Arts & Entertainment Briefs
THIS WEEKEND
Hattie Thompson Restaurant: Live Music with Dave Harding and Amy Hawes
CARBONDALE — Acoustic guitar instrumentals for dinner with music by Dwight B. Ferren. No cover.
5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
303 River Valley Ranch Road
Info: 963-0300, e-mail info@hattiethompson.com and http://www.hattiethompson.com
Redstone Art Center: Cecy Turner
REDSTONE — Artist’s reception for plein air watercolorist Cecy Turner. Free to the public. Two-day art workshop with Cecy 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, and Sunday, Sept. 9.
5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
173 Redstone Blvd.
Info: 963-3790 and http://www.redstoneart.com
Western Slope Stompers and Dance Academy: Open House
SILT — The Western Slope Stompers and Dance Academy is opening up a new studio in Silt on Main Street. The academy offer dance forms such as clogging, jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip-hop and cheer/dance squad as well as fitness classes. The public is welcome to see the new facility.
5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
700 Main St., Unit 102
Info: 379-0512, e-mail dance@westernslopestompers.com and http://www.westernslopestompers.com
SoL Theatre Company: Kids First Fridays
CARBONDALE — SoL Theatre Company offers parents the chance to enjoy a night out at First Fridays, while their children experience a hands-on, integrated arts workshop at SoL. Kids will explore creativity through dance, music, drama, painting, clay, mask-making and more with professional teaching artists.
5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
Info: (720) 936-9732, e-mail soltheatrecompany@gmail.com and )+www.soltheatrecompany.com
Carbondale Clay Center: “Behind the Scenes”
CARBONDALE — September exhibition with a reception on First Friday. The show includes work from resident artists, staff, and board of directors and will be on display from Sept. 27. Free to the public.
6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
135 Main St.
Info: 963-2529, e-mail info@carbondaleclay.org and http://www.carbondaleclay.org
Kanpai Sushi & Bar: Free live music
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Bluegrass fun with Glenwood Springs’ own the Leonard Curry Trio. No cover.
6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
3950 Midland Ave.
Info: http://www.kanpaisushilounge.com
Glenwood Vaudeville Revue: Summer season
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — A family-fun show with professional talent performing a variety of skits, jokes, high-energy dance numbers, novelty songs and original ideas. The show takes place weekends throughout the summer.
6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, and Saturday, Sept. 7, and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8
Masonic Lodge, 901 Colorado Ave.
Tickets: reservations@gvrshow.com
Info: http://www.gvrshow.com and 945-9699
Steve’s Guitars: Annie McCormick Canan and Hilary Stumpus
CARBONDALE — Join Annie McCormick, who has been singing all her life, as she welcomes fellow songstress and keyboardist Lisa Dancing Light. Also joining McCormick is local singer Hilary Stumpus.
8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
Tickets: $10
19 N. Fourth St.
Info: 963-3304, e-mail sguitars@sopris.net, and http://www.stevesguitars.net
Rivers Restaurant: Live Music Fridays
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Painters Stage with Kristof and Noemi, featuring an electric mix of original music and classic covers. No cover.
9 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 6
2525 S. Grand Ave.
Info: 928-8813, e-mail rivers@rof.net, and http://www.theriversrestaurant.com
Black Nugget: The Sixty-Sevens featuring Ananda Banc
CARBONDALE — Local Rockers The Sixty Sevens will keep the First Friday crowd rocking and dancing all night. Valley singer-songwriter Ananda Banc will join the band on guitar and vocals while Roxy Cox opens. No cover.
9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
403 Main St.
Info: 618-1156 and e-mail ridebuckhorse@yahoo.com
Ramada Inn: Salsa Dance
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Come and have fun with DJ Salson and all the tropical rhythms, enjoy the best salsa dance place in the valley.
9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
124 W. Sixth St.
Info: 945-2500
Defiance Community Players: Free audition workshop
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Prepare for Defiance Community Players’ fall production, Disney’s “beauty and the Beast,” with this free drama workshop with the actors and directors of the Defiance Community Players community theatre troupe.
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7
Glenwood Springs High School
Info: 456-9406 and http://www.defiancecommunityplayers.org
Colorado Mountain College Theatre: Open auditions
SPRING VALLEY — CMC Theatre will hold open auditions for “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” Performance dates are Dec. 5-8 and 12-14. Auditions are by appointment only.
2-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept, 7
3000 County Road 114
Audition appointments and info: 947-8177 and http://www.coloradomtn.edu/theatre
Downtown Glenwood Springs: Saturday Shopping Night
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Saturday Shopping Night is a new event happening on Saturdays in September. Bring the whole family to downtown Glenwood Springs and enjoy an array of local entertainers performing around town.
5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7
Info: 309-7852, e-mail saturdayshoppingnight@gmail.com and http://www.saturdayshoppingnight.com
Kanpai Sushi & Bar: Free live music
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — The fabulous Suzanne Paris plays indie rock and rhythm and blues covers and originals. No cover.
7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7
3950 Midland Ave.
Info: http://www.kanpaisushilounge.com
The Bayou: Latino Night
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Dance features Ranchera and Banda, traditional sounds of the Mexican culture from La Razza DJ Axel with high tech sound, video and lights. No cover.
