Elise Fitzsimmons
Membership DirectorElise finds constant inspiration in the Rocky Mountains and wants to live in a community of informed, engaged, and passionate locals. Hailing from Chicago, Elise fell in love with Aspen instantly while studying at the University of Colorado, Boulder. After graduating with a degree in sociology in 2011, Elise drove over the pass for the last time as a tourist and was ready to put down roots, yearning for the illusive qualifier of “Aspen Local”. Over the past four years in the valley Elise has developed a deep sense of connection with those in the Roaring Fork; most notably through helping open Meat & Cheese in Aspen. To give back to the community she begun the Friendship Tree project in the winter of 2014. She is an avid reader and audiophile who loves travel, international cuisine, deep space and (like every good Aspenite) all things outside.
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This week Wallace and Bell discuss the importance of the scholarship program that brings high school students from downtown Chicago to the Rocky Mountains.
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Anderson Ranch Arts Center Featured Artists in Conversation series gives attendees a deeper understanding of contemporary art and art making. This week on…
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This week on audio canvas we learn all that that the Ranch has to offer for some of arts youngest enthusiasts.
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An instructor who rejects formal structure Niki Haas, of the Haas Brothers, explains how they grew organically and what his wood working students can…
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Nancy Wilhelms, Executive Director of Anderson Ranch Arts Center, sat down to preview all that the ranch has to offer this summer. From the Critical…
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Show your support by making a pledge today!Aspen Public Radio’s membership director Elise Fitzsimmons explained why she’s so passionate about supporting…
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For the final interview of the summer, I sat down with Nancy Wilhelms to take a look back at the events of the summer and talk about the Ranch's plans for…
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This week on Audio Canvas I sit down with Andrea Wallace, chair of the Internship Program, to discuss the importance that this new generation of helping…
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This week at Anderson Ranch I talk to Jessica Cerise and Liz Ferrill to talk about the ArtWorks Store. The ArtWorks Store is open year-round. Summer hours…
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This week I meet with Katherine Bell to see what the summer and fall have in store for the children at the Anderson Ranch Arts Center.