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September 29, 2006
OCTOBER 11-13, 2006 High Profile Resorts and Communities are Taking Action on Global Warming
Here is the latest news release from Aspen Skiing Company:
Presented by: The City of Aspen Canary Initiative
Supported by: Alpine Bank, Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Johnson Controls, Shaw Construction, and Sustainable Travel International
Aspen, Colo, September 14, 2006- Business, government and community leaders from around the country will convene October 11-13th in Aspen, at Aspen Meadows, home of the Aspen Institute, to learn about emerging policies and initiatives underway to stop global warming. The goal for this conference is to provide the models and resources necessary for all sectors of acommunity or organization to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective manner. www.SustainableConferences.com
Surrounded by 14,000 foot peaks and stunning fall colors, resort operators, business leaders, government and non-government entities will immerse in the basic science, challenges, and strategies underway to address our warming climate. Not intended as a scientific debate, this action-oriented conference presents an array of solutions already in the works within leading communities and businesses. Tours, films, presentations, small group workshops and networking receptions will offer chances to learn from and connect directly with national leaders.
Aspen Skiing Company's president & CEO Pat O'Donnell anddirector of environmental affairs Auden Schendler join City of Aspen's Dan Richardson, Stephen Kanipe, anda cadre of progressive leaders and educators from around the country including GreenPrint Denver's Beth Conover, Xanterra Parks and Resorts' Chris Lane, City of Portland's Michael Armstrong, Department of Energy's Doug Seiter, Sentech Inc / State of Hawaii's Jonathan Hurwitch, New Belgium Brewing Company CEO and President Kim Jordan, Burlington Vermonts' Deb Sachs, and Vail Resorts' CEO Rob Katz.
"The city of Aspen released a study that provides the best possible scientific guess as to what will happen to Aspen as a result of climate change. The results are stunning. In a moderate case scenario, which includes emissions reduction, Aspen would experience 6 degrees of warming by 2100, giving us the climate of Los Alamos, and eliminating skiing here. Even by 2050 skiing will be severely hampered, and perhaps gone. I won't even discuss what happens under a 'business as usual' strategy", offers Pat O'Donnell, CEO of Aspen Skiing Company.
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September 27, 2006
New Snow in Aspen & Snowmass
Here are some awesome photos of the new snowfall in Aspen & Snowmass. The photographer is Jeremy Swanson and you can find more of his work at www.aspensnowmass.com.
Don't forget to book your ski vacation package. We have great packages with discounted rates. These deals will only last until December 1, 2006. So book your package today!
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September 22, 2006
Snowfall in Aspen Colorado
The snow is starting to fly in Aspen and Snowmass, Colorado. Don't wait to book your ski vacation package. Stay Aspen Snomwass has some special rates that are available if you book before December 1st. Click here to view this great pre season deal.
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September 20, 2006
Celtic Games bring highlands competitions & celebrations to Snowmass Village for second year: September 23, 2006
Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Village:
(Snowmass Village, CO) If you think summer sports like mountainboarding, distance running, and peak bagging look hard, try repeatedly throwing a 16 foot log end over end, shotputting a 28 pound rock, pitchforking heavy burlap bags and metal weights over a high jump bar, and tossing a handled metal weight like a discus thrower as far as you can -- all in one day.
"The Celtic Games are a great addition to Snowmass' fall schedule," says Susan Hamley, Marketing Director for the town of Snowmass Village. "These competitions are fascinating to watch— and even try if you're brave enough, and the Celtic Games provide the perfect opportunity to get outside and enjoy the fabulous fall weather and gorgeous views in Snowmass. The leaves here are already turning a stunning gold and red."
The Celtic Games, which return to Snowmass Village for a second year on September 23, have defined the word "tough" since 1057 A.D. when Scottish men began testing their strength against each other at highlands gatherings. Originally, the Scotts incorporated into their competitions items available locally, such as a pitchfork, a tree, and stones. Today's games continue these traditions and require unique strength, skill, and endurance, as the athlete typically competes in up to 7 events in one day. In Colorado, highlands games have been held regionally since 1962, and the Rocky Mountain Scottish Athletes association has supported these competitions as the officiating body for over 25 years.
At Snowmass Village, spectators will be treated to the impressive and dramatic competitions of:
The Clachneart or "Stone." Similar to the modern day shotput, competitors must hurl a 16-28 pound stone with one hand. They're given a 7.5 foot run up to a toe board that they're not allowed to touch or cross.
