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July 27, 2006

The Snowmass Wellness Experience features all-star line-up of speakers, events, and healthy fun August 4-6, 2006

Snowmass Village has sent out the latest information on the Snowmass Wellness Experience:

Yoga, chocolate, swing dancing, Martha Stewart's Apprentice, and the spirit of the Tour De France all converge this year at The Snowmass Wellness Experience. In its 3rd year, the Snowmass Wellness Experience August 4-6 has narrowed its focus, expanded its adventurous spirit, and pulled together an incredible weekend dedicated to exploring the topics of fitness, nutrition, and spirituality. Weekend tickets that include access to all daily speakers and activities offer an incredible value at only $25/day.

"This year we have narrowed the focus of the event to those three categories, and in so doing have been able to offer very high caliber experts and unique activities," says event director Josh Behrman. "You can come to learn something from a top expert in the field, but you can also come to have a lot of fun."

The Snowmass Wellness Experience kicks off on Friday night with a special "Swing into Wellness Presented By Vitamin Cottage" evening at the Brothers Grille Fanny Hill Tent that includes a dinner sponsored by health food grocer Vitamin Cottage. An organic wine tasting and natural foods dinner specially prepared by The Silvertree Hotel's Executive Chef Jason Friendy are followed by the tunes of Fraga, a 10-piece cabaret-style band that will have guests dancing and grooving to 1920's jazz, Cuban flair, and Jamaican beats. The cost of this evening is just $45/person or only $40/person for weekend ticket holders and includes a goodie bag with gifts worth $40 from Vitamin Cottage.

Saturday and Sunday offer a non-stop schedule of lectures and workshops at the Snowmass Conference Center, yoga and pilates classes, cooking demonstrations, guided nature hikes, and more. From 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, attendees can sample diverse topics ranging from altitude fitness to sleeplessness to meditation to raw food diets. Various cooking demonstrations will be held as well as fitness classes, hikes, and bike rides. Eight different yoga instructors will hold classes in tents on Fanny Hill Tent, with the final class each day dedicated to the heavenly combination of yoga and chocolate. In addition, over 35 vendors will be set up on the Mall exhibiting everything from salt rocks to sport therapy to healthy gourmet barbecue sauces to a massage table.

Whether you're looking to design the bedroom of your dreams, find out how to cultivate perfect health and meditation, ride with a fitness expert, or learn about healthy eating and living, the Snowmass Wellness Experience offers an unbeatable combination of adventure, rejuvenation, and education at this year's event.

Featured speakers include:

Nutrition
Celebrity Chef Cat Cora is the only woman to ever win the Food Network's Iron Chef America title and was recently featured on NBC's week-long Celebrity Cooking Showdown. She boasts a distinguished and still-rising career and will demonstrate healthy cooking tips and nutritional advice.

Celebrity Chef Kendra Wilcox has served as personal chef for Ralph Lauren and has a natural food product line that is a staple in her Southwest French Fusion cuisine. Her products have been aired on the Food Network's Barbecue with Bobby Flay and as a healthy gourmet chef in The Robb Report.

Chef Dava Parr is an organic chef, food writer, nutritional therapist, cooking instructor, international restaurant owner, and owner of Fresh & Wyld, a valley-wide home delivery service of organic, locally grown meats, produce and flowers.

Additional Nutrition speakers include: Brigitte Mars (Raw Foods), Seth Braun (Integrative Nutrition Approach), Ricki McKenna (Oils and Fats).

Fitness
Chris Carmichael is the long-time coach of cancer survivor and seven-time Tour de France Champion Lance Armstrong, whom he has coached since 1990. His coaching and consulting skills are in high demand across diverse sports and top sporting events. Glean tips on fitness and outlook from this international fitness guru.

Dawna Stone is the first ever winner of Martha Stewart's Apprentice, and comes to Snowmass as publisher of Her Sports magazine where she spreads the message that anyone can enjoy a more active, healthy lifestyle.

