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SUMMARY:Native Pride Productions "Inspired by Tradition. Powered by Dance."
DESCRIPTION:Colorful regalia\, pulsating drumming\, and fancy footwork are part of the excitement of a Native American powwow. Feel the excitement and experience the artistry of Native Pride Production dancers as they perform flamboyant movements passed down by their ancestors through song and dance. This special Sunday matinee performance will follow the 5th Annual Shining Mountains Film Festival on Friday\, December 1\, and Saturday\, December 2. \n“By sharing life stories through music\, dance\, and storytelling\, we nurture meaningful communication among all people.”  – Larry Yazzie \nPerformances by Native Pride Productions are internationally recognized\, high-energy shows featuring an innovative blend of modern and traditional Native American dance styles. Performers’ regalia are adorned with vivid assortments of brightly colored ribbons\, feathers\, beads\, and furs – all of which honor their nations’ elders and the legacy of their traditional arts. Native Pride Dancers bring contemporary\, yet primal\, dance to the stage as they use every muscle and breath to express a rich\, cultural heritage. \nLarry Yazzie is a Native American (Meskwaki/Dine) and charismatic performing artist and actor. He is the founder and artistic director of Native Pride Productions now based in Jacksonville\, Florida. A two-time World Champion Fancy Dancer\, Men’s Northern Traditional dancer\, and Eagle Dancer\, Larry grew up on the Meskwaki Settlement in Tama\, Iowa where he learned the traditional ways of his ancestors. Each of these styles of Native American Dance has a unique look and tells a beautiful story through movement and music.   \nLarry’s notable stage performances include appearances at the Walker Art Center\, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, Cowles Center\, Reif Performing Arts Center\, the Olympic Games\, The Kennedy Center\, and the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington\, D.C.\, and New York City.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/native-pride-productions/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dance,Family
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SUMMARY:Shining Mountains Film Festival - Program 3
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM 3 includes the following films:\nBefore the Sun. AITAMAAKO’TAMISSKAPI NATOSI. A thrilling portrait of a young Siksika woman and the deep bonds between her father and family in the golden plains of Blackfoot Territory as she prepares for one of the most dangerous horse races in the world…on bareback. A sport for the truly brave\, Logan Red Crow is an Indian Relay rider who vaults from horse to horse in short\, exhilarating races. She is a champion in the making -besides her skill and sheer grit\, Logan has a loving family\, an elite group of horses\, and a home on her ancestral lands. Those are invaluable\, but this rider will need more for victory. 89 min. + Q&A \nYazzie. Synopsis. A profile documentary that follows Larry Yazzie as he shares his upbringing in the Meskwaki Nation\, his rise as a celebrated fancy dancer\, and his work advocating for Native American culture. 13 min. + Q&A\nThe Shining Mountains Film Festival was started in 2019 to commemorate the 1st anniversary of the City of Aspen passing a resolution removing the celebration of Columbus Day and replacing it with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. \nThe purpose was: through films/documentaries produced\, and directed\, stories told by Native Americans – First Nations’ voices\, we would provide a platform to educate non-Indian communities about the true history\, genocide\, challenges\, and struggles as well as sharing the rich Native culture\, talents\, wisdom and traditional ways. Thus\, breaking the stereotypes\, and shining light on the reality of what has been done to the Indigenous Peoples since colonization\, the ongoing racism\, and systemic injustice.  In recognizing all the talents\, and positive and unique impacts that the Indigenous Peoples contribute to the world\, showing that a strong spiritual connection with Mother Earth and all beings leads to a balanced and harmonious world. Shining Mountains Film Festival showcases feature films and documentaries as well as shorts for two days at the iconic Wheeler Opera House in the heart of Aspen. \nThe festival opens with a Blessing Prayer by a Ute tribe member. We aim to bring as many film directors\, producers and talent for live Q & A after each screening. There is also a live dance performance exhibition and genuine Native art for sale in the lobby area. This is an award film festival with Best Long\, Best Short and Audience choice. \nPresented by the Aspen Indigenous Foundation
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/shining-mountains-film-festival-program-3/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Documentary,Family,Film,Film Festival
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SUMMARY:Shining Mountains Film Festival - Program 2
