Vinotok- September 15-21, 2013

The autumn equinox, a time of balance between day and night, heralds in the celebration of Vinotok in Crested Butte, Colo. Meaning "fall wine festival" in Slovenian, Vinotok culminates on Sept. 21 after several days of celebrating and commemorates the bounty of the summer harvest and gathering of the community before the long winter ahead.

It is a time of village feasting, of forgetting the woes of yesterday and honoring traditional Eastern European roots.

 

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Hiking Maroon Bells!

 
 

Hiking Maroon Bells Pass

Have you ever wanted to hike to Aspen? It is a 4 mile hike to the pass, then 7 miles down to Aspen.... If you are not quite sitting at the trailhead right now... watch the movie and do it virtually! (well this is the first 4 miles to the pass). See more hikes on our hiking page!

 

 

 

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Open for Winter Rentals!

We are open for winter bookings!

 

Come ski this winter! We have homes, townhomes and condos for rent. The season is coming!

 

 Please check www.greatcrestedbuttelodging.com for our great rental properties. We have 2 new properties: Jerry's 3 bedroom ski in and out condo (RIGHT ON THE SLOPES),  and the Holladay 3 bedroom Treasury Point Townhome.
We also have new videos up of the Colvin house, Robin's condo, Ohio's condo, and the Bienasz home!

Waiting to hear from you! Don't hesitate to call!

ROBIN!  954-610-2000

robin@greatcrestedbuttelodging.com 

 

 

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Winter Flight Schedules

... Chicago

HURRAY FOR A DIRECT CHICAGO!

Gunnison / Crested Butte Regional Airport:  

Air service for the 2013-2014 winter season from American Airlines and United Airlines, with flights from Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH), Chicago (ORD) and Denver (DEN).

 Check out the Full Flight Schedule !

Montrose Airport:Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

is another great option that offers additional non-stop jet service to the area. Montrose is an easy one and a half hour scenic ground transfer to Crested Butte.  

Full Flight Schedule 

 

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Last Day of the Art Fair Aug. 4!

Last Day of the Art Fair Crested Butte 2013- Great Band!

At 3 pm on Aug. 4, the last day of the Art Fair, everyone grabs a beer or a wine and rests their tired shopping feet. Don't miss it next year - the band is ALWAYS the best.

Focus on the Eldo- A Great Bar!

 

The Eldo!

Right on Elk Avenue, up a crickety flight of stairs, is the best deck of all to people watch, hang with the locals, and drink some absolutely wonderful beer.  

 

They have great bands at night, so if you have 21 + somethings, send them there. But for baby boomers, it is THE best place to kick back with a beer at the end of the day! (yes that is me on the left-Robin)

 

 

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Crested Butte Farmers' Market- Sept. 1, Elk Avenue & Second Street

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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Dave Wiens West Elk Bicycle Classic- September 1, 2013

Come for the ride of your life with mountain bike legend Dave Wiens. Leave wondering how you can wait another year to try it again. Dave has a great legacy in the racing world. But more importantly, to us, is his integrity and selfless attitude. He spends countless hours making riding a bicycle in

For more information on the ride download a Rider Guide below.
Rider_Guide
Gunnison and in Colorado safer and more enjoyable. Thanks Dave!

The Dave Wiens West Elk Bicycle Classic, WEBC, was started the summer of 2012 as a fundraiser for the Western State Colorado University Mountain Sports by Dave who is the director. The Mountain sports team encompasses all the great mountain sports available at Western State Colorado University in Gunnison CO such as Cycling, Free-ride Skiing, Skier-cross, Boarder-cross and Nordic Skiing.

The Dave Wiens West Elk Bicycle Classic is a demanding 134 mile (with 100mi option) gran fondo or timed tour climbing 9,300ft (209 km, 2700m) from Gunnison to Crested Butte, CO circumnavigating the West Elk Mountains held Sunday of Labor Day weekend. The crux of the ride is a 25 mile 5400' climb over the dirt Kebler pass to Crested Butte starting at the 100 mile mark. The top of Kebler is where your time will stop for this timed event. You then will coast neutrally down to Crested Butte for the official finish and party (Donita's Cantina lunch, New Belgium beer, Third Bowl ice cream and raffle).

The roads around Gunnison and Crested Butte have been home to many races in the past. Much of our route was used in road racing in the 1970s and 80s and more recently with the US Pro Challenge stage race. We feel that our route rivals all other bicycle events in scenery, difficulty, quiet roads, and awesomeness. Check out some pictures and the course here! It also has no left turns or stop lights and only two stop signs!

