With both Mayor Ben Bohmfalk and Mayor Pro Tem Erica Sparhawk absent at Tuesday’s meeting, Marty Silverstein took charge as acting mayor. All other trustees were in attendance. The room was filled with members of the public, many wearing white in solidarity with a revised resolution brought forth by Ceasefire Now RFV — a group […]
March 2024
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Spellebration: Celebrating spelling sensations for 30 years
Spellebration, the Roaring Fork Valley’s annual adult spelling bee with proceeds benefiting adult learners at Literacy Outreach, will mark its 30th anniversary with the theme “Under the LiteraSea” on April 5 at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs. In an event press release, Literacy Outreach Executive Director Martha Fredendall said, “It’s the most fun you […]
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Carbondale’s chocolate chip cookies compared
We already know that White House Pizza’s chocolate chipper is one of the finest desserts Carbondale has to offer — but how does it stack up for takeout? To answer that question, The Sopris Sun once again assembled a panel of five judges for a blind taste test (we previously tackled burgers, tacos, soup and […]
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Shining Mountains Film Festival, round two
The Aspen Indigenous Foundation (AIF) hosted the Fifth Annual Shining Mountains Film Festival (SMFF) at the Wheeler Opera House in December. To reach more downvalley viewers, three select films will screen at 6:30pm on April 3 at The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW). “The mission of the foundation is to increase the awareness in the […]
Posted inLocal Government
Garfield County postpones meeting with library board, trustee candidates
A much-anticipated public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 with the Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) has been postponed. BOCC Chair John Martin told The Sopris Sun on Monday, March 25 that he wants to have the full BOCC in attendance. He said that Commissioner Tom […]
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Basalt Report: Last call to cast your vote
It’s time for Basalt’s voices to be heard! The Town of Basalt’s municipal election is currently underway, and the deadline to submit ballots is Tuesday, April 2 at 7pm. Ballots can be returned via mail or dropped in the ballot box behind Town Hall, located in Lion’s Park beside the Midland Spur. The mayoral seat […]
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Sopris Lodge presents ‘Parkinson’s 101’ on April 4
Sopris Lodge at Carbondale hosts Jodi Brown, CEO of Parkinson Association of the Rockies, from 2 to 3pm on April 4. The presentation is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required as attendance will be limited. For details, call Chase Corte at 970-678-0057 or visit soprislodge.com/events Sopris Lodge is located at […]
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In loving memory of Lon Winston
June 16, 1946 – March 21, 2024 By TRTC staff and board It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lon Winston, the esteemed founder and executive artistic director emeritus of Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC). Lon passed away peacefully on March 21, leaving behind his radiant wife of 49 years, Debra, […]
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Austin Skalecki shares songs and stories at Steve’s
Austin Skalecki, a Wisconsin-based folk and blues musician, makes his Steve’s Guitars debut on April 5. He is looking forward to performing his original songs in the intimate space and sharing the stories which inspired them. Skalecki was inspired to pursue music after growing up listening to artists like Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and Kris […]
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Aspen Film Shortsfest showcases global talent and youth engagement
Aspen Film will host the 33rd Annual Shortsfest at the Wheeler Opera House and Isis Theatre from April 1 through 7. The Oscar-qualifying festival will feature works by emerging filmmakers from 24 countries, with 58% of the films directed or co-directed by women. The Sopris Sun spoke with Shortsfest’s programming director, Jason Anderson, by phone […]