Springs Theatre: Oct. 4-10: “Red Dragon” (R) weekdays at 7 and 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Featuring Dolby Digital Surround Sound; 915 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs. Call 945-4000 to verify show times.

Crystal Theatre: Showing through Oct. 6: “The Fast Runner” 7 p.m. nightly. Oct. 7-10: “13 Conversations About One Thing” (R) 8 p.m. 427 Main St., Carbondale. Call 963-0633 to verify show times.

Movieland: Oct. 4-10:”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.; “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.; “Red Dragon” (R) 12:45, 3:45, 6:45 and 9:20 p.m.; “The Good Girl” (R) 12:35, 3, 5, 7:10 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: “Tuxedo” (PG-13) 2:30 and 4:50 p.m. daily 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: Oct. 4-17: “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.

Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities presents the first Autumn Arts Exhibition, Nov. 7-21. Adult and high school artists are invited to submit two original pieces. The Autumn Arts Exhibition will be held at the Paper Chase Building, 411 Main Court, Carbondale. Applications for the arts show can be obtained at the CCAH offices, 645 Main Street, PO Box 175, Carbondale, CO 81623 or by calling 963-1680. Deadline for applications submission is Oct. 18.

Red Brick Center for the Arts presents a month-long exhibit featuring the work of the “Roaring Fork Renegades.” Artists included in this exhibit are: Eric Auer, Anna Binkley, Beth Boylston, Linda Fleming, Marcia Fusaro, Lyn Hemley, Joan Leatherbury, Sue Binkley Tatem, Wendi Smith, Leslye Steadman, and Georgeann Waggaman. The exhibit will be on display for the month of October at the Red Brick Gallery from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday. Opening Reception is from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at 110 East Hallam St., Aspen. For details, call 920-7477.

The Glenwood Springs Community Concert Association kicks off its music season with Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Glenwood Springs High School auditorium. Tickets have been mailed out concert members. Tickets are still available for the concert season. For information, call Judy O’Donnell, 945-7149, or Sue Ludtke, 945-8722.

Symphony in the Valley is adding a fall concert to its current series. The concert will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Mountain View Church, next to Buffalo Valley Restaurant south of Glenwood Springs. Symphony in the Valley welcomes two soloists, Lisa Verzella, a trumpeter from Salt Lake City playing Persichetti’s “The Hollow Men” and Sarah Stott, a senior at Aspen High School, performing Vivaldi’s Cello Concerto. Also featured will be Strauss’ “Radetsky March, Ravel’s Pavane, Stravinsky’s Finale from “The Firebird Suite” and Tchaikovsky’s waltz from “Sleeping Beauty.” Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youths (to 18 years) and are available at the door.

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 3 and 5. Call the school office, 945-7746, to schedule an appointment.

The District Attorney’s Office, the Rifle Police Department and the U.S. Department of Justice will hold a public meeting to discuss the outcome of the Michael Stagner trial from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Seventh and Birch streets, Rifle.

With hunting season just a week away, Garfield County Search and Rescue will offer tips for safety and survival in the backcountry from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in the south parking lot of Wal-Mart in Glenwood Springs. They will be selling Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue cards which help offset the cost of search and rescue efforts.

Thai Buddhist monks Ven. Busai Khonpiam and Ven. Sudhee Inthchai of Denver’s Wat Buddhawararam will offer Insight Meditation in the Theravedan Vipassana tradition from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Glenwood Springs High School. It is free and open to the public. Meet at the back doors of the high school, City Market side, by 12:45 p.m. For more information, call Ben Heffer, 963-2428.

Garfield Legal Services presents Tuesday Night Bar Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Garfield County Courthouse in Glenwood Springs. Attorneys will provide 15 minutes of free consultation on civil matters. They will not consult on traffic or criminal matters. A $10 fee is requested. For more information, call 945-8858.