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May 30, 2006
Filmfest Gears Up for 28th Annual Fall Festival
The Aspen Filmfest just issed the below press release:
May 30, 2006 (Aspen, Colo.) - Timed to a rainbow of changing fall foliage, Aspen Filmfest's 28th edition kicks off September 26 - October 1 at Aspen's historic Wheeler Opera House, Carbondale's Crystal Theatre, and the Springs Theatre in Glenwood Springs.
Considered this mountain resort's favorite fall party, Aspen Filmfest attracts movie lovers from around the country eager to preview some of the season's most anticipated releases, alongside acclaimed hits from the international festival circuit. They will also enjoy Aspen Filmfest's annual centerpiece, the Independent by Nature Award. Recent tributes have celebrated such film luminaries as Rob Reiner, Michael Douglas, Anjelica Huston and William H. Macy. Other special presentations including a family program round out the program.
Discussing Aspen Filmfest's growth, executive director Laura Thielen observes: "Increasingly, we're becoming a destination festival for people seeking a high quality mix of features, documentaries, and special presentations in a truly spectacular setting. For many movie lovers, Filmfest offers the key ingredients of a wonderful time: great movies, great restaurants and lodges, and magical scenery. Our audience treasures Filmfest as a 'small town' event in the best, most genuine sense of the word — we're manageable, affordable, and above all, convivial and fun."
Recent Aspen Filmfest audiences have had the pleasure of mingling with actors and directors like Kathy Bates, Felicity Huffman, Sydney Pollock (Tootsie), Bob Rafelson (Five Easy Pieces), and William Friedkin (The French Connection). Morgan Spurlock (SuperSize Me), Zana Briski (Born Into Brothels), and Jeff Katz (Spellbound) are just a few who have brought their documentaries to Aspen in advance of receiving Oscar accolades. Filmfest participants have been among the first to see critical hits like Capote, Transamerica, The Squid and the Whale, The Station Agent, The Best of Youth, Motorcycle Diaries, Tarnation, and more.
The complete festival program will be announced right after Labor Day. Tickets go on sale September 19 through the Wheeler Box Office in Aspen and other locations. For more information on this and other Aspen Filmfest events and programs, please visit www.aspenfilm.org.
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May 25, 2006
Delta Air Lines Announces Largest Winter Ski Schedule Ever With Service to 11 Destinations
Here is the latest press release from Delta regarding their winter ski schedule.
New service to Montrose/Telluride solidifies Delta’s position as a leading carrier to ski destinations throughout the West
ATLANTA, May 24, 2006 – Delta Air Lines this winter will offer customers more choices for ski vacations than ever before with new and expanded service to and from 11 exciting ski destinations throughout the western United States and Canada. Delta’s newest ski destination of Telluride Colo. will be served daily between Montrose/Telluride and Salt Lake City, and on Saturdays between
Montrose/Telluride and Delta’s largest hub in Atlanta. Additionally, Delta will add daily nonstop service between Atlanta and Steamboat Springs, Colo.Delta will also expand service between Salt Lake City and Aspen, Colo., and between Atlanta and Bozeman, Mont., Jackson Hole, Wyo. and Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Delta has always offered our ski aficionados access to several popular ski destinations and this ski season we’ll be offering more than ever before,” said Bob Cortelyou, Delta’s vice president of network planning. “Because the ski destinations are accessible from all three of our major hubs - including Salt Lake City which is a ski destination in itself – Delta customers worldwide can reach any of these fantastic ski destinations with just one stop.
The new service to Montrose/Telluride provides customers with Delta’s first access to this premier ski area, home to some of the most challenging and scenic skiing in the U.S.” said Cortelyou. “The addition of Montrose/Telluride to our ski destination portfolio solidifies Delta’s place as a leading carrier for skiing enthusiasts throughout the world.”
Delta’s new service to Montrose/Telluride from Salt Lake City will be operated by Delta Connection carrier SkyWest using quiet and comfortable Bombardier regional jets. Saturday service from Atlanta will operate with an MD-88 aircraft. This new service complements the return of seasonal service between Cincinnati and Jackson Hole and Vail, Colo.; and between Atlanta and Vail and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Year-round service already operates between Salt Lake City and Aspen, Bozeman, Durango, Colo., Calgary, Jackson Hole, Reno/Lake Tahoe and Vancouver, and between Atlanta and Reno/Lake Tahoe.
