John Denver Celebration

Nightly sing-a-longs take place in the lobby of Mountain Chalet Aspen. Open to all, come sing a long to some of your favorite John Denver tunes. The sing-a-longs will vary depending on the other concerts and events taking place, but usually will be in the evening (around 7:30 p.m. or later on concert days) until they wrap up (sometimes in the wee hours of the a.m.). It also depends on the musicians and singers to lead the sing-a-longs and availability. Feel free to also bring your instrument to play along!

This is free. You can bring snacks/beverages. Everyone is responsible for clean up after themselves and helping put chairs away before leaving.

Join everyone at the beautiful John Denver Sanctuary in Aspen, Colorado for a "Meet and Greet" to kick of the week of celebrating John Denver's music and legacy. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones!

No cost. Open to everyone.

Hosted by Mike Charbonneau Anyone willing to play and lead the evening would be a huge help! We'll meet at the East Maroon Portal Day Use area at 530. No parking reservations are needed but you do need a park pass or $10 entrance fee. Come help us in a starlit singalong! For more information you can text Mike at 303-887-0227. Or email Co1717@wmconnect.com

DIRECTIONS :From Independence Pass, take Highway 82 west from downtown Aspen for a mile to the roundabout. Take Maroon Creek Road 4.7 miles to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station; East Maroon Portal is 2 miles past the Welcome Station on the left. From Glenwood Springs, take Highway 82 for 40 miles to the roundabout. Take Maroon Creek Road 4.7 miles to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station; East Maroon Portal is 2 miles past the Welcome Station on the left

Nightly sing-a-longs take place in the lobby of Mountain Chalet Aspen. Open to all, come sing a long to some of your favorite John Denver tunes. The sing-a-longs will vary depending on the other concerts and events taking place, but usually will be in the evening (around 7:30 p.m. or later on concert days) until they wrap up (sometimes in the wee hours of the a.m.). It also depends on the musicians and singers to lead the sing-a-longs and availability. Feel free to also bring your instrument to play along!

This is free. You can bring snacks/beverages. Everyone is responsible for clean up after themselves and helping put chairs away before leaving.

John and Mardy – A Special Friendship

October 2023 will be 20 years since Mardy Murie passed away, at age 101 and still living in her cabin in the Tetons. Mardy was a magnificent champion for the natural world and was bestowed basically every environmental award that could be given. John Denver greatly admired Mardy, was able to spend time with her and wrote a song about her and beloved husband Olas, an equally renown environmentalist. One of John’s last concerts in 1997 was for the Mardy Murie Film Benefit, in Jackson, Wyoming.

In 2001, I had the great honor of meeting Mardy Murie when she was 99 years old and talked with her about her friendship with John Denver. I was given a special tour of her home and also talked with others who were part of Mardy and John’s friendship. A few years later I was part of the Windstar volunteers who helped renovate the cabin John stayed in when visiting Mardy, and also wrote a book about Mardy. This October, in honor of Mardy’s 20 year passing, I will share memories, special photos and stories about her wonderful life and friendship with John Denver.

“John and Mardy” will be October 5th at 10:00 a.m. in the Mountain Chalet Aspen in the 5th Floor Conference Room. Come join the special presentation about Mardy Murie and her friendship with John Denver. – JP McDaniel

The Christmas Gift, starring John Denver, has become a holiday classic. Filmed in 1986 in Georgetown, Colorado, the movie was one of John’s best roles.

JP McDaniel and Don Larson were on the set basically everyday of the filming. Come share their memories, photos, and experiences of the wonderful interactions with John Denver and others during the filming.

See photos never before shared, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and gain more insight into the creation of The Christmas Gift movie. You don’t want to miss this presentation!

Thursday, Oct. 5, at 2:00 pm on the 5th floor of the Mountain Chalet. Donations graciously accepted at the door.

MUSIC ALERT! MUSIC ALERT! Aspen in October is right around the corner - it's time to make our plans to get together and celebrate the life and music of JOHN DENVER! You're cordially invited to join me for an evening to do just that -- listen to and sing John's music at the top of our lungs like some sort of big JD-loving choir! What a wonderful, vast catalog of unique and fantastic songs John left us -- let's dig into it! I'll be playing a 2-1/2 hour set on Thursday, Oct 5th, sharing some of your favorite songs. Also a few of MY own favorites, whether you like them or not(!) Joining me onstage this year will be a few guest musicians for a song or three. This year I'll be going for a more simple acoustic sound, with just vocals and guitars for light accompaniment. When asked about the simple, straightforward nature of his music in an era of 70's classic rock and disco, John once said, "I prefer the art of gentle musical persuasion." That philosophy has guided my musical career and remains my favorite style. I hope you'll set aside an extra $20 so you can attend my show! I'd love to help make your visit in Aspen a pleasant and memorable experience, as we enjoy together some of the best music ever written -- the music of John Denver! Date and time: Thursday Oct. 5th, 6:30-9:00 pm MDT Location: The 'Mountain View Room', Mountain Chalet 5th floor (General admission $20 donation. No advance sales, please pay at the door - cash only in USD, please) THANK YOU so much! Ron

Nightly sing-a-longs take place in the lobby of Mountain Chalet Aspen. Open to all, come sing a long to some of your favorite John Denver tunes. The sing-a-longs will vary depending on the other concerts and events taking place, but usually will be in the evening (around 7:30 p.m. or later on concert days) until they wrap up (sometimes in the wee hours of the a.m.). It also depends on the musicians and singers to lead the sing-a-longs and availability. Feel free to also bring your instrument to play along!

