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SUMMARY:Aspen Choral Society's 49th Presentation of Handel's Messiah
DESCRIPTION:Aspen Choral Society is thrilled to present Handel’s Messiah for our 49th season. Join us for an evening of soul fulfilling music and connection.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-choral-societys-49th-presentation-of-handels-messiah/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Family,Music
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SUMMARY:DanceAspen: A Snowy Soirée
DESCRIPTION:This holiday-themed show will be approximately thirty minutes performed on the main stage. Featuring the DanceAspen company in vibrant\, festive costumes\, patrons can enjoy post-show cocoa and cookies. The Wheeler lobby will be decorated for the holidays\, so you can also take a moment for photo opportunities with the dancers. Come join us for an amazing afternoon and prepare to be dazzled. This is an all-ages\, all are welcome performance. Families are encouraged to attend and celebrate the holidays in the beautiful\, historic Wheeler Opera House. \nCo-presented by DanceAspen and Paradise Bakery. \nTo purchase tickets for the 5 PM performance\, click here.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/danceaspen-snowy-soiree-3-pm/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family,Holiday
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SUMMARY:DanceAspen: A Snowy Soirée 5 PM
DESCRIPTION:This holiday-themed show will be approximately thirty minutes performed on the main stage. Featuring the DanceAspen company in vibrant\, festive costumes\, patrons can enjoy post-show cocoa and cookies. The Wheeler lobby will be decorated for the holidays\, so you can also take a moment for photo opportunities with the dancers. Come join us for an amazing afternoon and prepare to be dazzled. This is an all-ages\, all are welcome performance. Families are encouraged to attend and celebrate the holidays in the beautiful\, historic Wheeler Opera House. \nCo-presented by DanceAspen and Paradise Bakery. \nTo purchase tickets for the 3 PM performance\, click here.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/danceaspen-snowy-soiree-5-pm/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251226T160000
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SUMMARY:Mountainfilm on Tour: Family Friendly Matinee
DESCRIPTION:Mountainfilm on Tour is coming to Aspen bringing a selection of culturally rich\, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride\, Colorado. \nThe Family Friendly Matinee program offers a vibrant mix of short documentaries that celebrate wonder\, resilience\, and the joy of discovery—perfect for audiences of all ages. \nCuriosity and Nature: From a backyard bug safari led by 5-year-old Aldo to a solo sledding adventure in the Swiss Alps\, these films highlight playful encounters with the natural world and the beauty of slowing down to observe it. \nYouth Empowerment and Adventure: Stories like Girls Riding High and One Inch from Flying showcase young people pushing boundaries—whether on bikes through Alaska’s backcountry or balancing on alpine highlines—revealing how outdoor challenges foster confidence and emotional growth. \nCreativity and Legacy: My Grandmother’s Sketchbook traces a filmmaker’s journey to honor his grandmother’s artistic legacy\, blending personal history with community support and creative grit. \nEnvironmental Awareness: Tides of Change immerses viewers in the underwater world\, offering stunning visuals and a call to action against ocean pollution through the lens of a passionate marine photographer. \nPersonal Growth and Courage: Beyond Beliefs follows a young woman confronting her fear of water during a river expedition\, illustrating how stepping outside one’s comfort zone can reshape self-perception and future possibilities. \nPlay and Perspective: Under\, Over brings a lighthearted look at vert skateboarding\, reminding us that joy and creativity often come from spontaneity and friendship.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/mountainfilm-on-tour-family-friendly-matinee/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Film
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SUMMARY:Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
DESCRIPTION:Whatever you do\, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems\, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling\, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books\, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!)\, TheaterWorksUSA‘s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! \nIt’s not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late\, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs\, and feathers\, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. The production runs for approximately 60 minutes and is recommended for ages 5 and up. \nBased on the book Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems\, published by Hyperion Books for Children\, the show features a script by Mo Willems and Mr. Warburton\, lyrics by Mo Willems\, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma\, and dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz. This play was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and was first produced at the Kennedy Center during the 2019-2020 season. \nAdditional credits include set design by Timothy R. Mackabee\, costume design by Heidi Leigh Hanson\, props design by Lake Simons\, and direction and choreography by Jen Wineman.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/dont-let-the-pigeon-drive-the-bus-the-musical/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Theater