Flights to Delta’s ski destinations are now available for sale to customers on delta.com. A complete schedule of new and returning service to Delta’s ski destinations is as follows:
Delta’s new service to Montrose/Telluride:
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Service | Begins |
| 1593 | Atlanta at 9:15 a.m. | Montrose at 11:04 a.m. | Saturdays | Dec. 23 |
| 1594 | Montrose at 11:55 a.m. | Atlanta at 4:55 p.m. | Saturdays | Dec. 23 |
| 40381 | Salt Lake City at 9:30a.m. | Montrose at 10:33 a.m. | Saturdays | Dec. 23 |
| 40391 | Montrose at 11:05 a.m. | Salt Lake City at 12:08 p.m. | Saturdays | Dec. 23 |
| 40401 | Salt Lake City at 11:00 a.m. | Montrose at 12:03 p.m. | Daily except Saturday | Dec. 21 |
| 40401 | Montrose at 1:12 p.m. | Salt Lake City at 2:15 p.m. | Daily except Saturday | Dec. 21 |
| 40401 | Salt Lake City at 1:05 p.m. | Montrose at 2:08 p.m. | Saturdays | Dec. 23 |
| 40401 | Montrose at 3:05 p.m. | Salt Lake City at 4:08 p.m. | Saturdays | Dec. 23 |
Delta’s additional seasonal service to Steamboat/Hayden:
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Service | Begins |
| 1735 | Atlanta at 9:45 a.m. | Steamboat at 11:34 a.m. | Daily | Dec. 23 |
| 1734 | Steamboat at 12:20 p.m. | Atlanta at 5:28 p.m. | Daily | Dec. 23 |
| 48561 | Salt Lake City at 11:10 a.m. | Steamboat at 12:11 p.m. | Daily | Dec. 16 |
| 48571 | Steamboat at 1:00 p.m. | Salt Lake City at 2:12 p.m. | Daily | Dec. 16 |
| 48581 | Salt Lake City at 1:05 p.m. | Steamboat at 2:06 p.m. | Daily | Dec. 16 |
| 48591 | Steamboat at 3:05 p.m. | Salt Lake City at 4:17 p.m. | Daily | Dec. 16 |
Delta’s additional seasonal service to Aspen1:
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Service | Begins |
| 4046 | Salt Lake City at 9:44 a.m. | Aspen at 10:45 a.m. | Daily | Dec. 16 |
| 4047 | Aspen at 11:20 a.m. | Salt Lake City at 12:25 p.m. | Daily | Dec. 16 |
Delta’s additional seasonal service to Calgary:
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Service | Begins |
| 799 | Atlanta at 9:30 a.m. | Calgary at 12:15 p.m. | Saturdays | Dec. 23 |
| 772 | Calgary at 1:15 p.m. | Atlanta at 7:25 p.m. | Saturdays | Dec. 23 |
Delta’s additional seasonal service to Jackson Hole:
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Service | Begins |
| 1403 | Atlanta at 11:40 a.m. | Jackson Hole at 2:00 p.m. | Wed. and Sat. | Dec. 23 |
| 1404 | Jackson Hole at 2:50 p.m. | Atlanta at 8:20 p.m. | Wed. and Sat. | Dec. 23 |
| 1545 | Cincinnati at 9:50 a.m. | Jackson Hole at 11:30 a.m. | Saturdays | Dec. 16 |
| 1546 | Jackson Hole12:30 p.m. | Cincinnati at 5:45 p.m. | Saturdays | Dec. 16 |
| 1698* | Salt Lake City at 11:24 a.m. | Jackson Hole at 12:24 p.m. | Daily | Dec. 16 |
| 1699* | Jackson Hole at 1:15 p.m. | Salt Lake City at 2:11 p.m. | Daily | Dec. 16 |
Delta’s seasonal service to Bozeman:
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Service | Begins |
| 1439 | Atlanta at 10:45 a.m. | Bozeman at 1:20 p.m. | Wed. and Sat. | Dec. 23 |
| 1438 | Bozeman at 2:05 p.m. | Atlanta at 7:42 p.m. | Wed. and Sat. | Dec. 23 |
Delta’s seasonal service to Vail:
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Service | Begins |
| 1559 | Atlanta at 9:48 a.m. | Vail at 11:25 a.m. | Daily | Dec. 21 |
| 1558 | Vail at 12:20 p.m. | Atlanta at 5:24 p.m. | Daily | Dec. 21 |
| 1667 | Cincinnati at 10:45 a.m. | Vail at 12:05 p.m. | Saturdays | Dec. 23 |
| 1668 | Vail at 1:05 p.m. | Cincinnati at 6:00 p.m. | Saturdays | Dec. 23 |
Delta’s additional service to Vancouver:
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Service | Begins |
| 1741 | Atlanta at 7:00 p.m. | Vancouver at 9:30 p.m. | 4x Weekly | Dec. 14 |
| 1740 | Vancouver at 7:15 a.m. | Atlanta at 2:45 p.m. | 4x Weekly | Dec. 15 |
Delta Air Lines (Other OTC: DALRQ) is one of the world’s fastest growing international carriers with more than 50 new international routes added or announced in the last year. Delta offers flights to 447 destinations in 96 countries on Delta, Delta Shuttle, the Delta Connection carriers and its worldwide partners. In summer 2006, Delta plans to offer customers more destinations and departures between the U.S., Europe, India and Israel than any global airline*, including service on 11 new transatlantic routes from its Atlanta and New York-JFK hubs. Delta also is a major carrier to Mexico, South and Central America and the Caribbean, with nearly 40 routes announced, added or applied to serve since Jan. 1, 2005. Delta's marketing alliances also allow customers to earn and redeem SkyMiles on more than 14,000 flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta is a founding member of SkyTeam, a global airline alliance that provides customers with extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.
*From the US, based on July 2006 OAG.
