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SUMMARY:Summer Classics in the Courtyard: The Devil’s Horn
DESCRIPTION:Join Madeline and Matt Shugert for an evening exploring the many voices of the saxophone\, one of music’s most versatile and historically polarizing instruments. Though often associated with jazz\, the saxophone has a rich place in classical music and traditions around the world. Through a program spanning Baroque transcriptions\, French Impressionist works\, and classic and modern jazz\, Madeline and Matt highlight the instrument’s remarkable range and dual identity. Based in Crested Butte\, Colorado\, Madeline Shugert is a saxophonist\, educator\, and adjunct lecturer of woodwinds at Western Colorado University\, with degrees from Indiana University and the University of Colorado and extensive teaching experience in Shanghai. Matt Shugert is a multi-instrumentalist\, educator\, and composer whose work spans jazz performance\, composition\, and saxophone ensemble writing\, with music premiered internationally and recognized by the Jazz Education Network. Together\, they bring deep artistry\, scholarship\, and a shared passion for the saxophone’s expressive possibilities.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/summer-classics-in-the-courtyard-the-devils-horn/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T173000
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SUMMARY:New Orleans Suspects
DESCRIPTION:The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! New Orleans Suspects will take the stage on Wednesday\, June 24\, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 pm. All live series openers are provided in partnership with the Gunnison Valley Music Association. Food and beverage will be served during the event. Grab your camp chairs and blankets and make plans to join us on the lawn for music on the mountain! New Orleans Suspects began playing together in 2009 as a pick-up band at the Maple Leaf in New Orleans. Comprised of some of the most seasoned\, highly respected players in NOLA\, the group called themselves The Unusual Suspects. Over the next couple of years\, they became a local favorite and by the summer of 2011 they decided to tour full-time\, renaming the band New Orleans Suspects. They quickly began attracting large crowds from San Francisco to New York. They have currently released five full-length albums and are set to release their sixth album release in 2023. https://neworleanssuspects.com/
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/new-orleans-suspects/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
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SUMMARY:Super Saturday Storytime!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday\, June 27 for Super Saturday Storytime! June’s theme is Reading Rodeo with special guests from the Cattlemen’s days royal court! Stories & activities for the whole family. Free & open to the public.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/super-saturday-storytime-2/
LOCATION:Gunnison Library\, 1 Quartz St\, Gunnison\, CO\, 81230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Family-Friendly,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260629T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260629T193000
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SUMMARY:Alpenglow: The Motet
DESCRIPTION:Formed over two decades ago\, the funk six-piece The Motet have learned to work as an interlocking unit\, with each member bolstering one another towards the best creative output. This symbiosis has led to a unique style and cohesive musical chemistry\, as seen in the band’s immaculate live performances and seamless blend of funk\, soul\, jazz\, and rock. With a fervent fanbase in tow\, The Motet have sold out shows across the nation\, performed six headlining slots at Red Rocks\, and sets at festivals such as Bonnaroo\, Bottlerock\, Electric Forest\, Bumbershoot\, Summer Camp\, and High Sierra. But even after their 20+ years of accolades and recognition\, the legendary outfit-composed of Dave Watts (drums)\, Joey Porter (keys)\, Garrett Sayers (bass)\, Drew Sayers (keys and saxophone)\, Ryan Jalbert (guitar)\, and new singer Sarah Clarke-are still exploring new sonic ideas and finding new ways to showcase each other’s skill sets. The band released All Day in 2023-an eclectic instrumental voyage threaded by the infectious grooves and immaculate\, layered arrangements that The Motet have become known for. Now\, with vocal powerhouse Sarah Clarke in tow\, the band continues their journey with their highly anticipated 10th studio album Love Time\, out November 15\, 2024.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/alpenglow-the-motet/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260630T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260630T190000
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SUMMARY:Summer Classics: Quartz Alley Combo
DESCRIPTION:Quartz Alley Combo is a Crested Butte-based quartet known for mixing modern and vintage jazz with a playful\, adventurous spirit and a strong sense of place. Drawing inspiration from the classic small-group tradition while bringing their own fresh energy\, the band moves comfortably between straight-ahead swing\, soulful grooves\, and inventive reinterpretations that keep their performances engaging and unpredictable. With roots in the local music community and a sound that feels both polished and approachable\, Quartz Alley Combo deliver a live experience that is stylish\, dynamic\, and deeply connected to the creative pulse of the Gunnison Valley.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/summer-classics-quartz-alley-combo/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260701T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260701T190000
