Award-winning folk-Americana singer-songwriter Jonathan Foster is making a tour stop at Steve’s Guitars on April 26. Foster, originally from Cranberry Lake, New York, is currently cranking out music in Redding, California. He has been crafting tunes for old souls for over a decade. In that time, he has released five independent studio albums and played […]
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Martha Redbone brings Bone Hill to the Wheeler
Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House will be closing out its 2022-2023 “Wheeler Presents” series with the “Bone Hill” story-concert on April 21 at 7pm, featuring the talents of accomplished singer-songwriter, composer and educator Martha Redbone and her husband and collaborator, Aaron Whitby, the musical director for “Bone Hill.” Redbone is a performing artist who focuses on […]
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Valley students present “Mamma Mia!” at BMS
Students of Basalt High School, Basalt Middle School (BMS), Roaring Fork High School and Carbondale Middle School will perform the hit musical “Mamma Mia!” on April 13-15 at 7pm and April 16 at 2pm. With over 27 actors and various backstage crew bringing the show to life, those involved are excited to tell the timeless […]
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CMC approves new bachelor’s degree
Colorado Mountain College (CMC) trustees met at the Dillon campus on March 14 for a regular meeting, during which they approved a new bachelor’s degree program. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Media will be its eighth bachelor degree offering and will focus on marketing, strategic communication in digital space, content creation, video creation […]
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Clay Boland, an epic soundtrack
By Myki Jones Sopris Sun Correspondent At age 92, Clay Boland Jr. is still going strong creating original jazz music. Boland was an accomplished professor of communications and humanities at Colorado Mountain College (CMC) from 1973 to 1995, all while writing, recording and performing as a professional musician. Since age 5, he has written original […]
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CO author unravels complexities in extreme sports
Elea Plotkin released her second novel, “The Procedure,” on Dec. 16, 2022. The novel tells of the adventures and challenges of an extreme skier and single mother, Whitney Olson, traveling and competing all over the United States and the world. She contends with a manipulative coach, sexism and double standards in the world of athletics […]
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‘Super Happy Fun Time’ with Bryan Bielanski
Recording artist Bryan Bielanski will perform at Steve’s Guitars on April 16 as part of his U.S. tour, where he will perform songs from his most recent album, “Bryan’s Super Happy Fun Time II,” along with some tracks from his previous album, “Bryan’s Super Happy Fun Time I.” Born in Parma, Ohio, and now based […]
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River Bridge Regional Center hosts fundraising gala
Trigger warning: This article references child abuse and sexual abuse. Reader discretion is advised. River Bridge Regional Center, a Glenwood Springs-based nonprofit organization that provides healing and intervention services to survivors of child sexual abuse, their families and the community through a child-centered approach, will be host its eighth annual “Imagine” fundraising gala on April […]
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Sopris Theatre Company brings Frankenstein to life
UPDATE: Alas! Sopris Theatre Company’s production of Frankenstein will premier on April 14 instead of April 7 due to COVID. Sopris Theatre Company, a community theater operated through Colorado Mountain College (CMC), will bring to life an original musical based on the life of Mary Shelley and her famous tale of fiction. “Frankenstein: The Monster/The Man?” […]
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Local teenager published at 14
Nyala Honey, a local teenager residing in Basalt, recently published her second novel, “The Silent One,” on Dec. 21, 2022. Her debut novel, “Coven of the Silver Moon,” was published on Feb. 19, 2022. She recently turned 14 and started writing her first novel when she was 11. She will speak at the Carbondale Library […]