Mother's Day Events from Aspen to Glenwood
Looking to treat your mom to something extra special this Mother's Day? Take a look at what's going on throughout the Roaring Fork Valley.
Roaring Fork Valley Events - March 11-13, 2018:
ASPEN
Friday, May 11
Mother Tongue at Explore Booksellers
Author Tania Romanov, of Mother Tongue: A Saga of Three Generations of Balkan Women visits Explore Booksellers. What is your mother tongue? Sometimes the simplest questions take a book to answer. Such is the case with Tania Romanov's story.
Randolph Turner & The Drunken Poets at Home Team BBQ
When Randolph and crew aren't wrestling alligators or saving damsels in distress, they are slaying music reminiscent of Ryan Adams, Wilco and Whiskeytown.
Eldren w/ The Beeves at Belly Up
No cover until 10:30pm. Psychedelic Space Pop. Doors at 8:30pm.
Saturday, May 12
Trivia Night at The Marble Bar Aspen
Teams of up to 6 people answer a variety of questions in 5 categories. The team with the most correct answers wins! Marble Bar Aspen will help cover the winning team’s bar tab (up to $50) for that night!
The Reminders w/ DJ Lazy Eyez at Belly Up
No cover until 10pm. Doors at 8:30pm. Hip hop, R&B.
Sunday, May 13
Mother's Day at HOPS
Free glass of wine or draft beer for mom's with their meal.
Movie Night: Molly's Game at Belly Up
No cover. Crime, Drama. Doors at 7pm. The True Story of the 26-Year-Old Woman Behind the Most Exclusive, High-Stakes Underground Poker Game in the World by Molly Bloom.
SNOWMASS VILLAGE
Friday, May 11
Flatbread Fridays at Snowmass Club
Flatbread Pizza never tasted so good! Prices vary on featured weekly selections. Members receive their 20% food and beverage discount.
Sunday, May 13
Mother's Day Brunch at Snowmass Club
Treat the mom in your life to a delicious brunch buffet at the Snowmass Club. Call 970-923-0987 for reservations.
BASALT
Friday, May 11
Artist Reception with Brenda English Manes
The Art Base presents artist Brenda English Manes for a reception at Basalt Regional Library during Basalt’s 2nd Fridays Artwalk on Friday, May 11, from 5-6pm. Check out Brenda’s display of watercolor paintings, photography, and fine art jewelry.
Claudette Carter ARTmentors Exhibition Opening
The Claudette Carter ARTmentors is a program for high school juniors who are considering a career in the arts. Mentees are paired with professional artist mentors who help them learn firsthand what it takes to become a working artist.
Oddville, A Love Story? at The Temporary
Hysterically indescribable, ODDVILLE is a unique piece of brilliant modern theater jammed with ingenious props, amplified physical comedy, complex multi-media imagery and a cool nostalgic score. It’s a love story with limited words but plenty of heart that connects your imagination to your funny bone with fits of laughter.
Saturday, May 12
Mother's Day Bouquets: Flower Arranging Workshop
Learn the art of flower arranging with Mountain Greenery, and create your own beautiful bouquet to bring home! Perfect for families, and all ages. Please sign up for the class at the library, or call 970-927-4311, as space is limited.
Paint The Town: Basalt's Color Run
Basalt High School’s National Honor Society presents the 4th annual Paint the Town: Basalt's Color Run - a 5K around historic Basalt! The run starts and ends at Arbaney Park.
The Power of Tools: John Bozza
Explore the creative process using a sense of humor and basic power and hand tools. Create a sculpture out of a 3 foot log by learning how to really see an object in order to recreate it. Play with scale and color and end with a final piece that evokes feelings and inspires conversation.
Sunday, May 13
Science Sundays at Basalt Middle School
Your $10 admission fee covers a light lunch of sandwiches and salads. Where else can you get lunch AND hours of educational fun for the kids for only $10? Be warned, you may find it very difficult to get your kids to leave!
Mother's Day Sunday Brunch at Free Range Kitchen
10am-2pm. Reservations: Robin@freerangebasalt.com or 970-279-5199
CARBONDALE
Friday, May 11
Farmers Night Out at Steve's Guitars
This year’s Dandelion Day Council, in partnership with the Town of Carbondale, Steve’s Guitars and the Roaring Fork Farmers and Ranchers, would like to announce the first ever Farmer’s Night Out on Friday, May 11th! Held Steve’s Guitars, meet with local agriculturalists, for a lively evening of education and connections.
The Low End at Marble Distilling Co.
Enjoy hand-crafted local cocktails and music in the heart of downtown Carbondale! No cover.
Moonlight Bloom at The Black Nugget
"Psychedelic Rock" trio. It's got a little Jazz, a nice solid Rock spine to it. Call it what you will or just call it good. Fun time. As always, No Cover.
Saturday, May 12
Liv Women's Demo at Basalt Bike & Ski Carbondale
Liv 2018 Road & Mountain Bikes will be available to demo. Photo ID & Credit Card are required to demo bikes. Please bring a helmet and shoes. 45min rides.
RFC's Bike Swap 2018
Pick up an awesome new-to-you bike! Sell one of your bikes. Sell some gear - buy some gear. Make new friends. Oh, the things that could happen at an RFC Bike Swap!
Second Saturday at the RFBC Brewery
Party outside on the patio or amongst the brew tanks with live music, food and of course beer. $20 ticket gets you everything! Live Music 1:30-3:30pm by Feeding Giants! All humans are welcome, please NO DOGS.