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SUMMARY:CBMBA Wednesday Trail Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Help maintain some of CB’s pristine singletrack and enjoy comradery\, food and prizes.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/cbmba-wednesday-trail-work-day-6/
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Billy Allen + The Pollies
DESCRIPTION:The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! Billy Allen + The Pollies will take the stage on Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 pm. All live series openers are provided in partnership with the Gunnison Valley Music Association. Food and beverage will be served during the event. Grab your camp chairs and blankets and make plans to join us on the lawn for music on the mountain! There is a ferocious Southern engine inside of Billy Allen + The Pollies’ debut album Black Noise. It thrums to life atop a classic rock chassis and expertly weaves in and out of gospel\, grunge\, funk and soul along its eleven-song journey. From the explosive top of the album (a liberating anthem of self-worth called “All of Me” to the spiritually haunting final track (the wurlitzer fueled “Go on Without Them”) Black Noise is a genre-defiant haymaker that lands. https://www.billyallenandthepollies.com/
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/billy-allen-the-pollies/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260703T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260703T220000
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SUMMARY:Mt. Crested Butte's Independence Day Celebration &
DESCRIPTION:The Mt. Crested Butte Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks will be held on Friday\, July 3\, 2026\, from 5 to 10 pm at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) Base Area. Fireworks will start around 9:30 pm. Join us for a free family-friendly concert and Independence Day celebration. Featuring live music\, food and beverage offerings by CBMR\, and children’s activities! We’ll finish the evening with an Independence Day fireworks show starting at dark. Gates open at 4:45 pm.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/mt-crested-buttes-independence-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Red Lady Stage\, 12 Snowmass Rd\, Mt. Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260703T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260703T200000
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening celebrating the distinct visions of artists Cody Kuehl and Elizabeth Dryden in the Ascent & Confluence Exhibit Rooms at Terrible Mountain Gallery. *Charcuterie Provided
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/exhibit-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Terrible Mountain Gallery\, 409 Main St\, Pitkin\, CO\, 81241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Family-Friendly,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260704T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260704T200000
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SUMMARY:Boombox
DESCRIPTION:The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! Boombox will take the stage on Saturday\, July 4\, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 pm. All live series openers are provided in partnership with the Gunnison Valley Music Association. Food and beverage will be served during the event. Grab your camp chairs and blankets and make plans to join us on the lawn for music on the mountain! A little house\, a little blues\, a little funk\, a little rock\, and a whole lot of soul blast through BoomBox. Electronic rock duo BoomBox\, consisting of brothers Zion Rock Godchaux and Kinsman MacKay bring heavy organic grooves and soulful beats that penetrate through the dancefloor\, and on to all facets of the human experience. https://thisisboombox.com/
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/boombox/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260706T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260706T193000
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SUMMARY:Alpenglow: JD Clayton
DESCRIPTION:The Fort Smith Arkansas native\, JD Clayton\, released his debut album Long Way From Home\, early last year which has received overwhelming critical acclaim. There’s no artifice surrounding the Arkansas-born singer and songwriter. No glitz. No pretension or mythology. JD Clayton’s sound\, and where he chooses to make it-Arkansas\, the most western of the southern states- is a bridge between the southern rock on which he was raised\, and the truth telling tradition from the 70s era of country music that he most favors. As a result\, the songs on his thrilling new album Blue Sky Sundays\, feel both lived in and completely free. Like any great songwriter\, Clayton is both leader and follower\, telling his own story but reveling in how it unfolds in live time and relates to listeners individually. “The album is about clarity. It’s about leaving the things that let us down behind\,” Clayton says. “It’s about love and family and joy. It took me about four months of being sober to have a clear enough head to process this. I think I finally understand that piece of the puzzle at least.”
