Summer In Snowmass 2012

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SUMMER 2012

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An essential guide

EVENTS + ACTIVITIES

Snowmass Village

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CALENDAR OFEVENTS PG27

An essential guide

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Th ere’s a saying in this area that locals come for the winters but stay for the summers.

Something about summer establishesSnowmass Village as a town

that has a lot more to off er than just skiing. Th e mountain is open to

hikers and bikers, but summer beckons you to explore beyond the ski

area as well — to the Snowmass Club golf course, to the whitewater

rapids of our nearby rivers, to Fanny Hill for a free Th ursday night

concert or to the rodeo grounds for some Wednesday night bronc

busting, barrel racing and bull riding. We know you’ll learn quickly why

summer draws people in.

Or maybe you’re here again because you’ve already fi gured that out.

Th ere’s still more for you to discover, such as learning more about

the Ziegler Reservoir fossil dig or getting your hands dirty in a new

workshop at Anderson Ranch Arts Center.

Whether you’re here for the fi rst time or a return visit, a short trip

or a summer-long stay, we hope this guide will help you discover the

magic of summer in Snowmass Village.

Th anks for reading,

Jill BeathardEditor

FROM THE EDITOR


BY ROBIN SMITH

Wrangle up your grandstand seats under the Wednesday night lights of the Snowmass Rodeo, a summertime Village tradition of 38 years that runs June 13 to Aug. 15.

Gates at the rodeo grounds open at 5 p.m. to a bevy of ranching-centric activities and food that will satisfy

adults and children alike. Steer-head roping practice and

the petting zoo are free to all kids; other options include a western-gear shop, mechanical bull riding, pony rides and a “bouncy house.” Head over to the chuckwagon area to hear Twirp Anderson singing while you chow down on the Hickory House’s famous barbecue dinner before the

show; the saloon off ers up beverages all evening.

With stirrup-mounted fl ags a-fl yin’, the Grand Entry parade of cowboys and cowgirls charges into the arena at 7 p.m., kicking off an extravaganza of competitions. Bareback bronc riding is fi rst, followed by team roping, the

The rodeo provides a great time for all ages every Wednesday night this summer

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kids-only mutton bustin’ contest, saddle bronc riding and a second kids’ event, the calf scramble. Dally Ribbon Roping comes next, followed by barrel racing and the thrilling bull riding.

New this year will be burro racing, a three-person team event open to any adults who sign up to push/pull/ride on a recalcitrant burro to the hoots and hollers of the grandstands. Twirp leads a campfi re sing-a-long and marshmallow roasting to wind up the colorful evening.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for 11- to 16-year-olds and free for the 10-and-under crowd. VIP seating is just that: $28 for a special section along with a souvenir stadium cushion. Contact the Snowmass Rodeo at 970-923-8898 or www.snowmassrodeo.org.


BY JANET URQUHART

The discovery of Ice Age fossils at a reservoir just outside of Snowmass Village led to some frenzied digging in the fall of 2010 and again last spring and early summer. In seven weeks last year, crews unearthed more than 4,500 fossils and identified 20 different vertebrate animals at the site.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the repository of the fossils, but visitors to Snowmass Village can drop by the Snowmass

Ice Age Discovery Center on the Snowmass Mall for some insight into the resort’s prehistoric past. The center is open daily, June 1 to Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Ziegler Reservoir, site of all the digging, has been refilled with water and isn’t accessible to the public, but the co-leaders of the excavation have written an easy-to-read book, “Digging Snowmastodon: Discovering an Ice

In 2010, thousands of Ice Age fossils were found by a construction crew, prompting a new exhibit in Snowmass

Anything new with the dig?

Continued on page 10...Janet UrquhartBones found at the Ziegler Reservoir dig site in 2011.


Age World in the Colorado Rockies” ($19.95), that includes plenty of photographs of the astounding discoveries. Look for it at area bookstores or visit www.diggingsnowmastodon.com to purchase a copy. Go to http://www.dmns.org/science/the-snowmastodon-project/ for more on the discoveries, which the museum has deemed one of the most significant fossil discoveries ever made in Colorado and one that will change our understanding of alpine life during the Ice Age.

The discoveries at Ziegler included bones from the American mastodon, giant bison, ground sloths, Columbian mammoths, deer, horse and an ancient camel. The museum estimates specimens from some 30 to 50 mastodons were recovered, making the Snowmass discovery one of the richest mastodon sites in the world.

