Crested Butte Open Golf Tournament, August 7-8

The Crested Butte Open Golf tournament is a charity event that raises funds for the Adaptive Sports Center, a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities through outdoor recreation.

The event will be held on August 7-8, 2011, and

Visit Crested Butte Open Golf Tournament for more information.

Crested Butte Young Artist Program, August 6, 2011

Come to the Ballroom at Mountaineer Square for Marcello Giordani's Young Artist Program, sponsored by the Crested Butte Music Festival.
Opera Conductor David Syrus and the Festival Symphony Orchestra will showcase highlights from George Bizet's opera "Carmen" with participants of our "Marcello Giordani Young Artist Program" singing the roles. This will be a concert version of this years opera production and a great opportunity to hear our talented young artists.


VisitCrested Butte Music Festival for more information!

Crested Butte Farmers' Market, August 7, 2011

Every Sunday the farmers' market will be open from 10am-2pm, and is located on 2nd and Elk Avenue. The market is always stocked fresh and full with organic and certified naturally home-grown veggies, fruit, and herbs, and pasture-raised and grass-fed meats, wild fish, and many other locally produced treats!

The market is also open at Crank's Plaza (at 5th and Maroon) on Thursdays, from 4pm-7pm.

For more information, visit Crested Butte Farmers' Market.

Crested Butte Arts Festival, August 5-7

Crested Butte, Colorado, is home to one of the nation's top arts festivals. Now in its 39th year, the Crested Butte Arts Festival features incredible art, fantastic cuisine, exhilarating entertainment, artist demonstrations, chef demonstrations, children's activities and an art auction. There's something for everyone at the Festival, where surrounding beauty, artistic talent, and appreciative patrons merge for one, glorious weekend.

Visit Crested Butte Arts Festival for details!

Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewings! August 5-6, 2011

The gates to the observatory are opened at 8:00pm, no reservations are required. A "Summer Nights Program" will be held on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer. Viewers are invited to come and enjoy a mini-lecture on a variety of interesting astronomy topics and then view the night sky through the 30" telescope and a few amateur telescopes. Suggested donation for the Summer Series is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.

Visit Gunnison Observatory for more details!

American String Quartet, August 5, 2011

Join us at the Ballroom at Mountaineer Square for the American String Quartet! The original members were students at The Juilliard School, the American String Quartet was launched by winning both the Coleman Competition and the Naumburg Chamber Music Award in the same year. Internationally recognized as one of the world’s foremost quartets, the American String Quartet celebrates its 35th anniversary during the 2010–2011 season. Critics and col­leagues hold the Quartet in high esteem and many of today’s leading artists and com­pos­ers seek out the Quartet for collaborations.

Marcello Giordani Young Artist Program (Crested Butte Music Festival) August 4, 2011

Come to the Ballroom at Elevation Hotel for the Marcello Giordani Young Artist Program!

This performance features our wonderful young artists in a semi-staged opera production of Bellini's "Capuleti e i Montecchi." Joined by our Festival Symphony Orchestra directed by David Syrus from the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London, this performance promises to be a highlight of this season. Now in it's fourth year, the Marcello Giordani Young Artist Program in Paradise has developed into one of the leading summer programs of the US.

Rocky Mountain Bio Lab's Exploration Experience on Yellow-Bellied Marmot, August 4

The Rocky Mountain Bio Lab's Exploration Experience highlights the Yellow-Bellied Marmot!

The scientists at RMBL have been studying the yellow-bellied marmot since 1962. Join us for the celebration of 50 years of marmot research! Dr. Dan Blumstein, who studies marmot dens and listens to their alarm calls, will be available to talk about his research on marmot anti-predator behavior, communication, and response to climate change!

Visit the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory website for more information.

Live! From Mt. Crested Butte- The Gourds! August 3, 2011

Come to the Red Lady Stage every Wednesday in Mt. Crested Butte from 5:30pm-7:30pm, and enjoy an evening of free music at the base of the Mountain!

August 3- The Gourds

From Austin, Texas, this good-time music will put a smile on anyone's face. They are classic and timeless, and their writers, Kevin Russell and Jimmy Smith are some of today's greatest American songwriters.



Wednesdays at Western: Photography Workshop and Day Hike-- August 3, 2011

Join Allan Ivy from 6am - 2pm on a moderate theww mile round-trip day hike and photography workshop in the mountains around Gunnison to learn the challenges of backcountry photography, including composition, lighting, and camera care!

No hiking experience is necessary, although you must be able to walk 3 miles on an up-ascending trail at a 9,000 foot elevation!

Visit Wednesdays at Western for more details!



Alpenglow, August 1

Alpenglow (Free Outdoor Concerts), Crested Butte Center for the ArtsAlpenglow is the Center for the Arts free outdoor concert series on Monday evenings during the summer. With Crested Butte Mountain and Paradise Divide as the backdrop, come enjoy the sounds of a variety of music. Bring along your chairs, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Join friends and family as we enjoy the best that summer in Crested Butte has to offer. Please leave your pets at home.

