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Aspen Weekend Agenda: November 3-5, 2017

Gear up at the D&E / Four Mountain Sports Blowout Sale, see Aspen Community Theatre's Spamalot, celebrate Dia de los Muertos down valley, take your dog to the Bow Wow Film Festival, and more.

By Aspen Sojourner Staff November 1, 2017

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Friday, November 3


Annual Four Mountain Sports/D&E Blowout Sale
9 a.m.–8 p.m., Westin Conference Center, Snowmass

Get geared up for the ski season ahead (22 days and counting!) with 40–70% off new and used skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, helmets, goggles, and more with 2017-2018 Classic Pass purchase and loaner equipment for the kids also available. Free, @FourMountainSports

13th Annual Community Dia de los Muertos
5 p.m., Third Street Center & Thunder River Theatre, Carbondale 

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with the annual processional and Art Walk down Main Street before spoken word and music ceremonies take the stage at the Thunder River Theatre (7 p.m.). Free, carbondalearts.com

First Friday on the 100 Block
5:30 p.m., Marble Distilling Co. & The Carbondale Clay Center

The party continues on the 100 Block with live music and festive fall cocktails at Marble Distilling Co. and the Annual Holiday Invitational Exhibition & Sale at The Carbondale Clay Center. Free. marbledistilling.comcarbondaleclay.org

Aspen Community Theatre Presents: Spamalot
7 p.m., Aspen District Theatre

This Tony Award-winning musical is lovingly ripped off from the 1975 classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail and is a highly irreverent parody of the Arthurian Legend. Follow King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on his quest for the grail, complete with cocnut-clapping, fish-schlapping, beautiful show girls, cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The belly-laughing fun is only made better by the zany characters played by your talented Roaring Fork Valley neighbors, families, friends, and co-workers. From $20, aspenshowtix.com 

Honky Tonkin’ with Casey James Prestwood
8 p.m., The Temporary, Basalt

One can easily picture this classic country-inspired septet performing on the grassy lawn of an old plantation-style home nestled somewhere below the Mason-Dixon line. With a mix of classics and original tunes, these county boys are sure to please. The band was nominated as the Best Honky Tonk Group in the 2015 Ameripolitan Music Awards and their new album, Born Too Late, was recently released. $10 (advance), $15 (door), tacaw.org

Al Stewart’s Year of the Cat
9 p.m., Belly Up Aspen

The legendary Scottish singer-songwriter, who rose to fame in the 1970s for his unique style of folk-rock interlaced with spoken historical tales, will perform old classics from his platinum album Year of the Cat and new hits from his latest release, UncorkedFrom $28, bellyupaspen.com

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Saturday, November 4


Annual Four Mountain Sports/D&E Blowout Sale
9 a.m.–5 p.m., Westin Conference Center, Snowmass

Get geared up for the ski season ahead (22 days and counting!) with 40–70% off new and used skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, helmets, goggles, and more with 2017-2018 Classic Pass purchase and loaner equipment for the kids also available. Free, @FourMountainSports

In Service: Art & Healing 
10 a.m.–1 p.m., Aspen Art Museum

As a kick-off to Veterans Week, the Aspen Art Museum and Challenge America present a restorative program designed specifically for our valued veterans, military families, and local first responders. Open to the entire community, the event includes Mindfulness Meditation, guided gallery tours, and a reception with refreshments. Preregistration strongly encouraged. Free, aspenartmuseum.org 

International Games Day
11 a.m.–4 p.m., Pitkin County Library

Join in on a global event to celebrate the mutually-reinforcing power of play and learning at libraries around the world and play your favorite classic board games. All ages are welcome.  Free, pitcolib.org

Guided Tour
1 p.m., Aspen Art Museum 

Drop-in for a spotlight tour of the latest exhibitions led by museum staff. Free, aspenartmuseum 

Regency Dance
35 p.m., Basalt Regional Library

Join the Aspen Dance Connection, whose goal is to reach communities and children on the Western Slope through the art of dance, for an afternoon performance and class. Free, basaltlibrary.org

Taste of Basalt
6 p.m., Roaring Fork Club, Basalt

Basalt Education Foundation's annual fundraiser features bites from your favorite local chefs and restaurants with proceeds from ticket sales and its signature silent auction supports the local elementary, middle and high school's mission deliver innovative, creative programming for every student. $125 (SOLD OUT), basaltedu.org

Bow Wow Film Festival
6 p.m., Third Street Center, Carbondale

This traveling film festival makes its annual stop in Carbondale to educate and celebrate all things canine through a presentation of touching, short films. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Colorado Animal Rescue in Glenwood Springs and beer, popcorn, and a live raffle are included with ticket purchase. Dogs are welcome, too! $12 (advance), $15 (door), bowwowfilmfest.com

Day of the Dead Celebration
7 p.m., The Temporary, Basalt

The Dia de los Muertos celebration continues with fresh made tacos by Nacho, drink specials, and music spun by La Razza DJ and a special guest DJ. $3 (advance), $4 (door), tacaw.org

Aspen Community Theatre Presents: Spamalot
7 p.m., Aspen District Theatre

This Tony Award-winning musical is lovingly ripped off from the 1975 classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail and is a highly irreverent parody of the Arthurian Legend. Follow King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on his quest for the grail, complete with cocnut-clapping, fish-schlapping, beautiful show girls, cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The belly-laughing fun is only made better by the zany characters played by your talented Roaring Fork Valley neighbors, families, friends, and co-workers. From $20, aspenshowtix.com 

On the Rise: Seth Glier
7:30 p.m., Wheeler Opera House

Despite his relatively young age, this singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist is a seasoned troubadour. He’s shared the stage with artists as diverse as James Taylor, Ani DiFranco, Edwin McCain, Martin Sexton, Emmylou Harris, and Ryan Adams, and has quickly become known for his passionate live sets and powerful command of both piano and guitar. $25, wheeleroperahouse.com 

OOKAY: Wow! Cool! Tour
10 p.m., Belly Up Aspen

This producer and DJ is of the biggest young names to emerge on the EDM scene and has worked with the likes of Diplo and Skrillex while also developing a signature style of his own. $18, bellyupaspen.com

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Sunday, November 5


Annual Four Mountain Sports/D&E Blowout Sale
9 a.m.–5 p.m., Westin Conference Center, Snowmass

Get geared up for the ski season ahead (22 days and counting!) with 40–70% off new and used skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, helmets, goggles, and more with 2017-2018 Classic Pass purchase and loaner equipment for the kids also available. Free, @FourMountainSports

Aspen Community Theatre Presents: Spamalot
2 p.m., Aspen District Theatre

This Tony Award-winning musical is lovingly ripped off from the 1975 classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail and is a highly irreverent parody of the Arthurian Legend. Follow King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on his quest for the grail, complete with cocnut-clapping, fish-schlapping, beautiful show girls, cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The belly-laughing fun is only made better by the zany characters played by your talented Roaring Fork Valley neighbors, families, friends, and co-workers. From $20, aspenshowtix.com 

Sunday Night Football: Oakland Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins
6:30 p.m., Belly Up Aspen

Catch Sunday Night Football on the big screen with both bars open and the kitchen serving up wings and things. No cover, bellyupaspen.com

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