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 […]
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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 […]