# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Lost Art of Random Conversations at Explore Books - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Join author and LARC founder Tom Karrel for an interactive conversation celebrating the release of The Lost Art of Random Conversations.About this EventWe’ve never had more ways to communicate, yet many of us are talking less and feeling more disconnected.Join author and LARC founder Tom Karrel for an interactive conversation celebrating the release of The Lost Art of Random Conversations. Drawing from thousands of hours facilitating groups and experiences with strangers across more than 45 countries, Tom explores what happens when we relearn one surprisingly powerful human skill: talking to people we don’t already know.This won’t be quite a traditional author talk. Tom will share stories and ideas from the book, but the audience will also get a small taste of LARC themselves through a simple facilitated conversation experience. Together we’ll explore loneliness and belonging, why spontaneous conversation has become harder, what other cultures can teach us about connection, and what happens to our relationships and communities as more of life moves onto phones, screens, and AI.LARC has deep roots in the Roaring Fork Valley, where Tom first began hosting the conversation experiences that ultimately grew into the movement and book, making Explore a particularly meaningful place to bring the book home.The evening will conclude with audience Q&A, conversation, and a book signing. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aspen/the-lost-art-of-random-conversations-at-explore-books/100001998441879458 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Explore Books and Coffee - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Aspen - **state**: CO - **country**: United States - **location**: Explore Books and Coffee - **lat**: 39.1907955 - **long**: -106.8211299 - **full address**: Explore Books and Coffee, 221 East Main Street, Aspen, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Lost Art of Random Conversations at Explore Books - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3f9c88c4761113555b58de1a9fabfa046d886fba3c5038c28b8049c5471be663-rimg-w1200-h1920-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787263504 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Lost Art of Random Conversations at Explore Books being held? - **A:** The Lost Art of Random Conversations at Explore Books takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Explore Books and Coffee, 221 East Main Street, Aspen, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Lost Art of Random Conversations at Explore Books? - **A:** The Lost Art of Random Conversations at Explore Books is organized by Explore Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Lost Art of Random Conversations at Explore Books is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aspen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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