In what was billed as Thunder River Theatre Company’s (TRTC) final celebration of 2023, with performances on Dec. 29-30, “House of Venus” was like stepping through a portal into another time and place — maybe it was a spirited cabaret in 1930s New Orleans — like we had entered the divine goddess’ residence. Before the […]
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Spruce Up The Sun 2023
“World Peace,” that’s what we challenged local kids to draw in our 2023 Spruce Up The Sun cover contest, and we think CMS seventh grader Penelope Mathis really captured the theme in her piece “Rice and Milk.” The kids of Carbondale and beyond really responded to this year’s theme of World Peace (La Paz Mundial). […]
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SoL closes out the year with ‘A Christmas Story’
Editor’s note: “A Christmas Story” is no longer running, but it has become a tradition that youth correspondent Gus Richardson writes a review of SoL Theatre’s productions. I was lucky enough to attend the final showing of SoL Theatre’s “A Christmas Story,” and it was one of the better shows I’ve seen this year. It […]
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Thunder River Theatre rings in 2024 with ‘House of Venus’
Correction: We had the wrong Tarot Kiki listed, in fact they are Gabrielle Bailes. Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) will host its annual New Year fundraising gala on Friday, Dec. 29, and Saturday, Dec. 30. Titled “House of Venus,” this immersive and interactive experience, directed by Carbondale Arts legend and TRTC board president Amy Kimberly, […]
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Winter Words 2024 is underway
Aspen Words, a local nonprofit, is gearing up for its 27th Annual Winter Words series, which will take place between the Paepcke Auditorium in Aspen and TACAW in Basalt from Jan. 11 through Mar. 14. Aspen Words is dedicated to encouraging readers, inspiring writers and connecting the people of The Roaring Fork Valley through the […]
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The Sun and el Sol get artsy with Aspen Chapel Gallery
Editor’s note: A percentage of the proceeds from the Biennial Four Rivers art show will go to The Sopris Sun. This is a call to artists to submit their pieces to be included in the Four Rivers Biennial art show in February at the Aspen Chapel Gallery (ACG).The Sopris Sun and el Sol del Valle […]
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Anderson Ranch redefines art residencies with family pilot program
In a bold departure from conventional artist residencies, the Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass introduced the Family Residency Pilot Program, reshaping the traditional artist retreat experience. This innovative initiative seeks to provide artists and their families with an opportunity to immerse themselves in a creative sanctuary, fostering inclusivity and a sense of community. Three […]
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STC production sheds light on neurodivergent perspective
On Nov. 24 at 7pm, Sopris Theatre Company (STC), Colorado Mountain College’s (CMC) student-community theater hybrid, premiered its second show of the season, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” The opening was met with an intimate and befitting audience and went off without a hitch. It will run again this weekend, Dec. […]
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Theatre Review: TRTC strikes balance between comedy and conscious in ‘The Minutes’
Editor’s Note: This review contains plot spoilers At its best, theater is an art form that, in the same breath, provokes delight and debate in equal measure. So far this season, Thunder River Theater Company (TRTC) has demonstrated mastery in both. In September, TRTC opened its season with “Rabbit Hole,” a play that probes the […]
