Judith Ritschard, a Mexican-American immigrant, former Sopris Sun columnist and mother of two, can add “children’s book author” to her resume with the release of her debut, “Winter Flower: A Story of New Beginnings.” Ritschard hopes to inspire people to learn from one another and to provide children of immigrant families broader representation for their […]
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Surls’ ‘Reflections’ installed at the Bush Presidential Center
Last week, I spoke with artist James Surls about his artwork’s installation at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, located on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. The commission sits in a historically sensitive context. A Texas native, Surls noted previous disagreements with the former president’s policies, including being among […]
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Making a mark: 10 years of Cosecha Textiles
At Cosecha Textiles, the rhythmic whirl of sewing machines and steady ding of tack hammers and mallets creates a symphony of sound that sparks inspiration. It is here cherished heirlooms are restored and revived as beginner and experienced sewists gather to create their own timeless pieces. Amidst the workroom’s laughter and artistry, Cosecha founder and […]
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One last dance
The annual November First Friday Día de los Muertos celebration in Carbondale was a night to remember — the dead, of course. But it also served as a moment to reflect on the significant part Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s Baile Folklórico program has played for the past many years, breathing life and authenticity into the […]
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A ray of el Sol: Embellishing the world
Job Daniel Figueroa Zamarripa is from Chihuahua, Mexico, and has been living in the Valley for four years. He currently works as a photographer, tattoo artist and muralist. Job has been immersed in art since a young age, beginning his artistic journey in middle school. His love for art started with music and the visual […]
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Pink to Black returns even bigger and better
On Nov. 22, the immersive live experience Pink to Black, a collaborative project between Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) and El Dorado, returns and is sure to get the audience moving to the sounds of electronic music, with Heady Hooligan opening for Magic Beans on TRTC’s black box stage. On down the line, Pink to […]
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Friends join Mac Benning at Steve’s on Nov. 14
On Nov. 14, Mac Benning, a renowned bluegrass banjoist, singer and songwriter in the Valley, will be joined on stage at Steve’s Guitars by another six musicians, including: his fiancée, Abbie Cheney, who will be sharing her vocal talents, upright bassist Jonathan Ballou, drummer Chad Patrick, saxophone and clarinet player Chance Davis, electric guitarist William […]
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Aspen Community Theatre expands access with ‘Rumors’
This month, Aspen Community Theatre (ACT) will perform the farcical classic “Rumors” by Neil Simon at the Wheeler Opera House for the first leg (Nov. 13-16) before taking it to the Ute Theater in downtown Rifle (Nov. 21-13). This marks a return to non-musical theater for the company and comes on the heels of the […]
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Local author writes a book to help kids reframe life’s transitions
Jan Hadwen Hubbell, an acclaimed screenplay writer, long-time local, former English teacher at Colorado Mountain College and now published children’s book author, is excited to have her newest story, “The Boy Who Couldn’t Say Goodbye,” available to children not only in the Roaring Fork Valley, but internationally as well. Her book tells the story of […]
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Making Pop personal — the Powers Art Center turns 11
The Powers Art Center in Carbondale recently celebrated its 11th anniversary and continues to grow as a community resource. Like the Frick in New York City, it is an unusual art institution that has spawned from the quirks of a single private art collection. Founded by Kimiko Powers to commemorate her husband John’s life, the […]