This year’s Soul Train is Friday March 27th at 8pm at the Elevation Hotel. Music from DJ Triple L & DJ Turnstyle! Tickets are $25 in advance and $40 the week of the event. This is a 21 and over event.  KBUT’s Soul Train Night is our longest-running special event. Crowds from throughout the Gunnison Valley come decked-out in their grooviest digs to dance, party and crown the new Queen and King of Soul! It’s a must-attend event for longtime residents and visitors alike.  Call 349-5225 or email KT@kbut.org for more info.

Visit www.elevationresort.com for special discounted rates on rooms for Soul Train and keep an eye out for tickets on sale soon!

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House-shaking Galactic is at the forefront of progressive New Orleans funk.

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Junior freeride athletes take on the famed Crested Butte Extremes.

SCHEDULE & DETAILS

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The International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association was established in 1996 by freeskiing pioneer Shane McConkey. The Junior Big Mountain Freeskiing and Snowboarding system are comprised of regional events, national events, and one rotating North American Championship.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort will host Nationals on March 13-15th, 2020, where junior competitors ages 12-18 will compete in the famed Crested Butte Extreme Limits terrain.

For schedule and details please visit the event website.

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Founded in 2018, Floodgate Operators are a 5-piece bluegrass band from Crested Butte, CO that are quickly gaining popularity all over Colorado. Floodgate Operators combine fast, flat-picking traditionals with energetic, heartfelt originals to create a unique and outrageously fun show that is not to be missed!

Drought Driven Days’ the debut EP from Floodgate Operators brings their signature sound to the fore front with five barn-burning tracks. Recorded at Evergroove Studio over the course of two days in November 2019, ‘Drought Driven Days’ combines fast flatpicking, heartfelt lyrics and tight harmonies to create a stellar breakout EP.

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Attitude Adjustment party? Not this year! Crested Butte Ski Patrol is proud to announce the annual Wall to Wall Party taking place February 28th at the Public House in downtown Crested Butte. Come by for an awesome time complete with specials and a raffle for some awesome swag. Pre-Sale Raffle Tickets are available for purchase at ski patrol headquarters. All donations and proceeds will be used to help out our fellow community members in need. Gun Rack and Coal Creek Connection will be playing all night so come down and have a couple cocktails with the CBSP!

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Where: Crested Butte Center for the Arts, 606 6th St, Crested Butte, CO 81224

When: February 27, 2020 doors open at 7:00pm

Raffle: We will have lots of great raffle prizes from our sponsor companies. Raffle ticket suggested donations are $5 for one ticket, $20 for 5 raffle tickets, $50 for 15 raffle tickets, $100 for 35 raffle tickets. Cash or credit card accepted.

Tickets: $15 donation purchased ahead of time online, $20 donation at the door. Cash and cards accepted.

Movies: Moksha- the story of three women changing cultural norms by mountain biking in Nepal I Just Want to Ride- a documentary of Lael Wilcox and her 2019 Tour Divide journey On Her Terms- an Aspect Media/Monster Energy film starring Manon Carpenter and Monet Adams in Iceland Blue-a fun film featuring women fat biking in Valdez, AK My Last Day of Summer- sure to be a crowd pleaser, this film features a 13 years old shredder Julia Pedal- take a trip around the world by bike with Hera Van Willick

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Donavon Frankenreiter has been writing, recording and touring his music for 20 years. With over a dozen full-length record releases and hundreds of songs written, the traveling troubadour has become beacon for funkified jams, stylish stomps and feel-good grooves. From his surf-inspired serenades to classic blues-rooted funk, the Donavon is always evolving. It would seem he’s just getting started…

After a whirlwind of travel and months on the road touring, Donavon cruised his way back to the studio to get crackin’ on some brand new tunes. As the amps buzzed so did the excitement. His fresh collection of hand written scribbles on loose paper started to come to life before his eyes – manifesting themselves into 4 brand new tracks: “Them Blues”, “Boom Boom”, “Is It You” and “Could Be One of Those Days”.

