THURSDAY, JANUARY 8
NONFICTION BOOK CLUB
The Carbondale Library’s Nonfiction Book Club meets from 2 to 3:30pm, discussing diverse titles on the theme of “assassinations.”
CODING CLUB
The Aspen Science Center teaches coding for young teens at the Carbondale Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm.
SIGN, READ, LEARN
Basalt Library hosts storytime with sign language for children ages 3 to 7 from 3:45 to 4:45pm.
BANNED BOOK CLUB
Basalt Library’s Banned Book Club discusses “Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot” from 4 to 5pm.
WRITING WORKSHOP
The Glenwood Springs Library hosts a writing workshop open to adults and teens every second Thursday from 5 to 7pm.
D&D AT THE LIBRARY
The Basalt Library hosts a Dungeons & Dragons campaign from 5:30 to 7pm. All levels are welcome, but a basic familiarity with D&D is helpful.
NATURALIST NIGHTS
Folks who missed the first Naturalist Nights speaker series event of the season last night, featuring journalist Elizabeth Stewart-Severy and former White River National Forest supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams on federal neglect of public lands, can catch a repeat at Hallam Lake tonight at 6pm. Register for free at www.wildernessworkshop.org
SPORTSPERSONS MEETING
Sportspersons from across Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Northwest Region are invited to attend a meeting to discuss a variety of issues involving hunting, fishing and conservation at CPW’s office in Grand Junction (711 Independent Ave) from 6 to 8pm. Folks who can’t make it in person are welcome to Zoom in. Find a link and more info at www.tinyurl.com/NWsportspersons
MONTY FRANKLIN
Australian-born comedian Monty Franklin, who’s toured with Rob Schneider, Joe Rogan and John Cleese, performs at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
WIFFENPOOFS
The Wiffenpoofs of Yale University perform at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
SKIER APPRECIATION
It’s Skier Appreciation Day at Sunlight Mountain Resort. Ski or ride for $25 and help raise money for the Two Rivers Community Foundation. This year sports a “Slopeside Circus” theme with a doughnut-eating contest, giveaways and more!
SKI THROUGH HISTORY
Volunteer historian Tony Vagneur guides a history tour on the slopes of Aspen Mountain today from 11am to noon and again from 1 to 2pm. He’ll be back for another downhill tour on Jan. 16, from 11am to noon. Participants are to meet at the guest services cabin at the top of the Silver Queen Gondola. Details at www.aspenhistory.org
TRUE NATURE RETREAT
True Nature hosts a weekend retreat to “release, awaken and align” beginning today at 5pm. Offerings are available individually or as a full package. Learn more at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
‘CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER’
Mt Cirque Entertainment presents “Curiouser and Curiouser,” an immersive aerial performance filled with illusions that “will leave you curious,” at Thunder River Theatre at 5:30pm and again at 8pm. Tickets at www.soprissoarers.com
SOUND JOURNEY
Danielle Klein leads a cosmic sound journey at True Nature at 6:30pm. Tickets at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“Song Sung Blue” continues at the Crystal Theatre tonight and tomorrow at 7pm and Sunday at 5pm (captioned).
SOUND HEALING
Zachary and Krista Cashin lead a vibrational sound healing journey at the Third Street Center from 7 to 9pm. Tickets at www.thecenterforhumanflourishing.org/events
IN PROGRESS P2
DanceAspen presents part two of its “Dance in Progress” series at TACAW at 7pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SAM GRISMAN PROJECT
Bass player Sam Grisman, son of David Grisman, leads his musician fans in a show at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
VARSITY HOCKEY
Glenwood Springs Demons varsity hockey faces off with the Rampart Rams at the Glenwood Springs Community Center rink at 7:30pm.
THE RESCUE BAND
Rock Island in Snowmass Village welcomes high-energy, rocking grooves with The Rescue Band at 9pm.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
RE-1 and RE-2 teachers are invited to hit the slopes on Sunlight for free today! Just bring a school ID and head to the ticket window at the resort.
CAREGIVER RELEASE
Trauma/tension release exercise professionals Jacy Sundlie and Lyndsey Sackett-Harder guide a “compassion fatigue” release and support session for caregivers and health workers from 9am to noon at the Third Street Center. Register at www.thecenterforhumanflourishing.org/events
‘MUNCHKIN MATINEE’
Youngsters are invited to a free screening of “Inside Out” at The Collective in Snowmass at 10:30am. Details at www.thecollectivesnowmass.com
‘TITS DEEP’
Sunlight Ski & Bike in Glenwood Springs screens “Tits Deep,” a film about fighting breast cancer, from 6 to 9pm.
CONTRA DANCE
Roaring Fork Contra Dance returns to the Carbondale Community School for a night of toe tapping. An instructional walkthrough begins at 7pm ahead of the dance from 7:30 to 9:30pm.
