Black History Month Film Fest
Join Melanin Mountain Project for a powerful film festival spanning throughout Black History Month. 6 Amazing Films over 5 nights, $5 per movie. For more information, email MMP at [email protected]
$5
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Gunnison Valley Events Calendar
Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.
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Kids Wheel Throwing
Kids Wheel Throwing
Students will focus on wheel throwing techniques. Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing; wedging, centering, pulling, trimming. Registration fee includes clay, tools, slip, glaze, kiln firings and instruction. Instructor: Rachel Cottingham
$15 – $180
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Skeleton of Art: Drawing Basics
Skeleton of Art: Drawing Basics
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 pm. February 8-March 8. (5 classes) *First class meets at 5pm Whether you want to dive deep into a painting, a sculpture, or advance beyond the ol' reliable stick figure. This course will be the best solution to help aid your next project. So many people shy away from any form of art […]
$140
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U.S. & China Relations Discussion
U.S. & China Relations Discussion
Join us for an 8-week foreign policy discussion series at Gunnison Library and on zoom. The topic for February 8 is China and the U.S. How will the United States engage a China that is increasingly seeking to expand its sphere of influence with Taiwan, ties with Russia, and global commerce?
free
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Wednesday night guided meditation and dharma talk
Wednesday night guided meditation and dharma talk
The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
By donation
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Historic Lunch at the Magic Meadows Yurt
Historic Lunch at the Magic Meadows Yurt
The museum is excited to collaborate with the Crested Butte Nordic Center to host a guided historic ski and snowshoe out to the magic meadows yurt! You'll learn about the history of the area, including the The Big Mine, Peanut Lake Mine, Pittsburg, and Augusta Mines during the trip out to the yurt, and upon […]
$55 – $70
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Spirits in the Mountains
Spirits in the Mountains
monthly spirit series Monthly on Thursdays 12/15, 1/19, 2/9, 3/16 5:30-7 pm $45 adult 21+ (ID Required) Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits guide Aaron Tomcak invites you into the world of spirits that will ignite you this winter season. Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections of whiskey, gin, or other delightful distillations […]
$45
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Wandering the Wilds of Bolivia
Wandering the Wilds of Bolivia
Join naturalist and wildlife photographer Arden Anderson as he explores the National Parks and natural areas of the rarely visited country of Bolivia in the heart of South America. From the high Andes to the upper Amazon Basin Arden wandered in search of the rich biodiversity Bolivia has to offer. His spectacular photos will bring […]
free
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Cooking Matters
Cooking Matters
Cooking Matters Registration Open Now! Learn to cook, shop, and save with FREE cooking classes Friday mornings 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, February 10th - March 17th at Gunnison County Public Library. Recipes, nutrition, budgeting and take home groceries provided every week. Free childcare available. Contact [email protected] for more information and to register or sign […]
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Mountain Mamas Cafe
Mountain Mamas Cafe
Come meet other mamas at Mountain Mamas Cafe! Presented by Gunnison Valley Health, we meet three times a week, Mondays from 1:30pm - 3:30pm at Sanctuary Somatics Yoga in Gunnison, Fridays from 12 - 2pm at Jerry's Gym, 507 Maroon Ave in Crested Butte, for our English sessions and Wednesdays from 11am - 1pm at […]
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Date Night
Date Night
Come learn a new skill with a partner or friend! Date nights will focus on an introduction to wheel throwing where students will learn how to center, pull and shape their own masterpiece. Instructor: Kit Witkowski $72/non-members $62/ members
$62 – $72
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Kids Break Dance Class
Kids Break Dance Class
