Jane Bachrach

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    Carbondale goes to Colleywood!

    Carbondale goes to Colleywood! thumbnail Photo by Mark Burrows

    Mainstreet was packed on May 12 with finely-clad folks in front of the Dinkel Building for back-to-back sold-out shows at the Crystal Theatre. Local celebrity Brian Colley arrived in style for the Carbondale premier of “Paint,” a major movie featuring the local artist’s paintings. During both showings, as well as… read more →

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    Under the Big Top (kinda)

    Under the Big Top (kinda) thumbnail Ella Moritz performs on the silks. Photo by Jane Bachrach

    The Circus was in town last Friday and Saturday, April 7-8, as the Community Hall at the Third Street Center transformed for “Cirque d’Sopris: Gods and Goddesses.” The show was billed as “a show of youth design, daring and dance,” but more specifically it was a show of fun, fashion,… read more →

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    Green is the New Black's 'Mirror Mirror' in photos

    Green is the New Black’s ‘Mirror Mirror’ in photos thumbnail 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 →

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    Scuttlebutt / Calendar - Dec. 29, 2022

    Scuttlebutt / Calendar – Dec. 29, 2022 thumbnail The spirit of Christmas was alive and well at the Vickers' home on Christmas. Sisters Tillie, Gen and Rae (left to right) didn’t have to horse around for too long before they were able to successfully secure Santa’s cap to Apache’s halter so that he too could be included in the holiday celebration. Photo by Jane Bachrach

    Coat drive
    Good-hearted locals are collecting winter coats and warm clothing to deliver to asylum-seeking families at the U.S.-Mexico border. Donations will be distributed by Border Servant Corps, a U.S.-based shelter that provides food, clothing, travel assistance, medical care and temporary shelter to some 200 asylum-seekers per day, 40%… read more →

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    Carbondale gets a cozy chocolate lounge and café

    Carbondale gets a cozy chocolate lounge and café thumbnail Mark Burrows takes a quick break while preparing to open the Cocoa Club by early 2023. Photo by Jane Bachrach

    In 2019, Carbondale’s master of many trades, Mark Burrows, began his chocolate-making career with Pollinator Chocolate. Since then, Pollinator has become the go-to for high-quality, single-source, small-batch chocolate bars, truffles and bonbons in the Roaring Fork Valley.

    Burrows is now dipping into a highly-anticipated business venture with the opening of… read more →

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    Work in Progress - Nov. 24, 2022

    Work in Progress – Nov. 24, 2022 thumbnail These turkeys happily chow down on a few blades of grass alongside Cattle Creek Road, a few days before Thanksgiving. Photo by Jane Bachrach Obviously thankful for not ending up in someone’s oven, they’re having a happy Thanksgiving and we hope you are too!

    The House at #45
    Nancy McAtavey
    Carbondale 

    I loved the bigness of the house at number 45; the kitchen with its  cast iron stove, the dining room where I built forts under the claw foot table, the front parlor with… read more →

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    Feelin' the heat

    Feelin’ the heat thumbnail Sam Goff is among 11 trainees in Colorado Mountain College's firefighting program, learning to tame the flames. Photo by Jane Bachrach

    Eleven students and trainees in Colorado Mountain College’s Firefighter 1 program completed the practical skills portion of their firefighting classes on Saturday, Nov. 12. This was the first training class held at the recently completed training center located in Carbondale next to the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District building.… read more →

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    Hats and helmets... for a good cause

    Hats and helmets… for a good cause thumbnail

    It was party time in Carbondale last weekend as two events were held to raise money for good causes.

    On Friday evening, Cowboy Up held their annual barbecue and dance in downtown Carbondale on the Fourth Street Plaza. This year’s beneficiary was the Roaring Fork Sports Foundation which supports Roaring… read more →

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    Scuttlebutt & Calendar - Aug. 18, 2022

    Scuttlebutt & Calendar – Aug. 18, 2022 thumbnail Every year, Carbondale’s 7 Star Rebekah Lodge offers scholarships to students from Basalt and Carbondale to further their education at schools in Colorado. This year’s recipients are Emmalee Machart, Dianna Montoya and T.J. Metheny. Ruben Samuelson also received a continuing year scholarship. The announcement was made on Aug. 10 by the lovely ladies at The Near New. Courtesy photo

    Safety tip

    When building your go-kit, think about if there are any special items you may need such as prescription medication, infant diapers and formula or pet supplies. Other items to think about can be found at www.ready.gov/build-a-kit

    Penny Hot Springs

    Pitkin County is requesting public input on two… read more →

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    Sheepdogs compete at Strang Ranch

    Sheepdogs compete at Strang Ranch thumbnail Art by Larry Day

    Over 100 handlers and their dogs from around the U.S. and Canada descended upon Strang Ranch last week to compete in the annual sheepdog trials. The trials, which were held April 28 through May 2, were a fundraiser for the 2022 National Sheepdog Finals, which will also take place… read more →