ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS
THIS WEEKEND
Cooper Wine and Spirits: Free Tasting
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Enjoy free tastings every weekend in downtown Glenwood Springs, as Cooper Wine and Spirits showcases different varieties of hand-selected wines, craft beers and Colorado spirits.
5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 and Saturday, Aug. 29
Admission: Free
732 Cooper Ave.
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cooper-Wine-Spirit/206692372844660
Raising A Reader: Cowboy Up Carbondale
CARBONDALE — Cowboy Up Carbondale is a spirited celebration of Carbondale’s western heritage. The annual fundraiser will benefit Raising A Reader, supporting literacy development and school readiness from Aspen to Parachute. The event includes a barbecue by Smoke, dancing to music by Lever Action, silent auction and door prizes.
6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28
Admission: $5; VIP tables (seats 10) $500, includes dinner
Fourth Street Plaza, Fourth and Main streets
Info: Cheryl Pitout at 618-2826
Glenwood Vaudeville Revue: Summer Season
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — A two-hour, family-friendly dinner theater show with professional talent performing comedy skits, seasonal jokes, high-energy dance numbers, novelty songs and original comedic presentations.
Doors at 6:30 p.m. (with show following food, drinks and entertainment) Fridays and Saturdays and 5:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 4
Admission (show only): $24/adults, $22/seniors, and $16/kids 12 and younger; food and beverages optional, a la carte; 10% off groups of 10 or more
Springs Theatre, 915 Grand Ave.
Reservations and group info: 945-9699, e-mail reservations@gvrshow.com and http://www.gvrshow.com
Heather’s Savory Pies and Tapas Bar: Live Music with Chris Bank and Mark Johnson
BASALT — Soulful groove, funk and jazz fusion with Roaring Fork Valley musicians Chris Bank and Mark Johnson at Heather’s Friday night in downtown Basalt.
7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28
Admission: Free
166 Midland Ave.
Info: 927-0151, http://www.heatherssavorypies.com, and http://www.reverbnation.com/aspen440
Steve’s Guitars: Tony Furtado Duo
CARBONDALE — Touring musician Tony Furtado plays a hybrid of Americana and indie-rock that can range from blues and roots to folk. Bass player Sam Howard, who has played the room before, and will be coming back next month with the Ruth Moody Band, will join him as a duo.
8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28
19 N. Fourth St.
Info: 963-3304, email sguitars@sopris.net, http://www.stevesguitars.net and http://www.tonyfurtado.com
Rivers Restaurant: Live Music Fridays
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Enjoy free live music Friday night at Rivers, featuring original acoustic Americana, bluesy jazz-grass and lots of fan-favorite originals with local band Dry Hollow.
9 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 28
Admission: Free
2525 S. Grand Ave.
Info: 928-8813
Basalt Regional Library: Friends of the Basalt Library Book Sale
BASALT — Support a good cause and help out the Friends of the Basalt Library with the end of summer book sale. Most books are $2 and less.
10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29
Admission: Free
14 Midland Ave.
Info: 927-4311 and http://www.basaltlibrary.org
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park: Music on the Mountain
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Make the most of your Saturday atop Iron Mountain and dance to live provocative grooves, soul, rock and blues by Vidicus Maximus. The band features Vid Weatherwax, originally from the Detroit area, who has vast experience in the club, studio and concert scene. With Weatherwax on keyboard and vocals, he has partnered with respected valley musicians Hap Harriman on guitar and Chris Bank on percussion and sax. Enjoy a free tram ride and listen to live, local music with the donation of a can of food for the LiftUp food pantry.
4-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, with free tram starting at 4 p.m.; live music from 6-10 p.m.
Admission: Guests ride the tram for free after 4 p.m. with a canned food donation
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road
Info: 945-4228 and http://www.glenwoodcaverns.com
Magical Moments Summer Concert Series: Hell Roaring String Band
REDSTONE — The five-piece Hell Roaring String Band performs traditional bluegrass, innovative originals and eclectic classics in Redstone’s scenic mountain park setting.
