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SUMMARY:Frontiers of Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a game-changing day as world-renowned speakers unfold a new story of the universe and reality that deepens our sense of belonging through discoveries in cosmology\, quantum physics\, neuroscience\, the origin of life and consciousness. \nLearn more at: aspenpublicradio.org.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/frontiers-of-knowledge/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Ronan Donovan: Exploring our Wild Nature: Wolves\, Chimps & Gorillas
DESCRIPTION:Wolf-Whisperer. Wildlife Biologist. Natural History Filmmaker. \nWhat does it mean to be human? We are\, at our core\, social mammals. We build relationships\, communicate\, reproduce\, establish territories\, and adapt to shrinking resources. In these ways\, we’re no different from other social mammals. Chimpanzees\, wolves\, and gorillas are among the most charismatic mammals we know. We identify with them as species\, groups\, and even as named individuals. All social mammals live in groups to achieve together what they cannot do alone. Join biologist-turned-photographer Ronan Donovan as he shares what he’s learned documenting these animals\, and the insights he believes we—as fellow social mammals—can learn from our wild kin. \nNational Geographic Explorer Ronan Donovan is a wildlife biologist turned conservation photographer. He uses visual storytelling to illuminate stories related to our fellow social mammals to remind us that we are all connected and to promote the preservation of our shared habitat. Ronan has embedded for months at a time\, year after year\, with wild families of wolves\, chimpanzees\, and mountain gorillas to capture imagery that highlights their challenges\, behaviors\, and family bonds. His time in the field has resulted in five National Geographic magazine feature stories on the conservation status of these species. You can watch Ronan in action in Kingdom of the White Wolf (Disney+) and in Planet Earth 3 (Amazon Prime). His first photo exhibition\, titled Wolves\, will be traveling for the next 3 years. \nPresented in Association with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies \n  \nPhoto by Leigh Vogel
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/ronan-donovan-exploring-our-wild-nature/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260127T183000
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SUMMARY:Changemaker Speaker Series Bryan Smith: Capturing the Impossible
DESCRIPTION:A decade ago Bryan Smith bought his first camera at Walmart and started calling himself a filmmaker. Armed with a $500 handycam\, he embarked on a kayaking expedition to the far reaches of Arunachal Pradesh\, India. While his imagery barely cracked amateur status on that first expedition\, his passion and persistence would carry him through the ranks of the industry in the span of just 10 years. \nHis first film\, 49 Megawatts\, documented a community’s struggle with a hydroelectric project on British Columbia’s Ashlu River and eventually led him to the hallways of National Geographic. He received an Expedition Council grant to lead a team of kayakers into the wilds of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia and went on to direct The Man Who Can Fly for the National Geographic Channel. After several years as a freelance director of photography for National Geographic\, Bryan founded Reel Water Productions— boutique production company based in Squamish\, British Columbia\, specializing in documentary\, expedition\, and commercial content. \nBryan currently leads a team of like-minded creatives in the pursuit of authentic storytelling. Their award-winning films have graced festival circuits\, television networks\, and the online community. Bryan looks for projects that  pass a 60/40 rule *just 60% chance of success).  He believes that a high chance of failure produces the best work and creates unforgettable stories.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/bryan-smith-capturing-the-impossible/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260224T200000
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SUMMARY:Changemaker Speaker Series Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner: Defying Limits: Climbing the 14 Highest Peaks
DESCRIPTION:Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner’s interest in mountain climbing developed at a very young age. It was Reverend Dr. Erich Tischler\, a youth group leader in her hometown of Spital am Pyhrn\, Upper Austria\, who introduced her to the fascinating world of mountains. After the dominical church service\, he would take Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner along on numerous tours to the mountains surrounding her hometown. \nFor her first career\, Gerlinde worked as a nurse\, giving her unique insight into the human body and a better understanding of how to keep it at peak performance. She skied and climbed mountains in her spare time\, occasionally leading tours.  She always dreamed of climbing one of the world’s tallest mountains\, known as the 8\,000-meter peaks.  She achieved that dream at the age of 23\, when she reached the summit of Broad Peak in Pakistan (8\,027m).  