Aspen CO Fall Events Aspen Film Festival John Denver Week

Photo Credit: Aspen Chamber

The Aspen Chamber of Commerce alerted us to a few fun events happening Fall of 2012

34th Annual Aspen Filmfest, October 2-7

Aspen Film will draw audiences from Colorado and beyond for a six-day feast of film and fall color for movie lovers of all ages and inclinations. Strategically positioned at the start of the awards season, Aspen Filmfest will showcase previews of new releases, as well as acclaimed documentaries and feature films from the international circuit, including standouts from the Festival de Cannes, Sundance Film Festival and Berlin International Film Festival, among others. The festival will also welcome filmmaker guests to participate at public screenings, receptions and educational programs. The full schedule is now available online at www.aspenfilm.org

John Denver Week, October 10-13

John Denver’s life and work touched millions of people all over the world, and John Denver Week is comprised of an array of events – from concerts to picnics – that pay tribute to the legacy and impact of the late singer/songwriter. All events support the expansion of John Denver’s music, causes and ideas.

Continental Drift, Aspen Art Museum, October 19- November 25

Co-organized by the Aspen Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, Continental Drift brings together the work of seven Colorado-based artists, each of whom explores the idea of place in diverse and thoughtful ways. Ranging from specific studies of both historical sites and contemporary ruins to more abstract or conceptual examinations of space, these artists demonstrate a collective preoccupation with site and setting. While some seek to unearth a specific history in Colorado, others are interested in the ideas and objects that define sites and establish the contours of the places we all inhabit.

The exhibition spans film, sculpture, painting, and installations that reflect this singular idea in manifold ways; artists included are: