Arts & Entertainment Briefs
THIS WEEKEND
Cooper Wine and Spirits: Beer, wine and spirits tastings
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Enjoy free tastings every weekend in downtown Glenwood Springs, as Cooper Wine & Spirits showcases different varieties of hand-selected wines, craft beers and Colorado spirits.
5-7 p.m. Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21
732 Cooper Ave.
Admission: Free
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cooper-Wine-Spirit
Speckled Feather Mercantile: Sunflower 2
NEW CASTLE — Join in the Craft Cafe and paint a colorful mountain sunflower canvas. Price includes all paint, supplies, step-by-step instruction, light snacks, and a 11”x14” canvas. Feel free to bring in any special drinks or food. Prepayment is required to guarantee your seat.
Wear something that can get dirty, and 21 and older, only.
6 p.m. Friday, June 20
303 W. Main St.
Admission: $30
Info: http://www.speckledfeather.com and 573-6378
Glenwood Vaudeville Revue: New Summer Season
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue is a two-hour, family-friendly theater show with professional talent performing a variety of comedy skits, jokes, high-energy dance numbers, novelty songs and new and original material such as an all-new rap, Gary’s Dramatic Readings, and more of the popular Babies act. Food from Glenwood restaurants, drinks and entertainment with show following.
6:30 p.m. Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22
The Springs Theatre, 915 Grand Ave.
Admission: $16-$24
Info: 945-9699, reservations@gvrshow.com and http://www.gvrshow.com
New Ute Events Center: 101st Army Band
RIFLE — Patriotic music will consist of literature, marches, and symphonic pieces with a “Salute to Veterans,” honoring those who have served with the playing of their respective service song.
7 p.m. Friday, June 20
Admission: Free, and tickets are not required to attend
132 East Fourth St.
Info: (720) 3188967, email info@101starmyband.com and http://www.101starmyband.com
Thunder River Theatre Company’s: American Buffalo”
CARBONDALE — “American Buffalo” by David Mamet, known for his spectacular ability to create a street vernacular, runs through July 5 at TRTC. The story is set in a mysterious landscape in which there can never be any accuracy about what is true and what is illusion.
7:30 p.m. Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21
67 Promenade
Tickets/info: 963-8200 and http://www.thunderrivertheatre.com
Heather’s Savory Pies and Tapas Bar: Uptown Strutters
BASALT — R&B, jazz, funk and dance by the valley’s Uptown Strutters. No cover.
7 p.m. Friday, June 20
166 Midland Ave.
Admission: Free
Info: http://www.heatherssavorypies.com
Steve’s Guitars: Idlewhile
CARBONDALE — Idlewhile delivers a unique mix of original Americana, weaving elements of folk, country, pop and dark matter to create a vivid palette and emotional songs that are danceable and catchy, and offer complex and contemplative lyricism and arrangement.
8 p.m. Friday, June 20
19 N. Fourth St.
Info: 963-3304, http://www.stevesguitars.net and http://www.thetsistersmusic.com
The Black Nugget: Betty Ford Explorer
CARBONDALE — The triumphant return of the valley’s favorite funky-alt rockers, Betty Ford Explorer, for a free show on Friday night in Carbondale.
9 p.m. Friday, June 20
403 Main St.
Info: 963-4498 and http://www.facebook.com/TheBlackNugget
Loyal Brothers: Live Comedy Night
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Every third Friday it’s comedy night with Front Range comics at Loyal Brothers. This month, celebrate Strawberry Days with headliner Rick Bryan, featuring Eric Henderson. Special guest Roger Norquist and emcee Tobias Livingston round out the roster.
Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Friday, June 20
813 Grand Ave.
Admission: Free
Info: http://www.facebook.com/events/1416068392010763
Juicy Lucy’s Steakhouse: Brock McLeod
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Roaring Fork Valley singer songwriter Brock McLeod plays live above the waterfall at Juicy Lucy’s Steakhouse.
12 p.m. Saturday, June 21
308 Seventh St.
Admission: Free
Info: http://www.juicylucyssteakhouse.com
Silt Historical Park: Geocache Picnic and the Porch Pickers
SILT — Geocache picnic for geocaching enthusiasts with music to start off a relaxed afternoon by the Porch Pickers. Bring lawn chairs. Donations are appreciated.
3 p.m. Saturday, June 21
707 Orchard Ave.
Admission: Free
Info: Bill Smith at 618-4182
Heather’s Savory Pies and Tapas Bar: Mack Bailey
BASALT — The legend of folk and member of the John Denver Tribute Band. No cover.
7 p.m. Saturday, June 21
166 Midland Ave.
Admission: Free
Info: http://www.heatherssavorypies.com
Kanpai Sushi and Bar: Dwight Ferren
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Live music from Dwight Ferren, who plays soft dining music and some rock ’n roll.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21
3950 Midland Ave.
Admission: Free
Info: 230-9498 and http://www.kanpaisushilounge.com
Heather’s Savory Pies and Tapas Bar: Chris Phillips
BASALT — Musician Chris Phillips plays brunch in Basalt with live classical music by Bach, Bernstein, Tarrega, and other great composers. No cover.
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22
166 Midland Ave.
Info: http://www.heatherssavorypies.com
Town of Carbondale: Music and Movies at Third
CARBONDALE — Bike In, drive and bring a lounge chair, blanket, and costumes for the Town of Carbondale’s Music and Movies at Third. The evening begins with the musical duo Hymn For Her, mixing juiced-up backwoods country blues and desert rock, followed by the original “Princess Bride” on the big screen. Film starts at dusk with a princess competition at 8:30 for the Most Original Princess costume. Young and old are encouraged to participate.
