Paul Cauthen is a true force of nature. His ability to captivate audiences with his soulful sound and larger-than-life personality has become lore amongst those that have witnessed it. Also doesn’t hurt to have a generational set of pipes to top it all off.

One of the longest-running and most beloved musical holiday traditions in the Roaring Fork Valley, Aspen Choral Society’s 49th annual season of Messiah will consist of three live performances taking place on December 12, 13, and 14 in Aspen, Basalt, and Glenwood Springs. In 2021, Aspen Choral Society commissioned New York-based composer Gerald Cohen to write several new choral movements for their performances of Messiah. Aspen Choral Society is pleased to present its 49th annual Messiah once again featuring Cohen’s pieces.

Consensual Improv’s holiday tradition returns December 11 & 12 at 8:00 PM with a blizzard of comedy merriment: brand-new original sketches, holiday-themed improv, digital shorts, and more Dolph Lundgren than makes sense and is in good taste. 

Unleash your holiday creativity as you build a classic Gingerbread House or favourite festive adornment—sweet, fun, and guaranteed to bring holiday cheer! Decorations provided but feel free to bring fun or unique candies and confections to make your structure special! Course registration closes at noon the day of class.

In their original collaborations, they blend piano and banjo to create lush acoustic landscapes and classical-inflected forays. Their original songs dance between bluegrass, jazz, and folk, while showcasing the musical connection and language that these two accomplished players have honed on stage over the years.

Celebrate the holidays in the heart of Aspen at the Annual Sardy House Tree Lighting.

Festivities take place from 5–7 pm, with the tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 pm. Enjoy complimentary freshly baked cookies, rich hot cocoa, and warm apple cider crafted by their pastry chefs while the Aspen High School choir fills the air with beloved carols. Capture special moments with Santa and celebrate the spirit of the season alongside friends and neighbors.

Bring on winter with Warren Miller! From the Scottish Highlands and the streets of Finland to the back bowls of Whitewater, BC and a local hill-turned-terrain park in downtown Denver, Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY celebrates the spirit of winter—wherever you ride and however you connect to the snow and the community around it. Featuring all-new, original segments with Olympians, urban riders, and local legends, the 76th Warren Miller film hits theaters this fall.

A journey through Motown’s Best including: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson.

The Resort's hallmark event and kickoff to the Festive Season and guest holiday offerings. Area General Manager Heather Steenge-Hart will welcome the holiday season at The Resort, for the 14th year in a row with the illumination of a 30ft festive tree. The St. Regis Aspen Resort invites guests to marvel at this year's handcrafted gingerbread house, enjoy hot cocoa and holiday treats, and be dazzled by winter ballerinas and other festive entertainment. 
Complimentary & Open to the Community

Summit for Life (S4L) is a nighttime uphill race up Aspen Mountain, and the biggest awareness and fundraising event of the year for CKF. Join hundreds of racers as they skin, snowshoe, run, or hike the 3,267 feet from Gondola Plaza to the Sundeck. Then join the party with a dinner catered by The Little Nell, live music, and the awards ceremony. Afterwards, ride the Silver Queen gondola back to the base, and enjoy breathtaking views of Aspen at night.

Get ready for everything from Third Eye Blind to the Spice Girls, from The Backstreet Boys to The Beastie Boys. And after that, we’re not leaving you hangin’! As if! Get jiggy with the DJ spinning dope tunes all night.

Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the character ‘Forgetter Paula’ in the feature films Inside Out and Inside Out 2.

The six piece ensemble features the same instrumentation as the Grateful Dead including two drummers and four part vocal harmonies. Easy Jim is known for their exciting original improvisations, high energy performances, and attention to detail. No two shows are ever the same and it’s always Easy Jim’s mission to provide a visceral concert experience that pays tribute to one of the most infamous rock ‘n’ roll bands, The Grateful Dead.

