ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS
THIS WEEKEND
Glenwood Springs Adventure Park: The Friday Afternoon Club
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — The Locals’ Choice for Best Place to View a Sunset and Best Music Venue is the place to be for Friday Afternoon Club on the mountain, with live music and food and drink specials from 5-9 p.m., through Feb. 27. Ride the tram free with coupon from the Post Independent. Last tram up is at 8:30 p.m.
5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23
Admission: Free tram ride with PI coupon
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road
Info: 945-4228, http://www.glenwoodcaverns.com
Cooper Wine and Spirits: Beer, wine and spirits tastings
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Enjoy free tastings every weekend as Cooper Wine and Spirits showcases varieties of hand-selected wines, craft beers and Colorado spirits.
5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 24
Admission: Free
732 Cooper Ave.
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cooper-Wine-Spirit/206692372844660
CCAH 35th Annual Valley Visual Art Show Opening Reception
CARBONDALE — Join CCAH in celebrating of the artists of the Roaring Fork Valley during the opening reception of the 35th Annual Valley Visual Art Show, featuring more than 60 Roaring Fork artists. The show, which includes two-and-three dimensional work created in a variety of mediums, will be on display in the gallery through First Friday, Mar. 6 and is open to the viewing public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23
Admission: Free
CCAH’s R2 Gallery, 76 S. Fourth St.
Info: 963-1680 and http://www.carbondalearts.com
Bookcliffs Arts Center (BAC): Boomtown Players Open Stage Night
RIFLE — Calling all actors, writers, singers, dancers, comics, poets, and musicians, Open Stage Night returns to the BAC. Performers and spectators of all ages are encouraged to gather for an evening of performing arts. Artists sign up for set slots limited to 10 minutes. Slots reserved on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23
Admission: $5/suggested donation
1100 E. 16th St.
Info: e-mail boomtownplayers@gmail.com for a spot
Sopris Theatre Company: “The Glorious Ones”
ASPEN — Sopris Theatre Company, formerly CMC Theatre, presents “The Glorious Ones,” a rollicking, fun-filled, bawdy and touching musical about a theater troupe during 16th-century Italy.
7 p.m. special Wheeler Opera House performances, Friday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 24
Admission: $15/students, CMC staff and seniors; $20/adults
320 East Hyman Ave.
Info: http://www.coloradomtn.edu/campuses/spring_valley/cmc_theatre
Heather’s Savory Pies and Tapas Bar: Umberto Fonte and Leah Kenyon
BASALT — Classic rock and country jam music live at Heather’s Friday night.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23
Admission: Free
166 Midland Ave.
Info: 927-0151 and http://www.heatherssavorypies.com
Renegade Sons at the Black Nugget
CARBONDALE — Eagle band Renegade Sons will be playing at the Black Nugget on Friday. The rock band covers music in the roots rock, alt-country, funk and classic-rock tradition. You’ll hear music from bands such as: Wilco, Ryan Adams, Steve Earle, The Stones, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Beck, The Meters,The Black Crowes, Nirvana, and The Raconteurs, among others.
8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23
Admission: Free
403 Main St.
Info: http://www.reverbnation.com/renegadesons9
Steve’s Guitars: Jimmy Dykann, Haden Gregg and Suzzanne Paris
CARBONDALE — This songwriting trio has been sharing their original music in just about every venue in the valley over the decades. All three have been singing for a living all their lives and have their own solo shows. Expect spontaneous vocal harmonies and enjoy their songs in Steve’s intimate listening room.
8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23
Admission: $10
19 North Fourth St.
Info: 963-3304 and http://www.stevesguitars.net
Heather’s Savory Pies and Tapas Bar: Josefina Mendez, Mike Facey and Tim Fox
BASALT — Live Brazilian jazz and more for Saturday night entertainment.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23
Admission: Free
166 Midland Ave.
Info: 927-0151 and http://www.heatherssavorypies.com
UPCOMING
CCAH: Art Break
CARBONDALE — Take an art break and the opportunity to relax and create at Collage Night with Lisa Singer. CCAH provides everything — the space, the drinks, snacks and a little help from Singer, who will be on hand to facilitate fun art projects. Art Break will reoccur on the last Tuesday of the month. Space in this class is limited, so please reserve your spot early.
5:30-8 pm. Tuesday, Jan. 27
CCAH classroom, Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St.