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/alpenglow-jd-clayton-2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260707T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260707T190000
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SUMMARY:Summer Classics: Acoustic Eidolon
DESCRIPTION:Acoustic Eidolon is the Colorado-based duo of Joe Scott and Hannah Alkire\, known for creating a distinctive “new acoustic” sound that blends Celtic\, Americana\, world\, and flamenco influences with striking originality. Featuring Scott on his one-of-a-kind double-neck guitjo and Alkire on cello\, the group has built an international reputation for virtuosic musicianship\, inventive arrangements\, and performances that feel both intimate and expansive. With more than a dozen recordings and appearances across the U.S.\, Europe\, Australia\, and Canada\, Acoustic Eidolon continue to captivate audiences with a sound that is elegant\, adventurous\, and truly their own.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/summer-classics-acoustic-eidolon/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260708T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
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SUMMARY:Rattlesnake Milk
DESCRIPTION:The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! Rattlesnake Milk will take the stage on Wednesday\, July 8\, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 pm. All live series openers are provided in partnership with the Gunnison Valley Music Association. Food and beverage will be served during the event. Grab your camp chairs and blankets and make plans to join us on the lawn for music on the mountain! From the southern plains of Texas\, Rattlesnake Milk summons the sound of the prairie\, mimicking the howl of coyotes and the pulsing rhythm of a lonesome junk train. While farming cotton for a family friend\, Lou Lewis found inspiration to record an eight-song demo listening to the classics played on KDAV 1590AM in the empty flatlands of his hometown. Those demos paid homage to Lou’s favorite Dust Bowl migrant songs and haunted melodic gems from the 50s and 60s. Now\, with the help of Corey Alvarez\, and Andrew Chavez\, Rattlesnake Milk captures the ephemeral soundscape of the Texas panhandle in the studio and on the stage. https://rattlesnakemilk.com/
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/rattlesnake-milk/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260421T184244Z
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SUMMARY:Polar Bears\, Penguins and Prayer Flags
DESCRIPTION:Eric Larsen has spent the past 30 years traveling in some of the most remote and extreme environments on the planet. To date\, Eric has completed more North and South Pole expeditions than any other American in history. Eric is Polar adventurer\, expedition guide and educator\, as well as the author of “On Thin Ice: An Epic Final Quest into the Melting Arctic”. Join us for a lovely evening as Eric shares photos and stories of his exploration and love for nature. *Donation requested
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/polar-bears-penguins-and-prayer-flags/
LOCATION:Terrible Mountain Gallery\, 409 Main St\, Pitkin\, CO\, 81241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Classes & Lectures,Culture & Heritage,Education,Family-Friendly,Free,Fundraisers & Parties,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260713T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260713T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260428T181335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T181335Z
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SUMMARY:Alpenglow:  John King
DESCRIPTION:ÒEveryone has fallen in love\,Ó says King. ÒEveryoneÕs had a broken heart. Everyone knows what it feels like to start growing up. I want to create music that speaks to people\, so I write songs about the experiences we all share.Ó Raised in the Appalachian foothills of northern Georgia\, John King listened to a wide range of musicians Ñsouthern rockers like Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Black Crowes\, classic craftsmen like James Taylor and Johnny Cash\, and Õ90s country stars like Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson Ñ and worked construction jobs as a teenager. When he wasnÕt pouring rocks at the worksite or studying in the classroom\, he was usually at home\, writing lyrics into his spiral-bound notebook and strumming his newly-written songs on an acoustic guitar. By 16 years old\, he was writing multiple songs every week\, often auditioning them for his friends around the campfire. ÒA lot of those early songs were horrible\,Ó he remembers with a laugh\, Òbut if IÕve learned anything about writing songs\, itÕs the fact that the more songs you write\, the better you get. I kept at it. I wrote a lot. By the time I came to Nashville\, I already had a strong grasp on the structure of a good song\, and that served me well once I got in the writing room with other songwriters.