The Weight Throw for Distance. Athletes use a 56# steelyard metal weight with a chain or handle to throw for distance with a 9 foot run-up to a toe board allowed. The most popular style is to spin like a discuss thrower, and the weights are derived from the unit of weight measure in Scotland, where one stone equals 14 pounds.
The Weight over the Bar. This competition involves tossing with only one hand a 56# weight with attached handle over a horizontal bar that is increasingly raised until all but one competitor fails to throw over the top.
The Sheaf Toss. Using a pitchfork, the athletes hurl a 20# burlap bag stuffed with straw over a horizontal bar raised between two standards, which is raised in 1-2 foot increments.
The Caber. The centerpiece of the modern Highland Games, the caber requires strength, balance, and timing. Athletes hoists the caber, a tapered log approximately 16-20 feet long and weighing 60-140#, into cradled hands and attempt to run briefly and heave the caber up and over to ground the heavy end and let the lighter end fall forward.
Each competition offers Women, Men Open Amateur, Men Novice (For locals and newcomers who want to test out their Scottish mettle), Masters (40+ in age), and Lightweight (190 lbs and under) classes. Test your mettle against friends, co-workers, and rival businesses—local competitive spirit is encouraged!
In addition to athletic prowess, this festival also offers music & dance. The Crowlin Ferlies, a bluegrass/old-time/Celtic act featuring members of the Flying Dog Bluegrass Band, Lone Pine Bluegrass Band and Last Minute String Band, perform, as do the Colorado Skye Pipe & Drum Band. Also on hand will be Scottish vendors, wares and food, and different Clans providing information on their heritage.
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September 19, 2006
HARRISON FORD, STEPHEN FREAR'S LATEST FEATURE & NEW DIXIE CHICKS DOCUMENTARY BY BARBARA KOPPLE COMING TO 28TH ANNUAL ASPEN FILMFEST
Here is the latest press release from Aspen Filmfest:
September 7, 2006 (Aspen, Colo.) - The 28th annual Aspen Filmfest runs September 26 through October 1, 2006, in Aspen, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs. For six days this resort valley's favorite fall party will host advance previews of new films and award-winning documentaries from six of seven continents, as well as a tribute to Harrison Ford. With the chance to be among the first in the States to see some films, as well as enjoy highlights from the festival circuit, Aspen audiences will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite feature and documentary. Tickets go on sale to the general public on September 19 and the full schedule (with film descriptions) is available at www.aspenfilm.org. For more information, call 970.925.6882.
Executive director of Aspen Filmfest, Laura Thielen, observes: "Every year we strive to capture and distill the vast movie landscape into a succinct program that will entertain and enthrall. With features and documentaries from the U.S., Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Australia, our lineup is an exciting mix of new work that has been blazing the international circuit. Whether it's a live conversation with Harrison Ford or the first-ever Aboriginal feature, this edition of Aspen Filmfest puts the emphasis on discovering the original in filmmaking."
Harrison Ford
Among this year's highlights, Harrison Ford will be honored with Aspen Filmfest's Independent by Nature Award in recognition of his tremendous contribution to modern cinema. The tribute will take place Saturday, September 30 at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen and will be followed by a benefit dinner at The Little Nell. An Oscar and 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 Blade Runner, Working Girl, Witness, The Mosquito Coast, Sabrina, The Fugitive, Patriot Games, and of course, the Star Wars and Indiana Jones trilogies. In addition, Ford has worked with some of the greatest contemporary directors, including Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Peter Weir, Mike Nichols and Ridley Scott. Past recipients of the Independent by Nature Award include Anjelica Huston, Sydney Pollack, William H. Macy, Bob Rafelson, Michael Douglas and Rob Reiner.
New Documentaries
Musicians, social activists, and humanitarian adventurers dominate the documentaries showing at Aspen Filmfest. Fresh from the Toronto Film Festival, two-time Oscar winner Barbara Kopple and Cecilia Peck's Shut Up and Sing about the Dixie Chicks will make one of its first U.S. bows at the festival. David Leaf and John Scheinfeld delve into the Lennon-Ono archives for their fascinating documentary, The U.S. vs. John Lennon. Making its world premier is Mark Harvey's new timely documentary, A Land out of Time, chronicling oil and gas drilling in the West including Colorado's Roan Plateau. (Both screenings of this film will be followed by a discussion with some of the film's principals.) Already on the short track for Oscar consideration is God Grew Tired of Us. Winner of the Sundance Film Festival's Grand Jury and Audience Awards, Christopher Quinn and Tommy Walker's film follows the inspiring true story of three Sudanese refugees who come to America. Tribeca Film Festival winner Jesus Camp (Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady) delves into the heart - and souls - of America's Evangelical movement. Rounding out the documentary selection are two modern adventure stories imbued with a deep humanitarian spirit and set in geopolitical hotspots: Beyond the Call (Adrian Belic, Ghengis Blues) and the internationally acclaimed Smiling in a War Zone (Simone Aaberg Kaern, Denmark.)
