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Design Story

Inside the Revival of Glenn Frey's Former Compound

A quartet of new owners are paying homage to the rock ‘n’ roll roots of Mad Dog Ranch.

05/24/2017 By Katie Shapiro Photography by Craig Turpin

Elevated Arts

A Curated Guide to Aspen's 2017 Summer Cultural Calendar

The best of what’s to come in classical and pop music, theater and dance, art, film, and more in the Roaring Fork Valley.

05/24/2017 By Andrew Travers

Step Outside

Aspen CORE and Wilderness Workshop Get Creative to Raise Awareness

Using the outdoors as inspiration, these local nonprofits and artists have come together to approach environmental issues from a fresh perspective.

05/24/2017 By Alison Margo

Centennials

The Aspen Institute Doubles Down on the Next Generation

Its new Youth and Engagement Program is involving teens and young adults in civic discussion and problem-solving sessions.

05/24/2017 By Barbara Platts

Aspen Music Festival

In Concert: Rufus, Renée, and a Week to Sing About

Simple fate and some serendipitous scheduling has made the last week of July an unofficial celebration of the human voice.

05/24/2017 By Andrew Travers

On Stage

This Summer at Theatre Aspen: Here Comes Hairspray

With a retro musical headlining the season, the organization also looks to the future.

05/24/2017 By Andrew Travers

Hot Tickets

7 Dates to Save on Your Summer 2017 Concert Calendar

Here's who's headlining the Belly Up Aspen, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, and more.

05/24/2017 By Andrew Travers

Rock n' Resort

Bluebird Art + Sound: Say Hello to Snowmass's New Music Festival

It takes over Fanny Hill and Base Village for its inaugural weekend, June 30 to July 2.

05/24/2017 By Andrew Travers

Gallery Guru

Why Manhattan's Marianne Boesky Has Headed West

Plus, the latest happenings on the visual arts scene.

05/24/2017 By Andrew Travers

Just for Kids

Summer Culture Clubs for the Younger Set

Arts and crafts aren’t what they used to be—the cotton balls, popsicle sticks, and Elmer’s glue of yesteryear meet the newest in 21st-century technology.

05/24/2017 By Andrew Travers

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Local Lectures

Discourse & Dialogue: Get Informed at These 4 Talks

From Walter Isaacson's farewell at the Aspen Institute to team Trump's Thomas Barrack, Jr., here are the high thinkers to see.

05/24/2017 By Andrew Travers

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: May 19-21, 2017

See a 5Point Adventure Film Festival encore, race up Independence Pass, celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day, and listen to literature at Pitkin County Library.

05/18/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: May 12-14, 2017

A book reading at Explore, a student showcase from Theatre Aspen, Arbor Day at Paepcke Park, and comedy at Marble Distilling Co.—here are your mid-May plans.

05/12/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Mommy Dearest

Four Mother’s Day Ideas Beyond Just Brunch

Order a fresh bouquet from Mountain Flowers ASAP and plan one of these alternative outings instead.

05/10/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: May 5-7, 2017

From student performances to Cinco de Mayo celebrations, a Beastie Boys tribute to a cycling swap meet, May is off to a solid start.

05/05/2017 Photography by Aspen Sojourner Staff

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: April 28-30, 2017

Aspen Art Museum screens a classic, L'Hostaria hosts Jazz Aspen Snowmass, WhiteWater Ramble plays the Belly Up, Aspen Poets' Society supports students, and more.

04/27/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: April 21-23, 2017

Celebrate Earth Day at the 5Point Film Festival, Climate & Science March, Aspen T.R.E.E. Community Picnic, Roaring Fork Conservancy River Cleanup, and more.

04/21/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Home Grown

5 Questions with 5Point Filmmakers Haley Thompson and Tomas Zuccareno

The Carbondale-based duo's documentary short, 'How We Grow,' will have its world premiere on Sunday, April 23.

04/19/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: April 14-16, 2017

Aspen Mountain opens for sunset skiing, Ute Mountaineer celebrates 40 years, the International Ocean Film Tour hits the Wheeler, Snowmass celebrates closing day, and Ajax Tavern puts on its final patio party of the season.

04/14/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: April 7–9, 2017

Take a seat at Aspen Shortsfest, get into uphilling, kick off CORE's High 5 RFV initiative, boogie at the Belly Up, and last, but not least, get crazy at Highlands Closing Day.

04/06/2017 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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