January 03, 2008
Gay Ski Week
Welcome Gay Ski Week 2008 Participants!
Monday is “Aspen Club Day” and we have discounts and special offers for you all week long. Show your Ski Week ID to check in and book all services. “We have everything you need for everything you do!”
Discounts and Specials good all week.
Spa/Salon Discounts :
Book your appointments:
* · 7 days in advance and receive 20% off all services
* · 3 days in advance and receive 15% off all services
* · 1 day in advance and receive 10% off all services
Book your appointment at the ‘Ski Week’ Aspen Club hospitality kiosk and receive 10% off all services
Membership/Massage Package:
Day Pass for VIP’s
50 minute massage and 3 (out of 5) day membership package $199.00 – must book at ‘Ski Week’ Aspen Club hospitality kiosk.
Aspen Club Boutique:
20% off everything!
Fitness
Choose a scheduled Group Fitness Class and receive full access to the Aspen Club facility after!
Monday- Pilates Mat 5:30pm
Tuesday- Body Pump 5:30pm
Wednesday- Deep Stretch Yoga 6:30pm
Thursday- Lunch Time Yoga at noon
Friday- noon spin class
10% off all PERSONAL TRAINING appointments!
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Aspen Club’s majestic setting attracts those in need of fitness, adventure and of course, pampering. We invite the outdoors in with skylights, expansive windows and Colorado’s natural elements throughout 77,000 square feet of open space and relaxing getaways.
The Aspen Club is a private membership club and offers highly advanced fitness equipment, the world-renown SpaAspen™ and the internationally recognized Sports Medicine Institute, a healing center that combines time-honored knowledge with contemporary medicine.
970.925.8900
1450 Ute Avenue
Aspen, Colorado 81611
www.aspenclub.com
The Aspen Club & Spa is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
HOURS OF OPERATION: SPA HOURS:
Monday- Friday 6 a.m.- 9 p.m. Monday- Friday 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m.- 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
RESERVATIONS:
All reservationists are required to ask for the following information when making an appointment:
1. Names of each guest booking – MUST identify “GSW” at time of booking for discount
2. Cell phone of client
3. Credit card to hold all reservations
4. Please notify all clients of our 24-hour cancellation policy. There will be no charge to cancel or reschedule a service if cancelled more than 24- hours prior to the appointment.
Gratuities are not included in the price of services. An 18% gratuity will automatically be applied to all services not checked out.
TRANSPORTATION:
Complimentary transportation is available for door-to-door service in Aspen. Call 925.8900 for a pick up.
GARNISH CAFÉ:
Enjoy breakfast and lunch at the Garnish Café! Open 7 a.m. -2 p.m. Monday-Friday.
BOUTIQUE: Come in to the Aspen Club & Spa boutique and experience Aspen’s best kept secret.
FITNESS
The pulse of The Aspen Club & Spa is undoubtedly the Health & Fitness center, where members and guests not only exercise their bodies, but also expand their minds and rejuvenate their spirit through fitness training, mind/body classes and an array of other progressive offerings.
The fitness team is certified and credentialed from the most prestigious programs.
SCHEDULES:
We offer as many as 50 classes per week. Ski conditioning, BodyPump®, BodyFlow®, Hatha Yoga and spin classes are just some of classes offered. For a full schedule of our GROUP FITNESS, MIND & BODY and TENNIS SCHEDULES, please check out website at www.aspenclub.com and click on “Fitness Schedule” under Aspen Club & Spa.
PERSONAL TRAINING:
The personal trainers are experienced and certified fitness professionals who design programs for each individual’s needs. The fitness facilities at The Aspen Club & Spa feature over one hundred strength training machines and cardio equipment, as well as abundant free weights and strengthening tools.
PILATES:
The beautifully situated Pilates studio features an extensive array of equipment including a trapeze table, wall unit reformer, Wunda chairs and several reformer units as well as large skylights with views of Aspen Mountain. We are the only fully Pilates Method Alliance certified studio in Aspen. The “Pilates Reformer” studio, offers group classes daily.
YOGA:
Allow our advanced yoga instructors to assist you in deepening your yoga experience. Yoga is, at its depth, intensely personal. Together we will find a practice that fits your purpose. We offer group classes as well as private sessions.
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December 21, 2007
Dear Aspen Community
I am writing to thank everyone who participated in our very special 30th anniversary celebration we held at the Club this past Tuesday. The event which was called ‘Pursuing Possibilities’ as it benefited three extraordinary individuals in our community: Amanda Boxtel, Leah Roland and Kasie Burtard was a tremendous success. Though the kindness and generosity of the over 600 people who attended, Amanda, Leah and Kasie, who each have spinal cord injuries, raised over $100,000 of their $224,000 goal to allow them to travel to India and receive a promising stem cell therapy.
We hear a lot about how Aspen has lost its soul over the years. Those who attended the event on Tuesday know that the heart and soul of Aspen is very much alive and well.
Amanda, Leah and Kasie’s quest is a dramatic metaphor for the journey we are all on. We are a community dedicated to performance and achievement at all levels. Aspen has always had openness to non-traditional healthcare and the amazing height of human possibilities. In the thirty years the Club has been in business, many treatments that were once on the fringe of acceptability have now become mainstream.
This fundraiser was more than helping a few deserving people in our community achieve a better life; it was about creating a better future for all of us, starting with these three early pioneers. Because of this, this event was important to all of us here at the Club and the larger Aspen community.
I never cease to be awed at the caring, the generosity and the love in this community. Thank you all once again for helping us to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Aspen Club and the timeless anniversary of human ingenuity and the boundlessness of the human spirit.
Sincerely,
Michael Fox, CEO
Aspen Club & Spa
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October 13, 2007
SAVE THE DATE ~ Dec. 18th, 2007
Re-Grand Opening Party ~ The Aspen Club & Spa
December 18th from 4:30 pm – Close
We will have food, drinks, music and a special guest of honor.
Leah Roland and Amanda Boxtel need your help...
SAVE THE DATE ~ Dec. 18th, 2007
COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
“10 years ago Challenge Aspen was the beneficiary of The Aspen Club & Spa’s Grand Opening night and at that time Amanda Boxtel was a co-director. This year we are proud to announce we will be supporting individuals in the community who are undergoing Human Embryonic Stem Cell therapy at our December 18th Re-Opening celebration party. Amanda Boxtel, who recently returned from India with incredible results will be one of the individuals going back to India in January. Leah Roland will be going for the 1st time in the spring.”
Re-Grand Opening Party ~ The Aspen Club & Spa
December 18th from 4:30 pm – Close
We will have food, drinks, music and a special guest of honor.
What: Next Friday, October 19th we are having a committee meeting with Amanda Boxtel and Michael Fox to discuss this event at the Aspen Club and Spa.
Where: The Aspen Club and Spa boardroom
What time: 12:00 pm on Friday, October 19th
Why: To form a committee to help organize and publicize the event.
Click here to watch a video of Michael Fox talking about this event
Click here to watch a video of Amanda Boxtel
If you are interested in volunteering on a committee to help with the event, please contact Amanda at aboxtel@comcast.net as soon as possible.
