I Am Me
VOICES and Stepping Stones are teaming up to offer Youth Queer VOICES Summer Residency, a program “that explores questions of identity and belonging in a supportive, creative and validating environment with peers” featuring teachers from various artistic backgrounds. This is a free, eight-week program designed for students, ages 12 to 18, who are in the midst of discovering their true selves. Spanish interpretation is available. To learn more about this opportunity, visit www.voicesrfv.org
Lost Sheepherder Gulch
The Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board (CGNAB) unanimously approved a name change for a gulch in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. “‘Dead Mexican Gulch’ is now officially renamed ‘Lost Sheepherder Gulch,’ a change made at the behest of the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners and necessitated because the original name is ‘considered offensive,’ according to a proposal by the CGNAB,” a county press release explained. The name comes from a gravesite in the gulch with a gravestone that reads, “Jose Velarde, killed by lightning, summer 1922.” It’s more than likely that “Velarde” was a misspelling and it’s, in fact, the resting place of Jose Belardi, a sheepherder who “may have murdered two fellow sheepherders,” according to History Colorado, “before being struck by lightning.”
Sweetwater Lake
The Forest Service hosts a public open house to answer questions regarding the Sweetwater Lake Recreation Management and Development Project Environmental Impact Statement from 6 to 9pm on Thursday, June 7 at the Gypsum Recreation Center. The Forest Service is accepting public comments in regard to the proposed management of Sweetwater Lake through Aug. 5. The proposal would authorize a 20-year special use permit to Colorado Parks and Wildlife to implement and maintain improvements, including: a new campground and day-use area, equestrian facilities and trails, cabins and lodge buildings, administrative facilities and improved lake access. For more information and to submit a comment, visit www.tinyurl.com/Sweetwater-Lake
Airport drills
Perhaps you’ve noticed some smoke, or even flames, during your commute past the Aspen Airport this week? That’s because the airport’s Sardy Field Fire Department has been conducting emergency response exercises. The training will culminate on June 7 when Sardy Field and mutual aid partners conduct a triennial exercise required by the Federal Aviation Administration for the airport to maintain its Commercial Operating Certificate.
Garden plot
The Carbondale Community Garden at the corner of Hendrick Drive and Holland has an 11-foot by 21-foot plot available with irrigation from the Town’s ditch. Interested folks can email 516kware@gmail.com with their name and phone number.
CRMPI classes
The Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute has openings for its summer and fall weekend workshops covering greenhouse and edible landscape design. Don’t delay, the summer workshop is June 15-16. Visit www.crmpi.org for more information and to register.
I-70 closures
The Colorado Department of Transportation announced that I-70 will be closed in both directions — from Exit 247 to Exit 248 — from 8pm to 6am the nights of June 5 and June 11 (reopening the mornings of June 6 and 12) to improve drainage by installing new pipes beneath the highway as part of the I-70 Floyd Hill Project. There will be partial night closures between June 6 and 11, but traffic will continue. During the full closures, eastbound motorists can detour onto Highway 40 to County Road 65 (Exit 248) to reenter eastbound I-70; westbound motorists will be routed to County Road 65 (Exit 248) then travel west on 40 to the Homestead Road (Exit 247) on-ramp.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Lisa Goddard, John Klusmire and Illene Pevec (June 6); Jenn Roeser and Gayle Wells (June 7); Burk Golden, Tyler Vaughan and Diane Zastrow (June 8); Jared Ettelson, Chad Knaus, Rock Leonard and Henry Ortiz (June 9); Rachael Boyle (June 10); Sophie Catto, Emmy Lerma, Ben Meckley, Lorraine Morrison, Paul Sutro and Jonathan Waterman (June 12).
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THURSDAY, JUNE 6
MARBLE MUSEUM
The Marble Historical Society’s museum is open Thursdays through Sundays from 11am to 4pm at 412 West Main, Marble.
SKYROCKET ADVENTURE
Students entering fifth to eighth grade are invited to create and launch bottle rockets from the lawn of the Basalt Library at 1pm. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
LIBRARY MEETING
The monthly Garfield County Libraries board meeting takes place at the Carbondale Library at 2pm.
PAW & CONES
Colorado Animal Rescue brings pups to Sopris Lodge for an extra sweet ice cream social from 3 to 4pm. Register by calling 970-456-6871.
JAZZ IMPROV
Instrumentalists and singers of all ages are invited to an introductory improvisation workshop with Rhythm Future Quartet at the Basalt Library at 3pm. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
COUNTRY MUSIC
Courtney Grieger performs a pre-rodeo show at El Dorado from 5 to 7pm.
HANDLEBAR
Rodrigo Arreguin plays at The Homestead in River Valley Ranch from 5 to 7pm.
RODEO
Carbondale’s Wild West Rodeo gets underway every Thursday through the summer. Gates open at 5pm and a free shuttle service runs from The Orchard (110 Snowmass Drive) between 6 and 10pm.
DIGITAL MARKETING
True Nature advisor Kelly Cutler presents on digital marketing and search engine optimization from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Register for free at www.truenaturehealingarts.com/events
MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
Rhythm Future Quartet performs acoustic hot club swing music at the Basalt Library at 5:30pm.
