A&E lineup for Sept. 19-28
Note: for a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, go to http://www.postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar/.
Music Under the Bridge
What: Kick off your weekend with free, family-friendly concerts held underneath the Grand Avenue Bridge from 4:30-7:30 p.m. each week until late September. Queen Bees will be featured on Sept. 19 followed by Wild Flight on Sept. 26. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
When: Every Friday 4:30-7:30 p.m. through Sept. 26
Where: Bethel Plaza, Seventh St., Glenwood Springs
How much: Free
Stepping Up for Youth
What: Support the local youth programming put on by Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork Valley at the third annual Stepping Up for Youth fundraiser. Featuring youth performances, games and a silent auction, as well as tasty bites from Taqueria El Yaqui, the fundraiser is a fun-filled celebration of the past year’s successes. Tickets include all food, a reusable cup and non-alcoholic beverages.
When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19
Where: Stepping Stones, 1010 Garfield Ave., Carbondale
How much: $30 general admission, $15 nonprofit partners. Purchase tickets at steppingstonesrfv.org/stepping-up-for-youth-fundraiser/.
CCC Student Artist Sale In:Progress
What: Explore ceramic works made by student artists and find unique pieces for gifts or your home at this student-led exhibition and sale.
When: Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21
Where: Under the CCC tent at the Carbondale Clay Center, 135 Main St., Carbondale
How much: Free
‘Storical Steampunk Shindig
What: Step into the frivolity of a Victorian steampunk era at the ‘Storical Steampunk Shindig, sponsored by the Garfield County Libraries and Silt Historical Park. Enjoy music by Oran Mor, an absinthe demo, teapot racing, a fire spinner, costume contest and trunk show and tea dueling.
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20
Where: Silt Historical Park, 707 Orchard Ave., Silt
How much: Free
Live Roller Derby
What: Head to the Glenwood Springs Recreational Hockey Rink for the Roaring Fork Roller Derby team’s final showdown of the season. This action-packed, family-friendly game features the Roaring Fork Roller Derby team versus Utah’s Beehive Skate Revolution. Food and concessions will be available for purchase.
When: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20
Where: Glenwood Springs Recreational Hockey RInk, 100 Wulfsohn Road, Glenwood Springs
How much: Free. Donation of $5 is suggested.
Oktoberfest
What: Head to Glenwood Canyon Brewpub for an Oktoberfest celebration filled with food, brews, lederhosen and Dirndl.
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21
Where: Glenwood Canyon Brewpub, 402 Seventh St., Glenwood Springs
How much: Free
Senior Stroll
What: Enjoy a walking tour through the exhibitions at the Powers Art Center and create art afterwards. This tour is open to seniors and locals alike.
When: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26
Where: Powers Art Center, 13110 CO-82, Carbondale
How much: Free
TRUU Colors Queer Potluck Brunch
What: Head to Carbondale’s Third Street Center for a morning of food and welcoming community. Bring a dish to share and enjoy provided coffee, tea and bread with butter and jam. Connect with your community by sharing life milestones with the group, adding your favorite song to the event playlist and bringing clothes, books or art to exchange at the Queer Exchange Table.
When: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
Where: Third Street Center, 520 South Third St., Carbondale
How much: Free. RSVP at tinyurl.com/TRUUColors
Kreutzer
What: Carbondale’s Thunder River Theatre Company and BenFeng Music Productions present “Kreutzer.” This genre-blending performance fuses Beethoven’s “Kreutzer Sonata” with Janáček’s “String Quartet No. 1” and Tolstoy’s novella “The Kreutzer Sonata” for an immersive literary and classical-music filled tale of jealousy and redemption.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28
Where: Thunder River Theatre Company, 67 Promenade, CarbondaleHow much: $55 premium reserved seat, $45 for general admission, $20 for student and industry professionals. Purchase tickets at thunderrivertheatre.com.
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