Is this a race or tour? The answer is yes. In the gran fondo style, you will leave in a mass start from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado with cyclists ranging from professional racers to recreational cyclists. You can sign up individually or bring your friends and ride as a team. Racing or seeing how fast you can go is a great way to challenge yourself. Of course just riding as a tour and trying to finish is a challenge. It's your option. Do you want to race others on a demanding course? Do you want to just tour and try to finish a demanding course? Or you can start racing and then just try to finish. We are open to all abilities, however you

should train hard-it is not easy.

We offer two distances, 100 or 134mi. The 100 mi option will start in Gunnison with the 134mi options. We think you can do the whole thing. We really do. So we want you to ride 100 miles. You have been training hard all year and if you are feeling like you want to push yourself just a bit more you can keep going. If you can't go anymore we will have a van ride to Crested Butte available at the start of the dirt on Kebler pass. The start is at 7:00am at Western State Colorado University Campus Sunday morning (See the Course Page for location). 

There will be a police escort out of town and a neutral support car for the lead pack. We have six aid stations with GU products and other goodies and several SAG vehicles to ensure that you are well fed, hydrated and make the ride enjoyable if you need a little help on your way to Crested Butte, Colorado. However, the course is on remote mountain roads at high altitudes. Be PREPARED. It may rain or become very cold quickly. You should be prepared to survive if you get stuck in the rain and we can not get to you quickly.

What happens if I need help or get hurt? We will have Event Medical Solutions Unlimited on hand to get you fixed up or if you need picked up. You are in a remote setting so your safety is a high priority.

For more info, visit http://www.westelkbicycleclassic.com/

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Superfly- September 6th and 7th

Superfly is the main fundraiser for Gunnison TU. We hold this contest on the first weekend after Labor Day at the Almont Resort. Money raised with Superfly helps fund youth education in Colorado via our GAS Scholarship Fund established in early 2010. The fund provides financial support for the annual Colorado TU Youth Conservation and Fly Fishing Camp. Our contributions will help to further develop the camp and provide scholarships for students.

Two person teams compete to see who can catch the most inches of trout in one day using the flies of their choice. Anglers fish a variety of water in the Gunnison Valley, including premier private water on the East River, Taylor River, and Gunnison River. Besides the fishing contest, the Saturday night banquet includes bucket raffles, silent auction and door prizes. The entrance fee is $600 per team. Each contestant gets a fishing shirt and cap and meals. The meals include a buffet breakfast, box lunch, and a steak barbecue dinner. Friday night starts the fun. This is when you draw your beats (morning and afternoon) and meet your guides. Free beer and hors d’oeuvres are served. Saturday morning begins with a buffet breakfast. Then you register your flies and meet up with your guides to go fishing. Prizes are awarded Saturday night at the banquet for the top three teams, top rod, and the biggest fish. We have excellent prizes each year, including high-end fly rods that retail for as much as $800. 2012 Results/Winners    2012 Sponsors/Donors

2012 Photos

Entry into Superfly

Teams can enter by downloading the application form, filling it out and mailing it along with a check for $600 to Gunnison Angling Society. Please send in applications and payment by August 15.

Superfly 2013 Schedule - September 6 & 7

Friday, September 6:

• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Register, meet guides, get shirts, etc. and enjoy snack buffet at The Almont Resort

Saturday, September 7:

• 6:30 AM: Breakfast buffet and register flies
• 8:30 AM to 5 PM: Fishing
• 5:00 PM: Posting of scores and social period
• 6:30 PM: Dinner buffet begins (banquet tickets available for $20 each for non-contestants)
• 7:30 PM: Awards and prizes
• 8:00 PM: Raffles and auctions

Superfly Rules

TEAMS
Teams will consist of two anglers. Professional guides may enter the contest, but no more than one guide will be allowed on a team. One monitor will be assigned to each team and will stay with the team for the duration of the contest.
CONTEST RULES

