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November 29, 2006
Aspen Mountain Opens Bell Mountain
Aspen receives more snow and opens Bell Mountain. Here is a photo of some skiers waiting for the ski patrol to drop the ropes from some GREAT early season snow.
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November 24, 2006
Snowmass opens 11/23 with plenty of snow, specials, and new resort amenities
Here is some of the latest news about what is happening at Snowmass.
(Snowmass, Colorado). The second largest ski resort in Colorado opens in less than a week with lodging specials, Thanksgiving dinners, and a special comedy night to top off the spectacular early season snow. Check out the news and Thanksgiving specials from Snowmass this season.
The Slopes:
With over 6 feet of pre-season snow and a huge storm dumping over a foot just this week, the Snowmass season looks better than ever. Snowmass plans to open access to 462 acres on November 23 with the Village Express, The Big Burn, and the Sky Cab lifts.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Those worried about missing Thanksgiving dinner can satisfy turkey cravings right off the slopes. The Brothers Grille (970 923-8285) offers a traditional Thanksgiving buffet for $40/ person, while The Artisan Restaurant (970 923-2427) at the Stonebridge Inn and Sage Bistro (970-923-0923) at the Snowmass Club also honor the turkey with special gourmet flare. If you’re trying to catch the Broncos game, head to the bars in the same three restaurants for this 6pm game.
Thanksgiving Weekend Events:
Comedy at the Cabaret Room: Hilarious stand-up comedy returns to Cabaret Room at the Silvertree Hotel on Friday, November 24. Veteran Denver comedian Steve Gastineau, voted one of the Top 4 Comedians in Colorado by 9News, opens this PG-13 show at 8 p.m. Headliner Louis Johnson, voted “Funniest Person in America” in a Showtime Networks contest, follows with a performance sure to tickle a turkey bone. Tickets to the show are only $15 at the door or $10 in advance before November 20 by contacting 970-923-8254 or e-mailing concierge@silvertreehotel.com. The show is for ages 21 & over.
Sirius Satellite Radio Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Women's Ski World Cup. It sounds like a mouthful but promises an eye-ful November 25-26 when the world’s best women racers descend on Aspen for a weekend of nonstop action and entertainment including two days of Giant Slalom and Slalom competitions, a free outdoor concert by English Beat, après-ski parties, and the only chance this season to see such American favorites as Olympic Gold Medalist Julia Mancuso, Lindsay Kildow, Resi Steigler and Stacey Cook compete on U.S. soil. Come ski & stay in Snowmass then easily check out this hot racing action on the RFTA bus between the two towns which is free 8 a.m.-4:30pm and only $3/one way afterwards.
Thanksgiving & Early Season Lodging Specials:
Book 4 nights at the Snowmass Inn or the Pokolodi Inn 11/22-12/14 and receive 10% off. Stay 5 nights and the 6th is free. (http://www.stayaspensnowmass.com, 1-800-SNOWMASS)
What's New In Snowmass this Season?
The Entry
This $21 million project in 2006/2007 includes a paved 300-plus space free parking lot with shuttle service to the slopes, a new recreation center with a 2,500 sq. ft. fitness facility and four outdoor pools, and a new 3,000-sq-ft transit depot building with a manned visitor information booth and a state-of-the-art information Kiosks which can translate maps, lodging, dining menus, and more into 13 languages.
The Mountain
In 2006/07, the new 8-passenger Elk Camp Gondola due to open December 16 will whisk riders from Fanny Hill to Elk Camp in 7.5 minutes. The superpipe and terrain parks are receiving upgrades, as has the Assay Hill chair, which is now a fixed grip quad.
The Lodging
By December, lodges will have spent over $35 million this year in renovations on everything from exterior work to new conference facilities to updated room interiors.