Aspen Mountain is expected to open on Thanksgiving Day. The “town mountain” offers quad-burning groomers and steep, gladed runs all leading to the heart of Aspen—where local and global culture merge in unexpected ways and the après scene is always on.

Larger than our three other mountains combined, Snowmass offers burly steeps, inviting glades, and endless bumps, jumps, and groomers. Loved by families of every size, you’ll be challenged to ski it all in a week—or a full season.

Banshee Tree (Denver, Co) blurs the lines between jazz, indie, psych and electroswing. Their live performance showcases intricately composed, emotional songs with high energy, trance like grooves. Based out of Denver, BT has shared the stage with many national acts including Greensky Bluegrass, Balkan Bump, Twiddle and Leftover Salmon, and they tour nationally for growing audiences.

Open on Saturdays June 7th - August 30th 8:30 am - 2:00 pm and September 6th - October 4th 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. The market showcases talented local makers creating treasures from glassware to leatherwear to hats, clothing, jewelry, wood products, paintings, and more, as well as traditional farmer’s market offerings of fruits, vegetables, flowers, local meats, baked goods, and locally distilled spirits.

For the first time in almost a decade, brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith grace the cover of a Dawes record. It’s just the two of them this time, and as such, Oh Brother marks a distinctive new chapter for the California rock band — one that is both introspective and accessible, all while maintaining their beloved sense of sincerity.

Having recently completed another successful run with Pixies and Cat Power, Modest Mouse continues to prove themselves to be one of the most consistent live acts today. Modest Mouse released their highly anticipated new album, The Golden Casket, on June 25, 2021 via Epic Records.

“Kona Dub-Rock.” That’s how Pepper describes their blend of reggae, alternative rock, dub, island rhythms, and punk rock energy. It’s a sound that’s taken the trio from the Big Island of Hawaii — where vocalist/guitarist Kaleo Wassman, vocalist/bassist Bret Bollinger, and drummer Yesod Williams held their first band practice as teenagers in the late 1990s — to the upper reaches of Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart, where 2019’s Local Motion peaked at Number 1.

Open on Saturdays June 7th - August 30th 8:30 am - 2:00 pm and September 6th - October 4th 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. The market showcases talented local makers creating treasures from glassware to leatherwear to hats, clothing, jewelry, wood products, paintings, and more, as well as traditional farmer’s market offerings of fruits, vegetables, flowers, local meats, baked goods, and locally distilled spirits.

Ruthie Foster’s musical journey is as eclectic and vibrant as her soulful voice. Born into a family steeped in gospel tradition, Ruthie’s earliest influences were the voices of her mother, grandmother, and the gospel singers she grew up listening to — artists like the Gospel Keynotes and the Blind Boys of Alabama.

Open on Saturdays June 7th - August 30th 8:30 am - 2:00 pm and September 6th - October 4th 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. The market showcases talented local makers creating treasures from glassware to leatherwear to hats, clothing, jewelry, wood products, paintings, and more, as well as traditional farmer’s market offerings of fruits, vegetables, flowers, local meats, baked goods, and locally distilled spirits.

“LAYLA and Other Assorted Eric Clapton Songs” pays tribute to the life and legacy of Eric Clapton, one of the most iconic and influential musicians of our time. The show combines heartfelt spoken stories, immersive multimedia elements, and captivating live performances to create an unforgettable experience for fans of Clapton and classic rock alike.

The Dip is a Seattle-based Rhythm and Blues band that is known for its poignant songwriting, detailed arrangements, and vintage sound. Featuring a three-piece horn section, the group’s music harkens back to earlier soul and funk influences while hinting at the jazz foundations that brought the band’s members together. 

Open on Saturdays June 7th - August 30th 8:30 am - 2:00 pm and September 6th - October 4th 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. The market showcases talented local makers creating treasures from glassware to leatherwear to hats, clothing, jewelry, wood products, paintings, and more, as well as traditional farmer’s market offerings of fruits, vegetables, flowers, local meats, baked goods, and locally distilled spirits.