Arts

Sarah McKenzie and Laurie Doctor’s exhibitions at the Art Base continue this week.  

On Tuesday, Lesly Nneka Arimah finishes Aspen Words’ Writers in Residence series. She speaks at Hooch Craft Cocktail Bar in Aspen.

The Helio Sequence plays at the Belly Up in Aspen on Wednesday.

Friday in Glenwood Springs is a ghost walk in Linwood Cemetery.

Friday and Saturday is a performance of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd” at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue Theatre.

Heidi Zuckerman saw the value of going outside of the valley when she became the chief curator at Aspen Art Museum over a decade ago. At the time, the largest donation in the museum’s history was $75,000. Now, more than two dozen individuals have handed over at least $1 million, according to the Denver Post.

Gary Hume’s “Front of Snowman” is a 10-foot-tall abstraction. It has the traditional three-snowball shape, each one painted a soft blue. The piece is formally on display today.

Thursday's 37th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Jalapeno Eating Competition is one of the biggest years for the event yet. There will be 34 teams competing in the cook-off.

The Meeting happens in early October each year in Aspen. The three-day event started yesterday, and concludes tomorrow. One Friday event discusses how virtual reality is changing the action sports film industry.

The Meeting happens in early October each year in Aspen. The three-day event started yesterday, and concludes tomorrow. One Friday event discusses how virtual reality is changing the action sports film industry.

After a month of interviewing candidates over the last month, Carbondale’s Creative District Governance Council has been formed.

Delta Rae plays at the Belly Up in Aspen on Tuesday.

Aspen Film is screening the film “Little Men” at the Isis Theatre on Wednesday.

The annual John Denver Celebration begins on Tuesday.

On Wednesday is an Indian cooking class to support Aspen Words.

On Thursday in Rifle is the 37th annual Chili cook-off and jalapeno eating contest.

Laurie Doctor and Sarah McKenzie open shows at The Art Base in Basalt on Friday.

On Saturday in Glenwood Springs is the Culinary Arts Wine and Brewfest.  

Trout Steak Revival plays at the Belly Up on Saturday. Westword Magazine calls them “Colorado’s Next Great Bluegrass Band.

Since Monday, 10 local photographers including Seth Beckton and David Clifford have been exploring Aspen, trying to take the best picture.

AspenFilm’s Filmfest series finished Sunday. Here are the winners of the audience awards:

Best Feature Film (TIE)

“My Blind Brother” and “11:55”

Best Documentary Film

“Mr. Gaga”

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The highlight of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s season comes in March, with a one-night-only performance of “Shadowland” by Pilobolus. The piece features projected videos and shadowplay.