The scheduled Festivals & Events in the Gunnison-Crested Butte area and around Gunnison County are just pure Colorado fun in the mountains. Each venue reflects the nature of the area and the imagination of the people who live here. We invite you to join us in what we believe are fun, entertaining, and mind-expanding experiences! For more information about any of the events listed here, contact the WestWall Lodge front desk at 970-349-1280
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August 2018
ARTrageous Gala
Join the Center for the Arts in a celebration of the intersections of visual, performance and culinary arts at the ARTrageous Gala. An immersive and interactive experience with the art and artists that inspire us, the 2nd Annual ARTrageous Gala is held on Thursday, August 9 at 6 p.m. at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square. Exhibitions & Demonstrations intriguingly reveal the creative intersections between artistic disciplines. Live & Silent Auctions explode with original art and other truly unique offerings. Savor…
Find out more »Alpenglow Concert Series: Lipbone Redding
A one-man orchestra with no electronic effects or loop pedal, Lipbone Redding uses his lips as a vibrating trombone, combining his signature sound with throat singing, bass and beat-boxing, weaving his stories with funky rhythms, catchy melodies, brash humor, soulful singing, and inventive guitar playing. From the swampy farmlands and beach towns of his rural home in coastal North Carolina, Lipbone Redding was steeped early on in the traditions of soul, boogie and blues before carving his name into the…
Find out more »September 2018
Colorado Jazz Musicians Festival
Crested Butte is a beautiful recreation based mountain community with a great many amenities. Throughout the year it offers a wide range of sports, most notably skiing, snowboarding, golf, mountain biking, and hiking. It also offers a broad array of educational and cultural offerings and was recently recognized as a Colorado ‘Creative District' music has always been an important part of the town. The Colorado Jazz Musicians Festival features many of the extraordinarily fine, often under-recognized, exclusively Colorado-based jazz vocalists…
Find out more »December 2018
Monthly Film Series – Three Identical Strangers
Part of Crested Butte's Film Festival Monthly Film Series - Three Identical Strangers
Find out more »Monthly Film Series – Warren Miller’s Face of Winter
Part of Crested Butte Film Festival's Monthly Film Series - Warren Miller's Face of Winter
Find out more »Center for the Arts ‘ArtWalk’
Featured Artists of the Center for the Arts hold an Opening Reception at each ArtWalk. Stop by the cozy Art Studio gallery to meet the artists, enjoy a snack or glass of wine, and browse our showing of local artwork. Strolling is free, art is available for purchase.
Find out more »January 2019
Monthly Film Series – The Dawn Wall
In January 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb The Dawn Wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000-foot rock face in Yosemite National Park, California. The pair lived on the sheer vertical cliff for weeks, igniting a frenzy of global media attention. But for Tommy Caldwell, The Dawn Wall was much more than just a climb. It was the culmination of a lifetime defined by overcoming obstacles. At the age of 22, he was…
Find out more »Shane Smith & The Saints at Center for the Arts
Shane Smith & The Saints are back after a very successful show at Alpenglow this summer.
Find out more »Sam Bush at Center for the Arts
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…
Find out more »Chris Robinson Brotherhood at Center for the Arts
Chris Robinson Brotherhood bring their shimmering acid-Americana once again to the Center stage.
Find out more »February 2019
Pat Green at Center for the Arts
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.
Find out more »March 2019
Donavon Frankenreiter at Center for the Arts
Wildly creative pro-surfer and guitarist Donavon Frankenreiter brings his beach-oriented vibes and master guitar work to the Center stage.
Find out more »Asleep at the Wheel at Center of the Arts
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.
Find out more »April 2019
Front Country at Center for the Arts
Roots pop band Front Country will take the stage at the Center for the Arts.
Find out more »June 2019
Wood Belly- Bluegrass
Free Concert Series at the Center For The Arts Outdoor Stage at Town Park! Irwin Brewing and Third Bowl Ice Cream at every Alpenglow! They also feature a cash bar with revolving specials and a variety of featured local food vendors at every Alpenglow, all for a perfect picnicking experience!
