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 […]
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Dance Initiative gives back with the Navajo Nation
On Sept. 4, Dance Initiative visited the Navajo Nation in partnership with the Office of the First Lady of the Navajo Nation to bring breakdancing classes to the youth of the reservation during the Navajo Nation Fair. Made possible by Johier Begay, a Dance Initiative instructor, and Executive Director Joan Dizon, the collaboration attracted a […]
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Tommy The Animal launches ‘Turbo Poetry’
Local rock band Tommy The Animal will release their fifth album, “Turbo Poetry,” on Nov. 22 with a party at Belly Up Aspen. Additionally, the band will perform an acoustic rendition of the tracks at Steve’s Guitars on Dec. 12. “It’s been a while since we last played Steve’s, so that’ll be fun,” stated band […]
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Making your haul easier with the dolly hitch
Jeff Farris owns and operates Whisper Performance, a motorcycle, UTV, ATV and general-toys storage facility in Carbondale. Born in Nebraska and having lived between Minnesota and Florida throughout his life before ending up in the Valley 10 years ago, he grew up working on a plethora of mechanic projects with his grandfather — an inventor […]
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Sopris Lodge artist in residence: JoAnn Coffman
This is the third feature in a short series highlighting artists living at Sopris Lodge Carbondale Senior Living. It’s certainly no secret by now: The Sopris Lodge senior living facility in Carbondale is a mecca for artists where residents continue to create and share with their neighbors and visitors. One of these talented artists is […]
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Agresión sexual sacude a Carbondale
Myki Jones Sopris Sun Traducción por Dolores Duarte para Sol del Valle Advertencia de contenido: Este artículo aborda una investigación en curso sobre una agresión sexual perpetrada contra un miembro vulnerable de la comunidad. El 04 de noviembre, el Departamento de Policía de Carbondale (CPD por sus siglas en inglés), representado por el comandante Kirk […]
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Salomé Songbird brings ‘Scathing Lullabies’ to the Valley
Salomé Songbird, an eclectic, free-spirited acoustic trio originally from Miami, Florida, will soon bring their stories of the underbelly of the human experience to the Roaring Fork Valley, with one free performance at the Basalt Regional Library on Nov. 14 and another ticketed one at Steve’s Guitars in Carbondale on Nov. 15. Composed of Bryan […]
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Sexual assault rattles Carbondale
Content warning: This article discusses an ongoing investigation of a sexual assault perpetrated against a vulnerable community member. On Nov. 4, the Carbondale Police Department (CPD), represented by Chief Kirk Wilson, Lieutenant Bill Kirkland and Public Information Officer Anna Ramirez, hosted a community meeting at the Old Thompson Barn in River Valley Ranch to brief […]
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Sopris Lodge artist in residence: Helen Oliver
This is the second feature in a short series highlighting artists living at Sopris Lodge Carbondale Senior Living. Sopris Lodge is home to many incredible artists and musicians who bring their unique mediums together for the sake of creativity and connection. One of these talented folks is 92-year-old Helen Oliver, a flutist and former congregational […]
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TRTC brings ‘“Ghostlight’” to life
From Oct. 25 until Oct. 31, Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) will present the immersive theater experience of “Ghostlight” by Michael Duran. This truncated run will have 13 total performances of monodramas with multiple showings per night, each running about 90 minutes. The production will utilize spaces in the theater that audiences have never before […]