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Friday

Basalt Second Friday Art Walk

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July 14, 5-7 p.m. Seven participating galleries in Historic Downtown Basalt open their doors for a night of food, beverage and a chance to view select works of art. Participating galleries include Ann Korologos Gallery, The Art Base, Art of Hair Gallery/Salon, Colori, Tania Dibbs Studio & Gallery, Toklat Gallery and DB Studio & Gallery.

Midland Avenue, Basalt | Free

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UPTOWN STRUTTERS

JULY 14, 7 P.M. ROBERTA LEWIS, DAVID BLUEFIELD, STEVE COLE AND BILLY HARMON HAVE INDIVIDUALLY TOURED AND RECORDED WITH A VARIETY OF INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTISTS. TOGETHER, THEY ARE THE UPTOWN STRUTTERS.

HEATHER’S SAVORY PIES AND TAPAS BAR, 166 MIDLAND AVE., BASALT | FREE | 927-0151 | HEATHERSSAVORYPIES.COM

THE MILEMARKERS

JULY 14, 8 P.M. THE MILEMARKERS SKILLFULLY CRAFTED ORIGINAL SONGS HAVE RECEIVED PRAISE FROM MUSIC PROMOTERS AND MUSICIANS AROUND THE VALLEY AND BEYOND.

MARBLE DISTILLING CO. & THE DISTILLERY INN, 150 MAIN ST., CARBONDALE | FREE | 963-7008 | MARBLEDISTILLING.COM

SATURDAY

Murder Mystery Dinner at the OK Corral

July 15, 5 and 8 p.m. Dress as your favorite Old West character and solve a murder mystery as you dine on a three-course, prix-fixe meal.

The Riviera Supper Club and Piano Bar, 702 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs | $50, reservations encouraged | 945-7692 | rivieraglenwood.com

Consensual Improv!

July 15, 8 p.m. TRTC’s hit comedy improv troupe, Consensual Improv!, entertains with improvisational games, audience interaction and loads of laughs in the style of ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ and Chicago’s Second City.

Thunder River Theatre Company, 67 Promenade, Carbondale | $12 | 963-8200 | thunderrivertheatre.com

SUNDAY

FUNKY BRUNCH

JULY 16, 11 A.M. ENJOY BRUNCH AND MUSIC FROM MARK JOHNSON.

HEATHER’S SAVORY PIES AND TAPAS BAR, 166 MIDLAND AVE., BASALT | FREE | 927-0151 | HEATHERSSAVORYPIES.COM

WEEKDAYS

LP Herd

July 19, 7 p.m. LP Herd’s sound is defined by Patty Herd’s bluesy sultry voice and Larry Herd’s jazz/blues-inspired guitar style.

HEATHER’S SAVORY PIES AND TAPAS BAR, 166 MIDLAND AVE., BASALT | FREE | 927-0151 | HEATHERSSAVORYPIES.COM

Smokin’ Joe & Zoe

July 20, 7 p.m. Smokin’ Joe Kelly was a guitarist for Ike and Tina Turner, Tina Turner solo and Bill Withers. He is accompanied by Zoe Lasser, a bassist and soulful vocalist in her own right.

HEATHER’S SAVORY PIES AND TAPAS BAR, 166 MIDLAND AVE., BASALT | FREE | 927-0151 | HEATHERSSAVORYPIES.COM

Rent

July 20-22, 7 p.m.; July 22-23, 2 p.m. Stage of Life Theatre Company presents its young adult production of “Rent.” It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in New York City’s East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Not recommended for children younger than 14, but they will be admitted with parent or guardian admission.

Thunder River Theatre Company, 67 Promenade, Carbondale | $15; $10 children younger than 14 | 963-8200 | soltheatercompany.org

UPCOMING

Chris Bank, Mark Johnson and The Smooth Players

July 21, 7 p.m. Chris Bank has performed in concert with Kenny Loggins, The Temptations, John Denver, Bo Diddley, Jimmy Buffet, Francine Reed, Ernie Watts and Nelson Rangell.

HEATHER’S SAVORY PIES AND TAPAS BAR, 166 MIDLAND AVE., BASALT | FREE | 927-0151 | HEATHERSSAVORYPIES.COM

Fort Defiance

July 21, 8 p.m. Fort Defiance is an Americana duo from Nashville, Tennessee, hailed for their honest songwriting, timeless harmonies and high-energy stage performance.

Marble Distilling Co. & The Distillery Inn, 150 Main St., Carbondale | Free | 963-7008 | marbledistilling.com

Classical Concert Series

July 22, 6 p.m. Enjoy free classical concerts showcasing students from the Aspen Music Festival. Each week features new music and instruments.

