The Alley Loop is not your typical Nordic Marathon. Not only a premier nordic race and an American Birkebeiner Qualifier, it’s also Crested Butte’s best costume party of the year. 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.
February 2 =WCU Invite-The WCU Invite is on Sunday February 4, 2024. It includes the following events: Men's 5K Classic and Women's 5K Classic
February 3 = First Friday Family Film-6:30-9 pm- Join us on the First Friday of Every Month for free Kids Movie at the Crested Butte Library!
We encourage you to bring pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, or whatever you need to make yourselves comfortable, to watch a movie upstairs at the library, “sleepover style.”
EVERYONE is invited; children must be 9 years old to attend without an adult.
February 6 = 5-7 p.m. -A Sense of Being Exhibition at the Center for the Arts -Alan Paine Radebaugh l Oil Paintings-Elizabeth Fritzsche l Porcelain Vessels + Cast Iron Sculpture
Join us for the opening reception of our A Sense of Being Exhibition to celebrate the participating artists. Featuring complimentary beer or wine, a robust bar menu and a chance to mingle with the artists.
When we contemplate ‘being’, we think of physical awareness, our senses, our relationships with objects, self, and other beings. However, what ‘being’ means to an individual is often more intangible, encompassing personal experience and spiritual awareness. When our energy joins with the energy of ‘place’, our sense of being embraces us. For these two artists, Elizabeth Fritzsche & Alan Paine Radebaugh, the joining of their energy with the energy of place happens as part of their creative process. With different perceptions and media, these two artists capture their experience of ‘being’ through their process of creating.
February 7 = Easy Jim - Irwin Brewing 9:00 p.m.- doors open at 8 p.m. - 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.
Feb. 8 = Lowdown Brass Band : The Four-Irwin Brewing Company’s Public House
202 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO. Doors: 8:00PM, Show: 9:00PM-The LowDown Brass Band is a uniquely strong representation of Chicago Music culture. Providing a modern take on soul, funk, hip hop, and jazz, this multifaceted all-horn band boasts freedom through the art of their craft, whilst gaining critical acclaim from The Gazette, Fame Magazine, The Chicago Reader and more.
February 11 =Wine + Valentine’s Crafting Night-@ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm- at the Center for the Arts-Join Nina Shea and Angie Carroll for a fun evening of card crafting! Options of wine and a wide variety of unique and fun supplies will be provided. Take time to sip wine, talk with friends and make Valentine cards! We will support and inspire you in your creative freedom to get crafty and make cards for your friends, family and community! All extra cards made will go to the Community Valentine Project, where we surprise workers of the valley with a handmade card on Valentine’s Day to remind all of us that we are loved and appreciated.
Feb. 13 = Valentunes: A Night of Local Music : The Four-Irwin Brewing Company’s Public House
202 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO. Doors: 8:00PM, Show: 9:00PM-Public House and the Gunnison Valley Music Association (GVMA), in partnership with CB State of Mind, invite you to Valen-tunes: A Night of Local Music—an evening dedicated to celebrating our community’s musical talent and supporting vital local organizations.
February 14=Toast Your Hot Toddy -Live at the Center for the Arts - A Valentine’s Day Warm-Up by the Fire-
@ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm-Warm up your Valentine’s Day with our Hot Toddy Mini-Seminar with Renee Newman from Montanya ~ the perfect prelude to an unforgettable evening with The Motet.Learn the art of crafting the ultimate hot toddy, and once you’ve got the basics down, you’ll get to create your very own custom hot toddy—tailored to your tastes or made with love for your “hot toddy.” Then, take your cozy creation out to our courtyard firepits, where you can sip, savor, and soak up the romantic atmosphere under the stars. Cheers to love, music, and a little extra heat!
February 14=The Motet- Center for the Arts -doors 7pm | show 8pm-Formed over two decades ago, the funk six-piece The Motet have learned to work as an interlocking unit, with each member bolstering one another towards the best creative output. This symbiosis has led to a unique style and cohesive musical chemistry, as seen in the band’s immaculate live performances and seamless blend of funk, soul, jazz, and rock. With a fervent fanbase in tow, The Motet have sold out shows across the nation, performed six headlining slots at Red Rocks, and sets at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Bottlerock, Electric Forest, Bumbershoot, Summer Camp, and High Sierra. But even after their 20+ years of accolades and recognition, the legendary outfit—composed of Dave Watts (drums), Joey Porter (keys), Garrett Sayers (bass), Drew Sayers (keys and saxophone), Ryan Jalbert (guitar), and new singer Sarah Clarke—are still exploring new sonic ideas and finding new ways to showcase each other’s skill sets.
