TO DO LIST
Editor’s Note: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we recommend reaching out to individual organizations to ensure the following events are still scheduled to take place. TODAY
Art of Modeling: Figures in Literature— Art of Modeling will be holding free outdoor figure drawing at the Lyric’s Bend amphitheater area outside of the main library. Each week a fine arts model will be costumed as a different character from a literary classic. Bring drawing supplies and join us to draw costumed figure; 11 a.m., Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe
Ave., Boulder; Free; artofmodeling.org/figures-in-literature-project. “Ask Us Anything” for Nonprofits— Patty Breech of The Purpose Collective and Karen Spies of Spylabz invite you to our “Ask Us Anything” virtual lunch hour. Do you work for a nonprofit or purpose-driven org? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the world of digital marketing? Bring questions about social media, websites, Google Ad Grants, email marketing, fundraising, branding, and more. This informal conversation will be held over Zoom on the second Thursday of every month; noon , The Purpose Collective; Free; cm.boulderchamber.com/events/details/ask-usanything-for-non-profits-09-092021-23509.
“The Luster of Lost Things” — “The Luster of Lost Things” is a puppet play that tells the heroic tale of Walter Lavender Jr., a boy who lives an enchanted life in a magic dessert shop. When the book at the root of the shop’s magic disappears, Walter heads out on his own in NYC to find the lost book, restore the magic, and save the shop; 7 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $12 - $15; thedairy.org.
Shack and the Bachs — Shack and the Bachs play a mix of Shack’s original tunes along with classic and modern blues, soul, and various other related musical styles. Scott “Shack” Hackler is an award winning keyboardist, songwriter, and singer. He was a finalist at the 2019 International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis as a solo artist. Guitarist Michael Hossler is also an IBC finalist, finishing third overall as a member of the Afrossippi band in 2013. The formidable rhythm section of drummer Tim Molinaro and bassist RD Jones, both natives of Detroit, are long-standing members of the Colorado music scene; 8 p.m., The Louisville Underground, 640 Main St., Louisville; $10 - $15; 303-997-9548, thelouisvilleunderground.com/tickets.
Lost Dog Street Band — At 16, Ben left home to play music on the streets. Since then, he’s lived under bridges, slept in jail cells, sought freedom hopping freight trains, battled addiction, and watched many good friends die from the same rambling disease. His companion in life and music, Ashley Mae, is an accomplished fiddle player and harmony singer. The pair met in the Nashville punk scene when Ben was 15, and Ashley was 17. The duo’s vision was to carry on the tradition of the American troubadour with fine Americana songcraft and starkly real storytelling. Today, Ben and Ashley Mae are joined by bassist Jeff Loops of the beloved roots band, Deep Chatham; 8 p.m., Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder; facebook.com/ events/478173336775547/.
UPCOMING
Nature Detectives: Daddy LongLegs — Discover more about these dangling arachnids, how they are different from spiders, and their interesting diet at this interactive program. For ages 5-10 with an accompanying adult; 10 a.m. Friday, near Boulder, location provided when registering; Free; BoulderCountyopenspace.org/register. Grandparents Day Picnic — 11:30 a.m. Friday, Waneka East Park Shelter, 1600 Caria Dr, Lafayette; cityoflafayette.com.
Fall Market — Firefly Handmade is Colorado’s premier handmade artisan market featuring local, high caliber, handmade and ethically sourced products. Enjoy 100 Firefly Handmade artisans, love music, a beer-wine-margarita garden and children’s activities; 5 p.m. Friday, Pearl Street Mall, Boulder; Free; fireflyhandmade.com/fall-market. ‘More Than Street Art: De La Gente’ — “More Than Street Art: De La Gente” brings together a diverse group of Colorado-based street artists reflecting inspiration, influence, life and expression through personal culture. This exhibit gives artists the opportunity to use diverse expression, and sometimes intimate insight into their personal culture. The eight featured artists bring their own personal journey to represent a different viewpoint of Colorado; 5 p.m. Friday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder; Free; thedairy.org/more-thanstreet-art-de-la-gente/.