Meanwhile, a Tusk Force in Snowmass Village is charged with determining how the resort should celebrate its newfound, ancient history.

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New this year from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies is the Ice Age Discovery Hike, taking off from the Ice Age Discovery Center on the Snowmass Mall at 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays from June 19 to Labor Day. The hike, led by naturalist Jamie Cundiff, will end looking at the Ziegler Reservoir, where an excavation in 2010 unearthed thousands of Ice Age fossils. Cundiff has been trained by Kirk Johnson and Ian Miller of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and worked on the dig. She said she will cover the geologic history of Snowmass, how the lake was formed, how the bones got there and what all that says about what Snowmass used to look like.


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BY JILL BEATHARD

While a light snowpack and warm temperatures allowed the Snowmass Club to open nine holes on schedule May 5, odd early season weather patterns last winter caused enough damage that it was a while before the full course was open.

“Because of the lack of snow cover and the freeze and thaw cycle we had in December, parts of our greens were damaged, so we’re trying to keep people off and let them recover,” Director of Golf Ken Everett said.

Everett said patrons shouldn’t get the impression that the damage was very signifi cant. Delays are common in the mountains, where most grasses do not grow naturally, and this delay was more about the long-term health of the course, Everett said.

Th e driving range opened April 23, the earliest it’s opened since the redesign of the course in 2005.

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TYPE: Semi-private, 18 holes, par 72

GREEN FEES: Public, summer: 18 holes, $185. Twilight rate after 4 p.m. $110. Early season (through June 15) and late season (Sept. 10-Oct. 14): 18 holes, $125; twilight $75.

TEE TIMES: One day in advance

DRESS CODE: No jeans, collared shirt, no metal spikes.

DESIGNER: Jim Engh

TEE BOXES: Black, 7,008 yards; Blue, 6,559 yards; White, 6,126 yards; Gold, 5,471; Green, 4,736.

PRACTICE: Driving range, chipping green and putting green.

AMENITIES: Restaurant, bar, pro shop, tennis.

DIRECTIONS: 0239 Snowmass Club Circle, Snowmass Village. Take Highway 82 to Brush Creek Road, and then go 2 miles to Highline Road. Turn left on Highline and take fi rst right to the club.

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Th e Aspen Golf Course opened this year on April 4. Everett said the Snowmass Club opens later every year because it is at higher elevation and gets less sun in its Brush Creek valley location. Th e Aspen course is also fl atter, he said.

Everett said the early arrival of warm weather and on-schedule opening don’t increase business revenue signifi cantly because most visitors don’t start arriving until later in the summer.

“We like to say summer kicks off the week of Food & Wine,” Everett said. However, he added, the weather the past two years has allowed the course to stay open until almost November, which does allow for more play by out-of-town guests.

In addition to member play, tee times at the Snowmass Club Golf Course are open to the public after 1 p.m.

For more information, call the pro shop at 970-923-5700 or visit www.snowmassclub.com.


Now in their second season of summer operation, the Elk Camp Gondola and the Elk Camp chairlift bring the beauty of the mountain and the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness to all.

Unlike the gondola in Aspen, the Snowmass lift allows transport of mountain bikes so riders can enjoy an easy trip uphill. After that, bikers can either take a downhill cruise or grunt up one of the trails in an expanding network on the ski slopes.

One popular trail is the Snowmass Way trail (it’s

called Adams Avenue in the winter). From

there it’s possible to intersect with the cross-mountain trail

and travel either east or west.

To the east, the Tom

Blake or

Government Trail can entice experienced riders. Those with fewer miles under their belt will want to ride Snowmass Way back to the Village.

Start your day on the Snowmass Mall and walk down or ride the Skittles lift to the base area, where you’ll board the gondola. Or, begin in Base Village, where parking in the garage is free during the summer. Mountain bike rentals are centered at mall-area shops, with one operation in Base Village.

Fanny Hill, the easy slope that abuts both the base area and the mall, is an appealing place for novices to practice their shifting, climbing and maneuvering skills before heading up the big hill.

From the gondola, you get a great view of Mount Daly, Mount Sopris and most of the Roaring Fork Valley. But how about those sights from atop the Elk Camp chairlift? Spectacular seems the most appropriate word to describe the scene.