The Mall
Snowmass welcomes new shop Wienerdog Kids Toys to the Snowmass Village Mall this winter. An offshoot of its popular Basalt, Colorado, location, Wienerdog specializes in unique and specialty toys from around the world, such as Melissa and Doug, Haba, Lego, Carrera, and Jam Town, in addition to selling favorite retro candy like Mary Janes.
Event News
On February 20, 2007, Snowmass' Mardi Gras festival marks 25 years with the biggest Fat Tuesday celebration in the mountains. Founded by New Orleans natives themselves, this purple & gold fete includes a costumed uphill race, wild parade, bead throws, crawdad boil, mask making, and much more.
Ski Tour 2007, North America's new elite skiing competition, heads to Aspen/ Snowmass as part of its 4-stop tour that features the world's best halfpipe & skiercross skiers competing for $125,000 per competition. BaseCamp Music Experience will feature big-name music acts alongside a multi-day alpine festival including photo competitions, film festivals, street bonfires, rail jams, and countless parties. Four hours of network television coverage is planned for The Ski Tour as well.
For more details, click here
For media information on Snowmass Village this winter, visit www.snowmasspress.com.
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November 22, 2006
CALLING ALL STARS......
To STORM ahead
Here is your chance. Find two people to "team up with" and challenge others, maybe another department in your organization and/or a business in the Roaring Fork Valley and feel super that your combined contributions will benefit the American Transplant Foundation and Chris Klug Foundation.
There are many ways to challenge and make this fun and exciting among your peers: a. See which team raises the most money - agreed upon prize goes to winners (i.e. get lunch delivered or made one day at the workplace) b. fastest combined time as a team (or individual) up Aspen Mountain - winners get their car washed by others c. Slowest combined time as a team (or individual) - winners each get a Slinky from the other team d. Best Costume - winning team gets a bottle of wine to share at the top of the mountain purchased by the other team
Here is the low down:
Storm the Stars - Saturday, December 2 at Aspen Mountain at 6 pm Individuals or Teams (consisting of 3 people) can sign up Race benefits American Transplant Foundation and Chris Klug Foundation Cost is a minimum entry of $200* (includes registration fee and donation to foundations) Sign up early and make it easy for people to donate on line
For more information please go to www.summitforlife.org
*You might be saying, "How can I raise $200?" - well, we came up with the following suggestions. Skip a couple of sushi blow outs Ask 20 friends/family member to each donate $10 See if your supervisor would like to sponsor your team's registration (3x$40 or $120) and each team member raises $160 each (see ask friends/family) Eliminate your sports betting for a couple of weeks Ask 10 friends/family members to each donate $20 Have date night at home Reallocate your "apres" money for opening weekend at Highlands Ask 5 friends/family members to each donate $40 Throw out your Williams Sonoma, Victoria Secret, REI, Sharper Image, Athleta and Neiman Marcus catalogs
SIGN UP NOW!
Thanks for your consideration and most of all your participation! It is critical for donor awareness and donor success in this community and beyond.
Event Marketing Department Aspen Skiing Company
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November 21, 2006
Free Concert & Fireworks on Aspen Mountain
BUD LIGHT HI-FI
CONCERT SERIES
THE ENGLISH BEAT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
BASE OF ASPEN MOUNTAIN(Gondola Plaza)
6:30P.M.
A FREE AND ALL AGE SHOW
*FIREWORKS 8:00P.M.
LITTLE NELL
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November 20, 2006
$10 comedy tickets-no joke!
Stand-up comedy is back at the Cabaret Room at the Silvertree Hotel! Celebrate Thanksgiving with a break to your funny bone on Friday evening, Nov. 24, at 8:00 p.m. Featuring headliner Louis Johnson, with Steve Gastineau opening. Both comedians are very likeable and non-offensive, but it is an adult show--rated PG-13 to R. Tickets are only $15 ($10 if purchased early; see information below).
Louis Johnson has been performing in comedy clubs, one-nighters, concerts, cruise ships, and casinos since 1983! He also has appeared on national comedy shows such as CAROLINES' COMEDY HOUR, SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE, COMEDY ON THE ROAD, STAND UP STAND UP, and his own SHOWTIME "Comic of the Month" Special.
