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SUMMARY:ACES\, Aspen One\, City of Aspen\, CORE\, POW: Presents The Future is Local
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day in Aspen with a community-wide gathering focused on environmental stewardship\, climate action\, and civic engagement. \nJoin us for an afternoon Community Action Fair featuring local environmental organizations and local farms\, win prizes from community partners\, visit with local environmental organizations and explore fresh goods from local farmers. This will take place at the pedestrian mall across from the Wheeler. \nThen come by the Wheeler Opera House for a free Earth Day program exploring the intersection of environment\, politics\, and community resilience. Not your average Earth Day – The program will include storytelling\, data-driven insights\, and comedic relief as we explore the vital link between political decision-making and environmental survival. From the state and national level to the Roaring Fork Valley\, we are diving deep into how policy shapes our climate\, our land-use\, and the very resilience of mountain communities like Aspen. An inspiring\, hopeful look at how local voices and decisions shape the future of the places we love. \nThe evening will feature:\nRollie Williams (Climate Town) You might know him from his hit YouTube series Climate Town\, where he breaks down the most frustrating aspects of the climate crisis with a mix of investigative rigor and “laugh-so-you-don’t-cry” humor. Rollie will take the stage to demystify complex policy issues\, showing us why politics is the most powerful tool we have in the fight for a livable planet. \nDrew Petersen (POW Athlete & Podcaster) Professional skier and advocate Drew Petersen joins us to discuss the mental health side of the movement. Through the lens of his podcast The Drew Petersen Podcast\, Drew will share insights on navigating climate anxiety by aiming to make climate conversations feel personal and relatable. \nJulie McCluskie (Speaker of the Colorado House) In an exclusive pre-recorded “State of the State” environmental address\, Speaker Julie McCluskie (D-Dillon) will provide a briefing on recent and upcoming environmental successes and challenges in our state. \nHannah Berman\, Sustainability & Philanthropy Director at Aspen One\, will bring the conversation home with a first look at the 2026 Colorado Climate Damages and Adaptations Costs Report as well as what thatmeans for meaningful climate action. \nAnd Tara Stitzlein is the Chief Executive Officer of the Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) and Chris Lane\, ACES CEO\, will wrap up the evening by sharing community actions and goals.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aces-aspen-one-city-of-aspen-core-pow-presents-the-future-is-local/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
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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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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
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SUMMARY:Mireya Mayor: Pink Boots and a Machete
DESCRIPTION:Life as a mom of six and work as a world-renowned primatologist is no monkey business. \nJoin world-renowned scientist and National Geographic explorer Mireya Mayor on a wild and inspiring romp through her unconventional path to success. Mireya hosts a wide variety of TV series\, including the Discovery Channel’s hit series Expedition Bigfoot. Between field expeditions\, on-screen work\, and her real-life drama of juggling a family of eight\, Mireya reminds us that we are capable of more than we can imagine. From her early days as an NFL cheerleader to near-death experiences in the Congo and co-discovering the world’s smallest primate in Madagascar\, Mireya shares her incredible journey with us. \nDr. Mireya Mayor is a primatologist\, explorer\, National Science Foundation fellow\, Fulbright scholar\, and Emmy Award–nominated wildlife correspondent for the National Geographic Channel. Her explorations have led to several scientific discoveries\, most notably her co-discovery in Madagascar of the world’s smallest primate. Mireya has hosted dozens of documentaries\, including her Nat Geo WILD series\, Wild Nights with Mireya Mayor; Expedition Africa on the History Channel; La Cuba De Hoy on Nat Geo Mundo\, and currently stars in Discovery Channel’s hit series Expedition Bigfoot. She is the author of a best selling book\, Pink Boots and a Machete\, and the subject of an award winning children’s book\, Just Wild Enough. Mireya is also executive director of exploration and science communications at Florida International University\, where she is helping scientists effectively communicate complex topics. She’s been recognized as a National Geographic Emerging Explorer\, a Fulbright Global Changemaker\, and one of Stony Brook University’s “40 under Forty.” \nPresented in association with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/mireya-mayor-pink-boots-and-a-machete/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
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SUMMARY:ACES presents: The Nature of Hope with Ami Vitale
DESCRIPTION:Join National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Ami Vitale as she shares her personal stories—from documenting the heartbreaking realities of war to witnessing stories of resilience and innovation\, emphasizing the delicate balance between humanity and wildlife and the urgent need for conservation. Vitale’s work connects viewers to critical local conservation issues of global importance\, underscoring our interconnectedness with one another and the natural world. Bio: Ami Vitale’s career stands as a testament to her deep dedication to documenting and addressing global crises.  \nAs an acclaimed National Geographic photographer\, writer\, and documentary filmmaker\, as well as the founder of Vital Impacts\, Ami has consistently spotlighted critical issues affecting our world. Her journey began in conflict zones\, where she observed firsthand how environmental degradation—from resource scarcity to climate change—intensifies human suffering and conflict. This early exposure shaped her understanding of the profound connections between human and environmental crises.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aces-presents-the-nature-of-hope-with-ami-vitale/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
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