Springs Theatre: Sept. 27-Oct. 3: “The Banger Sisters” (R) Monday-Thursday at 7 and 9 p.m.; Friday at 8 and 9:30 p.m.; Saturday at 1, 3, 8 and 9:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 1, 8 and 9:30 p.m. Featuring Dolby Digital Surround Sound; 915 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs. Call 945-4000 to verify show times.Crystal Theatre: Sept. 30-Oct. 3: “The Fast Runner” 7 p.m. nightly; 427 Main St., Carbondale. Call 963-0633 to verify show times. Movieland: Sept. 27-Oct. 3: “The Banger Sisters” (R) 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:25 and 9:30 p.m.; “Sweet Home Alabama” (PG-13) 12:30, 3:25, 7 and 9:25 p.m.; “The Tuxedo” (PG-13) 12:25, 2:50, 5, 7:15 and 9:30 p.m.; “Four Feathers” (PG-13) 12:40, 3:30, 6:45 and 9:25 p.m.; “Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever” (R) 12:45, 3, 5, 7:10 and 9:20 p.m.; “Trapped” (R) 12:25, 3:20, 7 and 9:15 p.m.; “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” (PG) 1, 3:15, 5:15, 7:30 and 9:35 p.m.; at the stoplight in El Jebel. Call 920-1300 to verify show times.Mall 3: Sept. 27-Oct. 3: “Tuxedo” (PG-13) 2:30 and 4:50 p.m. weekend matinees, 7:05 and 9:25 p.m. nightly; “Sweet Home Alabama” (PG-13) 2:20 and 4:40 p.m. daily matinees, 7 and 9:20 p.m. nightly; “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” (PG) 2 and 4:30 p.m. daily matinees, 7:10 and 9:30 p.m. nightly; at the Glenwood Springs Mall. Call 945-1400 to verify show times. Rifle Creek Theater: Sept. 27-Oct. 3: “Sweet Home Alabama” (PG-13) 7 and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Call 625-2323 to verify show times.

The Colorado Mountain College Central Services Gallery is currently presenting a series of portraits of women who live with and battle breast cancer by Aspen photographer Nora Feller. “Portraits of Hope: Conquering Breast Cancer,” will run through Sept. 30. The gallery is at Grand Avenue and 9th Street in Glenwood Springs and is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Photographs by former Valley View Hospital ER Nurse Teeny Jeung are now on display in the main hall of the hospital. The exhibit includes pictures taken by Teeny on her world travels and pictures of her. The exhibit runs through November.

Niki and Rob Miller, lead musicians of local band TRUNK, will play Friday, Oct. 4, at Steve’s Guitars, 9 South Fourth, Carbondale. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 8:30. Donations are requested. Call 963-3304 for details.Locals’ favorites, The Dags, will play from 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5 at O’Leary’s Saloon in Rifle. Classy Karaoke is every Wednesday and Sunday at 9 p.m.Back by popular demand, Black Timber, playing from 8:30 p.m. to closing Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Winchester Night Club in Rifle. Karaoke starts at 7 p.m. every Thursday. Call 625-0380 for details.Billy and the Rattlers will play at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Oasis Bar & Grill, 50701 Highway 6 & 24, west Glenwood Springs. Saturday it’s New Star D.J./karaoke D.J. from 9 p.m. Karaoke begins at 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 945-6613 for details.

The Artist’s Mercantile, 823 Cooper Ave., Glenwood Springs, is holding an art contest for artists 12 years old and under. The theme is the color red. Winners in three categories will receive gift certificates. Drop off entries by Oct. 10. For information, call 947-0947.St. Stephen’s School in Glenwood Springs announces the opening of its pre-school under the direction of Jessica Riddle. St. Stephen’s Pre-school is now accepting registrations for the current school year for children between the ages of three and five. Call the school office, 945-7746, to schedule an appointment.

Carl Ciani will host a Glenwood Springs Chamber Business after Hours mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at Ciani’s new State Farm location, 2402 South Grand Avenue. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be catered by Sodexho. The event is free to all chamber members and their guests. Everyone is invited to bring their business card and a dollar for the business card drawing. Contact Cindy at 945-6589 for more information.Neighbors in the Four Mile area are invited to the third annual harvest potluck party from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at Sunlight Mountain Inn, 10252 County Road 117, at the base of the ski area. Bring a favorite dish and drinks for your family. Hot dogs, condiments and paper products will be provided. For more information or to volunteer, call Sharill or Jim at 945-4004.KDNK Community Radio is gearing up for a fall membership drive Oct. 4 through 11. Stay tuned for great give-aways including dinner for two at Chops, tickets to KDNK’s November Mary Gauthier concert, CDs, Dennis McNally’s book, “A Long Strange Trip,” about the Grateful Dead, the popular Earth and Sky Moon Calendar and lots more. Call 963-0139 or tune in 90.5, 88.3, or 100.1 on your F.M. dial.Join Solar Energy International in opposition to the proposed war against Iraq. Gather in Sopris Park at noon with a 1 p.m. march Friday, Oct. 4, to rally at Carbondale Town Hall and encourage our local politicians to oppose a war against Iraq.The Friends of the Glenwood Springs library will hold its annual book sale Oct. 5 to Oct. 12. Over 15,000 books for sale including fiction, non-fiction, adult and children’s books. The sale will be held in the basement of the library at 413 Ninth Street. Call 945-5958 for details.