Leadville Alpine Odyssey, July 31

Come to the Leadville Crested Butte Alpine Odyssey Qualifiers.

The registration fee for the Crested Butte Alpine Odyssey on July 31, 2011 is $135.00, and Registration includes: On-Course Aid, Professional Timing, T-Shirt and a Finisher Award. Each race is capped at approximately 800 participants

Visit Alpine Odyssey for more information.

Living Journey's Summit Hike and Half-Marathon, July 30

Join us on the hike to the top of Mt. Crested Butte to raise money to provide support, education and awareness to those living with cancer. Money raised from the hike helps recipients pay medical bills and alleviate the stress of daily living expenses during their cancer treatments. The Summit Hike is hosted by Living Journeys, a non-profit organization that provides counseling services and financial assistance to Gunnison County residents giving with cancer. There are a wide variety of fitness levels for all ages. The more challenging hike is 11.5 miles round trip, but there is also a chair lift that can be ridden for 2000 vertical feet in 15 minutes, and then participants can hike for 2 miles round trip.

New this year, the Summit Hike will have a Mountain Half Marathon. The approximately 13 mile race will start at the base at 8am and will follow the jeep road uphill for approximately 4.5 miles, there will then be a 4 mile section of rolling cross country track followed by the finish back down the jeep road.

Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewings! July 29-30, 2011

The gates to the observatory are opened at 8:00pm, no reservations are required. A "Summer Nights Program" will be held on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer. Viewers are invited to come and enjoy a mini-lecture on a variety of interesting astronomy topics and then view the night sky through the 30" telescope and a few amateur telescopes. Suggested donation for the Summer Series is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.

Visit Gunnison Observatory for more details!

ArtWalk Evening, Studios and Galleries in Crested Butte, July 28, 2011

Come to Art Walk Evenings and visit the galleries of Crested Butte, hosted by the Artists of the West Elks. Here is a list of participating galleries:

1. John Ingham Gallery | 403 3rd Street | 349-5174
2. Oh-Be-Joyful Gallery | 409 3rd Street | 349-5936
3. Rijks Family Gallery | 310 2nd Street | 349-5289
4. Paragon Gallery | 132 Elk Avenue | 349-6484
5. Icehouse Art & Atelier | 2010 1/2 2nd St | 349-1212
6. Susan Anderton Fine Art | Third and Elk | 349-1202
7. J.C. Leacock Photo Gallery | 327 Elk Ave | 901-0087
8. Open Your Eyes Gallery | 413 Elk Avenue | 275-6111
9. Ice Mountain Jewelry | 311 6th Street | 349-6331

The dates and times for Art Walk Evenings are:
July 28
August 4
August 25
September 29
5:00 – 8:00 pm

Rocky Mountain Bio Lab's Exploration Experience on Climate Change, July 28, 2011

The Rocky Mountain Bio Lab's Exploration Experience highlights Climate Change!

Join Dr. John Harte, author of the new book "Cool the Earth, Save the Economy; Solving the Climate Crisis is EASY," as he answers frequently asked questions about climate change. He will be visiting active research sites where RMBL scientists study the changing climate's effects on the Rocky Mountain's ecosystem!

Visit the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory website for more information.

Geology and Wildflower Hike to Haseley Pass by Wednesdays at Western, July 27

Join Tom Prather, an Emeritus Professor from Western State College, for a 7 mile round-trip hike at a 2,000 foot elevation at the Schofield Park trail, through wonderful wildflower meadows. The Professor will be discussing the area's abundance and variety of wildflowers and geologic history, and there will be plenty of time to view and identify wildflowers!                                                              Don't forget to bring 1-2 liters of water, hiking footwear, dress appropriately for the weather, bring snacks, a camera, a pen and notebook, sun protection, and wildflower identification field guides.

Visit Wednesdays at Western for details.

Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music Series, July 27

Come to the Red Lady Stage every Wednesday in Mt. Crested Butte from 5:30pm-7:30pm, and enjoy an evening of free music at the base of the Mountain!

July 27th- Lake Street Dive

Listen to this jazzy, classical pop mixture by the northeastern quartet. "Our only limitation is that we try to make music that we would like listening to." The band consists of a drummer, a bassist, a vocalist, and a trumpet.

For more information, visit Live! Music Series.

Alpenglow Free Outdoor Concert! July 25

The Alpenglow FREE Outdoor Music Concert is featuring Lipbone Redding tonight at 5:30pm!
The Alpenflow free outdoor concert series is provided by the Crested Butte Center for the Arts on Monday evenings throughout the summer. Mt. Crested Butte is the backdrop for the concerts, and a variety of musical talent will be featured. Don't forget to bring your chairs and snacks, and leave your pets at home!

