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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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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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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
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
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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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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260920T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260616T214814Z
CREATED:20260616T214749Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T151032Z
CREATED:20260729T150015Z
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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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SUMMARY:Aspen Literary Festival: Presents Kate Bowler & Peter 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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260729T150722Z
CREATED:20260729T150712Z
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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
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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
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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
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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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