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.
The Center for Mental Health is hosting a community presentation and discussion, “Cheers or Fears: What’s Your Relationship to Substances?” at the Gunnison Arts Center, 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. Lite refreshments and appetizers will be provided by the GRASP Coalition. Licensed counselors and addiction professionals from The Center’s Gunnison office will present on our […]
Suicide prevention training for community members. safeTALK helps to prepare people to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first-aid resources. During this class you will learn to: notice and respond to situations where thoughts of suicide may be present, provide practical help, act quickly to connect the person to trained […]
May is preservation month, and the Crested Butte Museum is celebrating by hosting a history at home series where we invite 5 different speakers to discuss the process of preserving our natural lands, buildings, districts, and environmental spaces every Tuesday at 6pm. Among the series, we have the following speakers discussing the topics listed below: […]
Join us in welcoming the 2022 Mountain Words Writers in Residence to the community over drinks, bites and tantalizing conversation. The international cohort includes: — Pushcart award-winning poet from Tehran, Kaveh Akbar — author and prison rights activist Dominque Conway — writer, visual artist from New Orleans Bernardo Wade — India-based fiction writer Megha Nayar […]
Join us in the Grace Atrium Lobby starting 30 minutes before the movie for themed drinks, mingling, popcorn by donation, and the cult classic Mel Brooks parody, Spaceballs. Come early at 5:30 to Meet the new Writers in Residence over drinks, bites and good blether. In a distant galaxy, planet Spaceball has depleted its air […]
Opening: Gunnison's May ArtWalk & Music, Friday, May 6, 5 - 8 pm. Show Dates: May 6 - 27 Main Gallery: “Whimsical Wild” Kelli Lightfoot and Julie Anderson (Pictured Above) Julie Anderson of Julie Metal Arts and Kelli Lightfoot of Foxharecards have come together for a bright and exciting collaboration of “whimsical wild” artwork. Julie’s […]
Papa’s Stash will be performing at the Elks Lodge for a cinco de mayo celebration! Fuerza Cora Brasil Musical is performing from 6-9 (all ages), and Papa’s Stash is from 9-1am.(21 and over) Free tacos, $5 margaritas and tequilas
CB Community, We are seeking your financial support for the 9th Annual After-Prom Party on May 7th. This event is the biggest social night for our Junior and Senior classes. It provides a safe, inclusive, alcohol and drug-free alternative for our high school students at a very special and important time in their lives. Past […]
Come support the Trailhead and create a one-of-a-kind bouquet for the special mothers in your life at our Mother's Day Flower Bar in the Kinder Padon Gallery at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts on Saturday, May 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Choose from 10 beautiful varieties of flowers to craft the […]
Be one of the first to try our new Vermentino, a bright crisp white for Italy. We’ll be sharing some other obscure whites as well. Light snacks provided
Live your life by design, not by default! Start your Saturday morning off for you! Let’s talk about how to turn up the volume on your accelerators and turn down the noise of your blockers.
Join us for a Ladies Only Firearm Safety Class! R. S. Security Consulting is offering a basic Firearms Safety Course to the ladies of the Gunnison Valley. Visit our website for additional information and to register. Space is limited to 15, so register early, this class will fill up fast! Payment will be required to […]
Join us for a Ladies Only Firearm Safety Class! We welcome back instructor and Gunnison native, Scott Stoneburner. Come learn basic firearms safety, handling, firearm cleaning and other ownership skills. Whether you are new to firearms or looking to brush up on your knowledge and safety techniques, this will be a great class. With over […]
Ladies leave your man at home! This is a beginner level dirt bike maintenance clinic hosted by two professional dirt bike technicians from Uphill Motorworks. Learn how to perform a basic tune, winterize your bike for off season storage, change tires, and much more! There will be a Q+A and the technicians will cover all […]
Welcoming celebrated writers, artists, and thinkers to engage our community in thoughtful dialogue in the Center’s stunning Steddy Theater. Discussion and reading with award-winning writer Craig Childs In partnership with Townie Books, the Center is thrilled to host acclaimed writer Craig Childs. Childs has published more than a dozen critically acclaimed books, including The Secret […]
