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.
Kids Creating in Clay Saturday, November 4: Playful Pumpkins 12:00 - 2:00 pm | $45 Students will explore fun hand building and texture techniques to create a play pumpkin.
Join us Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:30 PM at the Gunnison Elks Lodge for our GFALL Fundraiser and annual auction. The event will include a taco bar, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages, music, a face painter from 5-7pm, games, a temporary tattoo table for the kids, and auction tables with amazing donations made by […]
Cross-sector collaboration is essential to a successful energy evolution that effectively supports the quality of life and related products society demands and depends on while solving for critical issues such as affordability, accessibility, climate, sustainability, poverty, justice, and energy security. Western's first ever Energy Elevated Forum seeks to bring together students, faculty, government, communities, and […]
Join us for the opening reception of our Small Works Show on November 10 from 5-7 pm. Celebrate the artists, enjoy a robust bar menu + shop for the holidays! Coinciding with the Makers Market!
All active and inactive military are invited for breakfast at the CBCS Library beginning at 8AM this Veteran's Day. A song of gratitude will be performed by third graders at 8:30AM. All military personnel are then invited to parade through the hallways so that students can show their appreciation.
Sunday, November 12: Animal Cups 12:00 - 2:00 pm | $45 Students will create a fun and functional animal themed cup.
Our new Communication Arts/Film colleague, Julian Rubinstein, is a visiting filmmaker and author at Western Colorado University. His documentary, The Holly, was filmed over eight years in a gentrifying community in Denver and won several awards on the festival circuit. It is eligible for the Academy Award this year for Best Documentary. The film is […]
Pea Pod Servers Friday, November 17 | 6:00-9:00 | $65 Students will create a series of serving pieces by exploring various hand building and texturing techniques. Pieces will include playful pea pod servers, olive trays and dip dishes! All levels welcome.
Join Us For Our Fall Clothing & Gear Swap Out with the old and in with the new! Clean out the closets and bring your lightly used, unwanted or unneeded clothing and gear to the Three Rivers Resort for a ladies (and kids) clothing and gear swap. The seasons are changing and it's time to […]
Saturday, November 18: Whimsical Houses 12:00 - 2:00 pm | $45 Create a whimsical gnome or fairy house in clay.
Join us for our December Women's Networking Night and Holiday Gift Exchange! Join us Wednesday, December 27th from 5:30-7:30 for our Women's Networking Night and 7th Annual Holiday Gift Exchange! If you'd like to participate in the gift exchange, please bring a wrapped, unmarked gift ($30 cap). This is a 'White Elephant' style exchange so […]
Join at the Gunnison Library on every third Wednesday of the month for an all-new library offering: Mindful Meditation with instructor Jenny Ward. In recent years, mindfulness meditation has gained popularity for its many benefits including reducing stress and anxiety, promoting emotional health, and allowing for more ease and peace within oneself and in relationship […]
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!