Snowmass lift-served biking network expands

Elk Camp lifts make it easy


Always check open and closure signs before venturing onto a trail, and heed any warnings about watershed or wildlife areas.

TAKE A HIKEOnce at the gondola summit, an

option is to take a free guided hike with a naturalist from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. The walks take off from that location at 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. On weekends, catch the Elk Camp chairlift and head to the 11,325-foot summit for an ACES-guided tour to learn about our furry friends. Those free tours begin at 1 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Just as they do during winter, Aspen Skiing Co. has published a summer trail map that offers directions on where to go — uphill or downhill — on the mountain.

For hikers, an easy route that beckons to those of all ages is the gentle Rabbit Run surrounding Rayburn’s Pond. Meander through the pines, enjoy the babbling brook and even toss in a fishing line if the mood strikes (Colorado fishing

license required). At day’s end, choose to descend

the slope on either the Vista Trail — it cuts through some great terrain off the Funnel ski run — or ride the gondola back down to Base Village.

On weekends when the chairlift is open, hike from the peak to the top of the gondola on the new Summit Trail.

A 36-hole disc course zig-zags in and around the Funnel ski trail, over toward Naked Lady, around Adams Avenue and down to Base Village. It’s challenging enough to play host to a sanctioned disc golf tourney during July.

Should you encounter any bumps on the road while exploring the mountain trails, look for one of the mountain rangers on site.

All of that exercise certainly spawns an appetite. Bring your own picnic or pop into the Elk Camp Café, open daily for lunch. Savor some grilled treats straight from the outdoor barbecue or grab a salad and a cold beer from inside and enjoy the mellow music on the deck.

ELK CAMP GONDOLA AND CHAIRLIFT

GONDOLA: Operates daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22 through Sept. 3 (last ride down at 4:15 p.m.).

ELK CAMP CHAIRLIFT: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last ride down 3:15 p.m.) Friday through Sunday and holidays from June 22 through Sept. 3.

PRICES: Monday through Thursday — $21 for adults, $16 for seniors, $13 for youth (13-17), $8.50 for kids (4-12), free for kids 3 and younger.

Friday through Sunday and holidays — $26 for adults, $20 for seniors, $16 for youth, $10.50 for kids, free for 3 and younger.

(Weekend price includes access on Elk Camp quad chair.) Take your bike for an additional $10 ($9.50 for kids) for all day or $1 (not applicable for kids and youth) after 2 p.m.

Skico Premier Passes are accepted. Numerous pricing plans are also offered.

The Skittles lift, properly termed the Sky Cab Gondola, is a free connection between Base Village and the Snowmass Mall. It operates daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 23 through Sept. 3, as well as from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays from June 28 to Aug. 16. There’s no charge to take a bike on the Skittles.

Call 970-925-1220 for more information.


BY JILL BEATHARD

With the low amount of snowmelt feeding rivers this year, some rafting companies got a slow start. But many, including Snowmass-based Blazing Adventures, started taking trips on the Colorado River, which had the best whitewater in the state at the time, according to rafting guide Ben Whitaker.

“Because it’s dam-controlled they can release the water,” Whitaker said. “They get it to a decent flow, and they can maintain that flow.”

Because it isn’t fed by snowmelt, the Colorado is also warmer. That combined with warm temperatures and company-provided wetsuits made an early-season trip much more comfortable. Whitaker said in the summertime, temperatures on the Colorado can reach upwards of 100 degrees, so guests will jump in the river

for a swim. We took the Triple Shoshone, which

starts at the Shoshone put-in off Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon. The route goes over five rapids, all Class III on a scale of difficulty from I to V. The Triple Shoshone takes parties down the route for two more laps, but by going over some rapids backward and some in rotation, every lap is different. We also switched seats every time so we alternated who got the brunt of every splash.

Guides at Blazing Adventures work to make all aspects of the trip entertaining. Whitaker shared his knowledge of the area, but he wasn’t afraid to give us a hard time if we fell for a trick or two.

Director of Marketing Mar Naibi said the company is also offering its ducky, or inflatable kayak, trips on the Roaring Fork River this summer.

Blazing Adventures also takes rafting trips on:

Down by the river

Snowmass-based rafting company taking trips on three area rivers

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Each company offers a specifi c niche that they feel is their stock in trade.

