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SUMMARY:Crested Butte Community School Art Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of the Crested Butte Community School Art Show. Led under the instruction of Nathan Motsinger\, these talented students are ready and excited to show the community all the hard work they have put into their artwork over the past year. Come support these emerging artists\, connect with fellow community members\, and experience the creativity thriving within our school.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/crested-butte-community-school-art-reception/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Family-Friendly,Free
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SUMMARY:Cookbook Club: Something from Nothing
DESCRIPTION:Discover the magic of making more with less at our community potluck inspired by Something from Nothing: A Cookbook by Alison Roman! This collection celebrates the art of cooking with what you have-turning pantry staples and everyday ingredients into dishes that feel abundant\, satisfying\, and full of flavor. Pick up a copy at Townie Books or borrow ours\, sign up for a dish\, and bring your creation to share. Together\, we’ll discover how a little creativity in the kitchen can turn the simplest ingredients into a feast worth remembering.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/cookbook-club-something-from-nothing/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Arts,Classes & Lectures,Culture & Heritage,Education
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SUMMARY:Mountain Words Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary festival featuring readings\, workshops\, kids’ events\, parties\, panel discussions\, and more. It offers a variety of paid and free events. Join us this Memorial Day weekend and meet some of your favorite authors!
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/mountain-words-festival-5/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Arts,Classes & Lectures,Culture & Heritage,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260522T210000
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SUMMARY:Myth Understandings: An Evening of Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Why do so many persistent myths\, superstitions\, and folk beliefs arise? Why does our social brain love stories that feel true over facts that are true? Shane’s newest show explores how the weirdest\, funniest misunderstandings in human history come from our very human minds. Expect to laugh and learn in equal measure as we explore: Cartoonishly bad ideas that stuck around for centuries How cognitive biases and social instincts drive our love of myth and lore Why modern misinformation feels so compelling It’s part aha\, part haha\, and all about celebrating curiosity and the pursuit of understanding.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/myth-understandings-an-evening-of-comedy/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260529T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260529T193000
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SUMMARY:Speed Puzzling Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for the Speed Puzzle Competition on June 19 + 20\, join us for a playful\, fast-paced evening of puzzles\, friendly competition\, and community connection. Whether youÕre a seasoned speed puzzler or just in it for the fun\, this interactive event invites you to jump in\, team up\, and test your skills across a variety of puzzle challenges. WeÕll have a range of puzzle difficulties available (100\, 200\, and 300 pieces)\, making this event accessible for all experience levels. Puzzle Chess Ð A one-on-one challenge using 100-piece puzzles and a chess clock. Race against another puzzler\, compare times\, and see how you stack up. Jump in anytimeÑno formal start required. Pairs Relay Ð A crowd favorite! Teams of two compete on two puzzles\, switching every five minutes. Strategy\, communication\, and quick thinking are key as you tag in and out to complete your puzzles. Team & Pairs Competitions Ð Depending on the crowd\, weÕll also run traditional head-to-head formats with pairs (two people) or teams (four people) working together to complete puzzles as quickly as possible. May 29 will be family-friendly\, with a special welcome to youth (15 and under)\, though both events are open to all ages. Come solo or bring a teamÑeither way\, youÕll leave with new connections and maybe a new favorite pastime.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/speed-puzzling-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Fika with Bjarne
DESCRIPTION:Join filmmaker Bjarne Salen for a special evening screening of three unreleased episodes from his new series Fika With Bjarne. Filmed in a raw\, cinematic style\, the series follows Bjarne as he steps into the everyday lives of athletes and public figures\, leading to intimate conversations over a traditional Swedish “fika”: a simple coffee break centered around slowing down and connecting. It’s a rare\, behind-the-scenes look at the real people\, honest\, personal and not yet seen anywhere. The evening will include a giveaway to raise money for CB State of Mind\, with great prizes for a great cause. Presented in partnership with Bjarne Salen and Crested Butte Film Festival.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/fika-with-bjarne/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Performances & Shows
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SUMMARY:Alpenglow: Floodgate Operators
DESCRIPTION:Crested Butte\, CO based Floodgate Operators know a thing or two about getting the party started. Founded in 2018\, Floodgate Operators have grown from a dive bar bluegrass act to a force of original music and showmanship which has earned them praise throughout the Rocky Mountain West. The band has released three records\, Drought Driven Days (2020)\, Flood the World (2022)\, and After the Flood (2025) with each effort building on the collaborative nature of the band. The latest effort\, After the Flood\, highlights the growth in storytelling and songwriting prowess. From “Montana Drive-by” – a fast paced number draped traditional bluegrass about an unfortunate bear-mace incident on the road\, to “I Saw the Bird First (Not You)”\, an 8-minute jam-epic that rounds off the record\, one thing is certain – Floodgate Operators can take you on a cross country\, genre blending journey. Listen to Floodgate Operators’ newest record\, “After the Flood” on all streaming platforms!
