RHS cottage
The Redstone Historical Society (RHS) has been offered an unique opportunity to purchase the DeMaestri-Durrett mining-era cottage on Redstone Boulevard and needs $25,000 to close the deal. The home is valued at $875,000. Donations so far include $275,000 from one of the cottage owners and a matching $200,000 grant from Pitkin County to go with a pending $250,000 from History Colorado. Individual donations have raised $120,000, according to the RHS. The funds are due by the end of July, so time is of the essence. To donate, you can visit www.bit.ly/RHScottage
Public art destroyed
“Mt. Sopris” — a new public art piece on loan to Carbondale by local Sara Jensen — was unfortunately wrecked on First Friday shortly after its debut. The ceramic piece used topographic maps to produce seven pieces stacked together for an impression of Mt. Sopris. Jensen told The Sopris Sun that the incident was an accident, not an act of vandalism, and the person who broke the sculpture “reached out with a kind message.” Jensen is apprenticing with an artist in Taos, New Mexico, and plans to remake and reinstall “Mt. Sopris” later this summer.
News Director Halle Zander
Aspen Public Radio has announced the promotion of Halle Zander to news director. Zander has worked for Aspen Public Radio for three years as a reporter, producer, editor, moderator and host of “All Things Considered.” Her previous experience includes teaching youth radio with the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program and educating elementary students with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies.
Food rescue
Harvest for Hunger (HH), a Snowmass-based nonprofit, has opened a new food distribution center in Aspen at the Michael W. Schultz Health and Human Services Building. HH rescues surplus food from local grocers, restaurants and bakeries, and redistributes it to the community to reduce food insecurity and food waste. “We’re proud to offer a resource where residents can get the help they need without judgment or delay,” said Gray Warr, HH executive director, in a press release. Last year, according to the HH website, the nonprofit rescued 121,041 pounds of food from businesses between Aspen and Carbondale. The new center operates Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. For more information, visit www.harvestforhungerco.org
Holy Cross election
The results of last week’s Holy Cross board of directors’ election are in. Three candidates ran for one seat in the electric cooperative’s southern district and two candidates for one seat in the northern district. With a total of 4,171 votes cast, Robert Gardner won the southern district seat with close to 62% of the vote. Kimberly Schlaepfer won the northern district seat with 62.5% of the vote. Seven members sit on the board, representing three districts and serving four-year terms. More election information is available at www.holycross.com
AmeriCorps ruling
On June 5, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore AmeriCorps grant funding in 24 states, including Colorado, following a lawsuit led by Governor Jared Polis. AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. “The court affirmed what we’ve said from the beginning: you cannot shut down vital national service programs without transparency, accountability and due process,” said Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera in a press release. According to the ruling, AmeriCorps must reinstate terminated grants in the 24 states, return AmeriCorps and VISTA members to service where possible, restore the National Civilian Community Corps program to its previous status and abide by federal notice-and-comment requirements before making significant future changes.
Lawsuit calls out Polis
A whistleblower lawsuit filed last week by Colorado Division of Labor Standards and Statistics Director Scott Moss revealed that Governor Jared Polis directed his staff to comply with a subpoena that would have given ICE and other federal law enforcement agencies access to personal identifying information of unaccompanied minors in the state. Colorado Public Radio reported that Polis backed off from enforcing the subpoena until June 23 when parties will meet again in court. The Colorado Democratic Latino Caucus (CDLC) supports the litigation. “This action by the governor represents a betrayal to the immigrant community of our state,” said Elena Martinez-Vivot, CDLC executive director, in a press release. “[It] is a direct contraction to a bill he signed only a mere two weeks ago. SB25-276 was passed to prevent this exact sort of circumstance from occurring.”
Hands-free success
The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on June 10 that inattentive driving crashes in 2025 are down 19% compared with the first five months of 2024. As of Jan. 1, 2025, holding a cellphone or other mobile device while driving is illegal under a new hands-free law intended to curtail distracted driving. Penalties for violating the law start with a $75 fine and two license suspension points for the first offense.
