Arts & Entertainment Briefs
THIS WEEKEND
Third Street Center: Third Street Center State Fair and Chili Cook-off
CARBONDALE — This inaugural community event features a carnival atmosphere with performances by local artists and school children, a chili cook-off, games, and a festive atmosphere. Chili cook-off participants are encouraged to sign up early by e-mailing director@thirdstreetcenter.net or calling 963-3221 to contend for the title of the Roaring Fork Valley’s best chili.
4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8
520 S. Third St.
Info: 963-3221 and http://www.thirdstreetcenter.net
Wyly Community Art Center: “The Art of Winifred: a retrospective”
BASALT — Exhibition of paintings by self-taught artist Winifred Carol Wyman, the heroine of “Against Her Will,” a book written by her son, John Howard Wyman.
5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8
Gallery hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Free and open to the public
99 Midland Spur
Info: 927-4123, e-mail art@wylyarts.org, and http://www.wylyarts.org
Gallery 809: November Trunk Show
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — November art trunk show with opening reception for the community.
5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8
809 Grand Avenue
Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
Info: 945-0809
Basalt Regional Library: Lamont Brass Quintet
BASALT — The Lamont Brass Quintet will get down to brass tacks, performing a program of music from the Renaissance to rock. Collaborating with Aspen Music Festival and School, the community will be musically enriched by the talents of students from the University of Denver’s Lamont Music School.
5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8
14 Midland Ave.
Info: 927-4311
Colorado Mountain College: “Women at Home on the Range”
RIFLE — New work by artists Jane Lee and Sharon Martin of Silt, Linda Loeschen of Basalt, and Ruth Mollman of New Castle, and will boast 40 paintings in all, 10 from each artist. The paintings will remain on view through Jan. 19.
Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8
Campus hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays. CMC campuses closed Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 23 through Jan. 1.
Rifle campus, 3695 Airport Road
Info: http://www.cmcartshare.com
Speckled Feather Mercantile: Paint Party
NEW CASTLE — Meet in the Craft Café to paint a cozy winter scene. Price includes paint, supplies, step-by-step instruction, light snacks, drinks and an 11-inch-by-14-inch take-home canvas. Feel free to bring in any special drinks or food. For those 21 and older.
6-6:30 p.m. beverages and light appetizers, 6:30-8 p.m. class, Friday, Nov. 8
Cost: $25 prepayment required
303 W. Main St.
Info: 573-6378, e-mail shop@speckledfeather.com and http://www.speckledfeather.com
Burning Mountain Fire Station: Music Jam
SILT — Monthly music jam featuring acoustic, old country, bluegrass, and gospel on the second Friday of every month. Refreshments provided. Donations appreciated.
7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8
611 Main St.
Info: 876-2976 and 625-4521
Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS): “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
CARBONDALE — This Tony Award-winning musical at CRMS is based on the book by Rachel Sheinkin and features music and lyrics by William Finn. Rated PG.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8
CRMS Barn, 1493 County Road 106
Tickets: $10/adults and $5/children and students, at the door
Info: 963-2562 and http://www.crms.org
Kanpai Sushi & Bar: Leonard Curry Trio
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Leonard Curry Trio is back for the dinner hour for fun, bluegrass Americana music. No cover.
7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8
3950 Midland Ave.
Info: 366-2020, e-mail mzhang91748@yahoo.com, and http://www.kanpaisushilounge.com
PAC3 Carbondale: “42nd Street”
CARBONDALE — Jayne Gottlieb Productions presents the bold musical “42nd Street,” set in 1933, celebrating dreams, hard work, being in the right place at the right time, talent and love.
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9; and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10
Tickets: $13/advance, $17/door
520 S. Third St.
Info: 379-5403 and http://www.pac3carbondale.com
Carbondale Beer Works: West of Aldine
CARBONDALE — Coming out of Minnesota, West Of Aldine is a hot groove-oriented group that pride itself on genre flexibility by taking the constricting box of pop music and twisting it in a way that makes it flow with vocal precision and rhythmic articulation.
8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8
647 Main St.
Info: http://www.westofaldine.com and http://www.facebook.com/westofaldine
Steve’s Guitars: La Gata Negra
CARBONDALE — With Ana Granados and Luis Pacheco on vocals and guitars, this duo follows the tradition of Nueva Cancion in bringing Latin American/Oberian songs and folk-inspired and socially committed lyrics to the stage.
8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8
19 N. Fourth St.
Cover: $10
Info: 963-3304, e-mail sguitars@sopris.net, http://www.stevesguitars.net
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, Nov. 8
124 W. Sixth St.
Info: 945-2500
Carbondale Council for Arts & Humanities (CCAH): Creative Ventures
CARBONDALE — The North Fork Creative Coalition, Blue Sage Center and CCAH join forces to host Creative Ventures: Workshops on the Business of Art in the New Creative Economy. Creative Ventures is a two-part series for established and emerging artists seeking professional development in business and marketing skills. Preregistration required.
10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9
Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St.
Cost: Free for members of CCAH or the Blue Sage Center for the Arts, $20/nonmembers.
Information: 963-1680 and http://www.carbondalearts.com
Speckled Feather Mercantile: Root beer and Paint Party
NEW CASTLE — Meet in the Craft Café to paint a colorful abstract painting of a silhouetted owl in a tree. Price includes paint, supplies, step-by-step instruction, light snacks, drinks and an 11-inch-by-14-inch take-home canvas. Feel free to bring in any special drinks or food. Everyone is welcome at this class, but kids younger than 14 need an accompanying parent.