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM TWO: Short Film Program includes the following films:\n\nThe Road is an award-winning short film starring the Indigenous girls of Stardale Women’s Group. It explores various themes pertaining to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls regarding the legacy and inter-generational impact of colonialism in Canada. These stories and experiences are shared through the lens of young women in on the prairies\, as they grow and exist in this space of fear\, loss\, and trauma. 14 min. + Q&A\nHealing of the Dragonfly. Meet Joe Pulliam\, an Oglala Lakota Sioux artist living in Rapid City in the state of South Dakota. Father of 4\, Joe Pulliam opened an art gallery exclusively with his work\, painting on ledgers inspired by his culture and traditional life. This documentary tells his story\, and his artistic journey from Pine Ridge reservation\, to his last exhibition in Rapid City\, SD. 13 min. + Q&A\nPaddle Tribal Waters: The First Descent of the Klamath River.\nWhen the largest dam removal in history begins\, a group of indigenous youth learn to whitewater kayak in hopes of becoming the first people to paddle the restored river from source-to-sea. As the young paddlers reconnect sections of the Klamath River that have not flowed freely for more than a century\, they use kayaking to galvanize a movement while reconciling a stolen history and building a future of hope and healing.\n9 min. + Q&A\nGames of the North. For thousands of years\, traditional Inuit sports have been vital for survival within the unforgiving Arctic. Acrobatic and explosive\, these ancestral games evolved to strengthen mind\, body and spirit within the community. Following four modern Inuit athletes reveals their unique relationship to the games as they compete across the North. As unprecedented change sweeps across their traditional lands\, their stories illuminate the importance of the games today. 27 min. + Q&A\nWaniyetu Wowapi. Welcome to the Cheyenne River Youth Project. Come with us into the heart of our circle\, where you’ll meet our kids\, parents\, elders\, artists\, and partners. You’ll discover why art is so central to Lakota culture. You’ll experience how we are reclaiming spaces in our community. You’ll learn how we are revitalizing our language\, ceremonies\, and life ways through our own contemporary version of the Winter Count. And\, you’ll share our joy as we bring to life our stories\, truths\, and messages for our people. 35 min. + Q&A\n\nThe Shining Mountains Film Festival was started in 2019 to commemorate the 1st anniversary of the City of Aspen passing a resolution removing the celebration of Columbus Day and replacing it with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. \nThe purpose was: through films/documentaries produced\, and directed\, stories told by Native Americans – First Nations’ voices\, we would provide a platform to educate non-Indian communities about the true history\, genocide\, challenges\, and struggles as well as sharing the rich Native culture\, talents\, wisdom and traditional ways. Thus\, breaking the stereotypes\, and shining light on the reality of what has been done to the Indigenous Peoples since colonization\, the ongoing racism\, and systemic injustice.  In recognizing all the talents\, and positive and unique impacts that the Indigenous Peoples contribute to the world\, showing that a strong spiritual connection with Mother Earth and all beings leads to a balanced and harmonious world. Shining Mountains Film Festival showcases feature films and documentaries as well as shorts for two days at the iconic Wheeler Opera House in the heart of Aspen. \nThe festival opens with a Blessing Prayer by a Ute tribe member. We aim to bring as many film directors\, producers and talent for live Q & A after each screening. There is also a live dance performance exhibition and genuine Native art for sale in the lobby area. This is an award film festival with Best Long\, Best Short and Audience choice. \nPresented by the Aspen Indigenous Foundation
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/shining-mountains-film-festival-program-2/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Documentary,Family,Film,Film Festival
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SUMMARY:Shining Mountains Film Festival - Program 1
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM  1\nLakota Nation vs. United States chronicles the Lakota Indians’ quest to reclaim the Black Hills\, sacred land that was stolen in violation of treaty agreements. A searing\, timely portrait of resistance\, the film explores the ways America has ignored its debt to Indigenous communities\, and ponders what might be done today to repair the wrongs of the past. \nThe Shining Mountains Film Festival was started in 2019 to commemorate the 1st anniversary of the City of Aspen passing a resolution removing the celebration of Columbus Day and replacing it with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. \nThe purpose was: through films/documentaries produced\, and directed\, stories told by Native Americans – First Nations’ voices\, we would provide a platform to educate non-Indian communities about the true history\, genocide\, challenges\, and struggles as well as sharing the rich Native culture\, talents\, wisdom and traditional ways. Thus\, breaking the stereotypes\, and shining light on the reality of what has been done to the Indigenous Peoples since colonization\, the ongoing racism\, and systemic injustice.  In recognizing all the talents\, and positive and unique impacts that the Indigenous Peoples contribute to the world\, showing that a strong spiritual connection with Mother Earth and all beings leads to a balanced and harmonious world. Shining Mountains Film Festival showcases feature films and documentaries as well as shorts for two days at the iconic Wheeler Opera House in the heart of Aspen. \nThe festival opens with a Blessing Prayer by a Ute tribe member. We aim to bring as many film directors\, producers and talent for live Q & A after each screening. There is also a live dance performance exhibition and genuine Native art for sale in the lobby area. This is an award film festival with Best Long\, Best Short and Audience choice. \nPresented by the Aspen Indigenous Foundation
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/shining-mountains-film-festival/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Documentary,Family,Film,Film Festival
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SUMMARY:DanceAspen SOLSTICE