Info: 963-1680 and http://www.carbondalearts.com
The Designer’s Vault: Weekly Wine and Art Classes
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — The Designer’s Vault and Glenwood Springs artist and instructor Naomi Kosmowski have teamed up to provide wine and art classes. Bring friends or plan a couple’s night out painting fun art projects and sipping wine from Cottonwood Cellars. Must be 21 and older.
6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays starting Jan. 29
Admission: $39 (art and glass of wine)
214 Eighth St. # 17
Info and pre-registration (seating is limited): 230-0479
Wyly Annex: “Signify: Sculptures”
BASALT — “Signify” features Carbondale residents and acclaimed artists Charmaine Locke and Tai Pomara at the new Wyly Annex. Exhibition dates are Jan. 30 through March 7.
Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30
Gallery hours: 12-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays
Admission: Free
174 Midland Ave.
Info: 927-4123, art@wylyarts.org and http://www.wylyarts.org
CCAH: Cirque D’Sopris
CARBONDALE — A show of youth fashion design, daring, dancing, acrobatic feats, and more, featuring the creative youth of the Roaring Fork Valley sharing their talents and creations. This year’s theme is the Chinese Zodiac.
6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1
Tickets: http://www.carbondalearts.com and at the door
Roaring Fork High School Auditorium, 2270 Highway 133
Info: 963-1680 and http://www.carbondalearts.com
New Ute Events Center: Motive
RIFLE — Gritty all-vocal band Motive heads back to the Roaring Fork Valley from Denver to perform for the New Ute Theater. The popular a cappella group will film and record the show.
8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31
Admission: $20/general admission at ticketswest.com and any City Market
132 E. Fourth St.
Info: e-mail motivevocaldenver@gmail.com and info@newutetheatre.com, http://www.motivevocal.com and http://www.newutetheatre.com
5Point Film Festival: Submissions Accepted
CARBONDALE — 5Point has more opportunities in 2015 than ever before to screen short films for live audiences. The new season kicks off with the flagship event in Carbondale, and is also launching regional festivals in Asheville, N.C.; Somerville, Mass., and Bellingham, Wash., in 2015. If you don’t have your film finished, you can submit an idea of what you’re working on.
Admissions: For Carbondale, through Tuesday, Feb. 3
Info: e-mail info@5pointfilm.org and http://www.5pointfilm.org
CCAH: Phat Figures: Social Sketching at Phat Thai
CARBONDALE — Social sketching returns to Phat Thai with the ladies of the upcoming Burlesque De L’Amour show. Music is provided by Ananda Banc and the event is facilitated by Philip Hone Williams. Have a drink, grab some food, and sketch the live entertainment. CCAH provides materials, with a suggested donation of $5 to help pay for the modeling talent. Reservations are recommended.
7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3
Reservations: Phat Thai at 963-7001
343 Main St.
Info: 963-1680 and http://www.carbondalearts.com
CCAH: Valley Visual Artist Beat
CARBONDALE — View works by more than 60 local artists featured in the 35th Annual Valley Visual Art Show and hear a special artists’ talk with Anderson Ranch’s 3D printing expert Diego Madero, who holds a degree in industrial design from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. CCAH will supply light happy hour libations and snacks.
5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5
Admission: Free
The Launchpad, 76 S. Fourth St.
Info: 963-1680 and http://www.carbondalearts.com
CCAH: First Friday at The Launchpad
CARBONDALE — The Launchpad comes alive with a variety of arts during February’s First Friday events in the Open Studio and R2 Gallery at The Launchpad. Local band Saddle The Unicorn (Sarah Morehouse, William Brown, Dylan Fixmer, and Morgan Williams) bring fresh bluegrass and sassy tunes to the Open Studio. The 35th Annual Valley Visual Art Show will be open for viewing.
5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6
Admission: Free
The Launchpad, 76 S. Fourth St.
Info: 963-1680 and http://www.carbondalearts.com
Rivers Restaurant: Live Music Fridays
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Live, local music on Friday night returns to the Rivers bar with the Bruce and Jeff Show, featuring acoustic rock, jazz and blues.
9 p.m. to midnight Friday, Feb. 6
Admission: Free
2525 S. Grand Ave
Info: 928-8813
Dance Initiative: Chicago Footwork Workshops with King Charles
CARBONDALE AND ASPEN — King Charles, former artistic director and original member of FootworKINGZ, has gained worldwide recognition and has been featured on primetime TV shows including “America’s Got Talent” and “America’s Best Dance Crew.” He returns to the valley to teach his Chicago footwork style.
