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.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ONGOING The Town of Mt. Crested Butte would like to remind everyone that there are areas of avalanche hazard inside the Mt. Crested Butte Town limits. There are both Avalanche Hazard Areas and Snowslide Areas. Please observe the signage indicating avalanche and snowslide areas and do not go in those areas during […]
Suicide is preventable. Learn more about suicide in our community, the resources available to help individuals in crisis, and how you can do your part to save a life. Join staff from the Crested Butte and Gunnison offices of The Center for Mental Health to discuss how you can help prevent suicides in the Gunnison […]
Painting, Pastries & Prosecco Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. March 24. Grab your friends and co-workers for an evening of entertaining art instruction while enjoying pastries and wine. Candy will walk you step by step on how to create a beautiful poppy field painting. No experience is necessary. You will go home with a complete […]
with Jonathan Sloane! Not too long-ago, Anders Osborne and Jackie Greene were booked to do a few solo acoustic shows together. One thought, and the other agreed, that the shows would be a helluva lot more fun if they joined together and did them “in the round.” For two friends that are gifted as both […]
Funky Fridays Every other Friday, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. March 25 - May 20. Join us every other Friday for a relaxing night of arts & crafts here at the Arts Center. Bring a friend and enjoy these hour long sessions together. Students will work on a variety of projects ranging from wire jewelry to […]
As March swings us into spring, it's a sign that awards season is upon us. To celebrate, Crested Butte Film Festival brings two nights of Oscar-Nominated Short Films to The Center, March 26 and 27, plus the Oscar Ceremony live telecast, Sunday night, March 27. As always, the Oscar-Nominated shorts programs are sure to bring […]
Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League's Annual Spayghetti and No Balls Dinner will be held at Palisades Restaurant at 820 Main Street on Monday, March 28. Arrive any time between 5pm and 7pm for spaghetti with meat or vegetarian sauce, salad, garlic bread, and a soft drink. Desserts will also be available by donation and there […]
Living Journeys and Gunnison Valley Health have come together to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and your options for screening and prevention. Topics include: A firsthand account of how screening and early detection can save your life. The risk factors, symptoms and screening recommendations of colorectal cancer. What is a colonoscopy? Know what to expect […]
History Colorado’s collections include a wealth of materials for those interested in Colorado history and beyond. Join our Stephen H. Hart Research Center staff in exploring how to access History Colorado’s archives, images, artifacts, and newspapers in an introductory program designed for researchers of all experience levels. This is a free virtual class that will […]
Crested Butte Community School Counselor, Stevie Kremer, will dive into the world of applications and scholarships. Participants can hope to leave with skills to use to search for job applications and college scholarships, tips on how to search and printed resources to take home to continue the search as well as ongoing support as you […]
Explore new and unique art mediums and techniques with the Trailhead Children's Museum! Our After School Art class is designed for children in Kindergarten - 5th grade, and is for the young artist who is ready to dive into something new each week! Explore Art Around the World and Textile Arts in the upcoming sessions. […]
Join us Wednesday, March 30th at Tully's in Crested Butte South from 5:30-7:30. We'll be meeting upstairs. Come network with the wonderful ladies of the Gunnison Valley. We look forward to gathering with old friends, meeting new friends and making new business connections. Bringing the women of the Gunnison Valley together and uniting our communities.
Title: Gunnison County Republican Committee Liberty Scholarship 2022 Description: The Gunnison County Republican Party will award two scholarships to students of the Gunnison County graduating class of 2022. Essay and application submissions are due on March 31, 2022. Go to https://gunnisoncountyrepublicans.org/ and click on the Liberty Bell to download the Liberty Scholarship instructions and application. […]
Deadhead Ed’s 60th birthday/end of season party at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts on 3.31.22! This event is a benefit for the CB Community School Enrichment Program - donate here! Doors open at 7pm Floodgate Operators at 8 pm, Easy Jim 9:30 pm
Deadhead Ed's 60th birthday and "End of Season Party" to benefit the Crested Butte Community School Enrichment Program is Thursday, March 31st at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts. Enjoy performances by the Floodgate Operators and Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead. Doors open at 7pm, showtime is 8pm, and tickets can be […]
Lake School Registration opens April 1st! Register your child for preschool or kindergarten online at lake.gunnisonschools.net
Fun for all! Watch fun demonstrations with a theatrical fair. These could be loud and/or mesmerizing. Hopefully insightful. Then play with things we snuck out of the lab! Free but we would love donations. The ballroom will fill up fast!
Enjoy a night of games, Blackjack, Roulette, craps, and a Texas Holdem' Poker tournament with a $500 Cash Prize. All Proceeds go to the Paradise Place Preschool.
The end of ski season is just another great excuse to celebrate, dress up in silly costumes and have wacky events, like the Pond Skim, where competitors attempt to skim across a man-made pond with their skis and snowboards. Join in our Closing Weekend fun and go out with a splash!
Join us for our end of ski season historic pub crawl to learn history while enjoying libations at The Talk of the Town, The Eldo, and Kochevar’s with local historians presenting at each location. This pub crawl will feature stories from local ski professionals and Flauschink Kings & Queens past. Don’t forget to dress up […]
CLOSING WEEKEND PUNK EXTRAVAGANZA! Forget how sad you are the ski resort is closing and come rock out with Denver based punk bands Colfax Speed Queen + Cheap Perfume for their first show ever in Crested Butte! Tickets are only $20 and you already know it’s gonna be a good time!
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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