By now, it’s no secret of the Aspen Daily News’ pro-Braudis Bias–a bias, in fact, so extreme that it is compromising the paper’s integrity as a so-called news source. During this... Read more →
The Inspiration Behind ‘Fiddler On The Roof’
The characters in “Fiddler on the Roof” were created at the turn of the 20th century by Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem but the actual title is a reference to a wall panel Marc Chagall created... Read more →
Zele Poetry A Slam Dunk
Between poetry readings and the Zele Community Table on Aspen Post, Zele’s Cafe in downtown Aspen on East Hopkins Avenue is becoming a place in town where the tradition of the old coffee house is... Read more →
Con Man Strikes Back
“This town has spoken up in favor of Sheriff Braudis and will continue to do so…….” writes Brigadoongal in comment #10, “try to get it Con Man….this town actually wants... Read more →
The ‘Fiddler’ Tradition In History
The Aspen Community Theatre production answers the question: where does “Fiddler On The Roof” stand in history. “‘Fiddler on the Roof’ tells the story of Tevye the Dairyman,”... Read more →
On Special Consignment In Aspen
Do you need to know about wants-based versus needs-based retailing in Aspen? Yup. “Sky-high commercial rents,” Nancy Lofholm reports, “a growing number of mostly absent second- and third-home... Read more →
‘Fiddler On The Roof’ Starts November 1
SOURCE: Aspen Community Theatre For Immediate Release Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and honesty. Its universal... Read more →
Addiction Can Be Fun, No?
In comment #9 about the Pitkin County Sheriff’s no-enforcement drug policy, stevet wrote: “I may be wrong but….Is there some social redeeming value to unfettered drug dealing? Is it a... Read more →
Inside The Big House With Prince Bandar
Maybe it’s the armored SUVs–or the 27 bathrooms–or the 56,000 square feet, or the $135 million price tag that Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia has bestowed on his hallowed Hala Ranch high... Read more →
CON GAMES: How The West Won Out
DENVER–The West has finally won out. How else to explain what I was feeling as I looked out the tenth floor window of the JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek, with the carpet of the Rocky Mountains... Read more →