Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) doesn’t keep its ghostlight on for too long and has a lot coming up. On Friday, Jan. 24, TRTC along with its newest collaborator, El Dorado, will launch an immersive concert series, “Pink to Black.” The cosmic Los Angeles-based psychedelic rock group, the Triptides, is the first headliner. Then, on […]
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Psychedelic rock band The Dirty Turkeys set to release debut album
The Dirty Turkeys, an up-and-coming psychedelic rock band based out of Boulder, are set to release their debut album, “Cowboy Caravan,” on Feb. 21. The sound of this band is fresh, unique and maintains that originality while also paying homage to those they draw inspiration from. Made up of Ty Tullar, who grew up in […]
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Consensual Improv — collaboration, laughs and Dolph Lundgren
Consensual Improv, the Roaring Fork Valley’s very own improv comedy troupe, has been bringing laughs to local audiences since 2016. The troupe saw a remarkable turnout for their two-night special holiday shows at TACAW this year. Each show was jam-packed with original sketches plus video content and, of course, a series of improv games where […]
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‘Speakeasy’ cracks open public speaking
Lynn Aliya is known in the Valley for her work as a Colorado Mountain College (CMC) professor and as the drive-home gal on KMTS. Recently, she released her first book, “Speakeasy: A Radically New Approach to Public Speaking (Less Fear, More Fun),” in October of 2024. It’s an interactive, fill-in-the-blank and step-by-step breakdown of her […]
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Local human rights attorney advocates for Afghanistan family
Author’s note: Certain details and locations have been left out of print to ensure the security and safety of individuals and organizations. Annie Perry is a human rights attorney with deep roots in the Roaring Fork Valley. She is the great-granddaughter of David Robinson Crocker Brown, who came to Aspen in the 1880s and […]
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Ross Montessori prepares to pass the torch
Ross Montessori School, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is preparing for a change in leadership. Head of School Sonya Hemmen is training Associate Head of School Mandi Franz to take over her position come July 1. Hemmen has held the position since 2012, and intends to stay in education at some level. “I would […]
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Winter comedy returns to The Collective Snowmass
Tickets for winter comedy shows at The Collective Snowmass are now live, and audiences can expect a jam packed season.The festivities kick off on Dec. 11 at 7:30pm featuring some of the Roaring Fork Valley’s most notable talents, including Michael Robinson, Diego Gonzales, Jordan Lowe, Beth Brandon, Michael Coyle, Garrett Hall, Don Chaney, Julie Gillespie, […]
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For the love of art, music and front-page news
Terry Glasenapp can be described as a concert and festival enthusiast, filmmaker, DJ and visual storyteller. His most recent endeavor, a multimedia exhibit at Glenwood Springs Arts Council entitled “Paperboy Ambitions,” opened Nov. 14 and will run until Dec. 29. “Paperboy Ambitions” is a visual whirlwind featuring nostalgic collages, vintage posters, newspaper clippings, photos, vinyl […]
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Sopris Lodge artists in residence: Roger Davis & Nancy Thomas
This is the fourth and final feature in a short series highlighting artists living at Sopris Lodge Carbondale Senior Living. Sopris Lodge is chock-full of creatives living out their golden years. There are virtuosos in a myriad of artistic mediums who are showing no sign of stymieing their creative contributions. Roger Davis and his wife, […]
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A familiar voice assumes news director role at KDNK
In October, KDNK Community Access Radio announced that Marilyn Gleason would return to the station as its next news director, following the departure of Hattison Rensberry. Gleason said she has many goals she would like to see come to fruition, starting with building out KDNK’s news team.“I’d like to attract more freelancers, and develop people […]