Africana Dance Ensemble

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published May. 11, 2022

  Village of Peace, dances for water

  For 17 years, Rochelle Norwood has deepened her connections with the Africana Dance Ensemble in Ghana. Together, they founded the Africana Village of Peace Project to keep West African traditions alive while promoting cultural exchange. Courtesy photo

  For 17 years, Rochelle Norwood has nurtured a parallel life in Ghana. She first discovered the Africana Dance Ensemble while studying abroad. Captivated by the energy of traditional African drumming and dance, she regularly introduced other foreign students at the University of Ghana to the troupe. Together they danced, drummed… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Apr. 6, 2022

  Scuttlebutt & Calendar - April 7, 2022

  First Friday saw a herd of horses and mules parading through Carbondale. The fifth annual Healing Hoof-It walk and race, a Smiling Goat Ranch fundraiser, was well-attended — “the best ever,” said Executive Director Sheryl Barto — with proceeds benefiting people affected by autism, depression, anxiety, PTSD and related conditions. John Stroud won the 5k with the best overall time and Charlotte Strahm won the one-mile race. Photo by Jeanne Souldern

  Sustis for sale

  As reported by The Aspen Times on March 31, Sustainable Settings has put all 244 acres of their Thompson Creek Ranch on the market for over $24 million. The property was purchased by Sustainable Settings co-founders Brook and Rose LeVan in 2003 for $2 million. A conservation… read more →