Sue Frederick has led extreme survival courses for Outward Bound, served as Vice President of Content for Healthshop.com and Delicious Magazine, and is author of several motivational works. She'll speak on The Top 10 Reasons to Stop Facing Reality which offers a new way to think about life and work.

Dr. Robert Roach, Ph.D., is a internationally recognized expert on high altitude medicine and physiology. He has published over 100 scholarly articles and books. His special expertise is in high altitude physiology and exercise and he has coached world champion runners and serves as a consultant to many running and exercise related projects.

Additional Fitness speakers include: Rick Freeman of the Chopra Center (balancing perfect health), blind athlete Nancy Stevens (Jumpstart your Heart)

Spirituality
Debbie Ford is a renowned speaker and #1 New York Times best-selling author, whose books and tapes have sold more than 1 million copies in twenty-six languages. She is an internationally recognized expert in the field of personal transformation. A repeat guest on Oprah and Good Morning America, Ford will focus on personal transformation and how shifting your perception can change your life for ever.

Hal Dwoskin is author of the NYT bestseller "The Sedona Method," which examines how to let go of fear, stress, and bad habits. He is co-founder of Sedona Training Associates, a featured faculty member at Esalen and the Omega Institute, and an internationally respected speaker and educator who will share his scientifically-verified method for overcoming negative emotions and fears.

Dr. Barry Bittman is a neurologist, author, international speaker, award-winning producer/director and inventor. As CEO and Medical Director of the Mind-Body Wellness Center, a comprehensive, interdisciplinary outpatient medical facility in Meadville, PA., Dr. Bittman has pioneered a new paradigm for treating the "whole person" and will discuss this approach at the event.

Dr. Michael Weissberg is a M.D. Professor and Vice-chair in the University of Colorado School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and he will speak on sleeplessness and sleep disorders. He has a diplomas from the American Board of Sleep Medicine and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is the Psychiatric Director at The Sleep Center and Boulder Community Hospital.
Additional Spirituality speakers include: Ed and Deb Shapiro (Meditation), Helena Messenger (Multidimensional Healing), and Deana Radaj (creating the perfect bedroom mood for sleep and romance)

Wellness Activities also include: Wellness hikes with Laurel Dewey and Lynn Ruoff, outdoor fitness and meditation classes with: Rick Freeman (Meditation), Megan Bly Humphries (Anusara Yoga), Ted Macblane (Pilates), Aaron King (Vinyasa Flow Yoga), David Romanelli (Yoga and Chocolate), Fran Page (Integrative Yoga), River Morgan (Restorative Yoga), Annie Bolinger (Pilates), Carmichael Training Systems Bike Ride, and spa services available through the Snowmass Club.

For a full schedule and list of all presenters, visit www.snowmasswellness.com. Tickets are only $25/day and include goodie bags worth well over the cost of admission filled with organic and natural products from Asics, Yogi Tea, Aveeno, Cascadian Farms, Frownies, Onesta and Lavera. Prize drawings for items such a George Foreman Grill or Donna Karan gift baskets will be held throughout the weekend as well. For media information & speaker interviews, please contact Allison Johnson at aj@snowmasspress.com or (970) 704-9988.

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July 25, 2006

ASPEN FILMFEST HONORS HARRISON FORD WITH INDEPENDENT BY NATURE AWARD

Here is the latest press release from the Aspen Filmfest:

Aspen Filmfest will honor Harrison Ford with its annual Independent by Nature Award at this year's 28th fall festival in recognition of the tremendous contribution Ford has made to modern cinema. The evening tribute will take place Saturday, September 30 at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen and will be followed by a dinner at The Little Nell.

Aspen Filmfest executive director, Laura Thielen, observes, "As a performer and producer who has worked on an amazing array of projects, Harrison Ford has created extraordinary characters who have become memorable touchstones in film culture. He's a real trailblazer who makes going to the movies a great adventure!"

