Boulder County Film Commission Fall Schmoozer and other events for today
Sep. 13—Today
Boulder County Film Commission Fall Schmoozer: 5 p.m. Wednesday, NiCHE Event Space, 4571 Broadway, Boulder. Meet fellow filmmakers and artists, learn about job opportunities in the creative industry and hear from working professionals about what it's like out there. Free, eventbrite.com.
Wine & Words: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. A bi-weekly journaling group for participants to reflect on their lives with other like-minded people in their 20s and 30s. Free, eventbrite.com.
Treasures Uncorked — A Carmenere journey: 7 p.m. Wednesday, R Gallery + Wine Bar, 2027 Broadway, Boulder. Embark on a Chilean Carmenere wine journey, and experience the enchanting flavors of the critically acclaimed Montes Purple Angel. The wine will be paired with a thoughtfully-crafted, three-course meal that complements the wines' rich profiles. No wine knowledge required. $59-$94, 303-444-4146, rgallery.art.
Mama's Broke at The Dairy: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Mama's Broke is a powerful duo that deliver a compelling performance with heart and raw energy. Although highly influenced by their Canadian roots, Lisa and Amy are based out of nowhere and everywhere. Their two strong voices blend to create haunting harmonies while they artfully juggle fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin and incorporate traditional dance and foot percussion into their performance. Their original — and often dark — compositions push the boundaries of tradition and the constraints of genre. Danny Shafer will open the show. $25, 303-444-7328, thedairy.org.
Upcoming
FUNKtion at Boulder Junction: 4 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Junction Plaza, 2366 Junction Place, Boulder. Get funky with high-energy dance music, family-friendly activities and innovative transportation fun. Enjoy music from Boulder's beloved nature and science singer-songwriter duo Jeff & Paige and soulful dance vibes from world-music sensation Selasee & the Fafa Family. Free, cm.boulderchamber.com.
Paul Shupack at BOCO Cider: 5 p.m. Thursday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder. Paul Shupack is a can't-miss entertainer for fans of Stevie Ray Vaugh-style blues. Shupack performs a variety of styles including, jazz, blues, R&B and rock. He grew up in New York and studied guitar with some world class players, including jazz legend Joe Pass. Free, 720-938-7285, bococider.com.
Between the Covers — An evening for bookclubs: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Fiction, nonfiction, both old and new, the book store will share its favorite books for book club discussions. $5, boulderbookstore.net.
George Nelson at R Gallery: 7 p.m. Thursday, R Gallery + Wine Bar, 2027 Broadway, Boulder. Enjoy an evening of jazz with soulful musician George Nelson. He has lived, played and sung through a remarkable period of musical history. Nelson will perform at the gallery on the second Thursday of each month. Free, 303-444-4146, rgallery.art.
Antonio Lopez Band and Laurie Dameron at Roots Music Project: 8 p.m. Thursday, Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St., Suite V3A, Boulder. Laurie Dameron has been playing the guitar for over five decades. Between solo performances and performances with her band, Laurie D and the Blues Babes, she has performed for hundreds of venues in and out of Colorado over the past 20 years. Antonio Lopez is a quiet man with something to say. His adept guitar work and composition skills are never used in a showy way. His songwriting is lyric-forward folk, with marimba swells and swooning Spanish guitar flourishes on top of a rock-solid rhythm section. $15 — $120, eventbrite.com.
