Arts & Culture

Aspen and Snowmass have long been home to some of the great festivals of the world, but Basalt, Carbondale and Glenwood have become a Festival destination in their own right. Aspen/Snowmass’s Music Festivals, especially Jazz Aspen Snowmass that attract some of the best names in the business. Every year they consistently bring in Grammy Award winning and emerging talent that you usually only find in a big city. Snowmass also has a weekly concert series on the mountain that brings in great acts to a beautiful outdoor venue. What better way to enjoy live music than outside in the mountains with a picnic? Basalt, Carbondale and Glenwood also have a weekly music series in the summer that features both well known and emerging talent. All three towns have great park spaces that host these annual summer concerts and make for a great family outing.

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Carbondale Community School
1505 Satank Rd., Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9647
www.discovercompass.org
These Charter Schools are some of the most progressive and innovative in the state. They are able to capture small class sizes for optimal learning. Both schools are K-8 grades and they continue to grow in popularity.

Wyly Arts Center
255 Gold Rivers Ct. #130, Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-4123
www.wylyarts.com
Our mission is to foster creative expression through the visual arts for learners of all ages and abilities. We provide programs and a learning environment committed to excellence, freedom of expression and the unique learning style of each individual.

Music Together
(970) 963-1482
www.musictogether.com
This organization has been providing classes to families for several years. Mostly geared to young kids, they use music and movement to nurture the learning process through musical play.

The Center for the Arts
601 E 6th St, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Phone:(970) 945-2414
Fax: (970) 945-4091
www.glenwoodarts.org
Provides an array of programs in the Arts for people of all ages. Classes are offered for the beginning to advanced student in dance, visual arts, ceramic arts, piano, guitar, voice, theater, silversmithing, plus a variety of workshops and more!