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, May 30, and Saturday, May 31
732 Cooper Ave.
Admission: Free
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cooper-Wine-Spirit
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, May 30, and Saturday, May 31; and 5:30 p.m. Sunday June 1
The Springs Theatre, 915 Grand Ave.
Admission: $16-$24
Info: 945-9699, reservations@gvrshow.com and http://www.gvrshow.com
Heather’s Savory Pies and Tapas Bar: Patty and Larry Herd
BASALT — Classic rock, R&B, funk, and dance music for Heather’s live Friday night entertainment. No cover.
7:30 p.m. Friday, May 30
166 Midland Ave.
Info: http://www.heatherssavorypies.com
Steve’s Guitars: Bobby Mason and Dan Sheridan
CARBONDALE — Bobby Mason has been playing music in the valley for more than 30 years as a guitar player, singer, storyteller and local music historian. Dan Sheridan has played with valley bands such as Treehouse, and has enjoyed a successful solo career with popular songs such as “Big Money Ruins Everything.”
8:30 p.m. Friday, May 30
Admission: $20
19 N. Fourth St.
Info: 963-3304, http://www.dansheridan.com and http://www.stevesguitars.net
Rivers Restaurant: New Old Stock
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — New Old Stock, all the same faces with a whole new groove featuring rocking blues. No cover.
9 p.m. Friday, May 30
2525 S. Grand Ave.
Info: http://www.theriversrestaurant.com
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park: Music on the Mountain
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Acoustic rock with longtime Roaring Fork Valley locals Night Plane, featuring singer-songwriters Haden Gregg and Jimmy Dykann, joined by John Zajicek. This free family event is a LIFT-UP food pantry benefit. Bring a canned food item after 4 p.m. for a free tram ride and show.
6-10 p.m. (tram opens at 4) Saturday, May 31
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road
Info: http://www.glenwoodcaverns.com
Silt Historical Park: Fresh Cut and the Porch Pickers
SILT — The young gentlemen of bluegrass duo Fresh Cut again promise an evening of family entertainment playing progressive mandolin/bluegrass music and a presentation of the history and construction of their instruments. Tour the park and view new displays while listening to the Porch Pickers. Bring lawn chairs. Donations appreciated.
7 p.m. Saturday, May 31
707 Orchard Ave.
Info: Bill Smith at 618-4182
Heather’s Savory Pies and Tapas Bar: Chris Bank
BASALT — R&B, jazz and soul with the Roaring Fork Valley’s own singer-songwriter Chris Bank. No cover.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31
166 Midland Ave.
Info: http://www.heatherssavorypies.com
White House Pizza: Jill Cohn
CARBONDALE — This kick-off concert for White House Pizza’s outdoor music summer series features an evening of folk-Americana music with Pacific Northwest indie singer-songwriter Jill Cohn. All ages and free admission.
7 p.m. Saturday, May 31
801 Main Court
Info: 704-9400, http://www.whitehousepizza.com and http://www.jillcohn.com
Glenwood Springs Masonic Temple: Country Dance Party
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Country line dancers on the Western slope turn and spin and two-step their way along the dance floor. There will be greenhorn dancers, too, and people to help them around the floor after a beginner dance lesson.
8-11 p.m. (beginner country dance at 6:45 p.m. and line dance at 7:30) Saturday, May 31
901 Colorado Ave.
Admission: $14/each, $25/couple; class: $3/each, $5/couple
Info: http://www.meetup.com/RFVDance/events/182740662
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 1
166 Midland Ave.
Info: http://www.heatherssavorypies.com
Steve’s Guitars: Liz Longley
CARBONDALE — In the short time since graduating from Boston’s Berklee College of Music, singer-songwriter Liz Longley has built a reputation as an accomplished songwriter, crafting intimately personal portraits through her music. She is a winner of the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition, the International Acoustic Music Awards, and the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest.
