PHOTOS: The Carbondale Salon: Caught in the Light of Creativity, holds fifth annual show in Carbondale

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Performers, along with curator Alya Howe, pose following their performance at The Carbondale Salon.
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The Carbondale Salon made its fifth annual return to the Launchpad on a Saturday, presenting an event that featured a variety of talents. This included enchanting paintings, performances by world champion tango dancers, enthralling music, and comedy.

The occasion provided art lovers an opportunity to engage with local artists and explore the intricacies of the artistic process.

Titled “Caught by the Light Creativity” and curated by Alya Howe, this year’s edition promised an evening showcasing diverse artistic expressions.

Guitarist Chris Phillips performs multiple songs during Saturday’s event. Phillips’ performance included multiple songs by legendary composer, J.S. Bach.
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Trina Ortega performs during Saturday’s The Carbondale Salon.
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The Carbondale Salon curator Alya Howe starts the night off by introducing talent at The Carbondale Salon.
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Singer Natalie Spears wraps up her performance of her new song “Lady of the Bell,” which was dedicated to her grandma, during Saturday’s event at The Launchpad.
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Storyteller Mike Rutkowski performs at The Carbondale Salon.
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Multiple Roaring Fork Valley residents prepare for a night of entertainment at The Carbondale Salon.
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Denver comedian AJ Finney closes the night at The Carbondale Salon at The Launchpad.
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Tracy Harris shares her artwork at The Carbondale Salon.
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Tango dancers Cynthia Giannini and Dominic Bridge perform an improvised dance during Saturday’s event at The Launchpad.
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