Springs Theatre: Sept. 19-25: “Second Hand Lions” (PG), 7 and 9 p.m. nightly, 1 and 3 p.m. weekend matinee; 915 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs. Call 945-4000 to verify show times.

Crystal Theatre: Sept. 19-25: “Seabiscuit” (PG-13), 8 p.m. 427 Main St., Carbondale. Call 963-0633 to verify show times.

Movieland: Sept. 19-25: “Matchstick Men” (PG-13) 1, 3:45, 6:45 and 9:30 p.m.; “Once Upon a Time in Mexico” (R) 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:05 and 9:20 p.m.; “Cabin Fever” (PG-13) 12:25, 3, 7 and 9:05 p.m.; “Second Hand Lions” (PG) 12:25, 2:40, 5, 7:15 and 9:35 p.m.; “Cold Creek Manor” (R) 12:45, 3:30, 6:45 and 9:15 p.m.; “Seabiscuit” (PG-13) 12:35, 3:40, 6:40 and 9:25 p.m.; “Underworld” (R) 12:50, 2:45, 6:30 and 9 p.m. At the stoplight in El Jebel. Call 920-1300 to verify show times.

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Mall 3: Sept. 19-25: “UnderWorld” (R) 1:30, 4:15, 7:15 and 9:50 p.m.; “Once Upon a Time in Mexico” (R) 1:50, 4:20, 7 and 9:30 p.m.; “Matchstick Men” (PG-13) 1:45, 4:25, 7:10 and 9:40 p.m. At the Glenwood Springs Mall. Call 945-1400 to verify show times.

Rifle Creek Theater: Sept. 19-25: “Open Range” (R) 7 p.m. nightly; 3 p.m. Sunday matinee. Call 625-2323 to verify show times.

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Denver artist Jennifer Thomson will present painting classes at the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork on Tuesday, Sept. 23 and Thursday, Sept. 25. $30 for each classes or $50 for both. Information: 963-1960 to register.

The Glenwood Springs Art Guild members displaying their work in Glenwood for September and October are Ruth Kary John Glossa, Marilyn Samuelson at Vita Mart, Sandy Yarnell at the Flower Mart and the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association, Ann Lieber at the Department of Motor Vehicles and Scott Martin at Glenwood Music.

The Hell Roaring String Band will play Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Black Nugget in Carbondale.

The Rock Dogs will play the Canyon Club in New Castle Friday, Sept. 26.

Soulfeel, featuring Brad Foster and Brooke Mooney, plays at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at Rivers Restaurant.

Mid-Life Crisis plays Steve’s Guitars, 19 N. 4th St., Carbondale, Friday, Sept. 26. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 8:30. $10 donation. Information: 963-3304.

First Impression plays bluegrass Friday, Sept. 26, at the Eagles Hall, 312 7th St. in Glenwood Springs. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the door, Sounds Easy or Glenwood Music. Bring instruments for an after concert jam session.

John Adams concert to benefit the Tomb of the Unknowns Project, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Marble Mill site in Marble. Tickets and information: Dana Darien, 963-7088.

Robert Lewis and Friends will play at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Rock Creek Grill in the golf clubhouse at River Valley Ranch in Carbondale. Information: 963-0223.

Friday is open mike night at 8 p.m. at the Short Stop in El Jebel. Country D.J. with JD the Marlboro Man at 8 p.m. Saturdays; Thursday is ladies’ night with free drinks for ladies from 8:30-10:30 p.m. Karaoke and D.J. dancing from 9 p.m. to close.

Billy and the Rattlers play at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26 and 27, at O’Leary’s in Rifle. Karaoke is at 9 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday.

Workin’ Man’s Blues with Big Daddy Lee and the Kingbees every Sunday from 6-9 p.m. at the Black Nugget Saloon, Fourth and Main, Carbondale. Information: 963-4498.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will offer “Exploring Options with MS” from 8:30-11a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. Information: 970-241-9329 or 800-371-2667.

The Crystal River Caucus will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at Flying Dog Ranch, Prince Creek Rd., Carbondale. Information: Ron Sorter, 963-1787.

Garfield County will hold a final public meeting on its land use regulations at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Courthouse Plaza building. Information: 945-8212.

The Garfield School District No. Re-2 will hold an information forum from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at the Learning Opportunities Center on the mill levy override. Members of the school board will provide information and answer questions about ballot initiative 3B. Marcia Kent, president of the Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce, will moderate.

The Silt Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, hosted by the Ryden Ranch Maize Maze at 6243 County Road 226, north of New Castle. Information and RSVP: Carol Cooke, 876-2998 by Thursday, Sept. 25.

Mid-Valley MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) will meet from 9-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at Christ Community Church, off of HWY 82, between Basalt and El Jebel. Information: Wendy Rickard, 927-5154 or Jacy Allen 927-8722.