Ó Served him well\, indeed. Since relocating to Tennessee\, KingÕs steady climb toward the top of the country music mainstream has been full of milestones. HeÕs become a Number 1 songwriter\, penning Randy HouserÕs chart-topping ÒWe WentÓ (which earned him a 2016 ASCAP Songwriter Award) and writing Hootie and The BlowfishÕs ÒRollinÓ (the bandÕs first song to be released since 2005). HeÕs become a road warrior\, too\, playing an average of 150 shows annually while building his audience one gig at a time. Most importantly\, King has begun telling his own story through music\, launching his solo career with ÒTonight TonightÓ Ñ a Top 40 hit whose anthemic chorus was heard everywhere from country radio to the weekly NFL recaps on CBS Ñ and releasing his first full-length album with 2021Õs Always Gonna Be You. Always Gonna Be You takes its listeners into the writing room\, where the albumÕs 11 songs Ñ from ÒTry Saying GoodbyeÓ (already a crowd favorite and viral hit\, with more than 18 million streams) to the acoustic ÒPrettiest Girl in the RoomÓ Ñ were first recorded as demos. King wanted to preserve the raw charm of those homemade recordings\, many of which had been tracked mere minutes after the songs were written. Rather than re-record each song in a traditional studio\, he co-produced Always Gonna Be You with his large group of co-writers and collaborators\, using his demos as the foundation for the finished tracks. The result is a country album filled with modern-day twang\, heartland hooks\, and the same diversity that imbued the music King grew up loving. ÒCountry music is really exciting right now\, because artists are blurring the lines\,Ó he says. ÒYou donÕt have to fit into one category. When I step back and listen to these songs\, I hear southern rock\, country\, and pop. I hear me. I donÕt know what else to call it. ItÕs just me.Ó Driving home that personal touch is the albumÕs storyline\, which follows King from his teenage years Ñ back when he installed fireplaces and walkaways\, sang songs by the campfire\, and began dating the girl who would later become his wife Ñ to his modern-day existence. ItÕs a story of romance and real life. A story thatÕs both fresh and familiar\, filled with details weÕve all experienced: the rush of a new relationship\, the brink of a breakup\, and the thrill of falling in love. With his relatable lyrics and cinematic songwriting\, John King has tapped into something thatÕs intimately personal yet also bigger than himself. ÒThereÕs a flow to the album\,Ó says King\, an old-school music fan who still remembers the childhood joy of playing a record from top to bottom\, experiencing the album the way its artist intended. ÒThereÕs an autobiographical narrative about me and my wife\, and it unfolds chronologically. At the beginning\, weÕre a pair of high-school sweethearts who fall in love. In the middle of the record\, we go through some tough moments. Toward the end\, the record settles into things I feel now\, and the lessons IÕve learned. We have a beautiful family together. We have a daughter. IÕve found myself Ñ not only as an artist\, but as a person.Ó Call it a soundtrack to self-discovery. Call it a coming-of-age story\, performed by a southern son whose country twang is matched by his pop hooks. Whatever the description\, Always Gonna Be You is proof thereÕs a new King in town
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/alpenglow-john-king/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260714T190000
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SUMMARY:Summer Classics: National Repertory Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 NRO Alumni String Quartet brings together four accomplished young musicians from across the country for a dynamic chamber performance shaped by impressive training and rising professional careers. Featuring violinists Amelia Bailey and Anna Kelleher\, violist Sarah Nichols\, and cellist Andrew Shinn\, the quartet reflects the National Repertory Orchestra’s commitment to showcasing exceptional emerging artists with strong orchestral\, academic\, and festival experience. Together\, they offer a polished and engaging program led by a shared passion for collaboration and artistry.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/summer-classics-national-repertory-orchestra/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260428T181455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T181455Z
UID:57647-1784131200-1784142000@gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
SUMMARY:CBMBA Wednesday Trail Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Help maintain some of CB’s pristine singletrack and enjoy comradery\, food and prizes.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/cbmba-wednesday-trail-work-day-10/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260505T173336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T173336Z
UID:57766-1784136600-1784145600@gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