8 p.m. Sunday, June 1
19 N. Fourth St.
Info: 963-3304, http://www.stevesguitars.net and http://www.reverbnation.com/lizlongley
UPCOMING
Wyly Community Art Center: Free art talk
BASALT — Wyly Center presents a free art talk about painting and printmaking by nationally renowned artist Timothy McDowell, who has been long inspired by nature, and his imagery and choice of media in recent projects.
5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3
99 Midland Spur
Info and registration: 927-4123, email @wylyarts.org, http://www.wylyarts.org
Rifle Branch Library: First Friday Art in the Stacks
RIFLE — First Friday Art in the Stacks artist reception with 20-year art veteran Susan Sammons, who will share her passion for the chemistry, beauty and technique it takes to create her stained glass works of art.
6 p.m. Friday, June 6
207 East Ave.
Info: 625-3471 and http://www.gcpld.org
Carbondale Clay Center: “Carbondale Clay National IX: Aisthesis”
CARBONDALE — An opening reception for 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 June 6-26.
6-8 p.m. Friday, June 6
135 Main St.
Info: 963-2529, e-mail info@carbondaleclay.org, and http://www.carbondaleclay.org
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park: Music on the Mountain
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Classic rock with Poser, a Colorado dance band based in the Roaring Fork Valley with a wide-ranging repertoire of classic to modern rock. The free event is a LIFT-UP food pantry benefit. Bring a canned food item after 4 p.m. for a free tram ride and show.
6-10 p.m. (tram opens at 4) Saturday, June 7
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road
Info: http://www.glenwoodcaverns.com and http://www.doctorroberttribute.com
Roaring Fork Cultural Council: Dr. Marilyn Tam
CARBONDALE — Dr. Marilyn Tam’s topic of this timely community conversation, “Diversity: How to Reap the Rich Harvest of Culture, Creativity and Community.” She believes that learning how to benefit from diversity and be a leader in a more diverse and global world is both a challenge and an opportunity.
7 p.m. Saturday, June 7
Thunder River Theatre, 67 Promenade
Admission: $20
Tickets and info: 618-0954 and http://www.thunderrivertheatre.com
Defiance Community Players and Glenwood Vaudeville Revue: Fall production fundraiser
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Defiance Community Players seeks funding for its upcoming fall production, ”Les Miserables,” taking place in November. The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will host a benefit show with silent auction. Food and drink additional.
6 p.m. Friday, June 13
The Springs Theater, 915 Grand
Admission: $30 ($15 to Defiance Community Players)
Info and tickets: Chip Winn Wells, 379-5940, and http://www.gvrshow.com
ONGOING
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.
Info: 947-8367 or visitcmcartshare.com
Carbondale Council on the Arts and Humanities (CCAH): “Bob Johnson Retrospective”
CARBONDALE — Celebrate more than 45 years of zen and the art of furniture making at the opening reception of the “Bob Johnson Retrospective” exhibition, featuring a lifetime of work by long-time Carbondale furniture builder Bob Johnson and will also feature Annette Roberts-Gray’s most recent series titled, “Commuter Watercolors.”
Through June 6
Third Street Center, CCAH R2 Gallery, 520 S. Third St.
Info: http://www.carbondalearts.com, ccah@sopris.net and 963-1680
Glenwood Center for the Arts: “Reflections: An Art Exhibition”
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Join the Center for the Arts in celebrating newly retired director Gayle Mortell in her new exhibit, “Reflections,” a showcase honoring her artistic eye as she debuts her personal collection of art.
Through the month
601 E. Sixth St.
Admission: Free
Info: www. 945-2414 and glenwoodart.org
Glenwood Springs Branch Library: Colorado Mountain College ArtShare
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — “Poetic Wax,” featuring encaustic paintings from CMC Aspen Campus arts instructor K. Rhynus Cesark, and students Shere Coleman and Suzannah Reid. Encaustic painting is also known as hot wax painting because it utilizes heated beeswax with colored pigments.
Showing through May
815 Cooper Ave.
Info: 945-5958 NS http://www.gcpld.org
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 starting 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.
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.
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
Cover: $7.17 (more or less) or a pair of eye glasses with the lens to be donated to the Lions Club
4018 Sky Ranch Drive
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 with local host Matt Balance.
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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