Cultural Events Calendar

An organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang hailed as a “force in the rock and jam-band” scene by Rolling Stone.

Lectures are free, open to the public, and available in person or via livestream.

Brian Rochefort is a mixed-media sculptor whose work expands upon more traditional techniques to produce objects that suggest otherworldly landscapes through their vibrant forms and textures. Rochefort’s abstract organic forms, rich in textural patterns and vibrant shifts in hues, draw inspiration from his extensive expeditions to remote and secluded landscapes, such as the Amazon Rainforest, the Galápagos Islands, Bolivia, and Africa. Throughout Rochefort’s oeuvre, each unique sculpture reflects a profound connection to the natural world. Learn more.

In The Way Out: A True Story of Survival in the Heart of the Rockies tells a harrowing true story, capturing a tale of survival, tragedy, and resilience in the Colorado backcountry. In January 2017 three fathers and four teenage children set off on what was meant to be a memorable bonding trip in the rugged wilderness outside Salida, Colorado. During the trip, fifteen-year-old Cole Walters-Schaler and Brett Beasley, a legendary Forest Service ranger, embarked on what should have been a brief ski into the alpine backcountry. Within hours, an unpredictable blizzard transformed their adventure into a thirty-hour ordeal that left the entire community reeling.

Following the screening of Uncharitable, join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring voices from the nonprofit sector and philanthropy. This conversation will explore the film’s themes through a local lens, with insights from a representative of a nonprofit organization, a philanthropist, and the Chief Impact Officer of the Aspen Community Foundation. Together, they’ll explore how to rethink charitable giving, challenge perceptions, and strengthen community impact.

Aspen Community Theatre (ACT) brings its fall production to the Wheeler Opera House. Performed and presented by your neighbors and friends, Neil Simon’s “Rumors” promises to be a night of farce and fun. “Rumors” contains adult language and themes.

Aspen Community Theatre (ACT) brings its fall production to the Wheeler Opera House. Performed and presented by your neighbors and friends, Neil Simon’s “Rumors” promises to be a night of farce and fun. “Rumors” contains adult language and themes.

In Progress is TACAW’s new series offering unique opportunities to witness the creative process behind the Roaring Fork Valley’s finest creative organizations.

Join us with DanceAspen as they pull back the curtain (literally and figuratively) on contemporary choreography and allow you to observe how their upcoming performance at the historic Wheeler Opera House is taking shape through rehearsals.

On November 14th, join Shane Urton in his process as he creates new work set to DanceAspen’s first-ever commissioned score by composer Camiel Jansen, transforming the rhythms of corporate life into movement of surprising lyricism.

Husband and wife duo and one the most electrifying new acts in American music bringing elements of gospel, bluegrass, contemporary country, classic soul, symphonic pop, folk rock and more.

Opening to the public Saturday, November 15

One of the most vibrant events that happens in the gallery each year is Deck the Walls Holiday market, featuring more than 50 local and regional artisans and small businesses. It’s an amazing opportunity to shop local and small, supporting our local creative economy, with an excellent variety of quality, handmade gifts.

Carbondale Arts members can enjoy first dibs at the member preview and mingle on November 14 from 5-7 pm. We offer extended hours for Deck the Walls shopping, open Monday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm and Sundays 11 am-4 pm (starting November 30). The market will be closed November 26-27 and open again for Black Friday, November 28. Keep an eye out for additional special activations throughout the season!

Learn to sew with Stella and Jennifer! Join them for a hands-on workshop covering the basics of sewing and sewing machine use.

First Hour: Learn sewing machine fundamentals and gain confidence using one independently. Second Hour: Practice simple clothing repairs and get answers to your sewing questions.

The Library also offers sewing machines for checkout—pick them up at the Redstone Inn and use them at home through the Redstone Holds Program.