RFV Events: January 1-13, 2018
Hello 2018!
Farewell holiday wrapping paper, delicious and abundant cookies, turkey leftovers and all the rest. It's a new year! Here's a look at what's coming up for the first two weeks of January in the Roaring Fork Valley.
ASPEN
Emancipator at Belly Up, January 1
Karaoke With Sandman At Ryno's, January 1
Ullr Nights at Elk Camp, January 2
Take an evening gondola ride up to Elk Camp for outdoor winter activities such as tubing, riding the new Breathtaker Alpine Coaster, snowbiking, s'mores and hot chocolate by the bonfire.
Full Moon Dinner at the Cliffhouse, January 2 CANCELLED
Skin or hike up Tiehack on Buttermilk to dinner at Cliffhouse under the full moon. À la carte dinner options, snacks and a cash bar.
Railroad Earth at Belly Up, January 2-4
Heather A. Hoeksema, "Singular Butterfly", January 4
Heather A Hoeksema's, "Singular Butterfly" celebrates a holistic approach towards architecture by introducing a new concept, tectonic energy calibration, which enfuses Nature with our artificial architectural environments we currently live within.
Nudes and Brews at Aspen Shakti, January 4
A figure drawing session at Aspen Shakti. $15. BYO art supplies.
Friday Morning Uphill Breakfast Club, January 5
New this year, the Cliffhouse restaurant, located at the top of Buttermilk Mountain, will play host to a Friday Morning Uphill Breakfast Club in which uphill skiers will be able to enjoy breakfast in the restaurant after hiking up the mountain.
Marz Timms at Grey Lady, January 5
As seen on the Netflix original series, Easy. Show starts at 10:30pm. No cover.
Jauz: Mountain Takeover at Belly Up, January 5
Nick Swardson at Belly Up, January 5-6
Gwyn's Bring on the Snow Ullr Party, January 6
Music, food and drink specials, and lots of snow dancing at Gwyn's High Alpine starting at 1:30pm. Prizes including a Champagne Breakfast for two!
Marble Bar Aspen Grand Opening, January 6
The grand opening of Marble Distilling Co.'s new tasting room in the Hyatt Residence Club Grand Aspen.
Apres with Spore Favore at Home Team BBQ, January 6
Spore Favore takes to the stage for a special apres performance Saturday, January 6 from 4-7.
Warren Miller's "Line of Descent" at the Wheeler, January 6
Steve Aoki at Belly Up, January 6
Here Come the Mummies at Belly Up, January 8
Karaoke With Sandman At Ryno's, January 8
Australian Appreciation Week at Aspen Snowmass, January 8-12
For the fifth year in a row, Aspen Snowmass will host Australian Appreciation Week, Jan 8-12, 2018, to honor the thousands of Australian guests that travel to Colorado to experience Aspen Snowmass. The resort celebrates this loyalty with a week full of all things Australia, including exclusive First Tracks, Vegemite toast, Snags and Lamington cake, parties, Green & Gold décor, treats from the Sled Mobile Kitchen, après, and more.
Winter Words with Alice McDermott, January 9
The first Winter Words event of the season, featuring National Book Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Alice McDermott.
Masterpiece Mine - Paul Gauguin, January 9
Enjoy wine and appetizers as you mimic the masters with friends at the Red Brick Center for the Arts. $44/person.
Vision & Values Workshop, January 10
Complimentary. Create and manifest what you want your 2018 to look like!
Potbelly Perspectives: Hunting for Magic in Scandinavia, January 10
Sarah Uhl, an artist and illustrator from Carbondale, will share photos and watercolor paintings from a 3-week voyage to Iceland, Ireland, Norway and Wales.
Physics Cafe with Aspen Science Center, January 10
FREE. The ASC has created a family-friendly, fun, and informal pre-lecture gathering, where everything is accessible to the bright middle schooler on up — from the food, to the physicists, to the informal conversations. The Physics Cafes are designed to bring the thrill of exploration, the joy of discovery, and the excitement of sharing big ideas (and cookies) to every student, adult, and family in the Roaring Fork Valley!
