ANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER

Anderson Ranch Arts Center is an art learning community on five scenic acres in Snowmass Village near Aspen, Colorado. Its facilities feature fully-equipped art studios and galleries. Anderson Ranch programs and activities: art auctions, art workshops and artist slide lectures attract over 10,000 artists and patrons annually to this historic Rocky Mountain ranch. You’ll also find a unique gift shop featuring works by local artists..
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THE ASPEN ART MUSEUM

Aspen Art Museum is a globally preeminent non-collecting institution that presents the newest evolutions in international contemporary art. Innovative and timely exhibitions, educational and public programs, and community happenings actively engage audiences in experiencing art, culture, and society. Admission to the Aspen Art Museum is free..
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ASPEN ART GALLERIES

For a small mountain town, Aspen’s art galleries rival those found in the art meccas of Los Angeles, Miami, and New York. When staying at 77Aspen, we encourage you to visit one of the many local galleries. Stop by Casterline|Goodman Gallery or Galerie Maximillian for Modern and Contemporary Fine Art, Elliot Yeary Gallery for eclectic fine art and jewelry, and Skye Gallery for curation of “a diverse collective of emerging and established artists, both local and global.”.
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ASPEN CENTER FOR PHYSICS

The Aspen Center for Physics hosts weekly lectures and speakers on a variety of scientific subjects. They also present Radio Physics once a month. Events for kids are offered around town on a regular basis..
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ASPEN CHAPEL + GALLERY

For yoga and meditation sessions, sound healing, discussions on consciousness, plus various artist talks, look no further than the Aspen Chapel’s calendar of local events. Located at 77 Meadowood Drive, Aspen Chapel offers a wide variety of events to expand your cultural and consciousness horizons!.
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ASPEN FILM

Since 1979, Aspen Film has been creating unique and memorable experiences for audiences of all ages. Through its three annual events, Filmfest, Shortsfest, and the Academy Screenings, Aspen Film aims to share great films and filmmakers with its audiences..
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ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Aspen Historical Society offers tours to the main historical sites of Aspen as well as its museum, the Wheeler-Stallard House. Self-guided tours, lectures on Aspen’s colorful history, and walking tours through Aspen’s Downtown/West End neighborhood are offered throughout the summer..
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ASPEN INSTITUTE

The Aspen Institute offers a number of ongoing events on campus. These events include literary and theatrical discussions, writers workshops and leadership seminars. The Aspen Institute also presents its annual Aspen Ideas Festival each June. Attendees have the chance to interact with “public officials, artists, scientists, authors, business executives, scholars, economists, foreign policy specialists, entrepreneurs, and leaders of all kinds.”.
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ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL

During the 8-week season of the Aspen Music Festival and School, the internationally-acclaimed classical music festival presents more than 300 musical events including daily concerts, master classes and recitals. Events are held at the Benedict Music Tent, Harris Concert Hall and a variety of locations throughout Aspen. The presentations range from orchestral programs, chamber music and fully-staged operas in the Wheeler Opera House, to student recitals, family concerts and more. More than 25% of the events are free, as is the (first come, first served) lawn seating outside the Benedict Music Tent on the Aspen Institute grounds..
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ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET

In its second decade of activity, the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is a nationally recognized dance company, and a leader in the dance world in terms of repertoire and commissioning work from top choreographers. ASFB is also one of the largest dance presenters in the country, welcoming the best in dance. The ASFB’s summer season runs from mid-July to mid-August at the Aspen District Theater, and features performances by the ASFB alongside other renowned dance companies..
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ASPEN SATURDAY MARKET

From mid-June to early October, spend your Saturday mornings at the Aspen Saturday Market. Since 1998, it has been a local’s tradition to stroll through the market, buying Colorado-grown produce and Colorado-produced artisan products.  Open on Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, the market offers Colorado-grown fruits, vegetables, breads, meats, jams and a food court for lunch or a snack..
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ASPEN WORDS

Aspen Words (formerly the Aspen Writers’ Foundation) continues its renowned exploration of the joys of the written word. Now partnered with the Aspen Institute, the AWF presents authors and professional consultations with literary agents and writing retreats, as well as writing workshops for adults and writing camps for children..
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JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS

Founded in 1991, Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) promotes jazz, American and popular music through world-class festivals, performances and education programs. The original three-day June festival, now called the June Experience, has evolved into an internationally recognized summer-long series of both free and paid performances — as well as diverse education programs reaching gifted students, dedicated teachers and young audiences. JAS’s Labor Day Experience signals the end of Aspen’s busy summer season..
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ISIS THEATRE

The Isis Theatre opened on September 20, 1915 with Freeman Barnes in “Officer 666”. Today, Isis Theatre features current films, documentaries, film festivals and private events.
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PITKIN COUNTY LIBRARY

The Pitkin County Library on North Mill Street, a block from the Main Street intersection downtown keeps a full roster of arts and culture events, including “Books + Brews,” Library Cinema, Family Movie Nights, Escape Rooms, weekly French Chats, and various special events..
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RED BRICK CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Alongside the professional gallery artwork and associated artist receptions in the Red Brick gallery, the Red Brick Center for the Arts advertises an ongoing selection of art workshops, lectures, and student exhibitions.
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SPELLBINDERS AND STORY HOUR

The Aspen/Pitkin County Library on Mill Street hosts free, age-appropriate storytelling sessions and readings throughout the summer. It’s a perfect quiet time for young children to take a break from a busy family vacation..
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THEATRE ASPEN

Theatre Aspen, Aspen’s original repertory theater in the park, offers engaging live theater in its intimate tent next to Rio Grande Park..
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THE RESNICK CENTER FOR HERBERT BAYER STUDIES

The Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies (“The Bayer Center”) is a new exhibition space and center for the study of art and culture located on the Aspen Institute’s campus in Aspen, CO. Herbert Bayer (1900–1985) was an influential modern artist and designer who worked at the Bauhaus before relocating to Aspen in 1946. The Bayer Center promotes a fuller understanding of Bayer—one of the leading figures to translate the Bauhaus movement into an American context—and his contributions to art, design, and architecture. Free Admission.

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THE WHEELER OPERA HOUSE

Since 1889, this landmark has been at the center of Aspen’s cultural scene. The Wheeler Opera House is on the National Register of Historical Places and offers lectures, concerts, musicals, community theater performances, and foreign and independent film showings, keeping its stage occupied almost every day of the year.