5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29
Admission: Free
Redstone Park, Highway 133
Info: 963-8240
Frontier Historical Society: Playing with the Past
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Join the Frontier Historical Society for an evening of frontier gambling with the second installment of the Playing with the Past series. Dress in your old west best (not required) and learn to play Faro, Keno, Chuck-a-Luck, Spanish Monte, Bluff and Vingt-Un. Look for Doc Holliday, Kid Curry and other pioneers of Glenwood Springs.
Social hour at 6:30 p.m., a talk by Professor Reginald Lamb, proprietor of the White Star, called “An honest man of the green cloth” at 7 p.m., games begin around 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29
Admission: $10 gets you into the saloon and a stack of chips. Cash bar and club menu with food items for purchase.
White Star Saloon (the Elks Lodge at 51939 Highway 6 in West Glenwood)
Info: 945-4448 or email history@rof.net
Heather’s Savory Pies and Tapas Bar: Live Music with Bryan Savage
BASALT — Jazz saxophonist and flute player Bryan Savage plays for the dinner crowd at Heather’s Saturday evening.
7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29
Admission: Free
166 Midland Ave.
Info: 927-0151 and http://www.heatherssavorypies.com
The Designer’s Vault Design and Wine Room: Painter’s Stage
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Enjoy live, local tunes and Colorado wines. Dance to original-style gypsy music by Glenwood Springs group Painters’ Stage. Must be 21 and older.
9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29
Admission: Free
214 Eighth St. # 17
Info: 230-0479
Heather’s Savory Pies and Tapas Bar: Live Music with Mark Johnson
BASALT — Live funk, soulful groove and jazz as valley musician Mark Johnson accompanies brunch on Sunday at Heather’s in downtown Basalt.
10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30
Admission: Free
166 Midland Ave.
Info: 927-0151 and http://www.heatherssavorypies.com
Juicy Lucy’s Steakhouse: Leonard Curry Trio
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Tap your toes to live and local Americana music with the Leonard Curry Trio for Sunday brunch at award-winning downtown restaurant Juicy Lucy’s.
12 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30
Admission: Free
308 Seventh St.
Info: 945-4619 and http://www.juicylucyssteakhouse.com
The Black Nugget: The Roosters Reunion
CARBONDALE — Valley frontman Josh Phillips returns from L.A. long enough to join the Roosters on stage for a bluesy Sunday night reunion.
8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30
Admission: Free
403 Main St.
Info: 963-4498 and http://www.facebook.com/TheBlackNugget
UPCOMING
Steve’s Guitars: Dave Simonett and Dave Carroll
CARBONDALE — A few years ago, Steve’s first hosted Trampled by Turtles, packing the front room with everyone dancing in a bluegrass mosh pit; and, all while sitting down while playing. The band sold out Red Rocks on Aug. 29, which means they have some huge fans in the state. The full band won’t be back in the room, but the next best thing is to get the Daves for a night.
8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31
19 N. Fourth St.
Info: 963-3304, email sguitars@sopris.net, http://www.stevesguitars.net and http://www.trampledbyturtles.com
Glenwood Downtown Market: Live Music and More
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Enjoy live music and artisan foods every Tuesday in downtown Glenwood at Eighth Street and Grand Avenue. The market features products from farmers, ranchers, local chefs, food vendors, arts, crafts, special events, and is an all-around good excuse to get out and have fun in the community.
4-8 Tuesday, Sept. 1
Admission: Free
Centennial Park, 828 Grand Ave.
Info: 618-3650 and http://www.glenwoodmarket.com
Redstone Art Foundation: 20th Anniversary Redstone Labor Day Art Show
REDSTONE — This year, the art at the annual Redstone art show is varied and exciting with paintings using watercolor, oil, pastels and acrylics, jewelry, clay and metal sculptures, photography, pen and ink, felting, clothing, pottery, wood bowls and wood furniture, paper cutouts, masks, mixed media, photography on tile, alcohol ink paintings and gourd pyrography. Unique and affordable art to appeal to all tastes are being offered by 35 artists.
Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, runs through Monday, Sept. 7
Admission: Free
Redstone Inn grounds, 82 Redstone Blvd.
Info: http://www.redstoneartfoundation.org
Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities (CCAH): “Square Footage: Reduction #1”
CARBONDALE — The CCAH’s R2 Gallery and Artique celebrates September’s First Friday Artwalk, marking the second installation of CCAH’s current exhibition, “Square Footage: Art In Redux.” Artists participating in the show will have reduced their original installation to fit in a square foot area reduced by 50 percent. A second performance art piece will take place at 7:30 p.m. (nudity involved).
6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4
Admission: Free
The Launchpad, 76 S. Fourth St.
Info: http://www.carbondalearts.com
Dance Initiative: Molissa Fenley and Company Residence and Performance
CARBONDALE — Dance Initiative hosts Mills College faculty Molissa Fenley and Company as an artist in residence. Over the course of her 36-year career, Fenley has produced more than 75 original works performed on every continent and in the U.S. The week-long residency includes open rehearsals for the public to view from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 9-11; a choreographer’s talk from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Carbondale Library; free open company class from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 11; a master class from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 12; and performance of Fenley’s work at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.
Monday, Sept. 7 to Saturday, Sept. 12
Admission: Varies
The Launchpad, 76 S. Fourth St.
Info: http://www.danceinitiative.org and http://www.molissafenley.com
5Point Film: 5 Point Outdoor Films
CARBONDALE — 5Point Film is on a mission to inspire adventure of all kinds, to connect generations through shared experience, to engage passion with a conscience, and to educate through film.
7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11
Admission: Free
Bonnie Fisher Park , behind Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St.
Info: Sara Wood at 510-5523
True Nature Healing Arts: Sacred Fest
CARBONDALE — Sacred Fest is a conscious celebration of life and transformational gathering activities for adults and children featuring yoga, a drum circle, an African dance performance, mud puppet show, Betty Hoops, a wellness village, high prana food, labyrinth and reflexology walks, kids activities, tea tasting, workshops and four popular kirtan bands playing call and response chant music.
12-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12
Admission: $25-$45 pre-purchased at http://www.truenatureheals.com or by calling 963-9900. Kids 12 and younger free.
100 N. Third St.
Info: http://www.truenaturehealingarts.com
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park: Music on the Mountain
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Listen to the local country-rock sounds of Derringer for live music atop Iron Mountain. Enjoy a free tram ride and listen to live, local music with the donation of a can of food for the LiftUp food pantry.
4-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, with free tram starting at 4 p.m.; live music from 6-10 p.m.
Admission: Guests ride the tram for free after 4 p.m. with a canned food donation
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road
Info: 945-4228 and http://www.glenwoodcaverns.com
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park: Music on the Mountain
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Celebrate Sunday with Christian music on the mountain with artists from The Orchard, a variety of musical styles in worship, and passionate, uplifting rock by the Kings Loyal Band. Enjoy a free tram ride and live music with the donation of a can of food for the LiftUp food pantry.
2-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, with free tram starting at 2 p.m.; live music from 4-8 p.m.
Admission: Guests ride the tram for free after 2 p.m. with a canned food donation
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road
Info: 945-4228 and http://www.glenwoodcaverns.com
CCAH: The Artist Beat: “Square Footage: Reduction #2” and Dance Performance
CARBONDALE — CCAH concludes the “Square Footage” exhibition with a special Artist Beat event. Participating artists have installed sculptural work within a designated amount of square feet that has been reduced by 50 percent on two occasions over the course of show, requiring the artists to respond. During this event, the installations will be in their final stages. A dance performance by the dancers of CoMotion starts the event, followed by an artist walkthrough with explanations of each process.
5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17
Admission: Free
R2 Gallery in The Launchpad, 76 S. Fourth St.
Info: http://www.carbondalearts.com
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park: Music on the Mountain
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Dance to Americana rock by Carbondale’s Mile Markers high atop Iron Mountain. Enjoy a free tram ride and listen to live, local music with the donation of a can of food for the LiftUp food pantry.
