Feb 19 Thursday
TACAW is pleased to announce the second night in a collaborative series with the American artistic treasure, William H. Macy. Bill is an Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated actor, director, producer, screenwriter, and budding songwriter/ukulele player.
Hosted by William H Macy, Bill’s Room is an evening of songs, stories, and interesting conversations with special guests. Joining Bill is Bill’s house band, The Roommates. Special musical guests will be announced soon.
Feb 20 Friday
The Valley Visual Art Show (VVAS) is always our first exhibition of the new year, and one of the longest-standing community art shows committed to showing the work of local artists. VVAS began in 1980 as a venue for local artists to share their artwork with the public. This exhibition is a great opportunity for artists new to the area, as well as emerging and established artists.
Join us for the opening reception Friday, January 23 from 5-7pm. VVAS will be on display through February 26. The gallery is open weekdays 10am-5pm.
Feb 21 Saturday
Join instructor Helen Cayoja for a fun cardio workout through dance! Free. All fitness levels welcome.
¡Acompaña a la instructora Helen Cayoja para un ejercicio cardiovascular divertido a través del baile! Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. Gratis.
Since 2018, GA-20 has been at the forefront of a traditional Blues revival. The dynamic throwback trio have long been disciples of the place where traditional Blues, Country and Rock ‘n’ Roll intersect. “We make records that we would want to listen to,” says guitarist Matt Stubbs. “It’s our take on the song-based traditional electric Blues we love.” Stubbs, along with guitarist & vocalist Cody Nilsen and drummer Josh Kiggans, strive to bring traditional Blues to the front lines of the modern roots music scene. “The focus for us has always been on the story, the melody, and on creating a mood,” Stubbs continues. “Traditional Country and Soul have all had these massive recent revivals. We want to be part of doing that for traditional Blues music.”
GA-20 has drawn inspiration for their old-school sounds from the music they love by artists such as Otis Rush, J.B. Lenoir, Howlin’ Wolf, Junior Wells, Hound Dog Taylor, Earl Hooker, Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson and so many others. Performing with what feels like reckless abandon, GA-20 brings a timeless immediacy to every song they play with a sound that continues to grow and evolve. The band uses vintage instruments and amps to produce their authentic sound, and favours traditional recording techniques, like recording live off the floor together in one room, to help recreate that energy and sonic connection.
In their short history, GA-20 have been 3x #1 Billboard Blues chart toppers, 4x Boston Music Award winners for Best Blues Act, and have received multiple wins and nominations at the Blues Music Awards, Blues Blast Awards, New England Blues Awards, and have ascended streaming and radio charts at home and internationally. Medium.com has appropriately declared, “This is the kind of music that travels through time while taking from the era where it was born and turning it into something fresh. Dirty and raw…timeless and modern.”
Karaoke at Rock Island Every Saturday! Get in touch with your inner rock star. Take it out of the shower and on to the stage! This is your time to shine!
Feb 22 Sunday
For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture, and arts education globally. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to over 446 cities in more than 40 countries. The organization’s touring initiative provides an affordable opportunity to present great jazz programming, featuring up-and-coming musicians who have been identified as rising stars by JALC. The initiative also allows for expansion of the mission of JALC “to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy.”
Feb 25 Wednesday
Service Above SelfRotary is proud to welcome you to our global community of more than 1.4 million men and women in 46,000+ clubs dedicated to building a better world. By adding your skills, experience, and enthusiasm to the Rotary Club of Carbondale, you can make a positive impact in our community, and beyond!
Through the Rotary community, you can exchange ideas and build lifelong friendships with like-minded people. Take advantage of the resources and activities available through your club, district, and Rotary International to make your experience with Rotary both rewarding and fun.
Founded in 1905 (Rotary History), Rotarians are engaged citizens, business and professional leaders who take an active role in their communities while greatly enriching their personal and professional lives.
Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra’s Winter Concert featuring young musicians, ages 5 to 18, from Aspen to Parachute. All RFYO performances are free and open to the public. Children and young musicians are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Open Mic Every Wednesday. Basic PA and instruments provided. Or bring your own axe. Play solo or jam with new friends. Music, Comedy, Spoken Word - the stage is yours!