Friendly fair
The 53rd annual Mountain Fair quickly approaches! Find the main stage music lineup as well as volunteer opportunities and contests info at www.carbondalearts.com/mountain-fair
Juneteenth
Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera raised the Juneteenth flag at the Colorado State Capitol this week, stating, “On Juneteenth, we celebrate and honor the joy that this holiday has embodied in the Black community for more than 150 years.” Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Governor Jared Polis signed legislation declaring Juneteenth Colorado’s 11th official state holiday in 2022.
Ride-a-thon
The Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association is raising funds to improve the Crown Royale trail with an eight-day ride-a-thon. Mountain bikers can register at www.rfmba.org with a personal pledge then gather small pledges and donations to motivate them to ride as many miles as possible by June 22 ahead of a celebration with music by Typical Ghost at the Old Thompson Barn on June 23.
Detox facility
After years of planning, the new Garfield County withdrawal management facility opened in Glenwood Springs (2802 South Grand Avenue) on June 17. This nine-bed facility is operated by Mind Springs Health and provides 24/7 medical care for individuals experiencing withdrawal symptoms as a result of ceasing or reducing substance use. Funding partners include Garfield County, Valley View Hospital, El Pomar Foundation, the Grand River Hospital District, Roaring Fork School District, the Mind Springs Foundation and every Garfield County municipality.
Health survey
Valley View invites the community to fill out its Community Health Survey to help the medical nonprofit gauge our community’s needs. “The survey is part of Valley View’s work to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA),” a press release explained. “The CHNA occurs every three years to analyze the local healthcare needs, the use of local health care services and overall community health to best serve its patients.” Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/VVHenglish to complete the survey. The deadline to respond is July 12.
Public lands praise
Following the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) implementation of its final Public Lands Rule, with a heightened mission toward conservation, over 100 Western elected officials (including representatives from Pitkin and Eagle counties, Carbondale, Basalt and Glenwood Springs) sent a letter thanking Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland and the BLM, which oversees nearly 40% of public lands across the nation, for the decision. BLM proposed the Public Lands Rule in the Spring of 2023 and welcomed public comments for 90 days, receiving more than 216,000 responses.
Endangered species
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking public feedback on the draft process to select the species of greatest conservation need in its 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan. Public feedback will be accepted through July 9 at www.engagecpw.org
Save the bees
Generation Wild, a Great Outdoors Colorado program, is partnering with local libraries to distribute over 100,000 free packets of native wildflower seeds in an effort to support pollinator species while reconnecting kids with nature. According to the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, 20% of the state’s bumblebees are at risk of extinction. Seed packets can be picked up during regular business hours at any public library in the Valley.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Alyssa Barsanti, Robin Bundy, Ty Burtard, Todd Fugate, Arleen Ginn, Brandon Jones and Ernie Kollar (June 21); Jessica Kollar (June 22); Keith Edquist, Marc Loggins, Daniel Pulver, Hattie Rensberry, Donna Riley, Felix Tornare and Lauren Whittaker (June 23); Brian Keleher (June 24); Mark Burrows, Olivia Pevec and Michael Quint (June 25); Jaspen Mackin, Emilee Phelan, Zack Ritchie, Lucy Sontag and Jake Zamansky (June 26).
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THURSDAY, JUNE 20
SOLSTICE CEREMONY
WindWalkers hosts morning yoga, a sound bath and intention setting from 7 to 10am.
BOOK CLUB
The Third Thursday Book Club discusses “Fresh Water for Flowers” by Valerie Perrin at the Carbondale Library at 2pm.
‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’
Theatre Aspen continues its run of “Steel Magnolias” with showings today at 2pm and tonight at 7pm at the Hurst Theatre. The show runs through June 29. Visit www.theatreaspen.org for more info and showtimes.
STRAWBERRY DAYS
The 127th Strawberry Days, themed “Decades of Beats and Berries,” kicks off on Sixth Street with live music and more starting at 4pm. The festivities continue through the weekend, including the parade on Pitkin Avenue at 10am on Saturday, June 22. Visit www.glenwoodchamber.com for a detailed list of events.
WOMEN’S GROUP
HeadQuarters hosts the Common Roots Women’s Group at 6pm. More info at www.headq.org
SUN SOIREE
The Sopris Sun invites you to celebrate the summer solstice with a pizza bake and yard games at Carbondale’s community oven behind the Third Street Center. This free, family-friendly potluck takes place from 5 to 8pm. We’ll provide the pizza dough and non-alcoholic beverages, you can bring special topps or a side dish to share.
HANDLEBAR MUSIC
Rodrigo Arreguin performs at The Handlebar in River Valley Ranch at 5pm.
ART RECEPTION
The Red Brick Center for the Arts in Aspen presents an opening reception from 5 to 7pm for Annie Decamp’s “Roots Below the Surface” paintings collection and the “Fortune Teller” exhibit by multiple artists.
