August - 2012
August 1, - Live! From Mt. Crested Butte
free outdoor concerts)
The Live from Mt. CB music series returns for the summer of 2012 with an exciting lineup of amazing musicians. Join us every Wednesday thru August 29th 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 30-Aug. 3 -Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
: "The Biology of A Changing World"
Adults and children over 12 (with an adult) Enjoy a beautiful mornings outdoors! We invite you to explore the world of field scientists and learn how they use the Elk Mountains to understand our world. You will step into the shoes of scientists to learn about their field research as we explore each week's topic. Each tour includes moderate hiking as you follow your guide up the winding footpaths of Gothic to research meadows, forests, and streams.Join us on Thursdays from 9 - 11 a.m. and enjoy a delicious lunch in the RMBL Dining Hall.
August 1-- Wednesdays at Western State:
"Wednesdays at Western" will occur every Wednesday between August 1 and August 22, at the WSC campus and throughout the Gunnison Valley. There are a total of seven different activities and learning opportunities ranging from geology and history tours to art workshops and star-gazing.
The activities provide opportunities for Gunnison Valley visitors and residents to spend a day enjoying and learning about the area. Program leaders are all local community members and professionals in their fields.
Thru August 12 Crested Butte Music Festival-
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.
August 3-5 -- Crested Butte Arts Festival
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.
August 5 -- Crested Butte Farmer's market Elk Avenue and First Street
August 6,-- Alpenglow (Free outdoor Concerts), Crested Butte Center for the Arts
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.
"Wednesdays at Western" will occur every Wednesday between August 1 and August 22, at the WSC campus and throughout the Gunnison Valley. There are a total of seven different activities and learning opportunities ranging from geology and history tours to art workshops and star-gazing.
The activities provide opportunities for Gunnison Valley visitors and residents to spend a day enjoying and learning about the area. Program leaders are all local community members and professionals in their fields.
The Live from Mt. CB music series returns for the summer of 2012 with an exciting lineup of amazing musicians. Join us every Wednesday thru Aug. 29th 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
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.
August 13- Alpenglow (Free outdoor Concerts),
Crested Butte Center for the Arts
Alpenglow (Free Outdoor Concerts), Crested Butte Center for the Arts 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.
August 11 -Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory:
August 12,13-- Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing, Gunnison
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.
August --14, Crested Butte Farmer's market Elk Avenue and First Street
August 12 - AWEFest presented by Artists of the West Elks, Elk Ave. Crested Butte
August 15- Alpenglow (Free outdoor Concerts), Crested Butte Center for the Arts
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.
"Wednesdays at Western" will occur every Wednesday between August 1 and August 22, at the WSC campus and throughout the Gunnison Valley. There are a total of seven different activities and learning opportunities ranging from geology and history tours to art workshops and star-gazing.
The activities provide opportunities for Gunnison Valley visitors and residents to spend a day enjoying and learning about the area. Program leaders are all local community members and professionals in their fields.
August 15, - Live! From Mt. Crested Butte (free outdoor concerts)
The Live from Mt. CB music series returns for the summer of 2012 with an exciting lineup of amazing musicians. Join us every Wednesday thru August 29th 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
August 16 - Historic Preservation Dinner, Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory,Gothic
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.
August 19, 20-- Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing, Gunnison
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.
August 17-19 - Gunnison Car Show, Gunnison
25th Annual
Gunnison Car Show
Cool cars. Cool mountains.
August 18-19 - 24 Hours in the Sage (Bike Race), Hartman Rocks, Gunnison
August 21-Crested Butte Farmer's market Elk Avenue and First Street
August 23 - USA Pro Cycling Challenge (was Quiznos Pro) Stage One in Crested Butte
August 22 - Live! From Mt. Crested Butte (free outdoor concerts)
The Live from Mt. CB music series returns for the summer of 2012 with an exciting lineup of amazing musicians. Join us every Wednesday thru August 29th 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
"Wednesdays at Western" will occur every Wednesday between August 1 and August 22, at the WSC campus and throughout the Gunnison Valley. There are a total of seven different activities and learning opportunities ranging from geology and history tours to art workshops and star-gazing.
The activities provide opportunities for Gunnison Valley visitors and residents to spend a day enjoying and learning about the area. Program leaders are all local community members and professionals in their fields.
August 21-22 - USA Pro Cycling Challenge
(was Quiznos Pro) Stage Two in Gunnison
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.
August 25 - ArtWalk Evening, Studios and Galleries in Crested Butte
August 26,27 Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing, Gunnison
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.
August 28- Crested Butte Farmer's market Elk Avenue and First Street
The Live from Mt. CB music series returns for the summer of 2012 with an exciting lineup of amazing musicians. Join us every Wednesday thru August 29th 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