Carbondale Library, 320 Sopris Ave., Carbondale | Free | 963-2889 | aspenmusicfestival.com

Mark Johnson & the Smooth Players

July 22, 7 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of saxophonist Mark Johnson.

Heathers Savory Pies and Tapas Bar, 166 Midland Ave, Basalt

John Toles

July 22, 7:30 p.m. John Toles show is a fast paced ride through absurdist food observations, the importance of relationships and biting social commentary. This comedy veteran has performed all over the United States and Canada.

Marble Distilling Co. & The Distillery Inn, 150 Main St., Carbondale | $5 | 963-7008 | marbledistilling.com

Mark Johnson & the Smooth Players

July 23, 11 a.m. Enjoy the sounds of saxophonist Mark Johnson.

HEATHER’S SAVORY PIES AND TAPAS BAR, 166 MIDLAND AVE., BASALT | FREE | 927-0151 | HEATHERSSAVORYPIES.COM

Suzzanne Paris & Friends

July 25, 7 p.m. Suzzanne Paris is a singer/songwriter/guitarist whose vocals glide over breathy acoustic rock songs as easily as they roar over classic rock-inspired blues and R&B.

HEATHER’S SAVORY PIES AND TAPAS BAR, 166 MIDLAND AVE., BASALT | FREE | 927-0151 | HEATHERSSAVORYPIES.COM

Yappy Hour & Open Mic

July 26, 6 p.m. Bring your four-legged furry friend to join you for a signature cocktail or meet Colorado Animal Rescue’s featured adorable, adoptable of the month. Marble Distilling will also welcome all styles, abilities, and fans of LIVE music and performance. Mic and PA equipment provided.

Marble Distilling Co. & The Distillery Inn, 150 Main St., Carbondale | Free | 963-7008 | marbledistilling.com

Josefina Mendez, Mark Johnson and Tim Fox

July 26, 7 p.m. Josefina Mendez sings in English, Spanish and Portuguese, combining swing, bossa nova, samba, tangos and boleros. Her band consists of Tim Fox and Mike Facey. Tim is a trumpet play and jazz pianist who has played with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Mark Johnson is a Heather’s favorite performer.

HEATHER’S SAVORY PIES AND TAPAS BAR, 166 MIDLAND AVE., BASALT | FREE | 927-0151 | HEATHERSSAVORYPIES.COM

Haden Gregg, Hap Harriman and Dana Underwood

July 27, 7 p.m. Haden Gregg has toured with The Eagles, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and John Denver. Paired with singer/songwriter Dana Underwood, you get a duet everyone loves.

HEATHER’S SAVORY PIES AND TAPAS BAR, 166 MIDLAND AVE., BASALT | FREE | 927-0151 | HEATHERSSAVORYPIES.COM

Uptown Strutters

July 28, 7 p.m. ROBERTA LEWIS, DAVID BLUEFIELD, STEVE COLE AND BILLY HARMON HAVE INDIVIDUALLY TOURED AND RECORDED WITH A VARIETY OF INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTISTS. TOGETHER, THEY ARE THE UPTOWN STRUTTERS.

HEATHER’S SAVORY PIES AND TAPAS BAR, 166 MIDLAND AVE., BASALT | FREE | 927-0151 | HEATHERSSAVORYPIES.COM

Anvil Points Quilt Show

July 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy a variety of quilts, a quilt giveaway with ticket purchase and music from the Snider family.

Silt Historical Park, 707 Orchard Ave., Silt | $3 | 876-5801

Murder Mystery Dinner at the OK Corral

July 29, 5 and 8 p.m. Dress as your favorite Old West character and solve a murder mystery as you dine on a three-course, prix-fixe meal.

The Riviera Supper Club and Piano Bar, 702 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs | $50, reservations encouraged | 945-7692 | rivieraglenwood.com

Suzzanne Paris & Friends

Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Suzzanne Paris is a singer/songwriter/guitarist whose vocals glide over breathy acoustic rock songs as easily as they roar over classic rock-inspired blues and R&B.

HEATHER’S SAVORY PIES AND TAPAS BAR, 166 MIDLAND AVE., BASALT | FREE | 927-0151 | HEATHERSSAVORYPIES.COM

Smokin’ Joe & Zoe

Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Smokin’ Joe Kelly was a guitarist for Ike and Tina Turner, Tina Turner solo and Bill Withers. He is accompanied by Zoe Lasser, a bassist and soulful vocalist in her own right.

