Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Free Live Music
2024-07-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-08-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-08-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Join in every other Tuesday for live music in the Feldberg East Courtyard lounge. From classical to jazz and bluegrass, enjoy intimate live performances over cocktails from the Black Dragon Bar, with stunning summer views.
June 18 | Chaski Quartet | The Chaski Quartet focuses on immersive concert experiences and innovative programming. Blending modern music with classical, these four dynamic players are committed to bringing excellent music to everyone, everywhere, from prisons to schools to our courtyard.
June 25 | Anthracite Strings | Anthracite Strings is a new local chamber music ensemble including Alicia Belgiovane (keyboard), Stephanie Helleckson (violin/viola), Carolyn Whitlow (cello), and Kenneth Todd (violin). Focusing on providing professional, high-quality performances within Gunnison valley, Anthracite Strings seeks to make classical music fun, relevant, and accessible to all.
July 2 | Mama Lingua | By popular demand, Mama Lingua returns to the Butte! Hailed for their synergistic, emotionally intelligent performances, Mama Lingua weaves original tunes with traditional folk and world music to create a warm, authentic sound that brings us out of our heads and into our hearts.
July 9 | Gypsy Jazz Social Club | Mysterious yet strangely familiar, Gypsy Jazz Social Club showcases their take on acoustic jazz and swing styles including Gypsy, Bebop, Latin, traditional, and original music, while featuring Western Slope musicians with a history of diverse musical projects and instrumentation.
July 23 | Hiroya Tsukamoto | Originally from Kyoto, Japan, Hiroya Tsukamoto returns to Crested Butte with his unique guitar style, haunting melodies, and transcendent compositions to blend classical, world, and jazz music into a profoundly reflective experience.
Aug 6 | Chamber Showcase | Concertmaster Sean Claire and other Summer Classics musicians bring the music of the Appalachians to the Rockies in this outdoor classical and folk chamber music concert.
August 13 | Miguel Espinoza Fusion Duo | Miguel Espinoza Fusion Duo, the combined beating heart of world-class musicians Miguel Espinoza (guitar) and Dianne Betkowski (cello), invites the listener into a rich and colorful symposium of musical traditions. Firm roots in flamenco, classical, and jazz are woven through with North African rhythms, Celtic whimsy, and Brazilian expressions for a sound that is transformative, vibrant, and deeply emotive.

Music on the Mountain Free Concert Series
2024-07-24 17:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-31 17:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Red Lady Stage, 10 Crested Butte Way, Crested Butte, 81224, United States
In partnership with the Town of Mt. Crested Butte and the Mt. CB Town Center Association, Music on the Mountain returns this summer! Every Wednesday from June 26 – August 14, join us at the Red Lady stage for free live music. Food and beverage will be served during the event. Grab your camp chairs and blankets and make plans to join in on the lawn.

June 26 | Making Movies ft. Marcella Simien
July 3 | Local Opener: Rachel Van Slyke; Dual Headliner: Twenty Hands High & Devon Worley Band
July 4 | Boombox
July 10 | Paul McDonald and the Mourning Doves
July 13 | Boogie Machine and The Colorado All Stars
July 17 | Molly Grace
July 24 | Ibibio Sound Machine
July 31 | E.N. Young and Imperial Sound
Aug 7 | ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra)
Aug 14 | Moontricks
Oct 5 | Mt. CB Fall Festival w/Mama Lingua

Live at the Center: The Highwaymen Show
2024-07-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Lovers of “classic country”… we have great news for you: The Highwaymen Show is coming to Crested Butte! This is the only touring Highwaymen show in the world that pays tribute to all four of the original Highwaymen: Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson.
The Highwaymen Show – American Outlaw Tribute has toured all over North America and will be in Crested Butte for one night only. Don’t miss this trip down memory lane with the unforgettable hits of these iconic superstars: Highwayman, Mama Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys, Always on My Mind and Me and Bobby McGee. The entire show will feel like an encore!

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80's Retro Revolution - CANCELLED
2024-07-27 18:00 - 23:59 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
KBUT Community Radio and the Center proudly present an epic 80’s dance extravaganza for all on Saturday, July 27! Get set to journey back in time and unleash your inner groove at our totally tubular 80s-themed dance party!
Step into a neon-soaked wonderland where leg warmers, big hair, and shoulder pads rule the dance floor. It’s going to be an experience straight out of the movies. Dress to impress and prepare to dance the night away to the hottest beats spun by DJ Triple L.
Families with kids can kick off the excitement with our ALL AGES party from 6pm to 8pm.
(And then, parents, it’s your time to shine at the 21-and-over party from 8:30pm to 12am.)
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Crested Butte Farmers Market
2024-07-28 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-04 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-11 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-18 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-25 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-01 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Elk Ave Farmers Market, 200 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, 81224, United States
The Crested Butte Farmer’s Market is held at 2nd and Elk Avenue every Sunday. Stroll down the street and enjoy a variety of locally sourced foods, drinks, and other goods, all while supporting local farmers and businesses.
May 26th – October 6th

