Stuff by Myki Jones

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    TRTC opens season with ‘Hurricane Diane’

    TRTC opens season with ‘Hurricane Diane’ thumbnail After the world implodes, Missy Moore, Julia Whalen and Jennifer Johnson lament the loss. Photo by Nick Pascarosa

    Thunder River Theatre Company is opening their 2022-2023 season on Sept. 30, with Pulitzer prize finalist Madeleine George’s original comedy “Hurricane Diane.” The show, directed by Tony nominated actress, Beth Malone, centers on a titular character, Diane — a permaculturalist, who is also the incarnation of the Greek God of… read more →

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    'No Big Deal' author, Torey Ivanic, broaches tough topics

    ‘No Big Deal’ author, Torey Ivanic, broaches tough topics thumbnail Torey Ivanic, author of the memoir “No Big Deal”, presents on Sept. 1. Courtesy photo

    Trigger warning: This article touches upon topics of child sexual abuse, grooming, suicide and other forms of trauma. 

    On Sept. 1, River Bridge Regional Center hosted a presentation on child abuse and child “grooming” at the Roaring Fork School District building in Carbondale. Guest speaker Torey Ivanic,… read more →

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    ‘No Big Deal' author, Torey Ivanic, presents in Carbondale

    ‘No Big Deal’ author, Torey Ivanic, presents in Carbondale thumbnail

    Trigger warning: This article mentions childhood sexual abuse and grooming.

    River Bridge Regional Center and Roaring Fork Schools will host an open presentation with a special guest speaker, Torey Ivanic, at the Roaring Fork School District offices in Carbondale on Sept. 1 from 5:30 to 7:00… read more →

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    Wild Feast welcomes Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk

    Wild Feast welcomes Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk thumbnail Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk, photo by Tim Peterson Jr.

    Wilderness Workshop will host its fifth annual Wild Feast fundraising benefit on Aug. 10 at the St. Regis in Aspen, where the nonprofit will celebrate conservation, climate action and the protection of public lands. The occasion raises funds and awareness to further the group’s efforts to protect western Colorado’s lands… read more →

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    Elk Range makes mountain music

    Elk Range makes mountain music thumbnail Elk Range all-stars (left to right): Ken Gentry, Hugh Philips, Curtis Fiore and Betty Hoops performed at Palisade Brewgrass ahead of Sam Bush last September. Courtesy photo

    A local bluegrass favorite, the acoustic quartet known as Elk Range, will be performing at this year’s Mountain Fair on Saturday, July 30. The band says that they are excited to play in their hometown for friends and fans, while bringing their music to a more eclectic audience. Through July… read more →

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    TRTC rebrands at 25

    TRTC rebrands at 25 thumbnail Johnathan Webster (left) plays a deranged dentist and Garrett Greene is his patient in SoL Theatre Company's upcoming production of "Little Shop of Horrors" at Thunder River Theatre Company. Courtesy photo

    Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an open house gala and cabaret at their building on Saturday, June 25. The event will feature food trucks, including Mama’s Pierogi, and a bar for adult attendees courtesy of Marble Distilling. 

    The action will… read more →

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    Goodflower dispensary sprouts in Carbondale

    Goodflower dispensary sprouts in Carbondale thumbnail From left to right: Ty Ritchey, Holly Schaf, Konstance Lorentz and Brandon Turner pose in front of their products. Custom artwork for the shelves was done by Stanley Bell. Photo by Myki Jones

    Cousins Brandon Turner and Ty Ritchey opened Goodflower on April 12 to serve the Roaring Fork Valley with a robust approach to selling recreational and medical marijuana products and accessories. This includes discounts every day of the week, high-quality glass smoking pieces, essential oil candles, as well as a large… read more →

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    Festival de la fresa está de vuelta

    Festival de la fresa está de vuelta thumbnail Los pueblerinos de todas las edades se suman a una variedad de entretenimiento en el festival anual. Foto de cortesía

    Traducción Dolores Duarte 

    El 125avo festival “Strawberry Days” -Días o festival de la fresa de Glenwood Springs pronto estará aquí. Después de una pausa de dos años, debido a la pandemia, la diversión regresa del 17 al 19 de junio en el parque Two Rivers. … read more →

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    Strawberry Days makes a comeback

    Strawberry Days makes a comeback thumbnail "Let's get some shut-eye, Strawberry Days is right around the corner."

    Glenwood Springs’ 125th Strawberry Days festival is upon us. After a two-year respite, due to the pandemic, the fun returns June 17-19 at Two Rivers Park. 

    The historic celebration got its start on June 18, 1898. It was initially organized by the Tri-County Farmers Union to promote some of… read more →

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    Valley Folk: Shoota Baby

    Valley Folk: Shoota Baby thumbnail Originally from New Orleans, Shoota Baby brings a passion for rap and hip-hop to Glenwood Springs. Courtesy photo

    It’s no secret that the Roaring Fork Valley is brimming with a wide variety of artists, ranging from painters to performers. The live events span many genres, including country/bluegrass, folk, punk and rock. The Valley is not, however, known especially for hip-hop and rap music. This may change,… read more →