LGBTQ+ advocate sought
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is filling a vacancy on its Outdoor Equity Grant Program board. Applicants with experience advancing equity for LGBTQ+ folks can apply by June 20 at www.tinyurl.com/CPWLGBTQ
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Sophie Catto, Emmy Lerma, Ben Meckley, Lorraine Morrison and Jonathan Waterman (June 12); Riley Ames (June 13); Britney White (June 14); Jade Bath, Lynni Hutton, Eric Lamb and Eileen Waski (June 15); Todd Chamberlin, Garrett Edquist and Vince Simonetti (June 16); Annie Flynn and Amber McMahill (June 17); Tenzin Byrne, Bill Flanigan and Nancy Smith (June 18).
C A L E N D A R
THURSDAY, JUNE 12
WILD WORDS
Jess Barnum teaches “Wild Words Whisper,” a three-part storytelling and journaling series at True Nature from 10am to noon. Learn more at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
NONFICTION BOOK CLUB
The Nonfiction Book Club explores this month’s theme, adventure, at the Carbondale Library from 2 to 3:30pm. For more details, call 970-963-2889.
BANNED BOOK CLUB
The Banned Book Club discusses “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult at the Basalt Library from 4 to 5pm. There is a virtual attendance option. More details at www.basaltlibrary.org
WEST AFRICAN MUSIC
Sean Gaskell performs melodies on the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp, at the Basalt Library from 5:30 to 6:45pm. Refreshments will be served at 5pm.
TOWN MANAGER FINALISTS
Meet the four finalists vying to be Carbondale’s next town manager at the Third Street Center from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
GEOLOGY TALK
Sally Potter McIntyre, PhD, shares her expertise as an Associate Professor of Geology at Southern Illinois University with a talk on the geology of the Roaring Fork Valley’s salt formations from 5:30 to 6:30pm at the Cocoa Club.
COMMUNITY PARTY
Wilderness Workshop’s annual Community Party takes place in Sopris Park from 5:30 to 8:30pm with music by Sweet Jessup and the Dirty Buckets, dinner, drinks and activities for all ages.
WOMEN’S HEALTH
The Aspen Institute presents “The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power and Facts” from 6 to 7pm. For more info, visit as.pn/acpevents
PRIDE PAGEANT
The Aspen Art Museum hosts a free drag pageant from 6 to 9pm. Register for free at www.aspenartmuseum.org/calendar
SHOSHONE HISTORY
Join the Glenwood Springs Historical Society and Josh Mattson of Xcel Energy for a look at the construction and modern operation of the Shoshone Hydroelectric Plant at the Glenwood Springs Library at 6:30pm. The event is free and donations are welcome.
BOOKS IN BARS
The Carbondale Library invites you to meet at Beer Works to discuss “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald at 7pm.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“The Phoenician Scheme” continues at the Crystal Theatre today, Friday, Saturday and next Thursday at 7pm with a 5pm captioned matinee on Sunday.
‘ASSASSINS’
SoL Theatre Company presents “Assassins” at Thunder River Theatre with shows tonight and tomorrow at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Shows will continue next week, too. Find tickets at www.soltheatrecompany.org
COUNTRY MUSIC
TACAW hosts a country music night with Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore with The Guilty Ones and the Taylor Scott Band. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
PREPPING
Sustainable Settings offers a two-day biodynamic preparation-making class today and tomorrow. For details, visit www.sustainablesettings.org/workshops
SCHOOL SAFETY
National school safety law expert Dr. Bernard James speaks at the Aspen District Theater as part of a seminar hosted by the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office and Aspen School District from 8am to noon. The event is free and open to the public.
BIKE DROP
The City of Aspen partners with the Carbondale Bike Project to collect used bikes at the Rio Grande Recycle Center (618 Rio Grande Place) from 2 to 5pm. There will be prize giveaways, a free bike maintenance 101 course and light refreshments. More details at www.aspen.gov/bikedropoff
HOLDEN HOEDOWN
The Aspen Historical Society invites one and all to a free hoedown at the Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum from 4 to 7pm with demonstrations of steam engines and other historical machinery, tours, games, food for purchase and music by Sweet Jessup and The Dirty Buckets.
BOOK SIGNING
Billy Wynne discusses his book “The Empty Path,” a how-to manual for cultivating the Buddhist principle of emptiness as the source of fundamental satisfaction and joy in our lives, at 6pm at White River Books.
