A&E Agenda: Theatre Aspen, Après and Chefs and Somms
Theatre Aspen presents “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” Friday through Sunday, Paepcke Auditorium
“Love, Loss, and What I Wore” is a poignant and humorous theatrical production written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman.
The play is a series of monologues and ensemble pieces that explore women’s relationships with clothing and the memories and emotions associated with various outfits throughout their lives. Through a blend of humor, nostalgia, and touching anecdotes, the play delves into themes of love, loss, identity, and self-expression, offering a relatable and heartfelt exploration of the connections between fashion and personal experiences.
Starring Sandy Duncan (“Peter Pan”), Andrea McArdle (“Annie”), Krysta Rodriguez (“Into the Woods”), Saycon Sengbloh (“The Wonder Years,” “Eclipsed,” “Wicked”), Sarah Stiles (“Billions,” “Tootsie”). Sandy Duncan performed in Theatre Aspen’s summer production of “Becky’s New Car” in 2011 — and Theatre Aspen is thrilled to have her back.
Play is slated for 6:30 p.m. March 15-16, and 4:30 p.m. March 17 at the Paepcke Auditorium. 90 minutes, no intermission; GA $75 | VIP tickets $125 with reserved seats and meet-and-greet. TheatreAspen.org/whatiwore or call 970-300-4474.
Spring Break Aspen Art Museum Après, 4-8 p.m., Saturday, Rooftop Café
Join the Aspen Art Museum for Après featuring cocktails from “The Slippery Slope” bar, snacks from the Rooftop Café, and music by GOLDEN and special guest, Austin Gavlak!
The Après Series is made possible by the generous support of the Etkin Family Foundation. Special thanks to: Woody Creek Distillers, Lalo Spirits, and Aspen Distillers. Contributing sponsors: Crooked Stave and Fraser and Thompson Whiskey.
Designer Gary Anderson in conversation, 6-7 p.m., Monday, March 18, Dunaway Community Room, Pitkin County Library
You know the “chasing arrows” recycling symbol, one of the most recognizable designs on Earth. But you probably don’t know the story of its creation and Aspen’s role in its roots.
The Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies and Pitkin County Library invite the public to hear the story from the symbol’s creator, Gary Anderson. As an architecture student at the University of Southern California, he won a national contest to create a symbol promoting recycling. Sponsored by Walter Paepcke’s Container Corporation of America and hosted by the International Design Conference at Aspen, it was judged by Aspen artist Herbert Bayer and other leading designers at the 1970 Design Conference.
Anderson is returning to Aspen for the first time on Monday, March 18, to discuss his symbol’s creation and its sometimes controversial legacy.
He will be joined by Recycle Colorado Executive Director Liz Chapman in a conversation moderated by the Bayer Center’s Penner Manager of Educational Programming, Andrew Travers.
Chefs and Somms Series, Cédric Vongerichten, Wednesday, March 20-Saturday, March 23, The Gallery at Element 47, The Little Nell
Celebrating camaraderie between culinary creatives and savvy sommeliers, The Little Nell’s Culinary Director Matthew Zubrod and Wine Director Chris Dunaway welcome chef Cédric Vongerichten’s from New York City who will be presenting Indonesian cuisine from his restaurant Wayan.
Currently one of the only Indonesian restaurants in the Michelin Guide in America, Wayan celebrates Indonesian cuisine with a modern French flair. Chef and co-owner Cédric Vongerichten has lived across the globe, learning culinary techniques from the best, including his father, acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten of Jean-Georges. After many years of refining his craft and forging his own distinct style, Cédric alongside his wife Ochi, whose birthplace of Jakarta inspired the vibrant flavors of Wayan, brings a Balinese oasis-served family style to a “fast-paced, high-energy downtown” environment.
Liwetan is a traditional Indonesian communal eating practice that embodies the spirit of togetherness and simplicity. Originating from Java, this unique dining experience involves spreading banana leaves on a table, where heaps of steamed rice accompanied by side dishes such as fried chicken, salted fish, vegetables, and sambal (a spicy chili paste) are served directly on the leaves. Participants gather around to share the meal in a casual, communal manner, highlighting Indonesia’s rich culinary culture and fostering a sense of community and equality among diners.
The multi-course menu is served family-style for $125 per person, with optional wine pairing +$100.
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