Find out more »July 2019
Rebirth Brass Band- New Orleans’ Funky Brass
Free Concert Series at the Center For The Arts Outdoor Stage at Town Park! Irwin Brewing and Third Bowl Ice Cream at every Alpenglow! They also feature a cash bar with revolving specials and a variety of featured local food vendors at every Alpenglow, all for a perfect picnicking experience!
Find out more »The Artisanals- Rock N’ Roll
Free Concert Series at the Center For The Arts Outdoor Stage at Town Park! Irwin Brewing and Third Bowl Ice Cream at every Alpenglow! They also feature a cash bar with revolving specials and a variety of featured local food vendors at every Alpenglow, all for a perfect picnicking experience!
Find out more »The Jauntee- New Age Jam Band
Free Concert Series at the Center For The Arts Outdoor Stage at Town Park! Irwin Brewing and Third Bowl Ice Cream at every Alpenglow! They also feature a cash bar with revolving specials and a variety of featured local food vendors at every Alpenglow, all for a perfect picnicking experience!
Find out more »Reckless Kelly- American Country Rock Band
Free Concert Series at the Center For The Arts Outdoor Stage at Town Park! Irwin Brewing and Third Bowl Ice Cream at every Alpenglow! They also feature a cash bar with revolving specials and a variety of featured local food vendors at every Alpenglow, all for a perfect picnicking experience!
Find out more »August 2019
Cody Canada & The Departed- Hard Edged Country & Rock N’ Roll
Free Concert Series at the Center For The Arts Outdoor Stage at Town Park! Irwin Brewing and Third Bowl Ice Cream at every Alpenglow! They also feature a cash bar with revolving specials and a variety of featured local food vendors at every Alpenglow, all for a perfect picnicking experience!
Find out more »JoJo Hermann’s Slim Wednesday- New Orleans Style Jazz
Free Concert Series at the Center For The Arts Outdoor Stage at Town Park! Irwin Brewing and Third Bowl Ice Cream at every Alpenglow! They also feature a cash bar with revolving specials and a variety of featured local food vendors at every Alpenglow, all for a perfect picnicking experience!
Find out more »January 2020
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers by Classic Albums Live @ Center for the Arts
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers by Classic Albums Live @ Center for the Arts
Find out more »February 2020
Move the Butte 2020
Move the Butte 2020! This annual event will be taking place Friday-Sunday. 80+ tickets will be released for sale Thursday Feb 13th at noon for all show. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
Find out more »Murder in the Mountains
A thrilling weekend celebrating all things murder and mystery.
Find out more »Wine Wednesdays Tasting Series
Expand your palate as you experience the subtleties and intricacies of wine in this three-part series, curated and presented by Sommelier Aaron Tomcak of Mountain Spirits Liquors. Travel to Spain, Oregon and Italy throughout these laid-back classes, learning how to describe a wine’s taste and smell; how to judge a wine’s color, aroma, flavor and body; and the meaning of such wine concepts as dryness, acidity, fruitiness, tannins, varietals and vintages. Price includes heavy appetizers from Chef Tim Egelhoff and…
Find out more »World Ride Movie Night Fundraiser
Join Big Al’s, Chopwood, Montanya, the Talk of the Town and World Ride for a women's mountain bike movie night fundraiser. World Ride has the mission of empowering women though mountain biking globally. We currently have projects working with women in Nepal and Guatemala, and soon Peru and Lesotho. We support women through social group rides, a bike library in each location that they can borrow a bike to use, leadership training and development, racing, and more. Proceeds from the…
Find out more »March 2020
Colorado Symphony’s Beethoven
Celebrate one of the greatest composers of all time - Ludwig van Beethoven – with an elite ensemble from the Colorado Symphony at the mark of the iconic musician’s 250th birthday.
Find out more »The Yount Dubliners Live at the Center
Irish-American Celtic rock group The Young Dubliners deliver a high energy thrash just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
Find out more »Anders Osbourne and Jackie Greene at Center for the Arts
Raging, expressive guitar. Soulful, rugged singing. A phenomenal blend of self-awareness, spirit and muscle.
Find out more »Anders Osbourne and Jackie Greene Live at the Center
Raging, expressive guitar. Soulful, rugged singing. A phenomenal blend of self-awareness, spirit and muscle.
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