Last Saturday, I went to the Stage of Life (SoL) Theatre Company and the Sopris Soarers’ first-ever collaborative show, “This Is Halloween: Songs and Soaring From The Nightmare Before Christmas.” It was pretty good, and there was a surprising amount to unpack from a show with a runtime of only 45 minutes. First off, the […]
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Hair dyeing tips from local youth
A sea of black, brown, blonde and other normative hair colors flood my vision. But, here and there I see pinpricks of alternative hues, splashes of green, blue and red…dyed hair. Humans have been dyeing their mops for centuries now, with evidence of hair coloring going back to the paleolithic era. Today, it’s a form […]
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Sustainable buildings sprouting in Willits
On Thursday, June 30, Amanda Poindexter helped organize a tour of the electrical buildings in Willits for both U.S. Green Building Council members and the general public. After a brief meet and greet, the tour explored two buildings. The first was The Hub, which is primarily housing for Aspen Skiing Company (SkiCo) employees. The second […]
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The purpose of Pride
Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Roaring Fork Valley has had both its highs and lows. There have been times that helped me embrace my identity, while other instances have torn me down. It’s been roughly three years since I came to terms with my own sexuality. Through that time, I have learned […]
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Orbeez, how a toy can turn into a weapon
On May 26, the Orbeez Challenge on TikTok made its way to the Roaring Fork Valley. The challenge dares young people to use airsoft guns or “blasters” to shoot innocent bystanders with gel pellets. In a local case, high school students drove by Miners Park and, at least one of them, fired upon younger children […]
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A celebration of the class of 2022
By Marlo Bowman Youth Correspondent A little over a week ago marked the end of an era for many class of 2022 students, including myself. The graduation ceremony was not the end of the day, however. There was one final celebration to commence overnight, and that would be Project Graduation. Project Graduation, thrown together by […]
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Bagels, bagels, bagels
According to some people (particularly from the East Coast), the Roaring Fork Valley has generally been lacking in fresh and tasty bagels. Open Sesame seeks to fill that niche as a perfect breakfast, or lunch, stop with a variety of bagel sandwiches, spreads and pastries. Speaking with Rachel Martin, the manager, and Beth Prett, the […]
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Connecting through film enriches conversations
Early April marked the end of the 2022 Aspen ShortsFest. This week-long festival celebrates curated short films that stand to earn various awards. This year, I had the extraordinary honor of being selected to join the Youth Jury. The Youth Jury is made up of young people from throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, with two […]
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The Valley is alive with ‘The Sound of Music’
The student production of “The Sound of Music,” directed by Sonya Meyer, premiered Friday, April 8. A collaboration between Basalt High, Basalt Middle, Basalt Elementary, Carbondale Middle and Roaring Fork High schools made the show possible. This wildly popular musical set at the beginning of World War II, follows the story of Maria Rainer, a […]