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The pink panther 1963

Jan 22

2025

Aspen Film Aspen, CO

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with

Alexandra Tarika

Aspen Science Center Educator

and

Officer Pete Walker

Aspen Police Department

moderated by

Nina Gabianelli

Actor + Comedian

The Pink Panther— Happy accidents or stroke of genius?

How accidental is detective work? Guest speakers Alexandra Tarika, Aspen Science Center Educator, and Officer Pete Walker, Aspen Police Department, explore scientific thinking in solving crime and new technology compared with time-honored investigative methods.

With host Nina Gabianelli and short film THE DIAMOND (2022, Sweden). Lock up your diamonds, Aspen; the Pink Panther is in town!

Aspen Film Aspen, CO

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Film Synopsis

The bumbling Inspector Clouseau travels to Rome to catch a notorious jewel thief known as 'The Phantom' before he conducts his most daring heist yet: a priceless diamond with one slight imperfection.

    In this first film of the beloved comic series, dashing European thief Sir Charles Lytton (David Niven) plans to steal a diamond, but he's not the only one with his eyes on the famous jewel known as the "Pink Panther." His nephew George (Robert Wagner) also aims to make off with the gem, and to frame Charles for the crime. Blundering French police inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers) intercedes, but finds his career—and his freedom—jeopardized.

    Photo credit: United Artists

    About the Speaker

    Alex Tarika, ASC Education Manager, joined the Aspen Science Center with over seven years of experience teaching science at the middle and high school levels. After graduating from Colorado College in 2012 with a BA in environmental science, she explored education in a variety of settings, including teaching English in Vietnam and guiding naturalist tours with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. These experiences led her to pursue an MA degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Denver, after which she returned to the Roaring Fork Valley to teach science at Aspen Middle School, and later at the Carbondale Community School. Alex loves creating inquiry-based, hands-on learning experiences and watching individuals explore and discover the wonders of science!

    After a thirteen-year career in NYC’s theatre and cabaret scene, Nina decided life didn’t need to be “so hard.” She escaped to the mountains, and for the past 25 years, she has called the Roaring Fork Valley her home. Although most recognized for her years at the infamous Crystal Palace Theatre Restaurant, or as the face of Aspen Historical Society, Nina has proudly performed with every theatre company in the Valley. Nina is also a founding member of Consensual Improv. She also holds several local honors: 2020 Wintersköl Queen, 2023 “Devy Ordinary” Award winner for Excellence in Customer Service and National Anthem singer for the FIS World Cup Races, Pro Cycling Tours and Aspen’s Annual 4th of July Parade celebration. She is thrilled to be a recognized leader in a community that supports her passions and allows her to grow as an actor, comedienne, singer, hiker, fly fisherwoman and skier!