Join B-boy Mikey Mestas for some break dancing basics! This class is fun and energetic and open to all levels of B-boys and B-girls to come and move! Students should wear comfortable clothes that allow for all kinds of movement, clean street shoes for dancing and bring a water bottle. Ages 7 and up welcome […]
$20
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African Arts Theater Show
African Arts Theater Show
Join us for this highly anticipated, not-to-miss West African Arts theater production that blends storytelling through music, dance, acrobatics, and more! World renown artist and choreographer, Fara Tolno, brings his magic to a show that will transport, inspire and mesmerize audiences of all ages. Multiple West African artists will be joined by local musicians and […]
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African Dance Class
African Dance Class
Adult African dance class-all abilities welcome! Fun and dynamic West African artists will teach an all level class in traditional African dance accompanied by incredible guest West African LIVE musicians! Wear comfortable workout clothes that allow for a full range of motion and bring a water bottle. Class is $20/person paid in cash, check, Venmo […]
$20
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African Drum Class
African Drum Class
Adult African drum class-all abilities welcome! Fun and dynamic West African artists will teach an all level class in traditional African drum class sharing rhythms and techniques on the djembe hand drum. A limited number of drums will be available for any student to borrow. If you own a hand drum please bring! Class content […]
$20
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Kids Break Dance Class
Kids Break Dance Class
Join B-boy Mikey Mestas for some break dancing basics! This class is fun and energetic and open to all levels of B-boys and B-girls to come and move! Students should wear comfortable clothes that allow for all kinds of movement, clean street shoes for dancing and bring a water bottle. Ages 7 and up welcome […]
$20
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Galentines & Wine
Galentines & Wine
Come hang out with some gal pals and practice wheel throwing to make a wine cup for future lady hangouts. Instructor: Abra Karbin $72/non-members $62/ members
$62 – $72
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College and Career Coaching Sessions
College and Career Coaching Sessions
Are you looking to get ahead in your professional life? Are you an undergraduate or a non-traditional student applying to colleges? Would you like to increase your employability and marketable skills? Meet with Stevie Kremer for a College and Career Coaching session at the Gunnison Library! Potential topics include: help with a resume, searching and […]
Free!
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Economic Warfare Discussion
Economic Warfare Discussion
Join us for an 8-week foreign policy discussion series at Gunnison Library and on zoom. The topic for February 15 is economic warfare. How effective will the sanctions levied by the west be at convincing Russia to cease its war with Ukraine?
free
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Wednesday night guided meditation and dharma talk
Wednesday night guided meditation and dharma talk
The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
By donation
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Mixed Media – Family Friendly
Mixed Media – Family Friendly
Join us for an evening filled with mixed media crafts for your whole family. Everyone will create a one of a kind painting using a variety of materials. Deirdre will walk you through each application process as you layer your painting. Gather your friends and sign up as a group of 4 for a discounted […]
$30 – $100
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Mixed Media & Margaritas
Mixed Media & Margaritas
Explore the exciting world of mixed media while enjoying margaritas and tasty snacks. Learn how to create a fun and unique piece of art using easy collage and mixed media techniques. You will work on canvas using newspaper, gesso, acrylics, stamps & stencils, mod podge and colored paper. Instructor: Deirdre Covert. $45/person, $140/group of 4
$45 – $140
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Two-Day Youth Art & Geology Workshop
Two-Day Youth Art & Geology Workshop
Join us for a two-day workshop exploring geology, history, and art with The Trailhead Children’s Museum. This two-day workshop will explore the history and geology of the Crested Butte and Gunnison area, fun-filled with interactive activities, an art-project, and some outside play. The program lasts from 9am-4pm both days.