That lit a fire inside of her. \nDuring the following years\, she poured all of her extra money from her nursing career into trekking and climbing expeditions to the Himalaya. She would climb four more peaks on her vacations from work.  After summitting the 5th 8\,000-meter peak\, Nanga Parbat (8\,126m)\, in Pakistan\, she decided to go for her dream to become a professional mountain climber. \nToday\, Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner has climbed all fourteen main peaks in the eight thousand series as well as two fore summits higher than eight thousand meters. By reaching the summit of K2 (8\,611m)\, the second highest—and considered by many to be the most dangerous—peak in the world\, she became the first woman to scale all 8\,000m peaks without the use of supplementary oxygen or the help of high-altitude porters. \nPresented in association with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/gerlinde-kaltenbrunner-defying-limits/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:ACES and The Nature Conservancy Presents Witness to Water: A photographer’s lifelong journey
DESCRIPTION:Witness to Water follows the Colorado River from its pristine headwaters in the Rocky Mountains to its altered and endangered end in the Sonoran Desert. In this immersive multimedia presentation and book launch celebration\, acclaimed National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride shares images\, videos\, and sound from decades spent documenting the river from source to sea—or dry delta—and its many tributaries\, from the Roaring Fork to the Gila and beyond. \nThrough travel by packraft\, on foot\, and from the air\, McBride bears witness to both the river’s extraordinary beauty and the immense pressures placed upon it. The program features brand-new work from recent visits to emerging conservation pockets in the Colorado River Delta and newly revealed slot canyons in Lake Powell\, landscapes hidden underwater for a lifetime\, alongside Indigenous and local perspectives that deepen the story. \nA Roaring Fork Valley native\, McBride brings a deeply personal lens to this presentation\, weaving together his films\, assignments\, and books into a comprehensive\, engaging\, and hopeful portrait. Both an elegy and a call to action\, Witness to Water is an unforgettable exploration of a river in peril—and a reminder of what is at stake for the wild watersheds that sustain us all. \nA Q&A and book signing will take place at the end of the event.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aces-and-the-nature-conservancy-presents-witness-to-water-a-photographers-lifelong-journey/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T183000
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CREATED:20250926T000003Z
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SUMMARY:Changemaker Speaker Series Jean Fruth: Inside America's Favorite Pastime
DESCRIPTION:Jean Fruth’s trajectory as one of baseball’s preeminent photographers has taken her on a round-the-horn tour of the sport’s most indelible landmarks. Growing up in New York City\, Jean’s earliest memories are of her Grandfather listening to his beloved New York Mets on a tiny transistor radio. In school\, Jean fell in love with the alchemy of photography. When she moved west as a young adult she immersed herself in the business\, becoming a portrait photographer in the wine country of California. When life got busy and she found herself spending hours at the field of her son’s Little League games\, she started shooting the action\, eventually submitting images to the local paper. That’s when the local editor spotted her keen eye for sports photography and invited her to submit more. Jean tried her hand at different sports but found that nothing compared to the art and poetry of baseball. To outsiders\, it’s a slow-moving sport; to aficionados\, it’s an orchestra of strategy\, timing\, and sheer athleticism. \nThrough her journey\, Jean has recognized the transformative power of baseball to help young people develop strength\, skills\, friendships\, and to learn and practice the concept of teamwork. As a result\, together with her partner\, former Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson\, she formed a non-profit organization called Grassroots Baseball\, to promote and celebrate the amateur game around the globe\, with a focus on encouraging interest and participation at the youngest levels. She is documenting their journey in a series of books\, starting with Grassroots Baseball: Where Legends Begin (Simon & Schuster\, 2019) with an introduction by Cal Ripken\, Jr.\, and an afterword by Johnny Bench.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/changemaker-speaker-series-jean-fruth-inside-americas-favorite-pastime/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260604T180000
DTSTAMP:20260514T143812Z
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SUMMARY:Proactive & Prepared: Wildfire in the Roaring Fork Valley
