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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Clay Center set to celebrate 26th annual Cup Auction at Marble Distilling
Mark your calendars for Dec. 6 because the Carbondale Clay Center’s (CCC) beloved Cup Auction is back on First Friday. Starting at 5pm, members are invited to attend the mug preview where they can place early bids, sip on drinks, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and celebrate ceramic art together. Doors will open for the general public […]
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New Powers Art Center exhibit offers intimate glimpse into friendships and art history
The Powers Art Center’s upcoming exhibit, “In the Living Room with John and Kimiko,” promises a one-of-a-kind journey into the lives of two visionary art collectors who helped shape the pop art movement. Opening Dec. 3, the exhibit provides an intimate look at the world-renowned collection of John and Kimiko Powers, featuring iconic works by […]
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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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5 Point: Connecting communities through stories of adventure
This story originated from our Spanish newspaper, Sol del Valle, and has been translated for our English readers. The Ute Theater, located on 4th Street in Rifle, welcomed 110 attendees for a screening of “Mr. Cato” on Friday, Nov. 15. For nearly two decades, 5 Point Film Festival has inspired communities with adventure films. Its […]
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Washington range rider talks about ‘co-thriving’ with wolves
Daniel Curry named his organization, Project GRIPH, after his horse. “Griph is the first horse I rescued from slaughter,” said Curry. “He would have been dog food in 2009. Now he’s started this business with me and he’s been there with me the whole time.” GRIPH also stands for Guarding the Respective Interests of Predators […]
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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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A conversation with author, activist Marianne Williamson
Marianne Williamson has done many different kinds of work over the years, including authoring 15 books since 1992 on facets of faith and spirituality — selling more than three million copies. In recent years, she has twice run as a Democratic presidential candidate, championing progressive positions with an emphasis on centering love within political action.Williamson […]
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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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Zoë Keating brings bold cello beats to TACAW
UPDATE: The TACAW show has been postponed. Zoë Keating, the avant-garde cellist and composer known for her innovative approach to music, will perform at The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW) on Nov. 16.Based in Burlington, Vermont, Keating recently spoke via Zoom with The Sopris Sun from her backyard recording studio, with “specially-designed sound panels to […]