With the creative mojo flowing and growing, Donavon decided to keep on the gas. In July 2019, he released a new album aptly titled “Bass & Drum Tracks”. Comprised of 16 songs (13 of his most beloved, classic tracks and 3 news ones) this assemblage of stripped-down jams gives the world a whole new way to get down, get creative and get into some good ol’ fashion Frankenreiter fun.

Equal parts inventive and inclusive, this new “Bass & Drums Tracks” record allows fans and music lovers all around the world become part of Donavon’s wondrous world in their own unique way. Whether you slay it on the saxophone, sing the blues or just toot on your trusty kazoo, there’s something on this record for you… Sing along! Play along! Start a band!

To celebrate this new selection of tunes, Donavon will be promoting the release of the album and the new songs by performing it LIVE on their upcoming tours. Like usual, he plans to go worldwide for months at a time. Only this time, Donavon is bringing his love for vinyl records out on the road like never before…

His long-time obsession with analog sound and vintage record players is making its way on stage! For “The Record Player Tour”, Donavon and his long-time right-hand man, Matt Grundy, will be playing their set as dynamic duo – with their trusty record placed between them. They’ll be dropping the needle themselves, LIVE in hi-fi, spinning the analog bass and drums on wax as their backing “band”. It’s the sort of special twist that you don’t want to miss…

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Crested Butte’s marquee annual youth ski race will bring Colorado’s top U14 alpine ski racers to Crested Butte. The Prater Cup is always a blast for competitors, their families and fans alike. Look for some high-speed skiing and tons of fun as these athletes look to qualify for the Rocky Central team and the chance of beating out their competitors in the annual Nations Cup team event. Not only is each competitor racing for their own points, but they are also divided up into 16 different Nations in order to meet new friends and promote sportsmanship.

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A thrilling weekend celebrating all things murder and mystery, including author conversations, a live panel exchange with Scottish crime writers, mystery writing workshops, true crime podcast discussion, youth forensics workshop, “Noir in the Bar” event, murder mystery dinner, and more! Visiting authors include: New York Times bestselling author of fourteen full-length novels in the Walt Longmire mystery series, Craig Johnson; award winning mystery & suspense writer Christine Carbo; crime writer, volunteer firefighter and part-time radio host Rachel Monroe; and Barbara Nickless a #1 Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author; plus Jakob Rodgers and Lance Benzel of the true crime podcast, Colorado Cold Case. Location: Various throughout Crested Butte and Gunnison.

Maverick Patron Pass Includes:

• space-limited, private Tour de Daggers dinner with Craig Johnson and visiting authors
• entry to all events, workshops and screenings
• books signed by visiting authors
• discounts at select local businesses.

$225 ($285 value)

Desperado All-Access Pass Includes:

• access to all events, workshops, screenings, and panel discussions*
• Saturday’s Old West Murder Mystery dinner
• discounts at select local businesses

$125 ($160 value)

*Friday’s Tour de Daggers dinner not included.

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American singer-songwriter Martin Sexton is highly regarded as a musician’s musician. A Syracuse native, Sexton got his start singing in the streets and subways of Boston in the early 90’s and is now known for his wide vocal range and fingerstyle guitar. This one-of-a-kind troubadour blends soul, gospel, country, rock, blues and R&B, causing the Los Angeles Times to label him a soul poet, folkie and rocker simultaneously. Fiercely independent, Sexton has infiltrated many musical worlds, collaborating with John Mayer and Peter Frampton as well as performing in venues as diverse as New Orleans Jazz Fest, Carnegie Hall, Bonnaroo and Jam Cruise. His songs are featured in Showtime’s “Masters of Sex” and “Brotherhood;” NBC’s “Scrubs” and “Parenthood;” and IFC’s film “Lucky Them.” Says the Boston Globe, “Sexton is ripe with raw, expansive talent. His voice comes in a hundred impossible shades. His songs are sweet and spirited and soulful. His repertoire is like a cross-country tour of the American musical vernacular.”

