Join ACES for inspiring evening talks where adventurers and storytellers share powerful journeys, discoveries, and connections to the natural world. Sponsored by the Aspen Chamber Resort Association.
Potbelly Perspectives 2026 Lineup:
The Ashcrofters' Legacy: Stories of Mountain Joy and Mentorship with Dave and Sherry Farny" | January 14, 2026 from 6–7pm
Flavor Hunter: Where Great Flavor Emerges with Barclay Dodge | January 28, 2026 from 6–7pm
Guatemala: Land of Eternal Spring with Patricia Goudvis | February 11, 2026 from 6–7pm
The Thorny Path: A Mountain Boy's Quest to Sail Around the World with Nick Devore | March 11, 2026 from 6–7pm
Aspen Chamber Resort Association and Aspen Center for Environmental Studies are pleased to announce our partnership for the Potbelly Perspective series for winter 2026. Since the release of the Destination Management Plan, ACRA has focused on ensuring visitors to Aspen enjoy our community in a responsible and respectful manner, preserving small town character and building community which aligns closely with the objectives of the Potbelly Perspectives speaker series. The community members that participate in the Potbelly Perspective speaker series are seasoned travelers, visiting unique destinations and coming back home to share their stories. The synergy between Potbelly Perspectives and ACRA’s Destination Management initiatives is really exciting and we are very pleased to partner with ACES to bring this series to life this winter.