SONGWRITER SESSION
KDNK invites songwriters to an open mic in the backyard garden at 6pm.
DREAM WORKSHOP
Natalia Snider invites anyone interested in exploring their dream world to attend a free introduction to what dream work is and what to expect from a workshop or group at the Third Street Center at 7pm. This precedes an in depth workshop with Snider at 9am on June 22, also at the Third Street Center. Registration and more info at www.tcfhf.org
‘POTUS’
Thunder River Theatre Company’s latest production continues at 7:30pm Thursday through Saturday this weekend and next with Sunday matinees at 2pm. Find tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
JIM MESSINA
Folk rock musician Jim Messina performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org Friday night’s show is sold out.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
BIODYNAMIC WORKSHOP
Sustainable Settings hosts a Biodynamic 100 Year Anniversary Workshop and Celebration today and tomorrow from 9am to 4pm. More info at www.sustainablesettings.org
WORLD UNITY WEEK
Mateo Sandate and Shayla Paradeis, along with special guests Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron Bailey (joining via Zoom), lead a song circle at 6pm at the Third Street Center in recognition of World Unity Week. There is a virtual attendance option as well. More info at www.tcfhf.org
VAUDEVILLE
The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue opens its new summer show tonight at 6pm. Tickets and more info at www.gvrshow.com
ONE-ACT PLAYS
The Roaring Fork Repertory Theatre presents two one-act plays at the Carbondale library beginning at 7pm. The event will repeat on Saturday in Glenwood Springs at 4pm.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“The Bikeriders” opens at the Crystal Theatre tonight and repeats tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30pm. The Sunday matinee is at 5pm.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
HORSE SHOW
WindWalkers hosts an all-day benefit horse show today and tomorrow at Strang Ranch. Admission is free. To volunteer, contact heather@windwalkers.org or call 970-963-2909.
RFOV AT BOHR FLATS
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers and the Eagle River Coalition invite volunteers for a weekend overnight, with a mission to create Zeedyk rock structures in the Bohr Flats wetland area near Bond, Colorado, June 22 to 23. RFOV will provide breakfasts and dinners and can work with those who need gear. More info at www.rfov.org
MINDFUL PHOTOGRAPHY
Author and photographer Joe Van Wyk leads students through key steps from his newly released book, “The Mindful Photography Field Guide: 15 Smartphone Photography Practices for Inner Peace,” at The Art Base from 9am to noon. More info at www.theartbase.org
REDSTONE TOURS
The Redstone Historic Walking Tour is back, departing every Saturday at 10am from The Redstone Inn through the end of September. More info at www.historyredstone.org
PLEIN AIR
Redstone’s Plein Air Festival kicks off with artists displaying their pieces on the Boulevard from 10am to 2pm, followed by the awards ceremony at 2pm at the Redstone Gallery. The celebration continues Sunday, June 23 from noon to 6pm with more art sales, live music, wine tasting and more. For more information, visit www.redstonegallery.art
ART BOUND
The Carbondale Clay Center debuts “Art Bound: The Premier Tour,” where folks are toured around to various artist studios and galleries on the Aspen Party Bus. Libations are provided on the bus and during a reception. The bus departs from the Clay Center at 1pm. Register at www.carbondaleclay.org/artbound
REDSTONE CONCERT
The Magical Moments Summer Concert Series kicks off at Redstone Park with a John Denver tribute set by Brad Fitch at 6pm.
CREEKBED
Steve’s Guitars presents Creekbed performing “magic-folk” at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SALSA NIGHT
Mezcla Socials presents Salsa Night at TACAW with guest musical group Lulada Club at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SUNDAY, JUNE 23
SUNDAY SESSIONS
KDNK DJ Da Walrus spins psychedelic cumbia and Afro Mexican beats at El Dorado from 4 to 7pm.
MUSIC AT THE HANDLEBAR
The Sopris Mountain Boyz bluegrass band performs at The Handlebar in River Valley Ranch at 5pm.
MONDAY, JUNE 24
THEATER STORYTIME
Theatre Aspen invites 2 to 5 year olds to the Hurst Theatre Lobby for games, music and storytelling every Monday at 10:30am through Aug. 12. More info at www.theatreaspen.org/storytime
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches Knitting Club convenes at the Carbondale Library at 1:30pm.
BOOK CLUB
The Glenwood Springs library hosts its last-Monday book club at 2pm. For more information, call 970-945-5958.
PLANT-BASED POTLUCK
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts a plant-based potluck at the Third Street Center at 6:30pm. More info at www.tcfhf.org
MEDITATION MONDAY
Meditate and hear the teachings of the Buddha at 13 Moon Ranch, south of Carbondale, at 7pm. More info at www.roaringforkinsight.org/events
MINOR GOLD
Minor Gold performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
TUESDAY, JUNE 25
KIDS YOGA
Youngsters are invited to practice yoga, mindfulness and breathing at the Basalt Library at 10:30am. The session is primarily meant for 4-10 year olds, but all ages and family members are welcome. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
STEVE WEEKS
Steve Weeks, an award-winning songwriter and musician, presents a musical special for children at the Carbondale Library at 11am and the Glenwood Springs Library at 2pm.
