Poem by Paula Lawley Wife of the late Thomas Lawley (Mountain Fair Director 1986-2003) A happy smile, a twinkle in his eye An easy laugh, he was dubbed “Mr. Nice Guy” Who loved his job promoting the arts Plus concerts, dance and plays All done with a happy heart Working non-stop, he truly enjoyed All […]
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It's all of us – 50 years of fair
Amy Kimberly, Carbondale Arts (CA) executive director and Mountain Fair director, shared that the first-ever gallery exhibition of the history of Mountain Fair, currently on display in The Launchpad’s R2 Gallery, “has been years in the planning.” Kimberly explained many of the items in the exhibition have been “in bins for years.” She added, “We […]
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Golden moments make history
The Carbondale Mountain Fair would not be the same without KDNK; in fact, it’s how some folks tune in for the fair each year — even before virtual attendance was in style. For the 50th anniversary, fair gurus conferred and decided to mash up some highlights from historic recordings preserved, or rescued, and brought to […]
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Chisme del Pueblo – 22 de julio
Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro Oportunidad de liderazgo Wilderness Workshop está buscando a su siguiente director para Defiende Nuestra Tierra, liderando el alcance latino en defensa de tierras públicas. Directora fundadora Beatriz Soto se uniera a Conservation Colorado como directora de Protégete, un programa similar y de todo el estado. Para más detalles sobre este trabajo […]
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Volunteering: the heart of Carbondale
Some places just have it: an uplifting vibe of possibility and inclusion, an air of magic eliciting wonder. That magic is us, we the people of this funky little mountain town. Unlike big cities, here in Carbondale, no matter who you are — renowned or reclusive, rich or poor, young or old — you can […]
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Let Them Roar takes a bow
“We believe in the power of music to connect, to heal and inspire. We are a band in service to this power in a way that builds bridges, not walls, with a desire to cultivate meaningful community.” — Let Them Roar After more than a decade of creating music and magic, Let Them Roar — […]
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Larry Day: prosperando en el caos
Larry Day es un experto en todos los oficios artísticos y un máster en muchos de ellos. Es caricaturista, pintor, ilustrador de libros infantiles, diseñador de storyboards publicitarios, ilustrador técnico y diseñador creativo de juegos de arcade. Ahora puede añadir otro título a la lista: ganador del diseño del poster/camiseta de la Feria de la […]
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Larry Day: thriving in the chaos
Larry Day is a jack of all artistic trades and a master of many. A cartoonist, painter, children’s book illustrator, advertising storyboard designer, technical illustrator and arcade game creative designer. Now he can add another title to the list — Carbondale Mountain Fair poster/t-shirt design winner, on the event’s 50th golden anniversary, no less. “It […]
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Scuttlebutt – March 4, 2021
Early STEM Aspen Science Center (ASC) is introducing preschoolers to science and the scientific method with their Early STEM Program. “Distance Learning Activity” kits are available to childcare providers for free! These include a bilingual instruction card and materials, introducing kids to concepts like “gravity,” “cause and effect,” and “states of matter.” ASC Early STEM […]
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The show must go on
Social distancing hit just in time to postpone (and ultimately cancel) the Green is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza. At the time, it seemed safe to schedule events for autumn, and 5Point opted to change the date as well. But as it became clear that restrictions would be with us for a while, many event […]