{"id":2376355,"date":"2026-04-16T17:59:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2376355"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:59:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:59:08","slug":"arts-and-entertainment-agenda-april-18-to-april-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/arts-and-entertainment-agenda-april-18-to-april-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Arts and Entertainment Agenda, April 18 to April 26"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lo Semple moderates Maria Semple talk in Denver, April 17<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u201cGo Gentle\u2019 by Maria Semple.<\/figcaption>
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The Aspen Times columnist Lo Semple will interview novelist Maria Semple about her new book \u201cGo Gentle\u201d from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Tattered Cover Book Store\u2019s Colfax location, 2526 E. Colfax in Denver. Tickets must be purchased in advance through Tattered Cover and include a signed hardcover copy. \u201cGo Gentle\u201d was named the 122nd Oprah\u2019s Book Club pick on April 14. The novel follows a divorced philosopher who moves to Manhattan and sees her life turned bottom-side-up by a charming stranger. \u201cThis little-brother on big-sister interview will be unlike your average moderated book talk and is guaranteed to be entertaining, or your money back. Any Denver-based literature junkies, Maria Semple fans and Aspenites passing through won\u2019t want to miss this,\u201d Lo Semple said. For reservations, visit eventbrite.com\/e\/maria-semple-with-lorenzo-semple-live-at-tattered-cover-colfax-tickets.<\/a><\/svg>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018Six: Teen Edition,\u2019 April 17-19<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Basalt Spring Musical team brings the queens of Henry VIII to the stage in \u201cSix: Teen Edition\u201d by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. Performances are at 7 p.m. April 17, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 18 and at 2 p.m. April 19, located at Basalt Middle School Auditorium, 51 School St. The creative team includes Director Graham Northrup, Music Director Katie Hone Wiltgen, Choreographer Mary Bahr and Technical Music Director Chance Davis. Tickets run from $11.58 to $16.78, including fees. The high-energy 75-minute pop musical uses strobe lights. The venue offers wheelchair accessible seating. All sales are final. To purchase tickets, visit onthestage.tickets\/show\/basalt-choir-boosters<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Locals Night at Belly Up Aspen, April 18<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cLocals Night: An Evening with Jes Grew\u201d will take place from 8:30 to 11 p.m. April 18 at Belly Up Aspen, located at 450 S. Galena St. The show features Aspen\u2019s own rock\u2019n\u2019roll funk band with Randolph Turner, Cameron Williams, Rob Dasaro, Kriss Harmony, Ben Yaeger, Mark Yaeger, Toby Brit and Steven Vidamour. For tickets, visit bellyupaspen.com\/events\/locals-night-live-an-evening-with-jes-grew<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Aspen Mountain Closing Party at The W, April 18<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Celebrate the end of the season at The W Aspen\u2019s Aspen Mountain Closing Party from 3 to 6 p.m. April 18 on the rooftop, located 550 S. Spring St. Enjoy panoramic peaks and drink cocktails while local DJs deliver the final apres-ski beats. For more information, visit event.marriott.com\/asewh-w-aspen\/events\/aspen\/mountain-closing-party<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Better Together\u2019 Aspen ice skating fundraiser, April 18<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Professional skater Jordan Moeller will skate in \u201cBetter Together\u201d at the Aspen Recreation Center.<\/figcaption>
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Revolutions Skating Club presents \u201cBetter Together\u201d at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Aspen Recreation Center. The evening show is dedicated to supporting local ice skating in Aspen. The show will feature professional world-class figure skaters Sonja Hilmer and Jordan Moeller. All proceeds benefit the Revolutions Skating Club Development Fund. The city of Aspen Recreation Center is located at 0861 Maroon Creek Road in Aspen. General admission tickets are $20. Children under 12 tickets are $5. For more information and tickets, visit aspentimes.com\/news\/professionals-join-youth-for-aspen-ice-skating-show-better-together<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

ZigZag Aspen Closing Party, April 19<\/strong><\/h2>\n

ZigZag Aspen is hosting \u201cZZS2 One Final Send,\u201d its \u201cone last run\u201d free afters celebration from 3 to 10 p.m. at ZigZag Aspen, 624 E. Cooper Ave. It\u2019s casual with a house-party atmosphere, according to organizers on social media. Although walk-ins are welcome, reservations are recommended. For more information, visit zigzagaspen<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Battle of the Bartenders,\u2019 April 20<\/h2>\n

Aspen Meadows Resort presents its first Battle of the Bartenders on Monday, April 20, from 1\u20134 p.m. at the West End Social patio (845 Meadows Road). Watch top local bartenders face off in three rounds \u2014 Socorro Tequila creativity, Stranahan\u2019s Whiskey speed and an Aspen Vodka freestyle \u2014 with judges and crowd reactions deciding the crown. Presented in partnership with Aspen Vodka, Socorro Tequila, Jalisco Liqueur and Stranahan\u2019s Whiskey. For more details or to procure tickets, visit aspenmeadows.com\/activities\/event-calendar\/battle-of-the-bartenders<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n

Journalist Jim Newton brings new book to TACAW, April 21<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Mitzi Rapkin is beginning to do more in-person interviews for her \u201cFirst Draft\u201d podcast.<\/figcaption>
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\u201cFirst Draft: A Dialogue on Writing\u201d with Jim Newton will take place at 6:30 p.m. April 21 at The Arts Campus at Willits. It\u2019s a podcast produced and hosted by Mitzi Rapkin, the moderator of the event. Journalist and author Newton will join a panel conversation with his new book, \u201cHere Beside the Rising Tide: Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead and an American Awakening.\u201d The book explores Garcia\u2019s life and the Grateful Dead\u2019s call to building a bohemian community, and the influence of how the counterculture reshaped culture. It raises larger questions about American identity and cultural change. Attendance is free with an RSVP. It\u2019s an all ages seated show. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and tickets, visit tacaw.org\/calendar\/first-draft-a-dialogue-on-writing-with-jim-newton<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n

Tote bag sewing workshop, April 22<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A tote bag sewing workshop will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 22 at the Red Brick Center for the Arts, located at 110 E. Hallam St. The workshop will teach the basics of machine sewing while participants learn to make a canvas tote from start to finish. By the end, participants will have a sturdy, useful bag. Participants can choose from a mix of fun fabrics to make it their own. All materials and sewing machines are provided. This beginner-friendly class requires no prior experience and is limited to 12 participants. The cost is $32 including all supplies. For more information and to register, visit redbrickaspen.com\/events-art-exhibitions-calendar\/tote-bag-sewing<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n