X-stang
For the first time ever, the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Bustang will partner with X Games and Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) to provide a travel option for fans traveling from Denver to the X Games in Aspen through Sunday, Jan. 28. The Bustang West Line goes from Denver’s Union Station to Glenwood Springs five times daily. X Games commuters will be able to transfer to a RFTA bus at the West Glenwood Park and Ride. For more information, visit www.ridebustang.com
Wish Week
Basalt High School’s Student Leadership class is partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to make dreams come true for children battling critical illnesses. Taking place Feb. 5-10, Wish Week is replacing the school’s traditional Snowcoming Week. The highlight will be Friday’s basketball game, featuring fun half-time activities and a “miracle minute.” The Student Leadership class is seeking sponsorships and other support to make it a successful fundraiser. Visit www.site.wish.org/goto/BasaltWishWeek24 to contribute.
Great Expectations
Andrew Romanoff is bidding adieu to his role as executive director of Great Expectations, a source of guidance and support for new and expectant parents in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys. Romanoff is leaving the agency this month to lead Disability Law Colorado. Outgoing Great Expectations Board President Jenny Lindsay will step in as interim executive director while a hiring process commences. For more information, Lindsay can be contacted at jenny@greatexpectations.co
Farm fresh
Agricultural producers are encouraged to submit their listings for the 40th annual Farm Fresh Directory, published by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. The listing fee is $25 and the deadline is Feb. 29. More than 100,000 copies will be distributed statewide in June. More info at www.bit.ly/2024farmfresh
CORE funding
The Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) is funding up to $200,000 for construction projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Pitkin County and the Roaring Fork Valley part of Eagle County. In 2023, CORE awarded nearly $1 million to support 177 energy-saving projects. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for single-family homes, multi-family homes and commercial buildings, with priority given to organizations and individuals in childcare, education, nonprofits, local government, the energy efficiency industry, first responders, local workforce housing, active military, veterans and households under 150% the average median income. Learn more at www.AspenCORE.org/savings-finder
Food and coat drive
In the spirit of service inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., Colorado Mountain College is collecting non-perishable food and gently-used winter clothing donations through Jan. 31 at its Aspen and Carbondale locations. Questions? Call 970-236-0412.
AARP grants
AARP Colorado invites eligible nonprofits and governments to apply for their 2024 Community Challenge grant program. Ideal projects will help “make communities livable for people of all ages” by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital access and more. The deadline to apply is March 6, learn more at www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge
RFOV internship
High school students from Aspen to Parachute are invited to apply for a paid internship opportunity with Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers’ (RFOV) Youth in Nature Program. Participants will meet once a month from September 2024 to May 2025, with orientation in June and a backcountry hut trip in July 2024. No experience is necessary and all gear will be provided. Applications are due by April 12 at www.rfov.org/yin
Host a kid
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is seeking families to host a foreign exchange student, 15 to 18 years old, from one of 50 countries. ASSE also offers U.S. students the opportunity to live abroad. Learn more at www.asse.com, by calling 1-800-733-2773 or emailing asseusawest@asse.com
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Felina Cruz (Jan. 25); Kitty Bearden, Brian Colley, Alli Powell, Kat Taylor and Arick Zeigel (Jan. 26); Kaleb Cook, Laura McCormick Grobler and Elizabeth Ritchie (Jan. 27); Greg Albrecht, Sharill Hawkins and Carly Rosenthal (Jan. 28); Molly DeMarr and Noah Scher (Jan. 29); Ami Maes and Luca Rio Phelan (Jan. 30).
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 25
MORTALITY
Akaljeet Khalsa hosts “Conversations on Mortality” at True Nature from 4:30 to 6pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
KNIFE SHARPENING
Rolling Stone Knife Sharpening will offer their mobile knife sharpening services out of Botany Houseplant Shop tomorrow. Drop off a knife (or pruners or scissors) by 5pm today, wrapped in a towel or placed in a box, for pick-up on Saturday.