February 15=Beer Dinner: Bruhaus - Center for the Arts - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm-Join the Wine + Food Festival and Bruhaus for an exclusive beer dinner featuring Crooked Stave brewery. Indulge in a thoughtfully crafted prix fixe menu, where each course is expertly paired with Crooked Stave’s innovative brews, celebrating bold flavors and creative brewing techniques. A perfect evening for beer and food enthusiasts alike!
Feb. 15= Floodgate Operators : The Four-Irwin Brewing Company’s Public House
202 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO. Doors: 8:00PM, Show: 9:00PM-Founded in 2018, the Floodgate Operators are a five-piece bluegrass band hailing from Crested Butte, Colorado. They combine fast, flat-picking traditionals with energetic, heartfelt originals to create a unique experience that is not to be missed.
Sold Out!---February 10, 14, 17, 23, 24, - Dinner at the Yurt Gourmet Backcountry Dining! Convene at 5 at the Nordic Center! 6-11 p.m. When the full moon rises, the Magic Meadows turn into a luminescent wonderland, with our back-country yurt nestled right in the middle. There, you can enjoy one of our gourmet yurt dinners; a five course meal in a spectacular setting.
5 p.m. – Convene at the Crested Butte Nordic Center- come at 4:30 if you need to be fitted with gear!
6 p.m. – Arrive at the Magic Meadows Yurt
6:30 p.m. – Hors D’oeuvres are served
Yurt Brunches! Still Available! February 4,11, and 25- reservations not necessary
Yurt Sunday Brunch- Welcome to the Backcountry Bistro
Everybody’s favorite Bistro returns to Magic Meadows this season, serving up organic and gluten-free pastries, treats, teas, chai, fruit and soup, plus local coffee, delicious pie and festive, refreshing libations with a warm fire, sunny deck and weekly specials.
Location: Our Magic Meadows yurt is located approximately one mile from the “gronk”, just north of Peanut Lake, on the Nordic Trail System. The trailhead is on Peanut Lake Road, with parking and trailhead signs accessing our groomed Nordic Trail System. Skis or snowshoes and trail passes are required to reach the yurt. Walking and biking are prohibited on these Nordic trails. The yurt is located on the Inner Magic Meadows Trails which are accessed by the Beaver Trail and the Peanut Lake Trail to the South, or the Pooches Paradise trail to the North. All trails are marked.
February 17-20 =Kissidugu Kids Camp- Give your kids a fun and fulfilling February break with immersion in an engaging and dynamic afternoon cultural arts camp! This camp will be targeted to ages 8-12 and will explore the art of storytelling through music, dance and stories on stage. Each day will include a variety of themes and music and movement classes taught by Angela Carroll and Fara Tolno, as well as arts, crafts, and games. Drums and any other instruments will be provided for use.
Feb. 18 = Apres Jazz: Gypsy Social Club-Gypsy Jazz Social Club--@ 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm-Free Event-Wrap up an exhilarating day on the slopes or wind down after a busy workday with an enchanting evening of free live jazz in the warm and inviting ambiance of the Kinder-Padon Gallery at the Center for the Arts. Enhance the evening with a selection of expertly crafted cocktails, refreshing beers, or fine wines available for purchase at the bar, perfectly complementing the vibrant atmosphere. This complimentary event is the perfect way to transition from an adventurous day on the mountain to a delightful dinner in town, blending relaxation, sophistication, and community spirit.
On February 18, the local Gypsy Jazz Social club will treat everyone to their mysterious yet strangely familiar blend of jazz and folk music.
Feb. 19 = Eddie Roberts & Friends ft. Taylor Galbraith & Tommy Shugart- : The Four-Irwin Brewing Company’s Public House
202 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO. Doors: 8:00PM, Show: 9:00PM-Eddie Roberts is back in Crested Butte! A frequent and beloved performer at Public House, Eddie returns with his incredible band of collaborators for another unforgettable night of live music. Joining him are the extraordinary talents of Taylor Galbraith on drums and Tommy Shugart on keys, promising a high-energy performance that blends jazz, funk, and soul.