He's also appeared with Gladys Knight, The O'Jays, Tower of Power, Jeffrey Osborne, Gil Scot-Heron, Chaka Khan, Kenny G, and many others.
He's completed 15 U.S.O. "World Comedy Break" Tours (yes Bob Hope's U.S.O.!). And 1 LFOR(Laugh Force) European Tour. Italy, Albania, Greece, Iceland, England, Scotland, Hungary, Belgium, Croatia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Macedonia, Bosnia, Panama, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Japan, Korea, and Alaska (yeah yeah yeah it's not overseas, but as long as it takes to get there it should be!)
He is a regular Midnight Show headliner on Carnival Cruise Lines.
Louis won Showtime Networks "Funniest Person in America" contest. Declared the winner after a nationwide phone-in vote! He won cash (long gone) and a cable special (which aired for a month--hence the title Comic of the--well you get it).
The Denver Post states that "Johnson is a polished performer with dynamic delivery."
The Atlanta Journal calls him "..a keen chronicler of society."
The Indianapolis News says, "His jokes make fun of life's everyday occurrences that break all racial and economic barriers."
The Rocky Mountain News chimes in with "...he is a comedian with graceful physical skills and has the ability to wander into tough subjects and still get a laugh."
The Honolulu Star Bulletin states that "Johnson is just serious enough to give the audience something to think about."
Steve Gastineau was voted among the Top 4 Comedians in Colorado by NBC affiliate 9News and was also called "One of the Funniest Comedians in Denver." Steve has spent the past ten years making audiences roar with his sharp wit and unique approach to social commentary. His lighthearted delivery combined with uncommon observations of every day occurrences has made Gastineau a favorite at comedy clubs and college campuses around the country. Steve has appeared with David Spade, Louie Anderson, George Wallace, Ellen DeGeneres and Wayne Brady, to name just a few.
Friday, Nov. 24, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are $15.00 with a $10 pre purchase price until Nov 20th; tickets can be reserved by calling 970-923-8254 or e-mail at concierge@silvertreehotel.co m.
21 & over!
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November 17, 2006
Early Opening - Aspen Mountain
ASPEN MOUNTAIN OPEN EARLY!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
150 ACRES OF TERRAIN, 12 RUNS AND THREE LIFTS GREET SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS THIS WEEKEND!
OPENING DAY DETAILS - ASPEN MOUNTAIN
* ONLY Premier passes are valid for these pre-season dates
* Lifts will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
* Lift tickets will be $52 Regular, $42 Youth/Senior, $32 Child
* All other passes (including Classic Passes) are only valid for the published winter season; all non-premier passholders may purchase a $32 daily ticket
FURTHER INFORMATION
* All skiers and snowboarders will upload and download on the Silver Queen Gondola to access open terrain
* Only upper slopes on Aspen Mountain will be open (approximately 150 acres) - served by the Ajax Express quad and the Gent's Ridge quad chairs
* Runs open (include): Buckhorn, Midnight, North American, Reds, Tourtelotte Park, 1 & 2 Leaf, Silver Bell, Dipsy Doodle, Bellisimo, Silver Dip and Seibert's
* Temporary openings on steeper terrain
* The Sundeck restaurant will be open for business
* The Ski & Snowboard School will be open for lessons; no beginner lessons or children's lessons will be offered
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November 14, 2006
Mountain Groove Productions presents Robert Earl Keen
When: January 12th, 2007
8:00 PM
Where: Wheeler Opera House,
320 East Hyman Ave.
Aspen, CO 81611
Aspen's premier performing arts center is located downtown Aspen, 2 blocks off of 82 (Main Street), at the corner of Hyman and Monarch. Paid parking in garage is available 4 blocks away.
Cost: Reserved seating, $35 and $40. On-sale November 27th, 2006.