An Oscar and multiple Golden Globe nominee, Ford has proven over decades of work (including 39 feature films) that he is the action hero, the tentative romantic, the deeply committed cop and so much more. Some of his standout performances include films like Blade Runner, The Devil's Own, Sabrina, The Fugitive, Frantic, Working Girl, Witness, The Mosquito Coast, and of course, the Star Wars and Indiana Jones trilogies. In addition, Ford has worked with some of the greatest American directors: Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Peter Weir, Mike Nichols and Ridley Scott just to name a few.

The Independent by Nature Award recognizes a film artist, whose body of work has redefined the movie experience. Past recipients of the award include Anjelica Huston, Sydney Pollack, William H. Macy, Bob Rafelson, Michael Douglas and Rob Reiner.

Aspen Filmfest runs September 26 - October 1 in Aspen, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The complete program will be available at www.aspenfilm.org by September 8. Tickets go on sale to the general public September 19.

Check vacation packages to Aspen, Colorado for this event.

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July 21, 2006

Swing Into Wellness

Here is the latest event posting from the Town of Snowmass Village:

There is limited capacity for Friday, August 4, Swing Into Wellness Presented by Vitamin Cottage, so I wanted to bring it to your attention to make sure you don't miss out. See the attached ad describing this fabulously fun evening in the Brothers Grille Tent. With a cabaret style big band, organic 3-course prix fixe dinner, organic wine flights, and a free $40 goodie bag for advance reservations ... all for only $45... you can't miss!!! Only $40 with your Snowmass Wellness Experience ticket.

If you do plan to attend, best to make your reservation by this weekend. And don't forget to check out www.snowmasswellness.com for a full Snowmass Wellness Experience schedule, another tremendous value at only $25/day. Nutrition, Fitness and Spiritual workshops with Chris Carmichael (Lance Armstrong's coach), Cat Cora (Food Network's First Female Iron Chef America), Debbie Ford (#1 Best Selling Holistic Healing Author), Dawna Stone (Martha Stewart's Apprentice Winner & Motivational Speaker) plus sessions by experts in Altitude Fitness, The Sedona Method, Sleep Deprivation, Organic Cooking, and more. Classes which would typically cost about $300-500/day for just $25/day, you owe it to yourself and your good health to check it out. Yoga classes, Snowmass Club Spa massages & facials, CTS cycling, mountain meditations and a full Wellness Expo round out the weekend.

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July 19, 2006

Snowmagical Family Festival Celebrates 25 Years

July 28-30 in Snowmass Village, Colorado

Here is the lates press release from Snowmass Village:

(Snowmass Village, CO) Snowmass is renowned as a premier winter destination for the family. With free family activities, convenient lodging, and a mountain of adventures ranging from mountainboarding to a rodeo to campfire sing-alongs, Snowmass is a summer haven for families. Celebrating 25 years this summer is the Snowmagical Family Fun Fest, a free weekend event that has long been hailed as the cornerstone of the Snowmass summer.

"The Snowmagical Family Fun Fest is one of the best family festivals in the region, and we are proud to welcome its 25th anniversary this year," says Snowmass Village Marketing Director Susan Hamley. "If you're looking for a beautiful mountain resort to make memories of a lifetime with your kids, this is a magical weekend to head to the cooler mountains for a family getaway. Best of all, all daytime performances and workshops are absolutely free."

The Snowmagical Family Fun Fest, which has brought in crowds as larges as 5,000-strong, boasts three free days of high caliber entertainment by national performers. From professional Disney magician Terry Ward to ventriloquist Wayne Francis to award-winning storyteller Denise Berry-Hanna, the Snowmass Village Mall is packed with back-to-back performances and non-stop activities.

