THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 CURLING ON THE RINKNew and seasoned curlers take to the rink at The Collective Snowmass every Thursday from 2 to 4pm through March 12. Details at www.thecollectivesnowmass.com ANDERSON RANCHSpring artists in residence present a slide show at Anderson Ranch Arts Center from 4 to 5pm. In-person and virtual attendance options are available. […]
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Land of Peace Project honors culture and builds community
The Land of Peace Project ties the community of Carbondale and to the Land of Peace Art Village in the Volta Region of Ghana, exchanging resources, artistic development, cultural bridges and intrinsic joy while also addressing environmental challenges between both places. “We are creating a cultural exchange where we can support each other in meaningful […]
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Voting planIf you haven’t already received a mail-in ballot, it’s high time to follow up or make a plan to vote in person. People can register to vote, or update their voter registration, online (www.GoVoteColorado.gov) through Oct. 28 and still receive a mailed ballot. Oct. 28, however, is also the last day it’s recommended to […]
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Aspen Dance Connection en colaboracion con Ormao Dance Company presentaron “OUTSIDE IN 2.0”
El evento OUTSIDE IN 2.0 (o AFUERA ADENTRO 2.0 en español) se llevó a cabo en The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW por sus siglas en inglés) el pasado viernes 19 de julio. La presentación llevó como subtítulo “Bailar en lugares salvajes y mansos”. Dirigido por Jan Johnson y dividido en tres actos, la presentación […]
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The rest is historyThe Carbondale Historical Society’s Log Cabin Museum (499 Weant Boulevard) is open from 10am to 2pm on Saturdays this summer. But they need your help to keep it that way! A volunteer training session is slated for 10am Saturday, July 13 at the Museum. Email info@carbondalehistory.org with questions. RFTA fundingRoaring Fork Transportation […]
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Logo Ligi brings ‘an African village’ to the Valley
Aspen Dance Connection is partnering with Colorado Mountain College (CMC) and Garfield County Libraries to present Logo Ligi, a drum and dance ensemble based in Boulder and led by Maputo Mensah. Logo Ligi is dedicated to sharing traditional dances and stories from West Africa. Mensah was born in Ghana to a family of professional musicians […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – May 4, 2023
Redstone OST survey Pitkin County Open Space and Trails is conducting a survey to gather opinions regarding management plans for Redstone Parks and Open Space and Filoha Meadows. The survey seeks input for both planning efforts and is open through May 15. Visit www.pitkinOSTprojects.com for the survey link and additional information. Discussing Coal Basin The […]
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The ins and outs of ‘OUTSIDE/IN’
By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor The pandemic saw the whole world turned inside out. In terms of performance arts like dance, this happened quite literally with companies taking their work outdoors to keep audiences safe. Now, with the outside turning in again, “OUTSIDE/IN” chooses to meld the best of both worlds for a unique […]
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Village of Peace, dances for water
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 and made other art, beading […]
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Moving beyond abuse: ‘Expressive Journeys’
Trigger warning: the following content touches on topics of sexual assault and abuse. Aspen Dance Connection is partnering with nonprofit the Empowered Voice to present “Expressive Journeys” at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue on April 24 at 7 p.m. This artistic event is intended to amplify the voices of survivors of sexual abuse through multiple creative […]