For more information visit Amanda’s blog at www.amandaboxtel.wordpress.com.
Visit Leah's AMAZING website at www.helpleahroland.com for information on Leah, her blog, and her goal to walk unassisted without a cane and with complete freedom of mobility.
--
Amanda Boxtel
"Human Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy has restored life into my limbs and "hope" back into my vocabulary!"
PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER
PO Box 3767
Basalt, CO 81621
Tel: 970-927-3630
Email: ABoxtel@comcast.net
Email: amanda@amandaboxtel.com
www.AmandaBoxtel.com
Blog: www.amandaboxtel.wordpress.com
"It's not what happens to you, it's how you embrace the changes that take place and who you become!"
INSPIRATION~OVERCOMING ADVERSITY~EMBRACING CHANGE
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May 21, 2007
ESPN Announces Winter X Games 12 Dates - Jan 24-27, 2008
MEDIA ADVISORY
SAVE THE DATE: WINTER X GAMES 12, JANUARY 24-27, 2008
WHO: ESPN Winter X Games and Aspen Skiing Company
WHAT: Event dates for Winter X Games 12
WHEN: January 24-27, 2008
WHERE: Buttermilk Mountain, Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado
DETAILS:
The Winter X Games, the premier winter action sports event in the world, will be held January 24-27, 2008 from Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado. The annual event features athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Skiing, Snowboard and Snowmobile. January 22-23 will serve as practice and elimination days. All Winter X Games competitions will take place at the resort's Buttermilk Mountain. Winter X Games 12 will air live on ESPN and ABC and will feature nighttime events. The event will remain at Aspen/Snowmass through 2010, for a total of nine consecutive years (2002-2010).
Winter X Games 11 Results
Across ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, Winter X Games 11 was the most-viewed ever among several key demos, including Men & People 12-24, Men 12-17, Men 12-34, and Men 18-34. In addition, ESPN averaged 734,000 households in prime time - its most-viewed Winter X average ever. Also, Men 18-24 displayed the biggest growth in impressions among all demos from 2006, up 64%.On the final day of Winter X Games 11, the Sunday primetime telecast (1/28/07) was ESPN's most-viewed telecast in Winter X Games history with 925,377 households and the highest-rated Winter X Games telecast since 1997.
On ESPN.com, ESPN360.com and the newly enhanced EXPN.com, fans viewed a record number of Winter X Games videos online, more than two million highlights, interviews, and original features viewed in the week from January 24-29 - more than doubling 2005. Additionally, fans logged more than three million page views on EXPN.com alone over the same period.
Aspen Skiing Company
Aspen Skiing Company operates the four mountains in the Aspen/Snowmass area - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - as well as the award-winning Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass. The area offers unparalleled nightlife and off-slope activities as well. Aspen/Snowmass is accessible by two of the most convenient airports in the mountains - Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE) (3 miles from Aspen) and Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) (70 miles from Aspen). For more information on Aspen Skiing Company, please call 800-525-6200 or 970-925-1220, or visit the company's website at www.aspensnowmass.com.
Lodging and more information on the Winter X Games
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May 16, 2007
Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Festival
Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Festival presented by Calamos Investments takes place in downtown Aspen at Rio Grande Park. Evening performances are showcased in an intimate setting under a 3,000 seat tent. In addition to the main stage acts, free concerts can be seen daily on the Cooper Street Mall along with late night JAS After Dark performances at Aspen's premiere nightclub the Belly Up. See below for the line up of this year's Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Festival.
Thursday, June 21st
Herbie Hancock & Friends
9:00 pm
Madeleine Peyroux
7:00 pm
Friday, June 22nd
Earth, Wind & Fire
8:15 pm
Opening Act TBA
Saturday, June 23rd
Steve Winwood
9:00 pm
Angelique Kidjo
6:30 pm
Sunday, June 24th
The Black Crowes
9:00 pm
Marcus Miller
6:30 pm
More information on the Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Festival
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March 21, 2007
Snowmass Village announces Chili Pepper & Brew Fest headliner
Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Village:
Snowmass Village announces Chili Pepper & Brew Fest headliner
Hot music, cold microbrews and spicy chili return to "Pepper Hill" June 8-10, 2007
Snowmass Village, Colo. -- Snowmass Village is thrilled to announce that Grammy Award-winning artist Ziggy Marley will headline the fourth annual Chili Pepper & Brew Fest on "Pepper Hill" Saturday, June 9. This three-part festive fusion of spice, ale, and music officially kicks off the Aspen/ Snowmass summer season June 8-10 with prestigious microbrew and International Chili Society competitions and tastings in addition to hot music acts like Marley.
"Ziggy Marley is probably the most prolific reggae artist of our time and an ideal headliner who will appeal to festival attendees of all ages," says Town of Snowmass Village Marketing Director Susan Hamley. ""The Chili Pepper & Brew Fest is a spectacular mix of music, food & fermentation that just keeps getting better every year."
Four-time Grammy Award-winner Ziggy Marley, who won his first solo Grammy for Best Reggae Album in 2007, is a native of Kingston, Jamaica, and son of reggae legend Bob Marley. He spent two decades as the driving creative force behind The Melody Makers, a triple Grammy-winning act with his siblings before releasing his first solo album in 2003. His style crafts a soulful blend of blues, R&B, hip-hop, and reggae and highlights his skills as a singer and songwriter. In addition to contributing on a variety of soundtracks and even venturing into acting as Bernie, the Jamaican jellyfish in the animated movie A Shark's Tale, Marley is the founder of U.R.G.E., a non-profit organization benefiting charitable children's causes in developing nations.
Music is just one component of the Chili Pepper & Brew Fest's feast of the senses, and over the past three years since its inception, the festival's popularity has skyrocketed, drawing crowds of 5,000 to Snowmass. Previous acts have included Jonny Lang, Medeski, Martin & Wood and Michael Franti & Spearhead.
"The festival is unique in that in addition to the incredible music, it offers three full days of chili tastings and two major microbrew tastings," says event founder and organizer Josh Behrman.
The festival kicks off on Friday afternoon with the sanctioned Front Range District Chili Cook-off held by the International Chili Society, the world's foremost authority on chili. While the cooks vie for entry to the world championships in the categories of Chili Verde, Chili Red, and Chili Salsa, attendees can sample these spicy creations that often can include as many as 600 spices and specialty ingredients. The elite and invitational microbrew portion of the festival also begins on Friday with a "Best Summer Ale" competition and tasting, while an outdoor concert concludes the first day.
NEW! On Saturday, the International Chili Society kicks it up a notch with the 9th Annual Hot Times Regional Championship and chili tasting that was formerly hosted in Cripple Creek, Colorado. A grand tasting with over 40 of the nation's top microbreweries follows with Ziggy Marley's performance capping off this full day.
Sunday is free to the public as a Local's Day, where local cooks get to strut their spicy talents for judges and local bands perform on the Snowmass Village Mall. Additional bands playing at the festival, including Friday night's headliner, will be released soon.