During the day families can participate in everything from juggling and magic workshops to face painting to being a part of the madcap antics of such talented performers as Mysto the Magi, the Firehouse Circus, Mike T., and a whole team of Colorado performers. The evenings are filled with special events such as an outdoor showing of the movie ET, a magical dine-around with magicians in participating restaurants, and a late-evening magic cabaret show. Special exhibits such as local fire trucks and the Aspen Safety Trailer add a dimension of learning for kids as well.

"It's a huge, affordable, family-oriented weekend," says event organizer Doc Eason, who has run the festival for 25 years and is a renowned magician in his own right. "And when I say family, I don't mean there's a bunch of clowns running around for toddlers. These are national multi-level entertainers and performances that will appeal to the biggest and littlest kid in every family. It's outstanding family entertainment in a beautiful resort at a great time of year to head to the mountains."

For Doc Eason, the Snowmagical Family Fun Fest has been a 25-year labor of love. Originally begun in 1981 as the Magic & Puppet Festival, the event went through various incarnations and precarious times over the past quarter century. Twice the festival was almost cancelled, including one year where Doc Eason personally raised enough money to ensure its survival.

"The festival is a beloved entity both for audiences and performers alike and it was really important to keep it going," says Eason. "The performers are working for a pittance of their normal rates, but they have such a great time and know they will have really receptive audiences."

Along with Doc Eason, veteran performers Jim Jackson and Denise Berry Hanna have been with the festival from the start, as has the Snowmass Wildcat Fire District, which Eason calls a great supporter of the community and the event.

The Snowmagical Family Fun Fest has come a long way from its humble beginnings to reach this quarter century milestone and boasts the strongest line-up of shows and activities ever.

For a full schedule of festival shows and lodging specials, please visit www.snowmassvillage.com. For media information, please contact Allison Johnson at aj@snowmasspress.com or (970) 704-9988.

For more information on lodging packages visit Stay Aspen Snowmass

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July 18, 2006

WHAT'S NEW AT ASPEN/SNOWMASS

Here is the latest news from Aspen Skiing Company:

Snowmass -
The renaissance of Snowmass continues this season with the sleek, new eight-person Elk Camp Gondola - bringing guests from the new base village to the top of the Elk Camp Meadows in 8.5 minutes. Combined with last season's new Village Express six-pack and Sky Cab gondola, the lift network at Snowmass promises to whisk you up the mountain almost as fast as you can come down! Other on-mountain upgrades for 2006-2007 include a new and improved terrain park and halfpipe area while future projects such as the new Elk Camp Meadows activity center and the new Sam's Knob restaurant are just a season away.

With development underway on the new base village at Snowmass, families and guests alike will soon be able to enjoy a 25,000-square-foot adventure center, a 15,000 square-foot conference space and 64,000 square feet of shops, pubs and restaurants - all connected to the upper village by a two-minute gondola ride via the new Sky Cab.

Aspen -
After decades of faithful service, the Aspen Mountain gondola has received a complete overhaul with, most notably, 147 new Swiss made cabins, hung during the Spring of 2006. The new six-person cabins offer more interior space and floor-to-ceiling windows to soak in the surrounding vistas before plunging down the slopes.

Highlands -
Unveiled last season, the Deep Temerity triple chair at Aspen Highlands serves up some of the steepest lift-serviced skiing and riding in North America - opening up hundreds of acres of gladed and powdery terrain that, until now, remained inaccessible. For 2006-2007 additional acres will be added, solidifying this newly famous region as a must-hit for advanced or expert guests. After burning your way down Deep Temerity's 1,700 vertical feet, you'll find the speedy 7.3-minute ride back to the top a welcome respite.

Buttermilk -
As the undisputed home of the ESPN Winter X Games through 2010, Buttermilk's terrain park delivers the big features that have turned several local kids into both Olympians and X Games super stars. Outside of the park and pipe, Buttermilk remains North America's most ideal family learning destination, serviced primarily by the new West Buttermilk Express detachable quad chairlift as well as hundreds of friendly staff and instructors.