MUSHROOM CLUB
The Western Colorado Mycological Association meets at the Carbondale Library from 5:30 to 7pm. Dr. Amy Honan will present “A Fungal Odyssey: Unveiling the Mysteries of Mushroom Movement Through Space and Time.” The event is free and open to everyone.
NATURALIST NIGHT
Jennifer Back, retired National Park Service hydrologist of 21 years, presents “The Benefits of Wild & Scenic Rivers” at Hallam Lake at 6pm. The presentation will also be live streamed on the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Facebook page.
‘GAZA FIGHTS FOR FREEDOM’
Ceasefire Now Roaring Fork Valley screens “Gaza Fights for Freedom” at the Glenwood Springs Library at 6:30pm. The film will screen again at the Basalt Library on Feb. 1 at 6:30pm.
‘BOYS IN THE BOAT’
The Crystal Theatre shows “The Boys in the Boat” tonight at 7pm.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26
RESIDENT ARTISTS
Carbondale Clay Center introduces resident artists Molly Altman and Ashley Banegas at The Launchpad at 6:30pm.
‘POOR THINGS’
“Poor Things” opens at the Crystal Theatre tonight and continues tomorrow, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 with 7pm showings. Catch an earlier showing on Jan. 28 at 5pm.
SOPRIS THEATRE COMPANY
The Wheeler Opera House hosts Sopris Theatre Company for a one-night performance of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” at 7pm. For tickets, visit www.aspenshowtix.com
RON STEVEN HOUSTON
Ron Steven Houston performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27
SNOWSHOE HIKE
Wilderness Workshop and Defiende Nuestra Tierra host a snowshoe hike along the top of McClure Pass with gear provided. A caravan will depart from the Third Street Center at 9am. To sign up, visit www.bit.ly/Defiende2024
LIMITLESS LIVING
Joelene Ashker guides meditation and movement at True Nature from 10am to 1pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
‘GOODBOY’
Colorado Animal Rescue (CARE) presents “GOODBOY,” a movie by local filmmaker Ashley Mosher, at the Crystal Theatre at 4:30pm. Proceeds benefit CARE. Tickets are sold out.
SKI MOVIES
The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue hosts a ski movie film fest benefiting the Sunlight Winter Sports Club. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:30pm. Find details at www.gvrshow.com
LEFTOVER SALMON
TACAW hosts Leftover Salmon for some live “jamgrass” at 8pm. Sold out.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28
UNJUDGE SOMEONE
Age-Friendly Carbondale and Garfield County Libraries present The Human Library Project in partnership with The Aspen Institute, At Our Honest and Tom Karrel Coaching. The event goes from 10am to 1pm; sign up at www.bit.ly/human-library-carbondale
MONDAY, JANUARY 29
COMMON READER
Colorado Mountain College’s (CMC) 2024 Common Reader program kicks off a nine-month series of nonpartisan community conversations inspired by this year’s book: “The Bill of Obligations” by Dr. Richard Haass. Walter Isaacson will host Haass for a virtual conversation at noon with moderation by Mary Louise Kelly of National Public Radio. Free copies of the book are available at all CMC campuses while supplies last. To attend the virtual event, register at www.colomtn.me/47AL29D
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches Knitting Club convenes at the Carbondale Library at 1:30pm.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30
FLAKES TO FLOW
Jeff Derry, executive director of the Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies, presents “From Flakes to Flow: Unveiling the Dynamics of Snow, Water and Climate in Colorado” at the Basalt Library at 5pm.
BASALT YARN GROUP
Yarn crafters convene at the Basalt Library at 5pm.
