Summer 2008
Wildfires Why the West Burns
Every issue of Aspen Sojourner contains our Art & Dining Guide and Mountain Homestyle.
Use the tabs below to view the summary and table of contents for each.
Living the High Life by Alison Osius
The Roaring Fork Valley sits book-ended by two world-class rock-climbing destinations. In between resides a diverse, dedicated, ever-growing—and über-talented—climbing culture.
Image Makers by Catherine Lutz
Both are internationally famous photographers with strong ties to Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley. But John Kelly and Nora Feller shoot the world in distinctly different ways.
Wildfire by Jay Cowan
Every summer seems to bring an increase in one of the West’s most burning issues. Wildfires are becoming a life-threatening constant, and the Roaring Fork Valley is far from immune.
The Aspen Effect, edited by Michael Miracle
Aspen’s abundance of cultural and intellectual offerings amount to high-minded diversions in town practically year round. The effects are often felt far and wide.
Editor’s Letter
Local Buzz
The word on the street—entertainment, culture, local business and more.
Rising Star
Winifred McDonald’s Mutant Fruit Skulls and Love Knuckles up the edginess of any jewelry collection.
Only in Aspen
As Gottlieb Bartley Productions grows, so does the quality of the theater experience in the valley.
Bizarro Aspen
Just when you thought Aspen couldn’t add any more festivals, we’ve come up with six ideas for new ones.
Calendar of events
A month-by-month listing of events and activities.
People & Places
Parties, fundraisers and social fêtes in the valley.
Art Buzz
As a fresh arrival of new galleries proves, Aspen continues to be a magnet for purveyors of art.
Art Finder
Descriptions, addresses, phone numbers and websites for galleries in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Artistic Relations
Three familial pairs, all with Roaring Fork Valley connections, remind us that our valley is as rich in artists as it is in galleries.
Gallery Calendar
A month-by-month schedule of openings, shows and artist appearances up and down the valley.
Food Buzz
A new eco-dining trend focuses on food farmed close to home.
Dining Out / Entertaining
Detailed summaries of some of the Roaring Fork Valley’s best eateries.
Restaurant Directory
A comprehensive list of breakfast, lunch and dinner establishments from Aspen to Carbondale.
Restaurant and Gallery Map
Modern Love by Kate Bailey
For all its head-turning modernity, this home’s biggest design feat may be what it doesn’t do: overly compete with its surroundings.
Architects Afar by Hilary Stunda
Life in Aspen and Telluride brings a global perspective that few small towns offer. To prove it, three architects took their talents global.
Homestyle Art: Laura Thorne and John Van Alstine by Jay Cowan
The symbiotic sculptures of Laura Thorne and John Van Alstine merge industry and nature to make magic.
Tastes & Trends
Outdoor living rooms; charitable housewares; eco-friendly grills; high carbon taxes; more.
Objects of Desire
As these lamps, chandeliers and wall sconces demonstrate, an artistic lighting feature can brighten up any room.
Mountain Shui
By taking action with what’s outside your home, you can improve your life on the inside.
Wow Factor
A love of the grape, art and architecture come together for a one-of-a-kind wine cellar in Aspen.
Mountain Spaces
A new Aspen firehouse manages to bring artistic elements to an inherently utilitarian structure.
Green Home
In the mountain towns of western Colorado, a quiet revolution hums along. Consider making room for it in your garage.
Resource Guide
Contact information for all your home-owning needs.
411 E. Main St., Ste. 205, Aspen, CO 81611
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