Patrick Quinn Kitson, aka Lunar Lunatic on KDNK, is a published horror/comedy writer who grew up in Carbondale. He recently appeared at Mountain Fair to promote his most recent book, “Bonedale.” This collection of 13 original short stories, all of which take place within the Roaring Fork Valley and other iconic Colorado places, features elements […]
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Gottlieb and Knickerbocker release new book
Carbondale authors — and romantic partners — Larry Gottlieb and Katherine Knickerbocker have written a new book that combines philosophy, adventure and the great outdoors. The book is called “Secrets of the River: A Parable for Our Times.” It is being published by Di Angelo Publications, with a book launch at the Carbondale Library in […]
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‘subject/matr/mother’ — Carbondale Arts pays tribute to motherhood
the way i split open like a fruit and from my center delivered an entire forest of dreams. tell me that’s not magic. — “womb work” by Emory Hall As described in the pamphlet which accompanies an exhibit currently on display at The Launchpad, “matr” is the Latin root for “material,” “matter” and “maternity.” In […]
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Waterman chronicles arctic climate change in new book
Jon Waterman — National Geographic photographer, rugged adventurer, award-winning author — is publishing a new book, “Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis,” a firsthand account of climate change in the Arctic Circle.Waterman had the first winter ascent of Mt. Denali’s Cassin Ridge in 1982; he’s kayaked North America’s Northwest Passage; boated […]
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Q&A with Carbondale’s Creative Writing Club
Izzy Stringham, the owner of White River Books, and Jessica Amber Barnum, a teacher and author, are pairing up to offer free workshops for community members seeking a group setting to explore creative writing. Stringham has worked with Barnum before to do a memoir writing workshop. With Barnum’s teaching experience, White River Books will host […]
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John Fayhee presents a new memoir at White River
John Fayhee is well-known locally as editor of The Mountain Gazette for 12 years and contributing editor at Backpacker magazine, and for his work with various local papers — most recently editing the Roaring Fork Weekly, a midvalley paper that folded at the onset of COVID-19. Now a resident of New Mexico, Fayhee looks forward […]
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Bookseller finds a welcoming nook
In her first year of business, Izzy Stringham, owner of White River Books in Carbondale, has developed a simpatico relationship with Roaring Fork Valley authors, students, businesses and book lovers. The first anniversary of White River’s opening is March 3, and while many locals know where her store is, some are surprised when they stumble […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – Nov. 24, 2022
Give it Forward FirstBank is encouraging Coloradans to donate to nonprofits on Colorado Gives Day, Dec. 6, in part by giving away $30,000 in gas to unsuspecting commuters in Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Greeley and Frisco. The “Give it Forward” campaign has taken different forms since it launched in 2014 with this year’s focus on […]