SUMMARY:The Itals
DESCRIPTION:The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! The Itals will take the stage on Wednesday\, July 15\, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 pm. All live series openers are provided in partnership with the Gunnison Valley Music Association. Food and beverage will be served during the event. Grab your camp chairs and blankets and make plans to join us on the lawn for music on the mountain! The Itals are a Jamaican reggae vocal group formed in 1976 by Alvin “Keith” Porter\, Lloyd Ricketts\, and Ronnie Davis (formerly a member of The Tennors)\, all of whom had previously also recorded as solo artists. All three had worked together in the late 1960s in The Westmorelites. The group recorded several albums through the late 1970s and 1980s\, with Ronnie Davis going on to a successful solo career in 1997 as Ronnie Davis and Idren. The Itals’ debut single\, “In A Dis Ya Time”\, is regarded as the group’s finest work\, and topped the Jamaican chart. 1987’s Rasta Philosophy was nominated for a Grammy Award as Best Reggae Album. The line-up has changed over the years\, with former solo artist David Isaacs joining in 1987 when Ricketts was sentenced to a prison term\, preventing him from traveling to the United States. Davis left the group in 1994\, and was replaced by Porter’s daughter Kada.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/the-itals/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260428T181524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T181524Z
UID:57662-1784221200-1784235600@gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
SUMMARY:Artlaws of the Southwest Third Thursday Art Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Hey all! We are a collective of artists in Gunnison County redefining what it means to create in community. Come have a blast with us at our Third Thursday Art Pop Up! There will be a wide variety of local artists and live musicians\, including some that will be hosting interactive booths such as printmaking\, sewing\, and painting. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/artlaws-of-the-southwest-third-thursday-art-pop-up-3/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260414T213721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T213721Z
UID:57178-1784469600-1784476800@gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
SUMMARY:Sundaes & Sidewalk Chalk!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 2pm at the Gunnison Library on Sunday\, July 19 for Sundaes & Sidewalk Chalk! This is a FREE Community Art & Ice Cream Celebration! Reserve a sidewalk square (kids + adults divisions!) or stop by to watch the art unfold and vote for your favorites. You can find the artist sign-up form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrdwchJLwG4vrCD3ZpETJC9dEAIr93nsUB-cIKtYVz6BGW3w/viewform Artists begin at 2 PM Community voting starts at 3:15 PM Free treats for all from Spenny’s Ice Cream Stand! Winners’ art to be featured on limited edition library bookmark! This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/sundaes-sidewalk-chalk-2/
LOCATION:Gunnison Library\, 1 Quartz St\, Gunnison\, CO\, 81230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Family-Friendly,Free,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260720T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260720T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260428T181410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T181410Z
UID:57629-1784568600-1784575800@gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
SUMMARY:Alpenglow: Madeline Hawthorne
DESCRIPTION:The miles we travel make up the stories we tell. The soles of your favorite boots or the tread on your prized carÕs tires soak up the experiences and wisdom of the road under your feet. Born in New England\, based in Bozeman Montana\, singer\, songwriter\, and multi-instrumentalist Madeline Hawthorne pens the kind of tunes you listen to on a cross-country trek to start anew or in the dead of night when you just need a reminder that somebodyÕs listening. In this respect\, her 2024 independent album\, Tales From Late Nights & Long Drives\, serves as a fitting soundtrack to lifeÕs trip. ÒItÕs the perfect road trip record\,Ó she affirms. ÒIt was mostly written while I was on tour. If the songs were written at home in Montana\, I took inspiration from journal entries and memories of my travels. This is me stepping onto the stage with more miles under my boots. IÕm giving into the moment and the melody to tell a story. ItÕs like eleven different versions of meÑa woman I could have been\, a woman I perhaps thought I was\, and a woman I hope to be someday.