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July 17, 2006

US Mountainboarding Championships in Snowmass this weekend

Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Village:

Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Village regrading Blast the Mass Mountain Challenge 2006.

(Snowmass Village, CO) World-class mountain bike racing action returns to Snowmass Village, Colorado with race number 5 in the Yeti Cycles Mountain States Cup Regional Championship Series, the Blast the Mass Mountain Challenge.

The very best Cross-Country, Downhill, Mountain Cross and Super-D riders in the Rocky Mountain region will head to Snowmass Village and its incredible terrain to vie for series points in what is widely regarded as the best series in North America. The competition at this year's event promises to heat up even more with Blast the Mass event being designated by USA Cycling as the official Colorado State Championships. "Blast" will also be a stop on The American Mountain Bike Challenge Series (AMBC) circuit, offering Junior Olympic and National Championship qualifying opportunities for kids and athletes of all ages.

The event kicks off with a "Welcome to Snowmass!" party on Friday night and competition begins Saturday AM with the Big Burn Cross-Country. Riders of all abilities will compete for cash and prizes on this incredible course, which includes some of Colorado's best single track. Immediately following the Big Burn XC is The Fanny Hill Mountain Cross where fearless gravity riders battle head to head on a man made course 4 at a time. Expect plenty of big air and lots of elbow-rubbing action. Capping off Saturday's events is the annual "Biker Bash" on Snowmass Village's concert lawn. Starting at 6PM the party features beer, BBQ and mountain bike video premiers to wow the crowd.

Sunday promises a showcasing of the best downhillers in the Rockies on some of the gnarliest terrain in the world. The Banzai Downhill, held on one of the most challenging and storied DH courses in North America pits competitors against both the clock and the mountain. Riders start at the very top and race to the bottom at breakneck speeds negotiating the steeps of Snowmass in their quest for the fastest run.

Blast the Mass includes two free kid's races and non-competitive rides for the whole family. For more information please visit www.racemsc.com, phone Cycle Cyndicate at 303-432-1519 or email mike@cyclecyndicate.com.

The Yeti Cycles Mountain States Cup Series attracts more than 6,500 competitors and 10,000 spectators annually. Details regarding the series can be found at www.racemsc.com. For more information call (303) 432-1519 or email info@racemsc.com.

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July 12, 2006

This Thursday: New Orleans Funk and Snowmass Club Food

Here are some deals Snowmass Club is offering for this thursday free concert on Fanny Hill in Snowmass Village:

Again, this week Snowmass' Thursday night concert features music from New Orleans. Get your groove on with "Papa Grows Funk": The Funkiest Act in the World's Funkiest Town. Come join your music loving friends on Fanny Hill 6:00 - 8:00 pm for one of the valley's favorite community events. For more information, go here .

And, while you're planning a big Thursday in Snowmass with all your friends, don't forget Snowmass' other favorite gathering spot: Sage at the Snowmass Club. Enjoy the spectacular views from Sage patio before the spectacular views from the concert. Sage offers pre- and post-concert specials, and even delicious takeout from Black Saddle Grille for your prime boogie time.

Specials:
Pre-concert at Sage Bar from 4pm-6pm
"Pay what you like margaritas" and half price cocktails and Bar menu.
Post-concert dinner at Sage Restaurant starting at 8:30pm
$30 3-course prix fixe and 25% off wine list bottles

Takeout from Black Saddle Bar & Grille:
Barbeque To-Go Platters for concerts, picnics, home or the office.
Call 923.9190 to order ahead (if you would like to do takeout, let us know 48 hours in advance).

Be our guest at Sage and then hop on the easy #3 shuttle to the Mall for the concert. Thank you and enjoy the music!

Your friends at the Snowmass Club

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July 11, 2006

2006 Blast the Mass Mountain Challenge brings state championships to Snowmass July 15-16, 2006

Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Village regrading Blast the Mass Mountain Challenge 2006.