Aspen Whitewater boasts of its smaller trips which top out at four boats so “you’re with 20 of your best friends rather than 60 of them,” owner Jim Ingram said.

The company also features an Eco Tour led by a specially trained naturalist from Jackson Hole’s acclaimed Teton Science School.

While novelty is great, most guests prefer the regular river runs on the Arkansas, Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers. There’s no shortage of choices depending on your nerve and the river’s daily levels.

For a lively whitewater adventure, consider the Slaughterhouse stretch of the Roaring Fork or Pine Creek/Numbers on the Arkansas. Though the Arkansas River trips are on the eastern side of the Continental Divide, which requires a trek over Independence Pass, in reality the drive time is about comparable to the trip downvalley to Glenwood Springs (where the Colorado River trips take place).

Easiest to access and arguably a river that has it all, the Roaring Fork runs utilize the upper, middle and lower sections, depending upon the season. That and the Crystal River are most likely to have mellow fl oats at their disposal.

In general, beginners and intermediates can handle class II and II/III rivers while class IV/V rated waterways are best left to the advanced rafters.


• Roaring Fork: Upper Roaring Fork (Class III), Slaughterhouse (Class IV), Middle Roaring Fork (Class II and III) and Lower Roaring Fork (Class II and III). Ducky, or inflatable kayak, trips available on the Middle Roaring Fork (Class II and III).

• Colorado River: Shoshone (Class III and IV) and Triple Shoshone (Class III).

• Arkansas River: Browns Canyon (Class III and IV), Numbers (Class IV) and Pine Creek/Numbers (Class IV and V).

Blazing Adventures has locations on the Snowmass Village Mall and the gondola plaza in Aspen. Call 970-923-4544 or 1-800-282-7238.

Water levels vary on the rivers over the course of the summer, so call ahead to find out what trips Blazing Adventures or other companies are offering during your stay.

The following are other companies offering water activities in the Roaring Fork Valley:

ASPEN SEALSwww.aspenseals.comAspen Seals is a mobile company

that operates out of Aspen. 970-618-4569

Rivers:• Roaring Fork: Toothache (Class

II and III), Upper Woody (Class II and III) and Slaughterhouse (Class III-IV).

• Arkansas River: Pine Creek (Class III-V), Numbers (Class III-V), and Fractions and Frog Rock (Class II and III).

ASPEN WHITEWATER RAFTINGwww.aspenwhitewater.com520 Durant Ave., Aspen. 970-

920-3511; 866-377-4837

Rivers: • Roaring Fork: Middle Roaring

Fork (Class II and III), Cemetery (Class II and III), Eco-Trip (Class

II), Upper Roaring Fork (Class III) and Slaughterhouse Falls (Class IV). Ducky trips available near Basalt Mountain (Class II and III).

• Arkansas River: Fractions (Class III), Browns (Class III), Numbers (Class IV) and Pine Creek/ Numbers (Class IV and V).

• Colorado River: Shoshone (Class III).

ELK MOUNTAIN EXPEDITIONSwww.elkmtnexpeditions.com902 Highway 133, Carbondale.

970-456-6287

Rivers:• Crystal River: Avalanche (Class

II and III) and Mount Sopris Scenic (Class II)

• Roaring Fork River: Slaughterhouse (Class IV), Upper Roaring Fork (Class III) and Lower Roaring Fork (Class II).

• Colorado River: South Canyon (Class III+)

BLUE SKY ADVENTURESwww.blueskyadventure.com319 Sixth St. (Hotel Colorado),

Glenwood Springs. 970-945-6605; 877-945-6605

Rivers: • Colorado: Shoshone (Class II

through IV).

GLENWOOD CANYON RAFTINGwww.raftingglenwoodsprings.com2610 Gilstrap Court, Glenwood

Springs. 970-384-0445; 877-384-0445

Rivers: • Colorado: Shoshone (Class III).

LAKOTA GUIDESwww.lakotaguides.comP.O. Box 4175, Vail, 970-845-

RAFT (7238)

Rivers:• Colorado: Shoshone (Class II

and III), Upper Colorado (Class I and II), Shoshone 3-peat (Class III)

• Arkansas: Browns Canyon (Class III), Numbers (Class IV), Granite/Pine Creek/Numbers (Class IV and V) and Gore Canyon (Class V).