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Crested Butte Mountain Resort and the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association will host a 2 Star Qualifying event on February 6th. The top athlete in each category will be awarded a complimentary “wildcard” spot in the 4 Star Qualifier in Crested Butte on February 8th and 9th. Come watch the top ski and snowboard freeride athletes compete for the title of US Extremes Champion! For more information please visit the IFSA website at www.freeskiers.org and search by event category. Event info sheet, competition schedule and waiver coming soon!

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Hosted by the Crested Butte Nordic Council, the course winds its way through snow-laden streets, alleyways and narrow bridges through the heart of downtown Crested Butte. At any given time you may be cheered-on by town revelers, find yourself surrounded by Oompa Loompas, or navigating a crazy costume train assemblage… Racers are sometimes forced into making daring passes and depending on their luck, may even get waylaid on a bridge for a brief moment. Once you make it through town, you are rewarded by pristine tracks and exhilarating vistas throughout the Crested Butte Nordic trail network. If you like normal, you may want to look for another race. If you are up for anything, this is right up your alley!

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Relive the magic of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ breakthrough release album, Damn the Torpedoes, through the superb musicianship of Classic Albums Live. Classic Albums Live recreates classic rock’s quintessential albums in their entirety – note for note and cut for cut – with superb attention to detail, reconstructing these masterpieces of our modern era with utter authenticity. Damn the Torpedoes, with renowned songs such as “Don’t Do Me Like That” and “Refugee,” was Tom Petty & the Heartbreaker’s third album, released in 1979, and quickly rose to #2 on the Billboard charts, second only to Pink Floyd’s The Wall. The record went on to become triple platinum, listed by Rolling Stone as one of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The group was named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, while Tom Petty himself – with over 80 million records sold worldwide – is one of the best-selling music artists of this day.

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Always the last weekend in September, the Crested Butte Film Festival inspires and educates our audience through films and discussions that spark creativity, cultural awareness, and social and environmental change. The four day festival, shows one hundred films at multiple locations and brings the best of international documentary, narrative, outdoor adventure and short films home to Crested Butte – in addition to thirty visiting filmmakers and actors. There are multiple types of tickets to suit the needs of any kind of film lover.

Visit the event website for more details on tickets, venues, and films.

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Western Spirit Cycling has partnered with Crested Butte Mountain Resort to bring one of the largest consumer bike shows to one of the birth places of the sport. Crested Butte has always been high on the bucket list for mountain bike enthusiasts, and now the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Park offers something for everyone. Hop on the lift to test the latest and greatest bikes on the diverse trail network at the Bike Park, or ride right from the base area to over 750 miles of single track in the Gunnison Valley. There is something for everyone so bring your friends and family and soak up the impressive mountain views, then relax with a tasty beverage at the end of the day.

Visit the event website for more details.

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The Crested Butte Arts Festival produces an annual, nationally recognized Festival presenting a broad spectrum of the arts, whose proceeds perpetuate the Festival and also provide for year-round, sustainable arts outreach programs for the community of the Gunnison Valley.

Visit the event website for more information on the schedule of events!

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The mission of the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival is to advocate for the preservation and appreciation of wildflowers.  This festival began in 1986 through the efforts of a few insightful Crested Butte locals who envisioned a wildflower celebration in one of the most picturesque valleys in Colorado.  The Festival has grown into a summer-long season of events with over 300 events offered by over 60 instructors, tour guides and volunteers.

Come to Crested Butte to enjoy the beautiful scenery.  There are numerous activities throughout the festival – van tours, hikes, art classes, birding & butterflies, botany & medicinal lectures, edibles, garden tours, walks, photography classes and much more!  Visit the event website for more details.