(Snowmass Village, CO) World-class mountain bike racing action returns to Snowmass Village, Colorado with race number 5 in the Yeti Cycles Mountain States Cup Regional Championship Series, the Blast the Mass Mountain Challenge.

The very best Cross-Country, Downhill, Mountain Cross and Super-D riders in the Rocky Mountain region will head to Snowmass Village and its incredible terrain to vie for series points in what is widely regarded as the best series in North America. The competition at this year's event promises to heat up even more with Blast the Mass event being designated by USA Cycling as the official Colorado State Championships. "Blast" will also be a stop on The American Mountain Bike Challenge Series (AMBC) circuit, offering Junior Olympic and National Championship qualifying opportunities for kids and athletes of all ages.

The event kicks off with a "Welcome to Snowmass!" party on Friday night and competition begins Saturday AM with the Big Burn Cross-Country. Riders of all abilities will compete for cash and prizes on this incredible course, which includes some of Colorado's best single track. Immediately following the Big Burn XC is The Fanny Hill Mountain Cross where fearless gravity riders battle head to head on a man made course 4 at a time. Expect plenty of big air and lots of elbow-rubbing action. Capping off Saturday's events is the annual "Biker Bash" on Snowmass Village's concert lawn. Starting at 6PM the party features beer, BBQ and mountain bike video premiers to wow the crowd.

Sunday promises a showcasing of the best downhillers in the Rockies on some of the gnarliest terrain in the world. The Banzai Downhill, held on one of the most challenging and storied DH courses in North America pits competitors against both the clock and the mountain. Riders start at the very top and race to the bottom at breakneck speeds negotiating the steeps of Snowmass in their quest for the fastest run.

Blast the Mass includes two free kid's races and non-competitive rides for the whole family. For more information please visit www.racemsc.com, phone Cycle Cyndicate at 303-432-1519 or email mike@cyclecyndicate.com.

The Yeti Cycles Mountain States Cup Series attracts more than 6,500 competitors and 10,000 spectators annually. Details regarding the series can be found at www.racemsc.com. For more information call (303) 432-1519 or email info@racemsc.com.

Lodging Deals for Blast the Mass Mountain Challenge in Snowmass

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July 10, 2006

MC Presents returns antiques show to the Snowmass Village Mall July 14-16

Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Village:

(Snowmass Village, CO) Fifteen years ago, the Snowmass Antique Show began coming to Snowmass annually to fill a need in the valley for high quality decorations and antiques. After a four year hiatus, Snowmass is pleased to welcome back the Snowmass Antique Show under the new management of MC Presents and Mary Nyholm-Vidano and Cynthia Brooks.

"If you live in a ski area, it can be hard to get this level of merchandise without going outside your area to look for it," says Nyholm-Vidano who also runs similar shows in Jackson Hole and Sun Valley. "Here's an opportunity to have it brought to your door. Virtually all the dealers have clientele in the Aspen/Snowmass area so it was natural to want to bring the show back. Snowmass has always been a great and well-attended venue."

Forty highly respected dealers from a 12-state region will descend on the Snowmass Village Mall July 14-16 bringing goods ranging from estate jewelry to fine European and rustic contemporary furniture, to fine art, silver, textiles, vintage posters and more. Many have received national attention in publications such as Architectural Digest, Country Living, Ski Magazine, and HGTV's Garden Series.

"These dealers are nationally recognized and very good," says Nyholm-Vidano, "Some antique shows in this area are very expensive and not for every one. Most important to note is that this show has something for everyone."

The Snowmass Antiques Fair runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday and takes place on the Snowmass Village Mall. Also this weekend is Blast the Mass, the state championships for the National Off-Road Biking Association (see associated press release), so come check out all the action & antiques in Snowmass!

For more information, please contact Mary Nyholm-Vidano (303) 570-9763. For media information, please contact Allison Johnson at aj@snowmasspress.com.

