Community Calendar

Jesse Meade is a singer-songwriter who accompanies himself with his own finger-style, acoustic guitar playing while performing both original material and an array of cover songs. His influences include musicians like Ray Charles, Hank Williams, Fats Domino, Elizabeth Cotten, Otis Redding, Jimmie Rodgers, Louis Armstrong, George & Ira Gershwin, Aretha Franklin, Percy Mayfield, Mississippi John Hurt, Cole Porter, Sam Cooke, Patsy Cline, Duke Ellington, Chuck Willis, and Dinah Washington.

The Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association is excited to invite you to our 54th Annual Meeting, Sunday, August 23th at the River Valley Ranch's Thompson Barn in Carbondale, starting at 3:30PM, and located on 333 River Valley Ranch Drive, next to the RVR golf course and restaurant. The event is free and open to the public!

We’ll have drinks and BBQ by Slo Groovin followed by our keynote speaker, Luke Runyon. Luke is a journalist covering water and climate change in the Western U.S. and serves as co-director of The Water Desk. Luke also launched the Colorado River Reporting Project at KUNC, the NPR station for Northern Colorado, where he hosted and reported the podcast, “Thirst Gap: Learning To Live With Less On The Colorado River”.

CVEPA would be honored if you would join us on August 23rd to celebrate another year of fighting for the water, land, air, and rural and wilderness culture of the Crystal River Valley.

Smiling Goat Ranch will host its 6th Annual Hay Bale Ball on Sunday, August 23, from 4–6:30 p.m. at the Snowmass Rodeo Grounds, celebrating the Year of the Horse and the extraordinary bond between horses and humans.

This year’s event, “Celebrating the Horse in the Year of the Horse,” will feature an evening of Western spirit, inspiring performances and community—all in support of Smiling Goat Ranch’s mission to harness the healing power of horses.

“The horse has always been at the heart of what we do at Smiling Goat Ranch. They have an extraordinary ability to meet people exactly where they are and help create connection, confidence and hope,” said Sheryl Barto, founder and executive director of Smiling Goat Ranch. “This year’s Hay Bale Ball is our opportunity to celebrate that remarkable relationship and the many lives touched by these incredible animals.”

The evening will include a special Legacy Tribute to Lt. Colonel Dick Merritt, a founding board member of Smiling Goat Ranch who was instrumental in establishing the Ranch’s veteran program. The tribute will feature the Aspen Fire Protection District’s Honor Guard, honoring Merritt’s lasting legacy and his commitment to creating healing opportunities for veterans through the human-horse connection. Also planned is a featured performance by the Westernaires Varsity Red Team, showcasing more than 25 horses and riders in precision drills and Western horsemanship.

Guests will also enjoy a special blessing and musical performance by Jennifer Grais, shamanic healer, horse-human relationship facilitator and singer-songwriter, who toured with Jackson Browne from 1998–2005.

The event will honor Sue Pietrzak and Patience Griffiths for their generous gifts of remarkable horses that will enrich the lives of Smiling Goat Ranch participants for years to come. Cody Wood, professional rodeo announcer and host of The Woodshed Podcast on the EQUUS Radio Network, returns as emcee.
Thanks to Smiling Goat Ranch’s partnership with the Snowmass Rodeo, this year’s event will feature expanded infrastructure, including a larger tent and additional VIP tables.

Registration for AVSC's Recreational Division, Aspen Supports Kids, opens Sunday, August 23 at 5:00 p.m.

ASK programs sell out, so be prepared to log in on Sunday! Go to our website at teamsvsc.org to review the latest ASK program offerings.

We are also offering two in-person office hour locations on Sunday to help you with registration. If you think you may need assistance in English or Spanish, come see us on Sunday, August 23, from 5:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. at the Crown Mountain Park Clubhouse at 501 Eagle Count Drive, El Jebel Colorado.

We will also be at the AVSC Clubhouse at 300 AVSC Drive, Aspen Colorado, from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23.

If you are able, we recommend you register online on August 23 to streamline the process.

We will see you all soon!

The Tiny Print Showcase featuring 145 works by artists from across Colorado, juried by Johanna Mueller (Greeley) and Raymundo Muñoz (Denver). Alongside "You Don’t Have to Be Perfect, But You Could Try Harder" by Marble’s own Tracey Harris known for her razor-sharp wit and painterly precision.

The opening reception is from 5-7pm with artist talks beginning at 5:30pm. The gallery is open weekdays 10am-5pm.
Special thanks to gallery sponsors; Land + Shelter, Basalt Printing & Art Supply, Kat & Pete Rich, Ellen Woods, and Dick Blick Art Materials.

