THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
THIRD THURSDAY BOOK CLUB
The Third Thursday Book Club discusses “So Far Gone” by Jess Walter from 2 to 3:30pm at the Carbondale Library.
CARDBOARD CREATIONS
Youngsters create cardboard masterpieces at the Basalt Library from 3:45 to 5pm. Details at www.basaltlibrary.org
SOAP-MAKING
Join the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies for a soap-making workshop at Rock Bottom Ranch from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Register at www.aspennature.org
ARCTIC CRISIS
Climate educator Sarah Johnson presents “Arctic Crisis: Beyond the Ice,” a free presentation in partnership with Colorado Mountain College in Carbondale from 6 to 8pm. Topics will include dynamics of the cryosphere, accelerating changes and the role of indigenous knowledge. Register at www.bit.ly/CMC-Arctic
MOONLIGHT UPHILL
The second Moonlight uphill race of the season takes place tonight from 6 to 9pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort. Register at www.tinyurl.com/SunlightMoonlight
KNIT NIGHT
The Town of Basalt and The Art Base combine forces for Community Knit Night, when participants work together to create unique covers for the bollards on Midland Avenue, at 6pm at The Art Base. No experience is necessary.
GIRL WINTER
Join a high-vibe ladies’ night celebrating women, winter and “the unstoppable outdoor community of the Roaring Fork Valley” hosted by WildKind at the Crystal Theatre at 6:30pm. Tickets at www.bit.ly/Girl-Winter
SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB
Beginner and intermediate Spanish speakers are invited to practice together at the Carbondale Library every third Thursday from 6:30 to 8pm.
‘DIANA’
As part of Aspen Gay Ski Week, the Wheeler Opera House presents “Diana: The Untold & Untrue Story,” an Awkward Productions comedy show, at 7:30pm tonight and Saturday. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
MEET BASALT TOWN MANAGER
Basalt’s new town manager, Gloria Kaasch-Buerger, sips coffee and chats with residents at the Starbucks in Willits (719 East Valley Road) from 9 to 10am.
ELLA & THE BOSSA BEAT
Ella and the Bossa Beat perform at the JAS Center in Aspen tonight at 6:30 and again at 8:45pm. Tickets at www.jazzaspensnowmass.org
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre screens “Hamnet” tonight, tomorrow and Monday at 7pm. Sunday’s show at 5pm is captioned.
QUEER COUNTRY
In partnership with Aspen Gay Ski Week, Adam Mac and Chris Housman perform at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
YOUTH ART SHOW
The Aspen Chapel Gallery presents “5 X 17,” a show highlighting 17 artists from five local high schools. The show will remain on display through Feb. 8. Art can be “adopted” for $25 with 75% of the proceeds benefiting art departments at the participating schools. The gallery is open daily from 10am to 5pm.
JOYFUL RESISTANCE
Mountain Action Indivisible hosts Joyful Resistance Singing at the Aspen Sister Cities Plaza (between the Rubey Park Transit Center and Wagner Park) from 4 to 5:30pm.
CELEBRATING WEIR
Local Deadheads gather at Roaring Fork CrossFit (35 Park Avenue, Basalt) to celebrate the life of Bob Weir beginning at 5pm. “Bring your instruments to jam, your playlists, your stories, your photos, maybe a little something to drink and munch on.”
CEDRIC BURNSIDE
Cedric Burnside performs at the JAS Center in Aspen tonight at 6:30 and again at 8:45pm. Tickets at www.jazzaspensnowmass.org
JOHN PRINE
TACAW screens “You Got Gold,” a film celebrating the late musician John Prine, at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
STILLHOUSE JUNKIES
Catch a performance by the Stillhouse Junkies at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
YOGA RETREAT
The Yoga Collective in Glenwood Springs hosts a day retreat to include “movement, nature, journaling, a breathwork journey and nourishment” from 10am to 4pm. Register at www.yogaglenwood.com
DREAM LIVING
Local author/musician Larry Gottlieb explores the common phrase “Living the Dream” as science and spirituality expand our knowledge of what it means to be human. That’s at A Spiritual Center, Room 31 of the Third Street Center, from 10 to 11:30am.
‘A CALL TO ADVENTURE’
Erin McElroy guides a day retreat for folks on the precipice of a transformation, or with a long-awaited change that’s been simmering, at True Nature from 10am to 4pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
POETS & WRITERS
The Carbondale Library hosts a group of poets and writers on the third Sunday of each month from 3:30 to 5pm.
BREATHWORK
Allison Alexander guides a trauma-aware breathwork and meditation journey at True Nature in partnership with Pathfinders from 6 to 7:30pm. Register for free at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
MONDAY, JANUARY 19
MLK DAY
Most public offices are closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The landfill near Rifle remains open, as well as the Rifle Garfield County Airport.
