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by Damien Williamson, Time Out Staff Writer Thursday, March 18, 2010
Temperatures have been soaring into the mid-40s as of late (this weekend's weather notwithstanding). The spring equinox is fast approaching this Saturday, March 20. Clocks have been set forward an hour. And the ski season is drawing to a close. But the final sign that spring has sprung is the arrival of the Aspen/Snowmass Spring Jam.
Now in its 10th year, the annual Spring Jam festival is a celebration of many of the things that make this valley one of the best places to live in the world - extreme athletics, stellar live music, and hilarious 400-pound "vehicles" soaring down a hill into a pond of water.
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by Christine Benedetti, Time Out Staff Writer Thursday, March 18, 2010 If there were a success-o-meter for bands that have made it big on the Internet before even signing with a label, Vampire Weekend sits at about an eight.
For those who follow the indie-festival new-rock scene, this is old news. For those that don't, we'll call them underground. This foursome from Brooklyn, N. Y. (which tells you enough already), found wild success before they even released their 10-song album, "Vampire Weekend," in 2008. Music bloggers across the country rejoiced with their poster boys: a foursome of Columbia University graduates who put together a good tune but were still in awe of the whole thing because they hadn't really meant to be famous - the plight of every good early-to-the-top band. Full Story »
by Jonathon Bastian, Time Out Literary Critic, Explore Booksellers Thursday, March 18, 2010 When Text and Photos Collide in 'Phlogs'
Two years ago, I wandered off into the wilderness near Independence Pass with Aspen Daily News Photographer Heather Rousseau. We had a single goal: to observe the elements around us and expose natural features that might be passed over. She took the photos. I wrote the text. It was an experiment to see how these two different forms of art and communication could work together, and what they could reveal. Full Story »
by John Zelazny, Time Out Music Columnist Thursday, March 18, 2010 When Big Gigantic first busted onto the Boulder music scene almost two years ago, they were just two friends in different bands that decided to collaborate on a project. In the short time they have been together, the duo has gathered a good deal of notoriety, putting a mark on the instrumental electronic music scene and keeping fans and first-time listeners dancing.
In the past year they have released their second album, played for summer festivals across the country and opened for Sound Tribe Sector 9, Shpongle and Bassnectar. Along with this list of accomplishment, the duo is about to make their Aspen debut next Wednesday, March 24, when they headline the Belly Up. Full Story »
by Rob Seideman, Time Out Food Columnist Thursday, March 18, 2010 It's been reported that two duos of Aspen landlords, Mazza & Woods and Garfield & Hecht, control a notable portion of Aspen's vital commercial core. That's not unreasonable, in and of itself. But when one considers the fact that the number of empty spaces in town is equally, if not troublesomely, notable - and getting worse each day - it doesn't make sense.
I've heard it argued that these two groups are monopolizing the town, and while it's easy to see how one could arrive at that conclusion, the problem with trying to fit them into a monopolist model is that it's not as if they're doing a ton of business and no one else is. Full Story »
by Drew Stofflet, Time Out Wine Columnist Thursday, March 18, 2010 The first order of business for the Chilean wine industry following last month's massive earthquake was to assess damages to winery facilities and vineyards.
The quake, which measured 8.8 on the Richter scale, was centered between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, between the towns of Conception and Valparaiso. Just east of this zone lies the wine-growing regions of the Maipo and Colchagua valleys, which account for 70 percent of Chile's vineyards. Early damage reports that began streaming in from locals have expanded to press releases from major wineries, and the destruction, while widespread, may not be as bad as first thought. Full Story »
by Giovanna DiRusso, Time Out Fashion Columnist Thursday, March 18, 2010 What a week! Daily fashion shows at the gondola plaza, multiple in-store events complete with DJs, informal modeling and cocktails, films documenting backstage looks in the fashion world at the Wheeler, and late-night parties at our trendy clubs and restaurants, like Syzygy and Kenichi. Needless to say, I'm exhausted, but at the same time exhilarated that Aspen could pull off such an ambitious event. But, as we've witnessed many times, if any ski town can pull off big events, it is Aspen ... and we do it well.
As promised in my previous article in the official Aspen Fashion Week guide, I did have an interview with Lasse Kjus, former Norwegian World Cup ski champion and now designer and manufacturer of the wildly successful Kjus line of skiwear. I caught up with Mr. Kjus at the opening fashion show at the Snowstage last Sunday. He and partner Didi Serena brainstormed together 10 years ago in order to "produce something that we can stand for," according to Kjus. "We love skiing and we want clothes that we can be proud of - light, warm and comfy - with freedom of movement." Full Story »
Aspen Daily News Staff Report Thursday, March 18, 2010 Join the ladies of the ice this Saturday night, March 20, from 6-10 p.m. for a double-header hockey match at the Aspen Ice Garden. There will be food, drinks, and games, including a cash prize for the chuck-a-puck competition (held promptly at 7:30 p.m.) and prizes for the Loudest Fan from Hell. Admission is free and open to the public. The game will also be broadcast live on KSNO Full Story »
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Horoscopes
- Aries
 - Taurus
 - Gemini
If you need to make New Year calls, get a head start on them. You can also send e-cards to others. Starting the year with this type of exchange can only make people feel good, you included. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.
- Cancer
- Leo
 Be on top of your game, especially with a partner. You could be surprised by what might emerge out of the blue. Know that you don't need to react immediately, because realization after realization could occur. Tonight: With that special person.
- Virgo
Once more, are you wondering why you are left holding the bag? Can you stop this pattern? A child or potential loved one reveals a lot. Remember to think rather than react. Be gracious no matter what you are hearing. Tonight: The more people, the merrier.
- Libra
- Scorpio
Stay close to home, and if you must work, try to work from home. Do only what you must. Where communication has been stilted, things finally open up. Let it happen. Tonight: Celebrate as only you can!
- Sagittarius
Keep communication flowing. A hard realization might encourage a change of plans, but on your terms. Remember, no one can take better care of yourself than you. Give someone the benefit of the doubt. Tonight: Entertain from home.
- Capricorn
- Aquarius
Use the daylight hours, when you are on top of your game. An issue that you have been holding in finally opens up. You might not want to deal with the problem immediately, but you will ultimately. Tonight: Your treat.
- Pisces
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