ROCK GARDENS RAFTINGwww.rockgardens.com1308 County Road 129,

Glenwood Springs (I-70 Exit 119 at No Name). 970-945-6737; 800-958-6737

Rivers: • Colorado: Shoshone (Class III).

UP THA CREEK EXPEDITIONSwww.upthacreek.comP.O. Box 3251 Glenwood Springs.

970-947-0030; 877-98-CREEK

Rivers:• Colorado: South Canyon (Class

III), Gore Canyon (Class V), Little Gore (Class III).

• Roaring Fork: Slaughterhouse (Class IV), Upper Roaring Fork (Class III), Middle Fork (Class III) and Lower Fork (Class III).

• Crystal River: Avalanche Creek (Class III) and Crystal Flats (Class II).


BY BRADY HURLEY

If you’ve come to Snowmass this summer hoping to get some skating in, you are in luck. Th e Roaring Fork Valley is rich in concrete terrain including skateparks designed and built by three of the foremost

companies in the world.

Snowmass is the latest addition.Almost four years ago, Dreamland

Skateparks completed a 10,000-square-foot concrete park at the rodeo grounds at the entrance to Snowmass Village.

It has three main elements. In addition to a fl ow area with the obligatory Burnside bank wall and a variety of small hips that launch into or off of the decks, there are rails and ledges. Th e vert bowl is 10 feet at its deepest, incorporates three hips and

an escalated shallow-end wall coming in at about 6 feet deep.

All of this is topped off with Tedder’s pool coping

handmade in Oregon. Last, but not least, is

the backyard-style pool with a quick-transitioned 4-foot shallow end and 8-foot deep end in the approximate

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shape of a peanut. Th is pool is also topped with pool coping.

Th e skatepark is located between the rodeo grounds and the Snowmass Recreation Center and is landscaped with thick grass and fl owering trees that provide a bit of shade. Bathrooms and water are available for free. For a fee, showers and pools are available for the traveling skater. Parking is available in the recreation center lot.

Skateboarding lessons are off ered by Camp Aspen/Snowmass, which is run by Aspen Skiing Co. Another outlet for lessons is Radio Boardshop in Aspen.

Skating the park is a good place to eavesdrop on the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival, held across the street.


BY JILL BEATHARD

Vacation is a time to relax, but you don’t want all the hard work you’ve been doing in the gym to go to waste. Keep up with your workout at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center, whose membership is open to residents and visitors of all ages.

Long-term membership options are available for four months or one year, and the center also offers daily drop-in rates and 20-visit punch cards. Some hotels have rec center punch cards that they offer to guests to use, according to Lindsey Wilkinson at the rec center.

Amenities include a fitness room, a gymnasium, a climbing wall and bouldering cave, saltwater pools, a skate park, and tennis, sand volleyball and outdoor basketball courts, according to the center’s website. Fitness classes are available for an additional fee. Lockers are available for three-month and six-month periods.

The rec center also offers a summer camp for kids ages 5 to 14, with activities including indoor rock climbing, swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, tennis, volleyball and field trips, according to the center’s website. The camp is offered Monday through Friday from June 6 to August 24.

“Summer Camp has a couple of registration options to best

suit our customer,” said Sarah Alderson, recreation program specialist. “We have kids that register for the entire summer, some that are twice a week and some tourists that just drop in for a couple days.”

GET OUTSIDE Although most of the amenities

are only available to members or paying guests, the outdoor volleyball, basketball and tennis courts are open daily to the public on a first-come first-serve basis, according to Wilkinson. Private and group lessons are available in tennis. Call 970-922-2240 or visit

www.snowmassrecreation.com for schedule and rates.

The tennis courts at the Snowmass Club also are available to the public from noon to 4 p.m. at $40 an hour, but guests of the Hayden Lodge, Capitol Peak Lodge, Villas and Residences at the Snowmass Club have access to the club’s indoor and outdoor courts. Tennis Director Gayle Godwin said nonmembers may participate in instructional programs, leagues and private lessons on a space-available basis by invitation. The outdoor pro shop stays open through the third weekend of September.

SNOWMASS VILLAGE RECREATION CENTER RATES

• Daily drop-in rates:

Adults 18 and older — $15

Youth 2 through 17 — $10

• 20-visit punch cards:

Adults $220

Youth $160

• Four-month membership:

Adults — $415

Youth — $320

Family (Two adults and two children) — $650

• One-year membership:

Adults — $600

Youth — $475

Family — $1,120

• Fitness classes:

Drop-in fee — $15

Snowmass Village Recreation Center hours

Monday through Thursday 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Friday — 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Call 970-922-2240 or visit www.snowmassrecreation.com.

