The following Aspen Institute events will take place in Aspen, Colorado. This information is intended to be used as a guide in tandem with our information hotline, (970) 544-7970, which will be updated regularly with changes and additions to our calendar of events as details are subject to change.
October 19 - 22, 2008
High School Great Ideas Seminar: The Good Life and the Good Society this four-day program incorporates the discussion and analysis of excerpts from the Great Books series with the practice of applicable leadership and problem solving skills. The method of Socratic dialog and the emphasis of discussion and debate allow the course to delve into the core of cultural values, the origins of American democracy, and what it means to pursue Aristotle’s concept of "the good life. Contact Jessica Peet for additional information.
October 21, 2008
Aspen High School Speaking to the Future Series
The Aspen Institute and Aspen High School speaker series continues this school year on October 21st with a lecture by Dr. Lee Bycel. Launched in the 2006-2007 school year, this monthly series will continued throughout the academic year. Contact Jessica Peet for additional information.
October 23 - 26, 2008
Community Great Ideas Alumni Seminar Register now. Contact Jessica Peet for additional information.
December 12, 2008
Aspen High School Speaking to the Future Series
The series will continue with Countess Simonetta Brandolini d’Adda. Countess d’Adda is the founder of “Friends of Florence”, an international non-profit organization devoted to the restoration of Florentine art and architecture as a means of promoting Florentine history and culture. Launched in the 2006-2007 school year, this monthly series will continued throughout the academic year. Contact Jessica Peet for additional information.
December 13 - 15, 2008
The Aspen Institute Arts & Ideas Series presents Florence II: That One-Man Renaissance -- Leonardo da Vinci
Sponsored by: Anneliese & Larry Ladin. This seminar will focus on that wonder of the Renaissance, and wonder of the modern world, Leonardo da Vinci -- renowned scientist, mathematician, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician, and military engineer. Over 3 mornings, and one afternoon panel discussion, world-class experts from Florence, London, and New York, will examine da Vinci’s impact on our modern world, and will examine his personality and creative genius. Fee: $550 per person. To register, please contact Jessica Peet, Program Coordinator at The Aspen Institute, at 970-544-7914 or jessica.peet@aspeninstitute.org. More.
