Powers Art Center just opened a new exhibition; Wrapped featuring works by Issey Miyake and Christo and Jean-Claude, on display through November 2024. We chat with director Sonya Taylor Moore about the exciting things happening just up the hill.

Locals can't deny or avoid Carbondale's Clay scene; it's so prevalent it's represented in retail, restaurants, and galleries. The hub for all things ceramics in the valley can be found at the east end of Main Street– you know the colorful buildings with the ArtStream out front? This is where you'll find those most committed to "Keeping Carbonde Dirty." Support our friends at Carbondale Clay Center at their annual fundraiser Settings: The Potter’s Table, September 23 4:30-8:30pm

Welcome El Dorado, a new bohemian psychedelic cowboy lounge to the heart of the Carbondale Creative District (formerly Batch). Owner Mike Arnold is passionate about keeping this space a community center with lots of local pride.

Meet Lindsay Jones, Carbondale artist extraordinaire. Don’t delay on ways you can engage with her as she’s a busy bee with a lot of events going on this week!

You may have heard about the new decor store off Main Street, Hazy Oak Interiors. We caught up with long-time RFV local, Kim Velasquez to share about her new business adventure.

This month’s District Feature is Luis Yllanes, Executive Director of 5Point Film. We get an inside look at his ties to the community and his creative contributions. Surely you’ll be seeing a lot of him this month as he prepares for all of the amazing activities and films that comprise the upcoming 5Point Film Festival, April 19-23.

This month we chat with Katlynn Kidd, owner of the new pilates studio on Main Street, Spring Pilates. Read her interview on how she hones in on the Carbondale community.

We often don’t get to meet the people behind the curtain for projects in our community. Nicholas DiFrank is about as involved in our community as one can get and is in the middle of making a significant contribution, the upcoming Youth Art Park. He also shares a bit about another smaller project he just delivered to the Carbondale Arts Gallery.

The CCD interviews local mycology entrepreneur, Hamilton Pevec on his creations in both mushrooms and filmmaking.

Meet local chocolatier Mark Burrows, on his highly anticipated new business: The Cocoa Club. Read about how his journey with artisan chocolate has brought him to opening one of Carbondale’s most unique locales.

We get to learn a little more about community treasure, Francisco “Paco” Nevarez-Burgueno. He has been teaching at Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklórico for the last twenty years, and will be celebrated for this milestone and cultural contributions at the upcoming Día de los Muertos Celebration for November’s First Friday. Thank you Paco!

New to town, Botany Houseplant Shop! We get all the fun details from owner, Leslie Buettner about what we can find at Botany, and why it’s important to keep some green in your life (and house!).

We chat with MinTze Wu about her ongoing and exciting new endeavors.

We receive a cheerful update from longtime Carbondale business owners of Dos Gringos, who have done a lot to support organizations and keep people full and happy.

We had the opportunity to catch up with Chef Joe Daboul, who shares his passion for good food and guiding kids in developing real-world skills and career readiness through his position as Chef Instructor at YouthEntity.

Learn more about artist Mila Rossi, who will be displaying her artwork at Bonfire Coffee in downtown Carbondale this month.

We were able to catch co-owner, Mark Hardin before his long awaited opening of his newest Carbondale offering, Plosky’s Deli.

A quick but insightful interview with local marble sculptor, Chet Haring.