Steamboat Pilot & Today

FRIDAY

Steamboat Springs — ❱❱ Steve Boynton — Gondola Pub & Grill, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Local guitarist Steve Boynton picks traditional and contemporary jazz. FREE. Call 970-879-4448. 2305 Mount Werner Circle.

❱❱ Trevor G. Potter with Walt and the Ol’ 37 — Saddles Bar & Grill, 5 to 8 p.m.

Acoustic Americana folk rock with a quiet, Western edge. Call 970-879-2220. Sheraton Steamboat Resort, 2200 Village Inn Court.

❱❱ Organstein with Steve Boynton and Paul Potyen — Three Peaks Grill, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Local musicians play easy jazz music in the bar at Three Peaks for happy hour patrons and diners. Call 970-879-3399. 2155 Pine Grove Road.

❱❱ Cosmic Night and free karaoke — Snow Bowl, 7 p.m.

Sing your favorite songs under the disco lights. FREE admission. Call 970-879-9840. 2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, off U.S. Highway 40 in west Steamboat.

❱❱ Deb Lenhart — Daddio’s Bar & Grille, 8 p.m.

Local acoustic singer-songwriter plays alongside Daddio’s owner Dave Mansbridge on steel guitar. Lenhart wails on Melissa Etheridge and Heart covers as well her own mountain rock originals. Call 970-871-1415. 21495 U.S. Highway 40, Milner.

❱❱ Throwdown — Sweetwater Grill, 9 p.m.

Throw down with this local classic rock cover band. FREE. Call 970-879-9500. Eighth and Yampa streets.

❱❱ Jay Roemer and Highland View — Carl’s Tavern, 9 p.m.

Jay Roemer, Jon Huge, Eric Baker and Chris Yarbrough form a new acoustic quartet embodying the heart and soul of Rocky Mountain music. Call 970-761-2060. Seventh and Yampa streets.

❱❱ Buckner Funken Jazz — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Get in the groove with Buckner Funken Jazz, a rowdy eight-piece band that combines old-school funk and bebop in the style of Parliament, The Funky Meters and Karl Denson. $5 at the door. Call 970-879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

❱❱ Yamn — Old Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Denver’s eclectic jam rockers draw influences from everything from Umphrey’s McGee to The Band to form their crisp melodies and full-bodied rock riffs, thoroughly soaked in the warmth of their renowned LED light show. $5 at the door. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Pre-New Year’s All White Party — The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m.

The DJs of Cadallak Soundz present a dance party to get you ready for the biggest party night of the year. Wear your nicest white. FREE. Call 970-879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ DJ — Bella’s Wine Bar, 10 p.m.

Live dance music and nostalgic favorites. FREE. Call 970-870-9463. 737 Lincoln Ave.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

❱❱ Trevor G. Potter — Gondola Pub & Grill, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Local acoustic musician Trevor G. Potter plays happy hour entertainment saturated with Americana and folk influences. His lyrical originals tell quiet, Western stories with an edge. FREE. Call 970-879-4448. 2305 Mount Werner Circle.

❱❱ New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks — Steamboat Ski Area, 7 p.m.

Don’t miss the trail of torches lighting up the mountain as members of the Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School parade down the mountain, followed by a booming fireworks display. The view is great from both the base of the mountain or even from downtown. FREE.

❱❱ New Year’s Eve celebration — The Steamboat Grand, 7 p.m.

Begin the evening with a cocktail hour, which includes hors d’oeuvres, followed by a gourmet dinner buffet. After dinner, enjoy dancing in the ballroom with a DJ and a Champagne toast at midnight. Cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Cost for dinner, dance and Champagne toast is $58 per person (plus tax and gratuity), or $25 per person for Champagne toast and dancing. Dinner is served at 8 p.m., and dancing begins at 10 p.m. For reservations or more information, call 970-871-5551. Advance ticket purchase with reservations is required. 2300 Mount Werner Circle.

❱❱ New Year’s Eve with DJ JusGroove and live jazz — Carl’s Tavern, 7:30 p.m.

Live jazz from local musicians until 11:30 p.m., when DJ JusGroove takes over. Champagne toast at midnight. FREE. Call 970-761-2060. Seventh and Yampa streets.

❱❱ Deb Lenhart — Daddio’s Bar & Grille, 8 p.m.

Local acoustic singer-songwriter plays alongside Daddio’s owner Dave Mansbridge on steel guitar. Lenhart wails on Melissa Etheridge and Heart covers as well her own mountain rock originals. Call 970-871-1415. 21495 U.S. 40, Milner.

❱❱ Duckin’ Bullits and Sound Scoundrels — Hahn’s Peak Cafe, 8 p.m.

