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Garfield County Libraries hosted its Freedom to Read picnic, celebrating Banned Books Week, in Carbondale on Sept. 18. Readers will have another opportunity to celebrate banned and challenged books at the Rifle Library on Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
DEMENTIA CONVERSATIONS
Lisa Paige, a volunteer community educator with the Alzheimer’s Association, presents “Dementia Conversations” at Sopris Lodge from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Space is limited. Register at www.soprislodge.com/events
DROUGHT RESISTANCE
Master Gardener Debbie Martin teaches about making lawns and yards more drought resistant without breaking the bank (or your back). The presentation will be live at the Carbondale Library at 5 p.m. and online (registration at www.bit.ly/droughttalk).
ART OF CONVERSING
Sweet Cream Dreams in Carbondale hosts a free, community-building event designed to push you out of your comfort zone by engaging in meaningful conversation with strangers. No registration is necessary, the event runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
COAL BASIN HIKE
The Community Office for Resource Efficiency leads a hike up to the Coal Basin Mine Complex, where you will learn about one of the gassiest mines in Colorado and what’s being done about it, at 9 a.m. The hike is approximately nine miles roundtrip; to RSVP, send an email to monalouisenewton@gmail.com
PRIDE SOCIAL
Converse with LGBTQIA+ community members and allies every fourth Friday at 4 p.m. at the Glenwood Springs Library.
‘80S TEEN MOVIE NIGHT
The Basalt Library invites high schoolers to watch “The Breakfast Club” at 5 p.m. Attendees can dress up in ‘80s attire and bring a pillow and blanket. The film is rated R for language.
SQUARE DANCE
Sustainable Settings hosts a square dance from 6 to 9 p.m. To reserve your spot, call 970-9636107 or email rose@sustainablesettings.org
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Paonia’s Mountain Harvest Festival features free music in the park all weekend, beginning with Albert Cummings and A.J. Fullerton at 6 p.m. Check out the lineup at www.mountainharvestfestival.org
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“See How They Run” shows at the Crystal Theatre at 7:30 p.m. today, tomorrow and the following Wednesday and Thursday. A Sunday showing on Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. is captioned.
NEW HORIZONS
DanceAspen presents contemporary works by Danielle Rowe, Matthew Gilmore and Kaya Wolsey at the Wheeler Opera House at 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow. Tickets at www.bit.ly/DanceHorizons
JON CLEARY
The Arts Campus at Willits presents Jon Cleary performing solo at 8 p.m. Tickets at www.tacaw.org SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
SPRING GULCH VOLUNTEERING
The Mount Sopris Nordic Council summons volunteers to help with three projects from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For details, email info@springgulch.org
COFFMAN VOLUNTEERING
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers hosts a work day at Coffman Ranch, near Carbondale, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Senior Matters, together with Roaring Fork Audubon, will be installing birdhouses. Register online at www.rfov.org or by contacting Sue Zislis (480-532-4375)
NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY
Wilderness Workshop celebrates National Public Lands Day with a hike at Dinkle Lake from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register online at www.bit.ly/WWpubliclands
CRYSTAL JUBILEE
True Nature hosts a 15th anniversary celebration from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a silent auction, tours, activities and live music. Learn details at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
SUICIDE AWARENESS
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts a walk to raise awareness departing from the Glenwood Springs Community Center at 10 a.m.
MENTAL HEALTH FAIR
Aspen Strong hosts a community mental fitness fair in Paepcke Park, Aspen from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are needed! Email lindsey@aspenstrong.org for more info.
PRINTING WITH LIGHT
The Art Base hosts a two-day class about cyanotypes with Deborah Shannan from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Details and registration at www.theartbase.org
CELEBRATING TACAW
The Arts Campus at Willits celebrates its anniversary with “The Greatest Show on Earth”, an outdoor children’s show with puppets, magic and more, at 1 p.m. followed by “songs on the lawn” from 3 to 5 p.m. and The Motet performing at 8 p.m. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
BRINGING STORIES TO LIFE
Illustrator Erick Ingraham leads an interactive discussion about what goes into creating a children’s story book at 2 p.m. at the Carbondale Library.