This is free. You can bring snacks/beverages. Everyone is responsible for clean up after themselves and helping put chairs away before leaving.

Join Ellen and Steve Stapenhorst for a special musical afternoon concert!

Cash donations suggested to help cover the costs of the concert.

TICKETS ON SALE!

You fill up my senses is a great description of how many people feel when they hear the music of John Denver. This show will rekindle the wonderful feeling when John used to sing to us. Mack Baily was fortunate to share a stage with John Denver, and Chris Nole toured with John as his piano player for many years.  This is a wonderfully intimate performance by two of John’s friends and some of the most sincere performers of John Denver’s music.

With his strong, expressive, classically trained tenor voice, Mack Bailey, is a nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter who has performed all over the world as a member of the renowned folk group, The Limeliters. As a member of The Hard Travelers and “Tribute to John Denver” productions, Mack has sung with dozens of folk and country stars, as well as performing with his wife Rachel Levy as duo. With a masters degree in music therapy, Mack currently resides in Aspen, Colorado where he has a private practice working with the Aspen School District and with his 501(c)(3), Music Therapy of the Rockies. www.mackbailey.com

Accomplished pianist, songwriter, and performer, Chris Nole, has worked with some of the biggest names in music. Nole recorded and toured internationally with folk/pop superstar John Denver in the 1990s until October 1997. Residing in Tennessee, Chris keeps busy as a music producer and session musician.  www.chrisnole.com

Tickets: $48/$58 (includes all handling charges) Tickets available on line at: www.aspenshowtix.com or by calling the box office at 970-920-5770 or 866-449-0464 (toll free)

Nightly sing-a-longs take place in the lobby of Mountain Chalet Aspen. Open to all, come sing a long to some of your favorite John Denver tunes. The sing-a-longs will vary depending on the other concerts and events taking place, but usually will be in the evening (around 7:30 p.m. or later on concert days) until they wrap up (sometimes in the wee hours of the a.m.). It also depends on the musicians and singers to lead the sing-a-longs and availability. Feel free to also bring your instrument to play along!

This is free. You can bring snacks/beverages. Everyone is responsible for clean up after themselves and helping put chairs away before leaving.

Mountain Chalet 2:00pm to 4:30pm MDT What a lovely space to be! Come share the music of the mountains with me. We'll fly to the heavens together and drink it all in!

TICKETS ON SALE ! If you know the music of John Denver, you also feel the spirit that he wrote with. His love for the Rocky Mountains was unmistakable. For many people, John Denver was the Spirit of the Rockies. Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon are proud to present the music of John Denver in the spirit of his songs and the mountains he loved.

The award-winning Chris Collins brings to the stage the amazing vocals, energy and unmistakable enthusiasm that was the hallmark of a John Denver performance. He is joined by the consummate musicians in Boulder Canyon Band consisting of Berkley School of Music graduates and members with numerous years of experience as musicians in many genres. Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon Band have been receiving delighted acclaim from audiences all over the country and abroad while emerging as the top performers of John Denver’s music.

October 7, 2023, 7:30 p.m. (MDT) Tickets: $78, $68, $58 (ticket price includes all handling fees)

Tickets can be purchased at: www.aspenshowtix.com or by calling the box office at 970-920-5770 or 866-449-0464 (toll free) Wheeler Opera House Box Office hours: 12-5 p.m. (MDT), Tuesday-Saturday

Nightly sing-a-longs take place in the lobby of Mountain Chalet Aspen. Open to all, come sing a long to some of your favorite John Denver tunes. The sing-a-longs will vary depending on the other concerts and events taking place, but usually will be in the evening (around 7:30 p.m. or later on concert days) until they wrap up (sometimes in the wee hours of the a.m.). It also depends on the musicians and singers to lead the sing-a-longs and availability. Feel free to also bring your instrument to play along!

This is free. You can bring snacks/beverages. Everyone is responsible for clean up after themselves and helping put chairs away before leaving.

Nightly sing-a-longs take place in the lobby of Mountain Chalet Aspen. Open to all, come sing a long to some of your favorite John Denver tunes. The sing-a-longs will vary depending on the other concerts and events taking place, but usually will be in the evening (around 7:30 p.m. or later on concert days) until they wrap up (sometimes in the wee hours of the a.m.). It also depends on the musicians and singers to lead the sing-a-longs and availability. Feel free to also bring your instrument to play along!

This is free. You can bring snacks/beverages. Everyone is responsible for clean up after themselves and helping put chairs away before leaving.

Join everyone for a fond farewell to the week and until we meet together again!

Open to everyone. Cost is free.