Arts and Entertainment
From
late-June to September, the Aspen Music Festival features everything from
chamber music to jazz. 970/925-3254.
Aspen
hosts a highly regarded Film Festival in late September. 970/925-6882.
The
HBO-sponsored U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, in late February and early
March, attracts comedians from twenty-something stand-ups to Steve Martin.
800/778-4633.
Wheeler Opera House
is the venue for big-name classical concerts, jazz, and opera, especially in the
summer. 970/925-2750.
Events
Winter
December:
Christmas Celebrations. Many ski areas mount torchlight parades, with large
groups of torch-bearing ski instructors tracing patterns down the mountainside
January:
Ski competitions such as the Aspen Winterskol 970/925-1940 keep ski
areas lively with races, torchlight skiing, and other events.
Also,
International Snowboard Federation's World Pro Tour at Buttermilk
Late
January: The Gay
and Lesbian Film Festival
Late February: The US Comedy Arts Festival
Summer
June,
July, August: The
Aspen Music Festival presents opera, chamber music and orchestral
concerts. Performers come from all over the world for this renowned event..
Some of the concerts are especially for children. Schedule: 970/925-3254.
July:
Arts events run throughout the month, including the Aspen International
Design Conference 970/925-2257.
Wednesday and Saturday nights
from late June to late August.: Snowmass Village Rodeo,
June –
August:
Independence Day is
celebrated with a parade, fireworks, a bicycle rodeo for children and an air
force sky show.
July
and August.
Dance
Aspen moves through
with performances ranging from ballet to modern
Autumn
September: A major
Film Festival takes place annually toward the end of the month
970/925-6882, 970/453-6200
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