4-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, with free tram starting at 4 p.m.; live music from 6-10 p.m.
Admission: Guests ride the tram for free after 4 p.m. with a canned food donation
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road
Info: 945-4228 and http://www.glenwoodcaverns.com
ONGOING
Gallery 809: Artist Ida Burnaman
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Gallery 809 features work by painter Ida Burnaman, August guest artist.
Through August
Admission: Free
809 Grand Ave.
Info: 945-0809 and http://www.gallery809.com
Wyly Annex: “Field Notes”
BASALT — Wyly Annex hosts an art exhibit, free and open to the public, for nationally exhibited artist and collected artist Allison Stewart. Her exhibit, “Field Notes,” showcases mixed media paintings on canvas, panel and paper using layers of color, light, form and texture to address issues of beauty and loss, time and transformation.
Through Saturday, Sept. 12
Gallery hours: 12-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Admission: Free
174 Midland Ave.
Info: http://www.wylyarts.org
Wyly Art Center: “This Land is Our Land”
BASALT — Wyly Art Center hosts an art exhibit, free and open to the public, for nationally exhibited artist Campbell Hutchinson. The exhibit, “This Land is Our Land,” features oil paintings that reflect the desolate and tranquil beauty of the landscape and the wild and domestic creatures that reside there.
Through Saturday, Sept. 12
Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
Admission: Free
99 Midland Spur
Info: 927-4123 and http://www.wylyarts.org
Glenwood Vaudeville Revue: Open Mic Karaoke Night
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Singers, musicians, comedians and poets are welcome to take the Springs Theatre stage for a night of all-ages fun. A keyboard and guitar are available to accompany any act.
Sign-up and doors open at 7:30 p.m., fun begins at 8 p.m. Thursdays
Admission: Free; menu and full bar served all evening
Springs Theatre, 915 Grand Ave.
Info: 945-9699 and http://www.gvrshow.com
Wyly Art Center: Pencil Garden
BASALT —The Wyly Art Center and Town of Basalt are partnering to plant the Pencil Garden, a new community art installation in Lions Park in downtown Basalt.
Admission: Free
99 Midland Spur
Info: 927-4123, email art@wylyarts.org,and http://www.wylyarts.org
Coredination and Bonedale Ballet: New Total Barre class with Vicki Tobia
CARBONDALE — A new Total Barre, 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
455 S. Third St.
Info and to RSVP: Alexandra Jerkunica at 379-2187 and http://www.bonedaleballet.com
Carbondale Community School: African Dance Class
CARBONDALE — The community is invited to come out every Monday evening during the summer to dance to live drumming and African music.
6:30 p.m. Mondays
Admission: $12
1505 Satank Road
Info: 963-9647
Frontier Historical Society: Hidden History Tours
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Join the Frontier Historical Society for “Robbers, Reprobates and the Red Light District” hidden history tours of historic downtown Glenwood Springs. Enjoy walking excursions regaling the tales of bank robberies, jail escapes, prohibition, illegal gambling, gangsters, soiled doves and even a murder or two. Parental discretion advised for the Hidden History Tour due to subject matter.
7 p.m. (meet at 6:45 p.m.) Fridays through Labor Day weekend
Admission: $15/adults (cash or credit cards accepted)
Visitor’s Center, 802 Grand Ave.
Info and reservations: 945-4448 and email history@rof.net
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.
Admission: Varies
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
Grove’s Black Dog Saloon: Open Mic Nights
NEW CASTLE — Open Mic every Sunday for music therapy at the Black Dog Saloon.
5 p.m. Sundays
Admission: Free
219 W. Main St.
Info: 984-0999, http://www.thedognewcastle.com and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Groves-Black-Dog-Saloon
CCAH: Figure Drawing Sessions
CARBONDALE — 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
Info: 456-2865 or e-mail honewilliams@gmail.com to reserve space
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
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. Mondays
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
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.
7-9 p.m. Mondays
Admission: Model’s fee
Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St.
Info: http://www.carbondalearts.com, ccah@sopris.net and 963-1680
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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