Arts and Entertainment Agenda: Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

Arts and Entertainment Agenda: Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

Grateful Dead tribute band at Belly Up Aspen, Nov. 28 Easy Jim, the music of the Grateful Dead, performs at Belly Up Aspen.Easy Jim/Courtesy photo Grateful Dead tribute band Easy Jim returns at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at Belly Up Aspen. “We’re a Grateful Dead band, but we have our own style — that’s what sets us apart from other local groups,” Carbondale-based drummer Ben Wright said. The six-person Colorado band has sold out dozens of consecut…

Pipi’s Pasture: Thanksgiving remembered

I’ve been fortunate to see a lot of Thanksgivings over the years. Two time periods stand out — one during my growing-up years and the other when Lyle, the boys and I lived at Severance, Colorado. During my childhood years, it was customary to spend Thanksgiving at my grandparents’ (Osborns) ranch at Deer Creek. Many aunts, uncles and their families lived in the Deer Creek/Morapos/Hamilton area so there was usually a big crowd at the dinner. All …