DESCRIPTION:Wheeler Opera House is pleased to partner with the Wildfire Collaborative Roaring Fork Valley\, Aspen Public Radio and ACES on an event designed to increase awareness and preparedness as wildfire season approaches. \nColorado is experiencing its warmest year in 131 years of record\, and one of its driest. The Roaring Fork Valley sits at the epicenter\, among the hardest-hit areas in the state for severe drought. With snowpack now peaked at historic lows\, climate scientists are drawing comparisons to years that defined what catastrophic wildfire looks like in Colorado. This spring\, wildfire risk across our valley is as serious as it has ever been. \nOn Thursday June 4\, the Wheeler is partnering with the Wildfire Collaborative Roaring Fork Valley\, Aspen Public Radio\, and ACES to bring our community together for a direct conversation about what these conditions mean for our valley\, what local fire departments and researchers are doing about it\, and what each of us can do to protect our homes and our neighbors. \nWe’ll start the presentation at 6pm sharp\, with opportunities for attendees to connect to presenters and panelists in the lobby both before and after the event. \nIf you’ve been wondering where things actually stand\, this is the event to attend. \nUtilizing Wildfire Collaborative Roaring Fork Valley’s boots-on-the-ground expertise\, Aspen Public Radio’s journalistic prowess\, and ACES’ decades of environmental experience\, an informative evening will review this season’s wildfire outlook\, new predictive technologies and resilience increasing efforts in our region. \nThe evening is organized around three questions:\nWhat are we facing this season?\nWhat is being done about it?\nWhat happens when fire comes? \nDrawing on the Wildfire Collaborative Roaring Fork Valley’s work in fire behavior modeling and fuels mitigation\, Aspen Public Radio’s deep ties to this community\, and ACES knowledge of historic environmental science\, the program brings together the people best positioned to answer those questions — climate scientists\, local fire chiefs\, researchers\, and emergency response leaders — in one room\, for one conversation.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/proactive-prepared-wildfire-in-the-roaring-fork-valley/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Lecture
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SUMMARY:APRC Presents: 2026 Psychedelic Symposium Day 1
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 6 and Sunday June 7\, join Aspen Psychedelic Resource Center\, Healing Advocacy Fund\, and Aspen Public Radio\, for the 2026 Aspen Psychedelic Symposium at the historic Wheeler Opera House in the heart of Aspen\, Colorado. This two-day gathering will showcase expert panels\, groundbreaking research\, and firsthand insights into the transformative world of psychedelic medicines. Explore tradition\, science\, and advocacy; connect with scientists\, doctors\, spiritual leaders\, and luminaries; and delve into the future of psychedelics.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-psychedelic-symposium-3/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:APRC Presents: 2026 Psychedelic Symposium Day 2
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 6 and Sunday June 7\, join Aspen Psychedelic Resource Center\, Healing Advocacy Fund\, and Aspen Public Radio\, for the 2026 Aspen Psychedelic Symposium at the historic Wheeler Opera House in the heart of Aspen\, Colorado. This two-day gathering will showcase expert panels\, groundbreaking research\, and firsthand insights into the transformative world of psychedelic medicines. Explore tradition\, science\, and advocacy; connect with scientists\, doctors\, spiritual leaders\, and luminaries; and delve into the future of psychedelics.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-psychedelic-symposium-4/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260622T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260611T152823Z
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SUMMARY:Aspen Ideas: Health - The Inside Scoop on Longevity $35
DESCRIPTION: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 of good health. The rules aren’t surprising: avoid risky behavior\, nurture strong relationships\, stay mentally engaged\, eat thoughtfully\, exercise regularly\, and get enough sleep. What’s especially compelling here are the personal stories\, expert guidance\, and medical research that explains why all this makes a difference. Book signing and ice cream to follow. \nZeke Emanuel\, Author\, “Eat Your Ice Cream” \nModerator: Céline Gounder\, Editor-at-Large for Public Health\, KFF Health News.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-ideas-health-the-inside-scoop-on-longevity-35/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T141634Z
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SUMMARY:Community Series at Aspen Ideas: Health – Longevity at Altitude $20
DESCRIPTION: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 there are plenty of things we can do to improve the odds of maintaining lifelong wellness at any altitude. Here is a look at the lifestyle and healthcare tools that can help keep us in peak form. \nMegan Hiles\, Primary Care Physician; Director\, Longevity and Wellness Center\, Aspen Valley Health \nJamie Justice\, Executive Vice President of the Health Domain\, XPRIZE Foundation \nModerator: Allison Aubrey\, Health and Science Correspondent\, NPR \n(Presented with media sponsor Aspen Public Radio.)
