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2nd annual Learn-to-Sit-Ski Camp

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:16:48 -0600

Start: 01/05/2009 - 12:00am

End: 01/10/2009 - 12:00am

2nd annual Learn-to-Sit-Ski Camp hosted by Challenge Aspen. Introductory sit-ski camp for beginners at Snowmass. Visit challengeaspen.org or phone 923-0578.

58th Winterskol celebration

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:41:08 -0600

Start: 01/08/2009 - 12:00am

End: 01/11/2009 - 12:00am

“Powder Days and Stellar Nights” 58th Winterskol presented by Aspen Chamber Resort Association. Four days of Aspen’s annual celebration of winter. Event includes successive hosting days by each of Aspen Skiing Co.’s four ski mountains, parades, music and food. For full schedule of events, visit aspenchamber.org or call 925-1940.

Beginning Guitar Workshop

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:54:11 -0600

Start: 01/08/2009 - 6:00pm

End: 01/08/2009 - 8:00pm

Beginning Guitar Workshop presented by the Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts. Come learn how to tune your guitar, play a couple chords and learn a song to play for friends and family. Please bring your own guitar. 6-8 p.m. at the Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts. Cost: $45. To register, call 945-2414.

“Getting Weight Wise”

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:55:14 -0600

Start: 01/08/2009 - 6:30pm

End: 01/08/2009 - 7:30pm

“Getting Weight Wise” presented by Higher Spa Studio. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the studio in Basalt. Participation is free, but space must be reserved. 927-2777.

Live jazz music

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:56:09 -0600

Start: 01/08/2009 - 9:45pm

End: 01/08/2009 - 9:45pm

All That Jazz with Peer, Bannon & Co. 9:45 p.m. at Syzygy in Aspen. 925-3700.

Level II Avalanche course

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:10:20 -0600

Start: 01/09/2009 - 12:00am

End: 01/12/2009 - 12:00am

Level II Avalanche course presented by Aspen Expeditions. Four days of classes continue lessons learned in Level I course. Cost: $435. Courses are ongoing throughout the winter, and custom dates are available. Runs through Jan. 12. 925-7625.

Full Moon Tour

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:15:51 -0600

Start: 01/09/2009 - 12:00am

End: 01/09/2009 - 12:00am

Full Moon Tour hosted by Snowmass Cross Country Center. Check out Snowmass’ spectacular trails and scenery by the light of the moon. Visit utemountaineer.com or phone 923-5700.

Live music: Heart of the Rockies

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:12:56 -0600

Start: 01/09/2009 - 3:00pm

End: 01/09/2009 - 6:00pm

Twirp Anderson, Cash Cashman, and John Sommers. Heart of the Rockies players live at the Silvertree Hotel in Snowmass, 3-6 p.m. 923-3520.

Live music: Dan Forde

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:14:35 -0600

Start: 01/09/2009 - 4:00pm

End: 01/09/2009 - 7:00pm

Dan Forde. Live at Nardi's HideAway in Snowmass Village, 4-7 p.m. 923-0118

Live music: Jes Grew

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:15:25 -0600

Start: 01/09/2009 - 5:00pm

End: 01/09/2009 - 9:00pm

Cameron Williams, Randolf Turner, Rob Desoro and Viddy. Live music by Jes Grew members at The Wine Spot at the Hyatt Grand Aspen in Aspen, 5-9 p.m. 920-9463.

Intermediate Guitar Workshop

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:05:37 -0600

Start: 01/09/2009 - 6:00pm

End: 01/09/2009 - 8:00pm

Intermediate Guitar Workshop presented by the Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts. Come learn some basic theory, scales and barre chords that could jumpstart your playing. Please bring your own guitar. 6-8 p.m. at the Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts. Cost: $45. To register, call 945-414.

Live music: Martin and Skyler

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:22:12 -0600

Start: 01/09/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 01/09/2009 - 7:00pm

Martin and Skyler. Acoustic jam band at Parallel 15 Coffee at 400 East Hyman Ave, 7 p.m. 309-6883.

"Aspen's Darkside"

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:12:07 -0600

Start: 01/09/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 01/09/2009 - 7:00pm

"Aspen's Darkside" presented by Aspen Walking Tours. Follow the light into the darkness of Aspen's past with stories of ghosts, murder and mayhem on this hour-long walk. Offered Fridays at 7 p.m. throughout the winter. Tours run through January. Reservations required; call 970-948-4349.

Full Moon Tour

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:07:21 -0600

Start: 01/09/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 01/09/2009 - 7:00pm

Full Moon Tour hosted by Snowmass Cross Country Center. Check out Snowmass’ spectacular trails and scenery by the light of the moon. Visit utemountaineer.com or phone 923-5700.

Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:08:20 -0600

Start: 01/09/2009 - 8:00pm

End: 01/09/2009 - 8:00pm

Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band presented by the Wheeler Opera House. Cost: $17.50/non-Aspen patrons, $5/Aspenites and includes a chit for a free drink at the Wheeler bar. 920 -5770.

Live jazz music

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:20:40 -0600

Start: 01/09/2009 - 9:45pm

End: 01/09/2009 - 9:45pm

All That Jazz with Peer, Bannon & Co. 9:45 p.m. at Syzygy in Aspen. 925-3700.

Live music: George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:17:09 -0600

Start: 01/09/2009 - 10:00pm

End: 01/09/2009 - 10:00pm

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. Funk at Belly Up in Aspen, 10 p.m. Cost: $60/advance, $65/day of show. 544-9800.

Live music: DJ Dylan

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:21:29 -0600

Start: 01/09/2009 - 11:00pm

End: 01/09/2009 - 11:00pm

DJ Dylan. Live at Dish Aspen, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. 925-7119.

Nordic Bonfire Dinner

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:15:28 -0600

Start: 01/10/2009 - 6:00pm

End: 01/10/2009 - 6:00pm

Nordic Bonfire Dinner presented by Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club. Progressive bonfire dinner. 6 p.m. at Aspen Cross Country Center (golf course). 205-5100.

“Points of Light” art exhibit

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:24:45 -0600

Start: 01/10/2009 - 6:00pm

End: 02/22/2009 - 12:00am

Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts presents a new exhbit entitled “Points of Light” all member show with an artist reception on Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. Show runs through Feb. 22. 945-2414.

Live music: Gregory Alan Isakov

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:13:00 -0600

Start: 01/10/2009 - 8:30pm

End: 01/10/2009 - 8:30pm

Gregory Alan Isakov. Live at Steve's Guitars in Carbondale, 8:30 p.m. Cost: $10. 963-3304.

Robert Earl Keen

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:12:06 -0600

Start: 01/10/2009 - 9:00pm

End: 01/10/2009 - 9:00pm

Robert Earl Keen presented by the Wheeler Opera House. 9 p.m. at the Wheeler in Aspen. Cost: $40. 920-5770.

2008 Aspen Gay and Lesbian Ski week

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:42:01 -0600

Start: 01/11/2009 - 12:00am

End: 01/18/2009 - 12:00am

2008 Aspen Gay and Lesbian Ski week. 31st anniversary event offers a full week of races, parties and skiing in Aspen/Snowmass. For full schedule of events, visit gayskiweek.com.

13th annual Mono-Ski Camp

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:17:35 -0600

Start: 01/15/2009 - 12:00am

End: 01/22/2009 - 12:00am

13th annual Mono-Ski Camp hosted by Challenge Aspen. Skill-based camp for intermediate and advanced mono skiers at Snowmass. Visit challengeaspen.org or phone 970-923-0578.

Live music: Doug Moreland

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:13:54 -0600

Start: 01/15/2009 - 8:30pm

End: 01/15/2009 - 8:30pm

Doug Moreland. Live at Steve's Guitars in Carbondale, 8:30 p.m. Cost: $10. 963-3304.

Live music: Elephant Revival

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:14:51 -0600

Start: 01/16/2009 - 8:30pm

End: 01/16/2009 - 8:30pm

Elephant Revival. Live at Steve's Guitars in Carbondale, 8:30 p.m. Cost: $10. 963-3304.

Dance performance: "Men’s Stories"

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:23:29 -0600

Start: 01/18/2009 - 7:30pm

End: 01/18/2009 - 7:30pm

"Men’s Stories" presented by Lar Lubovitch. 7:30 p.m. at Aspen District Theatre. Cost: $20-$64. For more information, visit aspensantafeballet.com; for tickets, call 920-5770.

Anderson Ranch staff and resident slide show

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:01:30 -0600

Start: 01/19/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 01/19/2009 - 7:00pm

Resident artists and staff slide show hosted by Anderson Ranch Arts Center. Spring resident artists and Anderson Ranch staff present images of their work. 7 p.m. at the Ranch in Snowmass. Free and open to the public. 923-3181.

Anderson Ranch Exhibition

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:26:18 -0600

Start: 01/20/2009 - 12:00am

End: 02/10/2009 - 12:00am

Resident and Staff Exhibition presented by Anderson Ranch Arts Center. Exhibition features work from the Ranch’s spring resident artists and Anderson Ranch staff. In the Patton-Malott & Gartner Galleries located on the second floor of the Dows Barn administration building at the ranch in Snowmass. Show runs through Feb. 10. Free and open to the public. 923-3181.

