Cultural Events Calendar

Hailed for his “astounding technical gifts and the poetic instinct to back them up” (The New York Times), pianist Benjamin Grosvenor brings his expressive artistry to a program anchored by Beethoven’s shimmering “Moonlight” Sonata. This evening of passion and imagination also includes Schumann’s Fantasy in C major, Skryabin’s Sonata-Fantasy, and Ravel’s dazzling Gaspard de la Nuit—works that illuminate the piano’s most dreamlike landscapes.

Are you noticing changes in our local forest? Join Colorado State Forest Entomologist Dr. Dan West as he explores the complex factors driving the Douglas-fir beetle outbreak, from biological interactions to climate change, and dives into how Douglas-fir forest might evolve over the next 20 years. Discover the realities of the current infestation and learn about management options and limitations.

Presentations are Wednesdays at 6 pm at the Third Street Center in Carbondale, CO, and Thursdays at 6pm at Hallam Lake, in Aspen, CO. Please register.

Grab your skis, splitboards, and skins to take part in the uphill champagne lunch at Cliffhouse on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in honor of International Women’s Day. Gather your crew, choose your uphill route, and enjoy some bubbly and a mid-week lunch atop Buttermilk from noon until 2pm.

Pyramid Peak will act as the backdrop while DJ Golden (Alex Golden) sets the mood. There will be a raffle benefitting Women of Winter and swag provided by Aspen Snowmass and local businesses. The raffle will take place around 1pm. The entire community is invited to uphill in the spirit of inclusivity and adventure. Not interested in uphilling? Hop on the chairlift to join us for a toast and lunch.

Join Aspen local Megan DiSabatino for a restorative sound journey and magical evening forest bathing in nature at Toklat. Slow down and reconnect as we deeply relax and breathe, bathing in the healing sound frequency of the natural world and singing crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, chimes, gongs and drums, and soak up the beauty and wonder of the meadows and forests around Toklat. We’ll engage all of our senses as we explore the trees, wildflowers, meadow grasses and icy waters of Devaney Creek.

Local Aspen boy and ski pro, Nick Devore and his Colorado native girlfriend, Ashton Tafoya bought a 36-foot sailboat, named it Space Wrangler, and are setting out with the intention to sail around the world. Neither of them saw the ocean until they were about 10 years old but have been called by her vast freedom. They have been working hard all winter to pay off their boat and upgrade her to blue water seaworthiness.

Our Après party series returns this winter season on select Saturdays from 5–9 PM! Join us on the rooftop for cocktails and music by GOLDEN and other special guests.

In the final Winter Music recital, Aspen favorite Augustin Hadelich returns for a rare winter appearance, joined by acclaimed pianist Francesco Piemontesi in his AMFS debut. Praised by The New York Times for his “gorgeous tone, poignant intensity, and brilliant technique,” Hadelich brings his signature warmth and expressive depth to a program of Debussy, Rameau, Poulenc, and more, in a richly expressive evening of music in immaculate acoustics of Harris Concert Hall.

In science, random fluctuations (e.g., noise) are typically regarded as a nuisance to be minimized or avoided if possible. Yet in many important scenarios, valuable information can be gleaned from their careful study. In this talk, I will discuss three such examples, from different disciplines.

Our Après party series returns this winter season on select Saturdays from 5–9 PM! Join us on the rooftop for cocktails and music by GOLDEN and other special guests.

In science, random fluctuations (e.g., noise) are typically regarded as a nuisance to be minimized or avoided if possible. Yet in many important scenarios, valuable information can be gleaned from their careful study. In this talk, I will discuss three such examples, from different disciplines.