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-ideas-health-longevity-at-altitude-20/
LOCATION:The Vault at the Wheeler\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T141524Z
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SUMMARY:Community Series at Aspen Ideas: Health – Healthcare in the Mountains $20
DESCRIPTION: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 in technology and virtual medicine\, and partnering with larger medical systems to provide networks of care to our mountain residents. \nRichard Becker\, CEO\, Aspen Valley Health \nAngelia Salazar\, CEO\, Western Healthcare Alliance \nKathleen Sebelius\, 21st US Secretary of Health and Human Services \nModerator: Breeze Richardson\, Executive Director\, Aspen Public Radio. \n(Presented with media sponsor Aspen Public Radio.)
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/community-series-at-aspen-ideas-health-healthcare-in-the-mountains-20/
LOCATION:The Vault at the Wheeler\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T141849Z
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SUMMARY:Community Series at Aspen Ideas: Health – Digital Health in Aspen $20
DESCRIPTION: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 between diet and energy levels\, and provide early warning signals of disease. But how reliable are these technologies? Using them wisely requires that we feel confident in their accuracy\, agree on what truly qualifies as medical advice\, and protect the value of an effective doctor-patient relationship. \nAmi Bhatt\, Chief Innovation Officer\, American College of Cardiology \nKaite Drasser\, CEO RockHealth.org \nMichelle Gelroth\, Chief Transformation Officer\, Aspen Valley Health \nModerator: Elizabeth Cohen\, Contributor\, NBC News and AtlanticLIVE \n(Presented with media sponsor Aspen Public Radio.)
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-ideas-health-digital-health-in-aspen-from-fitness-tracking-to-predictive-care-20/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260628T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T192940Z
CREATED:20260608T150047Z
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SUMMARY:Aspen Ideas Festival - Bulwark Live $40
DESCRIPTION: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 of American politics. \nFeaturing Sarah Longwell\, Tim Miller\, and Will Sommer. 
