Jazz Concert SeriesThe Carbondale Arts Council presents its winter concert featuring the B.E.D. Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Basalt Middle School Auditorium. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.Vocalist Becky Kilgore, guitarist/banjoist/vocalist “Fast Eddie” Erickson, and trombonist Dan Barrett have worked in many different groups, both on stage and in recording studios. All three are well-known to international jazz audiences.Audition for the Aspen Dance ConnectionThe Aspen Dance Connection is still taking auditions for the 27th Annual Juried Showcase that will be performed at the Wheeler Opera House March 4 and 5. Dances must be original choreography of any style or world dance. For more information about auditioning or volunteering, please contact the Aspen Dance Connection at 927-0641 or aspendance@sopris.net. Thai Cooking classesTHAI 101: “An Intro to Thai Ingredients and Cooking Techniques.” Phat Thai is offering a series of cooking classes on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m., meeting monthly throughout the year. Demos and discussions, hands-on work and much tasting. Complete traditional Thai meal with beverages to match. Class size is limited to 16. $7/person. Recipes are included. Reservations are required. Call 963-7001 or e-mail eat@phatthai.com. Phat Thai is located at 343 Main St. in Carbondale and is now serving from 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Ten percent of proceeds will go to tsunami relief. Benefit for Suzie EvansThe Suzie Evans Benefit will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at Sopris Restaurant, with The Walt Smith Trio playing from 7-9 p.m. Donations accepted to help pay moving expenses and medical bills. Reservations: 945-7771.Parent Night at Montessori SchoolFrom 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, Mt. Sopris Montessori School hosts a Parent Education Night. A panel of health professionals, Dr. Kim Spence, M.D., Dr. Amy Cecil, O.D., Dr. Hilary Back, Naturopath/Nutritionist and Speech Therapist Trish Weitzenkorn will be available for questions. Day care provided.