Uniquely Made Brushes Wednesday, 6:00 -8:00 pm. May 18. In this single-day workshop, you will learn how to craft your very own and unique paintbrushes made from natural materials. Bring your favorite piece of driftwood or a feather collection that needs to be repurposed, and turn it into something extraordinary! At the end of the […]
A friendly reminder that dogs between the Slate River bridge and Moon Ridge Lane must be on a leash. Failure to leash dogs could result in this easement being taken away—which would be a bummer! Please join us in this effort to make sure we're respecting this easement by keeping your furry friends on a […]
Come to the 1st annual Taylor Challenge/Outdoor Education Pasta Dinner on May 19th from 5:30-8:00pm at the Gunnison Middle School. Funds raised will go to support the Taylor Challenge a 3 day experience that includes rock climbing, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, and so much more for the Gunnison Middle School 8th grade class. Funds will […]
Mixed Media & Mojitos Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. May 19. Explore the exciting world of mix media while enjoying mojitos and tasty snacks. Learn how to create a fun and unique piece of art using easy collage and mix-media techniques You will work with fabric, paper, acrylic paints and more! Instructor: Jodee Costello. $40/person […]
?Butter Together Movie Series? May 20 Fridays. Doors: 7:00 pm, Movie: 7:30 pm. Join us every third Friday of the month to watch your favorite movies in our Black Box Theatre while sharing popcorn with friends… because let’s face it... movies are just butter when we are together. Admission: $10. Popcorn and full bar available. […]
Pulp Fiction Friday, May 20. Doors: 7:00 pm, Movie: 7:30 pm. Join us every third Friday of the month to watch your favorite movies in our Black Box Theatre while sharing popcorn with friends… because let’s face it… movies are just butter when we are together. Admission: $10. Popcorn and full bar available. (Enchanted at […]
Functional Wood Burning Saturday, 10:00 - 2:00 pm, June 11. In this one day session you will decorate a 3x5 basswood box with your own original design or a clip art pattern of your choice. The pattern is first drawn on the box or transferred by tracing and then burned in using one or more […]
9am Shot Gun golf tournament to benefit Living Journey's Cancer Support in the Gunnison Valley
Let’s beautify the Butte! Join your neighbors Saturday May 21 st from 9:00am – 12:00pm for the 2022 Town Cleanup! Volunteers will receive a $10 gift card to a local business. Meet at Crested Butte Town Hall at 507 Maroon Avenue at 9:00am to pick up supplies. Don’t dump your junk on the curb! The […]
Join the Gunnison Chamber as we host chamber members Island Acres Resort Motel and Homestead Hut for the May Community-Business After Hours. Learn about the rich valley history of Island Acres Resort Motel and tour the property. The lodging rooms are restored to 1950's & 1960's Vintage style. As well, visit with Homestead Hut and […]
Join us at Chopwood Mercantile to meet the new store owners and to get to know Living Journeys, a local non-profit. Light drinks and refreshments will be served. Attend for a chance to win 1/2 off your next CB Chamber Membership and for other cool prizes!
The third annual Mountain Words Literary Festival is Crested Butte's multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring workshops, panel discussions, readings, live theatre, parties, children's events, film screenings, trivia, fine art book installations, open mic readings, mixology classes, and more. Welcoming 35 authors and presenters, including Cheryl Strayed, author of the #1 New York Times […]
Join us at Chopwood Mercantile to network and visit with local business owners and employees! Learn more about Living Journeys and their plans for this summer, along with meeting the awesome new owners of Chopwood!
Join us for our May Women's Networking Night Join us Wednesday, May 25th from 5:30-7:30 at the Breadery CB. The Breadery is a sourdough and vegetable forward eatery, bar, and bakehouse. They serve up delicious seasonal salads and small plates in addition to their naturally-leavened sourdough pizza and bread. They also specialize in artisanal cocktails […]
Hosted by the CB/MT. CB Chamber, Gunnison Chamber and TAPP. Hear from Tourism & Prosperity Partnership, RTA, and others sharing information about the 2022 summer season traffic and events.
The Town of Mt. Crested Butte is launching a recalibration of the draft master plan and would like community input! Please take their survey by visiting mtcb.colorado.gov and navigating to the news section.
