Denver native Claudia Carbone learned to love the arts early in life. Now an award-winning journalist and author, Claudia writes for print and Internet publications, covering arts and culture, food and wine, travel, skiing and the cultural side of international ski resort life. She holds membership in North American Snowsports Journalists Association, Society of American Travel Writers, Denver Woman's Press Club and Colorado Authors League. Reach her at denverclaudia@gmail.com or www.claudiacarbone.com.