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/alpenglow-floodgate-operators-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:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260620T170000
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SUMMARY:Inner Piece Speed Puzzle Competition
DESCRIPTION:On June 19 and 20\, 2026\, Crested Butte will be hosting its first-ever speed puzzling competition at the Center for the Arts Crested Butte. Speed puzzling is a fast-growing competitive sport where competitors race to assemble a jigsaw puzzle the quickest. June 19 will have a tournament of Jigsaw Puzzle Chess (a quick one-on-one race)\, and June 20 will include four races – solo\, pairs\, pairs relay\, and teams. The races will have Race\, Casual\, and Youth divisions\, so there is something for everyone. Join us and check out speed puzzling!
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/inner-piece-speed-puzzle-competition/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture & Heritage,Family-Friendly,Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260622T193000
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SUMMARY:Alpenglow: Bella Rayne
DESCRIPTION:At just 18\, Bella Rayne is a self-taught guitarist\, vocalist\, and songwriter whose sound is quickly turning heads across the country. Born in the mountains of North Carolina and raised along the rugged coast of Mendocino\, California\, she blends rock and Americana with the improvisational spirit of the jam-band tradition\, creating a sound that feels both timeless and strikingly new\, bridging generations of listeners. Her journey began during the pandemic\, when she pulled an old Stratocaster from her garage\, fixed it up\, and taught herself to play by ear\, unlocking a voice and style entirely her own. She has since formed Bella Rayne Band\, a high-energy\, guitar-driven ensemble that has quickly become one of the most talked-about rising acts on the live circuit. Led by a young lineup of seasoned musicians\, the band has surged from small rooms to coast-to-coast stages and festival lineups in a remarkably short time\, with crowds growing at every stop. Their sets are explosive and ever-evolving\, blending soulful Southern rock\, modern Americana\, and improvisational jam with bold reinterpretations of Grateful Dead classics alongside BellaÕs own originals. The result is a sound that feels both timeless and unmistakably new\, often described as the next generation of Tedeschi Trucks Band with an alternative edge and a 70s vibe. With demand building nationwide\, the band recently completed recording singles for an upcoming EP slated for release in 2026\, marking the next step in a trajectory that shows no signs of slowing down. Despite her young age\, Bella has already shared the stage with seasoned artists and respected bands. Appearances alongside Allman Betts Family Revival\, Melvin Seals & JGB\, ALO\, Jackie Greene\, Oteil Burbridge\, and members of Terrapin Family have all added to her early rŽsumŽ\, and she was touted as Òone to watchÓ by her idol\, Susan Tedeschi\, in a 2025 Guitar World Magazine interview. In addition\, she has been invited to iconic stages nationwide\, including The Fillmore SF\, The Orpheum LA\, Sweetwater Music Hall\, and The Hamilton\, and even celebrated her 18th birthday with a set on the Prudential Stage at Bottlerock Napa Festival. One of the most iconic moments of her rising career came when she was entrusted to play the legendary guitar known as ÒAlligator\,Ó once wielded by Jerry Garcia. That honor\, courtesy of the Grateful Guitars Foundation\, has become a defining chapter in BellaÕs journey. Guitar Player magazine recently recognized her as one of the players Òkeeping the Dead alive\,Ó alongside Jeff Mason (Dark Star Orchestra) and Tom Hamilton (JRAD)\, in an article from May 2025.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/alpenglow-bella-rayne/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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SUMMARY:Seratones
DESCRIPTION:Seratones are a Shreveport\, Louisiana-bred band led by powerhouse vocalist A.J. Haynes\, known for fusing rock\, soul\, funk\, R&B\, and electronic textures into a sound that feels both fiercely modern and deeply rooted. Across their evolution\, the group has built a reputation for pairing explosive musicianship with music that carries real emotional and cultural weight. Their third album\, Love & Algorhythms\, pushes that vision even further\, channeling joy\, liberation\, Black feminist thought\, and Afrofuturist influence into a bold\, genre-blurring statement. The result is a band that feels equally at home delivering cathartic live energy and thoughtful\, boundary-pushing recorded work.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/seratones/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260629T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260629T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113232
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T181332Z
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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: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:20260709T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260709T220000
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SUMMARY:2026 Arts Ball
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual fundraiser\, the Arts Ball! Immerse yourself in an evening bursting with artistic energy-captivating live performances\, art and color everywhere you turn\, an exquisite dinner paired with fine wines\, and a thrilling live auction packed with rare and one-of-a-kind experiences.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/2026-arts-ball/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers & Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113232
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T174304Z
