Community Calendar

On Thursday, September 18th at 5:30PM, Javier de los Santos will present a program of Spanish Classical music for solo guitar on our Music at the Library concert series. Program selections will highlight the transformation of that genre from the 1800s to the present.

El jueves 18 de septiembre a las 5:30 pm, Javier de los Santos presentará un programa de música clásica española para una sola guitarra en nuestra serie de conciertos Music at the Library (Música en la biblioteca). Las selecciones del programa destacarán la transformación de este género desde los años 1800 hasta el presente.

About the artist:

Classical guitarist Javier de los Santos began his formal music studies in 1998 in guitar performance under at the Unidad Académica de Música de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (UAMUAZ) in the State of Zacatecas, México. Javier earned his BA in Guitar Performance at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO and holds a Master of Music from the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music. Javier is an instructor for the Aspen Music Festival and School's Lead Guitar Program and the Independence Academy Charter School, maintains a private guitar studio, and teaches Guitar and Music Theory at Colorado Mesa University. He also performs regularly with many different organizations around the state and beyond.

In addition to teaching and performing, Javier also serves as music director at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He is also the founder and artistic director of Mariachi San Jose Grand Junction, and president and artistic director of the Western Colorado Classical Guitar Society, both based in Grand Junction.

El guitarrista clásico Javier de los Santos inició sus estudios musicales en 1998, interpretando la guitarra bajo la Unidad Académica de Música de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (UAMUAZ) en el estado de Zacatecas, México. Javier obtuvo una licenciatura en ejecución de la guitarra en Colorado Mesa University en Grand Junction, CO y cuenta con una maestría en música por parte de Lamont School of Music de la Universidad de Denver. Javier es un instructor en Aspen Music Festival y el School's Lead Guitar Program, además de impartir clases en Independence Academy Charter School. También tiene un estudio privado de guitarra, e imparte clases de guitarra y teoría musical en Colorado Mesa University. De manera adicional, Javier hace presentaciones regulares con muchas organizaciones distintas, tanto en el interior como en el exterior del estado.

Además de impartir lecciones y hacer presentaciones, Javier también presenta sus servicios como director musical en St. Joseph Catholic Church. También es el fundador y director artístico de Mariachi San Jose Grand Junction, y presidente y director artístico de Western Colorado Classical Guitar Society, ambos con sede en Grand Junction.

Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art focused on re-directing conflict into harmony. Benefits include confidence, discipline, stress-relief, resilience, community-building and fitness. All levels practice together. We are affiliated with the United States Aikido Federation.

Appointment required before first class. Please contact us for information.

LAYLA and Other Assorted Eric Clapton Songs pays tribute to the life and legacy of Eric Clapton, one of the most iconic and influential musicians of our time. The show combines heartfelt spoken stories, immersive multimedia elements, and captivating live performances to create an unforgettable experience for fans of Clapton and classic rock alike.

Through a mix of intimate acoustic moments and energetic electric performances, the production takes audiences on a journey through Clapton’s extraordinary career. Personal anecdotes, iconic songs, and engaging visuals bring his story to life, deepening the connection to his music. From soul-stirring unplugged renditions such as “Tears in Heaven” and “Change the World” to powerful rock anthems like “Layla,” “I Shot the Sheriff,” and “Cocaine,” the show immerses audiences in the artistry and evolution of a true musical legend.

Perfect for lifelong fans and newcomers alike, this engaging production celebrates Clapton’s unparalleled influence and the timeless music that continues to inspire generations. Prepare to be moved, entertained, and reminded why Clapton remains a legend.

"That Which Remains" by Agustina Mistretta is a poetic interpretation of the language of the mountains, capturing the transitional periods and the apparent changes in the landscape for the perspective of combining personal history, family and found archival material, and a personal obsession with her surrounding topography. Mountains have been a steady guiding force in her life path.

"Empyreal Odyssey" by mixed media artist Benjamin Eric explores the intersection of mythology and cosmology, drawing inspiration from ancient cultural stories and symbols regarding celestial phenomena and the human desire to connect to the divine. Recognizable imagery created through a combination of recycled wood, artifacts and various mediums are meant to be a new narrative as imagined by the artist.

Both shows are on display through September 25. The gallery is open weekdays 10am-5pm.

An engaging time where you and your child are invited to listen to stories, participate in large motor movement, experience sensory activities, and be able to interact with other children and caregivers. This is geared to children 0-3 years old.

Un momento de conexión, en el que tú y tu peque podrán escuchar cuentos, participar en movimientos que fortalezcan su desarrollo motriz, experimentar actividades sensoriales e interactuar con otras personas pequeñas y sus acompañantes. Esta actividad está diseñada para peques entre los 0 y los 3 años de edad.

High Rockies Harm Reduction provides free overdose prevention materials, education, resources and support, including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, condoms, syringe disposal, hygiene and wound care supplies, peer support and more EVERY FRIDAY in the Mid Valley Family Practice Parking lot from 12 PM - 2 PM

Discover the wonders of public libraries through film! Frederick Wiseman’s film, Ex Libris – The New York Public Library, goes behind the scenes of one of the greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place of welcome, cultural exchange and learning. With 92 branches throughout Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, the library is a resource for all the inhabitants of this multifaceted and cosmopolitan city, and beyond.

¡Descubre la maravilla de las bibliotecas públicas a través del cine! La cinta de Frederick Wiseman, denominada “Ex Libris – The New York Public Library”, te lleva detrás de las escenas de una de las más grandes instituciones del conocimiento y la descubre como un sitio de bienvenida, intercambio cultural y aprendizaje. Con 92 sucursales a lo largo de Manhattan, el Bronx y Staten Island, la biblioteca es un recurso para todos los habitantes de esta ciudad tan multifacética y cosmopolita, y de muchos otros sitios.

Cocoa Club is excited to open summer with a happy hour every Thursday and Friday 3-5pm! Tiki drinks every week. $10 cocktails plus Brazilian champagne. Something new every week! Chocolate will be involved!

Join us for our weekly Friday afternoon club at the AMERICAN LEGION at 97 N. 3rd St. in Carbondale. There will be live music from 5 to 7 weekly, and a burger, a beer and a bag of chips for $10. We also have horseshoe pits, cornhole, and shuffleboard for some summer fun. This event is open to the public every Friday.

High Rockies Harm Reduction provides free overdose prevention materials, education, resources and support, including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, condoms, syringe disposal, hygiene and wound care supplies, peer support and more EVERY FRIDAY in the 3rd Street Center Parking Lot from 4 - 6 PM.