1. Teams may fish anywhere they like and can work out locations with their monitor. Please take into consideration low water issues and any potential negative impact to fish. There will be no pre-assigned beats. Stocked ponds or artificial streams (irrigation ditches) are not allowed.
2. Fishing will be between 8:30 AM and 5 PM. The first six fish caught by each contestant will be scored. Fishing for the contest will end at 5 PM or when six fish are caught by each contestant, whichever comes first.
3. Kokanee salmon will not count in the contest. Only trout or char caught during the time allowed for the contest will be counted on the scorecard.
4. No more than two flies may be used by each contestant during the contest. Only one fly may be used at a time (no droppers). All hooks will be barbless.
5. All fish caught under the scoring rules must be fair hooked in the mouth (with the hook inside the mouth) and landed by the contestant, not the team partner or monitor. The team’s monitor will then measure the fish to the nearest 1/8 inch. After release, the fish will then be recorded on the individual's scorecard. All fish caught must be released safely or they will not be counted in the contest.
6. The individual scoring the most inches for the maximum six fish allowed will be declared "TOP ROD" and the team with the most inches, "TOP TEAM." The contestant who
   catches the largest fish will also be presented an award, and the fly which caught the fish will be declared the "SUPERFLY."
7. In the event of a tie, whoever scored their first fish in the least amount of time will be the winner.
8. The Superfly monitor for each team will be the final authority for resolving any dispute or interpretation of the rules while on the stream.

SCORING RULES

1. The first six fish caught and landed by each contestant must be entered on the scorecard. A maximum of six fish can be scored by each angler.
2. Once a fish has been entered on the scorecard it may not be removed.
3. Scores must be reported in person no later than 6 PM.
4. A 20% deduction will be applied to fish scored on private water.

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Dave Wiens West Elk Bicycle Classic- September 1, 2013

Come for the ride of your life with mountain bike legend Dave Wiens. Leave wondering how you can wait another year to try it again. Dave has a great legacy in the racing world. But more importantly, to us, is his integrity and selfless attitude. He spends countless hours making riding a bicycle in Gunnison and in Colorado safer and more enjoyable. Thanks Dave!

For more information on the ride download a Rider Guide below.Rider_Guide

The Dave Wiens West Elk Bicycle Classic, WEBC, was started the summer of 2012 as a fundraiser for the Western State Colorado University Mountain Sports by Dave who is the director. The Mountain sports team encompasses all the great mountain sports available at Western State Colorado University in Gunnison CO such as Cycling, Free-ride Skiing, Skier-cross, Boarder-cross and Nordic Skiing.

The Dave Wiens West Elk Bicycle Classic is a demanding 134 mile (with 100mi option) gran fondo or timed tour climbing 9,300ft (209 km, 2700m) from Gunnison to Crested Butte, CO circumnavigating the West Elk Mountains held Sunday of Labor Day weekend. The crux of the ride is a 25 mile 5400' climb over the dirt Kebler pass to Crested Butte starting at the 100 mile mark. The top of Kebler is where your time will stop for this timed event. You then will coast neutrally down to Crested Butte for the official finish and party (Donita's Cantina lunch, New Belgium beer, Third Bowl ice cream and raffle).

The roads around Gunnison and Crested Butte have been home to many races in the past. Much of our route was used in road racing in the 1970s and 80s and more recently with the US Pro Challenge stage race. We feel that our route rivals all other bicycle events in scenery, difficulty, quiet roads, and awesomeness. Check out some pictures and the course here! It also has no left turns or stop lights and only two stop signs!

Is this a race or tour? The answer is yes. In the gran fondo style, you will leave in a mass start from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado with cyclists ranging from professional racers to recreational cyclists. You can sign up individually or bring your friends and ride as a team. Racing or seeing how fast you can go is a great way to challenge yourself. Of course just riding as a tour and trying to finish is a challenge. It's your option. Do you want to race others on a demanding course? Do you want to just tour and try to finish a demanding course? Or you can start racing and then just try to finish. We are open to all abilities, however you should train hard-it is not easy.

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We offer two distances, 100 or 134mi. The 100 mi option will start in Gunnison with the 134mi options. We think you can do the whole thing. We really do. So we want you to ride 100 miles. You have been training hard all year and if you are feeling like you want to push yourself just a bit more you can keep going. If you can't go anymore we will have a van ride to Crested Butte available at the start of the dirt on Kebler pass. The start is at 7:00am at Western State Colorado University Campus Sunday morning (See the Course Page for location). 

There will be a police escort out of town and a neutral support car for the lead pack. We have six aid stations with GU products and other goodies and several SAG vehicles to ensure that you are well fed, hydrated and make the ride enjoyable if you need a little help on your way to Crested Butte, Colorado. However, the course is on remote mountain roads at high altitudes. Be PREPARED. It may rain or become very cold quickly. You should be prepared to survive if you get stuck in the rain and we can not get to you quickly.

