Arts & Leisure
Snuggle into an analog reality: An evening of words and art in Ripton
Jim Ellefson, Colleen Todd and Tal Birdsey gather ahead of their upcoming community reading and art display at the Chipman Inn on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Independent photo / Elsie Lynn Parini
August 13, 2026
Escape the late-summer rush and find grounding at the Chipman Inn on Thursday, Aug. 27. Enjoy a free evening of literature, abstract art and local community featuring authors Jim Ellefson and Tal Birdsey, complete with light bites and cookies.
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