On June 7, Natalie Spears, an acclaimed local musician known for Pearl & Wood and other collaborations, will celebrate the launch of her debut solo album, “Hymn of Wild Things,” at The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW). Those in attendance will get early access to the album’s tracks in tandem with a live performance from […]
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Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter makes her Steve’s debut
On Monday, May 20, award-winning singer-songwriter Lynne Hanson will perform on the Steve’s Guitars stage for the first time, accompanied by her guitarist, Blair Michael Hogan. This is part of her Colorado/New Mexico tour to promote her most recent album, “Just a Poet.” “Being [in Carbondale] for the first time will be cool. This will […]
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Say ‘hello’ to 3 B’s Bakery
On May 3, Carbondale’s First Friday Block Party welcomed a new family-owned small business to Main Street that will surely excite those with a sweet tooth. 3 B’s Bakery, run by Lauren Poleski McCourt and her husband, Peter, opened its doors to the public after four years of preparation: securing a spot, working out a […]
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Carbondale Library screens ‘The Paradise Paradox’ on May 15
On May 15, the Carbondale Library will present “The Paradise Paradox,” a documentary by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Brett Rapkin. Olympic ski racer Bode Miller executively produced the film. The documentary explores mental health crises becoming epidemic in America’s mountain towns, specifically those that draw crowds during the ski season. It explores the elements of housing […]
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Estudiante de la preparatoria Roaring Fork obtiene dos diplomas, incluido un título universitario
La temporada de graduaciones se acerca rápidamente para estudiantes y sus familias en el valle de Roaring Fork Myki Jones Corresponsal de Sopris Sun Traducción por Dolores Duarte La temporada de graduaciones se acerca rápidamente para estudiantes y sus familias en el valle de Roaring Fork, entre ellas las ceremonias para los graduados de Colorado […]
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RFHS student reels in two diplomas, including a college degree
Graduation season is fast approaching for students and their families in the Roaring Fork Valley, including the commencement ceremonies for Colorado Mountain College (CMC) graduates at the institution’s Spring Valley campus, which take place May 3 and 4. Among these college graduates is 18-year-old Esmeralda Alverde Duarte, a Roaring Fork High School senior enrolled in […]
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Past Carbondale mayors to conclude historical society speaker series
On May 5, the Carbondale Historical Society will present the final installment of its winter speaker series at KDNK, welcoming three former Carbondale mayors: Stacey Bernot, Michael Hassig and Dan Richardson. Stephen Shapiro, president of the Carbondale Historical Society, said that audiences are in for a plethora of discussion topics, from changes wrought by COVID […]
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‘HYPERMNESIA’ at the Art Base
On April 19, Basalt’s Art Base opened a new exhibition from local interdisciplinary artist Jahn Carlos Neri. The exhibition, titled “HYPERMNESIA,” has been in development for two years. It is an interactive, multisensory exploration of the impact of technology on our society and the nature and fragility of human memory. The exhibit combines virtual reality […]
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WindWalkers mounts up for annual Kentucky Derby fundraiser
WindWalkers, the nonprofit equine-assisted learning and therapy center that has served the communities of Eagle, Pitkin and Garfield counties for nearly 20 years, is gearing up for its annual Kentucky Derby Party Fundraiser. This fun event promises an afternoon complete with a silent auction, a delicious southern-style family buffet and, of course, a Kentucky Derby […]
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Kray Van Kirk tells inclusive heroic tales at Steve’s
Singer-songwriter and storyteller Kray Van Kirk returns to Steve’s Guitars on Saturday, April 27 to share heroic tales accompanied with melodies strummed on six and 12-stringed guitars. “We need delight and hope,” stated Van Kirk in a recent press release. “And we need new myths and new stories for the 21st century to make it […]