Events for Thursday July 17

07/17/2008 - 12:00am

"Friedrich Kunath: Rising vs. Setting" displayed by Aspen Art Museum. Opening reception June 26, 5–7 p.m. 925-8050.

"Aïda Ruilova: The Singles 1999 – Now" displayed by Aspen Art Museum. Opening reception June 26, 5–7 p.m. 925-8050.

"Fresh Perspectives" with participating artists Alicia Matesanz de las
Heras, Bill Gruenberg, Kathy Honea, Brad Reed Nelson, Susan Olsen,
Marina Romanov, Melanie Rothko, Jessica Salet, Lloyd Schermer and Marty
Schlein curated by Kathy Honea for Aspen Chapel Gallery. 925-7184.

"Imaginary Thing" displayed by Aspen Art Museum. Curatorial talk on Aug. 7. For time, phone 925-8050.

"Change Your Pointe of View" presented by Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. 8 p.m.
at Aspen District Theatre with an additional July 19 performance at 4
p.m. Cost: $20, $44, $64. 920-5770.

Summer Speakers Series presented by Aspen Historical Society. Topics
include American Indian history and culture, immigration, and
transportation. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $5. For lecture
locations, phone 925-3721.

Summer of Free Music Series presented by Jazz Aspen Snowmass and the
town of Snowmass Village. Free concerts range from Latin, blues,
zydeco, soul, reggae, funk and country. Thursdays at 6 p.m. on Fanny
Hill at Snowmass Ski Area, June 26-Aug. 21. For summer line-up, visit
jazzaspen.org or call 800-SNOWMASS.

Art Workshop for kids hosted by the Red Brick Center for the Arts.
Class is taught by well known artist Lazure Painter and Charles Andrade
from July 15-18 from 9 a.m. to noon. Topics cover watercolor,
monochromatic compositional elements and color schemes. Please call to
register. 429-2777.

"Change Your Pointe of View" presented by Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. 8 p.m.
on July 17 at the Aspen District Theatre with an additional July 19
performance at 4 p.m. Cost: $20, $44, $64.
920-5770.

Organ recital presented by Horst Buchholz, professor at the Lamont
School of Music at Denver University and music director at Denver's
Sacred Heart Cathedral. 8 p.m. at the Aspen Community Church Cost: $20.
Tickets available at the Wheeler Opera House or at the door. 920-5770.

"Unite for  Change" hosted by the Studio for Arts + Works gallery
in Carbondale. Light refreshments and drinks provided. Bring your
enthusiasm and your questions about Barack Obama’s campaing for
president. 6 p.m. at the gallery. RSVP to 963-7210.

Lunch with Dr. Jan: "Which Hormones Affect Body Weight? Do Hormones in
Food Affect My Body?" Noon at Olive's Restaurant inside the St. Regis.
Call for more information and reservations.
925-5588.

"Intriguing Insects" Presented by Aspen Center for Environmental
Studies. Two-hour ACES class featuring hands-on art projects, inspired
by nature. For kids. 6-8 p.m. Cost: $10. Visit aspennature.org or call
925.5756.

An Evening with pianist Joyce Yang presented by the Aspen Music
Festival and School. Featuring the works of Liebermann, Schumann and
Mendelssohn. 6 p.m. at the Benedict Music Tent. Cost: $50. Visit
aspenmusicfestival.com or call 925-9042.

Colorado Symphony Orchestra presented by the Colorado Council on the
Arts. This annual summer tour features Colorado Masterpieces at the
Glenwood Springs High School at 7:30 p.m. on July 17, and Buckaroo
Jamboree at the Hotel Colorado at 9:30 a.m. on July 18. For tickets,
call Krista at 945-2425.

"Little Shop of Horrors" presented by Theatre Aspen. 7:30 p.m. at the
tent in Rio Grande Park through Aug. 16. For more information, call
925-9313. Tickets available at the Wheeler Box Office, 920-5770, or
aspenshowtickets.com.

Donate Your Laugh Lines presented by Dr. W. Jason Martin of the Aspen
Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Reduce fine lines and
wrinkles “for the cure” while supporting breast cancer eradication. Dr.
Martin will offer Botox treatments and plastic surgery consultations to
raise money for breast cancer research. The clinic is open to the
public and 100% of proceeds from the two days will be donated to Komen
Aspen. Treatments will be offered for $500 by appointment only, while
space is available. 544-0500.

Thursday Night Bar presented by Alpine Legal Services. Do you have
legal questions on civil issues? Divorce? Custody? Tenant rights?
Powers of Attorney? Attendants will be received in order of appearance
starting at 5 p.m. at the Garfield County Courthouse in Glenwood
Springs. Volunteer attorneys will provide their time for a 15-minute
private consultation. To facilitate this service please bring all
necessary documentation related to your case, such as; leases,
contracts, court papers, etc. A small donation is requested for this
service but no one will be denied services for lack of ability to pay.
For more information please contact our Glenwood office 945-8858.

Jonny Lang. Blues guitarist and singer at Belly Up in Aspen, 10 p.m. Cost: $50/advance, $55/day of show. 544-9800.

Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks. Live on Snowmass' Fanny Hill, 6 p.m.