‘MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON’
TACAW screens “Mountains on the Moon” — “an immersive adventure film driven by the timeless music of the Grateful Dead” — at 8pm followed by a set from DJ Castanea.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
UPHILL CLINIC
Sunlight Mountain Resort hosts a clinic for people new to uphilling or looking to build confidence from 10am to 1pm. Passholders are eligible for a 20% discount. Register at www.sunlightmtn.com
LOVE AND FREEDOM
Author Michelle Zinanti talks about the book “CAPTURE!” at A Spiritual Center (Room 31 of the Third Street Center) from 10 to 11:30am.
MONDAY, JANUARY 12
INTRO TO TAI CHI
Colorado Mountain College offers a 12-week introduction to Tai Chi community education course every Monday at 10:30am through March 30 at the Lappala Center in Carbondale. Register at www.tinyurl.com/CMCTaiChi
HIGHLANDS SKI TOUR
Volunteer historian Dan Sadowsky guides a historic ski tour down Highlands Mountain from 11am to noon and again from 1 to 2pm. He’ll be back for another tour on Jan. 19, from 11am to noon. The group will meet at the guest services cabin outside of Merry Go Round. Details at www.aspenhistory.org
FOREST SOUND BATH
The Catto Center at Toklat hosts a sound bath and forest bathing experience from 5:15 to 6:30pm. Register at www.aspennature.org
SACRED BROTHERHOOD
Kyle Jason Leitzke guides the monthly Sacred Brotherhood conversation, an open meeting “for heart-centered male-identifying individuals committed to their personal growth and fulfillment,” from 6 to 7:30pm at True Nature. Details at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13
ARTIST LECTURE
Visiting artist Sharon Harper — a lens-based artist with works included at the Museum of Modern Art New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Denver Art Museum — speaks at Anderson Ranch Arts Center from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Register at www.andersonranch.org
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club meets at Carbondale Beer Works at 6:30pm.
FIRST DRAFT
Mitzi Rapkin records a fresh episode of the “First Draft” podcast at TACAW, interviewing author R.L. Maizes at 6:30pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
AZYEP CONCERT
Steve’s Guitars hosts a concert featuring The Half Cabs and Unrestricted, bands associated with the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program and the Rock and Roll Academy, beginning at 7pm.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
BUSINESSES & ICE
Mountain Action Indivisible invites business leaders to better understand Immigration and Customs Enforcement compliance audits and proper I9 practices from 8:30 to 9:30am at the Basalt Library. To register, email MountainActionIndivisible@gmail.com
“HAPPY FEET”
The Crystal Theatre celebrates early-release Wednesdays with films for kids this January! Catch “Happy Feet” at 3pm today and “Smallfoot” on Jan. 28 — same time, same place!
TEEN FLY TYING
The Basalt Library offers a fly tying club for teens from 3 to 4:30pm every Wednesday through April.
‘BEYOND BOATS & BONYTAILS’
Heather Lewin, director of science and policy at Roaring Fork Conservancy, presents “Beyond Boats and Bonytails: How Innovative Management of Ruedi Reservoir is Benefiting the Roaring Fork Watershed” at the Basalt Library from 5 to 6:30pm. Register at www.roaringfork.org
NEW YEAR’S PILATES
Alexandra Jerkunica continues a special Pilates offering at the Carbondale Library every Wednesday this month from 5:45 to 6:45pm. Register at www.gcpld.org
SAFE TRAILS
The Roaring Fork Valley Safe Trails and Pathway group meets at the Basalt Library at 6pm.
POTBELLY PERSPECTIVES
Rebecca Weiss gives the first lecture in Aspen Center for Environmental Studies’ Potbelly Perspectives series, “Across the Hemispheres: Birds Connect Us Through a New Sister Cities Exchange,” at Hallam Lake at 6pm. Register at www.aspennature.org
C.A.R.E. BINGO
Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E.) hosts a bingo fundraiser at Carbondale Beer Works at 6:30pm.
‘GWYNETH GOES SKIING’
As part of Aspen Gay Ski Week, the Wheeler Opera House presents “Gwyneth Goes Skiing,” an Awkward Productions comedy show, at 7:30pm tonight and Friday. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
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.
SOAP-MAKING
Join the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies for a soap-making workshop at Rock Bottom Ranch from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Registration 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
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
KILTRO
Kiltro, a Chilean-American band that wowed Mountain Fair, returns to Carbondale for the Pink to Black concert series at Thunder River Theatre with local opener Aggie Flores & The Wildflowers at 8pm.
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
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
POETS & WRITERS
The Carbondale Library hosts a group of poets and writers on the third Sunday of each month from 3:30 to 5pm.