BACH TO BLUEGRASS
Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra presents “Bach to Bluegrass,” a fundraiser starring the Carbondale All-Stars String Band, featuring some of the best musicians in the Valley, at the Old Thompson Barn in River Valley Ranch from 6 to 9pm. The night will include Slow Groovin BBQ, local ale and Sweet Temerity Jazz opening. Find tickets at www.rfyo.org
CONSCIOUS CONVERSATION
The Center for Human Flourishing welcomes Karuna and Katie Smith for “Constant Conscious Conversation to Stoke the Life Force” at the Third Street Center from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Find tickets at www.thecenterforhumanflourishing.org
ASPEN FRINGE FESTIVAL
The 17th annual Aspen Fringe Festival begins with “Beauty,” a psychedelic ballet from SOULSKIN Dance at 7:30pm. Tomorrow features the world premiere of David Ledingham’s “Lincoln Goes to Hollywood,” a historical comedy, also at the Wheeler Opera House at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenfringefestival.org
STEVE’S GUITARS
Enjoy Latino ska vibes at Steve’s Guitars with Roka Hueka at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
LOCAL COMEDY
TACAW presents a local comedy showcase at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
FATHERHOOD RETREAT
Men of all ages are invited to connect with other men around the themes of fatherhood and fathers at 13 Moons Ranch from 8am to 7pm. Tickets at www.bit.ly/June14retreat
PRANAYAMA
Discover the power of pranayama and meditation at True Nature with Karuna and special musical guest Katie Smith from 10am to 1pm.
NO KINGS DAY
Mountain Action Indivisible organizes a “No Kings” march along Grand Avenue in Glenwood Springs at 10:30am, concluding with a celebration of solidarity in Sayre Park.
LIFE AFTER 70
The Carbondale Library welcomes anyone 70 and older to join Age-Friendly Carbondale to talk about aging and connect with others who understand the journey, on the second Saturday of every month at 10:30am.
RECOVERY CELEBRATION
A Way Out hosts a potluck picnic with activities, music and resources in celebration of addiction recovery at Crown Mountain Park from 11:30am to 1:30pm. RSVP at www.bit.ly/recoverypicnic
ROKA HUEKA
Denver’s premiere Latino ska band, Roka Hueka, plays at the Glenwood Caverns from 6 to 9pm. Gondola ticket sales — $5 per person after 4pm — will benefit The Sopris Sun and Sol del Valle.
QUEEN BEES
The Queen Bees perform for Redstone’s Magical Moments concert series at Redstone Park at 6pm.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
BASALT SUNDAY MARKET
The Basalt Sunday Market kicks off its summer season today and continues through Sept. 28 from 10am to 2pm every Sunday along Midland Spur.
POLO CUP
Team Land Rover takes on Team Hotel Colorado in the Devereux Polo Cup, honoring history and showcasing some of the most talented players in the region from 11am to 3pm at the Stout Ranch (2000 Baldy Creek Rd. New Castle).
SUNDAY MARKET
The Basalt Sunday Market kicks off today and continues every Sunday through Sept. 28 along Midland Spur from 10am to 2pm.
ECSTATIC DANCE
Alya Howe and DJ Aja offer an ecstatic dance at 13 Moons Ranch at 6pm.
ETHAN J PERRY
Steve’s Guitars presents Ethan J Perry performing at 7pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
MONDAY, JUNE 16
OPEN BOOK SOCIETY
The Basalt Library offers a virtual book club for teens at 4pm. Registration is required at www.basaltlibrary.org/events/full-calendar
EL PLACER DE LEER
Angélica Breña leads a discussion of Spanish-language literature at the Basalt Library at 5pm.
PICNIC ON THE PRESERVE
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies holds its annual membership dinner, with drinks, live music and dinner starting at 5:30pm at Rock Bottom Ranch. Visit aspennature.org for more information or to become a member and participate!
BROTHER AND THE HAYES
Steve’s Guitars presents Brother and the Hayes performing at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
TUESDAY, JUNE 17
LOCOMOTION
Basalt Library presents Peter Davison, a national juggling champion and theater artist with a knack for physics at 10:30am. This performance is intended for children ages 3 to 10.
DRUM SAFARI
As part of its Summer Reading Challenge event series for children, Garfield County Libraries welcomes Drum Safari for an interactive performance at the Glenwood Springs Library at 1pm and the Carbondale Library at 4pm.