Alpenglow: Free Outdoor Concerts
2024-07-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-08-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-08-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Center for the Arts Outdoor Stage, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
The Alpenglow free concerts series is back for 2023! Starting Monday, June 19th every week for a total of 9 weeks this summer, the outdoor event will be held at the Center for the Arts outdoor stage once again.
June 17 | Dogs in a Pile
June 24 | Honey Hounds
July 1 | Heart by Heart
July 8 | Easy Jim
July 15 | Jacob Larson Band
July 22 | Floodgate Operators
July 29 | Dragondeer
Aug 5 | Sir Woman
Aug 12 | Karina Rykman

Know before you ‘glow
There are a few rules and regulations we must follow to continue bringing the concert series to you and we ask that you read this and respect the policies.
NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL
The Center for the Arts sells beer, wine, and liquor under a special events license with the Town of Crested Butte. As such, no outdoor alcohol is allowed at the event. Please respect this policy and refrain from bringing your own alcoholic beverages. Support the Center and future Alpenglow concerts by purchasing your libations through the Center’s bar.
NO PETS
As much as we love your furry family members, dogs are not allowed in Town Park. Please leave your pets at home.
NO GLASS
Glass is not allowed in Town Park. Please bring your nonalcoholic beverages in cans or plastic containers.
DO NOT EMPTY YOUR ICE CHEST
Please respect Town’s regulation to not empty your ice chest on the park lawn. The ice and chilled water can freeze and kill the grass.
For all of Town Park’s policies, click here.

Public Lecture: Do Relatives Make Good Neighbors? And Other Thoughts On Biodiversity
2024-08-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
“I am awed by biodiversity. What processes allow many species to live together in the same locality? How are collections of diverse species assembled and how do they function?”- Sharon Strauss, PhD. Sharon Strauss is an evolutionary ecologist and is Distinguished Professor Emerita of Evolution and Ecology at the University of California, Davis. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the National Academy of Sciences. In her talk, Sharon will dissect how the evolutionary relationships between species affect the likelihood of their coexistence in local communities.

Live at the Center: Asleep at the Wheel
2024-08-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision, in the process racking up more than 30 albums, ten Grammy awards and literally millions of miles on the road.

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Summer Classics: Cosi Fan Tutte
2024-08-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Mozart’s Così fan tutte is one of the most dramatic soap operas written in the 1700s. Translated as “Women are like that,” even the title hints at the capricious, tongue-and-cheek plot of this classic. Two young soldiers put the loyalty of their girlfriends to the test with an elaborate scheme involving false military deployments, Turkish costumes, and an old philosopher. Meanwhile, the women concoct their own scheme to get back at their boyfriends, involving false marriages, partner swapping, and a maid disguised as a doctor. The ruses become wilder and more implausible as the couples engage in a classic game of relationship chicken until the machinations on both sides are revealed, prompting a round of hearty apologies on all sides.
Sung in Italian, with English narration and supertitles.

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Live at Almont Resort: Floodgate Operators
2024-08-03 20:00 - 23:00 | Almont Resort & Restaurant, 10209 Colorado 135, Almont, CO, 81210, United States
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2nd place finishers at the 50th Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest, Floodgate Operators are a 5-piece bluegrass band from Crested Butte, CO. Floodgate Operators combine fast, flat-picking traditionals with energetic, heartfelt originals to create a jamgrass experience that has earned them praise throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Listen to Floodgate Operators’ newest single, ‘Land Rush’ on all streaming platforms!
After Having to pull off the road in the spring of 2020 due to the covid pandemic, FLoodgate Operators went back to work writing original material that would ultimately turn into their debut album, ‘Flood the World’. Featuring 10 original tracks, ‘Flood the world’ builds on the solid foundation laid on their ep ‘Drought Driven Days’ with complex and detailed songwriting, tight harmonies, and barn burning leads. ‘Flood the World’ is available on all streaming platforms!

Crested Butte Open & Auction
2024-08-04 - 2024-08-05 | The Club at Crested Butte, 385 Country Club Dr, Crested Butte, CO 81224, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Funds raised through the Crested Butte Open help to provide affordable lessons to people with disabilities, scholarship funds, and state-of-the-art adaptive sports equipment.
The Gala will be held at the famous Lacy Ranch, one of Crested Butte’s oldest western ranches, nestled in the Rocky Mountain’s Elk Mountain Range. Enjoy the auctions, multi-course dinner, and a few rounds on the dance floor. It’s a great place to have some fun while helping to enrich the lives of people with disabilities.
The Golf Tournament will be held at The Club at Crested Butte, a gorgeous course sitting at 9,000 feet above sea level. Bring your team of four to each meticulously designed hole crafted to allow golfers to fully embrace the area’s tranquil trout lakes, aspen trees, mountain tops, and pristine wilderness.

