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Week In The Arts: Feb. 11 - 17, 2019

Welcome to the beginning of another week in the Roaring Fork Valley! This is Week in the Arts, a curated list of upcoming exhibitions and events.

 

 

Tuesday, the Aspen Historical Society presents “Conversations with Herbert Bayer And Fabi Benedict.” It’s a part of their Time Travel Tuesdays series. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Wheeler Opera House lobby.

Thursday, Batch in downtown Carbondale holds an opening reception for “The Art of Cool,” an exhibit for local artist Chad Stieg. The event begins at 6 p.m.

Also Thursday, the Temporary presents a Valentine’s Day show with Comedian Adam Cayton-Holland. Doors open at 7 p.m.

An exhibition of works from Brazilian artists Hugo Franca and Thiago Rocha Pitta open at the Boesky West gallery in Aspen on Friday. An opening reception begins at 5 p.m.

Friday, Sopris Theatre Company’s production of the comedy “The Nerd” starts its run at CMC Spring Valley. The show runs through February 24, with performances at 7 p.m on Friday and Saturday evenings, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays.

Saturday, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet performs a program of fan favorites from their repertoire, including works from choreographers Alexander Ekman and Jorma Elo. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Aspen District Theatre.

Magician Jason Bishop performs at the Wheeler on Sunday.  Shows start at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

 

 

Contributor Christin Kay is passionate about the rich variety of arts, cultural experiences and stories in the Roaring Fork Valley. She has been a devotee of public radio her whole life. Christin is a veteran of Aspen Public Radio, serving as producer, reporter and interim news director.