4-6 p.m. class, Saturday, Nov. 9
303 W. Main St.
Info: 573-6378, e-mail shop@speckledfeather.com and http://www.speckledfeather.com
Grove’s Black Dog Saloon: Bill Pugh and Friends
NEW CASTLE — Live music by Bill Pugh and Friends at the Black Dog Saloon.
7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9
219 W. Main St.
Info: 984-0999 and e-mail grovesblackdogsaloon@gmail.com
Thunder River Theatre: “Jesus Loves You! (But Hates Me)”
CARBONDALE — Take an irreverent ride through writer/performer Thea Deley’s religious childhood in her solo comedy show, “Jesus Loves You! (but hates me): One Woman’s Journey from Believer to Blasphemer.”
7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9
67 Promenade
Info: 462-7765, e-mail info@jesuslovesyoushow.com and jlybhm20131109.eventbrite.com
Kanpai Sushi & Bar: Vid Weatherwax
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Rhythm and blues performed by Vid Weatherwax. No cover.
7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9
3950 Midland Ave.
Info: 366-2020, e-mail mzhang91748@yahoo.com, and http://www.kanpaisushilounge.com
UPCOMING
Hotel Colorado: Monday Night Jazz
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — The Hotel Colorado features valley musicians for Monday night jazz jam sessions, with Zach Ritchie on drums.
7-9:30 p.m. Mondays
124 W. Sixth St.
Info: http://www.hotelcolorado.com
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.
Mondays
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
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
Camp Chair Productions: Poetry Night at Cardiff
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Bring poems, original or not. Read them, tell them. There will be a local poet featured each week. All shows are fundraisers to winterize the Cardiff School House. Volunteers needed.
6:30 p.m. with fire before the show, Tuesday, Nov. 12
Cost: $7.17 or pay what you can
Cardiff School House, 4018 Sky Ranch Drive
Info: Jack Green, 618-0911
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
Glenwood Springs Community Concert: Vocaldente
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Germany’s award-winning a cappella male quintet Vocaldente, which has developed in a few short years into an internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble, comes to Glenwood Springs.
7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14
Mountain View Church, 2195 County Road 154
Info and tickets: Membership in Glenwood Springs Community Concert Association by calling 945-5384
CCAH: Deck the Walls
CARBONDALE — This holiday season come in from the cold and shop for artisan gift items such as jewelry, soaps, lotions, scarves, hats, as well as handmade holiday items like ornaments and gift cards.
Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14
CCAH R2 Gallery, 520 S. Third St.
Info: 963-1680 and http://www.carbondalearts.com
Garfield County Senior Programs: John Fielder presentation
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Photographer, author and environmentalist John Fielder presents a benefit for Garfield County Senior Programs. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m., with presentation starting at 7 p.m. Thirty percent of book sales go to senior programs.
6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15
Hotel Colorado, 526 Pine St.
Info: 945-7225
First United Methodist Church: Unique Boutique
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Christmas art show with gifts handcrafted by local artisans and a holiday bake sale. Quilt raffle tickets in support of Valley View Hospital Auxiliary will also be sold.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16
824 Cooper Ave.
Info: 947-0648
Camp Chair Productions: Comedy Night at Cardiff
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Dress festive, bring jokes, skits, funny tales, short plays, improv, or anything funny. Camp Chair Productions will weave the night into hard laughing and lightheartedness. All shows are fundraisers to winterize the Cardiff School House. Volunteers needed.
6:30 p.m. with fire before the show, Tuesday, Nov. 19
Cost: $7.17 or pay what you can
Cardiff School House, 4018 Sky Ranch Drive
Info: Jack Green, 618-0911
Camp Chair Productions: Storytelling Night at Cardiff
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Come tell stories of Thanksgiving and being grateful. Camp Chair will feature three professional storytellers along with stories from the audience and live music. All shows are fundraisers to winterize the Cardiff School House. Volunteers needed.
6:30 p.m. with fire before the show, Tuesday, Nov. 26
Cost: $7.17 or pay what you can
Cardiff School House, 4018 Sky Ranch Drive
Info: Jack Green, 618-0911
ONGOING
Carbondale Clay Center: Holiday Invitational
CARBONDALE — An exhibit and sale featuring functional pottery and small ceramic sculptures by more than 30 local and national artists available through Dec. 23.
Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and special holiday weekend hours.
135 Main St.
Info: 963-2529 and jill@carbondaleclay.org
CMC ArtShare Gallery: Janet Nelson
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Carbondale artist Janet Nelson shows her colorful wire and mixed media sculptures in downtown Glenwood Springs through Jan. 2. Working with mixed media, Nelson produces whimsical creations of both animals and people.
Free and open to the public
802 Grand Ave.
Info: 947-8367 or http://www.cmcartshare.com
Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts: 5 Rivers Juried Art Exhibit
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — This juried art show focuses on the beauty of the land, culture and community. The exhibit features landscapes, paintings, sculptures, photographs, and mixed media.
Through Nov. 10
Free and open to the public
601 E. Sixth St.
Info: 945-2414
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 downtown locations
Info: media@publicartcarbondale.org
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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