PAINT AND SIP
Glenwood Springs’ Bluebird Cafe hosts a night of food, drinks and painting beginning at 5:30pm. To reserve a spot, call 970-384-2024.
ART WALK
Join Carbondale’s Public Art Commission for a tour of new public sculptures beginning at Town Hall at 5:30pm. An artists’ reception follows at Marble Distillery at 7pm.
COMMON ROOTS
The Common Roots men’s group meets at HeadQuarters in Basalt at 6pm.
VETERANS FILM
“The Girl Who Wore Freedom” shows at Movieland in El Jebel at 6pm. This documentary marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“Ezra” continues at the Crystal Theatre tonight, Saturday and June 12-13 at 7:30pm, Sunday at 5pm.
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
GEM & MINERAL SHOW
The Marble Gem & Mineral Show kicks off today and continues all weekend with vendors and free entertainment at Marble Mill Site Park.
EV ROADSHOW
The Plug It In Roadshow concludes in Carbondale with a free presentation at the Third Street Center at noon and opportunities to test drive electric vehicles and bikes from 4 to 7pm at Fourth and Colorado.
NATURE JOURNALING
Creatively document nature and get tips from others doing the same every First Friday at 1pm at the Carbondale Library. Questions? Call 970-963-2889.
FIRST FRIDAY
Carbondale Arts hosts an artists reception for “Xerocks and Potholes” and “Analog Nature” from 5 to 7pm.
MAKE A SPLASH
The Town of Carbondale will fundraise for the new pool at Chacos Park, with live music by Little Moses Jones, from 5 to 8pm.
COMMUNITY PARTY
Wilderness Workshop hosts its annual Community Party in Sopris Park from 5:30 to 8:30pm. This free event will feature live music and begin with a “Cattle Drive” parade down Main Street at 5:15pm.
PAIRINGS
The Carbondale Clay Center hosts a closing reception for its annual “Pairings” exhibit featuring the work of 23 ceramic artists, both local and national, from 6 to 8pm. Any purchase during the event comes with a redeemable beverage voucher.
SOUND JOURNEY
Zachary and Krista Cashin lead a healing sound journey at True Nature from 6:30 to 8pm. Tickets at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
ASPEN FRINGE FESTIVAL
Aspen Fringe Festival’s JUNEFEST kicks off with a dance expo at the Wheeler Opera House at 7:30pm. Day two will feature “Lyonesse,” a play by Penelope Skinner directed by Renee Prince, also at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
NATALIE SPEARS
TACAW celebrates the release of Natalie Spears’ first solo album at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
ASPEN MARKET
Aspen’s summer farmers’ market gets underway, every Saturday from 8:30am to 2pm.
ART HEALING
The Art Base hosts “Art, Healing, Hope” in partnership with HeadQuarters from 9:30 to 11:30am and 1 to 3pm.
RFOV
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers ventures to Aspen for seasonal maintenance along the Hunter-Smuggler Valley trail system from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The day will conclude with a free meal from an Aspen restaurant. Sign up at www.rfov.org/calendar
HERBS
Lisa Ganora teaches “Vitalist Herbalism” at True Nature from 11am to 3pm. Part one of this series will focus on building relationships with herbal allies. Tickets at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
HORSE HEALTH
Local veterinarians talk about equine first aid at the new Hoffman Hotel in Basalt from 2 to 4pm. Registration is required at www.RFVHorseCouncil.org
BLACKOUT
The Carbondale Library welcomes Blackout, a band inspired by ‘80s rock, skiing and Minecraft, performing at 2pm.
ASPEN POW WOW
The Aspen Indigenous Foundation hosts a Native American dancing and drumming showcase at the Sister Cities Plaza from 4 to 5:30pm.
PRIDE EXTRAVAGANZA
The Aspen Art Museum celebrates Pride month with a 21+ performance from 4 to 7pm with local divas, a fashion show and lip sync battle. RSVP at www.aspenartmuseum.org/calendar
MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN
Urban soul and hip hop artist Little Moses Jones performs at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park at 6pm.
BOOK CHAT
Colorado author Shelley Read talks about her best-selling book, “Go as a River,” at White River Books at 7pm.
BRAD COLERICK
Brad Colerick performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. For tickets, visit www.stevesguitars.net
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
LIVE MUSIC
The Sopris Mountain Boyz, a local bluegrass and folk band, performs at 5pm at The Handlebar/Homestead in River Valley Ranch.
MONDAY, JUNE 10
BLOOD DRIVE
The Vitalant mobile blood drive stops at the Basalt Library from 11am to 2:30pm. Register at www.bit.ly/VitalantJune10
KNITTING CLUB
The In Stitches Knitting Club meets at the Carbondale Library at 1:30pm.
READING IN SPANISH
Angélica Breña invites you to practice reading Spanish at the Basalt Library from 5 to 6:30pm.