New Features Including Festival Closer, Stephen Frears's THE QUEEN
Another film to have one of its first U.S. screenings at Filmfest is The Queen, the latest from Stephen Frears (Dirty Pretty Things, High Fidelity, Mrs. Henderson Presents). Helen Mirren stars as HM Elizabeth II in this intimate, often acidly funny behind-the-scenes look at the British royal family and the newly elected Tony Blair during the days immediately following the death of Princess Diana.
Other new features include: Starter for Ten (Tom Vaughan, USA/UK), a frequently funny drama about a working class boy's first year at Bristol University starring James McAvoy and executive produced by Tom Hanks. Winner of the Los Angeles Film Festival Audience Award, Ira and Abby (directed by Robert Cary, written by and starring Jessica Westfeldt, Kissing Jessica Stein) offers a sweetly hilarious take on family, fidelity and marriage. (Actors Chris Messina and Judith Light expected.) Days of Glory (Rachid Bouchereb, France) is a gripping WWII tale with a powerful message whose ensemble cast received the Best Actor Award at Cannes Film Festival in May. From France and Israel comes Radu Mihaileanu's moving epic Live and Become, which has been garnering audience awards on the international festival circuit. A hit in its native Denmark, After the Wedding (Susanne Biers) is a sober family drama with surprising twists from the creative team of last year's acclaimed Brothers. Maria Maggenti's Puccini for Beginners offers a lighthearted, quick-witted New York tale about love, commitment and a surprising triangle. A delight at the Cannes Film Festival, Ten Canoes marks a masterful and thoroughly original collaboration between Australian director Rolf de Heer and an Aboriginal community. Screenwriter-turned-director Jeremy Brock's Driving Lessons stars Rupert Grint (of the Harry Potter series), Laura Linney and Julie Walters in a coming-of-age drama about an unlikely friendship. From Argentina comes Daniel Burman's charming Family Law about a grown son who's not quite sure how to follow in his father's impressive footsteps. Erich Khoo's Be with Me is a tender ode to love, destiny and hope from Singapore. Following a time-honored Filmfest tradition, there will be the annual Surprise Film, also making one of its first North American debuts.
Grantors & Sponsors
The 28th annual Aspen Filmfest is grateful for its grantors and sponsors, without which our festival would not be possible. Our generous supporters include Angel Extraordinaire, The Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Kaye Foundation; Grantors, The City of Aspen and Town of Snowmass Village; Presenting Sponsor, The Little Nell; Supporting Sponsor, The Aspen Times; Contributing Sponsor, Aspen Magazine; Hospitality Sponsors, Aspen Alps, Aspen Square, The Boomerang Lodge, The Gant, Hotel Jerome, Little Red Ski Haus, Molly Gibson Lodge, Mountain Chalet, North of Nell and Snowmass Lodging Company; Media Sponsors Aspen Public Radio, KDNK, KSNO, KSPN, Plum TV, and The New York Times. Special thanks also to our Business Contributors BIOTA, Boogies, Colorado Audio Visual, HD Cinema, Isberian Rug Company, Paris Underground, The Travel Agents and words pictures colours graphic design.
Screening in Aspen, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs, tickets for Aspen Filmfest go on sale to the general public on September 19 and the full schedule (with film descriptions) is available at www.aspenfilm.org. For more information, call 970.925.6882.
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 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.
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September 18, 2006
Disc Golf on top of Aspen Mountain
Play the world's highest official disc (Frisbee) golf course - it's a hike and a game all in one fun outing. Offered daily. FREE!
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September 15, 2006
Jazz Aspen Snowmass
This years Jazz fest was a blast! Here are some pictures from the show on Sunday.
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September 13, 2006
Aspen Snowmass Concerts
Here are some photos from the latest concert in Snowmass, Colorado. To learn more about Snowmass Jazz Fest Click Here. Can't wait to see next year's line up.
