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Monday, October 28, 2013

Gunnison Nordic Season Kick Off and Potluck- October 30, 2013

Gunnison Nordic Season Kick Off and Potluck
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
5:30PM-8:00PM
Fred Field Heritage Building
Open to the public.

Learn more about Gunnison Nordic, upcoming events and clinics. Opportunity to join and get involved. For details on membership visit our website.

Main dish and beverages provided – please bring a side dish or dessert.


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The Top 10 Mountain Bike Destinations in North America

If there’s one thing that makes mountain biking such a special sport, it’s the opportunity to experience the complete breadth of ecosystems and landscapes the world over from such an intimate perspective. If you’re anything like me, traveling to different destinations ignites your passion for life and makes you feel like a giddy kid on Christmas morning!

Choosing the top 10 mountain bike destinations in North America was no easy feat. To start with, we decided that this was to be a list of true destinations: not residential areas with good mountain bike trail access, but rather destinations that you could plan your entire year’s worth of vacation time around. While one could argue that the people who actually live in these places are truly doing it right, we realize that not everybody can make that happen, so stay tuned for our top 10 list of mountain bike towns, coming soon.

When we sat down to make these careful choices, we called on the expertise of the entire Singletracks blog team. Narrowing the list down to just 10 places was a very difficult, controversial process. There was quite a bit of disagreement, even internally, about which towns should make the list, and which ones weren’t deserving. Regardless, each of the 10 locales listed below is more than worthy of dedicating a week (or a month) of your vacation time to exploring on the back of your mountain bike.

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.Crested Butte is famous as one of the two birthplaces of the sport of mountain biking, but if you compare the current mountain bike trail access in Crested Butte, Colorado to that of Fairfax, California… well, there just isn’t a comparison. Crested Butte boasts hundreds of miles of the most picturesque high-alpine trails anywhere, all surrounding a quaint western mountain town with great food and beer. Classics like Trail 401 and the Reno/Flag/Bear/Deadman’s Loop will keep you so busy that you might not even have time to check out all the new trails that CBMBA is constantly building. Don’t want to pedal? Be sure to hit the ever-expanding bike park at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.



http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-trails/the-top-10-mountain-bike-destinations-in-north-america/


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Friday, October 18, 2013

David Wilcox- November 11, 2013 at the Black Box Theater

 
Join David Wilcox at the Gunnison Arts Center in the Black Box Theater Monday, November 11 @ 7:00 p.m. Tickets $22

Considered a ‘songwriter’s songwriter’, his songs have been covered by artists such as k.d. lang and many others. In addition to his writing prowess, his skills as a performer and storyteller are unmatched. He holds audiences rapt with nothing more than a single guitar, thoroughly written songs, a fearless ability to mine the depths of human emotions of joy, sorrow and everything in between, and all tempered by a quick and wry wit.
 
 
 

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Annual Banquet & People's Choice Awards - October 18, 2013

The Gunnison Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Annual Banquet and People’s Choice Awards on Friday, Oct. 18, 2013 at the WSCU College Center Ballroom. The theme this year is "Beattle’s Ball" in a black and white theme, and featuring the Beattle’s Tribute Band, Dr. Robert. Tickets may be purchased at the Chamber until Oct. 11, and are $40 per person, or a corporate table of 8 for $320. Come join in for some great food, entertainment, and the People’s Choice chosen by you, the People!



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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

The Circus Freaks: A Children's Theater Intensive Performance - October 18, 2013

The Xanadu Performing Arts Company (XPAC), led by founders Jordan Mercer and Taryn Jacobs, present the exciting and unique performance of “The Circus Freaks.” XPAC has been hosting popular Children’s Theatre camps throughout the summer in Crested Butte and we are excited to bring them to the community of Gunnison as a four-week after-school program this fall.  “The Circus Freaks” is about two circus-star sisters that are obsessed with fame.  Their stardom consumes them and blinds them from the true meaning of happiness. 
 
Slowly with time, travel and wisdom, they learn that there is more to life than fame and fortune.  Join us in the GAC Theatre for fun with acting, singing, costuming and set preparation.  The four weeks will culminate in a dynamic show for family and friends.  Space is limited so sign up soon!  Pre-registration is required.  Cost: $125 tuition.  The Gunnison Arts Center is accessible via the Deer Bus from all Gunnison schools.

Rehearsals:  Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.  September 24 – October 17
Performances:  Saturday, October 19 at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Cost:  $125 tuition

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Saturday, October 12, 2013

BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND, DOCTOR ROBERT!- October 18, 2013 7:30pm

Doctor Robert, The Beatles Tribute from Crested Butte, CO will be the entertainment for the 2013 Gunnison Chamber People’s Choice Banquet at the WSCU Ballroom. Party starts at 5:30, dinner at 6:30, music at 7:30. Visit http://www.gunnisonchamber.com/userfiles/file/Invitation.pdf for the event invitation. Contact The Gunnison Chamber at (970)641-1501 for ticket information.


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Friday, October 11, 2013

Crested Butte Farmers' Market- October 13, 2013


The Crested Butte Farmers Market is dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and farm-to-consumer sales within Crested Butte.  The Crested Butte Farmers Market offers organic and certified naturally grown vegetables, fruits and herbs, pasture-raised and grass-finished meats, wild-caught fish, artisanal cheese, breads, jams, jellies and pickles as well as an assortment of locally produced arts and crafts.

CBFM is Full for 2013

The Crested Butte Farmers Market is full for the 2013 season.

For more info, visit http://cbfarmersmarket.org/


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Sunday, October 6, 2013

Basics of Calligraphy- October 8, 5pm

Join local artist Mary Tuck to learn the basics of calligraphy with pen, ink, paint, and brush. Students learn the basic structure of each letter in the alphabet, and then use this knowledge to create frameable pieces of artwork and greeting cards. Mary also leads the class through easy painting and drawing techniques to guide students in embellishing of their calligraphy with color, texture, and small drawings. This is a great class create your own handmade cards this holiday season!
This series is offered in conjunction with WSCU Extended Studies.


To sign up, go to http://www.western.edu/academics/extended-studies, call 970-943-2885 or email extendedstudies@western.edu.

Cost $: $110 + $20 materials fee
Local Phone: 970-943-2885
Venue Name: Art Studio of the Center for the Arts


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Friday, October 4, 2013

Crested Butte Farmers' Market- October 6, 2013

The Crested Butte Farmers Market is dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and farm-to-consumer sales within Crested Butte.  The Crested Butte Farmers Market offers organic and certified naturally grown vegetables, fruits and herbs, pasture-raised and grass-finished meats, wild-caught fish, artisanal cheese, breads, jams, jellies and pickles as well as an assortment of locally produced arts and crafts.

CBFM is Full for 2013

The Crested Butte Farmers Market is full for the 2013 season.

For more info, visit http://cbfarmersmarket.org/


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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Mountain Roots Food Project- October 3, 2013

In celebration of the bountiful harvest of our own gardens and nearby farms, Mountain Roots Food Project is hosting a COMMUNITY LOCAL FOODS POTLUCK DINNER. Mountain Roots will provide a hearty soup, salad, and bread. Please bring a homegrown / homemade dish to share or a $10 donation and many, many friends.

We will also be hosting a SCREENING OF THE STUNNING FILM "A PLACE AT THE TABLE"—a look at poverty, obesity, and the food security of America through the eyes of real people. Narrated by Jeff Bridges.

IN GUNNISON:
Thursday, October 3, 2013
WSCU Ballroom
6 pm Harvest Dinner
7:30 pm Film & Discussion



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