March Activities and Events in Aspen, Colorado

If you've ever been to Aspen, you know it is always jam-packed with events and activities all winter long while you’re on your Colorado ski vacation.  It's difficult to choose from the wide variety of things to do for people of all ages. In addition the annual winter events that happen here, read on to see what's going on this month:

The Wheeler Opera House - If you haven’t experienced a live performance or a film at Aspen’s iconic Wheeler Opera House, then March is definitely the time to do so! Some of this months incredible acts and films include:

“My Week With Marilyn” March 16 - 18 – times vary
"John Denver: A Tribute" – March 17, 7:00 pm

Visit www.wheeleroperahouse.com for other performances, ticket prices and seating charts and to purchase tickets in advance.

Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) – JAS brings intimate jazz performances throughout the town of Aspen. This month don’t miss

Jackie Ryan  March 9 -10
Chuchito Valdez  March 30 - 31

Showtimes are 7:30 and 9:15 and tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door. Visit www.jazzaspensnowmass.org for more information.

Silver Rush – March 22 - 6:30 – 9:00 Celebrate Aspen's rich history in the greatest party of the 2012 season. Join SNOW's Silver Rush, a mobile cocktail party with stops at Aspen's most exclusive locations, and then wrap it all up at The Silver Queen Ball, a benefit for US athletes training for the summer and winter Olympic Games. For more information go to www.bellyupaspen.com.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet -  March 24 7:30 - Aspen District Theatre – In a not to miss encore performance, the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet presents a repeat performance of the February shows. Performing Jorma Elo's latest ASFB commission ballet Over Glow, one of ASFB's signature pieces, Left Unsaid by Nicolo Fonte and new work by the recently discovered Norbert De La Cruz III, this evening's encore performance will be the highlight of our winter season! Tickets are $20, $44 & $74. Visit www.aspenshowtix.com for additional information.

To book one of our rooms or suites and enjoy downtown Aspen’s ski hotel experience, or to learn more about our vacation specials, contact the friendly staff at the Molly Gibson Lodge by calling 1-888-271-2304 today.

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