ESPN Winter X Games 13

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:21:09 -0600

Start: 01/22/2009 - 12:00am

End: 01/25/2009 - 12:00am

ESPN Winter X Games 13 takes place at Buttermilk Mountain. International athletes compete in extreme competitions like the SuperPipe, SnoCross, Slopestyle, Snow X and more. For full schedule of events, visit aspensnowmass.com or expn.com.

"Play Right with Promising Playwrights"

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:04:23 -0600

Start: 01/24/2009 - 12:00am

End: 01/24/2009 - 12:00am

"Play Right with Promising Playwrights" presentation and dinner presented by Aspen Institute and Theater Masters. Event offers a glimpse into the young minds of the country's rising stars of the playwright world. Visit aspeninstitute.org.

Freedom of Expression juried dance showcase

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:25:26 -0600

Start: 01/29/2009 - 12:00am

End: 01/29/2009 - 12:00am

Freedom of Expression presented by Aspen Dance Connection. 31st annual juried showcase features independent Colorado choreographers. 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Wheeler Opera House. Cost: $18/kids 18 years and under, $30/adults, $45/patron ticket with early seating. Visit aspenshowtickets.com or phone 970-920-5770.

Aspen Writers’ Foundation presents Scott Turow

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:35:59 -0600

Start: 01/29/2009 - 5:30pm

End: 01/29/2009 - 5:30pm

Aspen Writers’ Foundation presents Scott Turow, best-selling author of “Presumed Innocent,” “The Burden of Proof,” for its 12th annual Winter Words program. Cost: $15. Event starts at 5:30 p.m.at Paepcke Auditorium. For more information, visit aspenwriters.org or call. 925-3122

Conversation New Museum artistic director Massimiliano Gioni

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:02:36 -0600

Start: 01/29/2009 - 6:00pm

End: 01/29/2009 - 8:00pm

Conversation with Massimiliano Gioni and Aspen Art Museum Director and Chief Curator Heidi Zuckerman Jacobson. Gioni is director of special exhibitions at the New Museum and artistic director of the Nicola Trussardi Foundation. 6-8 p.m. at AAM. 925-8050.

The Peking Acrobats

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:26:09 -0600

Start: 01/30/2009 - 12:00am

End: 01/30/2009 - 12:00am

The Peking Acrobats. Hair-raising display of artistry, acrobatics, and athleticism. 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Aspen District Theatre. Cost: $20-$64. For more information, visit aspensantafeballet.com; for tickets, call 920-5770.

Town to Town Tour

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:22:50 -0600

Start: 01/31/2009 - 10:30am

End: 01/31/2009 - 10:30am

Jan. 31

Aspen/Snowmass Ski & Snowboard Open

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:23:41 -0600

Start: 02/05/2009 - 12:00am

End: 02/08/2009 - 12:00am

Aspen/Snowmass Ski & Snowboard Open presented by Audi. Up-and-coming skiers and snowboarders compete at the same venue as top athletes during the famous Winter X Games. In its fourth year, the Open is expected to draw 350 men and women skiers and snowboarders to compete in two disciplines — slopestyle and Superpipe — at Buttermilk. Visit aspensnowmass.com 925-1220.

Red Brick Art Show

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:40:05 -0600

Start: 02/05/2009 - 5:00pm

End: 02/25/2009 - 12:00am

Red Brick Gallery in Aspen presents a new exhbit entitled “Behind the Lens” featuring the photography of Sandra Kaplan, Aaron Kleidon, and Sally Cole. Show runs through Feb. 25. Opening reception Feb. 5 from 5-7p.m. with wine, appetizers, and participating artists. 429-2777.

Aspen Writers’ Foundation presents poet Jane Hirshfield

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:37:03 -0600

Start: 02/05/2009 - 5:30pm

End: 02/05/2009 - 5:30pm

Aspen Writers’ Foundation presents poet Jane Hirshfield for its 12th annual Winter Words program. Cost: $15. Event starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Hotel Lenado. For more information, visit aspenwriters.org or call. 925-3122.

13th Annual Visually Impaired Ski & Snowboard Festival

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:26:35 -0600

Start: 02/07/2009 - 12:00am

End: 02/13/2009 - 12:00am

13th Annual Visually Impaired Ski & Snowboard Festival hosted by Challenge Aspen. Weeklong skills-based camp for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders with visual impairments at Snowmass. Visit challengeaspen.org or phone. 923-0578.