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Frontiers of Knowledge Aspen 2026 After a tremendous premier in 2025, Frontiers of Knowledge is back in 2026 with a new focus, "Consciousness in the Living World". In 2025 we followed an arc in time, which moved from the creation of the universe to current understandings of human consciousness.
In 2026, our leading edge speaker series will move from the development of human consciousness in concert with the natural world — to possibilities of the newest intelligence, AI, which is now ours to evolve.
How might we think about life in this expanded universe? What does it mean to be human in the cosmos at this time? More information on speakers and the program schedule at frontiersofknowledge.org

Sunday, August 23:

$100 Day Pass: 9am-5pm at the Wheeler Opera House (including two short breaks with snacks included, lunch break 12:30-2:00pm on your own)

$350 Patron Pass: 9am-5pm at the Wheeler Opera House (including two short breaks with snacks included, lunch break 12:30-2:00pm on your own). Speaker Reception, Seated Dinner, Drinks and Entertainment 5:30-9:30pm at the Paul JAS Center (422 E Cooper Ave, 3 minute walk, 0.1 miles from the Wheeler) Dates: Sun 23 Booking and More Information

Wheeler Presents Traffic Jams With Bandits On The Run Bandits on the Run is a Brooklyn‑based indie‑folk‑pop trio formed through busking in New York City subways. Comprised of Adrian Blake Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd, and Regina Strayhorn, the group is known for three‑part harmonies, theatrical storytelling, and inventive instrumentation including cello, accordion, and suitcase drum. Their collaborative approach extends beyond the stage, with work spanning albums, musical theater projects, and collaborations with Netflix. Blending folk traditions with pop sensibility and performance‑driven energy, Bandits on the Run create music that feels intimate, imaginative, and deeply human—well suited to close‑up spaces like The Vault.This is a free, but ticketed, community event; advance RSVP is encouraged to secure reservations. Dates: Mon 03, Tue 04, Wed 05, Thu 06 Booking and More Information

Wheeler Presents Traffic Jams With Larry & Joe Larry & Joe is a Venezuelan‑Appalachian musical duo formed in North Carolina in 2023, featuring Larry Bellorín and Joe Troop. Blending Venezuelan música llanera with Appalachian bluegrass, they describe their sound as “latingrass.” Their performances feature banjo, harp, cuatro, fiddle, vocals, and other traditional instruments, highlighting both musicians’ deep roots and shared spirit of collaboration. Drawing from distinct cultural traditions, Larry & Joe create music that celebrates migration, connection, and cross‑cultural unity—using folk music as a bridge between histories, communities, and lived experience. This is a free, but ticketed, community event; advance RSVP is encouraged to secure reservations.

Larry & Joe es un dúo musical venezolano‑apalachense formado en Carolina del Norte en 2023 por Larry Bellorín y Joe Troop. Su música fusiona la música llanera venezolana con el bluegrass de los Apalaches, un estilo que ellos llaman “latingrass”. Utilizando instrumentos como banjo, arpa, cuatro, violín y voz, el dúo destaca sus raíces culturales y un fuerte espíritu colaborativo. A través de tradiciones musicales distintas pero complementarias, Larry & Joe celebran la migración, la identidad y la unidad cultural, utilizando la música folklórica como un puente entre comunidades e historias compartidas. Este es un evento comunitario gratuito con entrada requerida; se recomienda reservar con anticipación para asegurar su lugar. Dates: Mon 10, Tue 11, Wed 12, Thu 13 Booking and More Information

Wheeler Presents: DanceAspen CRESCENDO CRESCENDO is a riveting evening of dance that builds in rhythm, energy, and emotion. The program features tour de force choreography set to Ravel’s iconic Boléro, a playful nod to the smooth sound of Dean Martin, and a brand-new John Denver Project created by DanceAspen’s in-house choreographers—brought to life with a live band onstage.Also on the program is a highly anticipated work by company favorite Cayetano Soto, alongside a thrilling world premiere by Penny Saunders.From sweeping music to dynamic moves, CRESCENDO is a summer performance you won’t want to miss. Dates: Thu 27, Fri 28 Booking and More Information