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The chairlifts start spinning for another season of lift-served biking, hiking, disc golf and archery at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Hikers utilize both the Red Lady Express and Silver Queen lifts for access to astonishing views and trails. Bikers can utilize the bike load on the Red Lady Express lift to transport their bikes up and save their legs for the downhill.

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Roots pop Front Country has forged a sound hell bent on merging the musical past of bluegrass with the future. Melding traditional acoustic instruments with modern pop, their peculiar aesthetic produces songs that are intricate, intense and infectious. Their unique blend rises from a bassist equally versed in newgrass and jazz; a mandolinist with a degree in composition and classical guitar; a guitarist trained in rock and world music; a violinist that can seamlessly hop between honky tonk and electropop; and a multi-instrumental female lead singer-songwriter with grit and soul. It’s not a sound based on current trends, but an innovative perspective looking to find a new audience. Their progressive-leaning acoustic music won them first prize at both Rocky Grass and Telluride Bluegrass Festivals before being invited to tour legendary anchors such as Old Settlers and MerleFest.

General Admission Early Bird (until 3/29/19): $20. Please visit the event website for more information and to purchase tickets.

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Western swing supergroup Asleep at the Wheel brings 40-plus years of experience to its unique combination of American blues, swing and traditional fiddling with demanding musical chops. Founder Ray Benson calls it “jazz with a cowboy hat,” and has played a foundational role in making it the living and creative genre of music that it is today. They dominate the “Country Instrumental” category with 10 Grammy awards, 20 studio albums, and 20 singles on the Billboard country charts, in addition to receiving the “Lifetime Achievement in Performance” from the American Music Awards. The band, originally from Paw Paw, West Virginia, now bases itself out of Austin, Texas. They come to Crested Butte with a new 2018 album – New Roots.

General Admission Early Bird (until 3/7//19): $40.

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Wildly creative pro-surfer and guitarist Donavon Frankenreiter’s music hums with beach-oriented vibes that will have you dancing in the aisles and glowing with the sunshine of spring. His music drips with his honey thick vocals and master guitar work, bearing all the intimacy of an impromptu back-porch performance and the tenderness of a treasured love letter. Donavon’s newest album, The Heart, showcases some of his most intimate, honest and sentimental song-crafting. The emotions here have an ease, familiarity and confidence about them that only comes from experience as he tackles love and loss, faith and joy, self-examination and freedom.

Please visit the event website for more information and to purchase tickets. General Admission Early Bird (until 2/24/19): $30.

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One of the most influential modern stars in Texas’ long country-music tradition, legendary troubadour Pat Green once again brings his sold-out show to the Center. Since 1995, Pat has released 13 albums, and sold more than two million records, racking up a staggering 12 Number Ones on the Texas Radio chart (including his most-recent single, “Drinkin’ Days”). He’s been nominated for three Grammy awards and is still regarded as one of the most electrifying entertainers on tour, covering millions of miles and filling venues like the historic Gruene Hall and the massive Houston Astrodome with equal ease. Even mainstream stars like Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and Dave Matthews have taken Green out on the road, recognizing the mass appeal of his everyday anthems, dedicated to the simple joys and inevitable heartbreaks of the American experience. Pat’s trailblazing songs have been instrumental in putting Texas country on the map, paving the way for scores of other artists who share his passion for authenticity. Pat plays with his full band for this concert.

Please visit the event website for more information and to purchase tickets.

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The prolific new standard-bearers of the psychedelic roots torch, Chris Robinson Brotherhood bring their shimmering acid-Americana once again to the Center stage. Overflowing with stunning musicianship and infectious energy, their latest album, Barefoot in the Head, pushes even more boundaries as Robinson and the band deftly intertwine country, blues and psychedelia, freewheeling 60s folk, and a breakneck stream of consciousness blurring the lines between fantasy and reality. It revels in the kind of adventurousness that only comes from five artists tuned into the same sonic wavelength. Rolling Stone calls their newest endeavor “… good-time music on an end-times mission.” Chris Robinson Brotherhood is Neal Casal (guitar), Tony Leone (drums), Adam MacDougall (keyboards), and Jeff Hill (bass). Two tiers of VIP packages are available with a pre-show Meet & Greet, personal photograph with Chris Robinson, specialized CRB memorabilia, and much more. Please find VIP ticket details and pricing on the events website.