PERMACULTURE FIELD DAY
The Farm Collaborative hosts a free workshop with the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute guided by Jerome Osentowski from 3:30 to 6:30pm. To sign up, visit www.farmco.org
CONCENTRIC RECOVERY
True Nature hosts a multi-dimensional recovery support community for all forms of addiction at 5:30pm. More info at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
LIBRARY TRIVIA
Calling all trivia lovers, bibliophiles, history buffs and creatives — the Basalt Library offers “an evening of colorful library trivia” from 5:30 to 7pm.
DREAM BATH
Natalia Snider and Jeremy Joseph offer a sound bath with guided dream work at the Jeremy Joseph Photography Studio in Basalt at 6:30pm. To RSVP, email nataliarsnider@gmail.com
‘WOLF’S MESSAGE’
Join author Suzanne Giesemann for a discussion and screening of a documentary based on her book about the incredible true story of Michael “Wolf” Pasakarnis from 7 to 9pm at the Third Street Center. Tickets are $30 in advance at thecenterforhumanflourishing.org or $35 at the door.
SECRETS OF LONGEVITY
National Geographic photojournalist David McLain takes you on a journey through the world’s “Blue Zones” — where people have the longest, healthiest lives — as part of the Changemaker Speaker Series starting at 7pm at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
HIGH HORSE
Straight from Boston, Massachusetts, High Horse plays music at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
COLOR KITS
Basalt Library gives away coloring kits to teen patrons while supplies last beginning at 10am.
BUG OUT
The Carbondale Library invites the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies to teach about bugs at 10:30am.
COMIC BOOK ART
The Basalt Library invites teens to explore comic book art from 1 to 3pm.
CLIMATE DOC
350 Roaring Fork offers a free screening of “The Climate Baby Dilemma,” all about how the current generation is considering the environment before deciding to have children, at 5:30pm at the Carbondale Library.
BASALT CONCERT
The Basalt River Park summer concert series kicks off with Ipecac, “a clash of rock, punk and a whole lot of badass,” headlining at 7pm. Taylor Shae will open at 5:30pm.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
BOOK CLUB
The Carbondale Library’s Third Thursday Book Club discusses “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova at 2pm.
CARE FOR CAREGIVERS
True Nature offers support for caregivers with movement, meditation and sharing from 5 to 6:30pm. More info at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
COCOA CHEMISTRY
Mark Burrows offers a free talk on the chemistry behind making the perfect chocolate from 5:30 to 6:30pm at the Cocoa Club.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
LIBRARY CAMP-OUT
The Basalt Library hosts an all-ages camp-out on the lawn with games, activities, dinner and a pancake breakfast. Registration is required at www.basaltlibrary.org/events/full-calendar
TYPICAL GHOST
Local band Typical Ghost performs at an album release block party hosted by KDNK from 6 to 9pm. The event is free with drink purchases benefitting KDNK.
SOLSTICE HEALING
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts a “Summer Solstice Vibrational Sound Healing Journey” with Zachary and Krista Cashin at 7pm. For tickets, visit www.tcfhf.org
DANCEASPEN
See choreographer Garrett Smith create a brand-new world premiere with the artists of DanceAspen at TACAW at 7pm as part of the “In Progress” series. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
THE FLINNS
Catch The Flinns, a husband-wife Americana duo, at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
PLEIN AIR PAINTING
Aspen’s Soldner Center hosts Nicole Gogolak for an immersive outdoor painting class from 10am to 5pm. To sign up, visit www.soldnercenter.com/plein-air-painting
BILL’S ROOM
TACAW presents William H. Macy with Jim Beloff and David Brown performing at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
FIRST DRAFT
Mitzi Rapkin hosts the podcast “First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing” live from TACAW interviewing “Stag Dance” author Torrey Peters at 6:30pm. RSVP at www.tacaw.org
STEVE’S GUITARS
Rachel Summer & The Traveling Light performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
MONDAY, JUNE 23
RFHS GARDENS
The community is invited to lend a hand at the grow dome and surrounding gardens at Roaring Fork High School today from noon to 7pm. An interest meeting and potluck will take place at 5:30pm. Questions? Contact mariah.foley@colostate.edu