bill Graf

Margaret and Lee Rigby

Shaun Horne Gallery

Suzanne and John Simmons

2026 Gala Committee

The Crested Butte Land Trust Gala wouldn’t be the celebration it is without our incredible gala committee! These tireless volunteers work all year to bring you the best event of the summer. (Interested in joining us next year? Email Cheryl at cheryl@cblandtrust.org.)

Kim Todd, co-chair

Lisa Tully, co-chair

Debbie Alsup

Kath Bentley

Murrie Chirekos

Karen Draker

Cindy Graf

Tanja Harrison

Nellie Hester

Jill Hibbeln

Beth Hise

Alexandra Hutzell

Jill Indovino

Heather Kearney

Laurel Komarny

Shannon McNeil

Liz Myers

Kim Phipps

Tobye Poeschel

Nikki Pulitzer

Erik Riego Jordan

Lee Rigby

Margaret Rigby

Lotte Roache

Lisa Roberts

Nicole Roberts

Katie Schofield

Scott Schofield

Myrna Shonk

Holly Stevens

Sherry Yeaman

Protect What You Love

As pressures on the Gunnison Valley increase, you can be part of the solution.
Leave a legacy of open space protection by donating to the Crested Butte Land Trust today,
and ensure that you and generations to come will continue to enjoy our unique quality of life.

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