Local bands play rock ’n’ roll, blues and reggae for this New Year’s Eve bash. Doors open at 7 p.m. $5 at the door. Call 970-871-1495. Routt County Road 129 in Hahn’s Peak.

❱❱ Comedy Works and Wise 100 Doors — Bear River Bar & Grill, 8:30 p.m.

Jolly Demis, a comedian from Comedy Works in Denver, will perform at this special New Year’s Eve comedy show. There also will be multiple sets from Fijian reggae artist Wise 100 Doors. The cost is $45 per person and includes appetizers. Advance reservations are encouraged. Call 970-871-5150. Gondola Square. To read about Wise 100 Doors, visit here.

❱❱ Billy Franklin’s NOCO AllStars — Sweetwater Grill, 9 p.m.

New Orleans-based guitarist and vocalist Billy Franklin rings in the New Year at Sweetwater Grill with a lineup of local talent including Eric Barry on drums, Skip Warnke on the funky bass and Dank Koebnick on guitar. The group will play original material along with selections from E.O.E, The Funky Meters, George Porter Jr., Herbie Hancock and many others. FREE. Call 970-879-9500. Eighth and Yampa streets.

❱❱ Salem — Mahogany Ridge Brewery & Grill, 9 p.m.

Boulder-based Salem has been touring nationally for six years at festivals, club and action sports events from ski movie premieres to the X Games. The band performs Todd Anders Johnson’s socially conscious compositions, blending hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul. Cover is $10. Call 970-879-3773. 435 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ New Dress, New Suit, New Year’s Eve — Bella’s Wine Bar, 9 p.m.

Cozy up in the cellar wine bar downtown for a posh celebration of the New Year. Ring in 2012 with dancing and a Champagne toast, or table service with tapas and Champagne. Wear your classiest Steamboat style. Tickets are $50 or $100 for bottle service. Visit www.thekeyevents.com for more information or to buy tickets.

❱❱ Buckner Funken Jazz — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Get in the groove with Buckner Funken Jazz, a rowdy eight-piece band that combines old-school funk and bebop in the style of Parliament, The Funky Meters and Karl Denson. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cost is $20. Tickets are limited and will be sold in advance at the restaurant. Call 970-879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

❱❱ Rock on Ice — Howelsen Ice Arena, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Rock on Ice is an ice-skating event geared toward teens but open to everyone. Skate under disco lights to music. Free New Year’s party favors while they last. The cost is $10 and includes skate rental. 285 Howelsen Parkway.

❱❱ String Board Theory — Old Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.

New Year’s Eve in Steamboat means a laser light show and late-night dance party at the Pub with local electro jam rockers String Board Theory. Cover is $10 in advance and $12 day of show. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ DJ Pretty Ninja and DJ MelRae — The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m.

Dueling DJs Melissa Alpart and Erika Davies will help ring in 2012 with rowdy dance music. $5 at the door. Call 970-879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

NEW YEAR'S DAY

❱❱ Wise 100 Doors with Yvad of the Wailers — Bear River Bar & Grill, 11 a.m.

Wise Katubadrau plays several sets throughout New Year’s Day as a one-man-band. Featuring Yvad from the Wailers, who will sit in for parts of the show. Call 970-871-5150. Gondola Square. Read more about Wise 100 Doors here.

❱❱ Jesse Christensen and Jon Gibbs — Saddles Bar & Grill, 5 to 8 p.m.

Acoustic country and Americana rock from local musicians. Call 970-879-2220. Sheraton Steamboat Resort, 2200 Village Inn Court.

❱❱ Texas Hold ’em poker tournament — Daddio’s Bar & Grille, 7 p.m.

Milner’s new roadhouse-style bar and grill hosts a poker night. Call 970-871-1415. 21495 U.S. 40, Milner.

❱❱ Dollar bowling night — Snow Bowl, 9 p.m.

Enjoy $1 games and drink specials at Snow Bowl. Reservations are recommended. Call 970-879-9840. 2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, off U.S. 40 in west Steamboat.

❱❱ Bret Mosley — Old Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Brooklyn funk, blues and rock musician Bret Mosley combines various facets of Americana music to form stories in song. FREE. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Keneisha’s Birthday Bash with DJs Skippa & Ranney — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 10 p.m.

Dance the night away at a birthday party open to anyone with music from local DJs Skippa and Ranney. Cost is $5 at the door. Call 970-879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

MONDAY

❱❱ “Lessons From Mitford” book club — Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, noon

Diane White-Crane’s new women’s book club based on the spiritual lessons and humor in author Jan Karon’s Mitford series meets every month, covering all nine books. Bring a lunch. Call 970-879-3248 with questions. 13th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

❱❱ Wise 100 Doors— Sweetwater Grill, 5:30 p.m.

