Events for Friday, August 8

08/08/2008 - 12:00am

Snowmass G3 stop of the Mountain States Cup Series. Races include
downhill and Super D at Snowmass Ski Area from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
Visit racemsc.com or call 970.333.1159.

Vacation Bible School offered by Crystal River Baptist Church.
Included: games, learning. 9 a.m.-noon for grades K-8; 6-9 p.m. for
grades 9-12. 963-3694.

"Pond Paddlers" naturalist class presented by Aspen Center for
Environmental Studies. One-hour class for kids ages 4-5. Cost: $7.
aspennature.org or 925-5756.

Bug Bucks Party hosted by Pitkin County Library. For all "buggy
readers" to spend those bucks earned all summer by reading.  Pick
out the prizes to buy, get reading awards, and enjoy a yummy treat. 10
a.m. at the library in Aspen. 429-1900.

World Hoop Day. Betty Hoops will teach hoop dance for all ages at
Paepcke Park from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to support the World Hoop Day
organization, which is dedicated to bringing toy and dance hoops to
underprivileged children living in extreme poverty and underdeveloped
neighborhoods throughout the world. Donations will be accepted. Music
and hoops will be provided. For more information, visit
worldhoopday.com or call Betty at 379-4788.

"Seussical" presented by Theatre Aspen. 10 a.m. at the tent in Rio
Grande Park. Runs through Aug. 16. For more information, call 925-9313.
Tickets available at the Wheeler Box Office, 920-5770, or
aspenshowtickets.com.

“Fun With Children's Stories” presented by Explore Booksellers in
Aspen. Every Friday at 10 a.m. at the bookstore. Children 4 and older
with adult supervision are welcome. 925-7498.

Spa Experience Aspen presented by SpaFinder. Event features spa
treatments and cuisine from top spas and lifestyle companies. From 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Silver Circle Ice Rink.
spafinder.com/spaexperience.com.

Matt Coburn paints live at Aspen Home Consignment from 4-7 p.m. each day. Refreshments served. 925-1870.

Damien Smith and Richard Hathaway. Live at The Wine Spot at the Hyatt in Aspen every Friday, 5-8 p.m. 920-9463.

Aspen Chamber Symphony presented by Aspen Music Festival and School.
Program includes Rossini and Bartok. 6 p.m. at the Benedict Music Tent.
Cost: $68. 925-3254.

“Evidence of Life on Earth” art talk by artist Jody Guralnick. 6-7:30 at the Wyly Community Art Center in Basalt. 927-4123.

27th Snowmagical Fun Fest hosted by the town of Snowmass Village. Free
weekend of events for kids of all ages with some of the state’s best
magicians, workshops, movies, music and performances. Visit
snowmassvillage.com or phone 800-SNOWMASS.

Aspen Chamber Symphony presented by Aspen Music Festival and School.
Program includes Rossini and Bartok. 6 p.m. at the Benedict Music Tent.
Cost: $68. 925-3254.

Haden and Kelly. Live at Two Rivers Bar and Cafe in Basalt, 7-10 p.m. 927-3348.

"Ferris Bueller’s Day Off" at Friday Night Flicks presented by Glenwood
Springs Chamber of Commerce. Vendors sell fresh popcorn, burritos,
smoothies, pizza and movie-style candy. Bring a blanket or low-backed
chair. Free. 7:30 p.m. at Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs. 945-6589.

"Ignite Your Senses" presented by Dance Brazil. 8 p.m. at Aspen District Theatre. Cost: $20, $44, $64. 920-5770.

Finders and Youngberg. Live at Steve's Guitars in Carbondale, 8:30 p.m. Cost: $15. 963-3304.

Boo Coo featuring Smokin’ Joe Kelly, Chris Bank, and Chris Goplerud. Live at the St. Regis Hotel in Aspen, 7-11 p.m.

Dennis Fallon with Rama Love. Live at Stubbies in Basalt, 10 p.m. Free. 927-0501.

DJ Franki Chan. Dance music at Belly Up in Aspen, 10 p.m. Cost: $8/advance, $10/day of show. 544-9800.