10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7
919 Grand Ave.
Info: 945-1047
UPCOMING
Sierra Club: Author Jonathan Waterman
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — A free public event to introduce the newly revitalized local Sierra Club. Award-winning valley author and photographer Jonathan Waterman will present his latest book, “Northern Exposures: An Adventuring Career in Stories and Images.”
Thursday, Sept. 12
Dessert and refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Presentation at 7.
108 Eighth St., Room 100
Info: 945-7225
Thompson Divide: Pecha Kucha Night & Harvest Potluck
CARBONDALE — Join Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and Wilderness Workshop as presenters share stories about the Thompson Divide. Each presenter gets 20 slides with 20 seconds each slide to tell their story. The evening is free to all and will feature a Harvest Potluck, so prepare your favorite fall dish.
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12
Calaway Room at Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St.
Info: http://www.carbondalearts.com, ccah@sopris.net and 963-1680
Ramada Inn: Monday Night Jazz
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — The Ramada Inn features jazz musician Pablo Gorra for Monday Night Jazz Jam Sessions.
7-9:30 p.m. Mondays
124 W. Sixth St.
Info: pablogorra@q.com and 945-2500
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
New Castle Recreation Dept.: Youth Dance Classes
NEW CASTLE — In partnership with ArtillumA Dance Company, New Castle Rec is offering new Dance Combo classes for ages 3-9. Participants learn the basics of ballet, jazz and tap. Shoes provided.
Beginning Monday, Sept. 9
423 W. Main St.
Fee: $120/12 weeks, or $40/month on a payment plan
Registration and info: 984-3352 and http://www.newcastlerec.com
Gallery 809: Missy Prudden
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Gallery 809 proudly presents September guest artist, Missy Prudden.
Opening reception 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13
Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
809 Grand Ave.
Info: 945-0809
Glenwood Springs Branch Library: Grand Opening
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — The public is invited to attend the new Glenwood Springs Branch Library with a ribbon cutting, refreshments, giveaways, and live music. Free admission.
10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14
815 Cooper Ave.
Info: http://www.garfieldlibraries.org
Defiance Community Players: Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” auditions
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Experienced or a newbie, kids 12 and older are welcome to audition. Bring a prepared song and sheet music for the pianist, along with clothes for moving and closed toe shoes for dancing. A small group of 9- to 11-year-olds will be chosen for a scene in the play. Also opportunities for stage crew, costumes and prop, handing out programs and selling tickets. Show dates are Nov. 15-17 and Nov. 22-24.
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, and 12:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15
Glenwood Springs High School
Info: 456-9406 and http://www.defiancecommunityplayers.org
The Eagles Lodge: Battle of the Bands
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Round three of the Battle of the Bands, starting with 12 bands and ending with a $1,000 cash prize at the finals on Saturday, Oct. 12.
6-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14
Tickets: $5
312 Seventh St.
Info: 945-5506 and psychicb@hotmail.com
Dance Initiative: “Fractures & Divides”
CARBONDALE — Original choreography exploring the wild and civilized performed by CoMotion: A Conscious Movement Project.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sept. 21
The Warehouse, 698 Merrill Ave.
Tickets:$10
Info: (859) 494-3126 and http://www.danceinitiative.org, email
Silt Historical Park: Anita Witt and Her Rodeo
SILT — Anita Witt is back for a return performance with more music, tricks and western tales with her rodeo pals trick horses Jose Cuervo and Trigger and trick dog Spanky. Bring a lawn chair.
6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21
707 Orchard Ave.
Info: 876-5801 and http://www.silthistoricalpark.com
Thunder River Theatre Company: Something Intangible
CARBONDALE — Humming with humor and brimming with humanity, Something Intangible is a thinly veiled play about the genius of Walt Disney, and reveals the remarkable ways brothers support each other, and the underlying theme of commerce versus art.
7:30 p.m. preview on Thursday, Sept. 26; Fridays, Sept. 27 and Oct. 4 and 11; and Saturdays, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 and 12; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6
Tickets: $22/adults, $12/students. Season tickets are $70/adults and $50/students
67 Promenade
Info: 963-8200 and http://www.thunderrivertheatre.com
ONGOING
Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities (CCAH): “SAW @ CCAH”
CARBONDALE — Artists from SAW (Studio for Arts & Works) take over CCAH with three-dimensional installations specifically designed for CCAH’s R2 Gallery. Hangs until Sept. 27.
Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St.
Info: 963-1680 and http://www.carbondalearts.com
Bluebird Café: “Through Nature’s Eye”
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Valley photographer Gay E. Moore showcases her love for her great-niece to bring together a photography show and benefit in “Through Nature’s Eye,” capturing scenes of everyday life. Newspapers captured the story of Moore’s great niece, Jessica Ridgeway, from her abduction to her murder, and now to the trial. Proceeds enable Moore to attend the trial with her family.
730 Grand Ave.
Info: 945-1025
CMC ArtShare Gallery: Photography by George Stranahan
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — An exhibit of black-and-white photographs by George Stranhan is on display at the Colorado Mountain College ArtShare Gallery, featuring his 1930s-classical-style portraits, landscapes and geometric imagery.
Through Sept. 25
802 Grand Ave.
Info: http://www.cmcartshare.com and 947-8367
CPAC: 11th “Art aRound Town” Sculptures
CARBONDALE — Featuring works by 14 artists from seven states, “Art aRound Town” is a rotating, year-long public art exhibition showcasing sculptures throughout own.
Various locations
Info: media@publicartcarbondale.org
Main Street Gallery: Regional artists
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — 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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