Aspen Rocks Music Competition, Friday 6:30 p.m., Wheeler Opera House
Inspire Aspen and the Wheeler Opera House will host “Aspen Rocks,” a local “American Idol”-style music competition. This competition will feature six student musician finalists competing for a chance to win recording time with a professional engineer at the legendary Mad Dog His Ranch + Studio, Wheeler His Opera His House Compete live. The evening will be hosted by Aspen local Othello Clark. Performances will be judged by local musicians Josefina Mendez, Mike Ramos and Gonzalez.
Snowmass Closing Weekend: Elk Camp Surf & Snow Beach, Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Ullhof Closing Party, Sunday 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For the fifth year, Snowmass' Elk Camp Restaurant will host an end-of-season party featuring a free lei, dance party, hot tub and margarita blender bike. Don your swimming attire and take a dip along the pond outside Elk Camp Restaurant or relax in the hot tub on the patio. Skiers and snowboarders are highly encouraged to participate in the pond skim. Once the party is over on the mountain, head with your fellow skiers and riders from Elk Camp to Base Village, where the party continues.
Celebrate the final day of Snowmass season with Big Barn's rap and DJ sets on the decks of Ullhof. From 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., spring lovers can enjoy music and special food and drink offerings. Toast a great season with family and friends at Ullhof, then take one last lap on our biggest mountain.
Intimate landscape + 5Point Artist Opening reception, Friday, 5-7 p.m., Carbondale Arts Gallery.
Carbondale Arts will host opening receptions for two new exhibitions in the gallery. Intimate Landscapes, a solo exhibition by local artist Ashley Mosher, features mixed media works and photo books that are an intuitive collaboration with time, weather, and life.
In addition to “Intimate Landscapes,” 5Point Adventure Film Festival will feature Renan Öztürk and Tre'lan Michael, two artists who will appear in films premiering at this year's festival (April 25-28) .
5Point Film's Featured Artist Exhibition also opens on Friday, April 12th, with an additional artist reception and festival kickoff on Thursday, April 25th from 5-6:30 p.m.
Kiss for Colombia pop-up, Now through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 228 South Mill St., Aspen.
Kith is reprising its partnership with Columbia Sportswear with the launch of the Kith for Columbia 2024 collection, an assortment of apparel, accessories and footwear designed for outdoor camping. The pop-up will include this season's full collection.
DanceAspen 3rd Summer Gala, tickets on sale now
Join DanceAspen for a night of classic elegance and dance floor drama as we pay homage to the iconic style and glamor of Old Hollywood. With dazzling performances, the famous Bandstand-style competition, and surprises around every corner, this year's gala is sure to be an event to remember.
Save the date and dust off your dancing shoes because you won't want to miss this star-studded extravaganza. Get ready to shine like a Hollywood legend!
DanceAspen's 3rd Annual Gala: Old Hollywood Edition
Date: July 12th
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Hotel Jerome
More information: dance-aspen.org/gala2024
Purchase tickets/tables: bebids.me/tickets/danceaspen/tix