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 […]
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Construyendo comunidad a través del servicio
¿Quieres formar parte de una tradición comunitaria única? La Feria de la Montaña 2025 ofrece oportunidades de voluntariado para todos los gustos y habilidades. Desde el montaje hasta el Equipo Verde, cada tarea fortalece el espíritu de Carbondale y ofrece recompensas memorables.
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Building community through service: How you can become a part of Mountain Fair 2025
This Q&A with Carbondale Arts originated from Sol del Valle and has been translated for English readers. What types of volunteer opportunities does Mountain Fair offer? (e.g., clean-up, food and drink service, wristband checkers, stage crew, etc.) All of the above! There’s something for everyone and every skillset — set-up, breakdown, Peace Patrol, Cantina shifts, […]
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APR stands tallAspen Public Radio (APR) has joined Colorado Public Radio and KSUT to file a lawsuit with National Public Radio (NPR) against the Trump administration’s executive order which seeks to end federal funding for NPR and PBS. The lawsuit claims the action violated the Constitution and First Amendment protections. “Free press is not optional […]
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A Venezuelan Celebration defies prejudice
“I will be surprised if there are people still in seats after the concert,” MinTze Wu told The Sopris Sun. “This music just comes through your body.” Wu is the founder of BenFeng Music Productions, concluding its Barn Music Series this season with A Venezuelan Celebration on May 29-30. “We are still going to have […]
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Carbondale Arts Fashion Show: Always in style
The 14th annual Carbondale Arts Fashion show was one for the books, or the screen perhaps. Leaning into this year’s film noir theme, “Camera Obscura” projected cinematic backdrops on curtains that would open to reveal small apartments containing big secrets. These dance interludes complimented the stylings of fashion designers from near and far, while local […]
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A fresh take on fashion
The Carbondale Arts Fashion Show (no longer “Green is the New Black”) returns this weekend with “Camera Obscura,” a nod to film noir exploring themes of secrecy, desire and dreams “in a world of murder and mayhem.” Laura Stover, responsible for making it a multimedia show, enlisted filmmaker Ashley Mosher to capture sequences of local […]
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Mountain Fair 2025The 54th annual Carbondale Mountain Fair poster design contest is now underway! This year’s theme is: “Let’s Dance! ¡Bailemos!” Artists are encouraged to submit a well-developed concept (vertical or square preferred over horizontal) along with three work samples to brian@carbondalearts.com by April 1. The jury-selected winner will receive $1,000 and five shirts! GWS […]