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SUMMARY:CB Wine+Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival is where great wine\, delicious food\, and mountain vibes come together. Every July\, the Center for the Arts brings chefs\, winemakers\, and food lovers to Crested Butte for a weekend packed with tastings\, dinners\, and hands-on experiences celebrating the culinary arts. Whether you’re sipping rare vintages\, learning from the pros\, or just here for the good eats\, it’s all about savoring incredible flavors in an unbeatable setting.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/cb-winefood-festival/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Adult Only,Arts,Culture & Heritage,Fundraisers & Parties
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260713T193000
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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:20260718T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260718T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113232
CREATED:20260331T174240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T174240Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The Grand Tasting is a standout event featuring an expansive selection of wines\, beers\, and spirits from around the world. This year\, enjoy live music\, bites from talented chefs\, and offerings from local food vendors for a lively and delicious experience.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/grand-tasting-2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Adult Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260720T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260720T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113232
CREATED:20260428T181410Z
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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:20260727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113232
CREATED:20260428T181337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T181337Z
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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:20260803T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260803T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113232
CREATED:20260428T181412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T181412Z
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SUMMARY:Alpenglow: Hand Turkey
DESCRIPTION:Denver-based band Hand Turkey delivers high-energy\, groove-driven tunes designed to keep audiences on their feet. Originally formed in 2020 as a quartet of high school and college friends\, the group has since grown into a dynamic seven-piece ensemble featuring powerful lead vocals\, punchy horns\, and a dexterous rhythm section. Drawing from diverse musical backgrounds-from jazz composition to musical theater-Hand Turkey brings a fresh\, genre-blending spin to classic funk\, fusion\, and pop.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/alpenglow-hand-turkey/
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:20260806T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260806T230000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113232
CREATED:20260224T170112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T170112Z
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SUMMARY:Steve Earle
DESCRIPTION:Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protŽgŽ of legendary writers Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark\, he became a master storyteller in his own right\, with songs recorded by Johnny Cash\, Waylon Jennings\, Joan Baez\, Emmylou Harris\, The Pretenders\, and many others. His 1986 breakthrough album Guitar Town topped the country charts and is now considered a classic of the Americana genre. In 2023\, his signature song ÒCopperhead RoadÓ was named an official state song of Tennessee. Earle is a three-time GRAMMY¨ Award winner for albums including The Revolution Starts…Now (2004)\, Washington Square Serenade (2007)\, and TOWNES (2009). His 2022 release Jerry Jeff honors mentor Jerry Jeff Walker. He is also the author of the novel IÕll Never Get Out of This World Alive and the short story collection Dog House Roses\, and has produced albums for artists including Joan Baez and Lucinda Williams. Beyond music\, Earle has appeared in several films and had recurring roles on HBOÕs The Wire and TremŽ. In 2020\, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame\, and in 2025 he was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. His latest album\, Alone Again (Live)\, was released in 2024.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/steve-earle/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Adult Only,Performances & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260810T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260810T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113232
CREATED:20260428T181338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T181338Z
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SUMMARY:Alpenglow: Chantil and The Dukes of Art
DESCRIPTION:Chantil Dukart is an award-winning contemporary jazz pianist and vocalist with roots in the Tsimshian and Sugpiaq tribes of Alaska. Dukart has performed with leading voices in contemporary music\, including Esperanza Spalding\, Nikki Glaspie (Beyonce\, Dumpstaphunk)\, Michael Pilot (Hamilton) and Guggenheim fellow Nicholas Galanin\, at notable venues including the Kennedy Center\, The Smithsonian\, Kuumbwa Jazz Center\, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival\, and the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival. SAY Magazine says\, “Dukart is a powerhouse on and off stage. Most of all\, she is a credit to her ancestors and an integral support to Indigenous creatives all over North America. It’s her time to soar….” She currently tours nationally and internationally with the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band\, Pamyua\, and her own project\, The Dukes of Art.
URL:https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/alpenglow-chantil-and-the-dukes-of-art/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts Crested Butte\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Free,Performances & Shows
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