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Week in the Arts: March 12, 2018

Welcome to Week in the Arts, a curated list of upcoming exhibitions and events in the Roaring Fork Valley. 

 
On Monday, CORE will host a screening of  "Saving Snow," followed by a moderated panel discussion about ski towns and clean energy. The screening begins at the Limelight at 6 p.m. 
 
On Tuesday, Anderson Ranch will hold an opening reception for Derek Johnston’s photography exhibit Colorado’s Fourteeners.  That starts at 5 p.m. in the Patton-Malott Gallery. 
 
Also Tuesday, the Aspen Historical Society will celebrate the Aspen Brewing Company’s 10th anniversary with a brewery tour at the Airport Business Center. That begins at 4 p.m. 
 
The Basalt Library’s Documentary Night is on Wednesday. The film "Miss Representation" will be screened at 5 p.m. 
 
Thursday, the Pacifica Quartet will perform as a part of the Aspen Music Festival and School’s Winter Music Recital Series. The recital is at Harris Concert Hall at 6:30.
 
Friday, Aspen Laugh Fest presents comedian Iliza Shlesinger at the Wheeler.  She’s the only female and youngest comedian to win NBC’s "Last Comic Standing." The show starts at 7:30. 
 
This weekend, Symphony in the Valley celebrates St. Patrick’s Day.  The symphony will be accompanied by vocalists, and dance instructors will be on hand to give lessons. Performances are at 7 p.m. at the Ute Theater in Rifle on Friday and the Glenwood Springs Community Center on Saturday.
 
Saturday and Sunday, The VOICES Project student performances are at Thunder River Theater.  Students have been working with artist-mentors to create original shows in only four weeks.  Shows are at 7:30, with a 3:30 matinee on Sunday.
 

 

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.