One of the best reasons to start the summer with the Chili Pepper & Brew Fest is the cost: tickets are only $15 on Friday or $20 on Saturday and include access to the outdoor concerts on Fanny Hill and food, beer, and wine concessionaires. For only $10 more ($25 on Friday and $30 on Saturday), a party pass for ages 21 and older allows unlimited access to the microbrew tastings and to sampling different types of chili each day. This festival is expected to sell out, so attendees are advised not to wait until June to purchase tickets.
Tickets for the festival go on sale April 1 online and all information is available at www.snowmasschiliandbrew.com. To download photos of Ziggy Marley, go to http://www.wma.com/ziggy%5Fmarley/summary/
Allison Johnson, PR Director
Snowmass Village Marketing & Special Events
Cell: 970-309-5485
Email: aj@snowmasspress.com
For more information on Snowmass Village Chili Pepper & Brew Fest
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March 20, 2007
Free lecture and demonstration at the Aspen Art Museum
Color as Decor
Free lecture and demonstration at the Aspen Art Museum
Thursday, March 22, 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
Learn about basic color harmonies, their psychological and healing properties, and watch a free demonstration of Lazure glazing with local artist Charles Andrade. AAM galleries will be open until 7:00 p.m. as well for visitors to enjoy the Like color in pictures exhibition.
Free and open to the public
What is Lazure?
"....An unusual, more spiritually oriented painting technique, separate from sponging, ragging and typical glazing... Color is a vital consideration in 'tuning' a room for its intended use...the white surface behind Lazure color reflects light back through the layers of glaze making the colors appear to be 'in the space' rather than simply on the wall."
From Home Design from the Inside Out
by Robin Lennon
More information on what is happening at the Aspen Art Museum
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March 19, 2007
Belly Up Aspen March Line Up
3/21, An Evening with The Isley Brothers featuring Ronald Isley aka Mr. Biggs, Doors 8 Show 9.
The Isley Brothers are one of the most successful, most revered and most important bands in pop, rock & soul music whose influence spans generations and genres. They're responsible for international hits such as "Twist and Shout", "That Lady", "Brown Eyed Girl", "It's Your Thing", "Love The One You're With" and MANY more!
3/22, Bud Light Spring Jam Kick Off with JJ Grey and MOFRO with Melissa Ferrick Opening, Doors 8 Show 10.
More of an event or party than simply a concert, check out the show, enjoy our $2.50 Bud Light Special and plenty of give-aways including snowboards, skis, boots and much more! Mofro is about soul. "One of the 10 Best Releases Of The Year: Bringing a bit of the Florida swampland to your town, MOFRO's second studio release is nothing less than a perfect groove. Down home, dirty soul." - Andrew Strickman, Rolling Stone
3/23, Slick Rick Featuring Adam Deitch Project, Doors 8 Show 10.
Slick is pure hip-hop royalty. Having collaborated with a diverse list of emcees such as Aaliyah, Snoop Dogg and Will Smith, "La Di Da Di" is by far his most well known song, and as one of the most sampled emcee in hip-hop, Rick's skills are not to be questioned.
3/24, TWO SHOWS! An Evening with Judy Collins (seated, early show, doors 6 show 7) and Long Beach Short Bus (late show, doors 9 show 10).
"While Collins arrived with the "folk" wave of the 60's, her music stretches from classical to gospel, from Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen to 'Amazing Grace' and back to the Rolling Stones". - David Hinckley/Daily News.
Featuring members of Sublime & Long Beach Dub Allstars, Long Beach Short Bus has regrouped, and are ready for the masses to hear. Their new album, "Flying Ship of Fantasy", has their unique southern California reggae vibe, mixed with the audacious musical intellect of all the band members.
3/25, Cracker with The Railbenders, Doors 8 Show 10.
Cracker mixes influences and sounds ranging from classic country music, psychedelia, punk and folk into their brand of "Americana" style rock. The band's website once noted Cracker as "The only band to ever open for both The Grateful Dead and the Ramones," a unique distinction which is also indicative of the band's sound and style.
More information on Belly Up Aspen
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March 14, 2007
Snowmass Village turns "Irish at Altitude" on St. Paddy's Day
Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Village, Colorado:
"(Snowmass Village, CO). Snowmass Village is the place to head if you're in the mood to get "Irish at Altitude" this St. Paddy's Day. For the fourth year, Snowmass hosts one of the biggest St. Paddy's Day parties in the mountains with free live music and shamrock-hued festivities all day long Saturday, March 17.
"We've gathered quite a following in the three years since this celebration was introduced," says Susan Hamley, Marketing Director for the Town of Snowmass Village. "Whether you come for the free music, the Irish festivities or the green family fun, St. Paddy's Day is a great time to visit and enjoy the spring weather and incredible 23 feet of snow that's fallen so far this season."
The party kicks off Friday afternoon on March 16 with a Bud Light Big Air Fridays celebration. The best big air skiers and boarders in the region compete off a 40-foot jump, followed by giveaways, a live concert by the Coyote Gospel Band, and fireworks. Bud Light Big Air celebrates its 5th season in Snowmass this winter.
On Saturday, March 17, visitors can don their Irish party hat and get "Irish at Altitude." Fanny Hill turns green with a giant snow shamrock. Along with the green scenery and Leprechauns handing out goodies all day long, free St. Paddy's Day events and concerts abound. The Lucky Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt on Snowmass mountain offers a pot of golden prizes for both adults and kids starting at 9 a.m. at the Ticket Pavilion, while family fun abounds with Irish costume-making crafts and face painting at noon.
The Colorado Youth Pipe & Drum Band, the only youth pipe band in the Rocky Mountain Region, which also is traveling to the Bagpiping World Championships in Scotland this August, marches through the mall and the Colorado Youth Dancers perform traditional Irish jigs throughout the afternoon. Lest all the jumps, jigs, and bagpipes make visitors thirsty, they can raise a pint to the Irish at the Beer Garden & food tents on the Mall open from 12-5pm, which will be serving Irish fare from The Stew Pot and The Silvertree Hotel. Green and import beer and cordials by sponsors Skyy Vodka, Corolans Irish Crème, and Tullamore Irish Whisky will be for sale. The Cirque Bar & Grill also offers live music by Take the Wheel, green beer and giveaways, while Zane's is planning a green-hued party as well.
The Mall resounds with free concerts by popular traditional Irish band the Crowlan Ferlies and hard-hitting six-piece funk and soul band 8 Trac. For the full Snowmass St. Paddy's Day schedule, please visit www.snowmasspress.com/stpat or call 1-800-SNOWMASS. For media information and photos, call Allison Johnson at (970) 309-5485."
