The 2009 Crested Butte Music Festival runs July 4-26, and features music from chamber groups, symphony orchestras, jazz ensembles, and performers and soloists from all over the world. For details about concerts, log on to crestedbuttemusicfestival or call 970-349-0619. Also in Crested Butte, the 37th Crested Butte Arts Festival will be held Aug. 1-2, featuring 200 of the country’s top visual artists, along with children’s art activities, artist demonstrations, music and entertainment, a beer and wine pavilion and art auction. Visit crestedbuttearts or call 970-349-1184 for more information.
Carbondale doings.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events in Carbondale. May 30: La Dolce Vita, formerly known as Cajun Clay Night, is an annual Carbondale Clay Center event with Cajun food, a costume contest, drinks, live music and local pottery. Located at 135 Main St. (970-963-2529). June 5-6: The Valley Cruisers Car Show is an antique car show held in downtown Carbondale. Food, prizes and fun. June 12-13: Feast on fresh lobster flown in for the annual Music and Lobster Fest. Enjoy music from local bands, take in the local food vendors and locally grown items from the farmer’s market. For more information, call 970-963-3304.
