This is my favorite gallery in Aspen. I always visit the space when I am in town. I love to see…read morethe new Damien Hirst's and Mel Bochner's they have. This trip they had a great opening featuring a rare print from Roy Liechtenstein titled Crying Girl, which happens to be one of my favorites from the artist. Annie and Michelle are both helpful, knowledgeable and passionate and make visiting and buying from the gallery a joy.

Each time I set foot in the cute little town of Twin Lakes, I make a stop at Shooting Star Gallery…read more WHY? ++ Considering the town of Twin Lakes is just 3 blocks long, the gallery is easy to spot from the main road! Originally nestled near the General Store, the gallery became increasingly more popular and moved to a space just down the way to make room for more art! ++ Their motto of "Small Town Treasure Shop" completely holds true! Although semi small in size (but bigger than their original location), the shop offers a wide variety of items - lamps, bracelets, earrings and other jewelry featuring local gems, gorgeous scenery photography and blown glass pieces are just a fraction of the treasures found in this gallery! There truly is something for everyone! ++ Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING is handcrafted locally! With over 81 artist works in shop ranging in price from reasonable to exceptional, it gives me great pleasure to purchase items knowing it supports a local artist! ++ Staff is insanely friendly, nice and easily strikes up a conversation with visitors! I had a question regarding the gem in a pair of earrings and bracelet which the sweet woman was able to answer on the spot. She also provided me with the artist's name, and pointed to a few other works by her as well! ++ Although their blog is a bit out of date, the website showcases the works of various artists. Each spotlight introduces you to each artist, highlights various works and explains the thought behind creation! Each spotlight also directs visitors to the artists corresponding social media (Facebook, Etsy, etc...) pages for further information and online ordering! When in Twin Lakes - COME HERE!

This summer only shop is a great co-op of local artists and crafts folks. The wares are fun and…read morenicely displayed. Great local photos, paintings, quilts, glass work, jewelry and much more.

AMAZING state of the art theatre / sound system is incredible and the building is breathtaking -…read morethis is such an improvement and is a great asset to the community. Their programming rocks / Highly recommend you attend their outdoor concerts or catch a show, even has a high end fine art gallery. Kudos to the Center for the Arts and thank you for the support throughout the valley.

The sound in this brand new $15M building sucks!! They dont even have a coat check!! Clothes all…read moreover the floor everywhere- total junk show!

Art..I love. However, its been some time now that art fully grabs my attention and evokes pure joy…read more The Forre & Co. fine art gallery curated an exceptional collection of inspiring and joyful pieces. I didn't want to leave. Anna the gallery curator and owner was a jewel herself and so was her son. The gallery wasn't officially open but they allowed me to come in. I'm thrilled I did. Truly, a must see when you're in Aspen

You won't find a better gallery in Aspen. It's my favorite, hands down, and has been for years now…read more From the absolutely incredible art to the wonderful people that work there, it's a complete joy from the moment you walk in the door. They're unpretentious and very approachable, yet very knowledgable about their artists and the art market in general. They make the art buying process fun and easy!! If you're in the market for contemporary art, or just enjoy looking, Forre is a must go.

Support your local shops! Need anything "tobacco" related? This is your spot! Great vibes,…read morepeaceful people and great stories.

Support a local shop! This place has a plethora of gifts, tobacco, and smoking essentials. A little…read morehard to find, but it's right down town across from Lils Sushi!

We fell in love with the Vickers Collection (gallery of contemporary fine art) during our recent…read morevisit to Aspen. The Collection is in the heart of downtown Aspen and is an outstanding collection of a variety of dynamic contemporary artists. It contains a unique array of emerging and mid-career artists and is a fun, whimsical collection of gorgeous pieces in all price ranges. To name just a few artists, we loved the work displayed of: Kevin Box, Robert Jackson, Kaiser Suidan, Bill Braun, Paul Rousso, Kaiser Suidan, Fraser Smith, Doug Brannan, Jim Budish, and Monkey Business. You can get more up to date info on their website at: http://www.vickerscollection.com/ Wonderful staff...very friendly and informative. Worth a visit! We can't wait to go back.

The Baldwin Gallery is a surprising large gallery with an upstairs and and downstairs. They tend…read moreto show the larger works most likely destined for a suitably sized home. Some of the art appealed to me and other works not so much. It is a fun browse and the gallery lets you walk around unfettered. The pricing is consistent with the pricing of the homes so this is not a place to obtain your trinket from your Aspen visit. However, if you are looking for upscale real art, this is one venue.

Extremely unprofessional and disrespectful. Unacceptable from a gallery that with such incredible…read morestanding and artwork. Please do not expect a warm welcome here. As a local who also works at a well respected establishment in town, I was extremely disappointed to experience such shocking treatment for merely using the public sidewalk to answer a simple phone call in an extremely quiet and personal manner nearby the store. I've never been spoken to in a such a way. We need to do better to support one another--I will never endorse a business with such blatant and clearly, somehow acceptable, treatment towards kind and well-meaning folks on their end. Not okay under any circumstances, and certainly no way to handle an honest misunderstanding which could have been easily resolved with a simple and polite request.

ORIGIN: The first festival was organized in 1985 by…read morecommunity business leaders in effort to bring summer visitors to the town previously known for winter skiing on its namesake mountain. In 1999 the festival became a non-profit organization dedicated to wildflower education. TIME: The ten day long annual festival typically takes place in the middle of July in order to capture peek wildflower bloom. COST: Fees for events vary, and are primarily fund-raisers to support festival organization and facilitation. Each event appears to be limited to 15 participants to ensure active engagement and ability to hear event facilitator and participants as you walk along public trails. EXPERIENCE: I came across the small town of Crested Butte, and the wildflower festival, while spending much of one summer helping with field and laboratory research at neighboring Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. I have since returned annually to participate as a festival participant. Some festival events I have experienced include: "Birding in the Lower Loop: led by decades-long festival leader, participants are introduced to local birds and their relation to wildflowers. Event leader scouts out locations of nests, and ensures everyone's binoculars are adjusted in advance. "Geology of Paradise": led by two geologists/festival presidents, this hike along Peanut Lake lower loop introduces participants to the geological history of the area, and its impact on location of wildflowers and trees. "Gothic Wildflowers": led by decades-long resident/scientist, participants are introduced to the unique wildflowers found on the site of Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. "Plant Defense and Survival Strategies: led by Denver Botanical Garden botanist and wildflower specialist, participants learn how how the shape, chemical composition, and color of wildflowers along Brush Creek trail support survival and reproduction. "Wildcrafted Cocktails": led by professional bartender, participants learned the process of infusing liquors with wildflower leaves, roots, and flowers, as well as how to make three different cocktails that use wildflower-infused liquor. Materials were available for all participants to make (and taste) each of the cocktails. TIPS: At around 9500 feet above sea level participants traveling from low elevation need to be mindful of health. In addition, some events travel of steep trails. Taking this into consideration, festival organizers have planned a range from of events that are categorized into different levels to accommodate diverse health and mobility conditions. Events can sell out quickly, so plan accordingly. In 2022 the festival was featured in a national news broadcast, and apparently this has made many people from distant locations aware of the festival. New events are added each year, so there is always an opportunity to learn something new. Events take place in many different public land locations in the area.

I don't see any events for less than $70 for about 3-5 hours. Most events include guided hikes to…read morelook at wildflowers, something anyone can do for free as all the trails being used are open to the public. I don't know how any working class person can afford to do anything at this festival. At three events, you're already over $200 minimum. I just don't see the value the festival is trying to portray.