FRENCH Á LA CARTE
Brush up on your French in this interactive, playful and practical four-week class, hosted every Tuesday at 6:30pm, through Feb. 20, at the Third Street Center. To register, email lamb.ericd@gmail.com
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club meets at Taco Bell in Glenwood Springs at 6:30pm.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31
STEP WITHOUT THE STEP
Linda Loeschen guides adults of all ages, with a focus toward seniors, in a gentle pilates and movement session at the Basalt Library at 11:30am. For more info call 970-927-4311 or email edewetter@basaltlibrary.org
TEEN FLY TYING
The Basalt Library hosts Teen Fly Tying Club, where 5th through 12th graders learn to tie their own flies and a bit about the aquatic life in local rivers and streams, at 3:30pm. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in the Iron Fly Competition on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Tipsy Trout. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
‘KISS THE GROUND’
Join 350 Roaring Fork for a screening of “Kiss the Ground,” a film about sustainable agriculture, at the Carbondale Library at 6pm.
MIDNIGHT RAINBOW
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies presents “Preserving the Dark of Night: Chasing the Midnight Rainbow” at Hallam Lake at 6pm. Photographer Ann Diggers and Martha Ferguson of WildSky Old Snowmass will talk about the importance of protecting the darkness of night. To register, visit www.aspennature.org
SNAP!
The Wheeler Opera House hosts Grue Jarm, a South Korean illusionist company, for a family-friendly magic show called “SNAP” at 6:30pm. The show will be followed by Aspen Santa Fe Ballet performing with MOMIX at 7:30pm. Tickets for both performances are at www.aspenshowtix.com
‘ORIGIN’
Aspen Film screens “Origin,” written and directed by Ava DuVernay and based on the book “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson, at the Isis Theatre at 7:30pm. Tickets and more info at www.aspenfilm.org
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1
ASPEN FILM
Aspen Film presents “State and Main” at the Isis Theatre at 7pm, followed by a live interview with actor William H. Macy.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2
COMPUTER BASICS
The Basalt Library offers an adult computer course where participants learn basic functions, so they can use their computers with confidence, at 3pm. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
ART RECEPTION
The Carbondale Clay Center hosts a reception for Joanne Seongweon Lee’s “Volume 1: Reshaping Roots” from 6 to 8pm.
SOPRIS SOARERS
The Launchpad presents “Wintery Wonders Showcase” by the Sopris Soarers at 6pm.
BLACK VIOLIN
The Wheeler Opera House presents the two-time Grammy nominated duo Black Violin at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
JAZZMONAUTS
Steve’s Guitars hosts The Jazzmonauts for a First Friday listening party at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3
TYPICAL GHOST
A new local band, Typical Ghost, performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
LIP SYNC BATTLE
The Roaring Divas compete with drag queens from Grand Junction in a lip sync battle extravaganza at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4
STAGE MANAGING 101
Dani Taylor of Thunder River Theatre Company guides a workshop that delves into the imperative role of a stage manager at TACAW at 1pm. Register at www.tacaw.org/calendar
WESTERN ALLIANCE
The Western Colorado Alliance of Garfield County hosts a kick-off meeting at the Rifle Library at 2pm, with childcare, Spanish-interpretation and food provided. To RSVP, visit www.bit.ly/Feb4GarCo
COWBOYS
The Carbondale Historical Society’s speaker series continues with “Cowboys” at KDNK (76 South 2nd Street) at 5pm. This event is live, in-person and free.
RANDOM CONVERSATIONS
Join in on the Lost Art of Random Conversations at the Carbondale Library at 6pm.
COMEDY NIGHT
Aspen Film teams up with Patio Night Live for its first-ever Comedy Night at the Isis Theatre at 7:30pm, featuring Beth Brandon, Miller Ford, Zoe Rom, Louis Beck and Ryan Honey. Tickets at www.aspenfilm.org
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5
MOVE FROM CENTER
Alexandra Jerkunica guides a four-week ballet barre and Pilates mat class. The class meets every Monday in February at 4pm at the Carbondale Library.
EIA OPEN HOURS
English in Action hosts open tutoring hours for English learners at the Basalt Library at 6pm.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club travels to Aspen’s Soldner Center for informal sketching and socializing at 6:30pm. RSVP by emailing rfdrawingclub@gmail.com