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-ideas-festival-bulwark-live-40/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T190000
DTSTAMP:20260630T000231Z
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SUMMARY:Changemaker Speaker Series: Deanne Fitzmaurice A250 Portrait of a Nation
DESCRIPTION: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 connection. \nDrawing from nearly forty years as a photojournalist—including her tenure at the San Francisco Chronicle and assignments for National Geographic\, Sports Illustrated\, and ESPN—Fitzmaurice revisits defining chapters of recent American history. Her work spans the AIDS crisis\, the Loma Prieta earthquake\, marriage‑equality rulings\, climate events\, and cultural touchstones from professional sports to Route 66. \nCentral to the presentation is her Pulitzer Prize–winning photographic essay chronicling the recovery of a wounded Iraqi boy\, anchoring a broader meditation on resilience\, humanity\, and the role of visual journalism in shaping national memory. As part of the Changemaker Speaker Series\, A250 Portrait of a Nation highlights the power of storytelling to deepen understanding during moments of historic significance. \nThis is a free\, but ticketed\, community event; advance RSVP is encouraged to secure reservations.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/changemaker-speaker-series-deanne-fitzmaurice-a250-portrait-of-a-nation/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260330T215045Z
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SUMMARY:Frontiers of Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:After a tremendous premier in 2025\, Frontiers of Knowledge is back in 2026 with a new focus\, “Consciousness in the Living World”. In 2025 we followed an arc in time\, which moved from the creation of the universe to current understandings of human consciousness. In 2026\, our leading edge speaker series will move from the development of human consciousness in concert with the natural world — to possibilities of the newest intelligence\, AI\, which is now ours to evolve. How might we think about life in this expanded universe? What does it mean to be human in the cosmos at this time? More information on speakers and the program schedule at frontiersofknowledge.org \nSunday\, August 23. \n$100 Day Pass: 9am-5pm at the Wheeler Opera House (including two short breaks with snacks included\, lunch break 12:30-2:00pm on your own) \n$350 Patron Pass: 9am-5pm at the Wheeler Opera House (including two short breaks with snacks included\, lunch break 12:30-2:00pm on your own). Speaker Reception\, Seated Dinner\, Drinks and Entertainment 5:30-9:30pm at the Paul JAS Center (422 E Cooper Ave\, 3 minute walk\, 0.1 miles from the Wheeler)
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/frontiers-of-knowledge-2/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260629T230558Z
CREATED:20260630T150054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T230558Z
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SUMMARY:Changemaker Speaker Series Albert Lin: Exploring Human Frontiers
DESCRIPTION:Presented as part of the Changemaker Speaker Series\, National Geographic Explorer and award‑winning scientist Albert Lin shares Exploring Human Frontiers\, a compelling reflection on discovery\, resilience\, and innovation. Known for pioneering high‑tech expeditions that have revealed lost cities and ancient civilizations\, Lin’s work spans the Mayan jungle\, the Mongolian steppe\, and some of the most remote landscapes on Earth. \nAfter losing his lower leg in a 2016 accident\, and later supporting his son’s recovery from a traumatic brain injury\, Lin turned inward—drawing on ancient wisdom\, modern neuroscience\, and the power of neuroplasticity to heal. On stage\, he examines the evolving relationship between mind\, body\, culture\, and technology\, offering insight into what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world. \nBlending science\, storytelling\, and lived experience\, Exploring Human Frontiers reveals how the most meaningful journeys often begin within.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/albert-lin-exploring-human-frontiers/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260918T100000
DTSTAMP:20260514T161551Z
CREATED:20260519T150030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T161551Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Aspen Design Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Aspen Design Conference for three days of talks\, experiences\, workshops\, and conversations exploring this year’s theme: Matter. Taking place September 18–20\, 2026\, in Aspen\, Colorado\, ADC is a grassroots celebration of design across creative fields. Through main stage conversations and immersive “Out In The Wild” activations across town\, the conference explores the ideas\, systems\, materials\, and human questions that shape the world around us. This year’s theme asks: What truly matters? How do we shape matter into meaning? What is the role of design in creating connection\, understanding\, beauty\, and change? More than a traditional conference\, ADC is an open\, attendee-friendly cultural experience designed for both professionals and the creatively curious. Whether you work in design or simply want to think more deeply about how creativity influences everyday life\, ADC offers inspiring ways to apply design thinking across business\, community\, technology\, the arts\, and personal growth. Expect bold ideas\, unexpected encounters\, meaningful dialogue\, and the unique creative energy of Aspen. Come as you are.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/2026-aspen-design-conference/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260514T162122Z
