THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4
ASPEN AIRPORT
Drop by the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport to preview conceptual design options, ask questions and help guide the next phase of the process. Session 1 is from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Session 2 is from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Learn more at www.aspenairport.com/modernization
STEM EXPLORATION
Join the Aspen Science Center for STEM Exploration Hour at the Carbondale Library from 3:30 to 4:30pm.
GARCO AIRPORT
Garfield County is seeking community input on its development plan for the future of the Rifle Garfield County Airport with an open house from 4:30 to 6pm. Details at www.rifleairport.com
HUES & BREWS
For this month’s Hues & Brews workshop, offered in partnership with Aspen Out, The Art Base invites queers and allies to paint and decorate laser-cut ornaments designed by Matt Hays from 5 to 7pm. Register at www.theartbase.org
CHOCOLATE 101
Chocolatiere Mark Burrows leads a two-part class on chocolate making from 5 to 7pm today and Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Cocoa Club in Carbondale. This class is a Colorado Mountain College community offering. Register at www.tinyurl.com/CMCchocolate
JASPER JOHNS OPENING
The Powers Art Center hosts an opening reception for its current exhibit, “Jasper Johns: A Whole Can be Only a Part,” from 5 to 7pm. RSVP at www.powersartcenter.org
WINTERFAIRE MARKET
Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork hosts Winterfaire shopping for adults only from 5 to 8pm with live music, food and handmade gifts from over 20 local artisans!
TENSION & TRAUMA RELEASE
Shake off some holiday stress with a tension and trauma release exercise (TRE) session with Lyndsey Harder and Anne Wolf, certified TRE providers, at the Third Street Center from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Register at www.tcfhf.org
TRIVIA AT HANDLEBAR
The Homestead and Handlebar (303 River Valley Ranch Road) hosts trivia night from 6 to 8pm. Teams of up to six are welcome.
SPANISH CLUB
Beginner and intermediate Spanish learners practice together at the Carbondale Library every first Thursday from 6:30 to 8pm.
COMEDY NIGHT
Steve’s Guitars presents Patio Night Live featuring comedians Eric Gile, Jordan Wood, Beth Brandon and Miller Ford at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
SKETCH, PAINT, PLAY
Budding artists create side-by-side at the Carbondale Library every first Friday of the month from 1 to 3pm.
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
The Cooper Gallery (718 Cooper Ave, Glenwood Springs) hosts a holiday reception featuring its local line of artists from 4 to 7pm.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB
The Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park hosts Friday Afternoon Club with live music by The Aries Approach, a husband-wife rock duo, from 4:30 to 7:30pm.
LIGHT UP CARBONDALE
Celebrate First Friday on Main Street with hot cocoa and cider and the community tree lighting at 5:30pm. Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra and Dance Initiative’s 970Beatkicks will perform at The Launchpad where Carbondale Arts’ Deck the Walls Holiday Market stays open from 4 to 7pm. Hell Roaring String Band will be at the Crow & Key from 5 to 8pm.
LABOR OF LOVE
KDNK’s Labor of Love Auction fundraiser takes place at Thunder River Theatre from 5 to 8:30pm. Catch the live auction portion at 7pm. To register, visit www.kdnk.org
CRYSTAL THEATRE
Catch “The Running Man” at the Crystal Theatre tonight and tomorrow at 7pm. Sunday’s show at 5pm is captioned.
JAZZMONAUTS
The Jazzmonauts perform at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
MCMISSION PRESENTS
Enjoy live DJ sessions with Jeerado S., Micro. and DJ Emz at El Dorado from 8 to 11pm.
JACOB JOLLIFF
The Wheeler Opera House hosts The Jacob Jolliff Band, featuring an award-winning mandolinist, at 8:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Over 50 local makers display their goods at Glenwood Springs’ fifth annual Holiday Bazaar at the Community Center
PAPER WINDOW STARS
Adults learn how to make wax paper stars and shapes, to be placed on their windows over the holidays, at Colorado Mountain College’s Lappala Center in Carbondale from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Register at www.tinyurl.com/CMCpaperstars
RIFLE OPEN SPACE
The City of Rifle invites residents to offer input on developing the Rifle Open Space Master Plan. A booth will be set up at the community’s Hometown Holidays celebration from 10am to 2pm.