Tickets are available at The Wheeler Box Office (970) 920-5770 or at www.wheeleroperahouse.com
Music & Biography:
Prolific singer/songwriter/entertainer Robert Earl Keen is the king of the Texas music scene with "Texas-style" enthusiasm, witty lyrics, and ironic humor that translates into entertaining music. Keen is known for "pushing boundaries, evoking emotions, and inspiring deep thoughts " with great songs that are largely musically diverse.
Robert Earl Keen's most notable project- his new CD- "Live At The Ryman" was released on July 11th, 2006. "Live At The Ryman" showcases the music scene and thrives from Keen's high energy concert experience. Recorded at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium, Keen integrates his most popular songs, along with his lively on-stage entertainment. Additionally, a new live DVD of "Live at the Ryman" was released on October 3rd, 2006, and offers the most up to date live video performance from Keen and is a must-have for all of his fans.
"There is just no arguing that the man is a terrific performer who knows how to work a crowd... the crowd on this disc is loud and wildly enthusiastic, frequently singing along with Keen and chanting his name between songs, and Keen and his band serve up the hits just the way the fans want 'em. Keen seems pretty jazzed by the crowd's enthusiasm, and he and his band deliver these 14 songs with a large portion of energy." - TexasGigs.com (Oct 2006)
The Houston native's music career started as a porch-front guitar hobby at Texas A&M University, where he found his ability to incorporate his rhymes into song lyrics. During this time, he and Lyle Lovett became friends and co-wrote a song, "This Old Porch," which both later recorded.
Keen's unique and eclectic blend of musical talents illustrates a homemade fusion of country, rock, folk, funk and blues. He has notably received some of the best reviews of his career for his album, What I Really Mean, which was released in 2005. The critically acclaimed CD, features his hit single, "The Great Hank." Entertainment Weekly writes, "...he shows he's still funny and acerbic, walking on the odd side with 'The Great Hank'..."
The career of Robert Earl Keen, the most successful artist that many Americans have never heard is quite impressive. He's had his songs recorded by George Strait, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, the Dixie Chicks and the Highwaymen (Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash & Kris Kristofferson); appeared in such prestigious publications as Playboy and Men's Journal; performed on "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" and "The Today Show"; and played concert venues steadily for more than 20 years.
"The versatile Keen successfully blends various musical cultures and his set lists are as romanticized as the people he sings about. Having sold-out shows from Maine to Mexico over the past ten years, Robert Earl Keen's superstar status should prove a dynamic performance for all." www.robertearlkeen.com
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November 07, 2006
Dan Bern at the Wheeler Jan 12, 2007
What: Mountain Groove Productions presents Robert Earl Keen
When: January 12th, 2007 8:00 PM
Where: Wheeler Opera House,
320 East Hyman Ave.
Aspen, CO 81611
Aspen's premier performing arts center is located downtown Aspen, 2 blocks off of 82 (Main Street), at the corner of Hyman and Monarch. Paid parking in garage is available 4 blocks away.
Cost: Reserved seating, $35 and $40. On-sale November 27th, 2006. Tickets are available at The Wheeler Box Office (970) 920-5770 or at www.wheeleroperahouse.com
Music & Biography:
Prolific singer/songwriter/entertainer Robert Earl Keen is the king of the Texas music scene with "Texas-style" enthusiasm, witty lyrics, and ironic humor that translates into entertaining music. Keen is known for "pushing boundaries, evoking emotions, and inspiring deep thoughts " with great songs that are largely musically diverse.
Robert Earl Keen's most notable project- his new CD- "Live At The Ryman" was released on July 11th, 2006. "Live At The Ryman" showcases the music scene and thrives from Keen's high energy concert experience. Recorded at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium, Keen integrates his most popular songs, along with his lively on-stage entertainment. Additionally, a new live DVD of "Live at the Ryman" was released on October 3rd, 2006, and offers the most up to date live video performance from Keen and is a must-have for all of his fans.
