"Event Title: The Long Conversation - 12 Hours of Community Dialogue
Date & Time: Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Crystal Theatre, 427 Main Street, Carbondale, CO
Cost: Free and open to the public
Description:
The Long Conversation will be in Carbondale for a full day of live, unscripted community dialogue. Over 12 hours, 24 paired conversations will take place on stage; each one picking up where the last left off, creating a continuous thread of ideas throughout the day.
Community members from across the Roaring Fork Valley, including locals, educators, artists, business owners, and more, will engage in 30-minute conversations without a moderator or set agenda, reflecting a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
Attendees are welcome to drop in for a single conversation or stay for the entire event.
Presented by: Carbondale Arts & Western Mosaic Fund
Additional Info:
The conversations will inspire a collaborative zine project led by Carbondale Arts, culminating in a community publication launching in February 2027."