From national security and the rule of law to art, creativity, and performance, the Afternoon of Conversation brings together some of today’s most compelling voices. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly leads a discussion on the legacy of 9/11, DHS, and the future of American democracy, while Sarah Lewis sits down with Jodie Foster to explore the …

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Dinner and Drinks in Marble Garden Village 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | The Strange Case of Interstellar Objects at Doerr-Hosier Center Rare objects passing through our solar system open new scientific questions about how planetary systems form, how matter travels across the galaxy, and how much about the …

It’s peak politics time in the Rockies. Join the Bulwark Live crew as they step outside the Washington bubble for a special live recording of The Bulwark Podcast at the Aspen Ideas Festival. They’ll deliver their trademark, unfiltered analysis of the current political landscape, the state of democracy, and the ongoing battle for the soul …

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Dinner and Drinks in Marble Garden Village 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | How to Live a Passionate Life at Any Age at Doerr-Hosier Center The pursuit of happiness sits at the heart of the American experiment, yet its meaning often proves elusive. As the nation approaches the 250th …

Life's too short for small talk. In this special live recording of the hit NPR podcast “Wild Card with Rachel Martin,” the tables turn: a journalist who has spent decades asking the hard questions gets to answer them. Led by a deck of cards and an agreement to go somewhere real, Rachel Martin and Katie …

Returning this year, immerse yourself in big ideas with a half day of programming previously open only to full festival passholders. Pick up your badge at the Ideas Pavilion (1000 N. 3rd St.) starting at 8:00 AM, enjoy breakfast and choose from sessions throughout the morning that delve into important topics of our time. Then …

Part of the Wheeler’s ongoing Changemaker Speaker Series, A250 Portrait of a Nation features Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Deanne Fitzmaurice in an illustrated talk marking America’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th. Offered free to the public with advance RSVP required, the program reflects a shared commitment to access, civic dialogue, and storytelling that sparks reflection and …

Camille Henrot brings her interdisciplinary practice to the stage for the first time with the world premiere of Commedia dell’arte. Co-commissioned by Performa, Aspen Art Museum / Wheeler Opera House, and LYRA Art Foundation, Henrot’s performance incorporates the stock characters and comic ploys of the Italian Renaissance theatrical tradition within a modern day New York City …

Bandits on the Run is a Brooklyn‑based indie‑folk‑pop trio formed through busking in New York City subways. Comprised of Adrian Blake Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd, and Regina Strayhorn, the group is known for three‑part harmonies, theatrical storytelling, and inventive instrumentation including cello, accordion, and suitcase drum. Their collaborative approach extends beyond the stage, with work spanning …

Bandits on the Run is a Brooklyn‑based indie‑folk‑pop trio formed through busking in New York City subways. Comprised of Adrian Blake Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd, and Regina Strayhorn, the group is known for three‑part harmonies, theatrical storytelling, and inventive instrumentation including cello, accordion, and suitcase drum. Their collaborative approach extends beyond the stage, with work spanning …

Bandits on the Run is a Brooklyn‑based indie‑folk‑pop trio formed through busking in New York City subways. Comprised of Adrian Blake Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd, and Regina Strayhorn, the group is known for three‑part harmonies, theatrical storytelling, and inventive instrumentation including cello, accordion, and suitcase drum. Their collaborative approach extends beyond the stage, with work spanning …