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and guests encourage everyone to work hard to keep the natural environment free from pollution and trash, as well as pushing recycling programs throughout the Village.

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In 2010, the town completed its fi rst-ever Carbon Footprint Report, giving it a concrete, scientifi c baseline in which to begin making small and large changes to reduce our carbon footprint. Th e quick and dirty numbers are: the town of Snowmass Village emitted 310,856 tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2009. Th at’s 163 tons per person. Th e national average is 26 per person. Town staff , the Environmental Advisory Committee and Council is currently examining ways to reduce our impact on the environment.

In 2009, the Snowmass Village Town Council adopted a new environmental sustainability plan intended to bring ecological awareness into all aspects of town governance. Th e plan, a year in the making, was created with the help of

the Rocky Mountain Institute and Snowmass residents. In the coming weeks a sustainability advisory committee will be created to help guide and implement this plan. To become involved in that, please contact Town Hall at 970-923-3777.


BY STEWART OKSENHORN

Music fans looking for the full range of sounds — old and new, familiar and foreign, rocking and mellow, from New Orleans and L.A., Chicago and Colorado — will have it all delivered to them this summer on Fanny Hill. Th e lineup of acts for the long-running, much-loved Snowmass Free Concert Series has been announced, and it features the usual array of genres.

All concerts in the series begin at 6:15 p.m. on Fanny Hill, and admission is free.

JUNE 28: FirefallFirefall, the Boulder-based soft-rock group whose biggest hits, “You Are the

Woman” and “Just Remember I Love You,” dates back to the mid-’70s. Th e band is still led by singer-guitarist Jock Bartley, a former member of Gram Parsons’ group, the Fallen Angels. Firefall got its start in the ’70s by playing shows in Aspen.

JULY 5: Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn BandTh e Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band follows on July 5. Th e Indiana-based trio,

which plays an aggressive, punk-fueled take on folk-blues, has performed at the Bonnaroo Festival, and played a fi ve-night stand last summer at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

JULY 12: MonophonicsMonophonics, a San Francisco group that mixes old soul with psychedelic

jams, makes its local debut July 12.

FREE SHOWS fi ll Fanny Hill this summer


JULY 19: Quick and Easy BoysTh e Quick and Easy Boys, an r&b band whose sound is infl uenced by the

contemporary soul group TV on the Radio, makes its fi rst area appearance on July 19.

JULY 26: Pure Prairie LeaguePure Prairie League, the country-rock band that traces its roots back to Ohio

in the late ‘60s, returns to Fanny Hill July 26. Th e group, which has featured lead singers Vince Gill and Craig Fuller, had its biggest hit with 1972’s “Amie.”

AUGUST 2: Honey Island Swamp BandTh e Honey Island Swamp Band, a roots-rock quintet from New Orleans,

makes its area debut on Aug. 2.

AUGUST 9: Van GhostVan Ghost, a jam-rock group from Chicago, is set for Aug. 9; the group

features singer-trumpeter Jennifer Hartswick, who collaborates frequently with Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio.

AUGUST 16: Chali 2NATh e series closes Aug. 16 with Chali 2Na, a California rapper who has been

a founding member of hip-hop group Jurassic 5 and the eclectic multi-cultural group Ozomatli.


BY JILL BEATHARD

Winter might be prime season for some ski town industries, but with more than 150 workshops, artist lectures, weekly auctionettes and other fundraisers, summer is a whirl of activity at the Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass Village.

Th e workshops, which are the center’s core business, are off ered for all skill levels. Some are more advanced and require participants to submit a portfolio for faculty to determine if they’re eligible, but others are geared toward people with no prior experience.

“Th ere’s this myth that’s out there that you have to be an established artist to go to Anderson Ranch, but you have to just have an interest,” said Nancy Wilhelms, the center’s director of marketing and communications.

Th e workshop Reduction Woodcut: transforming landscape from Aug. 27 through 31 is open to all skill levels. Th e workshop involves mostly hands-on learning in the studio carving and printing a woodblock.

Woodblocks can be made at home without a press, said printmaking studio coordinator Elizabeth Ferrill, but workshop students will use the center’s presses to print images they can take home at the end of the week.