Annual Memorial Day Weekend - Welcome Summer Sidewalk Sales with Gunnison merchants - Saturday, Sunday & Monday of Memorial Day Weekend - May 28, 29, 30
Join the Ute Indian Museum for a day of community appreciation, including Indigenous vendors, fry bread, museum store specials, a bounce house, free admission and more! See the day's schedule below. 10 am: Silent auction opens 10 am-noon: Kids activities, petroglyph carving and more 10 am-1 pm: Handprint banner painting in memory of Missing and […]
Join a community of jammers with our wildly successful Jam Class hosted by Justin Leflar. Connect with other enthusiastic jammers for an invigorating musical experience. Develop and practice the skills to enjoy leading and playing along with songs around a campfire or in a band. Come enjoy the valley’s great pickers at the Center for […]
Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead performs at the Flow State Mountain Bike Festival at the I Bar Ranch on Sunday, May 29th at 8pm. Tickets and event information at www.ibarranch.com.
Workshop focusing on interview skills and practice. Participants can hope to leave with the skills, tips and confidence to excel in their next interview. All participants will have an opportunity to experience a mock interview and receive feedback from local professionals in the Gunnison Valley. Pizza provided. Prior registration required, please email [email protected]
Please join us for the 2022 Memorial Day activities on Monday, May 30th! This beloved annual event will once again start with a Military March at 9:15am from 2nd Street, down Elk Avenue to the Crested Butte Cemetery. At 10am, mass for the fallen will be held at the cemetery chapel; 11am Military Gun Salute […]
Hello Retail Food Team, Gunnison County is offering free Food Safety Basics courses soon. This is an interactive training course that lasts about 3 hours. • On Wednesday June 1st, we will be offering two courses in Gunnison from 9am-noon and 1pm-4pm at the Fred Field Center upstairs meeting room. • On Thursday June 2nd, […]
Wheel Throwing & Surface design Morning Sessions : Wednesdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm. June 1, - June 15. (3 sessions). In this 3 week mini course students will be introduced to wheel throwing, and trimming techniques. The first 2 classes will focus on working on the wheel, and the last class will explore surface design working […]
Gunnison County is offering free Food Safety Basics courses soon. This is an interactive training course that lasts about 3 hours. • On Wednesday June 1st, we will be offering two courses in Gunnison from 9am-noon and 1pm-4pm at the Fred Field Center upstairs meeting room. • On Thursday June 2nd, we will be offering […]
Gunnison County is offering free Food Safety Basics courses soon. This is an interactive training course that lasts about 3 hours. • On Wednesday June 1st, we will be offering two courses in Gunnison from 9am-noon and 1pm-4pm at the Fred Field Center upstairs meeting room. • On Thursday June 2nd, we will be offering […]
Gunnison County is offering free Food Safety Basics courses soon. This is an interactive training course that lasts about 3 hours. • On Wednesday June 1st, we will be offering two courses in Gunnison from 9am-noon and 1pm-4pm at the Fred Field Center upstairs meeting room. • On Thursday June 2nd, we will be offering […]
Art on the courtyard Fridays, 9:00 - 9:45 am, June 3 - July 22. Discover and create in these fun Friday morning classes for your toddler and you! Classes will be held in our outdoor courtyard and students will be experiencing a new medium each class. Parents are encouraged to join and participate. Instructor: Kit […]
The Town of Crested Butte invites you to the annual Town Picnic Friday, June 3rd from 11:30-2:30 at Rainbow Park. Join your friends and neighbors in a community gathering to celebrate summer! Enjoy free burgers and hot dogs, games, and activities. Bring a dessert or side to share and help us reduce our carbon footprint […]
Rock the Block Party I hope you’ve gotten your Raffle Tickets for our incredible Rock the Block Fundraiser for the Gunnison Arts Center. Check out GunnisonArtsCenter.org to learn about prizes, tickets, and how to win! Join us Friday, June 3, 7 – 9:30 pm, on South Main in downtown Gunnison for a free concert, cash […]
Please join Gunnison Valley Health Hospice & Palliative Care for a special event open to the whole community. Our memorial celebration will include a light brunch, music and the release of lotus flowers in honor of your loved ones. To RSVP and to reserve a memorial lotus flower, please call (970) 641-4254 by May 25.
Let's get together and go tour Colorado's Wine Country! Beat the off-season blues with a fabulous day trip to the North Fork Valley! We'll enjoy a comfortable (and very scenic) drive to Colorado's Wine Country, stopping for lunch along the way, and then visiting 3-4 wineries in Paonia and Hotchkiss. We'll be meeting at the […]
Join the Gunnison Valley Producer's Guild for a tour of some of our wonderful producers! Starting at South Main we will take vans to five different producer's locations around the valley. Arrive a little early so we can leave at 1pm sharp! There will be a potluck dinner after the tour at 6 pm. Registration […]
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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