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Locations: News Published Mar. 15, 2023
Green is the New Black's 'Mirror Mirror' in photos
Sammy Altenau rocks a dress by Skye Barker Maa's "SKYE | AIRE" line. Photo by Will Sardinsky

Photos by Will Sardinsky and Jane Bachrach

Carbondale Arts has done it again! All three nights of the Green is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza were sold out. “Mirror Mirror” was especially dialed after a three-year hiatus following 2020’s cancellation the night before opening, due to COVID-19. Designers, dancers, artists… read more →
Redstone's Grand Illumination
By 1blankuser Published Nov. 25, 2022

Join us the Friday after Thanksgiving as we kick off the holiday season here in Redstone, Colorado!
Santa will begin the night’s festivities at Propaganda Pie at 5pm. Follow Santa down the Boulevard as he lights the tree by the Park and continues to the Redstone Inn’s lower parking…
Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Sep. 21, 2022
Scuttlebutt / Calendar - Sept. 22, 2022
Dusting or mantle? Around the time last week’s paper was hitting the stands, Sept. 15, Mt. Sopris received her first dusting of snow. As of the writing of this, patches remain with more moisture in the forecast. It is with joy that we name Erin Quinn our winner of the annual guessing contest with the closest prediction of Sept. 17. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

Farewell, El Jebel

On Friday, Sept. 16, the White River National Forest released a draft decision approving the sale or lease of its 30-acre administrative site near El Jebel. According to Aspen-Sopris District Ranger Kevin Warner, selling or leasing the land will provide the agency with funds to… read more →
Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published May. 11, 2022
Scuttlebutt & Calendar - May 12, 2022
The Sopris Sun wishes a very happy 75th birthday to Doctor Dandelion himself (Doc Philip). A charter member of the town's Environmental Board and avid brewer of dandelion beer, Doc is credited with turning the notorious "weed" into Carbondale's celebrated town flower. His birthday coincides with Dandelion Day this year, so wish him a good one! Photo of Doc at the first Dandelion Day by B. Sibley Loughran

Wildfire preparedness

The Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District recognizes May as “Wildfire Preparedness Month.” Four out of five of the largest fires in Colorado’s history have occurred in the past three years, with the most destructive fire happening this previous winter. The first step for preparedness is to sign… read more →
True Nature Healing Arts: The Mystical - Spring Equinox Bach Performance with MinTze Wu
By 1blankuser Published Mar. 20, 2022

Experience a captivating, inspiring, and beauty-filled program with candles, music, and your own creative medium in the Kiva. We enter the divine world of the music by J.S. Bach, with his Partitas & Sonata for solo violin, performed by violinist MinTze Wu. The music will assist you in meeting your…
True Nature Healing Arts: Spring Equinox Event - Children's Story Time + Singing: MAGIC MOUNTAIN with Lisa Dancing Light
By 1blankuser Published Mar. 20, 2022

Join us this Spring Equinox for Children’s Story Time and Singing w/local author Lisa Dancing Light as she reads her newest book Magic Mountain in the KIVA.

Lisa Dancing-Light is an internationally recognized recording artist and composer, a teller of stories, a singer of songs, and a tender of gardens.…
25th Annual Redstone Art Show and Sale
By 1blankuser Published Sep. 3, 2021

The Redstone Art Foundation hosts its 25th anniversary Redstone Art Show and Sale on Labor Day weekend. Thirty artists will exhibit and sell their work on the front and back lawn of the Redstone Inn in commemoration of the Art Show’s silver anniversary. Get to know the artists and stay…
Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Aug. 25, 2021
Scuttlebutt / Calendar - Aug. 26, 2021
"This beautiful animal was resting by our house when we returned home on Monday, Aug. 16. We have lived in Elk Springs, just a mile from the CMC campus, for 10 years. He stayed in our yard for about two hours." Photo by Penny Mcdill.

Van Life Rally

5Point Film Festival invites all “van lifers” to show off their vehicle/home at the 14th annual flagship festival on Oct. 14. To reserve a spot in the Van Life Rally, email jwall@carbondaleco.net with your name, rig type and length. Judges will award winners… read more →
Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published May. 19, 2021
“Spring for Joy" with High Country Sinfonia
High Country Sinfonia members hope for a stellar turnout for their first concert series since the pandemic began. Courtesy photo by Ross Kribbs.

High Country Sinfonia (HCS) presents “Spring for Joy,” a revival concert series, on the weekend of May 21 in Basalt, Carbondale and Aspen.

HCS, founded in 2015 by President Wendy Larson, is a 22-member, all-volunteer string orchestra comprised of professional and semi-professional musicians who live in… read more →
Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published May. 5, 2021
RFHS art show returns May 10-12
"Muscle Project" by Keiry Lopez Perez. Photo by Sue Rollyson.

Last year saw the Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) annual student art show canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tradition has returned this year with the show featuring artwork from over 100 students.

From Monday, May 10, through Wednesday, May 12, the show displays work created throughout… read more →