Miles Ahead is being screen by Aspen film at the Isis Theater on Wednesday. Don Cheadle plays Miles Davis in this biopic that follows the jazz great through his rise from the days of blues to his acid jazz period.
Wednesday at the Glenwood Railroad Museum, get a bit of history on “Laundry Trains.” In the late 19th century, trains would bring people from camps and ranches all over the state to Glenwood Springs. The presentation is being led by a man who has studied the history of Colorado’s railroads.
Let Them Roar plays at Marble Distilling Company in Carbondale on Thursday. The group features twangy voices, with upright bass and electric guitar. It’s folk, with roots rock and improvisation.
Thursday is a big day for Carbondale. Colorado Creative Industries hosts its annual summit in the town. Carbondale is currently in the process of applying to become a certified creative district. If accepted, Carbondale would be eligible for state funding to support the arts.
The Aspen Community School puts on a performance of its all-school play at the Wheeler Opera House on Friday. The show, “The Sunday Funnies” follows comic strip characters as they try to solve the problem of their dying habitat — the newspaper.
Saturday at Lion’s Park in Basalt, Jazz Aspen Snowmass holds its annual Band Battle. It’s a high school battle of the bands. The winning bands, and singer-songwriters receive studio time.