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For additional information contact Lee Berglund, Development Manager at (970) 349-2296 x105 or lee@adaptivesports.org

Live at Almont Resort: Easy Jim
2024-08-09 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-08-10 20:00 - 23:00 | Almont Resort & Restaurant, 10209 Colorado 135, Almont, CO, 81210, United States
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Easy Jim Live at The Almont Resort. “Settle back easy, Jim…” The words of Robert Hunter in the song “Althea” seemed to fit the mold of the band when it began in the fall of 2018 . The laid back group of musicians from Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado found a common love for the music with one another and a desire to learn and perform the material. The six piece ensemble features the same instrumentation as the Grateful Dead including two drummers and four part vocal harmonies.
Easy Jim is known for their exciting original improvisations, high energy performances, and attention to detail. No two shows are ever the same and it’s always Easy Jim’s mission to provide a visceral concert experience that pays tribute to one of the most infamous rock ‘n’ roll bands, The Grateful Dead.

Adaptive Mountain Biking World Championships
2024-08-16 - 2024-08-18 | Crested Butte Mountain Resort, 10 Crested Butte Way, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, 81225, United States
The Adaptive Mountain Biking World Championship seeks to create a competitive environment for all adaptive mountain bikers across a wide variety of riding styles and equipment selections. Hosted on Crested Butte Mountain Resort, the race weekend highlights some of the area’s riding with trails that will challenge even the most experienced riders.
Each stage tests a different set of skills, from climbing prowess to cross country loops to technical descending and climbing. Each day of racing provides riders with the opportunity to meet new people and grow their riding community with riders from across the country.

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Live at Almont Resort: The Fretliners
2024-08-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Almont Resort & Restaurant, 10209 Colorado 135, Almont, CO, 81210, United States
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t is rare for there to exist a defining moment that changes the trajectory of four lives at once. But, clear as a lightning bolt in an open field, so electric was the moment The Fretliners first played together around a single microphone in the Cloverlick banjo shop barn one fateful evening, they knew they would be inseparable from that moment on.
The Fretliners are a genuine and powerful bluegrass quartet recognized for their songwriting and undeniable chemistry. Their newfound camaraderie produces an energy that is as infectious on stage as it is on record. So much so that in the summer of 2023, they won both band competitions at Telluride Bluegrass and Rockygrass Festivals—a feat that had only been accomplished once before. That September, they released their debut eponymous album to acclaim and adoration.
​ With one eye on the rear-view, inspired by that traditional high lonesome sound, The Fretliners navigate a road less traveled into the peaks of Rocky Mountain original bluegrass.

Live at Almont Resort: The Hip Abduction
2024-09-01 20:00 - 23:00 | Almont Resort & Restaurant, 10209 Colorado 135, Almont, CO, 81210, United States
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Evoking the ocean and guided by the spirit of travel, The Hip Abduction pilot a sonic expedition past genre barriers. The band is the moniker for singer/songwriter David New who writes and produces music in between travel excursions and touring. Live shows morph into a versatile musical ensemble consisting of Matt Poynter (drums), Chris Powers (bass), Justino Walker (guitar, vocals, ngoni), and Cody Moore (keys, sax); each of whom have a mutual appreciation for African (Afrobeat/Soukous/Malian Blues), Reggae, and American (jam/electronic/indie) music.
Since 2012, the band has played almost every noteworthy music festival in the country, has landed major TV/Movie syncs and Sirius Xm radio spins, have 650k+ mo listeners on Spotify, have provided direct cross country tour support for artists like Dirty Heads, Galactic, Slightly Stoopid, The Revivalists, and who’s highly energized live show have landed the 5-piece a sizable fanbase across the US and Canada.

Live at Almont Resort: Bass Organics
2024-09-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Almont Resort & Restaurant, 10209 Colorado 135, Almont, CO, 81210, United States
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Bass Organics is a group that consists of DJs and a team of talent that brings true creative and art to light, a mix of Riddim, Leftfield Bass, House, DnB and various sub genres of EDM can always be heard at our shows. Our artists are Kamakani, DEEZY, Jondlez and Dosed Out.
Our talented lineup of DJs and producers will take the stage at 7:30 PM and keep the energy going until late into the night. With a state-of-the-art sound system and stunning visuals, we guarantee an immersive experience that will make you dance like never before. Safe ride will be available after the show!
Located in the heart of Gunnison Valley, the Almont Resort, Restaurant and Bar provides the perfect setting for this bass-infused extravaganza. With its cozy atmosphere and friendly staff, you’ll feel right at home as you connect with fellow music lovers and create lasting memories. Grab your friends, and join Bass Organics for an end of the summer send off!
