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Christina Baker Kline, a head judge for the award, said that the jury panel looked for a “distinctive voice,” “memorable story,” and quality writing as they evaluated works of fiction with a social image.
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The author has been nominated twice for the Aspen Words award, which celebrates works of fiction that grapple with vital contemporary issues. Brinkley approaches those topics with subtlety, while placing the humanity of his characters center stage.
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The initiative pairs young artists with experienced mentors as they develop a project for exhibition at The Art Base in Basalt. The show opens this weekend, with a reception on April 21.
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Bilal’s debut short story collection explores the rich and diverse experiences of Black American Muslims, from moments of humor and friendship to ones of tension and sorrow.
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Weddings on unusual dates, such as ones with patterns — think 12/31/23, which is 1, 2, 3 repeated, or 07/07/07 — are popular. In April, there are several palindromic dates, or dates that are the same backwards and forwards, such as 4/22/24. There's also 4/20/24, which falls on a Saturday and might be a chance to have a cannabis-related wedding. It could be even bigger business for chapels in Las Vegas.
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An all-female cast and crew will present several performances of heartfelt, personal stories in Carbondale this weekend for the third iteration of the project.
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The program included athletes, advocates and influencers from all over the country. They gathered for snowboarding lessons, festive parties and fireside chats about race and inclusion, in an effort to show more people the joys of mountain adventure.
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Five of the nine honorees, selected by a panel of industry pros, are now qualified for the 2025 Academy Awards. All of the winners took home cash prizes for their work.
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Amanda Seward was one of the hundreds of participants who came to the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic at Snowmass Ski Area last week. She wasn’t a snowboarder before she was injured, but now, she aspires to compete in the Paralympics, where she can spread a message of support and community.
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At the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass Village, an entire semi-truck trailer filled with adaptive equipment ensures that every participant can get out on the mountain.
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The program is a chance for kids to just be kids — and connect with new friends who understand what they’ve been through. This year’s event ran March 22-29 at Buttermilk Mountain.
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A Vietnam veteran from Boulder finds healing and a sense of purpose as an adaptive ski instructor and ski guide for the blind.