This weekend on the Slope
41 events · Sunday, June 28
Upcoming Events
Lavender Paw Party
Bluegrass Brunch at Mythology
Rock'n The Taco Free Music Series
2026 Patriotic Concert – Celebrating 250th Anniversary Of The USA!
The Wallflowers: 30th Anniversary Tour for Bringing Down the Horse
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How Silver and Scenery Shaped Aspen's Maroon Bells
Explore the dual discovery that built Aspen: how the silver rush funded the town while the Maroon Bells' aesthetic beauty eventually drove its tourism economy.
M.S. Rau Gallery Displays Paul Revere Coffee Pot for $1.28 Million
M.S. Rau Gallery showcases a rare 1775 Paul Revere coffee pot weighing 40.1 troy ounces, priced at $1.28 million, as part of its 'From Court to Cocktail' exhibition running through July 6.
Aspen Music Festival Subsidizes Salida Concerts Series
Aspen Music Festival covers costs for the 2026 Salida Concerts series, leveraging student and faculty talent to boost brand visibility in a strategic marketing move.
Aspen's 41% Vacancy Rate Highlights Western Slope Housing Fracture
A new Regional Housing Needs Assessment reveals a stark disparity in the Western Slope housing market, with Pitkin County's 41% vacancy rate contrasting sharply with Garfield County's 8%, signaling that high exclusion, not just high availability, defines Aspen's housing landscape.
Vail, Avon, Rifle, and Craig Cancel Fireworks Amid Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Vail, Avon, Rifle, and Craig have scrapped their fireworks displays as Stage 2 fire restrictions take effect across the Western Slope, citing a decade of dry Julys and increased wildfire risk.
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