Feb. 20 = Maddy O’Neal with Since Juleye & Chozen : The Four-Irwin Brewing Company’s Public House
202 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO. Doors: 8:00PM, Show: 9:00PM-Dirty Funky Bass Music but make it Pretty-Maddy O’Neal’s music embodies a rich tapestry of genres, seamlessly blending elements from across the spectrum. Her sound, characterized by lush textures and atmospheric layers, draws heavily from her roots in funk and soul. These influences meld with deep bass frequencies and innovative synth designs, creating a unique sonic space within the electro-soul and bass music communities. Based in Denver, Colorado, Maddy has carved out her distinct niche, infusing her productions with a signature blend of soulful melodies, driving basslines, and glitchy hip-hop rhythms.
Feb. 21 =Kendoll + Bowie Jane First Chair- : The Four-Irwin Brewing Company’s Public House
202 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO. Doors: 8:00PM, Show: 9:00PM-Kendoll’s music pushes the boundaries of bassline house with a mixture of heavy UK groove. She started her career smashing dance floors in Seattle at the age of 16 and moved to Los Angeles after taking the city by storm. Kendoll has since been making waves in the scene receiving massive support from industry giants such as Insomniac having played EDC Las Vegas, Beyond Wonderland, and Nocturnal Wonderland. She’s released on high profile labels such as Night Bass, Insomniac Records, Bite This!, Dim Mak, Prescription Records, DND Recs, Psycho Disco!, etc. and has played alongside big artists like AC Slater, Wax Motif, Dr. Fresch, Slushii, Marshmello, Redlight, Anna Lunoe, Destructo, Chris Lorenzo, + many more. You’re not going to want to miss her set!
Feb. 22= Gothic Mountain Tour-The Gothic Mountain Tour is a 22 mile backcountry ski event that circumnavigates Gothic Mountain with an accumulated vert of 5,000 feet and finish party at the Magic Meadows Yurt. This is a fantastic training tour for the Grand Traverse and offers participants two class options; a competitive and a recreational category with slightly different route distances and start times.
Feb. 20-22 =Move the Butte- Dance Collective Crested Butte--
606 6th St, Crested Butte, CO
Brought to you by the Crested Butte School of Dance This inclusive dance experience features Gunnison Valley adults and celebrates many dance styles.
Feb. 27 = Cookbook Club : My America-Come together for a collaborative potluck inspired by My America, part of our Wine + Food Winter Series! Pick up a copy at Townie Books or borrow ours, sign up for a dish, and bring your creation to share. We’ll handle the table and wine—it’s a fun way to enjoy food, conversation, and inspiration with fellow food lovers!
Feb. 27=Spafford | Spaffski Tour 2025- The Four-Irwin Brewing Company’s Public House
202 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO. Doors: 8:00PM, Show: 9:00PM-Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints a picture in real-time each night with a musical palette known only to each other. It’s a private language comprised of both their talent as musicians as well as their formidable catalog of influences, spanning 90’s alt-rock radio hits to Steely Dan and The Crystal Method. Each Spafford show is a sonic pilgrimage, the journey of a team of musicians so in tune with each other that a single note communicates intent and purpose. Spafford is amongst the most creative and hard-traveling bands on the contemporary jam scene, performing countless sold-out headline dates along with high profile festival sets at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Firefly Music Festival, and many others.
Feb. 28 = The Vagina Monologues- Center for the Performing Arts - 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm-Firebird Theatre & the Center for the Arts present The Vagina Monologues, a wonderful night of funny, poignant, and thought-provoking theatre to raise funds for Project Hope of the Gunnison Valley! Project Hope’s mission is to support, educate and provide confidential advocacy to individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and/or human trafficking. Firebird stands with this great organization, and to that end, we’re excited to be bringing this powerful play to the Center on February 28th. The Vagina Monologues are an iconic feminist creation written by Eve Ensler, and they are exactly that: monologues about vaginas. Originally written in 1996, Ensler’s play explores themes like menstruation, genital mutilation, consensual and non consensual sexual encounters, childbirth, and much more from women’s point of view. This is an incredibly fun, humbling and powerful experience, not to be missed.
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