The New Mastersounds at Belly Up, January 10
Science of Cooking, January 11
Learn about food preparation while you enjoy a three-course meal paired with wine. This ongoing series combines the science and art of cooking with the joy of delicious food, wine and conversation while you learn some new ideas to impress your friends.
Aspen U Speaker Series, January 11
Featuring rock climber and business entrepreneur Matt Segal. Doors open at 5:30pm for cocktails at the Limelight.
Laidback Luke at Belly Up, January 11
School of Rock, the Musical, January 11-13
Theatre Aspen School, in association with Rock and Roll Academy - Roaring Fork, presents the Winter Conservatory Production of School of Rock.
Wintersköl, January 11-14
Aspen’s annual “toast to winter”, the 67th annual event includes a canine fashion show, Wintersculpt, a torchlight parade on Aspen Mountain, fireworks and more.
Friday Morning Uphill Breakfast Club, January 12
Susan McCoy, "The Infamous vs. The Notorious: Memories of Aspen, January 12
Susan McCoy will be presenting and signing her book, "The Infamous vs. The Notorious: Memories of Aspen in the 1970s-1980s", which depicts everyday life, from the 1970s through the 1980s, in Aspen.
Ullr Nights at Elk Camp, January 12
Aspen Laugh Festival presents Matt Iseman, January 12
Annual 80's Snow Jam feat. The Spazmatics at Belly Up, January 12
Repair is a Radical Act, January 12-14
Learn to patch your gear, re-waterproof your shells, fix a zipper, protect your winters.
Coldwell Banker Mason Morse Town Race Series, January 13
Giant Slalom
The Flamingo 2018, January 13
Aspen Education Foundation annual fundraiser at St. Regis Aspen.
Birdtalker - Wheeler Wins Appreciation Concert, January 13
Brett Dennen at Belly Up, January 13
Ghastly at Belly Up, January 13
Aspen Ice Spectacular, January 13-14
This years shows will be featuring another cast of amazing professional skaters as well as our local Revolutions Skating Club kids.
SNOWMASS
Pigskin w/ Slow Groovin, January 2
$2 Pork Sliders and $2 Rib bones. $3 PBR, Bud, Coors Lt, $5 well drinks and house wines for all uphillers. 50% off demos, first-come first-serve basis.
Ullr Nights at Elk Camp, January 5
Pigskin w/ Slow Groovin, January 9
Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, January 10-14
U.S. Snowboard Team and U.S. Freeski Team compete to punch their tickets to the Olympic Winter Games in the 2017-2018 iteration of the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix.
Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series, January 12
DJ Z-Trip at Snowmass Base Village. FREE.
Mighty High Tide at Slow Groovin, January 12
Starlit Trek & Dinner, January 13
a 1.2-mile snowshoe or cross-country ski tour around the Snowmass Golf Course with stops along the way for cocoa and cookies at Anderson Ranch Arts Center.
BASALT
Thunder and Rain at The Temporary, January 5
Comedian Andy Haynes at The Temporary, January 6
January Creativity Club, January 10
Amy Goodman Lecture & Book Signing at The Temporary, January 12
EL JEBEL
Karaoke With Sandman At Bowlounge, January 2
Karaoke With Sandman At Bowlounge, January 9
CARBONDALE
Sacred Intentions for the New Year with Eaden & Deva Shantay and River Morgan, January 1
Join River Morgan for an inspirational, heart-centered, yoga class from 10am-11am and then enjoy a cup of chai with the community. At 11:30am, set your intention for the coming year with an hour of Bhakti (Devotion) with Eaden and Deva, featuring sacred chant, journaling and teachings to bring in the New Year with intention and focus.
StoryArt, January 2
Infant & Toddler Storytime, January 3
First Wednesday Book Club, January 3
Karaoke With Sandman At The Black Nugget, January 4
Cultivating a Daily Practice with Deva Shantay, January 5
Join Deva for an inspirational two-hour class, held once-a-month, designed to guide students through intention setting, asana, meditation, and journaling.
Leather & Letterpress, January 5
Learn how to make your own letterpress printed leather bracelet!
Life Patterns & their Meaning with Helena Hurre, January 5
Participants will engage in a variety of artistic processes designed to explore the 7 year rhythms of human biography.