CLOTHING DRIVE
Garfield County Democrats and Y2Kynk Vintage Warehouse host a clothing drive at the Glenwood Springs Library from 10am to 5pm. Anyone in need may come and select clothing at no cost. Warm items can be dropped off at donation boxes at the Glenwood, Carbondale and Rifle libraries through Dec. 5.
WINTERFAIRE
Waldorf School on the Rockies hosts its all ages Winterfaire community celebration from 11am to 3pm with a market, music, storytelling, lunch and treats! Tickets at www.waldorfschoolrf.com
REDSTONE HOLIDAY MARKET
Redstone hosts its annual holiday market on the Boulevard, from the Inn all the way to Propaganda Pie, from 10am to 4pm. Artisan booths will be set up at various local businesses as carolers make their way to and fro and a holiday horse drawn express provides free lifts from one end of the Boulevard to the other. Santa will be at the Redstone Cliffs from noon to 2pm.
BASALT HOLIDAY MARKET
TACAW in Willits hosts the second annual Basalt Holiday Market, featuring local artists, jewelers, bakers and more, from 11am to 4pm.
CHIP IN
Help Carbondale Parks and Rec distribute wood chips along the Nature Park trail loop from noon to 4pm and earn a raffle ticket for prizes like a 20-punch pass to the Rec Center.
MAGIC AT THE LIBRARY
Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts play their hands at the Glenwood Springs Library every first Friday of the month from 1 to 5pm.
GOOD EARTH APPRECIATION
Good Earth (12744 Highway 82, Carbondale) hosts a community appreciation day, when Santa makes a visit and guests enjoy treats, music and hot cocoa around a fire from 2 to 7pm.
‘HOME ALONE’
The Crystal Theatre screens “Home Alone” at 3pm as part of their holiday classics series. “Home Alone” will return on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 3pm.
CONSCIOUS JOURNALING
Join Erin McElroy at True Nature for a workshop on the magical art of journaling from 4 to 6pm. Details at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
WILLITS TREE LIGHTING
Willits hosts a holiday celebration from 4 to 6pm at Triangle Park. Santa and Mrs. Claus are expected and the tree lights up at 5:15pm sharp.
SANTA AT THE CAVERNS
Santa will be at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park from 4 to 7pm, and it’s rumored that the Grinch will make an appearance as well.
SUMMIT FOR LIFE
The Chris Klug Foundation hosts its annual Summit For Life, a race benefitting the organization’s mission to bring awareness to organ, tissue and eye donation, at Aspen Mountain. Participants are to meet at Gondola Plaza at the base at 5pm. People who would like to participate but forgo the trek can “Ride for Life” by jumping on the Silver Queen Gondola. To register for either, visit www.summitforlife.org Once contestants reach the top of the mountain, they’re invited to a post-race party at the Sundeck catered by the Little Nell.
MOUNTAIN MADRIGALS
The Mountain Madrigal Singers celebrate 45 years with Christmas concerts tonight and Dec. 12 at 6pm and tomorrow and Dec. 13 at 2pm at the Glenwood Church of Christ (260 Soccer Field Road). These concerts are free with childcare available. Donations offset expenses.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
NATURAL DEMOCRACY
A Spiritual Center hosts Gwen Garcelon on “the theory of including all nature in how we govern” at the Third Street Center (Room 31) from 10 to 11:30am.
HOLIDAY CONCERT
Mateo Sandate and the Heartstrings perform songs inspired by the spirit of the season at the Glenwood Springs Library at 2pm.
SNO-CIETY
Warren Miller’s film “Sno-Ciety” screens at the Wheeler Opera House at 4pm and again at 7pm. Tickets at www.wheeleroperahouse.com
HOLIDAY GRIEF GATHERING
True Nature hosts a holiday community grief gathering and lighting ritual, honoring lost loved ones, from 5 to 5:50pm. RSVP at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
ASPEN TREE LIGHTING
Head to the Little Nell in Aspen for a festive afternoon starting at 5pm. The tree lighting will take place at 5:30pm, followed by cookies, hot chocolate and carols performed by the Aspen High School choir.
RANDOM CONVERSATIONS
Dive into a meaningful conversation with a new acquaintance at the Carbondale Library every first Sunday of the month from 6 to 7:30pm.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
RIVERFRONT PARK
Learn about Carbondale’s Crystal Riverfront Park Restoration Impact Study, with Dr. Annette Shtivelband of Research Evaluation Consulting LLC and Roaring Fork Conservancy’s Heather Lewin, at the Carbondale Library from 10 to 11am.