Ó Obsessed with music since her childhood on the East Coast\, Madeline planted roots in Bozeman\, MT during college and never turned back. She honed her talents through countless backup and band gigs before going solo amid the Global Pandemic. Balancing Americana\, roots\, folk\, and rock\, she introduced herself on the 2021 LP\, Boots\, co-produced by Brad Parsons and Tyler Thompson in Pittsburgh. In between\, she shared the stage with everyone from Jason Isbell\, Lukas Nelson\, Josh Turner\, and Kip Moore to Sierra Hull\, John Craigie\, and Nathaniel Rateliff. Plus\, she wowed audiences at festivals such as Treefort Music Festival (ID)\, Americanafest (TN)\, WinterWonderGrass (CO)\, Pak City Song Summit (UT)\, Roseberry Music Festival\, (ID)\, and more. Earning acclaim for tracks like 2023Õs ÒNeon Wasteland\,Ó Relix applauded her Òvibrant and buzzing.Ó Hawthorne has also caught the eye of CMT\, who featured her ÒNeon WastelandÓ video at CMT.com and she has received praise from tastemakers such as No Depression who says\, ÒSheÕs been crushing rootsy tunes.Ó
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/alpenglow-madeline-hawthorne/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260512T175208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T175208Z
UID:57824-1784655000-1784660400@gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
SUMMARY:Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Hiroya Tsukamoto
DESCRIPTION:Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Needless to say\, he’s not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker\, but a soulful and transcendent performer\, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life. Tsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in New York City\, NHK Television\, International Storytelling Center and United Nations\, and by scoring second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship both in 2018 and 2022.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/summer-classics-in-the-courtyard-hiroya-tsukamoto-2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260421T183910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T184022Z
UID:57323-1784741400-1784750400@gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
SUMMARY:The Band Loula
DESCRIPTION:The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! The Band Loula will take the stage on Wednesday\, July 22\, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 pm. All live series openers are provided in partnership with the Gunnison Valley Music Association. Food and beverage will be served during the event. Grab your camp chairs and blankets and make plans to join us on the lawn for music on the mountain! North Georgia natives and longtime friends\, The Band Loula continues to garner widespread attention across the industry with their undeniable chemistry and near-blood harmonies. They released their debut EP\, Sweet Southern Summer\, via Warner Records Nashville in 2025. Produced by John Osborne (Brothers Osborne) with additional production from Greg Bieck (Little Big Town\, etc)\, the project showcases their powerful storytelling and unique swampgrass sound across the six tracks. Two best friends\, each an artist in their own right\, Malachi Mills and Logan Simmons are powerful live performers\, spending much of the past few years touring alongside artists such as Dierks Bentley\, Brothers Osborne\, Ashley McBryde\, Zach Top\, Paul Cauthen\, Elle King\, Brent Cobb and Lukas Nelson. The duo will continue to mesmerize audiences on the road this summer at select fairs and festivals with more new music to be released along the way. https://www.thebandloula.com/
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/the-band-loula/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260428T181337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T181337Z
UID:57613-1785173400-1785180600@gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
SUMMARY:Alpenglow: Clay Street Unit
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Denver\, Colorado\, Clay Street Unit mixes the acoustic instrumentation of bluegrass and folk with the amplified energy of Americana and country. The result is a singular interpretation of American roots music that blurs the borders between genre and geography\, fusing the influence of the Rocky Mountains with the traditions of the Appalachians. Driven forward by drums\, sharp songwriting\, and the chemistry of good friends and musical brothers who’ve shared countless hours on stage\, Clay Street Unit’s music doesn’t just nod to the band’s influences; it reshapes them into something new. With their debut album on the horizon\, Clay Street Unit are staking their claim as torchbearers of something both fresh and familiar\, nodding to the foundations of American music while sharpening their own progressive edge.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/alpenglow-clay-street-unit/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260512T175228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T175228Z
UID:57830-1785259800-1785265200@gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
SUMMARY:Summer Classics: The CopyCats Concert