"There is just no arguing that the man is a terrific performer who knows how to work a crowd... the crowd on this disc is loud and wildly enthusiastic, frequently singing along with Keen and chanting his name between songs, and Keen and his band serve up the hits just the way the fans want 'em. Keen seems pretty jazzed by the crowd's enthusiasm, and he and his band deliver these 14 songs with a large portion of energy." - TexasGigs.com (Oct 2006)
The Houston native's music career started as a porch-front guitar hobby at Texas A&M University, where he found his ability to incorporate his rhymes into song lyrics. During this time, he and Lyle Lovett became friends and co-wrote a song, "This Old Porch," which both later recorded.
Keen's unique and eclectic blend of musical talents illustrates a homemade fusion of country, rock, folk, funk and blues. He has notably received some of the best reviews of his career for his album, What I Really Mean, which was released in 2005. The critically acclaimed CD, features his hit single, "The Great Hank." Entertainment Weekly writes, "...he shows he's still funny and acerbic, walking on the odd side with 'The Great Hank'..."
The career of Robert Earl Keen, the most successful artist that many Americans have never heard is quite impressive. He's had his songs recorded by George Strait, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, the Dixie Chicks and the Highwaymen (Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash & Kris Kristofferson); appeared in such prestigious publications as Playboy and Men's Journal; performed on "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" and "The Today Show"; and played concert venues steadily for more than 20 years.
"The versatile Keen successfully blends various musical cultures and his set lists are as romanticized as the people he sings about. Having sold-out shows from Maine to Mexico over the past ten years, Robert Earl Keen's superstar status should prove a dynamic performance for all." www.robertearlkeen.com
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November 03, 2006
WINTER X GAMES 11 TO ADD SNOWMOBILE FREESTYLE
Freestyle Will Join SnoCross in Aspen January 25-28, 2007
ESPN Winter X Games, the premier action sports event in the world, will add the discipline of Snowmobile Freestyle to its sports lineup at Winter X Games 11 to be held January 25-28, 2007, it was announced today by Ron Semiao, senior vice president, ESPN Original Entertainment. Winter X Games 11 will air live on ESPN and ABC from its home at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colo.
Snowmobile Freestyle will feature 10 riders competing on the inaugural Winter X Games freestyle course. Riders will take individual runs and test their skills on jumps ranging from 45' to more than 100' long. Judging will be as simple as the bigger the tricks the better the score. The variety of jumps will allow the riders to showcase the full arsenal of tricks that the sport Snowmobile Freestyle has to offer.
"Snowmobile Freestyle is an exciting sport that has been progressing over the last few years," said Semiao. "We feel it is a great fit for Winter X Games that will bring in new riders as well as attract new viewers. Snowmobile Freestyle will not only offer a dynamic competition, but will compliment the existing sport of Snowmobile SnoCross - an event we have had in Winter X Games for 10 years."
"The Freestyle community is ecstatic about Snowmobile Freestyle being an event at the Winter X Games," said Joe Duncan, Snowmobile Sport Organizer. "This will elevate the sport to a new level, allow new talent to emerge and bring incredible tricks to an already amazing sport. With 500-pound machines doing backflips, it is sure to amaze on-site spectators as well as our television audience."
Details on the complete format, riders and TV programming will be forthcoming.
ESPN, The Worldwide Leader in Action Sports, first developed its X Games franchise in 1995. Today the X Games and Winter X Games are the biggest action sports events in the world. As part of the ESPN Original Entertainment division, X Games, Winter X Games and All Access are just some of the original action sports programming currently shown on ESPN and ESPN2. The brand has also grown to include international X Games events, EXPN.com, EXPN Radio, the large format film ESPN's Ultimate X, and various X Games-branded retail products. Winter X Games will remain at Buttermilk Mountain at Aspen/ Snowmass through 2010.
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