CRMPI FUNDRAISER
Craft Coffee House hosts an evening of locally-sourced food, drinks and music with an artists’ silent auction and proceeds benefiting the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute. The fun begins at 5 p.m. and local ag workers are eligible for a discount. Tickets at www.bit.ly/CRMPIfunds
MOVING MOUNTAINS
As part of the Moving Mountains Summit, the Basalt Library presents a night of environmental films beginning at 6 p.m. Visit www.basaltlibrary.org for more info. For additional info regarding the summit, visit www.mountainsentinels.org/summit
THE MOTET
The Arts Campus at Willits celebrates its first anniversary with The Motet performing at 8 p.m. Tickets at www.tacaw.org SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
BREAK DANCING
Instructor Johier Begay leads beginners in a break dancing class at the Basalt Library at noon. Visit www. basaltlibrary.org for more info.
ART OF FARMING
Seed Peace and the Aspen Art Museum present “The Art of Mountain Farming” on the museum rooftop at 6 p.m. with local chefs from Bosq and The Farmer and Chef. All proceeds support Seed Peace — tickets at www.bit.ly/AAMSeedPeace
LIVE STORYTELLING
Writ Large presents “Field of Dreams”, a live storytelling event with Ali Margo, Dr. Barbara Freeman, Cari Eisenson, Kat McAfee and Raleigh Burleigh at The Collective in Snowmass from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free, RSVP to info@thecollectivesnowmass.com
SOUND BATH
Dr. Zachary Cashin leads a vibrational sound healing journey at the Third Street Center at 7 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
STATE LIBRARY
The Glenwood Springs Library will host the Colorado State Library for a one-day workshop highlighting programs and resources. The first session about tools for community research will be from 10 a.m. to noon. Then, a session about improving historic collections will take place from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
VEGAN POTLUCK
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts a plant-based potluck at the Third Street Center from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Questions? Email info@TCfHF.org
DEATH CAFE
Discuss anything related to death and hear from varying perspectives at the Basalt Library at 4 p.m. Visit www. basaltlibrary.org for more info. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
TALES OF THE UTES
Nina Gabianelli from the Aspen Historical Society and Skyler Lomahaftewa, a Northern Ute tribal member, present “Seasons of the Nuche: Tales of the Ute People” at the Basalt Library at 5:30 p.m. The Ute Traveling Exhibit will be on display at the library through September. Visit www.basaltlibrary.org for more info.
LINOLEUM + LIBATIONS
AspenOUT and The Art Base host Jim Harris teaching linoleum cut printmaking from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration at www.theartbase.org
ASPEN FILMFEST
The 43rd annual Aspen Filmfest kicks off with “Good Night Oppy” at the Wheeler Opera House at 7 p.m. The Festival continues through Oct. 1. More info at www.aspenfilm.org WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
SOUND BATH JOURNEY
Danielle Klein leads a “Sound Bath Journey” at Kula on Main from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Registration at www.kulayogaonmain.com/special-events
OFF TRAIL
Author Jane Parnell discusses her book “Off Trail” and how mountaineering has helped her heal from trauma at the Carbondale Library at 6 p.m.
A DYING WISH
The Center for Human Flourishing presents “A Dying Wish”, a documentary about an 80-year-old retired surgeon who decides to stop eating and drinking and “die with grace.” The film will screen at the Third Street Center at 6:30 p.m. FURTHER OUT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
STORYTIME
The Carbondale Library hosts in-person storytime for young children and their adults every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
INDIGENOUS JAZZ
Delbert Anderson fuses together music from his Navajo roots with jazz. Along with his trio, Anderson will lead a workshop at the Basalt Library from 4 to 5 p.m., followed by a concert at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.basaltlibrary.org for more info.
HEARING HEALTH
Senior Matters presents “Hearing Health is more than Hearing” with audiologist Daria Stakiw live at the Carbondale Library and online at 6 p.m. Registration at www.bit.ly/HearingCdale
AIKIDO SEMINAR
Aikido master Matthew Addison teaches a mini-seminar at 13 Moons Ranch, south of Carbondale, from 6 to 7:45 p.m.
SPORTS
Roaring Fork High School’s volleyball team plays Basalt at home at 6:30 p.m.