4-5 p.m. youth (10 and younger) and 5:15-6:30 p.m. teen and adult workshop Monday, Feb. 9 at The Launch Pad, and 4-5 p.m. elementary school, 5:15-6:45 p.m. middle school, and 7-8 p.m. adults Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Dance Progressions
Admission: $10/youth and $15/teens and adults for The Launch Pad, and $10/elementary school, $20/middle school and $15/adults at Dance Progressions
The Launchpad, 76 S. Fourth St., Carbondale, and Dance Progressions, 403 Aspen Airport Business Center
Registration: Heather Starr-Kallas at 544-9771 at Dance Progressions, http://www.launchpadcarbondale.com and http://www.danceinitiative.org
Advocate Safehouse Project: 14th Annual Lunafest
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Lunafest connects women, their stories and their causes through film. This traveling film festival spotlights the work of diverse, talented women filmmakers, with intelligent, funny and thought-provoking themes. Eight short films compel discussion, make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings, and motivate you to make a difference in your community.
5 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21
Admission: $20/advance and $25/at the door
Hotel Colorado, 526 Pine St.
Info: 928-2074 and http://www.lunafest.org
ONGOING
Wyly Art Center: “Domestic Wild”
BASALT — “Domestic Wild,” featuring Carbondale resident and internationally exhibited and collected artist Susan Obermeyer Strauss. The exhibit features experimental monotypes; including multiple (7) large format solvent transfer assemblages mounted onto board panels, as well as smaller works arranged as an archive of experience and movement.
Exhibition runs through March 7
Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
Admission: Free
99 Midland Spur
Info: 927-4123 and wylyarts.org
Colorado Mountain College (CMC) ArtShare Gallery: “Traces of Place: Sculpture by Alix Knipe”
GLENWOOD SPRINGS —Internationally recognized ceramic artist Alix Knipe’s solo exhibit of her work. Based in Carbondale, Knipe has taught ceramic arts at CMC in Rifle and Aspen. She has received numerous academic and fine arts scholarships and awards, among them a Fulbright research fellowship studying pottery in Turkey and a graduate student fellowship studying ceramics in Burma.
Gallery hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays though Feb. 27
Admission: Free
802 Grand Ave.
Info: 947-8367 or visit http://www.cmcartshare.com
Glenwood Center for the Arts: Selfie Revolution
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Send the Center for the Arts favorite, family-appropriate selfies that will show on continuous rotation in the gallery. A photobooth will also be available for selfie-taking. Submit all photos to brie@glenwoodarts.org with name and return e-mail address.
Through Feb. 6
Admission: Free
601 E. Sixth St.
Info: 945-2414 and e-mail brie@glenwoodarts.org
Redstone Art Gallery: Trains and Art
REDSTONE — Enjoy a holiday train display and complimentary refreshments while shopping at the Redstone Art Gallery to find that special gift. Fine art featured in all media such as handmade jewelry; oil, pastel, acrylic and watercolor paintings; photography; bronze, wood and stone sculptures; fine woodworking; pottery; cards and books by local authors; fiber art; glass blown vessels; and more.
Gallery hours: Jan. 1 to May 1 weekends only
Admission: Free
178 Redstone Blvd.
Info: 963-3790 and http://www.redstoneart.com
Wyly Annex: Bayard Hollins
BASALT — The Wyly Annex hosts an art show for internationally exhibited and collected artist Bayard Hollins. The exhibit runs through Saturday, Jan. 24.
Gallery hours: 12-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturday
Admission: Free
174 Midland Ave.
Info: 927-4123, e-mail art@wylyarts.org and http://www.wylyarts.org
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park: Winter on the Mountain
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — The Adventure Park hosts winter activities, including a new 4D movie, holiday light display, fire pits to roast s’mores, cave tours, lighted rides on the Alpine Coaster and Soaring Eagle Zip Ride, and a giant musical Christmas tree. Stay for dinner and try the new family-style menu at the Lookout Grille.
Admission: $13-$39; tram ride $13/adults, $8/kids and Funday Pass $39/adults, $34/kids
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road
Info: 945-4228, e-mail info@glenwoodcaverns.com and http://www.glenwoodcaverns.com
Mousai Gallery: James Vilona Exhibit
CARBONDALE — Mousai Gallery, where Mother Nature and art come together, features James Vilona and Vilona Family Studios, showcasing the Illuminating Selenite Slab Lamp hand-forged by James Vilona. Child and pet friendly.
Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and by appointment any other time
Admission: Free
50 Weant Blvd.
Info: http://www.jamesvilona.com
CCAH: Classes at The Launchpad
CARBONDALE — Movement, music, and dance classes are in full swing at The Launchpad. Crystal River Ballet, The Yard Hip Hop, Carbondale Rhythm Collective, DanceLAB, Core Healing Arts, Aspen Dance Connection, and more offer classes for all ages seven days a week. Pick up a full schedule at the Launchpad or visit and click on Launchpad.
76 S. Fourth St.
Info: e-mail contact@launchpadcarbondale.com and http://www.carbondalearts.com
The Powers Art Center: Art Gallery
CARBONDALE — The Powers Art Center strives to teach the public about contemporary and pop art through exhibitions.
Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Admission: Free
13110 Colorado 82
Info: 963-4445, e-mail menglish@powersartcenter.org and http://www.powersartcenter.org
Harvest Pottery: Jail House Studio/Gallery
CARBONDALE — Harvest Pottery has opened its doors to the Jail House Studio/Gallery with new work on display. The historic jailhouse and cabin is free to visit and open to the public.
Admission: Free
500 Weant Blvd.
Info: 963-2550, email harvestpottery@q.com and http://www.harvestpottery.com
Hotel Colorado: Monday Night Jazz
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — The Hotel Colorado features valley musicians for Monday night jazz jam sessions, including Justin Pfeifer on piano, Ashton Taufer on bass, and Zach Ritchie on drums. Middle through high school, as well as local, musicians of all levels have an opportunity to hone their skills and enjoy camaraderie and networking with fellow jazz musicians.
7-9:30 p.m. Mondays
Admission: Free
124 W. Sixth St.
Info: e-mail zgritchie@gmail.com and http://www.hotelcolorado.com
Camp Chair Productions: Storytelling Mondays
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Well-known master raconteur Jack Green shares his storytelling techniques.
Arrive at 6:30 p.m. with the bell ringing at 7 p.m., Mondays
Admission: $7.17 (more or less) or a pair of eye glasses with the lens to be donated to the Lions Club
4018 Sky Ranch Dr.
Info: 618-0911
Grove’s Black Dog Saloon: Open Mic Nights
NEW CASTLE — Open Mic every Tuesday for music therapy at the Black Dog Saloon.
7:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Admission: Free
219 W. Main St.
Info: 984-0999, http://www.thedognewcastle.com and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Groves-Black-Dog-Saloon
Carbondale Beer Works: Phat Pagan Open Mic Night
CARBONDALE — Patrick Fagan invites performers of all types for free expression, liberal libations and musical invention. No cover.
7:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday
Admission: Free
647 Main St.
Info: 704-1216 and http://www.carbondalebeerworks.com
Rivers: Open Mic Nite
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Open mic for artists of all types hosted by Dan Rosenthal. All talents welcome. $1 taco special. No cover.
8-10 p.m., Wednesdays
Admission: Free
2525 S. Grand Ave.
Info: 928-8813
Grove’s Black Dog Saloon: Geeks Who Drink
NEW CASTLE — Geeks Who Drink (not your average) Pub Trivia Thursdays at the Black Dog Saloon.
7:30 p.m. Thursdays
Admission: Free
219 W. Main St.
Info: 984-0999, http://www.geekswhodrink.com and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Groves-Black-Dog-Saloon
Main Street Gallery: Regional artists
GLENWOOD SPRINGS AND CARBONDALE — Works by Dean Bowlby, Stephen Datz, Berard Hofmann, Jane Lee, Linda Loeschen and Mary Noone. The gallery also specializes in preservation-quality framing.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
817 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs
Admission: Free
399 Main St., Carbondale
Info: http://www.mainstreetgall.com, 945-4817 and 963-3775
CCAH: Drop-in figure drawing class
CARBONDALE — Open to all ages and abilities, CCAH is offering an uninstructed session for figure drawing. Bring your own easel and supplies.
6-9 p.m. Mondays
Fee: $10 model’s fee
Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St.
Info: 970-456-2865 or email honewilliams@gmail.com to reserve space.
Midland Arts Company: Local artists’ offerings
RIFLE — This cooperative gift shop features the work of the six artist-owners and about 30 additional local artists: handmade soaps and candles, fabric arts, iron work, original paintings, and turned-wood lamps, along with the already existing artisan jewelry and pottery.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Admission: Free
110 E. Third St., Rifle, next to the Blush Salon
Info: http://www.midlandartscompany.com and 625-3068
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