A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on Delta Connection carriers SkyWest and Atlantic Southeast Airlines.
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May 12, 2006
ASPEN FILMFEST'S Summer Scene Stealer
The latest press release from the Aspen Filmfest.
It's no secret that the summer arts and culture "to-do" list is a mile long during Aspen's busiest season, but there is one event everyone will be talking about. Sure to steal the spotlight is Aspen Filmfest's Best in Show, a one-of-a-kind celebrity-infused public art event.
Aspen Filmfest is unleashing the talents of celebrity artists to paint life-size Labrador retrievers. The dogs will be displayed throughout Aspen and neighboring communities before being auctioned off, with proceeds supporting Aspen Filmfest's year-round youth education programs. Celebrities already signed-on to showcase their artistic talents include Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Candice Bergen, Ed Bradley, Pierce Brosnan, Mariah Carey, Kevin Costner, Snoop Dogg, Sally Field, Morgan Freeman, Goldie Hawn, Salma Hayek, Anjelica Huston, Don Johnson, Nick Lachey, Joaquin Phoenix, Bob Rafelson, celebrity chef Rachel Ray, Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon, Joel Schumacher and Jill St. John.
Organized by Aspen Filmfest - the non-profit arts organization that brings big name talent, movie debuts, festivals and film series to Aspen - Best in Show Labradors will launch June 14th at an official Press & Adoption Party, followed by a feature in the 4th of July parade down Main Street. The "star" dogs will then be auctioned off on August 1st in Aspen - the proceeds of which will support Aspen Filmfest's extensive year-round youth education programs.
For those not able to attend the benefit auction, additional celebrity dogs will be auctioned off-online-through Charity Folks (www.charityfolks.com) September 4 - 20, 2006. Look for Aspen Filmfest's Best in Show splash page on the Charity Folks website starting in June.
Aspen Filmfest's Best in Show is generously supported by the following businesses and individuals: Susan Horsey, Bob Klineman, Brady Foundation, Stewart Title, Ellen Hunt, Basalt Bistro, Isberian Rug Company, Aspen Moving & Storage, High Tone Automotive, Lynda Palevsky, Ingrid Antoni Designs, Mark Richards, Hidden Jewel, Bloomingbird's, North of Nell, BJ Adams, SnuggleMe.com, The Silvertree Hotel, Epicurious, Elizabeth Foundation, Roaring Fork Lodging Company, Mason & Morse, and Otten Johnson Robinson et al.
A non-profit organization presenting festivals, film series, and youth education programs year-round, Aspen Filmfest is made possible in part by the generosity of the Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Kaye Foundation, City of Aspen, Town of Snowmass Village, Town of Basalt, and Reel People: The Friends of Aspen Filmfest. For more information on Aspen Filmfest and its programs, please contact 970.925.6882 or visit www.aspenfilm.org.
Thank you very much for your time. For more information, please contact Jennifer Slaughter at 970.925.6882 x 103 or publicity@aspenfilm.org. Recently completed celebrity painted dogs can be viewed at www.aspenfilm.org.
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May 09, 2006
Sailing in Aspen/Snowmass - Roaring Fork Valley
Lise Adams a Local Vacation Expert enjoys sailing in the summer - she says:
My favorite summer activity is going sailing at Ruedi Reservoir in Basalt (12 miles from Aspen / Snowmass). The reservoir is never crowded with boats.
The water is cold, but family's love to fish, hike, bike, sea kayak, sail, motor boat, wave runner, water skiing, camp, and picnic up there. In addition the 14 mile drive along the frying pan river is beautiful. This is also one of the local favorite road rides. You will see typical farm animals, deer and long horn sheep along the way. The pass to Eagle (through Meredith) can be a rough mountain bike ride, but also fun.
When driving up to Ruedi Reservoir you first see Ruedi Dam and shortly after that a few hundred feet up the road you will see the main boat launch, camping and a picnic area. There are 4 campgrounds along the Reservoir with 81 campsites. There are also 2 boat-launching ramps with 997 acres of recreation surface. The facilities are closed in the winter due the icy snowy weather.
Directions:
On the Fryingpan River about 15 miles east of Basalt, Colorado and 30 miles southeast of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Take State Road 82 about 30 miles south of Glenwood Springs to reach road leading to Basalt. Happy Sailing!
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May 05, 2006
Delta Air Lines Responds to Demand in Aspen / Snowmass by Adding Second Flight to Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY, May 4, 2006 - Due to steady demand from customers, Delta Air Lines will offer customers a second daily flight between Aspen / Snowmass and its Western hub in Salt Lake City, effective July 1, 2006. The service is part of Delta's continued growth in the Salt Lake City hub, as more flights are being added to the more than 100 non-stop destinations that will be served out of Salt Lake City this summer.
"Delta is pleased to continue our growth between key leisure Mountain West destinations and Salt Lake City and to make it easier for customers from around the globe to reach the Rocky Mountains of Aspen / nowmass, to enjoy summer activities such as hiking, mountain biking, golfing or camping," said Bob Cortelyou, vice president, Network and Planning. "We've seen a positive response to the first flight announced in March and are excited to see the desire for increased Delta service to Aspen." ...
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