What happens if I need help or get hurt? We will have Event Medical Solutions Unlimited on hand to get you fixed up or if you need picked up. You are in a remote setting so your safety is a high priority.

After the ride, you will be treated to a great meal by Donita's Cantina, Third Bowl Ice Cream, New Belgium beer, Camp 4 coffee, a raffle and catch some of the great Crested Butte vibe. Top finishers as always get a little extra prize. What else is included? With registration you will receive a water bottle, great Primal full zip Dave Wiens West Elk cycling jersey and SOS wool socks for bragging rights. We will also have a great raffle and prizes for top finishers Click here for sizing charts.

When we first decided to do this event we had to nail down a route. Over coffee with Dave Wiens, Director of Western State Colorado University Mountain Sports, and other friends our first idea was a simple out and back. While this would have been a great ride on our many great roads around Gunnison and Crested Butte, Dave said, "It's got to be epic. Let's do the West Elk Loop." Really Dave? Do you think anyone will do that? That is a long ways and it is not a trivial ride. He said, "It'll be great. There are people out there that are tough enough." And so it started. The route follows the north rim of the Black Canyon from Gunnison to Crawford and Paonia and back to a Crested Butte finish coming down Kebler pass. This is a hidden gem that sees little traffic and is full of amazing scenery.
The WEBC is not something you should do "off the couch." You should be a strong rider who has determination and won't give up.

If your significant other and family doesn’t ride, they can stay in one location in Gunnison or Crested Butte and shop, fish, raft, mountain bike, swim in our pool, rock climb, play on the largest playground slide on the west slope of Colorado or go on the zip line on Crested Butte mountain (The list goes on and on).

Are you tough enough to do this?
Last years report in the Mountain Flyer!

Rules of the road

• Please be safe and remember that safety is in your own hands and ride by these rules:
• Wear a helmet at all times – NO EXCEPTIONS
• Carry ID and relevant medical information
• Rules of the road apply; same rights and duties as the driver of any other vehicle
• Ride single file where necessary, maximum of two abreast when conditions allow, do not impede traffic Ride as far right as reasonable
• Obey all traffic lights, signs, and regulations
• Pass on the left only, announce “passing” or “hello” or “on your left”
• Use hand signals to indicate road hazards, stopping, slowing, right, and left turns
• Prepare properly: nutrition, hydration, training, and for sudden changes in weather conditions
• Respect others: riders, volunteers, host communities, motorists, pedestrians, law enforcement, and the environment

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For more info, visit http://www.westelkbicycleclassic.com/

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Lodging Discounts!

Properties:	Availability:
We are Open for Summer 2013! and Winter 2013-14 (see August Availability here)
Bienasz Home	Open Winter and Summer - Call for availability
Skihaus	Open Winter and Summer - 28-Aug. 31
Robin's Condo	Open Winter and Summer -August 12-14; Aug. 17-Sept. 1
Garth House	Open Winter and Summer - August 1-9; Aug. 11-31
Murray's Townhome	Open Winter and Summer - Avail August 14-31
Colvin House	Open Winter and Summer - Avail August 18-31
Jim's Townhome #3	Open Winter and Summer - Avail August 18-31
Jim's Townhome #15	Open Winter and Summer - Avail August 23-31
Jeff's 2 Story Condo	Open Winter and Summer - Avail August 11-16; 18-31
Rhode's Black Bear Condo	Open Winter and Summer - Avail August 9-31
Holladay's Townhome	Open Winter and Summer - Avail August 24-31
Ohio's Condo	Open Winter and Summer - Avail Aug 6-31
Island Cabin	Open Winter and Summer - Please call
Ohio Valley Cabin	Open Winter and Summer - Avail Aug. 14 - 31
Robin Dreyfuss 954-610-2000 Great Crested Butte Lodging Great cabin rentals, condo rentals, townhome rentals and house rentals in Crested Butte and Gunnison Come visit us at Great Crested Butte Lodging!

Discount Ski Tickets!

If you are staying at Bill's or Robin's or Ohio's condo in Crested Butte please contact the San Moritz office to book your discount tickets. Their phone number is 1-800-443-7459. These tickets will be provided to you on check-in! You must book 2 weeks in advance. Talk to Mary!