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September 12, 2006
Wine, Cuisine, and Jazz create unbeatable fall festival in Snowmass
Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Colorado:
(SNOWMASS VILLAGE, CO) – The word “Harvest” means to gather in a crop, and on September 16, the Snowmass Village Rotary gathers in an incredible edible fall crop of food and wine from around the world for tasting at its annual Wine & Jazz Celebration. The Snowmass Village Mall is the place to be on Saturday afternoon for a fine autumn afternoon of wine and culinary tastings to the sounds of favorite local group Network.
The Snowmass Village Rotary hosts this annual fundraiser to increase grant opportunities for local non-profits and youth organizations. "This is a true local event with a splendid mix of fine wines, music, and a showcase of local eateries at a great price," said event organizer and rotarian Martha O’Keefe. "For only $50 you can sample over 50 wines and 15 restaurants, all for a good cause."
This year’s event on the Snowmass Village Mall runs from 1– 5 p.m. Over 50 wineries are pouring, while 15 of the Roaring Fork Valley’s favorite restaurants and caterers offer tastings of their culinary specialties. Favorite local band “Network” promises to create a jazzy atmosphere on the Mall playing from 2- 5 p.m. A silent auction with over 150 items ranging from jewelry to vacations will be set up in the ticket pavilion as well.
The Snowmass Village Rotary annually gives $8,000 - $10,000 in grants to local nonprofit groups and international projects. Last year this event raised over $13,000 and was granted to youth organizations.
The $50 tickets for this event can be purchased at Sundance Drug and Liquor, Daly Bottle Shop, the Grog Shop and El Jebeverage next to City Market in El Jebel or by contacting event organizer Martha O’Keefe at 970.379.6577 or mokeefe@fentonconstruct.com. Tickets also will be available at the door in the Snowmass Mall. Please note: Due to an overwhelming response, the wine dinner scheduled for Friday, September 15th at the Stonebridge Inn is sold out.
Wineries represented at the Snowmass Wine & Jazz Fest
2 Brothers
Acacia
Alamos
Argiolas
Barnard Griffin
Benziger Family
Beringer
Betts & Scholl
Bodegas Salentein
Borgo Magredo
Cambria
Camelot
Canoe Ridge
Catena
Charles Cimicky
Chasseur
Chateau Compugeot
Chateau St. Jean
Cinnabar
Cousino Macul
Da Vinci
Dancing Bull
DiMajo
Ecco Domani
Edna Valley
Falesco
Fleur
Folie a deux
Gabbiano
Glen Carlou
Grand Bateau
Grand Pacific
Groom
Gundlach Bundschu
Heathccot
Hess
J.B. Adam
Jean Luc Colombo
Kendall Jackson Highland Estates
Kendall-Jackson
Kris
La Crema
Laforet
Louis Martini
MacMurray Ranch
Marshall Family
Matua
Mirassou
Montevina
Mr. Riggs
Nobilo
Palagioni
Pendulum
Penfolds
Peter Lehman
Provenance
Prunotto
Rancho Zabaco
Red Bicyclette
RobertMondavi Napa
Rosemount
Rutherford Ranch
Samantha Starr
Sbragia
Sebastiani
Shimmer
Shingleback
Silverado Vineyards
Solex
Stella
Tamas Estates
Three Thieves
Torre Rosazza
Torres
Trinchero
Twisted Oak
Ventana
Verso
Vignaggio
Vina Vera
Wente
Whitehaven
Wolfblass
Woop Woop
Yabb Lake
Zardetto
Zenato
Restaurants Represented
The Artisan
Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream
Butch’s Lobster bar
Conundrum Catering
Epicurious
Fuel
Il Poggio
Mountain Dragon
Plato’s
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sage Bistro
Snowmass Catering
Stew Pot
Taster’s
Snowmass Village Rotary was organized in 1991 with Rick Griffin as the first President. The other major fundraiser is the Ski Poker Run held in February on Snowmass Mountain. The club meets every Wednesday at 7am at the Snowmass Club. Guests or prospective members are always welcome.
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September 11, 2006
Fall in Love with Snowmass offers something for everyone
Here is the latest press release from Snowmass, Colorado
Snowmass Village, CO. Whether you'd like long scenic drives, spectacular hot air balloon displays, adventure for the whole family or the more sophisticated culinary pleasures of a wine festival, Snowmass Village offers colorful fall entertainment September 15-17.
