Albert Schweitzer Celebrations

Photo | Loey Ringquist

ALBERT SCHWEITZER SESQUICENTENNIAL CONVOCATION
FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS

“The only thing of importance, when we depart, will be the traces of love we have left behind.” – Albert Schweitzer

The community is invited to a series of free events and the official declaration of “Albert Schweitzer Day” to celebrate the 76th anniversary of Albert Schweitzer’s visit to Aspen for Goethe Bicentennial Convocation in 1949, as well as the German polymath’s 150th birthday. Schweitzer was a philosopher, musician, physician, theologian, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient whose seminal visit to Aspen helped lay the foundation for the community’s growth as a hub of culture and humanistic ideas.

Join partners for a two-day celebration with a film, special organ performance, discussions, and merriment in the spirit of Albert Schweitzer leading up to the City of Aspen and Pitkin County’s joint Declaration of “Albert Schweitzer Day” on July 1st!

Events presented by Aspen Historical Society, Aspen Community Church, TACAW, Alchemy Charitable Foundation, Greg & Maureen Poschman, John Dougherty, Lachlan Forrow and The Aspen Institute.

JUNE 30 at TACAW

6:30 pm, The Rise of the Street Medicine Movement
Short film screening, presentation and Q & A with Street Medicine Institute Founder, Dr. Jim Withers.
Doors at 5:30 pm; film at 6:30
Complimentary appetizers and cash bar
Please click here to RSVP for June 30

JULY 1 in ASPEN

4pm, Aspen Community Church
Organ Concert featuring a selection of pieces by Johann Bach performed by Schweitzer scholar Dr. James Welch

5pm, optional guided walk to Aspen Historical Society’s Wheeler/Stallard Museum
Light refreshments will be provided starting at 5 pm

5:30 pm, Wheeler/Stallard Museum
Join proclamation of “Albert Schweitzer Day” from The City of Aspen and Pitkin County  in recognition of his enduring inspiration to the Roaring Fork Valley community and the world.

The Second Coming of Albert Schweitzer book launch and discussion with author Paul Andersen and special guests

6:30 pm, Wheeler/Stallard Museum
Keynote with Dr. Jim Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute, on his journey as a humanitarian

Please RSVP for July 1 by emailing programs@aspenhistory.org with your name and the number of people in your party. Seating is limited, first come, first served.