Arts & Events

A Year of Firsts at the Bayer Center

Inside the Aspen facility's freshman year of educational programming

02/03/2025 By Andrew Travers

Arts

Stage Presence

Theatre Aspen celebrates 40 years of showbiz with another packed season and plans for a permanent home in Rio Grande Park.

06/13/2023 By Andrew Travers

Arts

Atlas Loved

This summer, the Aspen Institute celebrates Herbert Bayer’s groundbreaking rendering of the world as he saw it in 1953.

06/13/2023 By Andrew Travers

Art & Artists

Creative Space

The Arts Campus at Willits celebrates a remarkable first year.

12/06/2022 By Andrew Travers

Zombie Love

Winter of the Living Dead at the Aspen Art Museum

A new exhibit aims to rouse us from our slumber before the apocalypse hits.

11/21/2018 By Andrew Travers

Musical Revival

Jazz Aspen Snowmass’s Academy Is Back, and Better than Ever

With the return of its prestigious summer education program, a growing lineup of must-see shows, and an ambitious plan for an education center, the music nonprofit hits all the right notes.

07/26/2018 By Andrew Travers

Ones to Watch

Six Cultural Newsmakers to Keep an Eye On

New on the scene—or, in one case, wrapping up her tenure—these arts leaders have quickly enhanced the local entertainment landscape.

06/06/2018 By Andrew Travers Illustrations by Matty Newton

Arts in Abundance

The Summer 2018 Curated Guide to Aspen Culture

Our month-by-month highlights of this summer's can't-miss concerts, theater performances, art exhibits, talks, and more.

06/06/2018 By Andrew Travers

Arts in Abundance

The Summer 2018 Curated Guide to Aspen Culture

Our month-by-month highlights of this summer's can't-miss concerts, theater performances, art exhibits, talks, and more.

06/06/2018 By Andrew Travers

Arts in Abundance

The September 2018 Guide to Aspen's Cultural Calendar

The season closes out with Gary Clark, Jr., at the JAS Labor Day Experience, an Art Base exhibit, and Aspen Filmfest.

06/05/2018 By Andrew Travers

Arts in Abundance

The August 2018 Guide to Aspen's Cultural Calendar

This month's highlights include the ballet with pianist Joyce Yang, Seraphic Fire choral ensemble, Mountainfilm, and the JAS Labor Day Experience.

06/05/2018 By Andrew Travers

Arts in Abundance

The July 2018 Guide to Aspen's Cultural Calendar

The summer heats up with Snowmass concerts, an Aspen Santa Fe Ballet premiere, Ai Weiwei at Anderson Ranch, Harris Hall's 25th anniversary, and more.

06/05/2018 By Andrew Travers

Arts in Abundance

The June 2018 Guide to Aspen's Cultural Calendar

The season kicks off with the Flaming Lips, Aspen Fringe Fest, Summer Words, JAS June Experience, and more.

06/05/2018 By Andrew Travers

See & Hear

Aspen’s Own Naomi McDougall Jones Takes a Bite Out of Hollywood

Her approach to filmmaking, acting, and breaking down gender barriers is with equal passion.

02/15/2018 By Andrew Travers

Look, Listen, and Learn

5 Don't-Miss Cultural Events Coming to Aspen This Winter

An unprecedented collaboration at Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, the nation’s new poet laureate at Aspen Words, and the 200th show at a locally focused art gallery lead the diverse menu of cultural options.

11/18/2017 By Andrew Travers

Coming Attractions

3 Film Events to Take in This Summer

Environmental motivators and outdoor movies highlight local screens this season.

05/24/2017 By Andrew Travers

On View

Here are the High Brow Art Openings to See This Summer

Plus, the grand re-opening of Aspen Historical Society's Wheeler-Stallard Museum.

05/24/2017 By Andrew Travers

On Stage

Summer 2017's Must-See Theater & Dance Performances

From the Aspen Fringe Festival to TRTC's The Memory of Water, take in a new show this season.

05/24/2017 By Andrew Travers

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

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