CREATED:20260519T150011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T162122Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Aspen Design Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Aspen Design Conference for three days of talks\, experiences\, workshops\, and conversations exploring this year’s theme: Matter. Taking place September 18–20\, 2026\, in Aspen\, Colorado\, ADC is a grassroots celebration of design across creative fields. Through main stage conversations and immersive “Out In The Wild” activations across town\, the conference explores the ideas\, systems\, materials\, and human questions that shape the world around us. This year’s theme asks: What truly matters? How do we shape matter into meaning? What is the role of design in creating connection\, understanding\, beauty\, and change? More than a traditional conference\, ADC is an open\, attendee-friendly cultural experience designed for both professionals and the creatively curious. Whether you work in design or simply want to think more deeply about how creativity influences everyday life\, ADC offers inspiring ways to apply design thinking across business\, community\, technology\, the arts\, and personal growth. Expect bold ideas\, unexpected encounters\, meaningful dialogue\, and the unique creative energy of Aspen. Come as you are.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/2026-aspen-design-conference-2/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260920T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T214814Z
CREATED:20260616T214749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T214814Z
UID:10001875-1789902000-1789902000@wheeleroperahouse.com
SUMMARY:2026 Aspen Design Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Aspen Design Conference for three days of talks\, experiences\, workshops\, and conversations exploring this year’s theme: Matter. Taking place September 18–20\, 2026\, in Aspen\, Colorado\, ADC is a grassroots celebration of design across creative fields. Through main stage conversations and immersive “Out In The Wild” activations across town\, the conference explores the ideas\, systems\, materials\, and human questions that shape the world around us. This year’s theme asks: What truly matters? How do we shape matter into meaning? What is the role of design in creating connection\, understanding\, beauty\, and change? More than a traditional conference\, ADC is an open\, attendee-friendly cultural experience designed for both professionals and the creatively curious. Whether you work in design or simply want to think more deeply about how creativity influences everyday life\, ADC offers inspiring ways to apply design thinking across business\, community\, technology\, the arts\, and personal growth. Expect bold ideas\, unexpected encounters\, meaningful dialogue\, and the unique creative energy of Aspen. Come as you are.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/2026-aspen-design-conference-3/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T151032Z
CREATED:20260729T150015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T151032Z
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SUMMARY:Aspen Literary Festival: Presents Robert Kolker & Nelson Dellis
DESCRIPTION:Robert Kolker\, author of “Hidden Valley Road\,” in conversation with Nelson Dellis\, author of “Everyday Genius.”
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-literary-festival-presents-robert-kolker-nelson-dellis/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260926T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260926T133000
DTSTAMP:20260731T154325Z
CREATED:20260729T150022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T154325Z
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SUMMARY:Aspen Literary Festival: Presents Kate Bowler & Peter H. Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:Kate Bowler\, author of “Joyful Anyway\,” in conversation with authors to be announced.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-literary-festival-presents-veronica-roth-fonda-lee-2/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260926T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260926T163000
DTSTAMP:20260729T150926Z
CREATED:20260729T150032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T150926Z
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SUMMARY:Aspen Literary Festival: Presents Veronica Roth & Fonda Lee
DESCRIPTION:Veronica Roth\, author of “Seek the Traitor’s Son\,” and Fonda Lee\, author of “The Last Contract of Isako.”
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-literary-festival-presents-veronica-roth-fonda-lee/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260729T150722Z
CREATED:20260729T150712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T150722Z
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SUMMARY:Aspen Literary Festival: Presents Ariel Lawhon & Lisa See
DESCRIPTION:Ariel Lawhon\, author of “The Pirate Queen\,” in conversation with Lisa See\, author of “Daughters of the Sun & Moon.”
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-literary-festival-presents-ariel-lawhon-lisa-see/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260729T145658Z
CREATED:20260729T150038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T145658Z
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SUMMARY:Aspen Literary Festival: Presents Maria Semple & Jennette McCurdy
DESCRIPTION:Maria Semple\, author of “Go Gentle\,” in conversation with Jennette McCurdy\, Author of “Half His Age.”