Book your lodging vacation package for the Snowmass Antiques Fair.

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July 07, 2006

Blast the Mass

Snowmass Village, July 13-16, 2006

The prestigious Mountain States Cup seris presented by Yeti Cycles brings the 5th annual Blast the Mass colorado State Championship to Snowmass. Drawing over 1,000 top regional competitors, Blast the Mass launches bikers through extreme downhill, cross country, mountain-cross and super D terrain for regional and state champion titles. Movies, music demonstrations, and awesome viewing locations make this a thrilling experience for friends and family, as well as participants.

Volunteers Needed - to be a part of the team go to cyclecyndicate.com.

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July 05, 2006

Electrifying Music Stage Show Comes to Snowmass July 8

Here is the latest press release from Snowmass:

(Snowmass Village, CO) Snowmass Village continues its tradition of offering high caliber music and entertainment with its first free Massive Music & Movies weekend July 6-8.

"We're thrilled to offer such talented groups as the Mutaytor, Particle, and the Iguanas in these absolutely free performances," says Susan Hamley, Director of Marketing for Snowmass Village. "Snowmass provides great summer value and an appealing weekend destination for visitors. We produce and bring in events, particularly music, to draw people initially. Once they visit and experience the beauty, adventure and other amenities we offer, the likelihood of them returning, regardless of an event, is good. Massive Music & Movies is an integral component toward that goal."

The weekend starts on Thursday July 6, at 6 p.m. on Fanny Hill with a performance by favorite New Orleans Band the Iguanas. Hailing from New Orleans, where Latin and Caribbean music have a long and glorious history of interaction with R&B, blues and jazz, the band formed in 1989 and within a few years had emerged as one of the most popular bands in one of the world's most musical cities. Despite their well-deserved reputation as a party band non pareil, New Orleans' Iguanas have always had a flair for melodies and lyrics as well as grooves.

On Friday, bring your warm blankets and popcorn back to Fanny Hill for an outdoor screening of Grease at dusk (9 p.m.). Saturday evening jams, starting at 6 p.m. with the group Particle and their unique blend of high-octane soundscapes that blend rock & roll, electronica, and funk. This Los Angeles Jam Band formed in 2000 and quickly garnered a following of "Particle People" with their dedication to performing late night sets at such festivals as Bonnaroo. Particle was selling out venues like the Bowery Ballroom in New York City before its first album was ever released.

The absolute highlight of the weekend is the most electrifying and unique act to appear in the entire Valley this summer. The Mutaytor, which takes to the stage at 7:30 p.m., combines 50 tribal drums, live-mixed electronica, fire performers, hoop dancers, aerial artists, John Avila (Oingo Boingo) on bass, Steve Reid (Rippingtons/Supertramp) on percussion, a live horn section, chine parade lions, giant screen visuals, laser lights and a bevy of interactive dancers and performers. This spectacular troupe offers a show that is part hip-grinding techno/retro-funk, part audience-interactive post-modern circus. The act takes drastically-advanced elements of the Grateful Dead, Parliament-Funkadelic, the Crystal Method, Louis Prima and Blue Man Group and throws them directly at spectators as riotous surreal entertainment notable for "turning civilians into rockstars."

ABC Television called them "one of the hottest stage shows in LA," while Music Connection called them "arguably one of the best live shows running on the West Coast." They have been highly lauded by everyone from Universal Studios to Cirque De Soleil to the Special Olympics to the L.A. Lakers, and Snowmass is thrilled to be a stop on their prestigious coast-to-coast summer tour.

The final free Massive Music & Movies weekend August 17- 19 includes singer/songwriter Sonya Kitchell, the Alfred Hitchcock movie Rear Window, and the Grammy-award-winning group Nickel Creek, a word-of-mouth sensation on the progressive bluegrass scene.

For media information, interviews with artists or photos, please contact Allison Johnson at aj@snowmasspress.com.

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