RFOV AT DOC’S
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers continue trail maintenance at the Linwood Cemetery and Doc Holliday Trail at 4pm. Learn more and how to participate at www.rfov.org
‘TAKING VENICE’
As part of the Aspen Art Fair, Aspen Film partners with 74tharts to present “Taking Venice,” a documentary about the 1964 Venice Biennale, at the Isis Theater at 5pm.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Kimberly Morgan York performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26
BIKE IN BASALT
The Town of Basalt hosts Bike to Work Day with free coffee and food at Basalt River Park and Triangle Park in Willits from 7:30 to 9:30am with giveaways and raffle prizes. Beginning at 4pm, people are invited to decorate their bikes at the library for a parade at 5pm leading into the Feeding Giants and Annabelle’s Curse concert in Basalt River Park.
TUNES AND TALES
The children’s librarian at the Basalt Library reads stories while musicians from Aspen Music Festival and School play along at 10:30am.
BIKE THERE
Garfield County hosts BikeThere! in coordination with Colorado’s Bike to Work Day with events at all county libraries from 3 to 6pm. Find all the details at www.garfieldcleanenergy.org/bikethere
LAWN BASH
Aspen Public Radio presents Lawn Bash 2024, a celebration of community, from 3 to 6pm. Local nonprofits will showcase volunteer opportunities and a panel discussion will explore democracy and civic participation.
GARY SPRINGFIELD
Lisa McKenzie hosts a livestream event with Gary Springfield, author of the book “Source Dialogues: The Miracle Mechanism of Manifestation,” at 6:30pm at the Third Street Center. Gary presents a teaching on the Star Tetrahedron then leads a meditation session for people present and online. More info at www.tcfhf.org
THURSDAY, JUNE 27
TEEN YOGA
The Basalt Library hosts a teen yoga session at the library from 1 to 2pm. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
ASPEN PRIDE
The City of Aspen, Aspen One, the Aspen Chamber Resort Association and the Aspen Music Festival and School host the second Community Pride Celebration at the Klein Music Tent from 4 to 7pm. More info at www.aspenmusicfestival.com
ENNEAGRAM
Lori Mueller teaches all about the enneagram from 5:30 to 7:30pm at True Nature. To register, visit www.truenaturehealingarts.com
ADVENTURE STORYTIME
Locals share their adventure stories around a campfire at the Basalt Library from 5 to 7pm. Come with a story of your own and hear a plethora of others. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
TACAW GALA
Robert Randolph headlines TACAW’s fundraiser gala which begins with a cocktail reception at 5pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
GARDEN TOUR
Take a tour of True Nature’s Peace Garden from 8 to 8:45am. RSVP at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
MARBLE EXTRAVAGANZA
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers hosts a weekend campout in Marble full of stewardship projects, learning opportunities and fun times hanging out. It begins at 9am today and concludes on Sunday at 3pm. Register for free at www.rfov.org
‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’
Theatre Aspen’s high school ensemble performs Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” on the lawn of the Basalt Library at 3:30pm. All are welcome to this free performance.
VETERANS FILM
WildWalkers presents “H.O.O.V.E.S. Healing Our Veterans” at the Isis Theater in Aspen at 5pm. A panel discussion will follow. To learn more, email natasha@windwalkers.oeg or call 970-963-2909.
VALLE MUSICO
Valle Musico performs jazz at Triangle Park in Willits at 5:30pm.
SOUND HEALING
Zachary Cashin takes attendees on a vibrational sound healing journey at the Third Street Center at 7pm. More info at www.tcfhf.org
ERIK STUCKY
Steve’s Guitars presents Erik Stucky at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
YOGA AND SOUND
True Nature hosts Metamorphosize, a half-day yoga and music retreat combining music with voice from 10am to 2:30pm. Tickets at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
LAURA PRITCHETT
Award-winning Colorado author Laura Pritchett presents her newest novel, “Playing with Wildfire,” at the Carbondale library at 10am.
RELAUNCH PARTY
Sol del Valle unveils its new logo with a relaunch party at the Glenwood Springs Library from 4 to 8pm with food and music. The event is free and open to all.
SOLDER CENTER
Heather Swan, a naturalist, artist and educator, presents “The Need for Interconnection” free at the Aspen Chapel from 5 to 6:30pm. She will then host a full-day writing workshop at the Soldner Center on Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Registration and details at www.soldnercenter.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 30
REALIGN RELATIONSHIPS
Meghan and Jamie Gilroy lead a half-day retreat focused on realigning and strengthening partnerships from 10am to 2pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
SUNDAY SESSIONS
KDNK DJs Saranade and Leslie Johnson spin downtempo and acid jazz music at El Dorado from 4 to 7pm.