Fijian-born Wise 100 Doors plays island-flavored acoustic rock with his feet on the drums, his hands on the acoustic guitar and his soulful voice crooning original music and well-known covers. FREE. Call 970-879-9500. Eighth and Yampa streets. Read more about Wise 100 Doors here.

❱❱ Poker night — Snow Bowl, 7 p.m.

The Steamboat Poker Tour plays Texas Hold ’em. FREE to play for anyone 18 or older. Call 970-879-9840. 2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, off U.S. 40 in west Steamboat.

❱❱ Open mic night — Old Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Jay Roemer hosts an open mic night for the acoustically inclined. Each performer gets a free beer. FREE. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

TUESDAY

❱❱ Expressions of the Spirit — 465 Anglers Drive, Suite C, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Local writer and life coach Susan de Wardt leads a weekly writing workshop. Call 970-846-6562 or visit www.mindworkscoaching.com.

❱❱ Dollar bowling night — Snow Bowl, 9 p.m.

Enjoy $1 games and drink specials at Snow Bowl. Reservations are recommended. Call 970-879-9840. 2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, off U.S. 40 in west Steamboat.

WEDNESDAY

❱❱ Chris Koltak— Sweetwater Grill, 6 to 9 p.m.

Denver artist plays acoustic rock. FREE. Call 970-879-9500. Eighth and Yampa streets.

❱❱ Live trivia — The Tap House Sports Grill, 6:30 p.m.

Answer questions on a variety of topics for a chance at Tap House gift cards. FREE. Call 970-879-2431 for more information. 729 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Poker night — Snow Bowl, 7 p.m.

The Steamboat Poker Tour plays Texas Hold ’em. FREE to play for anyone 18 or older. Call 970-879-9840. 2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, off U.S. 40 in west Steamboat.

❱❱ Pool tournament — Daddio’s Bar & Grille, 7 p.m.

Milner’s roadhouse-style bar and grill hosts a new pool tournament event. Double elimination. Call 970-871-1415. 21495 U.S. 40, Milner.

❱❱ Jesse Christensen and Jon Gibbs — Saddles Bar & Grill, 7 to 10 p.m.

Acoustic country and Americana rock from local musicians. Call 970-879-2220. Sheraton Steamboat Resort, 2200 Village Inn Court.

❱❱ Afro-Cuban Jazz Night — Bella’s Wine Bar, 8 to 11 p.m.

Bella’s Afro-Cuban Jazz Night moves to Wednesdays — ladies night — featuring local Steamboat musicians and special guests. FREE. Call 970-870-9463. 737 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Kenny Perkins — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Kenny Perkins is a blues-influenced Americana singer-songwriter based in Broomfield. Listen to his music at www.myspace.com/kennyperkinsband. $5. Call 970-879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

THURSDAY

❱❱ David Harlan — Gondola Pub & Grill, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Local musician David Harlan’s happy hour show features original music, remakes of some great songs and a variety of instruments used to create aggressive loops. FREE. Call 970-879-4448. 2305 Mount Werner Circle.

❱❱ Pam Pierce and Paul Potyen— Sweetwater Grill, 6 to 9 p.m.

Jazz piano and acoustic tunes from local musicians. FREE. Call 970-879-9500. Eighth and Yampa streets.

❱❱ “Help for the Holidays Hangover” — Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, 6:30 p.m.

Bud Werner Memorial Library presents a free Health Perspectives talk with medical herbalist Susan Mead. Did the holiday season leave you with some extra pounds? Is it hard to find the motivation to make better choices? New Year’s intentions are a kinder approach, and we will find ways to make you successful the very first day. FREE. Call 970-879-0240. 13th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

❱❱ Jazz Night featuring Wheeler 3 and friends — Bella’s Wine Bar, 8 to 11 p.m.

Cozy up in the cellar bar for Steamboat’s weekly live music jam. Jazz Night will feature Randy Kelley, Chris Koebnick and Ron Wheeler as the Bella’s house band with special guests. FREE. Call 970-870-9463. 737 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Steamboat Stomp — Depot Art Center, 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Open social country dancing with local swing dancers, featuring country favorites from DJ Steamboat Stomp. FREE. Call 970-879-9008. 1001 13th St.

❱❱ Uncle Lucius and Sons of Fathers — Old Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.

The Old Town Pub welcomes two MusicFest bands from Austin, Texas, to downtown Steamboat. Sons of Fathers plays with an indie folk rock edge, and Steamboat regulars Uncle Lucius bring rocking country blues. $5 at the door. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Kenny Perkins — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Kenny Perkins is a blues-influenced Americana singer-songwriter based in Broomfield. Listen to his music at www.myspace.com/kennyperkinsband. $5. Call 970-879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

❱❱ Karaoke with Sandman — The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m.

Show off your talents, or lack thereof, with a weekly karaoke party hosted by Sandman, who brings his traveling show from Vail. Call 970-879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.