A&E lineup for Oct. 31 to Nov. 9
Note: for a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, go to http://www.postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar/.
Bonedale’s Halloween Spooktacular
What: Head to Carbondale for a collaborative Halloween celebration supporting the Crystal Theatre Alliance, Thunder River Theatre Company and KDNK Community Radio. The Spooktacular includes a costume contest, costume dance party — featuring Mugsy Fay, Sweet Jessup and the Dirty Buckets and KDNK DJs — and a screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Crystal Theatre with the Roaring Fork Divas. A Rocky Horror Picture Show goodie bag is included.
When: 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31
Where: Crystal Theatre, 427 Main St., Carbondale and Thunder River Theatre Company, 67 Promenade, Carbondale
How much: $50 package ticket includes admission to one Rocky Horror Picture Show screening and the dance party at the Thunder River Theatre Company. Visit thunderrivertheatre.com for more information.
Día de los Muertos: U-Paint-It Calavera Party
What: Head to the Carbondale Clay Center for a free, bilingual u-paint-it-party. Paint a Day of the Dead-inspired clay figure for an ofrenda with underglaze paints. The Clay Center will fire the pieces, which will be ready for pick-up during the Día de los Muertos First Friday in Carbondale on Nov. 7.
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1
Where: Carbondale Clay Center, 135 Main St., Carbondale
How much: Free
Día de Muertos Community Ofrenda
What: Honor and celebrate loved ones at the Powers Art Center’s traditional Día de Muertos ofrenda. Create paper marigolds for the ofrenda in the center’s Learning Lab and bring momentos or photos to add to the community altar.
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 1
Where: Powers Art Center, 13110 Highway 82, Carbondale
How much: Free
Día de los Muertos – Pot Luck
What: Join Monica Muñiz at the Third Street Center for a Día de los Muertos potluck. Bring a dish that honors something or someone and an item for the communal altar and celebrate connection, community and remembrance.
When:5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1
Where: Third Street Center, 520 South Third St., Carbondale
How much: Free
Day of the Dead Bread Making
What: Head to Carbondale’s Third Street Center for another Day of the Dead celebration. From 10 a.m. to noon, visitors can bake their own Day of the Dead bread using provided ingredients while sipping hot cocoa among friends and neighbors.
When: 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 2
Where: Third Street Center, 520 South Third St., Carbondale
How much: Free
All the President’s Men – Special Showing
What: Enjoy a special showing of “All the President’s Men” a day before Election Day at the Crystal Theatre. The film documents the Washington Post’s coverage of the Watergate scandal and stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as investigative journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.
When: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3
Where: Crystal Theatre, 427 Main St., Carbondale
How much: $20
Mountain Valley Developmental Services Sneaker Drive
What: Mountain Valley Developmental Services is raising money for its day programs in Glenwood Springs, Silt and Minturn through an athletic shoe drive fundraiser. MVDS will earn money based on how many pairs of used, gently worn and new sneakers are collected from Friday, Oct. 10 to Nov. 11. Through the sneaker recycling organization GotSneakers, sneakers not approved for resale will be recycled.
When/Where: Until Nov. 11 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Defiance Thrift Store, 2412 S. Glen Ave, Glenwood Springs; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, MVDS Glenwood Springs Day Program, 700 Mt. Sopris Drive, Glenwood Springs; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Divine Moon, 111 W. Third St., Rifle; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, MVDS Silt Day Program, 580 Home Ave., Silt; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. KDNK-FM, 76 S. Second St., Carbondale
How much: Free
Artful Adventures
What: Bring your child to the Glenwood Springs Community Art Center for creative adventures each early release Wednesday. Children ages 11 to 17 can learn new techniques, build their artistic skills and explore new materials throughout the 11 session program.
When: 2:30-4:30 p.m. every Wednesday until Dec. 17, except for Nov. 26.
Where: Community Art Center, 601 E. Sixth St., Glenwood Springs
How much: $220 for all 11 classes.
Karaoke Night
What: Head to the Black Nugget for a weekly karaoke night every Wednesday. Sip a crafted cocktail and enjoy the show, or grab the professional microphone and take a turn in the spotlight.
When: 9-11:45 p.m. every Wednesday
Where: The Black Nugget, 403 Main St., Carbondale
How much: Free
First Friday – 21st Celebration of Día de los Muertos
What: Head to downtown Carbondale for the 21st celebration of Día de los Muertos. November’s First Friday will feature a community procession, face painting and performances by Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklórico, Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra, Mezcla Socials Dance and more.
When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7
Where: Launchpad Carbondale, 76 S. Fourth St., Carbondale
How much: Free
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