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.
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 […]
Join us in celebrating longtime local resident and writer Shelley Read and the release of her debut, internationally acclaimed novel, Go As a River which has been praised as a "soaring, heartstopping coming-of-age novel of resilience and becoming." Townie Books has exclusive early book sale permission, and this will be the first-ever event for this […]
Every Tuesday is the winter season we host live music from 5pm-8pm!
*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 […]
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!
Crested Butte! The Infamous Stringdusters are heading your way for a two night run in the Steddy Theater! Get a discount when you purchase tickets for both nights.
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 […]
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. Elk Avenue Walking Tours are offered during the month […]
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.
Crested Butte Community School National Honor Society is hosting the Empty Bowls fundraiser on Wednesday, March 1 from 5-7 at McGill's, located at 228 Elk Avenue. All proceeds will be donated to local charity.
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?
7 pm doors, 8 pm show Crested Butte! The Infamous Stringdusters are heading your way for a two night run in the Steddy Theater! Get a discount when you purchase tickets for both nights.
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!
