Topic: Arts

For the last 50 years, The Crystal Palace dinner theater has been keeping locals and visitors in stitches with their political and social satire. With owner Mead Metcalf faithfully behind the ivory keys, a talented staff of performers, and delicious food--it is no wonder why The Crystal Palace is an acclaimed Aspen gem. It comes as sad news, that this charming dinner theatre will officially close April 12.

While there is still time to catch a show before the curtains drop, we just wanted to say that we will miss the music, the humor, and the unabashed honesty when their doors close. So, thank you Mead and your entire crew for keeping us entertained for all these years.

To make a reservation for their 6:45 p.m. seating Monday-Saturday, please call 925.1455.
               

Plum caught up with extreme, nature and wildlife photographer James Balog during his visit to Vail last winter. Don't miss Balog's  presentation about his latest project, The Extreme Ice Survey, in the Doerr-Hosier Center March 27 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. as part of the Aspen Environment Forum.

Aspen Institute's "Arts and Ideas" executive director Ken Adelman, Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) president Jim Horowitz, along with jazz pianist Bill Charlap sat down with Plum to discuss jazz's influence on American politics, culture, and history as part of the "Jazz and Democracy" seminar hosted by JAS and Aspen Institute.

Plum's cultural correspondent Dennis Scholl sat down with local artist Doug Casebeer at Anderson Ranch to discuss his recent trip to Taiwan where he created an installation as part of the International Ceramics Workshop.

Stephen Marley continues his father's legacy of music with purpose and discusses with Plum why it's particularly important in the world today.

Piers Faccini talked with Plum about the journey that is music before bringing his hypnotic sound to the Belly Up stage.

Plum caught up with the always-quirky, always-amazing Brazilian Girls before they hit the stage at the Belly Up.

It was a sold out concert for Ben Harper when he played at the Belly Up in Aspen, but thankfully he took the time to talk to Plum about his music before jammin' out on the stage.

405 South Galena St.
Aspen, CO
970-544-9800

Whether you're here for a weekend or you call Aspen home, you won't want to miss out on the Belly Up's unbeatable lineup. As Aspen's premier live music venue, Belly Up always has a diverse and jam-packed roster of acts including up-and-comers, jazz greats, hip-hop heavyweights, and big names such as Stephen Marley, Chris Isaak, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Seal, and Snoop Dogg. And in such an intimate venue you'll feel as though you can reach out and touch your favorite artists.

Check out Plum's Event Calendar to find out who is coming to town and be sure to watch some of our favorite Soundchecks featured on the right.

To purchase tickets for any Belly Up show visit their box office at 450 South Galena, check them out on the Web at www.bellyupaspen.com, or call 970.544.9800.

Former UN Ambassador and executive director of The Aspen Institute's Arts and Ideas Series, Ken Adelman stopped by MNN to talk about the Tony Award-winning play Art, and The Passion of Art and Friendship seminar.