Cultural Events Calendar

Glenwood Springs High School is taking on the Broadway hit Newsies, and this year’s production is one of the biggest. Directed by Amy Moritz, the musical features a cast of 63 students, plus a large backstage crew, and it features big dance numbers, strong vocals, and an impressive multi-level set designed to resemble New York fire escapes.

Inspired by the true story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike, the show focuses on unity, friendship, and standing up for change — themes that still resonate today. Students say the story’s message about leadership and finding your voice feels especially meaningful right now.

Due to the closure of Roaring Fork Schools on Friday, February 20th, because of weather and travel safety concerns, the opening night of Newsies has been canceled. Saturday’s performance will now be the first show. Anyone who purchased online tickets for February 20th can request a refund or move their tickets to another performance. For more information, email growe@rfschools.com.

Performances run February 21 and 27–28 at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees on February 22 and March 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available online on the cur8 website and at the door.

January 1, 2026 | February 1, 2026 | March 1, 2026 | 5pm - 8pm

Loved by locals and enjoyed by all, the Full Moon Dinners at Cliffhouse invites lunar lovers to skin or hike up the Main route on Buttermilk for a monthly meal beneath an illuminated winter sky.

Head up the hill early and sample cocktails from On The Rocks and enjoy a cash bar when Cliffhouse opens at 5pm. From 5:30 until 8pm, á la carte dinner options—including the flavor-packed Mongolian Grill—will be served. No outside alcohol is allowed.

Learn more:
https://aspenchamber.org/events/full-moon-dinners-buttermilk-mountain

The Basalt Colorado Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Basalt Regional Library, is hosting the 2026 Basalt Town Council Candidate Forum. This is an opportunity for the community to learn more about each candidate running for office in Basalt, and learn more about each candidate’s position on key issues. While not a debate, the format typically includes a series of questions posed to each candidate, followed by questions from the audience and local press.

5-6 p.m. Candidate Meet & Greet
6-8 p.m Town Council Candidate Forum

Snowmass Live launches On the Rise: a supportive open mic for musicians + creators. Mondays Jan 5–Mar 30. Share your work, or just listen.

Snowmass, we’re flipping Mondays on their head. On the Rise is our brand-new open mic series made for musicians, comedians, poets, storytellers, shower-singers, riff-makers, and anyone itching for a mic and a moment. We launch Monday, January 5 at The Collective Hall and run every Monday through March 30.

Birding in fall, winter, and early spring is great exercise for your identification and field craft skills. Join us on the first Tuesday of the month from November through April and discover the joy of birding! We will learn about non-breeding plumages, winter foraging strategies, and behaviors of migratory and resident birds. We often enjoy excellent views of birds in the absence of summer’s foliage and close encounters where birds flock around food sources. Designed for birders of all experience levels, we focus on birding tips, sharing our observations, and the fun of connecting with nature.

Join us for a conversation in Schermer Meeting Hall at Anderson Ranch Arts Center with Visiting Artist Torbjörn Vejvi.

Visiting Artist lectures are free, open to the public, and available in person or via livestream.

Torbjörn Vejvi (b. 1972), raised on a self-sufficient farm in Southern Sweden, brings a tactile sensibility to his sculptural practice, obliquely shaped by a childhood of raising sheep and weaving. Over the past decade, he’s shifted from abstract sculpture to functional, hand-turned wooden lamps and candleholders; as with his sculptural practice, he transforms everyday materials through meticulous craftsmanship and vibrant color.

VOICES partners with Basalt Regional Library to bring monthly VOICES Story Circles hosted by local literary podcaster and facilitator Mitzi Rapkin. The 2-hour session includes story sharing, deep listening, and writing workshops. VOICES Story Circles offer a safe, welcoming, and exploratory space for all to be both storytellers and listeners. All are welcome. Registration required.

VOICES partners with Basalt Regional Library to bring monthly VOICES Story Circles hosted by renown author, podcaster, and facilitator Mitzi Rapkin. The 2-hour session includes story sharing, deep listening, and writing workshops. VOICES Story Circles offer a safe, welcoming, and exploratory space for all to be both storytellers and listeners. All are welcome. Registration required.
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VOICES, en colaboración con la Biblioteca Regional de Basalt, ofrece el programa VOICES Story Circles cada mes. Facilitada por la renombrada autora, creadora de podcasts y presentadora Mitzi Rapkin, esta sesión de 2 horas incluye historias compartidas, atención profunda y talleres de escritura. VOICES Story Circles ofrece un espacio seguro, de bienvenida y exploración, tanto para narradores como para oyentes. Todas las personas son bienvenidas. Se requiere una inscripción previa.

Science on Skis: Traversing the Juneau Icefield is about Izzo’s experience as a student with the Juneau Icefield Research Program (JIRP). Since 1946, JIRP has facilitated two months of immersive, hands-on glaciology research across the Icefield. Izzo will share about glaciological field methods, camp life and logistics, and hopefully answer the question: “Why study glaciers in a warming climate?”

Aspen Historical Society welcomes professional skier and documentary filmmaker Chris Anthony back to the Wheeler Opera House for the Aspen premiere of Friedl, Anthony’s latest film exploring the legendary life of one of Aspen’s most influential ski pioneers, Friedl Pfeifer.