DESCRIPTION:Wheeler Opera House presents SOLSTICE\, DanceAspen’s first summer presentation at the peak of dance excellence. For the program\, DanceAspen welcomes nationally acclaimed and award-winning choreographer Matthew Neenan who will curate a brand new work for the company artists. DanceAspen is also honored to be the first American company to premiere two works by internationally esteemed creator Cayetano Soto who brings his iconic pieces from Barcelona\, Spain. Audiences will be transported through the lens of these visionaries in an evening of dance you won’t want to miss. Visit our News & Media page for more information about this performance and more! \n \nABOUT DANCEASPEN\nDanceAspen was founded as a way to keep dance alive in Aspen after the global pandemic tore through the dance community worldwide. It was established to create space for the artists to continue honing their craft and share their passion with the community. Since the formation of DanceAspen in 2021\, the company has made leaps and bounds in becoming an integral part of the arts community in Aspen and the greater dance community abroad. DanceAspen’s repertoire includes works by esteemed choreographers from around the globe including Danielle Rowe\, Penny Saunders\, Yue Yin\, Sebastian Kloborg and more. The company also provides opportunities for their company artists to grow through choreography and collaboration\, fostering the next generation of choreographers and creators.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/danceaspen-solstice-saturday/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230825T193000
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SUMMARY:DanceAspen SOLSTICE
DESCRIPTION:Wheeler Opera House presents SOLSTICE\, DanceAspen’s first summer presentation at the peak of dance excellence. For the program\, DanceAspen welcomes nationally acclaimed and award-winning choreographer Matthew Neenan who will curate a brand new work for the company artists. DanceAspen is also honored to be the first American company to premiere two works by internationally esteemed creator Cayetano Soto who brings his iconic pieces from Barcelona\, Spain. Audiences will be transported through the lens of these visionaries in an evening of dance you won’t want to miss. Visit our News & Media page for more information about this performance and more! \n \nABOUT DANCEASPEN\nDanceAspen was founded as a way to keep dance alive in Aspen after the global pandemic tore through the dance community worldwide. It was established to create space for the artists to continue honing their craft and share their passion with the community. Since the formation of DanceAspen in 2021\, the company has made leaps and bounds in becoming an integral part of the arts community in Aspen and the greater dance community abroad. DanceAspen’s repertoire includes works by esteemed choreographers from around the globe including Danielle Rowe\, Penny Saunders\, Yue Yin\, Sebastian Kloborg and more. The company also provides opportunities for their company artists to grow through choreography and collaboration\, fostering the next generation of choreographers and creators.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/danceaspen-solstice-friday/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230610T193000
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Aspen Fringe Festival's JUNEFEST 2023 presents Musical Salon Night
DESCRIPTION:AFF’S MUSICAL SALON NIGHT \nCelebrating the works of award winning composer Craig Bohmler with the Cast of the Guardsman\, plus Sonya Meyer\, Judy Shae Comstock and others performing excerpts from Mr. Bohmler’s works including: \nMUSICAL THEATRE\nGUNMETAL BLUES:  a hard-boiled detective yarn disguised as a lounge act. Or maybe it’s the other way around. \nMOUNTAIN DAYS:  the story of naturalist John Muir\, a man who began the environmental battle that is still going on today. \nA BEAUTIFUL PLACE: The true story of an artist in a WW II concentration camp who taught the children art\, and to imagine worlds different from the one they were living in. Although the children and artist did not survive Auschwitz\, the art did survive.\n35 paintings created the canvas for this uplifting and sad musical. \nALL THE MORE TO LOVE:  a funny and personal new musical based on a real-life clothing consignment store. \nOPERA & FILM\nExcerpt from the Emmy Award Winning film:\nRIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE: THE MAKING OF A WESTERN OPERA DANCE\nDirect from NY Live Arts \nSOULSKIN DANCE’S: BLUE ECLIPSE\nChoreography~Adrianna Thompson  Music~Craig Bohmler   Film~Jaco Strydom\nFeaturing NYC dancers Itzkan Barbosa and Federico Garcia \nPLUS MORE!
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-fringe-festival-junefest-2023/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230609T193000
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Aspen Fringe Festival's JUNEFEST 2023 presents Enter the Guardsman
DESCRIPTION:The Award Winning Musical: ENTER THE GUARDSMAN\nCraig Bohmler~Music / Scott Wentworth~Book / Marion Adler-Lyrics  \nWinner International Musical of the Year and Olivier Award Nominee for “best musical”\, This Hilarious Musical Comedy has played in London\, Off-Broadway and internationally.\n“I fell in love with this gem of a musical…”  – Talkin’ Broadway \nAn actor convinced that the bloom is off the marital rose\, decides to disguise himself as a guardsman to prove his actress wife’s infidelity. \nDirected by Brad Moore\nFeaturing Local Stars: David Ledingham\, Sally Maxwell\, Mike Monroney\, Meredith Daniel\, Franz Alderfer\, Lyon Hamil and Isabella Poschman.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/15th-annual-aspen-fringe-festivals-junefest-2023-presents-enter-the-guardsman/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Theatre
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