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Latin American Politics Discussion
Latin American Politics Discussion
Join us for an 8-week foreign policy discussion series at Gunnison Library and on zoom. The topic for February 22 is Latin American Politics. What implications will there be for the region due to a rise in left-wing officials taking office?
free
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RomCom Marathon
RomCom Marathon
One day. Three classic romantic comedies. Stop by for a bit, or stay for the whole night! Movies start at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 pm, and the entire event is FREE!
free
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Children’s Pop Up Museum: The Love Lab
Children’s Pop Up Museum: The Love Lab
COME PLAY WITH THE TRAILHEAD The Trailhead Children's Museum Pop Up Museum: The Love Lab Friday, Feb 24th, 10am-5 pm Saturday, Feb 25th 10am - 5pm Sunday, Feb 26th 10am - 5pm Alpine Ballroom in the Lodge at Mountaineer Square, at Crested Butte Mountain Resort FREE for Trailhead Members, $5 per person over the age […]
$5
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SonofaGunn:The Greatest and Best Play in the World
SonofaGunn:The Greatest and Best Play in the World
February 23rd, 24th, 25th & March 2nd, 3rd, 4th Doors 7:00 pm Curtains 7:30 pm The 33rd annual SonofaGunn is back in the Black Box Theater! This is one you won't want to miss! This will be the last SonofaGunn in the Original Black Box Theater! This year's production follows a small town community writer's […]
$25
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Jam Class with Justin Leflar
Jam Class with Justin Leflar
Connect with enthusiastic jammers of all abilities for an invigorating-yet-comfortable musical experience led by Justin Leflar, accomplished player, instructor and member of Sunny Downpour. Every Jam Class is a welcoming atmosphere where experimentation is encouraged. Learn songs, introduce songs, and develop the skills to play along whether around a campfire or in a band. Come […]
$75
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Skeleton of Art: Drawing Basics
Skeleton of Art: Drawing Basics
*First class meets at 5pm Whether you want to dive deep into a painting, a sculpture, or advance beyond the reliable stick figure. This course will be the best solution to help aid your next project. So many people shy away from any form of art because they don’t know how to draw. I'll teach […]
$119 – $140
The Brenaissance
The Brenaissance
Hollywood loves a good comeback story, so let's explore Brendan Fraser's before his big night at the Oscars on March 12th! Come for the Brendan trivia (with prizes) and stay to vote for your favorite Brendan Fraser movie, which we will then watch!
free
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Cheatgrass Treatment Workshop
Cheatgrass Treatment Workshop
Cheatgrass is an annual invasive grass, and its range is expanding in the Gunnison Basin. This plant increases wildfire frequency, reduces forage for livestock and big game, and reduces the quality of wildlife habitat. If you want to learn how to control this plant on your land and are interested in FREE cheatgrass treatments on […]
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Elk Ave Historic Walking Tour
Elk Ave Historic Walking Tour
Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community.
$20 – $25
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Global Famine Discussion
Global Famine Discussion
Join us for an 8-week foreign policy discussion series at Gunnison Library and on zoom. The topic for March 1 is global famine. How is famine defined? What countries are currently experiencing this, and what, if any, remedies are there?
free
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I LOVE LAMP
I LOVE LAMP
Come make a ceramic lamp with Paige Stewart. This four week class will lead students through either hand building or throwing their lamp creation, depending on the students skill level. Students will also learn how to wire their lamps. Must have prior clay experience. Instructor: Paige Stewart $240/non-members $204/ members (No class March 16)
$240
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The Green Minerals Boom
The Green Minerals Boom
Join us at the Gunnison Library for a presentation by Luke Danielson, President and Co-Founder of Sustainable Development Strategies Group, a nonprofit research institute focused on mineral resources and their role in society. About the presentation: Luke will discuss how the ÒGreen Minerals BoomÓ will impact our communities and indigenous rights. The transition to renewable […]
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Annual events in Crested Butte and Gunnison
Gunnison Valley is also host to several beloved annual events. A classic winter event is The Alley Loop, a Nordic ski race that doubles as a costume contest. In fall, Mt. Crested Butte hosts the famous Chili and Beer Festival. Every summer in Gunnison, a crowd gathers to watch America’s fourth-oldest rodeo, Cattlemen’s Days. There are also festivals in Crested Butte that celebrate local art, music, wildflowers, and more. Attending an annual event is a good way to connect with the culture of the Gunnison Valley. You might even create a new tradition for you and your family and friends!
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