Another Mountain Fair has come and gone, and with it — countless colorful memories. Mountain Fair is a magical time akin to Brazil’s Carnival where our social roles loosen and everyone has the opportunity to celebrate good music, art and food together in Sopris Park. New connections are made and old bonds forged stronger.Adults and […]
July 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment
pARTy Bohemian-style at The Art Base’s annual fundraiser
The Art Base, renowned for its contributions to the Roaring Fork Valley art scene, will host its annual flagship fundraising event, the “pARTy,” on Aug. 17. The Sopris Sun recently spoke with Art Base Executive Director Annie Henninger, who shared insights into the Basalt-based arts nonprofit’s annual flagship fundraiser. This year’s theme is “Mountain Bohemian,” […]
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New retreat aims to cultivate healthy masculinity
Last year, 13 Moons Ranch welcomed the seventh annual Red Earth gathering, an event specific to women interested in herbalism. Red Earth will return again this weekend, followed by a new event intended only for men, Aug. 9-11. Unlike the Red Earth gathering, Mountain Heart Men’s Ceremony is not centered around herbal knowledge so much […]
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Heritage Fire event showcases culinary talent
On July 27, the Heritage Fire Tour made its annual stop at Snowmass Base Village, showcasing 16 Colorado chefs grilling responsibly raised, heritage-breed animals and heirloom vegetables sourced from local farms. The Sopris Sun recently spoke with Executive Chef Carson Kennedy from Snowmass’s Home Team BBQ about participating in this year’s event. Kennedy, who has […]
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There’s no time like August to make a will
August is recognized as National Make-A-Will Month. By making a will, people assure their possessions are passed along exactly as they see fit. The lack of a will can create turmoil for families left to deal with the assets a person has accumulated. As of 2022, 67% of Americans don’t have a valid will according […]
Posted inObituaries
Alfred Bernard Calvert
August 3, 1932 – July 27, 2024 Alfred Bernard Calvert, more commonly known as “Bud” or “The Bud Man,” passed away peacefully with his nephew, Neal Jack, on July 27, 2024, a week short of his 92nd birthday. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Georgia, and his five siblings, Jim, Mary Moran […]
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Empowering community through learning at Basalt Library
The Basalt Regional Library’s renewed mission statement, “The confluence of community, freedom and fun. A Place to Go. A Place to Gather. A Place to Grow,” was approved during its July 15 board meeting. The adjustment to the mission statement is just the beginning of a larger strategic plan update slated for 2025. Executive Director […]
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Carbondale Library scores a ‘bookmobile’ thanks to Carbondale Bike Project
It’s a bike, it’s a library, it’s a bookmobile! This library on wheels was born when Erin Hollingsworth, adult services coordinator at the Carbondale Library, reached out to the Carbondale Bike Project (CBP) to build a delivery bike for their Homebound Delivery program.CBP was started in 2009 by Aaron Taylor to recycle and fix up […]
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Seeking Haystacks: Radically contagious
“Americans have mastered the ‘art’ of living with the unacceptable,” —Breten Breytenbach I have been circling this statement for months, disturbed by Breytenbach’s insight about who we are: a people seemingly ill-equipped to face our huge environmental, civic and political issues. Our nation appears unable to engage in any meaningful introspection, which proceeds truth telling […]
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Aspen Glen bald eagle carries on after death of mate
Bald eagles mate for life. That is, unless one mate dies. For at least two decades a pair of bald eagles has nested and raised their young along the banks of the Roaring Fork River at Aspen Glen, between Carbondale and Glenwood Springs. This year, the nest was filled with three hatchlings who grew into […]