The Aspen Indigenous Foundation (AIF) hosted the Fifth Annual Shining Mountains Film Festival (SMFF) at the Wheeler Opera House in December. To reach more downvalley viewers, three select films will screen at 6:30pm on April 3 at The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW). “The mission of the foundation is to increase the awareness in the […]
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Garfield County postpones meeting with library board, trustee candidates
A much-anticipated public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 with the Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) has been postponed. BOCC Chair John Martin told The Sopris Sun on Monday, March 25 that he wants to have the full BOCC in attendance. He said that Commissioner Tom […]
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Basalt Report: Last call to cast your vote
It’s time for Basalt’s voices to be heard! The Town of Basalt’s municipal election is currently underway, and the deadline to submit ballots is Tuesday, April 2 at 7pm. Ballots can be returned via mail or dropped in the ballot box behind Town Hall, located in Lion’s Park beside the Midland Spur. The mayoral seat […]
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Sopris Lodge presents ‘Parkinson’s 101’ on April 4
Sopris Lodge at Carbondale hosts Jodi Brown, CEO of Parkinson Association of the Rockies, from 2 to 3pm on April 4. The presentation is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required as attendance will be limited. For details, call Chase Corte at 970-678-0057 or visit soprislodge.com/events Sopris Lodge is located at […]
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In loving memory of Lon Winston
June 16, 1946 – March 21, 2024 By TRTC staff and board It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lon Winston, the esteemed founder and executive artistic director emeritus of Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC). Lon passed away peacefully on March 21, leaving behind his radiant wife of 49 years, Debra, […]
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Austin Skalecki shares songs and stories at Steve’s
Austin Skalecki, a Wisconsin-based folk and blues musician, makes his Steve’s Guitars debut on April 5. He is looking forward to performing his original songs in the intimate space and sharing the stories which inspired them. Skalecki was inspired to pursue music after growing up listening to artists like Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and Kris […]
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Aspen Film Shortsfest showcases global talent and youth engagement
Aspen Film will host the 33rd Annual Shortsfest at the Wheeler Opera House and Isis Theatre from April 1 through 7. The Oscar-qualifying festival will feature works by emerging filmmakers from 24 countries, with 58% of the films directed or co-directed by women. The Sopris Sun spoke with Shortsfest’s programming director, Jason Anderson, by phone […]
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GarCo Report: Changes to library trustee appointment process, gray wolf update and more
“Shame on you Commissioner Martin and Commissioner Samson for changing, without public notice or input from either the library trustees or the residents of Garfield County, the practice of allowing our library trustees to nominate candidates to serve on the library board of trustees.” Glenwood Springs resident Ellen Dole on Monday ripped into the Garfield […]
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Crystal Caucus: Hope and potential for the Redstone General Store
“This is really all about building community, and it’s going to be the community that designs what’s on this site,” said Larisa LaLonde of Roaring Fork Leadership (RFL). LaLonde led a presentation during the Crystal River Caucus last Thursday regarding future plans for the Redstone General Store, including creating a community serving village center to […]
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RFHS seniors soar in showcase of capstone projects
From sharing personal stories and useful information about student activism on the KDNK airwaves and in the pages of The Sopris Sun, to literally flying, this year’s Roaring Fork High School seniors are taking their capstone projects to new heights. Capstones are a free form, hands-on project, often spanning the better part of two years […]