Arts and Entertainment Agenda, Nov. 13 to 19

‘Cinderella,’ Nov. 13

Royal advisor Sebastian (Travis Lane McDiffett) and royal herald Lord Pinkleton (Charlie Fields) meet with Prince Topher (Gabriel Travers) and the palace knights in Aspen Community Theatre’s “Cinderella.” The musical is ACT’s 50th anniversary production.

Aspen Community Theatre/Courtesy photo

A classic fairytale with a twist will open a milestone season for Aspen Community Theatre. The company’s production of the 2013 version of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella’ will launch its 50th anniversary season at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Aspen District Theatre, 235 High School Road. Performances run Nov. 13-22. Tickets are $38.50 for adults and $28.50 for youth ages 18 and under.

For more information, visit aspenshowtix.com/event/aspen-community-theater-rodgers-hammersteins-cinderella.

DanceAspen ‘Free Community Moves,’ Nov. 14

Community Moves/Courtesy photo — Tyler Kerbel leads “Free Community Moves.”

Keep moving with a free community dance class each Saturday from November through February. DanceAspen will host “Free Community Moves,” led by Tyler Kerbel, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at the Red Brick Center for the Arts, 110 E. Hallam Ave. It’s open to ages 14 and older. Each class blends contemporary and jazz, from beginners to advanced skill levels. Space is limited.

For more information, visit dance-aspen.org/events.

‘The Carpenters Songbook,’ Nov. 15

The Carpenters Songbook will grace the stage from 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave. From the creative team behind “The Simon & Garfunkel Story,” this live celebration pairs a full band with storytelling to explore Karen and Richard Carpenter’s music and legacy. Hits include “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Close to You” and “Rainy Days and Mondays.”

For more information, visit wheeleroperahouse.com/event/the-carpenters-songbook.

‘Unplugged Afternoon at Explore Books,’ Nov. 16

Explore Books/Courtesy photo — Independent bookstores, like Explore Books and Coffee in Aspen, provide a human element that readers and shoppers can’t get online.

Step into the world of Winnie the Pooh, phone-free, and celebrate Pooh’s 100th anniversary at “Unplugged Afternoon” — a free event from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 16 at Explore Books, 221 E. Main St.

It’s an afternoon of storytelling, hands-on artmaking and the beloved books in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Presented by Anderson Ranch, Explore Books and the Roaring Fork Digital Wellness Coalition, this screen-free afternoon invites community members to slow down, get creative and enjoy time together.

For more information, visit andersonranch.org/events/unplugged-afternoon-at-explore-books.

The Farm Collaborative’s annual ‘Farm to Fridge,’ Nov. 18

The Aspen Times archives — The Aspen Farm Collaborative hosts local residents for an afternoon of hands-on farm work.

Celebrate the harvest season at “Farm to Fridge: Free Local Harvest” from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 18 at The Farm Collaborative, 200 Agricultural Way, next to Cozy Point. The nonprofit buys local growers’ end-of-season produce at fair market prices and shares it free with the community. Press fresh cider, meet neighbors and pick up a free bag of regenerative grown food — enough to feed a family of four. Registration is required.

For more information, visit thefarmcollaborative.org/events.

Free lecture by bisiting critic Miranda Lash, Nov. 18

Miranda Lash to offer free lecture at Anderson Ranch Arts Center on Nov. 18.

Visiting critic Miranda Lash will give a free lecture from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, 5263 Owl Creek Road. in Snowmass Village, with a livestream option. Lash, the Ellen Bruss chief curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, will explore how place, regional identity and history shape contemporary art. Her visit also includes studio visits and feedback for artists-in-residence.

For more information, visit andersonranch.org/events/visiting-critic-miranda-lash.

Sneak Peak at Aspen Art Museum, Nov. 18

Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times — The exterior of the Aspen Art Museum on Oct. 28, 2025, in Aspen.

DanceAspen will introduce its new artists at their community debut from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Aspen Art Museum, 637 E. Hyman Ave. Step inside a rehearsal as the company explores its winter repertoire with guest rehearsal director Ching Ching Wong. A Princess Grace Award recipient and one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch,” Wong is known for her storytelling and versatile movement.

For more information, visit dance-aspen.org/events/aozofvp11jmdcm5php6e8l9veuyx53.

‘Foy Vance tour with Bonnie Bishop and Ryan McMullan,’ Nov. 19

Courtesy photo — Foy Vance’s 60-date world tour stops in Aspen for a show at the Wheeler Opera House on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance will bring his world tour to Aspen from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave. Special guests Bonnie Bishop and Ryan McMullan will join him. Blending folk, soul and Americana, Vance draws from nearly three decades of unreleased songs on his latest album, “IF,” exploring love, loss and forgiveness with his signature voice.

For more information, visit wheeleroperahouse.com/event/foy-vance-the-wake-world-tour.

‘Solaris’ screening, Nov. 19

Aspen Chapel’s Sacred Cinema Series wraps up with a free screening of “Solaris” from 6:15 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at 77 Meadowood Drive. Starring George Clooney, the film explores love, grief and second chances aboard a space station orbiting a planet that brings lost loved ones back to life. The evening includes a film discussion, as well as refreshments. No reservations are needed. Donations are welcome.

For more information, visit aspenchapel.org/Calendar/Month.aspx?show_event=1000952868.

Source: www.aspentimes.com