Events for Sunday, Nov. 23

11/23/2008 - 12:00am

Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner hosted by Aspen Chapel Christian and Jewish communities. At 4 p.m. Rev. Gregg Anderson and Rabbi Laurie Green will have an informal discussion about Thanksgiving. At 5 p.m. a short service will be held by the children of both Christian and Jewish communities followed by dinner in the Aspen Chapel Gallery.  Attendees are asked to bring a side dish to share. The Aspen Chapel youth are also sponsoring “Soles for Souls,” a program that takes donations of slightly used shoes that will go to people in need. Persons wishing to contribute can bring the shoes to the service or take them to the Chapel any time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Aspen Chapel is located at the Castle Creek Road exit of the roundabout. 925-7184.

ARAC@AAM: Anderson Ranch at the Aspen Art Museum. Aspen Art Museum and Anderson Ranch Arts Center will present an exhibition at the museum that highlights the artistic accomplishments of Anderson Ranch, its history of art-making, and it’s importance to the local community. Show comprises 47 peices by 27 artists received from an open call to all former artists-in-residence, workshop faculty, visiting artists and critics, and Anderson Ranch staff. Exhibit runs through Dec. 7. Sunday hours are noon-6 p.m. Visit aspenartmuseum.com.  

"Beyond Relief Concert" featuring Jan Garrett and J.D. Martin. Singer-songwriters at the Aspen Chapel, 1 p.m. Cost: $20. 925-7184.

"What Just Happened" presented by the Wheeler Opera House. Robert DeNiro stars as Ben in this comedy about two nail-biting, back-stabbing, roller-coaster weeks in the world of a middle-aged Hollywood producer. Already over his head trying to balance two ex-wives, his latest movie starring Sean Penn (Sean Penn) is going completely screwy, drawing the ire of iron-gloved studio chief Lou and tangling with the film’s rebellious and drug-addled director. Meanwhile, Ben’s shocked by his fast-maturing daughter; infuriated by his screenwriter friend), horrified by a hirsute Bruce Willis (Bruce Willis); and flummoxed by Willis’ nebbishy agent.4:30 and 7:30 p.m., with additional Saturday and Sunday 4:30 p.m. matinees, at the Wheeler in Aspen. Cost: $9. 920-5770. 

Adult Children of Alcoholics meets every Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Shultz Health and Human Services Building adjacent to Aspen Valley  Hospital.

Sergio Augusto. Bossa nova at Buenos Aires Fusion in Aspen, 6:30 p.m.

Natalie Zuckerman. Live at Steve's Guitars in Carbondale, 8:30 p.m. Cost: $10. 963-3304.

Upcoming:
Monday. Nov. 24

The Lewis Ice Arena offers a new twist to ski conditioning: Lunch Laps.  All participants receive a 30-minute power skating lesson with all abilities welcome. Lunch Laps ski conditioning sessions are offered every Monday and Wednesday in November, 12-1 p.m. Cost: $5 per session. The Lewis Ice Arena is located in the Aspen Recreation Center on Maroon Creek Road. 544-4117.

Adult dance classes offered by the School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Adult Creative Dance for all levels (beginners welcome) meets Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. Classes run through May. For more information, visit aspensantafeballet.com or contact Melanie Doskocil at 925-7175 ext. 106.

The Aspen Chapel Choir seeks singers to perform in the traditional Lessons and Carols Service on Dec. 21 at 9:30 a.m.  Rehearsals began Monday, Nov. 10. Rehearsals take place at 6:30 p.m.  at Aspen Chapel located at the Castle Creek roundabout. No prior experience necessary.  For more information, call 963-1754.