A&E Agenda: Nov. 10-14
Arts and crafts
The 47th annual Emma Schoolhouse Bazaar takes place from noon to 7 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, in the historic Emma one-room schoolhouse in Basalt, just off Highway 82. The free bazaar offers handmade goods from artists.
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The Carbondale Christmas Boutique also offers local artisan items and bakery treats from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Firehouse off of Highway 133 on Meadow Drive.
Carbondale Clay Center’s Holiday Invitational begins Friday, from 6-8 p.m. with an opening reception and continues Monday through Fridays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 23. The Holiday Invitational features handmade gifts from 20 local and national artists.
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Community
The Veterans Day BBQ at Habitat for Humanity ReStore RFV takes place on Saturday at 53 Calaway Court in Glenwood Springs. Veterans and families are invited to a barbecue honoring those who gave so much for our nation’s freedom. Games and grilling take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and veterans receive 50% of donated items in the store. info@HabitatRoaringFork.org
Film
It’s the 40th anniversary of “Scarface,” and Aspen Film is celebrating with a screening at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Aspen Film Isis Theatre. The 170-minute story follows a determined Cuban immigrant who takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed in Miami in 1980. Tickets are $14 for Aspen film members and $15 for the general public.
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“If you haven’t seen this one or haven’t seen it on the big screen since 1983, now is your chance to get re-acquainted with Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer in Brian DePalma’s classic Miami-set crime drama,” according to Aspen Film’s press release.
Aspen Film also caters to art buffs by showcasing “Jeff Koons: A Private Portrait” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The 90-minute documentary reveals hidden mechanisms behind Jeff Koons, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential and disputed artists of the last three decades. The film reviews his motivations and explores his roots and everyday life, following him from his New York City studio to Qatar, Europe, and the Greek island of Hydra during his 2021 exhibition tour. Tickets are $15 for Aspen Film members and $20 for the general public.
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Literature
Aspen Words Spoken Word Poetry Showcase at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, features Natasha “natty” Carrizosa, Logan Phillips, and Joaquín Zihuatanejo. Carrizosa is a poet, writer, speaker, and creative writing teacher and the author of the poetry collections “Mexiafricana,” “Heavy Light,” and “Crown.” Phillips teaches at the University of Arizona and wrote “Sonoran Strange.” Poet Zihuatanejo, the current poet laureate of Dallas, published the poetry collection “Arsonist.” The event is free, but registration is required. While young people are welcome, poets will share work containing adult content. tacaw.org
Big Head Todd and The Monsters and Ozomatli set to take Wheeler stage
The Wheeler Opera House and Belly Up Aspen are teaming up to present two shows in December: Big Head Todd and The Monsters on Wednesday, December 27, and Ozomatli on Saturday, December 30.