If you are staying in any other condo, townhome, or home in Crested Butte or Gunnison, please contact my assistant Lucinda. Her phone is 954-303-5460, and her email is lucindacb2010@hotmail.com. She will help you book your tickets and send you the rates for your rate period. Your ski tickets will be in your condo, townhome, or home when you arrive! Yes, you also need to book these tickets 2 weeks in advance to receive the discount. Here is the link to the window rates. Ugh! Don't go there!! Robin Dreyfuss 954-610-2000 Great Crested Butte Lodging Great cabin rentals, condo rentals, townhome rentals and house rentals in Crested Butte and Gunnison Come visit us at Great Crested Butte Lodging!

Live from Mt. CB - August 28, 2013

Presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association

 

The Live from Mt. CB music series will return for the summer of 2013 with an exciting lineup of amazing musicians.
Join us Wednesday evenings for 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.

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August 28       The Pimps of Joytime (Funk)

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Burgers and Bluegrass- August 27, 2013

Tuesday Nights: Parker Pastures Burgers and Bluegrass Summer Concert Series

Tuesday nights will be dedicated to kicking up your heels with bluegrass music, Parker Pastures burgers and other grilled items, a full bar and non-alcoholic drinks.  Most musicians will be local/regional based with a few from out of the state.  We are blessed with a plethora of quality musicians in the Gunnison Valley, and we want to showcase our homegrown talent AND food!

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Live from Mt. CB- Drunken Hearts- August 21, 2013

Presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association

 

The Live from Mt. CB music series will return for the summer of 2013 with an exciting lineup of amazing musicians.
Join us Wednesday evenings for 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.

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Here is the Summer 2013 lineup:


August 21       The Drunken Hearts (Americana/Jam)
August 28       The Pimps of Joytime (Funk)

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Tuesday Night Burgers and Bluegrass- August 20, 2013

Tuesday Nights: Parker Pastures Burgers and Bluegrass Summer Concert Series

Tuesday nights will be dedicated to kicking up your heels with bluegrass music, Parker Pastures burgers and other grilled items, a full bar and non-alcoholic drinks.  Most musicians will be local/regional based with a few from out of the state.  We are blessed with a plethora of quality musicians in the Gunnison Valley, and we want to showcase our homegrown talent AND food!

Come visit us at Great Crested Butte Lodging!

Thursday Night Music in Crested Butte- August 15, 2013

Thursday Nights: Classic Country
Summer Concert Series

Thursday nights are dedicated to classic country music with 5B’s BBQ  providing a traditional BBQ dinner prior to each evening performance.

Youth 12 -17 yrs old are half priced and children 11 yrs old and under are $10.00.

Gates will open at 5:00pm with a cash bar. 

Dinner will be served at 6:30pm and musicians come on after 7:30pm.
Dinner: Beef Brisket or Pulled Pork, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, pickle, Bun, Cake, Lemonade, Tea, Water & condiments

Plan to dress warm and bring layers/blankets.  We are in the mountains, and the temperatures can drop quickly at night.  All seating is under a covered roof with curtains that can be closed when the weather doesn't cooperate.  All shows will be rain or shine, no refunds.

Doors 5:00PM / Dinner 6:30PM / Show 7:30PM – This event is all ages.  Tickets include your meal and are $40/$50/$60 depending upon how close you want to sit to the front of the stage.  All tickets include your BBQ diner.  Children 11-17 yrs old are half price and under 11 are just $10.00  Tickets may be purchased by calling 970.209.9796

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Live from Mt. CB Music Series- August 14, 2013

Presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association

 

The Live from Mt. CB music series will return for the summer of 2013 with an exciting lineup of amazing musicians.
Join us Wednesday evenings for 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.

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Here is the Summer 2013 lineup:

August 14       Mingo Fishtrap (Motown)
August 21       The Drunken Hearts (Americana/Jam)
August 28       The Pimps of Joytime (Funk)

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The Scrugglers – August 13th, 2013 $5.00 cover for Adults, kids free

Good timing, rowdy, mountain “tubgrass” from Durango, Colorado. Slaves to the bluegrass beat, bring your dancing boots, this power-trio is known to throw down for the faithful. Coming up on fours years together, the Scrugglers have become seasoned and have gained traction as a hard working, regional band of Southwest Colorado. Known as trio built around the big sound the of 2-stringed electrified washtub bass joined by banjo and mandolin.

The Scrugglers aren’t an Earl Scruggs cover band (although they do some of his material). The Scrugglers instead try to uphold a tradition of improvisation and creativity with acoustic music and especially the banjo. Part jug band, part jam band, the Scruggler’s material spans from old-time traditional to campground jam circle favorites to danceable rock and roll covers to original material.
Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with our bar & grill.  The band will start about 6:30 p.m.  Adult tickets are $5.00 and children under 18 are free.  Tickets are available only at the gate.  We have Parker Pastures burgers, Mulay’s sausage, corn, chips Luna Bakery Buns and cookies available as well.  We also serve gluten free buns and veggie burgers too.

