Content warning: This article discusses a show heavily themed around gun violence. On Oct. 3, Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) premiered its second main stage show of the season — Kyle John Schmidt’s “The Secretary.” This dark comedy follows Ruby Ruth, the owner of a small town gun store selling products specifically marketed to women […]
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Neurobloom sets sail providing psilocybin treatments
On Sept. 2, NeuroBloom, a psilocybin healing center, opened for business at Basalt’s NeuroSpa, a local wellness center for mind and body. The new treatment option is set to expand to NeuroSpa’s Aspen office in November. The wellness center is licensed and regulated by Colorado’s Natural Medicine program, and focuses on helping to treat folks […]
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Sopris Theatre presents its 2025-2026 season
Sopris Theatre Company (STC) is proud to announce its 2025-2026 season and is in the midst of rehearsing for its opening show, “26 Pebbles.” This season is dedicated in memory of Gary Katzenberger, a former director of the theater department at Colorado Mountain College, who passed away in July. “26 Pebbles,” written by Eric Ulloa, […]
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Michael Kinsley reflects natural beauty in new show
Michael Kinsley — a multidisciplinary landscape artist, former county commissioner, environmental activist, Snowmass resident and author with deep ties to both the Crystal and Roaring Fork river valleys — will be showing his work alongside two other artists this fall at The Launchpad. Beginning Oct. 3, “Fluid Landscapes” will remain on display through Oct. 30 […]
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Potato Days unearths support for RFV farmers
The 116th annual Potato Days has arrived with a plethora of community activations in store over the weekend on par with the theme: “The Grate Spudsby” — an homage to the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, “The Great Gatsby.” This year’s Potato Days is particularly special in that it honors the life of […]
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Glenwood Springs Historical Society’s Ghost Walk returns for its 25th year
Next month, for three consecutive weekends beginning Oct. 3, the Linwood Cemetery above Glenwood Springs will again bring history to life for the Glenwood Springs Historical Society’s 25th anniversary of its Ghost Walk tradition. For the second year in a row, there will be a one-night showcase at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue as well, Oct. […]
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OMfluence Marketing provides human-first PR services
OMfluence Marketing Agency, formerly known as Hospitality Marketing, has supported local service and tourism-oriented businesses since 2023. Their focus is on sustainable and human-first approaches with an emphasis on storytelling and close working relationships with clients. The company was started by Olivia Savard, who grew up in Marble and has an extensive background in freelance […]
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The Art Base presents: ‘Larry Day, Ha Ha Ha’
Beginning Oct. 3 and continuing through Oct. 31, The Art Base in Basalt will present a standalone show featuring local cartoonist, painter and award-winning illustrator Larry Day. You’ve undoubtedly seen his work in the pages of The Sopris Sun, a media sponsor for the exhibit. A professional illustrator since the early 1980s, Day is excited […]
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WindWalkers welcomes new executive director, Ginger Opp
This past July, WindWalkers Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy Center, a nonprofit, welcomed its new executive director, Ginger Opp. Gabrielle Greeves held the position for over a decade. After what Opp described as a smooth transition, she is prepared not only to take on existing responsibilities but looks forward to expanding programming to reach more […]
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Carbondale Arts awards fresh round of fellowship grants
On Aug. 12, Carbondale Arts announced the six local creatives receiving the latest round of grants through its Artist Fellowship Program. Each will receive $2,000 thanks to support from the Wolfpack Foundation and additional, anonymous donors. Awardees Gabriela Mejia, Anders Carlson, Andrea Orrego, Zuleika Pevec, Jill Scher and Morgan Williams will be able to use […]