People & Happenings

Lupine Gallery hosts fall painting workshop

Lupine Gallery will host "Pumpkins 'n Paint," a guided autumn painting workshop led by artist Bailey Rae, on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The beginner-friendly session invites participants of all skill levels to paint a fall-inspired still life inside the gallery, located at 144 N. Main St., Unit A. All painting supplies, snacks and drinks are included.

Space is limited, and registration closes Tuesday, Oct. 27. To register or find more information, visit lupinegallery.com/workshops.

Mountaineer Cinema at Western Colorado University

Thursday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m.

Two short documentaries presented by the Clark School of Environmental Science: “River as Teacher,” about the Navajo relationship to the Colorado River, and “Rooted,” about co-management of Trust lands and Traditional Ecological Knowledge, presented in conjunction with the Montezuma Land Conservancy. 

Move the Butte 2027 Call for Dancers

The next edition of Move the Butte will be Feb. 18-20, 2027. Are you interested in being a performer? The Call for Dancers can be viewed at movethebutte.com/dancers. Registration for all MTB Rehearsal Classes and Community Rehearsals opens Friday, Oct. 23 at noon. Dances fill up, so reserve your spot now. Scholarships are available for MTB classes, and applications are due by Nov. 1. Visit dancecrestedbutte.org/scholarships for complete details. 

Adult Winter Dance Classes

The Crested Butte School of Dance will bring an exciting lineup of classes for the Adult Winter Session, scheduled for Nov. 15 to Feb. 20. In addition to 13 Move the Butte Rehearsal Classes, the session will include classes in ballet, lyrical, contemporary, tap, dance conditioning and Empowered Pole. The non-show classes are open for full registration or drop-ins. Registration and scholarship applications will open Oct. 23. Scholarship applications are due by Nov. 1. Visit dancecrestedbutte.org to view schedules, create accounts, register for classes, purchase punch cards and apply for scholarships. Contact programs@dancecrestedbutte.org for more information.

Gunnison Middle School concert at Western

Come celebrate Colorado's 150th anniversary and the U.S.'s 250th anniversary with a special concert presented by Gunnison Middle School's seventh and eighth graders. We will play and sing patriotic music along with music of Colorado. CO150/USA250 Concert, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, Location: Taylor Hall, 1 Western Way, Gunnison, CO 81231. Concert at 6 p.m., doors for this free event open at 5:30 p.m. Contact info: Peter Jones, pjones@gunnisonschools.net

Take a Turkey to Work Day for Thanksgiving

Donate a turkey, ham, chicken, sides or dessert by bringing one to work to assist the food pantry's needs. Help with this Thanksgiving effort and email chamberdirector@gunnisonchamber.com by Nov. 2 to get on the pickup route.

Adult fall show tickets on sale now

Tickets for the adult fall show, "What the Water Brings," are on sale now at dancecrestedbutte.org. Performances are Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts. General admission tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for attendees under 18 or over 65. Join us to dance for snow.

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