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-literary-festival-presents-veronica-roth-fonda-lee-3/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260703T163237Z
CREATED:20260630T150018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T163237Z
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SUMMARY:Changemaker Speaker Series Kiliii Yuyan: Indigenous Wisdom for a Modern World
DESCRIPTION:National Geographic Explorer and award‑winning photographer Kiliii Yüyan brings Indigenous Wisdom for a Modern World sharing stories rooted in generations of ecological knowledge and lived experience. Of Siberian Yupik and Chinese descent\, Yüyan has traveled alongside sea‑ice hunters\, reindeer herders\, and Indigenous communities whose lives remain closely tied to the natural world. \nDrawing from his acclaimed book Guardians of Life\, Yüyan explores how Indigenous stewardship has sustained coral reefs\, rainforests\, and Arctic tundra across centuries. Through vivid storytelling and striking visual work\, he examines what these communities can teach us about resilience\, adaptation\, and responsibility in a rapidly changing climate. \nAs part of the Changemaker Speaker Series\, this program offers a thoughtful perspective on how cultural knowledge\, passed down by Elders and shaped by place\, can inform a healthier future for the planet—and all who depend on it. \nPresented in association with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/kiliii-yuyan-indigenous-wisdom-for-a-modern-world/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260630T000123Z
CREATED:20260630T150001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000123Z
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SUMMARY:Changemaker Speaker Series Keith Ladzinski:  Forces of Nature
DESCRIPTION:In Forces of Nature\, National Geographic photographer and Emmy‑nominated director Keith Ladzinski explores the raw beauty\, volatility\, and interconnectedness of the natural world. Presented as part of the Changemaker Speaker Series\, this evening pairs immersive visuals with firsthand storytelling drawn from decades spent documenting the planet’s most extreme environments. \nLadzinski’s work has taken him from storm‑chasing across Tornado Alley to first ascents in interior Antarctica\, free diving with alligators in the Florida Everglades\, and scaling ancient redwood forests. Through images captured at the edge of human endurance\, he reveals both the power of nature and humanity’s responsibility to protect it. \nA founding member of the Sea Legacy Collective and co‑founder of Triage Creative\, Ladzinski is a three‑time Telly Award winner with two Emmy nominations. His photographs and films have appeared in National Geographic\, The New York Times\, and The Washington Post\, offering a compelling perspective on conservation\, climate\, and adventure. \nPresented in association with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/changemaker-speaker-series-keith-ladzinski-forces-of-nature/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270316T190000
DTSTAMP:20260703T162924Z
CREATED:20260630T150039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T162924Z
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SUMMARY:Changemaker Speaker Series Casey Anderson: Among Wild Predators
DESCRIPTION: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 stories that challenge long‑held myths about “dangerous” wildlife. \nAmong Wild Predators is both an adventure and a reframing: predators as vital\, intelligent beings—and as mirrors of our own courage\, empathy\, and survival instincts. At 26 he adopted an orphaned cub and later co‑founded Montana Grizzly Encounter\, a sanctuary for bears rescued from inhumane situations. A familiar presence across Nat Geo WILD\, BBC\, PBS\, and Discovery\, Anderson translates close‑range encounters into insight about coexistence\, risk\, and respect for the wild. \nPresented in association with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/changemaker-speaker-series-casey-anderson-among-wild-predators/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270413T190000
DTSTAMP:20260629T235440Z
CREATED:20260630T150056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T235440Z
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SUMMARY:Changemaker Speaker Series Anand Varma: Exploring Nature's Hidden Worlds
DESCRIPTION: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 uses custom rigs\, high‑speed video\, time‑lapse\, and macro techniques to slow down the fast\, speed up the slow\, and magnify the miniature. \nThrough astonishing imagery\, follow the full life cycle of a honeybee\, watch hummingbird wings beat at lightning speed\, and glimpse behaviors as surprising as jellyfish mating and vampire bats hunting. \nA National Geographic Early Career Grantee (2010)\, Varma has photographed multiple stories for National Geographic Magazine\, including the 2014 cover story “Mindsuckers\,” and has been recognized as a National Geographic Emerging Explorer and World Press Photo Award winner for best nature story\, offering a fresh perspective on the complexity of life.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/changemaker-speaker-series-anand-varma-exploring-natures-hidden-worlds/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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