Learn More about St. Paddy's Day in Snowmass Village, Colorado
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March 07, 2007
ST. PADDY'S DAY at Snowmass Village Mall
ST. PADDY'S DAY SNOWMASS VILLAGE MALL
9:00-2:00 Lucky Leprechaun Kids/Adults
Scavenger Hunt
On Snowmass Mountain
12:00 Kids Krafts/Face Painting with
Jammin' Jim, Sparkles the Clown
and an Irish Stilt Walker
12:00 -5:00 Irish Beer Garden & Food Tents
2:00-2:15 The Colorado Youth Pipe & Drum Band
Professional Irish March
2:15-2:45 The Colorado Youth Dancers
Traditional Irish Dancers
2:45-3:45 Crowlan Ferlies
Traditional Celtic Music
3:45-4:00 The Colorado Youth Pipe & Drum Band
4:00-5:30 8 TraC
Funk Rock
4:00-4:30 The Colorado Youth Dancers
4:15-5:15 Crowlan Ferlies
Traditional Celtic Music
5:15- 5:30 The Colorado Youth Pipe & Drum March
SATURDAY MARCH 17
More events happening in Aspen and Snowmass
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March 05, 2007
AAM ARCHITECTURE LECTURE SERIES
the ASPEN ART MUSEUM the ASPEN INSTITUTE and the CITY OF ASPEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PRESENT SESSION ONE OF THE AAM ARCHITECTURE LECTURE SERIES
AN EVENING WITH ARCHITECT KENGO KUMA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2007 5:30-7:00 PM
ASPEN INSTITUTE/PAEPCKE AUDITORIUM
1000 NORTH 3rd STREET, ASPEN, CO
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
More information on what is happening at the Aspen Art Museum
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February 12, 2007
Snowmass celebrates 25 years of Fat Tuesday Revelry in 2007
Snowmass Village, CO. Wintery Colorado may seem like an unusual location for a Mardi Gras celebration, but the resort town of Snowmass Village hosts one of the oldest Mardi Gras festivals in the Rocky Mountains. New Orleans natives have made a pilgrimage to Snowmass, slopes for Mardi Gras since 1980, bringing a hefty dose of purple, green and gold spirit with them. Snowmass locals quickly caught on and created an official event that celebrates 25 years of Fat Tuesday revelry on February 20, 2007.
"We plan to make this quarter-century anniversary one of the best parties of the season for the whole family," says Susan Hamley, Marketing Director for the Town of Snowmass Village. "From mask-making for kids to crawdad boils, king cakes and late-night revelry, Snowmass offers the ultimate Mardi Gras mountain destination."
This dawn-until-wee-hours authentic fete draws over 3,000 visitors annually and includes traditional Mardi Gras elements such as a madcap costumed parade, king cake giveaway, bead throws, crawdad boils, Hurricane drink specials, and celebrations late into the night.
Snowmass kicks off the celebration early this year with the first of the season's Bud Light Big Air Friday competitions on February 16. Regional athletes huck their best moves off a 40-foot jump followed by music, prizes, and fireworks. On February 18, the Snowmass Poker Run takes over the mountain with participants seeking out the best poker hand as they ski all over competing for a $1,000 cash prize. That evening a free 7 p.m. Bud Light Hi-Fi concert takes place on the Snowmass Village Mall with The Samples, while during the weekend and President's Day Lift Ops will be vying for bragging rights in a Crazy Hat Contest.
Fat Tuesday, which this year coincides with President's Week, starts at dawn on February 20 with the Mother of All Ascensions, a costumed uphill snowshoe race that regularly draws over 250 competitors and also celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. The race begins at 8,500 feet in altitude and traverses up an additional 1,741 feet for $15,000 in prizes. Starting around the noon hour, local restaurants such as Zane, The Cirque, and Big Hoss Grille offer Cajun food, hurricane drink specials, and crawdad boils.
The afternoon is filled with festivities including a Kids' Carnival with mask-making, face painters and stilt-walkers, the coronation of a local King and Queen and a bead throw with nearly 29,000 bead necklaces thrown into the crowds. King Cake giveaways include the grand prize of a snowboard, and the Red Cross will be raffling off a snowboard and Jagermeister jacket as well. The annual parade is filled with floats, bagpipers, a marching band, dancers, cheerleaders, stilt walkers, clowns, costumed revelers and more. Cash prizes will be awarded for best costume, best float, and best use of this year's theme "Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler."
After the parade, the parties move indoors to local hot spots such as Zane's Tavern, Mountain Dragon, Big Hoss Grille, and the Cirque, who are celebrating with live music, Mardi Gras giveaways, and Fat Tuesday drink and food specials.
For additional media information, visit www.snowmasspress.com/mardigras.
Book Lodging for Mardi Gras in Snowmass
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February 08, 2007
Aspen Shortsfest Brings the World of Short Film to the Mountains
Here is the latest press release from Aspen Shortsfest:
Save The Date:
Aspen Shortsfest Brings the World of Short Film to the Mountains
Screens light up April 3-8, 2007, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen & other locations
February 8, 2007 (Aspen, Colo.) - Marking its 16th year, Aspen Shortsfest will bring filmmakers from around the world for six days of celebration, April 3-8, 2007, at Aspen's historic Wheeler Opera House and other locations. Widely recognized as one of the world's premiere short film and video showcases, Aspen Shortsfest will feature its esteemed Oscar-qualifying International Competition, as well as special presentations, panels and workshops for all who make and appreciate this trend-setting art form: the short.
Shortsfest Program Highlights
While not all special presentations are fully set, two of Aspen Shortsfest's highlights are full steam ahead. This year's highly regarded MasterWorks panel will focus on the art of film editing and include an award-winning who's who of top-drawer talent. With a spotlight on France, this year's Planet Cinema showcase will feature a panorama of recent outstanding French shorts curated by Roger Gonin, program director for the world's largest short film festival, the Festival du Court Metrage Clermont-Ferrand.
Record Setting Entries
Over 2,200 entries from all over the world are currently being considered for Aspen Shortsfest's International Competition, the core of the festival, from which a select jury of industry insiders will award $20,000 in cash and prizes.
Oscar Bound and on the Big Screen
A true incubator of talent, every year Aspen Shortsfest screens films that later bid for the big prize: an Academy Award. Torill Kove's The Danish Poet, an SF06 winner, is currently up for Best Short Film – Animated and Borja Cobeaga's Eramos Pocos (also an SF06 winner) is nominated for Best Short Film – Live Action. And that's just the beginning. Aspen Shortsfest also introduces emerging filmmakers that go on to become accomplished directors, screenwriters and animators. A short list of the hot talent who once competed at Aspen Shortsfest includes Todd Field (Little Children), Jason Reitman (Thank You for Smoking), Ryan Fleck (Half Nelson), John Curran (The Painted Veil), Fernando Meirelles (The Constant Gardner) and Robert Luketic (Legally Blond), just to name a few.
So, save the date! Don't miss the 16th annual Aspen Shortsfest. Tickets go on sale March 27th through the Wheeler Box Office (970.922.5770). The complete Shortsfest program will be available online March 16th at www.aspenfilm.org.
Aspen Shortsfest is a presentation of Aspen Film, one of Colorado's most active film arts organizations presenting festivals, film series and education programs year-round. Aspen Shortsfest is sponsored in part by The Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Kaye Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, Colorado Council on the Arts, and City of Aspen. Additional support for education programs comes from the Sheila Fortune Foundation, Robins Foundation, The Thrift Shop, Town of Snowmass Village and Town of Basalt. For more information on Aspen Film and its year-round programs, please contact 970.925.6882 or visit www.aspenfilm.org.
