Civil Twilight performs atmospheric rock at the Center for the Arts January 17.
Acoustic to velvet-lined Area venues offer lively music scene. BY AARON DAVIS Just as the snow flies and layers our mountains, area venues are stacking entertainment for what has developed into a lively music scene of theaters, wine shops, acoustic listening rooms, clubs and bars. The 525-seat, state-of-the-art Center Theater in the Center for the Arts is located two blocks south of the Town Square. The winter season kicks off with a rare concert from local folk singersongwriter Beth McIntosh (Dec. 22, $8$12), followed by folk-blues artist Ruthie Foster and her trio (Jan. 10, $26-$36), atmospheric rock quartet Civil Twilight (Jan. 17, $26-$36), The Harlem Gospel Choir (Jan. 19, $46), and the Jackson Hole Showcase (Feb. 15). $1 of each
ticket sale will get donated to a featured “Center Resident.” The historic Pink Garter Theatre was revived less than a year ago. The red velvet-lined room features seating in the back and standing room towards the stage. A peak into the winter season features local CD Release with rockers Mandatory Air (Dec. 14, $10), Jerry Joseph (Dec. 18), legendary blues band Hot Tuna (Feb. 15, $35-$40), and Cajun slamgrass purveyors Leftover Salmon (March 3). If an intimate, acoustic venue is your style, don’t miss a chance to catch a show at Dornan’s in Moose. Acts include Western folk artist Chuck Pyle (Jan 8-9, $15), and Ben Winship with Tom Marshall and Thomas Sneed (Jan. 15, $15). JACKSON HOLE AT NIGHT • WWW.JHWEEKLY.COM
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