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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West African Community Dance Class w/ Live drums
November 6, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$22
West African Dance Classes with Mami Sayon Camara: Sundays 4pm! 4 weeks Intergenerational Class for all levels & ages! Location: Jones Studio, CB Center for the Arts Drop in $22, 4 classes $75. Beginner Friendly. Registration Link: https://wildharedancecb.com/…/west-african-dance-class…/ **Class Proceeds support Kissidugu Foundation. Learn more here: https://kissidugu.org/ Mami Sayon Camara, a native of Guinea, West Africa teaches traditional dances and rhythms that are inherent in the culture of Guinea. This 4 week series is Beginner friendly. Class includes warm-up, break down of movement and learning specific Guinean Dances & rhythms. Mami is a skilled dynamic teacher excited to share her culture with the Gunnison Valley Community. She is an accomplished West African Dance artist and is an integral part of the Kissidugu Foundation. All proceeds from class directly support the Kissidugu Foundation. Learn more here: https://kissidugu.org/ Mami Sayon Camara offers a joyous class for all movers. Come Dance in community! Bring your Bare feet and water!
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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