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The Empty Bottle Blues Band with Opal Moon- August 12, 2013

Come celebrate Gunnison County’s local talent! The Empty Bottle Blues Band from Crested Butte and the Opal Moon Band from Gunnison finish out the final Alpenglow of the season. Take two strong fistfuls of Freddie King and Muddy Waters. Stir them up with smatterings of the Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers and Eric Clapton. Season with original lyrics and songs whose subject matter swirls around the blues like a swamp around cypress – namely women. Throw in some J.J. Cale for good measure. Finally, take one bottle of bourbon. Empty it. This is the spicy gumbo that is The Empty Bottle Blues Band and they will fire you up like a hot southern night from the slow rockin’ blues to the git down n’ boogie blues. The local spice is Aaron Tomcak on bass, Tommy Rudder on drums, Frank Mesiti on guitar and vocals, Tyler Lucas on guitar, and Chuck McKenrick on keyboards. The Opal Moon Band is a honky tonk and Western group playing an eclectic variety of country and western, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll. Their motto is “If you request it, we’ll play it, or something like it!” The Opal Moon Bands is Evelyn Roper, vocals and guitar; Dio Musquiz Jr, bass; Sean Turner, guitar and vocals; and Mike Alex, drums.

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Paula Poundstone- August 11, 2013

Time: 8:00:00 PM - 9:30:00 PM
Event Cost: $35 and $40
Venue: Crested Butte Center for the Arts in Crested Butte,CO
Contact: Crested Butte Center for the Arts
Phone: (970) 349-7487
Email: Contact Crested Butte Center for the Arts via email
Website: www.crestedbuttearts.org
Event Details:

The Center for the Arts in Crested Butte, CO is proud to present comedian Paula Poundstone in concert Sunday, August 11th. 25 years ago Paula Poundstone climbed on a Greyhound bus and traveled across the country -- stopping in at open mic nights at comedy clubs as she went.  A high school drop-out, she went on to become one of the great humorists of our time. You can hear her through your laughter as a regular panelist on NPR's popular rascal of a weekly news quiz show, Wait Wait� Don't Tell Me.  She tours regularly, performing standup comedy across the country, causing Bob Zany with the Boston Globe to write: "Poundstone can regale an audience for several hours with her distinctive brand of wry, intelligent and witty comedy."  Audience members may put it a little less elegantly:  "I peed my pants."   While there is no doubt that Poundstone is funny, the thing that probably separates her from the pack of comics working today and that has made her a legend among comics and audiences alike is her ability to be spontaneous with a crowd.  Poundstone says:  "No two shows I do are the same. It's not that I don't repeat material. I do.

My shows, when they're good, and I like to think they often are, are like a cocktail party. When you first get there, you talk about how badly you got lost and how hard it was to find parking. Then you tell a story about your kids or what you just saw on the news. You meet some new people and ask them about themselves.  Then, someone says, "Tell that story you used to tell," and then someone on the other side of the room spills a drink, and you mock them.  No one ever applauds me when I leave a party, though. I think they high five."
Showtime:  8:00PM / Tickets:  $35 early bird and $40 regular / Call:  970-349-7487

 Visit:  http://crestedbuttearts.org

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Tuesday Nights Burgers and Bluegrass- August 13, 2013

Tuesday Nights: Parker Pastures Burgers and Bluegrass Summer Concert Series

Tuesday nights will be dedicated to kicking up your heels with bluegrass music, Parker Pastures burgers and other grilled items, a full bar and non-alcoholic drinks.  Most musicians will be local/regional based with a few from out of the state.  We are blessed with a plethora of quality musicians in the Gunnison Valley, and we want to showcase our homegrown talent AND food!

Come visit us at Great Crested Butte Lodging!

Gunnison Farmers' Market- Saturdays- August 10, 2013

Saturdays - Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Ave & Main St.
Gunnison Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and located on Main and Virginia, the heart of Gunnison's historic Main Street. There is a wide variety of vendors selling fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, beef, pork, eggs, cheese, honey, herbs, flowers, wine, granola, crafts and more. Live entertainment is featured each week along with kids’ activities and cooking demos.

 www.gunnisonfarmersmarket.com

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