WILD & SCENIC FILM
The Middle Colorado Watershed Council hosts its annual fundraiser, the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue at 6 p.m. The show will be repeated at the Ute Theater in Rifle on Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and more info, visit www.midcowatershed.org/filmfest FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
MINDFUL HIKING
Be truly present when hiking, and experience the power of intention and rhythm to align your brain, body and beliefs.
Saturday, 9am-12pm, 9/24 BEGINNING SCULPTURE
Learn how to think and design in 3-D to create a sculpture.
Mondays, 10am-1pm, 10/31-12/5 QUICKBOOKS
A series of classes starting with the basics and ending with an interactive workshop on 11/2.
Wednesdays, 9am-4pm
Quickbooks I: 9/28 NEW DATE
Quickbooks II & III: 10/12 & 10/19 SEED SAVING AND VEGETABLE GARDENING 101
Learn the basics to grow your own food, and how to save your heirloom flower and veggie seeds.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-8pm Seed Saving: 10/4 and 11/17 Veg. Gardening: 10/6 and 11/15 FASHION
An overview of the history, purpose design and construction of garments, and accessories.
Online Wed. 6-8pm, 10/12-11/16 TENSION & TRAUMA RELEASING
A series of exercises that release muscular tension, calm the nervous system, and encourage balance.
Sunday, 10:30-11:30am, 10/16-11/6 PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS
Learn to use your DSLR or film camera to “make” a photo - not just “take” a photo - and get off the automatic setting.
Mon. evenings, 10/10-24 and 11/5, plus Sat mornings, 10/22-10/29 FABULOUS FELTED SLIPPERS
Make your own custome slippers with local textile artist, Jill Scher.
Saturdays, 11/12-19 NOURISHING OURSELVES FOR WINTER
Learn how to make delicious, nourishing, medicinal foods to feed your soul through the winter.
Thursday, 6-8pm, 11/17 INTERMEDIATE PAINTING
Guided paintings in several different styles, plus fun techniques to add flair to your paintings. Also “free time” to work on your own projects.
Tuesdays, 11/2-12/14 All Mediums: 9am-12pm Watercolor: 1-4pm
FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER... coloradomtn.edu/community-education Carbondale Lappala Center • 690 Colorado Ave • 963-2172
PLANET EATER
Brian Colley and Andrew RobertsGray co-present an exhibit inspired by Godzilla at The Art Base through Oct. 29. The opening reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. with an artist talk at 5:30 p.m.
SPORTS
Roaring Fork High School’s soccer team plays Crested Butte at home at 6 p.m.
YOUTH FILM FEST
YouthZone hosts a watch party for this year’s Ascent Youth Film Festival at The Orchard at 6 p.m. Tickets at www.bit.ly/AscentFilm2022
ASPEN FILM IN CARBONDALE
The 43rd annual Aspen Filmfest screens “Good Night Oppy” at the Crystal Theatre at 7 p.m. On Oct. 1, “Farewell, Mr Haffmann” shows at 5 p.m. and “Broker” shows at 7:30 p.m. “Wildcat” will conclude the Carbondale screenings at 5 p.m. on Oct. 2. More info at www.aspenfilm.org
CONTRA DANCE
Potato Day kicks off with a Friday night contra dance at the Third Street Center at 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
POTATO DAY
Carbondale 113th Potato Day celebration returns to Sopris Park with a market and record sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. along with contests, live music and the traditional barbeque lunch. The Rotary Club will serve breakfast at 4th and Main from 8 to 10 a.m. where Tater Trot registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The parade will depart from 2nd Street at 10:30 a.m. and a Youth Gymkhana will be hosted at the Gus Darien Arena from 3:20 to 5:30 p.m.
By Jeanne Souldern Sopris Sun Correspondent
Aspen Film presents the 43rd annual Aspen Filmfest from Sept. 27 through Oct. 3 at Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House and Isis Theatre, and the Crystal Theatre in Carbondale.
The festival opens on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. with “Good Night Oppy” screening at the Wheeler Opera House. The fi lm tells the true story of the space rover, Opportunity, that was sent for a 90-day mission to Mars and ended up surviving for 15 years.
