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.
Celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the best bad movie ever - The Room! THE ROOM centers on Johnny (writer/director Tommy Wiseau), a man who has it all; great friends, a good job, and a gorgeous fiance named Lisa. But Lisa's innocent act masks the fact that she's looking to bring Johnny down, and her […]
Celebrate a great ski season with Easy Jim at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts for Deadhead Ed's End of Season Party on Thursday, April 4th at 8pm. All proceeds from this event benefit the Crested Butte Community School Enrichment Program. Tickets and more information can be found at www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Come watch amazing colorful and sometimes loud demonstrations with some fun activities afterward. Some loud some colorful! Many people are talking about the Western Chemistry club and their chemistry show. It never disappointments for all ages. Amazing tricks using chemistry, math, physics and even geology this year. That's right. Geology too. You may be asking […]
Join us for the opening reception of Where are they now? to celebrate the participating artist. Featuring a robust bar menu and a chance to mingle with the artist.
Please join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, April 5 for a free movie night. To send off winter in style, we'll be screening the 1969 film "The Last of the Ski Bums". Retro attire is encouraged! Snacks and refreshments provided. Free & Open to the Public.
Closing Weekend Celebration: Bass w/ Woody, Augi, Bayne & Suprise Guest Headliner
Learn African Dance techniques with teacher Maputo Mensah from Ghana. Kids Dance | April 16 | 4:15-5:30 (ages 5-14) Adult Dance | April 16| 5:30-6:45
Flower Blocks Saturday, April 20th, 12:00 to 3:00pm $60/Adult Immerse yourself in the world of whimsical blooms with our Flower Block Class. This creative endeavor invites participants of all skill levels to explore the art of hand-building with clay to craft a charming and personalized flower block. This class offers a delightful opportunity to infuse […]
Do you miss your favorite Firebrand Soups? Our Series this month highlights Hungarian Mushroom + Vegan Mushroom Learn from the legend herself, Heidi Magnus, how to make your favorite Firebrand Soups. The soup in this series is the iconic Hungarian Mushroom + Vegan Mushroom | April 20th | 3pm-5pm Location: GAC Cafe Gallery. Please enter […]
Ceramic Lanterns Monday, April 22nd, 5:30 to 8:30pm $60/Adult Step into the enchanting world of illumination with our Luminous Creations: Ceramic Hand-Building Lantern Class. This class beckons participants of all skill levels to explore the magical art of hand-building with clay, creating a personalized ceramic lantern that will cast a warm and inviting glow. Join […]
Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 27 for Super Saturday Storytime. Let's gather to celebrate National Poetry Month with some rhyme time, and even create your own poem to share on our Poet-Tree. Free & open to the public.
Join the Clark Family School of Environment & Sustainability in celebrating our graduating Master in Environmental Management students and Master of Science in Ecology students at the 2024 Community Forum. Be inspired as our MEM students share the outcomes of their 600-hour-project work and our MSE students share the findings of their extensive research! Join […]
This Spring themed clay class will bring flowers, birds and sunny landscapes to life! This afterschool handbuilding and wheel throwing class will teach techniques in sculpting, carving and glazing.
Is your kid obsessed with Minecraft? Let them take their creativity off the screen and make art based on their favorite game! Ages 6 - 17.
Come join us for a Mom + Me Clay Day for Mothers' Day! Bring your child(ren) to get creative with clay. Throw on the wheel AND make a hand-built keepsake.
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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