Events for Tuesday, June 24

06/24/2008 - 2:54pm

"Friedrich Kunath: Rising vs. Setting" displayed by Aspen Art Museum. Opening reception June 26, 5–7 p.m. 925-8050. 

"Aïda Ruilova: The Singles 1999 – Now" displayed by Aspen Art Museum. Opening reception June 26, 5–7 p.m. 925-8050. 

The Exceptional Artists' Studio for Children with Disabilities presented
by Challenge Aspen and Anderson Ranch Arts Center. Camp focuses on
building self-awareness and self-esteem by exploring and creating
images, objects and installations in a range of media. Participants
also have the opportunity to experience the Rocky Mountains in
afternoon outdoor activities including fishing, horseback riding and
rafting. Visit challengeaspen.com or call 923-0578 ext. 209.

Aspen Summer Words Literary Festival presented by the Aspen
Writers' Foundation. Five-day celebration of words and ideas celebrates
“Indian Authors” and will honor: Salman Rushdie, Anita Rau Badami, Amit
Chaudhuri, David Davidar, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Indu Sundaresan,
Manil Suri, and Shashi Tharoor. Visit aspenwriters.org or call 925-3122.

Patti Austin with the World Famous Count Basie Orchestra play “For Ella” presented by Jazz Aspen Snowmass. 8 p.m. at Benedict Music Tent in Aspen. 925-9042.