USA, COLORADO & ASPEN
MARK MILESTONES |
| Every year, July bursts forth with typically gorgeous weather (just try staying inside!), a banquet of activities for the body and for the mind, and in between, abundant opportunities to enjoy our small-town version of big city amenities.
This year, Aspen marks three major July anniversaries – the 250th anniversary of the USA, the 150th anniversary of the addition of Colorado as the 38th state, and the founding of Ute City (aka Aspen), by Henry B. Gillespie, as the first permanent silver mining camp along the Roaring Fork River 147 years ago. Lots for us to celebrate this month as we enter our 148th year! |
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| JULY 1-AUGUST 23: Aspen Music Festival and School |
| The Aspen Music Festival kicks off its 77th season with a recital by the superb pianist Joyce Yang. During its 8-week season, the Festival presents more than 350 musical events, including chamber music, orchestral and operatic performances. |
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| JULY 3-25: Theatre Aspen, A Chorus Line |
| One of musical comedy’s most honored and loved shows, A Chorus Line, brings the tuneful story of aspiring Broadway dancers to Theatre Aspen’s Hurst Theater this month. The show examines the challenges, talent and grit the characters display as they audition for a new show. |
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| JULY 4: Weekend Celebration of July 4 |
| This year’s 4th of July celebration embraces the whole weekend, with events planned Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as we toast our 250th anniversary. Expect lots of red, white, and blue, parades, cookouts and parties all over town – be sure to pack your festive USA-themed wardrobe for the weekend! |
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| JULY 8: A Recital by Leonidas Kavakos, Violin |
| Renowned for his superb technique and artistry, violinist Leonidas Kavakos returns to Harris Hall with pianist Enrico Pace. The selections for the program include works by Beethoven, Stravinsky, Mozart and Franck. |
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| JULY 13, 14: Guys and Dolls |
If you love classic Broadway musicals, you’re going to love Guys and Dolls, with its mix of love stories, bookies, the Salvation Army and more. It’s a hoot and a great night of familiar tunes.
*Please note there are two nights, but only one link is displayed.* |
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| JULY 14: Aspen Security Forum Opening Night |
| The Aspen Security Forum is not as well-known as the Ideas Festival, but it is “the premiere national security and foreign policy conference in the US” (ASF website). The explorations are always spot-on and enlightening, as experts in every facet of US and world security discuss their concerns. |
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| JULY 17: ACES Presents 40 Years of Wildlife Filming with Alastair Fothergill and Sir David Attenborough |
| Alastair Fothergill is the co-founder of Silverback Films and has been at the forefront of natural history programming for over 30 years. He and Sir David Attenborough have collaborated on multiple films for Netflix including The Blue Planet, Planet Earth, and Frozen Planet. |
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| JULY 22: The Queen and Her Presidents with Susan Page |
| Journalist Susan Page, Washington Bureau chief of USA Today, joins the Aspen Institute for a keynote lecture on the topic of her acclaimed book, The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History. Page reveals how the Queen used diplomacy, influence, and personal relationships to help shape one of the world’s most important alliances, between the United States and the United Kingdom. |
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| JULY 27: Democracy, Diplomacy and the New World Order with Michael McFaul |
| Michael McFaul, former US Ambassador to Russia, joins Elliot Gerson, of the Aspen Institute, to discuss the evolving landscape of international relations. McFaul examines the state of US relations with rivals China and Russia, and the role of diplomacy in an increasingly complex world. |
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| GET TO KN0W ASPEN – TAKE A HISTORICAL TOUR |
| Knowing Aspen’s rich history really enhances a trip here, especially in the summer when the Aspen Historical Society offers a slate of fascinating tours. The AHS tours not only enrich your understanding of our little city, but offer a fun way to learn about our Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. Check out:
*Eras of Aspen: Downtown History Tour *Hotel Jerome Tour
*Neighborhood History Tour: the West End *History Coach (Electric Vehicle) Tour
*Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum Tour
*Ashcroft Ghost Town Tour *Independence Ghost Town Tour |
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