Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) had a jampacked and well-received summer season of peripheral programming events. They now approach the debut of their 2025-2026 mainstage season, which aligns with the TRTC’s 30th anniversary. The community theater nonprofit will harken back to its earliest days by opening with “True West,” Aug. 29 through Sept. 14, which […]
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Colorado’s DNA kit backlog impacting sex assault investigations
Criminal investigations in the State of Colorado — more specifically, sexual assault investigations — have been facing hurdles due to internal factors at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) since September 2023. For one, Yvonne “Missy” Woods, a former CBI forensic scientist of nearly 30 years, is facing 102 charges related to perjury, forgery, attempting […]
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‘Unsui (Mirror)’ floats above Paepcke Park through September
In Aspen’s Paepcke Park, many local artists have activated the space in ways that attract locals and tourists alike to share in art and creation. One of these activations, made possible by a collaboration between internationally renowned artist Sanford Biggers, Buckhorn Productions, Desert X and Aspen Public Art, is “Unsui (Mirror).” Biggers’ installation features two […]
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Shining bright — Challenge Aspen celebrates 30 years of service
For the past three decades, Challenge Aspen has facilitated life-changing experiences and opportunities for individuals living with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, transcending limitations through their adaptive recreation and scholarship programs. From sit-skiing and snowboarding to paddleboarding, music and theater, the organization offers customized programming for individuals of all ages and abilities. On July 19, the […]
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Snowmass Comedy WKND returns with focus on inclusion
This July 11-13, Snowmass Comedy WKND at The Collective is gearing up for laughs, free events and sets from a diverse line-up of rising stars and fledgling big shots with network credits from Netflix, Comedy Central and more. A headliner event will take place each night of the weekend at 7:30pm at The Collective Hall. […]
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One century of learning — a conversation with Art Ackerman
On July 11, Navy veteran, former auditor, founder of Rotary International’s Carbondale chapter and iconic KDNK DJ Art Ackerman will celebrate his 100th birthday with family and friends. Ackerman has been on KDNK’s airwaves since 1987 hosting a myriad of jazz with his popular weekly show “Swing, Swing, Swing,” every Tuesday from 7 to 9pm. […]
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Bill Morrow sculptures return to Carbondale
Several sculptures by the late William “Bill” Morrow — a man recognized for his artistic achievements in the greater Grand Valley, particularly in Carbondale and Grand Junction — are returning to Carbondale to settle into permanent homes. The Insane-A-Cycle, Molecular Inquisition, Flight and Butterfly & Lily were donated respectively to the Town of Carbondale, The […]
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Glenwood Vaudeville Revue is in full swing
The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue’s summer showcase is in full swing with a lively cast, new parodies covering everything from current events to the dangers of driving through Glenwood Canyon, throwbacks to fan-favorite sketches and musical theater numbers. “The show is fantastic and I am really pleased with it,” stated owner and performer John Goss. “I’ve […]
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El Club de Embellecimiento de Carbondale se pone a trabajar
El Club de Embellecimiento de Carbondale (CBC por sus siglas en inglés) ha iniciado numerosos proyectos de restauración, paisajismo y limpieza en negocios, zonas públicas e incluso en hogares de Carbondale. Su proyecto inaugural de restauración recientemente tuvo lugar en KDNK Community Access Radio, donde el líder del club Jeff Basler y sus compañeros voluntarios […]
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Carbondale Beautification Club gets to it
The Carbondale Beautification Club (CBC) has begun to conduct a myriad of restoration, landscaping and cleanup projects at businesses, public areas and even homes in Carbondale. Its inaugural restoration project just took place at KDNK Community Access Radio, where club leader Jeff Basler and fellow volunteers cleaned and beautified the space in front of the […]