TRTC's Consensual Improv, January 5
TRTC's Consensual Improv! takes the stage for hilarious improv games, audience interaction and good times. Purchase tickets early - these shows sell out!
Peter Irish presents "Feets of Comedy" Theater Show, January 5
Peter brings his mix of world class juggling, stunts, comedy, action, and adventure to the Waldorf School of the Roaring Fork Theater to kick off their 2018 Circus Arts program.
Pearl & Wood at Steve's Guitars, January 5
The Goodman Band at The Nugget, January 5
The Bradman live at The Nugget, January 6
Yoga, Meditation and Hot Springs, January 7
Start the New Year with yoga, meditation and the nourishing effects of the hot springs at Avalanche Ranch. In this day long retreat we will explore practices that serve to quiet the mind, and revitalize the body.
Movie and Chili Night, January 7
Movie and Chili Night hosted by Davi Nikent, Center for Human Flourishing, Ardis Hoffman, founder of Heart Healthy Meals, and Peter Goldstein founder of Just1Thing4Health.com – a “baby steps” approach to your new WFPB lifestyle.
Free pool all day Sunday at The Black Nugget, January 7
Kelsey Freeman - Speaker Series at CRMS, January 9
Infant & Toddler Storytime, January 10
Makerspace and Lunch, January 10
Karaoke With Sandman At The Black Nugget, January 11
38th Annual Valley Visual Art Show, January 12
oin Carbondale Arts in celebrating the artists of the Roaring Fork Valley during the Opening Reception of the 38th Annual Valley Visual Art Show on Friday, January 12 from 6 to 8pm at Carbondale Arts’ R2 Gallery located in the The Launchpad (76 S. 4th Street).
Life Patterns & their Meaning with Helena Hurre, January 12
To the Ends of the Earth Screening, January 12
A documentary film which explores extreme energy, breaking free from fossil fuels, divestment and the future of the industry.
Rassle the Castle: Fat Bike and Snowshoe Race, January 13
Join Aloha Mountain Cyclery and Carbondale Recreation in Redstone for some fun and friendly races! Proceeds help benefit more activity-based events for the Roaring Fork Community, the Redstone Community Association, and the Calaway Young Cancer Center.
GLENWOOD SPRINGS
New Year’s Day Yoga Nidra, January 1
What do you dream of being? Make your dreams into realities through Yoga Nidra meditation.
Storytime, January 2
StoryArt, January 4
SKIER Appreciation DAY, January 5
31st Annual Skier Appreciation Day at Sunlight Mountain Resort. $20 lift tickets. Best SUPER HERO/VILLAIN contest.
Ski Mountaineer Race Camp, January 5-7
This camp is most focused on gaining efficiency in the mountains. Whether for you favorite backcountry tour, preparation for bigger ski missions or getting ready for an upcoming race, there are always skills and equipment to improve upon.
Day of Infamy Snowshoe Race, January 7 CANCELLED
Get your race on at our annual Day of Infamy Snowshoe Race! Registration starts at 9, the race begins at 10!
$20 Lift Tickets at Sunlight! Teacher/Student Appreciation Day, January 7
Sunlight once honors local teachers and students with its annual Teacher and Student Appreciation Day that offers FREE skiing for all RE-2 teachers and staff and $20 lift tickets for RE-2 students. Just show valid school identification to cash-in on the discount. Thanks for all you do, see you Sunday!
Storytime, January 9
Dare to Explore, January 9
Community Presentation, January 9
Community Workshop, January 10
Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Routes: Colorado, January 12
Come and meet the authors of this great new guide book, January 12 at 7pm for a presentation and book signing. Beer will be provided by SKA brewing. Get your free ticket at Summit Canyon Mountaineering.
An Angel to Start 2018, January 12
All materials and instruction included. $30/p. BYOB.
Friday Afternoon Club: Frank Martin, January 12
Enjoy dazzling holiday lights, delicious food and drink specials. Get FREE admission when you bring Friday's ad from the Post Independent or mention Friday Afternoon Club at the tram base!
Jeremy Garrett of The Infamous Stringdusters, January 13
Jeremy Garret of The Infamous Stringdusters - A Rare Special Appearance at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue.
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