7 p.m. Sunday, June 22
Third Street Center backyard, 520 S. Third St.
Info: 963-1680, email ccah@sopris.net and http://www.carbondalearts.com
Steve’s Guitars: Wendy Colonna
CARBONDALE — Singer-songwriter from Austin, Wendy Colonna was included in top 10 of Austin Music Awards in Four Categories in 2013. #2 in Best Female Vocalist #5 Musician of the Year #6 Album of the Year “Nectar” #4 Best Folk Act.
8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22
19 N. Fourth St.
Info: 963-3304, http://www.stevesguitars.net and http://www.wendycolonna.com
UPCOMING
CCAH: “Landscapes and Landmarks” Artist Beat
CARBONDALE — Artwork featured in this show captures classic views and quintessential snapshots of the Roaring Fork and Crystal Valley’s through acrylic, oil, latex, watercolor, photography, pastel, and mixed media. Featured artists will demonstrate their various techniques.
5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 26
Bonfire Coffee, 433 Main St.
Info: 963-1680 and http://www.carbondalearts.com
Carbondale Clay Center: 16th Annual Cajun Clay Fundraiser
CARBONDALE — Music by the Roomy Boots and the One Night Stand (with Olivia Pevec and friends), gumbo by chef Mark Fischer, handmade bowls by local artists, a silent auction of art and gift certificates, libations, crazy costume contest, kids fair with games, and the famous gator cake.
6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 28
135 Main St.
Admission: $35/adult advance, and $40/day of the event. Youth tickets ages 6-16 are $20 in advance, and $25 the day of the event. Youth tickets do not include a ceramic bowl, but extra bowls can be purchased.
Info and reservations: 963-2529 and info@carbondaleclay.org
ONGOING
Harvest Pottery: Jail House Studio/Gallery
CARBONDALE — Harvest Pottery has opened its doors to the Jail House Studio/Gallery with new work.
Historic jailhouse and cabin open to the public
500 Weant Blvd.
Info: 963.2550, email harvestpottery@q.com, http://www.harvestpottery.com
Wyly Art Center: “HOPE: Light is Within Us”
BASALT — An art exhibit by Michelle Lehman, as part of her year-long Wyly Young Women’s Studio Mentorship Program. Exhibit runs through June 26.
Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
99 Midland Spur
Info: 927-4123 email art@wylyarts.org and http://www.wylyarts.org
Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts: Art Guild’s Summer Showcase
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — View the Art Guild’s Summer Showcase at a Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts gallery.
601 E Sixth St.
Info: 945-2412, email info@glenwoodarts.org, and http://www.glenwoodarts.org.
CCAH: “Landscape and Landmarks”
CARBONDALE — “Landscapes and Landmarks” features landscape artists Mary Cervantes, Mary Noone, Charles O. Bailey, Greg Watts, Brian Colley, Mark Simpkins, Carrie Trippe, and Nicole Kinsler.
Third Street Center, CCAH R2 Gallery, 520 S. Third St.
Info: http://www.carbondalearts.com, ccah@sopris.net and 963-1680
Carbondale Clay Center: “Carbondale Clay National IX: Aisthesis”
CARBONDALE — This national juried and invitational exhibition of ceramic art held annually at the Carbondale Clay Center Gallery that examines what becomes art and what comes of it through contemporary ceramics. The exhibit shows through June 26.
135 Main St.
Admission: Free
Info: 963-2529, e-mail info@carbondaleclay.org, and http://www.carbondaleclay.org
Colorado Mountain College (CMC) ArtShare: Ron Bimrose
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Painting and collage on paper by artist Ron Bimrose will be featured in the exhibit “Reclamation/Reformation” at the CMC ArtShare Gallery in Glenwood Springs.
Gallery hours: weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(CMC) ArtShare gallery, 802 Grand Ave.
Admission: Free
Info: 947-8367 or visitcmcartshare.com
Gallery 809: CMC Student Art Show
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Art exhibit featuring art by Colorado Mountain College students.
809 Grand Ave.
Admission: Free
Info: http://www.gallery809.com
New Castle Recreation Dept.: Youth Dance Classes
NEW CASTLE — On Mondays in June, in partnership with ArtillumA Dance Company, New Castle Rec is offering dance classes for ages 3-9. Participants learn the basics of ballet, jazz and tap. Shoes provided.
423 W. Main St.
Fee: $120/14 weeks
Registration and info: 984-3352 and http://www.newcastlerec.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
219 W. Main St.
Admission: Free
Info: 984-0999 and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Groves-Black-Dog-Saloon
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
124 W. Sixth St.
Admission: Free
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
647 Main St.
Admission: Free
Info: 704-1216 and http://www.carbondalebeerworks.com
Camp Chair Productions: Storytelling Tuesdays
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., Tuesdays
4018 Sky Ranch Dr.
Admission: $7.17 (more or less) or a pair of eye glasses with the lens to be donated to the Lions Club
Info: 618-0911
Rhythm & Grace Carbondale: Music and dance
CARBONDALE — Weekly class hosted by Aspen Santa Fe Ballet appropriate for anyone with Parkinson’s disease, no matter how advanced. Dance experience not required.
1-2 p.m. Wednesdays
Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St.
Register: (866) 718-2996 and http://www.parkinsonrockies.org
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
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
219 W. Main St.
Admission: Free
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
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
Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St.
Fee: Model’s fee
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
110 E. Third St., Rifle, next to the Blush Salon
Info: http://www.midlandartscompany.com and 625-3068
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