Visit Alpenglow for more details!

AWEfest, July 24, 2011

The Artists of the West Elks are having their annual festival, beginning Sunday, July 10th from 9am-3pm, and continuing on the following Sundays (July 17th,24th, August 14th, and August 21st) throughout August. Come and enjoy local photography, paintings, ceramics, mixed media, textiles and more!

Visit Artists of the West Elks for more information!

Crested Butte Farmers' Market, July 24th

Every Sunday the farmers' market will be open from 10am-2pm, and is located on 2nd and Elk Avenue. The market is always stocked fresh and full with organic and certified naturally home-grown veggies, fruit, and herbs, and pasture-raised and grass-fed meats, wild fish, and many other locally produced treats!

The market is also open at Crank's Plaza (at 5th and Maroon) on Thursdays, from 4pm-7pm.

For more information, visit Crested Butte Farmers' Market.

Epic Rocky Mountain Relay- July 22-23

Join us for the Epic Rocky Mountain Relay from Woodland Park to Crested Butte! You and 11 friends and team mates enjoy the run past four 14ers, over three alpine passes, and through four national forests to Colorado's wildflower capital and the "last great ski town," Crested Butte.

Visit Epic Relay for more information!

Rocky Mt. Bio Lab- Invasive Plant Research and Management Exploration Experience, July 21, 2011

The Rocky Mountain Bio Lab's Exploration Experience highlights Invasive Plant Research and Management!

 

From 9am-11am, join Dr. Rebecca Irwin of Dartmouth College and Dr. Jennifer Reithel, the RMBL Science Director, for an exploration and interactive discussion of invasive plant research! You'll travel to research sites, where scientists study the Canada Thistle, Smooth Brome, and Yellow Toadflax, among many other plants, and learn hands-on about the active management of weeds at the RMBL. Lunch in the dining hall will be provided at no fee!

Visit the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory website for more information.

Wednesdays at Western- Create Art with Unlikely Materials!-- July 20th

Create Art with Unlikely Materials with Carol Connor!

From 1pm-4:30pm, July 20th, come to Western State College of Colorado to create art with Carol Connor, a studio artist who creates, exhibits, and teaches art at the Kaiser Institute's Program in Intuition and the Two World's Wisdom School. Your art will be created using a combination of recycled objects and traditional art supplies, and no experience is needed. The cost of the class is $10, and the registration deadline is July 18th!

For more information, visit the Wednesdays at Western website.

For more information, visit the Wednesdays at Western website.

Crested Butte Wine and Food Festival July 20-24

Come to the 4th annual Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival in Colorado's best mountain town! Striving to create a wine and culinary festival that complements the amazing offerings in the Town of Crested Butte and the Town of Mt. Crested Butte.

Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewings! July 22-23, 2011

The gates will open at 8:00 pm and no reservations are required. It's still chilly, so dress warmly. A "Summer Nights Program" will be held on Friday and Saturday nights starting on July 2nd. Viewers are invited to come and enjoy a mini-lecture on a variety of interesting astronomy topics and then view the night sky through the 30" telescope and several amateur telescopes. Gates for the Summer Nights Programs will open at 8:00 pm. Suggested donation for the Summer Series is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.

Visit Gunnison Observatory for more details!

Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music Series July 6-August 24

The Live from Mt. CB free outdoor music series returns for the Summer of 2011 with an exciting lineup of amazing musicians.  Join us every Wednesday between July 6th and August 24th for an evening of free music at the base of Mt. Crested Butte. All shows will take place at the Red Lady Stage in Mt. Crested Butte from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.


July 20th- Tab Benoit
Listen to this wonderful blues band, with a stripped down bass-and-drums unit propelled by Tab Benoit's solid guitar skills and leathery, Cajun-spiced vocal attack.
http://www.tabbenoit.com/

For more information, visit Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music Series.

Alpenglow Free Outdoor Concert! July 18, 2011

The Alpenglow free outdoor music concert is featuring Chuck Mead tonight!

Alpenglow is the Center for the Arts free outdoor concert series on Monday evenings during the summer. With Crested Butte Mountain and Paradise Divide as the backdrop, come enjoy the sounds of a variety of music. Bring along your chairs, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Join friends and family as we enjoy the best that summer in Crested Butte has to offer. Please leave your pets at home.

 

Visit Alpenglow for more details!

10th Annual Caddis Cup Fly Fishing Tournament, July 14-15

Come to the 10th Annual Caddis Cup Fly Fishing Tournament in of the heart Rockies and enjoy this non-competitive fly fishing tournament! Each participant is accompanied by a master angler, and the Caddis Cup tournament benefits the Crested Butte Land Trust's mission to preserve open space and protect our agricultural heritage.

For more information, visit The Crested Butte Land Trust.