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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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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Ballot measure would enshrine reproductive freedom in Colorado’s constitution
One ballot question, the Colorado Right to Abortion and Health Insurance Coverage Initiative (Proposed Initiative #89), will be decided by Colorado voters in the Nov. 5 election. If approved, it would elevate abortion rights from a statutory level to being enshrined in Colorado’s constitution. A bit of history In 1984, Colorado voters narrowly passed a […]
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PitCo Community Read features Isabella Hammad’s prize-winning novel
The 2024 Aspen Words Literary Prize winner, “Enter Ghost” by novelist Isabella Hammad, is set to captivate local readers through the Pitkin County Community Read program, presented by Aspen Words and the Pitkin County Library.The Sopris Sun corresponded with Adrienne Brodeur, Aspen Words’ executive director, to discuss the merits of the award-winning novel and the […]
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Navigating education and community
In a recent interview with The Sopris Sun, Dr. Anna Cole, Superintendent of Roaring Fork Schools, recounted her journey from growing up in Ohio to her work in the Roaring Fork Valley.The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) serves over 5,600 students across 14 Basalt, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs schools.Cole has served as the district’s superintendent […]
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Celebrating local youth at glenWOODSTOCK
Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreation will host the first-ever glenWOODSTOCK on July 20 from 5 to 8pm on the lawn of the Community Center. The festival, which is free and open to the public, celebrates local youth by providing a platform for young artists, musicians and entrepreneurs to showcase their talents.The festival is the brainchild […]
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Stepping Stones recibe un subsidio para programas de arte
Por Jeanne Souldern Corresponsal de Sopris Sun Traducción por Dolores Duarte Stepping Stones del valle de Roaring Fork ha recibido un subsidio de la Iniciativa Equidad en el Aprendizaje de las Artes para los Jóvenes de Colorado (EAL por sus siglas en inglés) de Think 360 Arts for Learning, la cual mejorará significativamente su programación […]
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Starry, starry nights make for movie magic
Watching a movie outdoors at night can be enchanting. Surrounded by a sky full of stars, a cool breeze and a mountain backdrop, the scene evokes a sense of community and nostalgia. This experience returns this month as Cinema Under the Stars, in front of Ajax Tavern, at the base of Aspen Mountain. The Sopris […]
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Stepping Stones receives grant for arts programming
Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork Valley has been awarded an Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Initiative (EAL) grant from Think 360 Arts for Learning, which will significantly enhance its arts programming. Think 360 Arts for Learning is a Denver-based nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching arts education for students across Colorado. In its […]
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Carbondale se prepara para una nueva propuesta de transporte al introducir Downtowner Carbondale
Por Jeanne Souldern Corresponsal de Sopris Sun Traducción por Dolores Duarte Carbondale se prepara para una nueva propuesta de transporte al introducir Downtowner Carbondale, un servicio gratuito de transporte por demanda que hará su debut el 1 de julio. Este servicio espera mejorar la movilidad y comodidad de residentes, trabajadores y visitantes por igual. En […]