Book Lodging for the Aspen Shortsfest
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February 07, 2007
THE SKI TOUR
Contact:
Kristin Rust
970/300-7021, krust@aspensnowmass.com
Katie Eldridge,
435/640-2554, keldridge@panicbuttonmedia.com
LODGING MEDIA RATES AVAILABLE IN ASPEN/SNOWMASS DURING THE SKI TOUR THROUGH STAY ASPEN SNOWMASS
Aspen/Snowmass, CO. February 7, 2007 ... The Ski Tour hits Aspen/Snowmass February 22-25 and media are encouraged to book lodging as soon as possible as town is filling up.
To inquire about media discounts during the event, contact Stay Aspen Snowmass directly at 800/481-3102.
The on-mountain events will take place on Snowmass and will feature an international field of world-class athletes, each having equal opportunity to win the single largest payout in the sport-$125,000. Athletes confirmed for the tour include Olympians Daron Rahlves, Eric Schlopy, and Reggie Crist and X Games medalists Tanner Hall, CR Johnson, Simon Dumont, and Zach Crist.
For more information on Aspen/Snowmass go to www.aspensnowmass.com. For more information on The Ski Tour, go to www.theskitour.com.
Aspen Skiing Company operates four destination mountains - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - and is the home of the ESPN Winter X Games through 2010. Aspen/Snowmass also offers unparalleled nightlife and off-slope activities as well as four award-winning Ski & Snowboard Schools. Aspen/Snowmass is accessible by two of the most convenient airports in the mountains - Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (3 miles from Aspen) and Eagle County Airport (70 miles from Aspen). For more information on Aspen/Snowmass, please call 800/525-6200 or 970/925-1220, or visit the company's website at www.aspensnowmass.com.
The Ski Tour is the vision of co-founders Kipp Nelson and Steve Brown, who share the same passion and excitement for skiing competition. Founded in 2005, The Ski Tour's visionaries have a combined 25 years experience competing professionally and contributing to the ski industry. Nelson, who serves on the board of the USSA, and Steve are joined by a diverse Ski Tour management team that together has executed hundreds of professional alpine ski competitions around North America. To learn more about The Ski Tour visit www.theskitour.com
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January 20, 2007
Aspen discounts passes for young X Games fans
By Joanne Kelley, Rocky Mountain News
January 20, 2007
Those with proof of their youth will get to ski on the cheap in Aspen next week.
The upscale resort will cut prices for the age 24 and under college-going crowd, which will soon arrive in force for the annual winter spectacle known as the X Games. A pass good for two days of skiing during the four-day event will effectively offer lift access for less than $30 a day vs. the usual $82 daily rate.
But lodging prices will be anything but affordable for those who've yet to book a room for the event, which runs Thursday to Monday.
"To find anything within a reasonable price - for under $500 a night - over the four-day weekend is no longer a possibility," said Bill Tomcich, president of Stay AspenSnowmass, the area's central reservations agency.
Saturday night will again likely be the busiest single night of the year, with occupancy rates at 98 percent vs. 96 percent around Christmas, Tomcich said. And unlike the holiday season, the X Games typically mean the moderately priced hotels fill up first.
"The lower-end accommodations have been gone for a long, long time," Tomcich said. "It's a totally opposite situation from the holidays."
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January 17, 2007
ESPN Winter X Games 11
Winter X Games will return to Aspen/Snowmass for an unprecedented sixth year from Thursday, January 25 through Sunday, January 28, 2007.
The annual Winter X Games is the premier winter action sports event in the world, featuring athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Ski, Snowboard and Snowmobile. Winter X Games 11 will feature nighttime events and will be telecast live on ESPN and ABC.
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January 15, 2007
BUD LIGHT SPRING JAM AT ASPEN/SNOWMASS
Spring Jam is the premier spring festival in the Rocky Mountains. Held March 22-25, 2007, our natural stadiums are overflowing with audience enthusiasm for four straight days. We infuse new-school competitions with downtown concerts, parties and core cultural events, along with the top athletes and energized spectators.
Thursday, March 22 - Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert in Snowmass. (ACT-TBA)
Friday, March 23 - Bud Light Big Air Friday on Fanny Hill in Snowmass. Skiers and snowboarders flip, twist, spin, grab and even invent their own tricks to impress a panel of judges. (2-3pm) Friday Night CORE Party in downtown Aspen. Don't miss one of the biggest street parties of the year! (ACT-TBA)
Saturday, March 24 - Red Bull/SCS sled style demo in Snowmass. Saturday night check out KickAspen Big Air. Athletes showcasing their big air talent off an 18' kicker!
Sunday, March 25 - Snow Angels Invitational in Snowmass. This new event will bring in top female riders to compete in an all women's superpipe invitational. Aspen/ Snomass local and 2006 Olympic Silver Medalist Gretchen Bleiler will be a part of this exciting new event!
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January 11, 2007
ART AFTER HOURS CELEBRATE WINTERSKOL 2007
ART AFTER HOURS CELEBRATE WINTERSKOL 2007
Thursday, January 11, 5 - 7 p.m.
Stop by the museum after hours for an evening of music
and refreshments on the opening night of Winterskol
Special complimentary tasting of
Chef George Markatos' 2006 Soupskol-Winning Recipe
(Aspen Elks Lodge, 3rd Annual Soupskol Winners)
Featuring gallery tours of
Amy Adler: Make-Believe
Markus Schinwald
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January 05, 2007
Snowmass Village concludes Winterskol Festivities with midwinter festivities, free concert & fun
Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Village:
(Snowmass Village, CO.) On January 14, Snowmass offers up a "skol" or "toast" to winter with a full day of events as part of the annual Winterskol celebration in Aspen/Snowmass January 11-14. Begun in 1951 by Aspen locals searching for a unique way to celebrate the valley's Nordic lifestyle, Winterskol now encompasses four days of zany winter events from January 11-14 at all four Aspen/Snowmass mountains. Snowmass Village concludes the Winterskol festivities on January 14 with a free concert, Swissbob races, and kids fun.
"We're thrilled to be a part of the Winterskol festivities and look forward to closing out the event with a full day of fun Snowmass-style," says Susan Hamley, Marketing Director for Snowmass Village. "From swissbob mania to face painting to bluegrass music, we've got something for everyone."
The day kicks off with the fourth annual Snowmass Swissbob Races on Fanny Hill where competitors can challenge their downhill moxie on a sled only 12 inches wide by 12 inches deep. In addition to Downhill and GS races, the Uphill Swissbob Challenge involves both a 500-foot vertical climb and a downhill course. Those participating in all three competitions have the chance to win a Super Avalouge (valued at $250) and Leedom Helmets (valued at $100). The first 20 contestants to register receive a free Swissbob sled (additional registrants must bring their own Swissbob, which are available for sale at Snowmass' Aspen Sports store next to the ticket pavilion).
Free kids activities fill the Snowmass Village Mall at 1 p.m. while the Snowmass Village Mall Stage rocks from 2:30-5 p.m. with acclaimed bluegrass group The Wayword Sons, who combine the critically acclaimed songwriting of Benny Galloway, stellar musicianship, and unique instrumentation including keyboards, dobro, acoustic guitar and upright bass. The band's genre-bending sound calls upon traditional bluegrass as a jumping off point for musical experimentation, and their first album in 2006 debuted in the top ten of Billboard Magazine's bluegrass charts. For more band information and press photos, visit www.waywordsons.com. The day concludes with fireworks over Fanny Hill at 7 pm.
