In loving memory of our co-founder, Tami Frances Word, whose vision and passion continue to inspire us. Our popular youth event is back for it's fifth year. Aspen Rocks is our local “American Idol”-style music competition, celebrating the incredible youth talent in our community. Six finalists will take the stage at the historic Wheeler Opera … Continued
The City of Aspen invites the community to a celebration of the 2026 Cultural Vibrancy Fellows, honoring two cohorts of local artists and the creative connections fostered through the program. The evening features the 2026 Fellows sharing and discussing their artistry and sharing their work. The evening will highlight the breadth of creative expression in … Continued
Singer‑songwriter Aggie Flores headlines an evening featuring original work rooted in her background across Buenos Aires, Aspen, and Charleston. Her music blends South American rhythm with indie and folk elements, shaped by her experience as both a vocalist and interdisciplinary artist. Her performances draw on themes of belonging, transformation, and personal narrative.
Western Colorado songwriter Rai Omri leads an evening of folk storytelling and subtle, layered soundscapes, joined by special guest Abigail Benning. A finalist in Kerrville Folk Festival’s Grassy Hill New Folk Competition and the NewSong Music Songwriting Competition, Omri shapes songs with field recordings, open tunings, and lyrics that animate the natural and spiritual worlds. … Continued
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet School students are looking forward to returning to the stage for the 2026 Spring Recital. For more than three decades, the ASFB School has nurtured young dancers across Colorado and Northern New Mexico, fostering both technical excellence and a lifelong love of dance. This annual performance highlights the progress and dedication … Continued
Emery Major is a Colorado‑born singer‑songwriter whose work blends 1970s folk influences with modern pop elements. His sound reflects his background between the Colorado Rockies, Brooklyn, and Nashville, shaped by performances at venues including Carnegie Hall, The Bluebird Café, Mercury Lounge, Birdland Jazz Club, and The Wheeler Opera House. Opening the evening is Hannah Koivu, … Continued
A Writ Large live storytelling evening featuring Rachelle Anslyn, Christa Wagner, Gwen Garcelon, Mellie Test, Nee Findley. Alya Howe is a movement‑based and storytelling‑focused artist whose work examines personal histories, interior landscapes, and the social and environmental pressures shaping individuals and communities. Her background includes work with the José Limón Dance Company, Kei Takei, Danceteller, Zakir … Continued
The Comedy Showcase features six comics from the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. David Uhlfelder, raised in Aspen, has performed at major clubs including The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, and The Improv, and has opened for Taylor Tomlinson and Trevor Wallace. Julie Gillespie brings big‑personality, story‑driven comedy shaped by her southern roots. Brian Tauber … Continued
The Sopris Sisters—singer‑songwriters Harper Powell and Emma Kieran—bring a contemporary folk sound shaped by the music they grew up on, including Nanci Griffith, Shawn Colvin, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sarah Jarosz. Their harmony‑focused duo debuted in 2025 and has since performed at Steve’s Guitars, on KDNK, in the The Vault at the Wheeler through the Roaring … Continued
Wild Flight is a Colorado‑based trio featuring singer Emily Jurick, keyboardist and vocalist Eric Gross, and bassist Bill Ritchen. Formed in the Colorado mountains, the group has released multiple albums and singles and performs original, genre‑blending music described as roots‑rock with jazz and folk elements. Their live sound reflects years of collaboration and a growing … Continued
Big Head Todd and The Monsters—Todd Park Mohr, Brian Nevin, Rob Squires, and Jeremy Lawton—have sustained a nearly four‑decade career defined by musical integrity and longevity. The platinum‑selling Colorado band first broke nationally with Sister Sweetly (1993) and has continued to earn critical acclaim while touring worldwide. Their achievements include performing “Blue Sky” live for … Continued
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. Colorado is experiencing its warmest year in 131 years of record, and one of its driest. The Roaring Fork Valley sits at the … Continued
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