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, “The CopyCats Concert” returns for another appearance as part of our Courtyard Classics. Join Elizabeth Bond\, Emily Bond\, and talented guest artists for a lively program that pairs beloved classical masterworks with the popular songs they inspired. Discover how timeless melodies continue to echo across generations in this entertaining and unexpected musical journey.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/summer-classics-the-copycats-concert/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260428T181426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T181426Z
UID:57636-1785340800-1785351600@gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
SUMMARY:CBMBA Wednesday Trail Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Help maintain some of CB’s pristine singletrack and enjoy comradery\, food and prizes.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/cbmba-wednesday-trail-work-day-8/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260421T183857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T184014Z
UID:57316-1785346200-1785355200@gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
SUMMARY:Johnny Mullenax
DESCRIPTION:The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! Johnny Mullenax will take the stage on Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Local opener at 5:30 pm. All live series openers are provided in partnership with the Gunnison Valley Music Association. Food and beverage will be served during the event. Grab your camp chairs and blankets and make plans to join us on the lawn for music on the mountain! Johnny Mullenax\, a Tulsa native\, grew up in a musical family. He started playing the guitar at age 5. In his teens\, he followed his family to the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield\, Kansas. In typical Johnny fashion\, he showed up with just a guitar and ended up sleeping in a stand up bass case. At 18\, he used a friend’s ID to get into a club where he was part of a live hip hop band backing rappers. According to Johnny\, “Life is too short to play one style of music\, and if you have an opportunity to try something different then you should give it a shot.” Claiming wide-ranging influences from AC/DC and The Ramones to John Coltrane and Parliament\, Johnny calls his genre-bending sound a funky country bluegrass good time! https://johnnymullenax.com/
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/johnny-mullenax/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260113T191534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T191534Z
UID:55842-1785517200-1785528000@gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
SUMMARY:2026 Crested Butte Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 54th Annual\, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue\, July 31 – August 2\, 2026. The outdoor event presents 150 exhibiting fine art vendors in addition to – live entertainment stage\, silent art auction\, food vendors and complimentary kids crafting tent throughout the weekend.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/2026-crested-butte-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Elk Avenue\, Crested Butte\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Family-Friendly,Free,Fundraisers & Parties,Performances & Shows,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260801T180000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260113T191617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T191617Z
UID:55859-1785578400-1785607200@gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
SUMMARY:2026 Crested Butte Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 54th Annual\, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue\, July 31 – August 2\, 2026. The outdoor event presents 150 exhibiting fine art vendors in addition to – live entertainment stage\, silent art auction\, food vendors and complimentary kids crafting tent throughout the weekend.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/2026-crested-butte-arts-festival-3/
LOCATION:Elk Avenue\, Crested Butte\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Family-Friendly,Free,Fundraisers & Parties,Performances & Shows,Recreation,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093656
CREATED:20260113T191544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T191544Z
UID:55844-1785661200-1785690000@gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
SUMMARY:2026 Crested Butte Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 54th Annual\, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue\, July 31 – August 2\, 2026. The outdoor event presents 150 exhibiting fine art vendors in addition to – live entertainment stage\, silent art auction\, food vendors and complimentary kids crafting tent throughout the weekend.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/2026-crested-butte-arts-festival-2/
LOCATION:Elk Avenue\, Crested Butte\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Free,Fundraisers & Parties,Performances & Shows,Teen
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