Visitors are encouraged to ski and stay on to dine at one of Snowmass' nearly 30 restaurants and bars. Lockers are available throughout the Snowmass Village Mall, and regional buses pick up at the end of the Snowmass Village Mall at 15- and 45-minutes past the hour. The buses are free to Aspen until 4:45pm and then only $3 per ride afterwards.
Snowmass Winterskol Schedule January 14:
9-10 a.m. Snowmass Swissbob Race Registration $20 entry fee.
First 20 entries get to keep their own Swissbob!
Location: Front of Ticket Pavilion, Snowmass Village Mall
Details: Call Josh Behrman, 925-1663
11am - 2 pm Snowmass Swissbob Bobcross, GS, and Uphill Swissbob Challenge
Location: Fanny Hill
Details: Call Josh Behrman, 925-1663
1 p.m. Kid's Winter Fun Begins in the Mall. Face painting, balloons, house of bounce, stilt walker, etc.
Location: Snowmass Village Mall
Details: Call Josh Behrman, 925-1663
2:30 - 5 p.m. Concert: "The Wayword Sons" Location: Snowmass Village Mall
Details: Call Josh Behrman, 925-1663
3:30 p.m. Snowmass Swissbob Awards Ceremony
Location: Snowmass Village Mall
Details: Call Josh Behrman, 925-1663
7 p.m. Snowmass Fireworks over Fanny Hill
Location: Fanny Hill
Details: Call Josh Behrman, 925-1663
For more information on Winterskol click here
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December 12, 2006
US Comedy Arts Festival
Laughs Are High! Welcome to the next issue of the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival E-Newsletter. For the next few months, we will provide you with programming information, schedule and talent updates, travel information, special alerts and much more. This year's USCAF will be held from February 28 - March 4, 2007 in Aspen, Colorado.
BUY TICKET PACKAGES NOW!
The USCAF Box Office is open . . . ORDER NOW! Ticket packages for the 2007 USCAF/Aspen are currently on-sale. Purchase your Black Diamond, Gondola, Film or Locals package today to ensure priority in show selections. For more information on Comedy Fest Tickets, click here.
TRAVEL PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Through Stay Aspen Snowmass, we are offering full travel packages that include round-trip airfare, lodging and discounted Festival ticket packages (Black Diamond, Gondola and Film Packages). For more information on travel packages to Aspen / Snowmass Colorado click here.
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December 06, 2006
Snowmass Village holiday festivities light up the month of December
Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Village, Colorado:
(Snowmass, Colorado) Snowmass Village, Colorado, is gearing up for a special holiday season this December. From tree-lighting ceremonies and brilliant traditional decorations on the Snowmass Village Mall to a torchlight parade down the mountain, Snowmass simply sparkles with holiday cheer. Whether visitors come for the early season lodging specials or the divine New Year's Eve festivities, Snowmass will feel like home for the holidays.
For unique holiday gift ideas from Snowmass Village, visit www.snowmasspress.com for an additional holiday press release.
2006 Snowmass Holiday Schedule
December Letters to Santa
Children with last-minute Christmas wishes can make sure the jolly old fellow hears about it by dropping off a note in his personal mailbox located on the Snowmass Village Mall. Selected letters are published in the local newspaper, the Snowmass Village Sun.
Dec. 11 Community Open House and Loving Tree Dedication: This annual Silvertree Hotel celebration is held on the Snowmass Village Mall. Buy an ornament and benefit Hospice of the Roaring Fork Valley. Complementary beverages and light fare will be served. Time: 4:30-6:30pm. Cost: Free
Dec. 14 Holiday Open House at Anderson Ranch Arts Center: Featuring an exhibition of artwork by Ranch residents, a candlelit walk between studios with 300 luminaries and festive goodies, this holiday open house in December is the perfect chance to meet resident artists and purchase original artwork for that special someone. Time: 5:00-7:00pm. Cost: Free
Dec. 15 Chanukah at The Silvertree Hotel: Come celebrate the festival of lights at The Silvertree Hotel! The menorah will be displayed in The Silvertree Hotel Lobby with plenty of dreidels and gelt for everyone to enjoy. Time: Sunset. Cost: Free.
Dec. 16 Grand Opening for new 8-passenger Elk Camp Gondola. Come check out the ribbon cutting and grand opening for this exciting addition to Snowmass' slopes. Contact: 925-1220.
Dec. 17-24 Santa at the Silvertree Hotel. Santa and his elf will be on hand to take complimentary photos of the kids and receive last minute requests. Complimentary hot cocoa & cookies. Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m. Location: The Silvertree Hotel, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. Cost: Free. Contact: 923-3520
Dec. 19 Holiday Kids Krafts. Colorful, creative and fun holiday arts & crafts await children looking for something to do off the slopes. During this supervised hour, Kids Krafts will send children home with a special handmade holiday souvenir of their Snowmass vacation. Time: 4-5pm. Location: Meet in the Ticket Pavilion on the Snowmass Village Mall. Cost: Free. Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS
Dec. 20 Gingerbread Making: Parents can bring their kids to the Silvertreee Hotel and create holiday memories and gingerbread sensations! All treats can go home with you. Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m., Location: El Dorado Room, Silvertree Hotel, Elbert lane, Snowmass Village. Cost: Free! Contact: 925-3520
Dec. 21 Holiday Kids Krafts. Colorful, creative and fun holiday arts & crafts await children looking for something to do off the slopes. During this supervised hour, Kids Krafts will send children home with a special handmade holiday souvenir of their Snowmass vacation. Time: 4-5pm. Location: Meet in the Ticket Pavilion on the Snowmass Village Mall. Cost: Free. Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS
Dec. 21-24 Santa's Village & Carolers-a-Caroling: The North Pole comes to the Snowmass Village Mall! Photos with Santa are offered daily. Each afternoon the Waldorf Revelers stroll through the Mall singing favorite Christmas carols, while John Sommers and Twirp Anderson serenade guests in The Silvertree Hotel lobby with mountain favorites and seasonal songs. Time: 2:30-4:30pm. Location: The Snowmass Village Mall.
Cost: Free! Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS
Dec. 22 Storytelling with Jill Sheeley: Join Jill Sheeley, local author of "Frasier the Yellow Dog" for music, stories, and a visit from the real live Frasier! Santa will be on hand right after storytelling to take requests from little ones. Time: 3:45 p.m. Location: The Silvertree Hotel Lobby, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. Cost: Free. Contact: 923-3520
Dec. 23 Storytelling with author Johnny Boyd: Join Snowmass local author Johnny Boyd for a reading of his children's book, "First Tracks," about a little girl who travels to a ski resort, meets the locals, and learns to ski. Santa will be on hand right after storytelling to take requests from little ones. Time: 3:45 p.m. Location: The Silvertree Hotel Lobby, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. Cost: Free. Contact: 923-3520
Dec. 23 Torchlight Parade: Whether viewer or participant, the annual torchlight parade down Snowmass' slopes looks magnificently luminous! Moms, Dads and Kids ages 8 and older are invited to be part of the trail of light down the mountain. Time: Dusk. Location: Fanny Hill. Cost to participate: Free! Contact: For more information, stop by the Information Desk in the Ticket Pavilion or call 970.923.0560
Dec. 23 Cross Country Silverboom and Kiddieboom Races: Head to the Snowmass Cross Country Center for one to six kilometer cross country races for kids and adults, prize drawings, and refreshments. 10 a.m. for Silverboom races, noon for Kiddieboom.