20th Annual Dandelion Day at Sopris Park
Come together as a community for a day of Spring Celebration. Featuring local non-profits, artists, farmers, food vendors, brewers and musicians. All in honor of Carbondale's beloved Town Flower: The Dandelion. Bring your family and friends and meet at 10am at the KDNK station (2nd and Main) to kick off the Parade of Species! Together, dressed as animals (real and imagined), and walk to Sopris Park.
How We Grow at the Crystal Theatre
On May 12th, after the Dandelion Days celebrations in Sopris Park, head over to the Crystal Theater for either of TWO screenings taking place at 5pm and 7pm, respectively. The screenings are FREE but space is limited so please arrive early.
An Intimate Evening with Let Them Roar
Doors open at 6pm - BYOB and a snack to share. Music starts at 6:30.
Comedy Night at Marble Distilling Co.
Headliner - Steve Gastineau. Steve is on his way to becoming the next big success story. He has been entertaining audiences from Anchorage to Key West and Cincinnati to Tucson for the past 15 years with his sharp, social commentary and his unique outlook.
Sunday, May 13
Mother's Day at The Orchard
It's Mommapalooza @ The Orchard, featuring an inspiring message of hope, music of joy and praise, warm coffee, good people, and a Great God! Two services to choose from: 8:30am and 10:00am.
Mother's Day Flower Service at Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist
A special Mother's Day service celebrating all the ways that we mother in the world. Flower communion service - please bring a flower to share.
REDSTONE
Sunday, May 13
Mother's Day Grand Buffet at Redstone Inn
Mother's Day Grand Buffet in the Historic Dining Room. $42.75 per person. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. 970-963-2526. Honey cured ham, eggs benedict, quiche lorraine, biscuits & gravy, french toast, roasted potatoes, hickory smoked bacon, mushroom ravioli w/ shrimp, prime rib, assorted salads, and appetizers, & homemade desserts.
GLENWOOD SPRINGS
Friday, May 11
Kayak/Raft/SUP Swap & Sale
Alpine Quest Sports is having its annual Swap & Sale to kick off the summer. Friday & Saturday May 11 & 12. Drop off boats and gear on Thursday or Friday.
SES Spring Carnival
A fun filled Sopris Elementary Spring Carnival run by and supporting the Glenwood Spring High School Cheerleaders! Basket and Silent Auction. Funds will raise money for a Sopris guest speaker series, and/or updating music classroom instruments, and the ongoing Teacher Grants Program.
Artist Reception with Jocelyn Audette
The opening reception for “Fryingpan River Reflections: Paintings by Jocelyn Audette” will be 6-8 p.m., May 11, at Morgridge Commons, 815 Cooper Ave., 2nd floor, Glenwood Springs. Admission is free and the public is invited and encouraged to attend. The paintings will be exhibited at the gallery, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., through June 27. For more information, please contact Golay at jgolay@coloradomtn.edu or 384-8506.
MonaLisa's 20th Anniversary Party!
Come on down to Mona Lisa Unique Boutique and The Fourth Dimension GWS to celebrate Lisa's 20 years of being in business! The Canary Feathers will be providing an amazing soundtrack for the evening.
Saturday, May 12
RFYP's Raft Like a Local
Join RFYP and Defiance Rafting Company for an adventurous day on the River with Glenwood’s newest rafting company, Defiance Rafting. Event is FREE for members and $10 for non-members. Please RSVP.
Mother's Day Plant Sale
Herbal plant sale at Providence Apothecary & Holistic Center featuring everything from culinary herbs to medicinal. Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am-6pm.
Yampah Mountain High School Plant Sale
The students of Yampah Mountain High School (YMHS) will be hosting their first Plant Sale fundraiser this Saturday from 10 am - Noon in the parking lot of YMHS at 695 Red Mountain Drive in Glenwood Springs. A variety of organically-grown vegetables, herb and flower (pollinator) starters including 3 varieties each of tomatoes and spicy peppers will be available with prices starting at $1.00. Participants have the option of learning hands-on transplanting and growing techniques from one of our student gardeners. Free organic seeds will also be available.
Treats for Trailblazers
The Rifle Animal Shelter has outgrown its home and is asking the community to join them in a capital campaign to build a new shelter. Come to the Glenwood Springs Library Plaza between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday May 12th and enjoy Rice Krispie Treats, meet shelter staff and adoptable dogs in the plaza, and win raffle prizes!
Stone Deaf Record Release Party w/ DJ Tenza
STONE DEAF record release party, for their sophomore album, "Royal Burnout." Support provided by the one and only DJ TENZA. 21+ Doors @ 8:30 at Native Son.
Sunday, May 13
Mother's Day Brunch at Hotel Colorado
Call 970.928.3763 for reservations. COMPLIMENTARY "MOM"OSAs for All Mothers.
Mother's Day Brunch at Riviera Supper Club
Reservations are recommended. Please email travis@rivieraglenwood or call 970.945.7692.
Mother's Day Yoga Celebration
$30 or for early birds $24 (reserved by 3 days in advance). BRING A MOM FOR HALF PRICE! ($15/12). Providence Apothecary and Holistic Center.
NEW CASTLE
Saturday, May 12
One Golfer's Scramble at Lakota Canyon
Season Opener One Person Shotgun Scramble! May 12th 2018, start time 10am. Don't miss the cut! Hurry and sign-in today - Call 970-984-9700.
Teacup Fairy Garden for Mom
Cost: $10 + supplies (includes up to $5 container). Lots of cute teacups to work with. Larger containers available to make a larger Fairy Garden for Mom if wanted! Family friendly! Make a little Mother's Day magic at Speckled Feather Mercantile.
Sunday, May 13
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Capital Deli/Lakota Canyon
RSVP by calling (970) 536-0046
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