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SUMMARY:BUGS Created by Kaki King and GLITCH
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS BUGS? \nCreated by Kaki King and Glitch\, this multimedia show for young audiences incorporates Kaki King’s signature guitar projection mapping and drum-triggered effects into a fun-filled story of bugs\, beetles\, critters\, and all things sugar. \nIn BUGS\, audiences experience magically synched visuals\, emotionally rich music\, playful effects\, as well as multiple kinds of recorded insect sounds. \nBUGS is engaging and interactive\, encouraging audiences to participate and dance along. They are invited to shout out their favorite bug\, dance like one of the insect characters jiggling around on the guitar\, and feel the freedom to interact with Kaki and glow in their own discovery processes. \nThe visual world created by GLITCH incorporates video and imagery of insects\, spiders and other invertebrates – along with melting ice cream\, friendly characters\, bundles of candy\, exploding lego jelly\, bouncing toys\, and more. \nThe audio experience combines King’s live guitar performance\, sound samples\, and field recordings from nature – all triggered in real time.\nAdults will enjoy the rich\, unique audio-visual experience and sophisticated music. The show is intended both for children and anyone who is a child at heart! \nCOMMISSIONING PARTNERS \nThe La Jolla Music Society is the lead co-commissioner for Kaki King’s BUGS\, and hosted a residency and performance series of BUGS in the spring of 2024. \nThe Harris Theater in Chicago is also a co-commissioner\, presented a performance of BUGS in November\, 2024.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/bugs-created-by-kaki-king-and-glitch/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Aspen Community School Presents: Dahlapalooza
DESCRIPTION:Aspen Community School presents a stage interpretation of Raold Dahl’s greatest hits including James and the Giant Peach\, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory\, The BFG\, Matilda\, The Witches\, and his early years autobiography\, Boy.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-community-school-presents-dahlapalooza/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Theater
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SUMMARY:Aspen Community School Presents: Dahlapalooza
DESCRIPTION:Aspen Community School presents a stage interpretation of Raold Dahl’s greatest hits including James and the Giant Peach\, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory\, The BFG\, Matilda\, The Witches\, and his early years autobiography\, Boy.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-community-school-presents-dahlapalooza-2/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Theater
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SUMMARY:Be Like Blippi Tour
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to see the world more curiously\, because Blippi is coming to your hometown in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour! \n Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like\, play like\, and explore just like Blippi! \nThis brand-new show is packed with high-energy music and surprises\, featuring fan-favorite songs like “The Excavator Song\,” “Monster Truck\,” “Dino Dance\,” and “Curious Like Me.”  With Blippi’s signature mix of play\, learning\, and exploration\, families can get curious together while singing\, laughing\, and dancing along during this unforgettable adventure full of fun and discovery. \nThe Be Like Blippi Tour invites you to break out your orange Blippi glasses and ignite that spark of curiosity that lives inside every single one of us and share in an unforgettable experience that encourages kids to… Be Like Blippi! \nThis performance is recommended for ages 3 -8.   
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/be-like-blippi-tour/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261201T183000
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SUMMARY:Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity\, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails\, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? All will be answered in this madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s irreverently hilarious book series. \nThis hilarious musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man spin-off series\, Cat Kid Comic Club\, is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander – the team that brought you DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL! Direction and Choreography is by Marlo Hunter. \nPraised as “Hilarious\, Ingenious\, Inventive” by The New York Times\, this high‑energy musical celebrates collaboration\, self‑expression\, and the joy of making something together—perfectly scaled for families and young audiences. \nThis performance is recommended for ages 5 and up.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/cat-kid-comic-club-the-musical/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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