Shannon Asher
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Past articles by Shannon:
Inaugural Palm Tree Music Festival lights up Aspen
After months of anticipation, the first-ever Palm Tree Music Festival exploded in Aspen Friday and Saturday. → Read More
Asher on Aspen: Three Chords and the Truth, a country run at Belly Up
Country music, or “hillbilly music” as it used to be called, is the sound of the working class. It celebrates a simpler and slower way of life, saluting America’s rural storytelling. A fundamental component to country music is this sense of home and belonging. I have my small-town Iowa roots to thank for my unwavering… → Read More
Finding an escape route up the Fryingpan Valley
In November 2020, Beyul Retreat took over the historic Diamond J Guest Ranch on the upper Frying Pan River. The retreat is the new, highly coveted escape from Aspen that only continues to grow. → Read More
Moon Taxi rides on at Belly Up
Moon Taxi will headline Belly Up on Sunday night in the band’s first Aspen show since the pandemic began. → Read More
LeAnn Rimes is back at Belly Up
Country star LeAnn Rimes is returning to the stage in Aspen following her ‘Masked Singer’ win and the live music industry’s pandemic shutdown. → Read More
Asher on Aspen: Beyond the Edge
“I think it’s a super safe sport,” Colter Hinchliffe said as he began climbing. “You really push your limits physically and mentally, get stronger and find the edge of your own possibilities.” → Read More
Asher on Aspen: Somewhere Under the Stars
Did you know that on a clear night on Aspen Mountain you could probably see around 10,000 stars with the naked eye at one time? → Read More
Asher on Aspen: Quite the Catch
Before just a few days ago, I had yet to wade in a river with the intention of casting a fly or hooking a trout. I had yet to experience the serene and exhilarating sport of fly fishing. Eager anticipation filled the afternoon hours that led up to my angler adventure on the Roaring Fork… → Read More
Asher on Aspen: Equestrian Therapy
There’s something about the mountains that command exploration from the back of a horse. Some girlfriends and I decided that horseback riding would be a fun and leisurely Sunday → Read More
Asher On Aspen: San Sebastián Dreams
One year ago, today, I was meandering around Spain and all was right with the world.With the inability to plan any sort of getaway right now, my gypsy soul → Read More
Asher on Aspen: The Paw-fect Day in Aspen
I had the most vivid dream last night. I woke up panting heavily and I couldn’t go back to sleep. I dreamt that a herd of elk were chasing me down the Rio Grande Trail, and it wasn’t until I reached the Woody Creek Tavern before I finally woke up. Ironic, because normally I’m the… → Read More
Asher on Aspen: Making shelter-in-place a sanctuary
When I was a kid, my father built me an art desk. It was a makeshift station constructed out of leftover plywood and I was allowed to paint the exterior however I pleased. My parents recognized my love for art at a young age and they gifted me this desk as a creative outlet. This… → Read More
Basalt bride featured ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ episode airing Saturday
Basalt local Sammi Jo Woodard stars as one of the featured brides in TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress: America,” which the network is promoting as its “biggest wedding → Read More
Asher on Aspen: Tour bus talk with Aaron Watson
Concert highs typically last about three to five days for me but if it gets really intense, the high can last up to a week or two.Obsessively listening to → Read More
Asher on Aspen: Home for the holidays
My father stands patiently outside of his vehicle at the airport in preparation for my arrival. He routinely loads my bags into the trunk and greets me with a → Read More
David Spade discusses Instagram Stories, ‘Lights Out’ and returing to Aspen
With a successful career in film, TV, and even writing two books, comedian David Spade still manages to find time for his stand-up comedy. Returning to Aspen for his → Read More
Burn the Grump: A journey to Vinotok in Crested Butte
It’s about this time of year when Aspen locals get the itch to get out of town. Whether it be Denver, Dallas or Des Moines, the destination is irrelevant. → Read More
Alonzo King LINES Ballet brings “Handel” and “Common Ground” to Aspen
Esteemed dancer and choreographer Alonzo King said he’s always amazed at the beauty of Colorado and Aspen, and he is reminded of it each time he gets over the → Read More
Asher on Aspen: That’s what I love about Sundays
It wasn’t until a quarter past noon when I finally got around to changing out of my pajamas. An epic Saturday night on the town governed an extremely slow → Read More
A kid-friendly, one-act ‘Wizard of Oz’ from Theatre Aspen
Theatre Aspen’s student production of “The Wizard of Oz” has all the classic characters and songs, but it’s presented with an unusual, modern twist. Glinda’s pink ball gown has → Read More