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We hope to see you, in-person or virtually, at the upcoming Winter Words author speaker series. Winter Words kicks off on January 29 with Ayad Akhtar and concludes on February 12 with Lauren Groff. Following is the schedule:

January 29 @ Paepcke Auditorium: Ayad Akhtar, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and novelist. His new play, “McNeal,” recently premiered on Broadway starring Robert Downey Jr. 

February 5 @ TACAW: Kevin Fedarko, journalist renowned for his exploration of the Southwest and his advocacy for environmental conservation.  He is the author of “The Emerald Mile” and “A Walk in the Park.”

February 12 @ Paepcke Auditorium: Lauren Groff, novelist and short story writer named one of the 100 most influential people by TIME in 2024. Her most recent novel is “The Vaster Wilds.”

28th Season Lineup

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Winter Words Virtual Pass

VIRTUAL SEASON PASS

Individual In-Person Winter Words Tickets

EVENT TICKETS

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Tickets will be available for purchase in December.

Please contact Haley.Rieveschl@aspeninstitute.org with any questions.

American playwright, novelist, and screenwriter
Ayad Akhtar
McNeal
Wednesday, January 29
In-person & Livestreamed
Renowned journalist and author
Kevin Fedarko
A Walk in the Park
Wednesday, February 5
In-Person & Livestreamed
Novelist and one of TIME's most influential people in 2024
Lauren Groff
The Vaster Wilds
Wednesday, February 12
In-person and Livestreamed

FAQ & Event Facts

General

How do I attend?

There are a few options for joining the 28th season of Winter Words (2025):

  • Tickets will be available for two in-person events at Paepcke Auditorium in Aspen and one in-person event at TACAW in Basalt
  • A virtual season pass will be available for all three events. Pricing information coming soon!

What are the ticketing options?

In-person tickest will be available to the two in-person events at Paepcke Auditorium in Aspen and one in-person event at TACAW in Basalt.

A virtual season pass will be available to view all three events via livestream.

Pricing coming soon!

Registration coming soon!

More information coming soon!

Virtual pass information coming soon!

Access details will be provided by Aspen Words prior to the event.

Please contact Aspen Words at 970-925-3122 or via email Haley.Rieveschl@aspeninstitute.org with additional needs.

Where will I be able to access the virtual events?

All virtual event registrants will receive a personal link and passcode to access the Winter Words author talks. Look for an email from Aspen Words: aspenwords@aspeninstitute.org

What are your Covid-19 health and safety standards for in-person events?

Please visit our health and safety standards page here.

Past Seasons

2024

Links coming soon!

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