It’s time to get excited for Carbondale’s 55th annual Mountain Fair! This year’s theme is Camp Bonedale, a tradition originating in 1981 from the graduating class of Roaring Fork High School. Camp Bonedale nostalgically embraces the heart of the fair being about connection and community. “We were very close, so when we got out of […]
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Summer heats up with Carbondale Arts
Summer in Carbondale is guaranteed to bring community-fueled fun and creativity to all ages — thanks in large part to Carbondale Arts! Mountain Fair and First Friday continue to be at the core of their summer work, but this beloved organization is in motion and serving our community all summer long. Whether you’re looking for […]
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Forever inked, forever young
At the “Visceral Alchemy: Fine Art + Tattoo” exhibit at Carbondale Arts, I find a temporary tattoo of a human heart, rendered more anatomically faithful than the two humps and sharp point of an emoji. But the aorta, pulmonary artery and venae cavae of this tiny tattoo heart are plants and vines. Planets float inside […]
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Carbondale Arts brings tattoo art into the gallery
Carbondale Arts debuted “Visceral Alchemy” on May 29, showcasing an art exhibition curated by Marketing & Communications Director Sarah Overbeck and local tattoo artist Matt Hays. The show features mixed-media works by over 20 artists, many of whom are primarily based in Colorado, with several out-of-state creatives included. Gallery goers can anticipate viewing not only […]
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Curated Calendar – May 28 to June
THURSDAY, MAY 28 MARBLE MUSEUMThe Marble Historical Society’s museum opens for the season and remains open daily (except Mondays) from 11am to 4pm. For a tour, call 970-963-9815. TECH CLUBAspen Science Center hosts Tech Club at the Carbondale Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Students in fifth grade and up are welcome to attend. Details at […]
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Carbondale Arts and Historical Society talk Mountain Fair on April 9
The Carbondale Historical Society will host a night to remember, covering memories of many nights often, to the contrary, shrouded in a euphoric haze, and filled with dance, love and community. On April 9 (6pm) at the Third Street Center, folks are in for a glimpse into the world of the town’s iconic Mountain Fair. […]
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A story of carnival, dance and politics
“I saw the power of combining story with dance and fashion and was really intrigued by the dynamics of that combination,” Amy Kimberly, former executive of Carbondale Arts, stated on the Carbondale Arts website. That legacy was beautifully echoed in this year’s Carbondale “Step Right Up” Fashion Show, which ran March 12-14, as direction was […]
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New Carbondale Arts Fashion Show directors ‘Step Right Up’ to deliver an unforgettable show
The Carbondale Fashion Show once again awed spectators, bringing a circus-themed, theatrical production roaring to life at the Carbondale Rec Center, March 12-14. This year, Emily Fifer and Meagan Shapiro took the directorial reins with great success. Landan Berlof played ringmaster, energetically weaving together the carnival-esque creations of dancers, aerialists and designers — all carried […]
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Cannoli-ary arts on display at The Launchpad
The Carbondale Arts gallery debuted “Sweet Excess” by William Lanzillo on First Friday, March 6. Lanzillo, a sculptor originally from Chicago, Illinois, assembled a machine in the gallery built to produce a giant cannoli — sweet cream inside a fried shell. The first attempt resulted in a normal-sized cannoli, but Lanzillo will try again to […]
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Highway 133 tragedyThe evening of March 1, Diana Quinn, a 76-year-old woman from the Carbondale area, lost her life after colliding with the back of a semi and trailer on Highway 133 south of Carbondale. At the time of the crash, the semi was parked in the northbound lane of the highway and unoccupied while […]