Location: Snowmass Cross Country Center, 0446 Clubhouse Drive. Contact: 923-5700
Dec. 24 Storytelling at The Silvertree Hotel: T'was the night before Christmas and Santa will be reading holiday tales before a roaring fireplace in The Silvertree Hotel Lobby. Location: The Silvertree Hotel, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. Cost: Free. Contact: 923-3520
Dec. 24 Fireworks over Snowmass. On Christmas eve, Snowmass welcomes Santa to town with a brilliant fireworks display that's sure to catch his eye. Check out the bright lights and holiday show from your balcony or restaurant or bundle up for a star-lit walk to the end of the Snowmass Village Mall.
Time: 8 p.m.. Location: Over Fanny Hill. Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS.
Dec. 24 Snowmass Chapel: The Snowmass Chapel holds two candlelight protestant services with Christmas Handbell and Vocal Choirs. For more details, visit www.snowmasschapel.org
Dec. 29 Storytelling with Jill Sheeley: Join Jill Sheeley, local author of "Frasier the Yellow Dog" for music, stories, and a visit from the real live Frasier! Santa will be on hand right after storytelling to take requests from little ones. Time: 3:45 p.m.
Location: The Silvertree Hotel Lobby, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village
Cost: Free. Contact: 923-3520
Dec. 30 Storytelling with author Johnny Boyd: Join Snowmass local author Johnny Boyd for a reading of his children's book, First Tracks, about a little girl who travels to a ski resort, meets the locals, and learns to skiSanta will be on hand right after storytelling to take requests from little ones. Time: 3:45 p.m. Location: The Silvertree Hotel Lobby, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. Cost: Free. Contact: 923-3520
Dec. 31 Snowmass New Years Eve Celebrations
Snowmass rings in the New Years with celebrations ranging from intimate gourmet prix-fixed dinners in local restaurants such as Sage Bistro (923-0923) and The Artisan (923-2427) to the Silvertree Hotel's 18th annual New Year's Eve gala (923-3520) to parties in local hot spots such as the Mountain Dragon and Zane's Tavern. Cost: Prices vary per event. Contact: individual venues or call 1-800-SNOWMASS for details.
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December 05, 2006
Aspen Art Museum: BASSO FREESTYLE WINTER BENEFIT '06
Here is the latest press release from the Aspen Art Museum:
ASPEN ART MUSEUM
DIRECTLY AHEAD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 4, 2006
DENNIS BASSO FREESTYLE 2006: presented by BULGARI, sponsored by ASPEN Magazine
Ski down the slopes and enter the glamorous world of DENNIS BASSO fashions and extraordinary BULGARI jewels. On Thursday, December 28, 2006, the Aspen Art Museum rolls out the red carpet for its annual apres-ski evening of elegant holiday fun, fashion, and philanthropy: Dennis Basso Freestyle at the St. Regis Aspen Resort, presented by Bulgari and sponsored by Aspen magazine. This annual holiday party has acquired the reputation for being both the fashion gala of the year and the hottest cold-weather event of the season.
The festivities begin at 4:30 p.m., with Moet Hennessy champagne and cocktails, caviar, and delectable hors d'oeuvres, while guests peruse an elaborate array of silent auction items, fashion accessories, unique trips, and other desirable must-have items. Then, auctioneer Andrea Fiuzcynski, President of Christie's Beverly Hills, takes center-stage to conduct the live auction portion of the evening. For 2006, event Chair Carolyn Powers has secured some truly amazing live auction items, including a $10,000 shopping spree at Bulgari's Aspen store; a photo shoot with acclaimed fashion, portrait and fine art photographer Patrick Demarchelier; a lavish weekend retreat to Palm Springs; and, a trip to the Finale of 2007's American Idol competition. Dennis Basso has also generously donated a dazzling sable coat sure to be the envy of Aspen.
Concluding the evening is the DENNIS BASSO 2006/2007 winter collection: This season, Basso has chosen a palette of chic blacks, velvety browns, and rich ivory, accented with ostrich feathers, bejeweled with Swarovski crystals, lace, ribbon, beads and embroidery. Says Basso: "The collection is extremely feminine and classic. The cuts and embellishments send a message that this is modern-day elegance. It's not about grandma's fur coat."
Don't miss this extraordinary evening of indulgence, elegance, and surprises. For additional details or to make reservations, contact the Aspen Art Museum at 970.925.8050.
Supporting sponsors of this year's winter benefit are: Dennis Basso, Bulgari, Aspen Magazine, Moet Hennessy, Estee Lauder, Christie's, Flight Options, Sentient Jet, and the St. Regis Resort, Aspen.
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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 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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October 23, 2006
ASPEN FILMFEST DATES FOR 2006 ACADEMY SCREENINGS SERIES
Here is the latest press release from the Aspen Filmfest:
Aspen Filmfest will run its 16th annual Aspen Filmfest Academy Screenings December 18 - January 1 at Harris Concert Hall in Aspen, Colorado. A perennial favorite of this mountain resort's busy holiday season, this unique film series features films actively campaigning for Academy Award consideration. Many of the movies to be presented under Aspen Filmfest's banner will have already garnered annual top critic awards as well as significant Oscar buzz. Among last year's highlights were Paul Haggis' Oscar-winning Crash, Transamerica starring Felicity Huffman and Rob Marshall's Memoirs of a Geisha. The complete program will be announced after Thanksgiving. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, December 13th. For more information contact 970.925.6882 or visit www.aspenfilm.org.
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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 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
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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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August 21, 2006
Nickel Creek in Snowmass
Here is a photo of the Massive Music and Movies at Fanny Hill in Snowmass Village. This is a photo of the night Nickel Creek played, looks like there was a little rain, but everyone was still having fun.
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August 09, 2006
NORBA NMBS Finals & Free Chairlift Rides Send Riders & Spectators Uphill at Snowmass this Weekend
Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Village, Colorado:
Snowmass Village, which offers over 40 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, will offer free chairlift rides to both NORBA competitors and spectators this weekend August 10-13 during the National Mountain Bike Series competitions. While normally only the Burlingame chairlift is open for a fee, this weekend both the Burlingame and Coney Glade chairlifts will be open and free to both the public and competitors.
"It is such an honor to host the NORBA national finals," says marketing director Susan Hamley, "and we hope spectators will really take advantage of the free chairlift rides to check out both the mountain biking competitions and the incredible trails in Snowmass."
The lifts are open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily and can be ridden for free by picking up tickets at the Snowmass Village Mall Ticket Pavilion before heading down to the Burlingame Chairlift. Bikes are allowed on both lifts at no extra charge.
