Movie night is Nov. 6
The Gunnison County Substance Abuse Prevention Program movie nights are back. "How to Train Your Dragon" will be shown on Friday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre in Crested Butte. Popcorn is $2 when youth show their Choice Pass ID.
First Fridays Art Walk is Nov. 6
Join in celebrating art, music and community this Friday, Nov. 6, from 5-7 p.m. at the First Fridays Art Walk & Music at Gunnison Gallery. Our 21-year tradition is stronger than ever. Check out our new "Woodland Wonders" photography by Karen Artas, join in drawing on our Community Love Poster and listen to live guitar music by local musician Stefan Bodevin. Come and lift your spirits and enjoy a fun evening. For more information, call 970-641-6111.
Gunnison High Drama Club in Story Theater
The Gunnison High School Drama Club will present "Story Theater" by Paul Sills, adapted from stories in the Grimm Brothers' collection and "Aesop's Fables." The shows are Thursday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. at the Gunnison High School Auditorium. Ticket donations will be accepted at the door. "Story Theater" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc.
Music at Western
Two concerts next week will be presented by the Western Colorado University Music Program: the Symphonic Band and Western Orchestra on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m., and the 7710’ Alpine Jazz Group and Mountaineer Steel Band on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. All performances will take place at Quigley Hall in the Kincaid Concert Hall.
Cancer support group to meet November 10
Courage and Connection, the Gunnison Valley prostate cancer support group, will meet at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. Courage and Connection offers men an opportunity to discuss prostate cancer treatment options, complications from treatment and the psychological effects of diagnosis and care. Courage and Connection is part of Gunnison Tough. For more information, contact Jeff Oster at savingsolesx2@gmail.com.
Meet Superintendent Summers
Are you curious about the new GWSD Superintendent? Do you have ideas or feedback to share? Might you have a burning question you've always wanted answered?
Bill Summers will host a Superintendent Listening Tour with the following schedule:
Learn more or submit a question in advance -
www.gunnisonschools.net/superintendents-corner
Pre-order handmade rum cakes for Sugarplum Festival
Support the Top O’ the World Garden Club fundraiser, which helps purchase flowers for community gardens planted and maintained in Gunnison. Visit the booth at the Sugarplum Festival (Nov. 13-14, Gunnison Fairgrounds Multipurpose Building) to select a cake and handcrafted holiday items. Cakes can be preordered at https://sites.google.com/view/totwgc-cake-orders/home. Order early before they sell out.
High Country Happy Hour
High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA) Happy Hour is back. Join HCCA at the Eldo Brewery on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of conversation, community and conservation.
This month, the gathering will celebrate a children’s book written by Sue Navy. "Stranger to the Woods" was written by Navy in sixth grade and illustrated by Suzanne Pierson. Come learn more about the story behind the book and help celebrate a unique piece of Navy's creative history. It makes a great holiday gift for children, with all proceeds benefiting HCCA.
Additionally, HCCA will welcome its two newest board members, Tom and Larae, introducing them to the community of advocates while celebrating their involvement in a shared commitment to conservation.
Come raise a glass, share an appetizer and show support for HCCA’s work to conserve public lands in the valley.
Mountaineer Cinema at Western Colorado University
Thursday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m.
The Clark School of Environment & Sustainability will present two short documentaries: “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.
Rural Health Month Program
In partnership with Western Colorado University, the GRASP Consortium, a community-driven public health network housed within Gunnison County Juvenile Services, will host a day of education and connection as part of Rural Health Month in November.
On Friday, Nov. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Gunnison Library, the consortium will host educational sessions exploring mental health, substance use, trauma-informed practices for law enforcement and judicial personnel, youth support strategies, and local resource strengthening. A variety of experts will speak on these topics. For details and registration, contact Kari Commerford at kcommerford@gunnisoncounty.org.
Move the Butte 2027 Call for Dancers
The next edition of Move the Butte will take place Feb. 18-20, 2027. Information for prospective performers is available at movethebutte.com/dancers. Registration for all MTB rehearsal classes and community rehearsals opens Friday, Oct. 23, at noon. Space is limited. Scholarships are available, with applications due Nov. 1. Visit dancecrestedbutte.org/scholarships for details.
Adult Winter Dance Classes
The Crested Butte School of Dance will host an adult winter session from Nov. 15 to Feb. 20. In addition to 13 Move the Butte rehearsal classes, offerings include ballet, lyrical, contemporary, tap, dance conditioning and Empowered Pole. Non-show classes are available for full registration or drop-ins. Registration and scholarship applications open Oct. 23, with scholarship applications due Nov. 1. Visit dancecrestedbutte.org to view schedules, register and apply for scholarships. Contact programs@dancecrestedbutte.org for more information.
Adult fall show tickets on sale now
Tickets for the adult fall show, "What the Water Brings," are on sale 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 65 and older.
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