Deck the WallsIt’s not too late to shop local this gift-giving season. Carbondale Arts’ Deck the Walls holiday market remains open from 10am to 5pm most days (wrapping up on Dec. 24 at 2pm). This weekend there will be a pop-up farmer’s market at The Launchpad from 10am to 4pm Saturday and 11am to 4pm […]
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Tarde pero sin sueño: Celebración del Día de Muertos en Carbondale
Con la celebración del Día de Muertos en Carbondale este año, llega un último baile que rinde homenaje al papel significativo que Aspen Santa Fe Ballet y su programa de Baile Folklórico han desempeñado en el Valle durante más de dos décadas. Debido a varios factores, entre ellos la despedida de su querido director ejecutivo, […]
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Michael Kinsley reflects natural beauty in new show
Michael Kinsley — a multidisciplinary landscape artist, former county commissioner, environmental activist, Snowmass resident and author with deep ties to both the Crystal and Roaring Fork river valleys — will be showing his work alongside two other artists this fall at The Launchpad. Beginning Oct. 3, “Fluid Landscapes” will remain on display through Oct. 30 […]
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Carbondale Report: Rates increasing and public infrastructure improving
All Carbondale trustees were present for their final meeting of September, addressing several items indicative of an evolving town. First, a consent agenda was approved that included approval of minutes, special event permits for the Carbondale Historical Society (Membership Drive, Oct. 3 at True Nature) and English In Action (Fiesta de Tamales, Oct. 25 at […]
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Livier Cruz: ‘I’ve been able to flourish’
This Sol del Valle interview has been translated for English readers. Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Livier Cruz is an artist, puppeteer and creator. Originally from Mexico City, she has lived and studied in Spain. Today, the Valley is her home and the stage where she has found the […]
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Carbondale Arts awards fresh round of fellowship grants
On Aug. 12, Carbondale Arts announced the six local creatives receiving the latest round of grants through its Artist Fellowship Program. Each will receive $2,000 thanks to support from the Wolfpack Foundation and additional, anonymous donors. Awardees Gabriela Mejia, Anders Carlson, Andrea Orrego, Zuleika Pevec, Jill Scher and Morgan Williams will be able to use […]
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Noticias del Valle | Donaciones, incendios, arte y conservación
Las últimas noticias del Valle de Roaring Fork incluyen donaciones de alimentos a LIFT-UP, apoyo financiero a parques de casas móviles, incendios controlados en Carbondale, el mercado navideño Deck the Walls, medidas contra osos, una encuesta regional de conservación y oportunidades de voluntariado en TRTC. Actualizaciones sobre incendios forestales El incendio Derby, que arde al […]
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Unique exhibitions take the spotlight at the Carbondale Arts Gallery
Until Aug. 14, the Carbondale Arts Gallery is featuring two local, eclectic artists, each with a unique method to finding inspiration and creating their art. “People say people are artistic or not. I think it’s most everybody’s artistic, and then somebody tells them that they’re not, and then they think they’re not,” said Vallee Noone, […]
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Mountain Fair 54: A Love Affair
As Mountain Fair approaches each year, there’s a special energy in Carbondale that surges as the opening of the fair approaches. The inhabitants of Carbondale and beyond have a long-standing love affair with the tradition, as the entire community comes together for three days of fun, friendship, food and frivolity. On Sunday morning during Natalie […]
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Mountain Fair is for everyone
Carbondale is in the midst of transforming itself, yet again, for the 54th Annual Mountain Fair — three days of music, food, good vibes and community. “Bailamos,” or “Let’s Dance,” is this year’s theme, inspired by David Bowie, of course, but also meant to incite a sense of unity. “This year just feels complicated and […]