During festival week, students at Aspen Middle School will be treated to a screening of the fi lm. “Oppy” is also one of four Filmfest off erings at Carbondale’s Crystal Theater, screening on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.
Susan Wrubel, Aspen Film’s executive and artistic director, called it “a feel-good movie for all ages.”
Wrubel, in her sixth year of leading Filmfest, explained that what makes Aspen Filmfest unique is that it is a noncompetitive, invitation-only fi lm festival. “It gives us the luxury of cherry picking the fi lms that we want to showcase and highlight within our community,” she said.
Among the 16 off erings are awardwinning fi lms from South by Southwest, Telluride, Toronto, the Cannes and Venice fi lm festivals.
One addition to the lineup is a surprise screening on Oct. 2 of a fi lm making its world premiere the night before at the New York Film Festival. Without spilling the beans, Wrubel said, “I highly encourage people to seek [it] out because it deals with social justice, family and inequality.”
“Empire of Light” (Wheeler, Oct. 1, 2 p.m.) was written and directed by Sam Mendes and stars Olivia Colman, Colin Firth, Toby Jones and “a young, phenomenal actor who should be on everyone's radar — Micheal Ward — who's unbelievable,” Wrubel said.
Set in a broken-down cinema in the United Kingdom in the ‘80s, the fi lm follows the struggles of two characters — one dealing with racism and the other with mental illness. Wrubel shared, “They form this highly unlikely friendship as a result of the fact that they are both dealing with these two heavy issues.”
As a tribute to fi lm director, writer and producer Bob Rafelson, who died at the age of 89 at his home in Aspen on July 23, there will be a free community screening of “The Postman Always Rings Twice” (Wheeler, Sept. 29, 8 p.m.). This 1981 neo-noir thriller, starring Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange, is one of Rafelson’s most notable fi lms and playwright David Mamet’s fi rst foray into screenwriting.
In 1999, Rafelson was the fi rst person to receive Aspen Film’s Independent by Nature Award and, in 2019 on Aspen Film’s 40th anniversary, received Aspen Film’s fi rst-ever Lifetime Achievement Award.
A presentation, including fi lm clips of Rafelson’s life and work will also be shown, and family members in attendance will share their remembrances. Free tickets for the “Postman” screening are available on the Filmfest website.
A word to the wise fi lmgoer: Don't miss the matinees. There are some outstanding gems for daytime moviegoers that “are defi nitely not to be overlooked,” Wrubel said.
One matinee is “Wildcat” (Crystal, Oct. 2, 5 p.m.; Wheeler, Sept. 29, 5 p.m.), a documentary from the United Kingdom about a young British soldier who returns from Afghanistan with PTSD. He fi nds solace in the Amazon jungle by joining a wild cat rescue and fostering an orphaned baby ocelot to eventually return it to its natural habitat.
Another fi lm of note is Julia Mintz’s “Four Winters” (Isis, Oct. 1, 12 p.m.). Mintz will be in town for the screening of her fi rst feature documentary fi lm as director, writer and producer.
Working as a documentarian and art activist for two decades, Mintz said the inspiration for “Four Winters” came from a story of the Nazi invasion of Eastern Europe, when a young girl dug a ditch where she hid and then threw a hand grenade at the German front lines.
Mintz thought, ‘I want to make a movie about her,’ but then learned it wasn't just one girl in a solitary act of resistance, but over 25,000 people of all ages, known as partisans, who actively fought in an armed resistance from the primeval forests of Eastern Europe and beyond.
Ten years in the making, the fi lm focuses on partisan camps in the regions of Belarus, Lithuania and Ukraine, whose borders changed throughout the war. Mintz observed some relevant parallels, saying, “This is on the same dirt and soil that adults are fi ghting a war [in Ukraine] today.”
Festival passes, and individual screening tickets can be purchased at www.aspenfi lm.org, where you will fi nd a complete listing of fi lms.
Tickets for Crystal Theatre screenings may also be purchased for cash at Beer Works (647 Main St in Carbondale).
"Four Winters" filmmaker Julia Mintz took a flatbed scanner with her to interviews where partisans provided her images they had collected over their lifetimes, including the photo shown here. Those scanned images became a part of the film, “so the partisans participated in the collective archive that you see,” said Mintz. Courtesy photo