NORTH STAR SKI
Join Pitkin County Open Space and Trails rangers for a free exploration of North Star Nature Preserve on skis from 11am to noon. This offering repeats on Jan. 25, Feb. 4 and Feb. 15. To RSVP, visit www.bit.ly/North-Star-Ski
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
AUDIO EDITING 101
Learn to edit audio using Audacity at the Basalt Library from 2:30 to 3:30pm. Details at www.basaltlibrary.org
NEW YEAR, NEW CLASSROOM
FocusedKids invites teachers to a free webinar covering social-emotional learning routines from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Register at www.focusedkids.org
VISITING ARTIST
Anderson Ranch hosts a lecture by visiting artist Wu Chi-Tsung, whose work “encompasses photography, video, installation and experimental ink art, with a particular focus on reinterpreting traditional Asian art in contemporary contexts,” from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Register at www.andersonranch.org
DJ NAKA G
The Paul JAS Center continues hosting community nights every Tuesday at 5pm, this week featuring DJ Naka G. Learn more at jazzaspensnowmass.org/events
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club gains access to the Roaring Forge on Buggy Circle in Carbondale at 6:30pm. All are welcome!
‘BLOOM’
Everett Films and 643 Productions present the first public screening of their short film, “Bloom,” at the Crystal Theatre at 7pm. Tickets at www.bit.ly/Crystal-Bloom
HANNAH BERNER
Comedian and New York Times best-selling author Hannah Berner brings her “Non of My Business” tour to the Wheeler Opera House tonight at 8pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
POWERS ART TOUR
The Powers Art Center hosts a tour of its exhibits, followed by an interactive art-making activity appropriate for all ages, from 4 to 5pm. Details at www.powersartcenter.org
PHOTOSHOP BASICS
Hone your Adobe Photoshop skills at the Basalt Library from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Details at www.basaltlibrary.org
PILATES AT THE LIBRARY
Alexandra Jerkunica continues a four-week pilates series at the Carbondale Library tonight from 5:45 to 6:30pm. Next week’s session, Jan. 28, is the final class in the series.
ECOLOGY AND RESILIENCE
Dr. Miranda Redmond presents “Ecology and Resilience of Pinyon-Juniper Woodlands under Global Change,” the second in Wilderness Workshop and the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies’ Naturalist Nights speaker series, at the Third Street Center at 6pm. The program will repeat at Hallam Lake tomorrow at 6pm.
CRAFT NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY
For this month’s craft night at the Carbondale Library adult participants create knitted snoods from 7 to 8pm.
TRIVIA AT EL DORADO
El Dorado hosts trivia at 7:30pm.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
TECH CLUB
The Carbondale Library invites teens and tweens to explore technology at the Carbondale Library every second and fourth Thursday at 4:35pm. The Aspen Science Center will guide activities exploring coding languages, hands-on hardware projects and more.
TEEN IMPROV
Teens try their hand at improv with the support of theater extraordinaire and Teen Librarian Travis Wilson at the Basalt Library from 4 to 5pm. Details at www.basaltlibrary.org
ART RECEPTION
Anderson Ranch Arts Center hosts a reception for local artist Brad Reed Nelson’s curated exhibit, “Use my Imagination,” also featuring works by ceramicist Sam Harvey, blacksmith Jordan Kepler, multidisciplinary artist Savanna LaBauve and textilist Claire Wright, from 5 to 6pm. Details at www.andersonranch.org
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
The Basalt Library hosts a Dungeons & Dragons campaign from 5:30 to 7pm. All are welcome, but some familiarity is recommended.
‘ALMOST FAMOUS’
The Sopris Sun screens “Almost Famous,” a journalism-themed classic starring Patrick Fugit and Kate Hudson, at the Crystal Theatre at 7pm. Tickets at www.bit.ly/SSAlmostFamous
BOOKS IN BARS
Join the Carbondale librarians for a discussion about “Playground” by Richard Powers at an undisclosed bar from 7 to 8pm. Call the library, 970-963-2889, for coordinates.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
VALLEY VISUAL ART SHOW
Carbondale Arts opens the 47th annual Valley Visual Art Show, exhibiting over 70 local artists’ works, with an opening reception from 5 to 7pm. The show will remain on display through Feb. 23.
REDSTONE OPEN MIC
The Pitkin County Library presents an open mic at Joy & Wylde in Redstone from 6 to 8pm.
‘PASSAGE’
BenFeng Music Productions presents “Passage” at the Old Thompson Barn tonight and tomorrow at 7pm. This production blends live music and dance with an all-female ensemble. Tickets at www.benfengmusicproductions.org/passage
PARTYGRASS
TACAW presents Pixie and The Partygrass at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
RAKU WORKSHOP
The Carbondale Clay Center teaches Raku firing from 9am to 5pm. Registration at www.bit.ly/Raku-CCC
RETRO SKI FILMS
Join the Aspen Historical Society for a family-friendly, free evening of vintage film screenings beginning at 5pm with après specials. Ski attire (retro or current) encouraged.