The National Mountain Bike Series, which is expected to bring several thousand amateur and professional mountain bikers to town, has competitions in cross country, downhill, mountain cross, dual slalom, super-d, short track, and observed trials events. Riders will be racing within their age category and within their ability. The event also has received the prestigious Union Cyclist International (UCI) designation, ensuring participation from all 50 states and a huge international field of riders vying for UCI points on their way to the World Championships. Team Honda will be in town, as will the Rainbow Jersey worn by former downhill World Cup champion Greg Minaar.
Along with experiencing the fierce competition of internationally-ranked athletes, mountain biking fans can check out Colorado's largest cycling expo located in lots 10 and 11. There they can see how the professional and amateur teams prep for the race and talk to the top cycling industry experts. The schedule of events includes many non-competitive outlets for the entire family with daily demos, clinics, free kids races, and more.
Evenings are filled with entertainment courtesy of Pabst Blue Ribbon, which hosts post-competition celebrations on Friday at the Cirque beginning at 5 pm and on Saturday at the Mountain Dragon beginning at approximately 7 pm. Both venues boast specials and prize giveaways and the chance to mingle with the world's greatest mountain biking athletes.
For more information, please contact Cycle Cyndicate at (303) 432-1519 or email info@snowmassnational.com.
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August 03, 2006
2006 National Mountain Bike Series Finals Descends on Snowmass Village, CO August 12-13, 2006
Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Village, Colorado:
Free chairlifts accommodate riders & spectators all weekend long
(Snowmass Village, CO) Snowmass Village is thrilled to welcome North America's most prestigious mountain bike series, USA Cycling's NORBA Nationals Mountain Bike Series (NMBS), to town August 12-13, 2006. In celebration of its designation as the host for the national finals, Snowmass is opening the Burlingame and Coney Glade chairlifts for free to both competitors and spectators August 10 through August 13. Additionally, the Snowmass Downhill event will be extended over 500 vertical feet further to the base of the Burlingame Chairlift.
"We are so pleased to host NORBA's national championships in Snowmass Village this year and we look forward to welcoming all riders and spectators to town," says marketing director Susan Hamley with the town of Snowmass Village. "This is an incredible honor for Snowmass, and we hope all visitors will get a taste of the great trails and hospitality that Snowmass offers."
The Nationals Mountain Bike Series, which is expected to bring several thousand amateur and professional mountain bikers to town, has competitions in cross country, downhill, mountain cross, dual slalom, super-d, short track, and observed trials events. Riders will be racing within their age category and within their ability. The event also has received the prestigious Union Cyclist International (UCI) designation, ensuring participation from all 50 states and a huge international field of riders vying for UCI points on their way to the World Championships. Team Honda will be in town, as will the Rainbow Jersey worn by downhill World Cup champion Greg Minaar.
Along with experiencing the fierce competition of internationally-ranked athletes, mountain biking fans can check out over 40 miles of trails in Snowmass and visit Colorado's largest cycling expo located in lots 10 and 11. There they can see how the professional and amateur teams prep for the race and talk to the top cycling industry experts. The schedule of events includes many non-competitive outlets for the entire family with daily demos, clinics, free kids races, nightly music and more.
Evenings are filled with entertainment courtesy of Pabst Blue Ribbon, which hosts post-competition celebrations on Friday at The Cirque beginning at 5 p.m. and on Saturday at The Mountain Dragon beginning at approximately 7 p.m. Both venues boast specials and prize giveaways and the chance to mingle with the world's greatest mountain biking athletes.
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August 01, 2006
$25 Snowmass Wellness Experience ticket offer exceptional bounty of goodies, expertise and wellness this weekend
Here is the latest press release regarding the Snowmass Wellness Experience:
(Snowmass Village, CO). The Snowmass Wellness Experience offers an unbeatable smorgasbord of Wellness speakers and activities this weekend. All workshops, demonstrations, wellness experts, fitness classes, and a host of goodies are available for only $25/day.
Looking for reasons to attend? Here are ten:
1. Value. Individually, these foremost wellness experts regularly command over $100 per ticket, and you can see them all at Snowmass for only $25/ day along with access to all lectures and activities. A workshop with bestselling authors Hale Dwoskin or Debbie Ford would normally cost $150 each. A ride with Carmichael Training Systems would cost $250.
2. Goodies, goodies, and more free goodies. The first 500 tickets sold come with a goodie bag that alone is worth the price of admission. Add in all the organic and natural food freebies in the vendor village and the special Body & Soul tent, the raffles that include Donna Karan products and a George Foreman grill, the free yoga mats to the first 5 people to sign up for each exercise class, and much more, and you could go home with lots o' loot.
3. HOT! HOT! HOT! We're not talking about the weather, but rather smokin' celebrity Chef Cat Cora, who will bring the heat and know-how from her famous kitchen to yours. Additional renowned chefs such as Dava Parr and Kendra Wilcox offer personal tips and cooking demonstrations as well.
4. Interested in the Tour De France scandal or high altitude fitness? Don't miss an appearance by Lance Armstrong's personal coach Chris Carmichael or Dr. Robert Roach, an internationally recognized expert on high altitude fitness. Plus, take a ride with CTS, Carmichael's legendary team of fitness experts at no extra cost.
5. Make Friday your date night in Snowmass with Swing into Wellness Presented by Vitamin Cottage. This event is only $40 with purchase of a weekend pass or $45 separately and comes with an organic dinner presented by the Silvertree Hotel's chef Jason Friendy valued at $100, a goodie bag filled with products from Vitamin Cottage, and an evening of music & dancing with the group Fraga. This 10-piece Cuban-Jamaican Big Band Jazz group promises to have guests swinging all over the dance floor.
6. Having sleep problems? Check out Dr. Michael Weisberg, one of the preeminent sleep experts in the nation for answers. Then design the bedroom of your dreams for relaxation, romance, and rest with Feng Shui expert DeAnna Radaj.
7. Get Physical: Tired of paying $15 a pop for different exercise classes? For only $25/day, you can try 10 different fitness classes in yoga and pilates, ride with Carmichael Training System experts or participate in guided nature hikes.
8. Celebrity Sightings: Cat Cora, Dawna Stone (the winner of the first ever Martha Stewart's Apprentice), Chris Carmichael, best-selling author Debbie Ford, and other celebrities in the field of Wellness abound. Come mingle with the stars at Snowmass.
9. Motivate yourself. From top motivational expert Sue Frederick to Dr. Barry Bittman's new paradigm for treating the "Whole Person" to bestselling author Deb Ford's transformational expertise to Hale Dwoskin's Sedona Method for letting go of fear and stress, the Snowmass Wellness Experience puts some of the foremost wellness experts in the nation at your disposal.
10. Yoga and Chocolate Class with David Romanelli: This heady combination is the perfect conclusion to each day. Need we say more?
For a full schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.snowmasswellness.com. Tickets are only $25/day. 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 28, 2006
Best Magicians in CO appearing in Snowmass this weekend
Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Village:
For 25 years, the Snowmagical Family Fun Fest has been celebrating magic and family fun in Snowmass Village, Colorado. This weekend (July 28-30) promises the biggest line-up of free daily magic and family performances and workshops to date with nonstop shows on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, July 29, the state's best magicians will be appearing together at the Blue Door Nightclub one level above the Snowmass Village Mall next to the