The Tiny Print Showcase featuring 145 works by artists from across Colorado, juried by Johanna Mueller (Greeley) and Raymundo Muñoz (Denver). Alongside "You Don’t Have to Be Perfect, But You Could Try Harder" by Marble’s own Tracey Harris known for her razor-sharp wit and painterly precision.

The opening reception is from 5-7pm with artist talks beginning at 5:30pm. The gallery is open weekdays 10am-5pm.
Special thanks to gallery sponsors; Land + Shelter, Basalt Printing & Art Supply, Kat & Pete Rich, Ellen Woods, and Dick Blick Art Materials.

Providing equitable food security for individuals and families. Stop by and stock up your pantry!

Knitters and crocheters (and any other yarn workers) come together to work on and discuss projects, yarn, and techniques. Open to all; bring your own supplies and works-in-progress.

Las personas que disfrutan del tejido, ya sea con ganchos o agujas (y cualquier tipo de trabajo con estambre), se reúnen para trabajar en diversos proyectos y dialogar al respecto, además de conversar sobre las técnicas empleadas y los tipos de estambre utilizados. Es una actividad abierta para todas las personas. Trae tus propios materiales y los proyectos en los que estés trabajando.

We are excited to inaugurate our music workshop series with a Songwriting session led by Jan Garret and JD Martin!
The July 7 and August 4 sessions will focus on the mechanics of songwriting. Jan & JD will guide participants through exercises designed to build songwriting skills and spark creativity. We hope you’ll join us for their follow-up workshops on July 21 and August 18th, where participants will have the opportunity to share their songs and receive feedback.
Jan Garrett recorded and toured with John Denver and Steve Martin (when he was still doing stand-up) and appeared on the Tonight Show. She joined Dirt Band for their historic 1977 Soviet Tour and was later listed in the Rolling Stone “Who’s Who in Rock & Roll.” Jan’s songs have won multiple awards in the world of positive music, and have been arranged, published and widely distributed by Cypress Music, a Canadian choral music company. JD Martin is an acclaimed songwriter of 5 Number One and 10 Top Ten country and pop hit singles. His songs have been recorded by such luminaries as Reba McEntire, Terri Clark, B.J. Thomas, Peter Cetera, and the Oak Ridge Boys. He has won over 15 ASCAP awards for excellence in songwriting in Nashville and LA. They have taught numerous workshops here in the Roaring Fork Valley and you can read more about them here: https://garrett-martin.com/
This workshop is made possible by funding from the Basalt Public Arts Commission and the Town of Basalt.

¡Estamos emocionados de inaugurar nuestra serie de talleres musicales con una sesión de composición musical dirigida por Jan Garret y JD Martin!
Las sesiones del 7 de julio y del 4 de agosto se centrará en los métodos de composición musical. Jan y JD guiarán a las personas participantes a través de ejercicios diseñados para desarrollar aptitudes de composición musical y despertar la creatividad. Esperamos que nos acompañes durante la continuación de estos talleres, el 21 de julio y 18 de agosto, donde las personas participantes tendrán la oportunidad de compartir sus canciones y de recibir comentarios y sugerencias.
Jan Garrett realizó grabaciones y giras artísticas con John Denver y Steve Martin (cuando él aún se dedicaba a la comedia estilo stand-up), además de haber aparecido en The Tonight Show. También acompañó a Dirt Band para su histórica Gira Soviética 1977 y más tarde formó parte de la lista “Quién es quién en el rock and roll” de la revista Rolling Stone. Las canciones de Jan han sido galardonadas múltiples veces en el mundo de la música positiva, además de haber sido arregladas, publicadas y ampliamente difundidas por Cypress Music, una compañía canadiense de música coral. JD Martin es el aclamado compositor de 5 canciones que han llegado al primer sitio y de 10 sencillos que se han colocado en los primeros 10 sitios de popularidad, tanto en el género country como en el pop. Sus melodías han sido grabadas por personalidades de la talla de Reba McEntire, Terri Clark, B.J. Thomas, Peter Cetera, y The Oak Ridge Boys. JD ha ganado más de 15 galardones ASCAP por su excelencia como compositor en Nashville y LA. Juntos han impartido numerosos talleres aquí en el valle Roaring Fork, y puedes encontrar más información sobre ellos aquí: https://garrett-martin.com/
Este taller se ha hecho posible gracias al financiamiento de Basalt Public Arts Commission y de la Municipalidad de Basalt.