Arts and entertainment briefs 4/14/17
THIS WEEKEND
Community Zumba Dance Party
Dance the night away while burning calories at the “Friday Night Lights” Zumba glow dance party, open to all ages. The event is a fundraiser for the GSHS Physical Education Department.
6:30 p.m. Friday
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Admission: $15
Glenwood Springs High School, 1521 Grand Ave.
Info: Email Lynn at goluba@rfschools.com
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
Sopris Theatre Company presents the classic theater production of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” directed by Wendy Tennis.
7 p.m. April 14-23 with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees
Admission: $18, $13 students, seniors and CMC staff/faculty
New Space Theater, 3000 County Road 114, Glenwood Springs
Info and tickets: 947-8177 and tinyurl.com/cmconeflew
Dwight F. Ferren
Enjoy solo acoustic guitar by instrumentalist Dwight F. Ferren with your sushi and sake.
7 p.m. Friday
Admission: Free
Kanpai Sushi Bar and Lounge, 3950 Midland Ave., Glenwood Springs
Info: 230-9498 and kanpaisushilounge.com
Louie and the Lizards
Enjoy mountain rock and more with the valley’s own Louie and the Lizards.
9 p.m. Friday
Admission: Free
Rivers, 2525 S. Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs
Info: theriversrestaurant.com
Comedy Night
Comic Spencer James’ distinctive blend of fresh stand-up and everyday observations has entertained audiences since he was 17.
7-9:30 p.m. Saturday
Admission: $5
Marble Distillery, 150 Main St., Carbondale
Info: 963-7008 and marbledistilling.com
Dance to the Caleb Dean Band
Dance to live country music by the Western Slope’s Caleb Dean Band.
7-10:30 p.m. Saturday
Admission: $15
Glenwood Springs Elementary School, 915 School St.
Info: Sherry at 948-5505 and calebdeanband.com
4am
Local rockers 4am bring the live music back to downtown, covering your favorite ’80s, classic rock and blues hits.
8:30 p.m. Saturday
Admission: Free
Loyal Brothers Lounge, 813 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs
Info: facebook.com/4amtheband
Miles Over Mountains
Miles Over Mountains is a progressive bluegrass/newgrass band from Illinois. The band plays high-energy shows with original and cover material.
9 p.m. Saturday
Admission: Free
Carbondale Beer Works, 647 Main St.
Info: carbondalebeerworks.com
UPCOMING
Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra
Enjoy the spring show.
5:30 p.m. April 18
Admission: Free
Orchard Gathering Center, 110 Snowmass Drive, Carbondale
Info: 306-1235 and roaringforkmusicsociety.org
Earth Day Celebration
Glenwood Springs hosts a free family friendly event to celebrate the valley’s sustainable efforts. The event features a community bike ride, live music, kids zone, a recycling project, exhibits and hands-on activities.
noon to 5 p.m. April 22
Admission: Free
Downtown Glenwood Springs; community bike ride starts at Two Rivers Park
Info: info@glenwoodchamber.com
Shakespeare’s Birthday Party
Celebrate William Shakespeare’s 453rd birthday with Defiance Community Players’ Reader’s Theatre. Enjoy performances from “As You Like It” and “Twelfth Night” accompanied by Renaissance music. Includes Shakespeare-alongs for audience participation and birthday cake. All proceeds benefit Defiance Community Players Ivy Adler scholarship.
6 p.m. April 23
Admission: Free; $20 donation at the door
St. Barnabas Church, 5546 Highland Park Drive, Glenwood Springs
Info: 319-5875
Glenwood Talent Show
Join local entertainer Jammin’ Jim for the judged Glenwood Talent Show. All ages and abilities are welcome. First place receives a prize, to be announced. Material needs to be PG-13 or better. Come hungry and thirsty to enjoy food and drink while watching the show.
7 p.m. April 27
Admission: Free
Springs Theater, 915 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs
Info and to register (performers must contact John for more info prior to event): 945-9699 and gvrshow.com
ONGOING
George Cutting
Enjoy breakfast or lunch surrounded by George Cutting’s photos, which will be for sale.
Starting at 6 a .m. daily.
Admission: Free
The Whistle Pig, 121 E. Third St., Rifle
Info: facebook.com/WhistlePigCoffeeStop
“Too Hot to Handle”
Carbondale Clay Center and Spiro Lyon Glass collaborate on this clay and glass show.
Through April
Admission: Free
Carbondale Clay Center, 135 Main St.