Early Bird Tickets $40 (until 1/24/18).

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The Father of Newgrass and King of Telluride, legendary mandolin master Sam Bush has long established himself as bluegrass royalty. A lifetime of channeling his energy has led to stylistic innovations that have changed the course of bluegrass and roots music alike. The sheer ferocity of his playing and the brilliant suppleness, ease and warmth of his vocals have earned him a suite of honors including a “Lifetime Achievement” from the Americana Music Association; four International Bluegrass Music Association “Mandolin Player of the Year” awards, and three Grammy’s heralding talents from best album to best performance. His most recent album, Storyman, is a freewheeling collection that gleefully picks and chooses from jazz, folk, blues, reggae, country swing, and bluegrass to create a jubilant noise only classifiable as the Sam Bush sound. Revered for both his solo and sideman work, which includes time with the likes of Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett and Béla Fleck, Sam boasts a bevy of 30 recorded albums. This will be an evening full of light and joy, peace and frenzy, a rapt merging of life and music. Sam plays with his full band for this concert.

General Admission Early Bird (until 1/15/19): $60.

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Shane Smith & The Saints are back by popular demand for another show at the Center for the Arts. Singer-songwriter Shane Smith leads this hard-edged, Austin-based Americana quintet, robust with powerful vocals exerting a Capella and four-part harmonies, vivid lyrics, and thumping four-beat drums. Aggressive in their delivery, their creative roots music carries a raw country edge that makes the barn-burner feel like arson. They unleash incendiary shows, ignited by the band’s ability to draw from and feed back to the energy of the crowd.

Visit the event website for more information and to purchase tickets. Early bird tickets are available until 1/5/19 ($25).

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The Rock on Ice team returns to Mt. Crested Butte for an ice carving festival in celebration of the holiday season. Watch as two of the world’s most renowned carvers create larger than life sized sculptures of animals, holiday characters and other iconic figures out of blocks of ice. The event will feature interactive sculptures perfect for family photos and a dazzling ice sculpture garden in the Courtyard at Mountaineer Square.

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Every year Santa Claus makes a special trip to Crested Butte to visit our kids. Christmas Craft Workshops will also be taking place during the event. Stay tuned for updates on when Santa will be arriving on his sleigh by visiting the event website.

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Help Crested Butte set the World record for the most skiing Santas! Once again Crested Butte Mountain Resort is hosting its 6th annual “Santa Ski and Crawl” in hopes of breaking their World Record for the most number of skiers, boarders, and bladers in full Santa costumes. It doesn’t matter if you ski, snowboard or snowblade – all Santas are welcome.

The Santa Ski is open to all ages and is free to participate in. All you need is a Santa suit and either a season pass or a lift ticket for the day. Discounted Santa lift tickets are available at Crested Butte Rental Center in the middle level of the Treasury Center. Participants must be decked out in a full Santa suit in order to be in the group Santa Ski at 3:30 PM.

You can hit the slopes for only $40 if you’re in a full Santa Suit that day! Santa suits must have a top, bottom, hat and beard in order to qualify. You can make your own suit, use an old one or purchase one in advance from cbsantacrawl.com.

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Watch as Santa sprinkles the magic dust on top of the Christmas Tree at the annual tree lighting ceremony on the mountain at 5 PM in the courtyard at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square. Bring your little ones to have their photo taken with Santa as they each tell him what they would like for Christmas. Santa will stay after the tree lighting to take photographs and sign autographs.

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