The Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs is hosting their Annual Lighting Festival and Fireworks display on Friday, November 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Gather with the locals and witness the town of Glenwood Springs illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights transforming our community into a magical holiday wonderland. I recommend starting on Grand Avenue and walking over the bridge towards the Hotel Colorado. Fireworks will complete this first rate event.

The Glenwood Springs Community Center is holding their annual “Spooktacular” on Wednesday, October 31st from 5 – 8 p.m. This event is featuring plenty of activities such as carnival games, haunted house, costume contest (parents included) climb for the cache, inflatables, “dive in” movie in the pool and open skating at the ice rink. All ages are welcome to join the fun at the Annual Halloween Carnival at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. Carnival Tickets are on sale now at the front desk of the Community Center or you can purchase them at the Spooktacular.

Carnival Activities range from 1 – 5 tickets.
10 for $3.00
25 for $7.50
50 for $15.00

If you would like to volunteer for this special event please call Jenika at 384-6311.

Movies are free and open to the public. The first movie begins August 3rd.

The Glenwood Springs Chamber and Roaring Fork Young Professionals (RFYP) have worked hard to make this event possible. The (RFYP) took it upon themselves to sell sponsorships to local businesses and helped to promote the film series. The community voted on which four movies will be shown on a 13 X 24 ft. inflatable screen.

Everyone is encouraged to bring the whole family, your picnic basket and enjoy the beauty of our valley. Coolers and alcholic beverages are permitted. No glass containers or pets please.

Films begin at 6 p.m.

• August 3rd - Raiders of the Lost Ark
• August 10th - Gooneys
• August 17th - Top Gun
• August 24th - Grease

Glenwood Springs Free Summer of Jazz outdoor concerts is almost over. Don’t miss out on this fun, community event that is featuring artists from New Orleans. The concerts are held on Wednesdays at the Two Rivers Park on the Colorado River and begin at 7 p.m.

This weeks featured artist is Marva Wright “The Blues Queen of New Orleans” or “Marvelous Marva.” Wright’s music is inspired by blues, R&B, gospel and jazz.

The final concert on July 25th presents The Rebirth Brass Band. This band has toured for over 20 years performing in the tradition of brass bands while incorporating a modern, heavy funk style.

See you at the Two Rivers Park!

Glenwood Springs Downtown Market is open for business every Tuesday evening through September 25 in Centennial Park at the corner of 8th and Grand Avenue. There are a variety of items including fruit from local orchards, fresh baked breads, local wines, jerky, and you can even get a henna tattoo. Much of the local produce sold is not in yet but expect it to arrive around July 4th. According to Z’s orchard, the infamous peaches from Palisade will appear soon. They are just about ready for picking.

Listen to live music from 5-7 p.m. while you peruse the vendors or wander over to the “Cook a la Carte Tent” and watch Chef Jason Higens of 8th street deli share his recipe for cherries jubilee.

One of the hotest new jazz stars to emerge in the last few years is trumpeter Christian Scott. Christian is a native of New Orleans and will no doubt make a significant impact on the future of jazz. Only 22, he is a prodigy, a natural and a huge talent.The Grammy nominated Christian Scott combines jazz and hip-hop in a smooth and sophisticated sound that is reminscent of late-1960s Miles Davis combined with some hip and hop.

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The 110th Strawberry Days Festival is right around the corner. The Strawberry Days Festival is the biggest and most popular happening in Glenwood Springs every year. This year’s theme is a western one: Rhinestone Roundup..

June 15, 16 and 17th, 2007 in Sayre (Strawberry) Park

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Guitarist, singer and songwriter Mem Shannon is one of young lions of blues who believes in expanding the parameters of the music. His two albums for Rykodisc, A Cab Driver’s Blues (his 1995 debut) and Mem Shannon’s 2nd Blues Album (1997), are both worth seeking out in record stores. Shannon brilliantly combines elements of funk, jazz and rock & roll into his guitar playing, and his soulful vocals are not your run-of-the-mill stylings. In fact, most things about Shannon are exceptional: the way he write songs, the way he sings them, and the way he presents them…. (more…)

The Glenwood Springs Summer of Jazz is a FREE music series held at Two River Park along the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs every Wednesday evening in the summer beginning June 6 at 7:00pm. The Series is regularly touted in “Downbeat Magazine” as Colorado’s premier Jazz Music Concert Series. Bring your cooler, bring your low chair and your wallet, but leave your attitude and your dog at home!

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Nia, a dance of body + mind + spirit + emotions, blending elements of yoga, tai chi, martial arts and modern and ethnic dance, is offered at the following times and venues:

• Tuesdays, 5:45 p.m. - Glenwood Center for the Arts
• Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. - Glenwood Centre for Well Being
• Fridays, 5:30 p.m. - Glenwood Centre for Well Being, Happy Hour Nia!
• Sundays, 9:30 a.m. - Glenwood Centre for Well Being, Spirit Nia

For more information, please visit http://www.sol-nia.com or call Julie
Hart on 303-333-3311.