ASPEN FRINGE FESTIVAL presents the 18th annual JuneFest. Featuring award-winning Theatre, Dance, and Film June 12–13, 2026 at 7:30 pm, Wheeler Opera House JUNE 13 — THEATRE: STILL, by Lia Romeo A funny, thought-provoking play about lost love & second chances. "Best New American Play" — NY Outer Critics Circle Nominee. Nearly 30 years after …
Australian guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel, CGP brings his singular artistry to the Wheeler stage, celebrated worldwide for a style that fuses pop, jazz, classical, and roots influences into a sound entirely his own. His latest album, Living in the Light, reflects that expansive musicianship, recorded in just four days and shaped by the warmth and …
Pairing common sense with uncommon wisdom, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel offers a roadmap to the everyday habits that matter most to well-being and longevity. His new book, "Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life," grounds his ideas in evidence, debunks fads, and reminds us that sensible behavior is the foundation …
Living at high elevations seems to pay off. The communities surrounding Aspen have the highest life expectancies in the nation, averaging about 86 years. And recent research has found an association between life at high altitudes and lower risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. But that advantage isn’t a guarantee, and …
Workforce shortages, geographic isolation, and limited access to specialty and behavioral health services are longstanding challenges of providing care in the Roaring Fork Valley. But our rural communities are resilient and creative solutions to the barriers of travel, affordability, and physician scarcity are emerging. Providers are placing more emphasis on proactive wellness and prevention, investing …
Wearables that track steps, heart rate, and sleep quality have become commonplace among fitness enthusiasts and others in Aspen. Today’s devices go further, offering continuous, personalized monitoring to measure heart rhythm, oxygen levels, and movement patterns. In this health-conscious community, the data can help improve athletic performance, sync with food-tracking apps to highlight the links …
Jimmie Vaughan & the Tilt-A-Whirl Band will perform at the Wheeler Opera House as part of the Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience.
The Robert Cray Band will perform at the Wheeler Opera House as part of the Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience.
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 …
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 …
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 …