"This is the ultimate fall weekend in the Rockies," says Susan Hamley, Marketing Director for Snowmass Village. "Between the balloon and wine festivals, the incredibly affordable lodging, and all the hiking, biking and fall foliage drives in the area, Snowmass is the ideal base for a seasonal trip to the mountains."
Boasting the highest hot air balloon festival with regular launch in the country, Snowmass also holds a wine & jazz festival the same weekend, ensuring something for everyone including:
Snowmass for Families:
The 31st Snowmass Village Balloon Festival promises to wow kids of all ages. The weekend includes 30 hot air balloons competing roughly between 7 and 9 a.m. daily and at a spectacular balloon nightglow, barbecue, and free concert with Soul Jive on Saturday night. Travel & Leisure hosts the Kids Elevation Station with prizes, contests, snacks, and the chance to win a family vacation to Tuscany, while Westpac hosts a Family Fun Zone with a bouncy house, face painters, clowns, and more. Families will be awed by the glorious colors of all the balloons and appreciate the fun activities at the kid zones. In between ballooning events, families can check out the nature trail in Snowmass with the brand new pocket guide to plants and animals in Snowmass, the chairlift ride, or head out on a more ambitious hike or bike ride. Just a short jaunt away is the Aspen Recreation Center, which offers a huge indoor pool with slides, fountains, and a lazy river as well.
Snowmass for Couples
What could be more romantic than hot air balloons and wine tastings? And with great lodging deals, you won't have to scrimp to stay in the most luxurious accommodations. On Saturday, the Wine & Jazz Festival's grand tasting runs from 1-5 p.m. Over 50 vintners from around the world and 15 regional chefs will be offering tastings on the Snowmass Village Mall along with a silent auction and the chance to bid on everything from wine to vacation trips (Tickets are $50/person). The music of Network plays from 2-5 pm. Round out the day with a picnic or barbecue listening to the tunes of the Soul Jive, followed by the magnificent hot air balloon Night Glow, where all the balloons light up like Christmas ornaments in the night. The Snowmass Club's golf course and spa are open to the public, so don't forget to squeeze in a round of R&R!
Snowmass for Adventurers
The competitive side of the Snowmass Village Balloon Festival is sure to appeal to adventurers. From the distance race Friday morning down the length of the Roaring Fork Valley to the "Dawn Quixote" competition, where all the balloons head up into the space of a softball field to joust at huge tethered balloons, to the Target Tubing aim competition from the balloons on Sunday, the competitions offer a fascinating look at the challenges and spirit of hot air ballooning. After each morning's competitions, over 40 miles of hiking and biking trails await and the chairlift will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 am to 4 p.m. Jeep and horseback tours, whitewater rafting, golf, paragliding, and other adventures are also available as well.
Feel like a drive? Take off on one of the many fall foliage trips in the area such as to the Maroon Bells Lake or the ghost towns of Ashcroft and Independence Pass. Head off to Glenwood Springs to explore the largest man-made hot springs in the world or the cable car ride to the legendary Fairy Caves or visit historic Downtown Aspen just 9 miles away.
Snowmass commemorative posters will be sold to benefit the Red Cross for $10 throughout the weekend. For more media information including schedules for all these events and activities, please visit www.snowmasspress.com/fall or call Allison Johnson at (970) 704-9988. For general and lodging information, please visit www.snowmassvillage.com or call 1-800-SNOWMASS.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, September 1
6:30am Balloons Inflate
6:50am Sunrise, Balloons Launch. Event: Rat Race - Downvalley Distance Race." Bring a breakfast picnic anywhere along the Roaring Fork Valley Coridor and check out all the balloons heading down valley. Time Limit is 3 hours.
Saturday, September 16
7:00-9:00am Bubbles, Blueberry, Bran & Banana Breakfast! (Snowmass Village Softball Field)
7:30-8:00am Balloons Inflate
7:30-9:30am Travel & Leisure Family Kids Elevation Station & West Pac Investments Family Fun Zone
8:00-9:30am Event:"Dawn Quixote." Come watch as 30 balloons rise into the sky and try simultaneously to pop large tethered balloons with ski poles.
1:00-5:00pm Snowmass Village Wine & Jazz Festival - Snowmass Village Mall (Tickets sold on site) Over 50 wineries, 15 Roaring Fork Valley favorite restaurants and caterers, music from 2-5 pm, and a silent auction. Cost $50/ticket. 970.379.6577 for reservations or tickets at the door.