Info: 963-2529 and carbondaleclay.org
“The Alaprima Painters: Watercolorists of the Roaring Fork Valley”
Judy Milne and Joan Engler founded Alaprima in 2015 as a watercolor painting group of like-minded individuals who enjoy the camaraderie, support and critical input of artists in a non-competitive atmosphere. This show exhibits a variety of subjects and distinctive styles of each Alaprima member. Through April 14.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays
Admission: Free
The Launchpad’s R2 Gallery, 76 S. Fourth St., Carbondale
Info: 963-1680 and http://www.carbondalearts.com
Glenwood Vaudeville Revue Spring Season
Glenwood Vaudeville Revue’s award-winning show returns with two hours of family-friendly dinner theater show professional talent performing comedy skits, local jokes, high-energy dance numbers, novelty songs, and original comedic presentations.
6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through May 27; food, drinks and entertainment with show immediately following
Admission: $24, $22 seniors and $16 kids (2-12 years old) show only; food and beverages optional and a la carte
Springs Theater, 915 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs
Info: 945-9699 and gvrshow.com
Live Piano Music with Dinner
Nominated for the most Locals’ Choice Awards for any restaurant this year, Riviera Supper Club and Piano Bar melds a fine dining experience with timeless and delightful piano stylings and interpretations. Live music played for all ages during the relaxed dinner hour, offering requests all evening.
Music starts at 7 p.m. daily
Admission: Free; happy hour runs seven days a week with $5 wines and appetizers
Riviera Supper Club and Piano Bar, 702 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs
Info: 945-7692 and rivieraglenwood.com
Art in Silt
Crack in the Wall Gallery hosts art by more than 30 artists from the community showing their new work in photography, jewelry, oil paintings, pottery, notecards and more.
Admission: Free
Crack in the Wall Gallery, 1887 County Road 237 (Harvey Gap Road), Silt
Info: crackinthewallgallery.com
Free Wine and Spirits Tastings
Enjoy free tastings every weekend with different varieties of hand-selected wines, craft beers and Colorado spirits.
5-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Admission: Free
Cooper Wine and Spirits, 732 Cooper Ave., Glenwood Springs
Info: facebook.com/CooperWineandSpirits
Crab Dinner and Live Music
Enjoy Friday night crab dinner with 1 and 1/2 pounds of Opilio crab, two sides, and soup or salad bar, followed by live music by the Goodman Band from 8 p.m. to midnight.
5 p.m. Fridays
Admission: Free; $22.99 dinner
Farm Fresh Cafe and Steakhouse, 1733 Railroad Ave., Rifle
Info: clubfresh.me
Live Music and Dance
Take free country dance lessons from 5:30-7 p.m., then practice your new moves to live music by Spaghetti Western from 8 p.m. to midnight, with a prime rib dinner in between.
5:30 p.m. Saturdays
Admission: Free; $19.99 dinner
Farm Fresh Cafe and Steakhouse, 1733 Railroad Ave., Rifle
Info: clubfresh.me
Local Artisan and Craft Fair
This co-operative gift shop features the work of Western Slope artists: handmade soaps and candles, fabric arts, iron work, original paintings, and turned-wood lamps, artisan jewelry and pottery.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays
Admission: Free
Midland Arts Company, 101 E. Third St., Rifle
Info: 625-3068 and midlandartscompany.com
Total Barre class with Vicki Tobia
Total Barre is a 60-minute dance-inspired body-conditioning workout, class with Vicki Tobia. She has an extensive and professional background in dance, Pilates and fitness.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays
First class special: $5 off your first class
Coredination and Bonedale Ballet, 455 S. Third St., Carbondale
Info and to RSVP: Alexandra Jerkunica at 379-2187 and bonedaleballet.com
Art Classes at The Launchpad
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.
The Launchpad, 76 S. Fourth St., Carbondale
Info: e-mail contact@launchpadcarbondale.com and carbondalearts.com
Art Gallery
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, Carbondale
Info: 963-4445 and powersartcenter.org
Jail House Studio/Gallery
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., Carbondale
Info: 963-2550 and http://www.harvestpottery.com
Open Mic Night
A community open mic every Tuesday, hosted by Jeff Rice, at the Black Dog Saloon.
7-10 p.m. Tuesdays
Admission: Free
219 W. Main St., New Castle
Info: 984-0999 and thedognewcastle.com
Figure Drawing Sessions
Drop-in, non-taught model figure drawing session facilitated by Philip Hone Williams with a live figure model.
6-9 p.m. Mondays
CCAH classroom, Third Street Center, Carbondale
Info: 456-2865 or e-mail honewilliams@gmail.com to reserve space
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