Take Me Home, a world-premiere production from DanceAspen, brings John Denver's music together with contemporary dance in a new evening-length work by DanceAspen. Seven dancers perform within a visual world shaped by Americana-inspired costumes and cinematic projections, accompanied by either a live band or recorded music. Set to songs including "Take Me Home, Country Roads," …
Cirque Kalabanté: WOW, World of Words explores communication beyond spoken language through circus, storytelling, music, and movement. At Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, the production brings two groups together on a stage divided by a symbolic line. One shares ancestral African knowledge through stories, songs, and ritual initiation, while the other receives, learns, and sometimes …
Andy Falco and Travis Book are both members of the Grammyaward winning bluegrass band The Infamous Stringdusters.Inspired by their love of the music of Jerry Garcia, the duo branchesoff on their own for occasional tours to celebrate Garcia’s timelesssongs.“The project actually originated back stage at ‘Dusters shows whereTravis and I would typically warm up with …
International Guitar Night returns with its 27th Anniversary North American Tour, showcasing four remarkable artists whose approaches to the guitar span continents, traditions, and genres.Widely regarded as the world's premier touring guitar festival, International Guitar Night presents a unique concert format in which acclaimed guitarists perform individually and collaborate throughout the evening. The 2027 lineup …
Inspired by Aesop’s timeless fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf is a beautifully crafted, music‑filled theatre experience for children and their families. Created by acclaimed Tutti Frutti Productions and written by award‑winning playwright Mike Kenny, this imaginative retelling unfolds over three winters in a village shaped by sheep, wool, and tradition.The story follows Silas, a …
Part of the Changemaker Speaker Series, wildlife filmmaker and National Geographic explorer Casey Anderson brings audiences face‑to‑face with the animals most people avoid: grizzlies, mountain lions, tigers, and other apex predators. Drawing on three decades in the field—including being charged, bitten, clawed, stung, and even raising a grizzly bear—Anderson pairs breathtaking imagery with deeply personal …
Solstice is a contemporary circus spectacle that blends acrobatics, dance, physical theatre, original music, and immersive design into a visually striking live performance. Featuring a cast of elite performers from across the United States, the production transforms the stage into a winter-inspired landscape where movement, light, and storytelling converge.Through a series of dreamlike vignettes, Solstice …
Step Afrika! brings the art form of stepping to the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen through a performance shaped by rhythm, movement, and cultural exchange. Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, the Company is recognized as the world’s leading authority on stepping and has toured more than 60 countries. Blending the percussive dance traditions …
As part of the Changemaker Speaker Series, Anand Varma, biologist‑turned nature photographer, reveals the worlds that unfold beyond human perception. Raised exploring the woods near Atlanta, he first picked up his father’s camera as a teenager, then studied integrative biology at UC Berkeley before turning science into visual storytelling. In his Berkeley “Wonder Lab,” he …
A Celebration of Her Music, Life & Legacy Performed by Amy’s Original BandLed by Amy Winehouse’s long-time musical director and bassist Dale Davis, The Amy Winehouse Band brings the music of the five-time Grammy Award winner back to the stage. Comprised of the artists and musicians who knew her best and helped shape her signature …