6:00pm BBQ and Live Concert featuring the rock and roll sounds of Soul Jibe
7:00pm Sunset
7:30pm Balloon Nite Glow - Snowmass Village Softball Field
Sunday, September 17
7:30-8:00am Balloons Inflate. Event:"Target Tubing" The balloons migrate over to the Snowmass Club golf course and simultaneously try to throw the most tennis balls into large tubes set up on the golf course ponds.
7:30-9:30am Travel & Leisure Family Kids Elevation Station & West Pac Investments Family Fun Zone
10:00am 31st Snowmass Balloon Fest Awards Ceremony
Fall in Love with Snowmass Colorado
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September 07, 2006
Snowmass Fall Open 18 Hole Disc Golf Tourney
September 9th
Registration at Snowmass Ticket Pavillion
9:30 - 10:00am
Tourney Tees off at 10:30 sharp
$10 entry fee
Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin Prizes
Prize money to top finishers
Call 923-0502 for more info.
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September 06, 2006
GETTING TO ASPEN/SNOWMASS HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER!
NEW DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM CHICAGO & SAN FRANCISCO EXPANDED SERVICE FROM LAX AND DENVER
Winter travelers to Aspen/Snowmass will now enjoy more nonstop flights directly into the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) than ever before:
* NEW nonstop flights from both Chicago/O'Hare (ORD) and San Francisco (SFO)
* Expanded nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX)
* Expanded frequency of Denver (DEN) connecting service
* Reduced international journey time by flying nonstop into the U.S with only one connection through a United hub into Aspen/Snowmass
* This winter - a minimum of 14 flights daily into Aspen/Snowmass; as many as 19 flights on Saturdays
* All winter flights into Aspen/Snowmass will feature United's new, upgraded explus service
* Additional weekend flights
TRAVEL INFORMATION
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September 05, 2006
Snowmass Village turns Bavarian September 9 with Music, Beer and Harvest Celebrations
Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Village:
(Snowmass Village, CO) A taste of Old Europe comes to Snowmass Village with the third annual Oktoberfest presented by Grolsch celebration Saturday, September 9. Pull out your lederhosen, your beer steins, and your best dancing shoes as Snowmass pays tribute to the harvest season with a busy all-day outdoor festival to celebrate the changing colors.
"This is the only Oktoberfest celebration in the Roaring Fork Valley that we know of, and it's becoming an autumn tradition in Snowmass, much like Mardi Gras is to February or St. Paddy,s Day is to March," says Susan Hamley, Marketing Director for Snowmass Village, "Oktoberfest is an excellent excuse to get outside and enjoy the crisp fall air and gorgeous fall views in Snowmass."
Oktoberfest runs from 12-6 pm in the Snowmass Village Mall with free live music and dance performances, beer provided for sale by Widmer Hefeweizen, Redhook ESB, Grolsch, and Bud Light, and kids activities all day long. Penny the Face Painter, Jammin' Jim the Juggler and Kimothy the Stilt Walker ensure the kids have a fabulous time, while parents and adults can check out the frothy brews in tents set up along the mall. The Stew Pot and the Silvertree Hotel will offer traditional fare such as German sausages, home-made German potato salad, and sauerkraut as well.
The music kicks off at noon with Alpine Echo playing traditional German polka tunes. They play again from 2-3 pm. At 1 pm and 4 pm, the D'Miesbacher OIM Taler German Dance Group perform traditional "Schuhplatte" or shoe patting dances.
At 5 p.m. at the Ticket Pavilion at the end of the Snowmass Village Mall, the vibe changes as the popular New Orleans group Papa Grows Funk plays a 90 minute set of music ranging from Mardi Gras funk to rhythm & blues classics to original material and jams. Papa Grows Funk recently wowed audiences as part of the Snowmass Summer of Free Music Series, and they round out a great day in Snowmass for music lovers and party goers. Following the music, don't forget to stop by one of Snowmass' many restaurants for dinner choices ranging from pizza to fine dining.
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September 01, 2006
Zoom Right Up to Jazz Aspen Snowmass
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival transit and parking information
* Regular RFTA fares apply on all valley services Concert Parking Options
* Brush Creek Intercept Lot - FREE
* TwoCreeks Parking Lot - $10
* Rodeo Parking Lot (limited) - $20
FREE and FREQUENT shuttles will run continuously from the event parking locations.
Ride RFTA! For transit information, please call 925-8484 or visit www.rfta.com. Transit Please ride the bus! Parking in Snowmass Village will be very limited during Jazz Aspen Snowmass events.
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