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.
Mapping Your Story
July 31 @ 6:00 pm
$114.75 – $135
Mapping Your Story: A Writing Workshop July 31 – August 2. Thursday, July 31. 6:00 – 8:30 pm. Friday, August 1. 9:30 am – 2:00 pm. Lunch Provided. Saturday, August 2. 9:30 am – 12:00 pm. Enjoy a summer three-day writing workshop at the Gunnison Arts Center in which we explore the relationship between the story that is a map, and the map that is a story. Through writing, lively discussion, a visit to the Pioneer Museum, and a walking tour of parts of Gunnison both known and lesser-known, we’ll discover inspiration peeking out at us from everywhere. This workshop is a great way to develop an idea for your next work and is suitable for writers of plays, screenplays, short stories and creative nonfiction. Be sure to bring writing material, sunscreen, a hat and a good pair of walking shoes (on Saturday). Classes meet at the GAC. Paul Edwards, Professor Emeritus of Communication Arts at Western Colorado University, holds degrees from St. Michael’s College, University at Albany, and the University of Colorado Boulder, and is a playwright and workshop leader whose works have been performed throughout Colorado’s Central Rockies. Minimum of 5 students, Max of 12. Instructor: Paul Edwards Tuition: $135/student, $114.75/GAC Member.
Related Events
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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