AIKIDO
Crystal River Aikikai practices at 13 Moons Ranch from 5:15 to 6:15pm. Details at www.CrystalRiverAikikai.com
CLIMATE CONVERSATION
Rocky Mountain Institute and the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies host a climate conversation ahead of COP29 at TACAW at 6pm. Register for free at www.tacaw.org
GROUP MEDITATION
Roaring Fork Insight hosts a group meditation and wisdom sharing at 13 Moons Ranch from 7 to 8:30pm.
TUESDAY, JUNE 11
LOCOMOTION
Juggling champion, theater artist and physics aficionado Peter Davison performs at the Basalt Library at 10:30am.
MOD’S MOCKTAILS
Basalt Library invites teens to Mod’s Thai House where they will learn to craft mocktails and culinary delights. Registration is required at www.basaltlibrary.org/events-calendar
PUPPET SHOW
Garfield County Libraries presents a bilingual puppet show with Brillantina Puppet Theater in Carbondale at 11am and Glenwood Springs at 2pm.
GOOGLE TIPS
Learn about getting the most out of Google Photos with a presentation at the Basalt Library at 3pm.
FINANCIAL STRENGTH
HeadQuarters teaches about financial strength and wellness from 6 to 7:30pm.
DANA COOPER
Singer-songwriter Dana Cooper performs at Steve’s Guitars at 7:30pm as part of an album release tour for “The Ghost of Tucumcari.” Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12
FARMERS’ MARKET
The Carbondale Farmers’ Market is in swing, every Wednesday from 10am to 3pm.
BUSINESS WORKSHOP
Basalt Library hosts a business workshop for women from 11:30am to 1pm.
ENGLISH IN ACTION
English in Action hosts a tutor orientation training at the Pitkin County Library from 5 to 8pm.
IKEBANA
The Aspen Art Museum presents “Introduction to Ikebana: Elements and Principles of Japanese Floral Design” with Eileen Kay at 5:30pm. For tickets, visit www.aspenartmuseum.org
REEL ROCK 18
Reel Rock brings climbing films to the Carbondale Library for a 6pm screening.
RON FUNCHES
Comedian Ron Funches performs at TACAW at 7pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
JEN HOWARD
Jen Howard performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
BOTANICAL TINCTURING
Elderberry’s in Paonia offers a four-day class on crafting potent herbal tinctures. Details at www.elderberrysfarm.com
BREATHWORK
Davis Cowles leads a men’s ceremonial breathwork circle at True Nature from 10am to noon. Registration at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
LAURA PRITCHETT
The Carbondale Library hosts a book discussion at 2pm in preparation for a meet-the-author event with Laura Pritchett on June 29.
BANNED BOOK CLUB
Basalt Library’s Banned Book Club talks about “Gender Queer” at 4pm.
CPR CLASS
Basalt Library hosts a bilingual CPR class with the American Red Cross at 5:30pm.
SWEETGRASS
True Nature hosts a discussion group for Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Braiding Sweetgrass” book from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Registration at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
VAUDEVILLE BENEFIT
The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue raises funds for the Children’s Miracle Network tonight and tomorrow. Doors open at 6pm.
DONNA LEE HUMBLE
Holistic wellness practitioner Donna Lee Humble presents on uncovering our natural state of peace and authenticity at the Glenwood Springs Library at 6pm.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Bluegrass luminary Rebecca Frazier performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
WAKE THE VOICE
Liat Arochas teaches a workshop exploring the power of discovering our unique voice from 10am to noon. Registration at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
TGIF
Carbondale Library invites tweens (ages 8 to 13) to stop by the library at 2pm for fun activities. For details, call 970-963-2889.
PUNCH PATRIARCHY
Thunder River Theatre Company presents a free women’s self-defense class at the Carbondale Rec Center from 2:30 to 4pm. Register at www.bit.ly/TRTCdefense
POTUS
Thunder River Theatre Company’s latest production opens at 7:30pm continuing this, next and the following weekend. Find tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
N3PTUNE
TACAW celebrates Pride month with a dance party featuring N3PTUNE at 8pm.
RODNEY RICE
Steve’s Guitars presents Rodney Rice performing at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
HERE TO THERE
Deb Shannan leads a “photo walk journey” through Basalt, collecting images to then collage in a journal, from 9:30am to 3:30pm. To register for this monthly offering, visit www.theartbase.org
TAYLOR SWIFT
New Castle Library hosts an “all-things Taylor Swift” party from 2 to 4pm. The event is geared toward tweens and teens, but all ages are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
LOCO FANDANGO
The Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park presents El Loco Fandango performing ZZ Top covers from 6 to 9pm.
SUNDAY, JUNE 16
BASALT MARKET
The Basalt Sunday Market begins today and continues every Sunday through Sept. 29, from 10am to 2pm.
SUNDAY SESSION
KDNK DJ Galaxina spins funk and soul music at El Dorado from 4 to 7pm.
CINDY KENNEDY
Tonight is your final chance to catch the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue’s spring show, benefitting local Cindy Kennedy to offset medical bills from a long battle with cancer. There will also be a silent auction. Doors open at 5pm.ECSTATIC DANCE
The 13 Moons Ranch, south of Carbondale, hosts an ecstatic dance with DJ Dustin Eli from 6 to 8pm. Questions? Contact alyahowe@me.com