HEATHER’S SAVORY PIES AND TAPAS BAR, 166 MIDLAND AVE., BASALT | FREE | 927-0151 | HEATHERSSAVORYPIES.COM

Annie Get Your Gun

Aug. 3-6 Stage of Life Theatre Company presents “Annie Get Your Gun.” The story is a fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank Butler.

Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St., Carbondale | $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger | soltheatrecompany.org

Chris Bank & Mark Johnson

Aug. 4, 7 p.m. Chris Bank has performed in concert with Kenny Loggins, The Temptations, John Denver, Bo Diddley, Jimmy Buffet, Francine Reed, Ernie Watts and Nelson Rangell.

HEATHER’S SAVORY PIES AND TAPAS BAR, 166 MIDLAND AVE., BASALT | FREE | 927-0151 | HEATHERSSAVORYPIES.COM

Classical Concert Series

Aug. 5, 6 p.m. Enjoy free classical concerts showcasing students from the Aspen Music Festival. Each week features new music and instruments.

Carbondale Library, 320 Sopris Ave., Carbondale | Free | 963-2889 | aspenmusicfestival.com

Classical Concert Series

Aug. 12, 6 p.m. Enjoy free classical concerts showcasing students from the Aspen Music Festival. Each week features new music and instruments.

Carbondale Library, 320 Sopris Ave., Carbondale | Free | 963-2889 | aspenmusicfestival.com

ONGOING

KARAOKE WITH WILL-E BEAN

Mondays, 8 p.m. Choose from live karaoke if the song works, or perform your favorite songs with the original music.

K Seas Wing House, 910 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs | Free | 930-6165 | kseaswinghouse.com

Meditation and Dharma Talk

Wednesdays, 6 p.m. The Way of Compassion Dharma Center offers a meditation and dharma talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. The teaching is also broadcast live via Livestream.com.

Third Street Center, 520 Third St., Carbondale | Donation | 510-0583 | wocdc.org

Trivia Night

Third Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Calling all trivia-goers: Your bar tab’s on the line! Assemble a team of no more than six people – and of course, every team needs a name, so make it a good one. MDC will help pay the winning team’s bar tab (up to $50) for that night and you get to keep the custom marble trivia trophy for the month.

Marble Distilling Co. & The Distillery Inn, 150 Main St., Carbondale | Free | 963-7008 | marbledistilling.com

Bob Martin

Bob Martin started painting for relaxation and therapeutic reasons 25 years ago.

Midland Arts Company, 101 E. Third St., Rifle | Free | 625-3068 | midlandartscompany.com

Ricky Lively

See the work of Ricky Lively, an acrylic artist.

Bookcliffs Arts Center, 1100 E. 16th St., Rifle | Free | 625-1889 | bookcliffsartcenter.org

Glenwood Vaudeville Revue Summer Season


Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Summer show runs June 16-Sept. 3. The 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. Food and drinks (separate purchase) with show immediately following.

Springs Theater, 915 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs | $24, $22 seniors and $16 ages 2-12 | 945-9699 | gvrshow.com

Live Piano Music with Dinner

Daily, 7 p.m. 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.

Riviera Supper Club, 702 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs | Free | 945-7692 | rivieraglenwood.com

Free Wine and Spirits Tastings

Fridays and Saturdays, 5-7 p.m. Enjoy tastings every weekend with different varieties of hand-selected wines, craft beers and Colorado spirits.

Cooper Wine and Spirits, 732 Cooper Ave., Glenwood Springs | Free | facebook.com/CooperWineandSpirits

Crab Dinner and Live Music

Fridays, 5 p.m. 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.

Farm Fresh Cafe and Steakhouse, 1733 Railroad Ave., Rifle | Free; $22.99/dinner | clubfresh.me

Live Music and Dance

Saturdays, 5:30 p.m.-midnight 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 12 a.m., with a prime rib dinner in between.

Farm Fresh Cafe and Steakhouse, 1733 Railroad Ave., Rifle | Free; $19.99/dinner | clubfresh.me

Open Mic Night

Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m. A community open mic hosted by Jeff Rice.

Black Dog Saloon, 219 W. Main St., New Castle | Free | 984-0999 | thedognewcastle.com

Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz

Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Test your smarts in this weekly pub quiz. Arrive early for a good seat!

Grind, 701 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs | Free | geekswhodrink.com

“Trouble Bubbles at the Iron Mountain Hot Springs” Melodrama

Weekends, noon and 2:30 p.m. New at Glenwood Caverns this summer, a mountain-top melodrama! Part ghost story, part mystery and part romantic comedy, “Trouble Bubbles at the Iron Mountain Hot Springs” is an updated version of the American melodrama that’s sure to delight the whole family.

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, 51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road, Glenwood Springs |

prices vary | glenwoodcaverns.com