PSILOCYBIN LAWS
NeuroSpa in Willits hosts a conversation on psilocybin therapy under Colorado’s regulated model from 5 to 6:30pm.
SACRED BROTHERHOOD
Kyle Jason Leitzke hosts a men’s group at True Nature exploring “wintering well” from 6 to 7:30pm.
BANJO-PIANO HARMONY
Musicians Andy Thorn (Leftover Salmon) and Eric Deutsch (Black Crowes) perform as a duo at the Wheeler Opera House at 6:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9
DOUGHNATION STATION
Swing by Thunder River Theatre with a donation between 10 and 11am and walk away with coffee and a doughnut.
LEGISLATORS ACCESS
Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort hosts “Speed Dating with Your Legislators” from 4 to 6pm at the Hotel Colorado. Attendees will have direct access to city, county and state leaders. Registration at www.tinyurl.com/loveatfirstpolicy
123 ANDRÉS
Grammy and Latin-Grammy award-winning 123 Andrés presents an all-ages concert in Spanish and English with spicy rhythms and holiday cheer at 6:30pm at TACAW. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
DRAWING CLUB
The Snowmass Collective hosts this week’s Roaring Fork Drawing Club session beginning at 6:30pm.
MUSIC TRIVIA
Beer Works hosts Music Trivia Night benefitting the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program at 6pm.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10
‘ANNIE JR.’
SoL Theatre Company presents “Annie Jr.” at Thunder River Theatre at 6pm tonight, tomorrow, Friday and Saturday. Matinees are at 2pm Saturday and Sunday. Find tickets at www.soltheatrecompany.org
ATYPICAL GINGERBREAD
Woody Creek Distillery (60 Sunset Drive, Basalt) hosts its “Not Your Childhood Gingerbread House Party” at 6pm with proceeds benefitting the Buddy Program.
‘DIE HARD’
The Crystal Theatre screens “Die Hard” at 7pm as part of their holiday classics series.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11
CONSENSUAL CHRISTMAS
TACAW presents “A Consensual Christmas” tonight and tomorrow at 8pm — blending original comedy sketches with holiday-themed improv, digital shorts and more. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
The Carbondale Police Department invites families to stop by The Orchard Church from 3 to 8pm for photos with Santa. Proceeds benefit the Shop with a Cop program which helps local children and families in need experience the joy of the holidays.
150ISH
Explore Books in Aspen launches a new book club featuring critically recognized novels around 150 pages from 4:30 to 6pm. The first book is “Orbital” by Samantha Harvey.
AI WEATHER
Roaring Fork Conservancy presents Joel Gratz of OpenSnow on AI innovations for weather, snow and avalanche risk at Bristlecone Mountain Sports from 7 to 8:30pm. Register at www.roaringfork.org
CUP AUCTION
The Carbondale Clay Center’s annual cup auction takes place at the Old Thompson Barn (333 River Valley Ranch Road) from 6 to 8:30pm with an afterparty featuring DJ Benny from 9 to 11pm.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
SATANK HOLIDAY MARKET
Take Dolores Way through Satank and toward the river and you’ll find a holiday market along County Road 106 from 1 to 3pm.
‘ELF’
The Crystal Theatre screens “Elf” as part of their holiday classics series today and Dec. 17 at 3pm.
LOL
In celebration of Aspen’s Wintersköl, local comics Beth Brandon, Dan “Gonzo” Machanik, Greg Studley and Mike Hammock perform stand-up at the Wheeler Opera House at 5pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
CONTRA DANCE
Swing on over to the Carbondale Community School for a contra dance with live music from 7:30 to 9:30pm. No need to bring a partner. Lessons at 7pm.
CHAD GOES DEEP
Following local comics, Chad and JT (known for viral antics at city council meetings) perform a live show at the Wheeler Opera House at 8pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14
WHITE ELEPHANT EXCHANGE
The Meeting Place in Carbondale hosts a white elephant gift exchange at 981 Cowen Drive at 3:30pm. Gifts should be valued at $15 or less and dinner will be provided.
ECSTATIC DANCE
Join Alya Howe for a special birthday ecstatic dance with DJ Alejandra (and friends) providing tunes at 13 Moons Ranch (6334 Highway 133) from 5 to 7pm.