“Th e teacher is very patient and kind, giving step-by-step instruction in all of the aspects of learning to make a reductive woodcut print,” Ferrill said. “Students also get time outside to work from nature, which is the best inspiration.”

Jean Gumpper, a visiting associate professor at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, will lead the workshop.

Th e center also off ers workshops for kids ages 4 through 17. From June 25 to 29, children can participate in designing a fl oat for Aspen’s Fourth of July parade. Anderson

Ranch has won “Best Children’s Float” for the past two years.

Registration in workshops is fi lling up quickly, and some programs are already full. Students can register and view the summer workshop catalog online at www.andersonranch.org. All workshops for adults meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for the dates scheduled. Times for children’s and teen programs vary, but most are also Monday through Friday.

SUMMER EVENTSTh e ranch will begin a featured artists

lecture series June 21, an annual summer program that brings internationally recognized artists to the campus to speak and present their work. Most of the presentations

Anderson Ranch Arts Center off ers workshops, artist lectures

Working on the ranch


June 21 — Sanford Biggers, 12:30 p.m.

July 5 — Enrique Martínez Celaya, 12:30 p.m.

July 12 — Barry X Ball, 12:30 p.m.

July 19 — Kara Walker, 5 p.m.

July 26 — James Casebere, 12:30 p.m.

August 2 — Rashid Johnson, 12:30 p.m.

August 7 — Tom Sachs, 5 p.m.

August 9 — Nick Cave, 12:30 p.m.

August 23 — Jessica Stockholder, 12:30 p.m.

All lectures take place in Schermer Meeting Hall.

Free and open to the public. Call 970-923-3181 to reserve a seat.

Other Roaring Fork Valley arts centers offering summer classes and exhibitions:

• Red Brick Center for the Arts

110 E. Hallam St., Aspen

970-920-5700

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays

• Wyly Community Art Center

99 Midland Avenue, Basalt

970-927-4123

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays

• Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities

520 S. Third St., Carbondale

970-963-1680

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays

• Aspen Art Museum

590 N. Mill St., Aspen

970-925-8050

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays; noon to 6 p.m. Sundays

• Glenwood Center for the Arts

601 E. Sixth St., Glenwood Springs

970-945-2414

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; noon to 4 p.m. weekends

FEATURED ARTISTS LECTURE SERIES:

are at 12:30 p.m. on Th ursdays in the Schermer Meeting Hall. Th e series is free and open to the public, but because of past popularity, reservations are required. Call 970-923-3181 for more information and to register.

Th is summer the center is also off ering the opportunity to purchase works of art at its Lunchtime Auctionettes on every other Friday, starting June 8. Th e events are free and open to the public, with a barbecue lunch at 11:45 a.m. for $10. Th e auction pieces are donated by visiting artists, center faculty, staff and students.

“We have so much here that’s open to the public,” Wilhelms said.

Anderson Ranch’s largest fundraiser, the 32nd

annual art auction, is also in the summer. Th e silent and live auctions on Aug. 11 off er more than 250 pieces of selected art donated by faculty, featured artists or others who have a connection to the center. More than 400 people attended last year’s auction, according to Wilhelms. Th e silent auction begins at 11:30 a.m., and the event continues with a live auction at 2 p.m.

Th ose who can’t make it to any events can still view the galleries or take a self-guided tour of the campus, which consists of barns and houses transferred from former ranches in the Snowmass Village area. Th e center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and located at 5263 Owl Creek Rd.


06/03 – 08/31ANDERSON RANCH LECTURE SERIESLeading international names in contemporary art will visit Aspen this summer to participate in Anderson Ranch Art Center’s 2nd Featured Artist Lecture Series. Th e Featured Artist Lectures are free and open to the public. Please visit their website for further information and a complete listing of speakers. Location: Anderson Ranch Snowmass VillagePhone: 970 923 3181Website: www.andersonranch.org

06/13 – 08/15SNOWMASS RODEOCelebrating its 39th season, the Snowmass Rodeo is the oldest continuously running community rodeo in Colorado. Authentic western fun for the whole family includes cowboys and cowgirls showing their daring skills in bull riding, team roping, barrel racing and bronco riding. Lil’ buckaroos can compete in the calf scramble and in mutton bustin’. Shop for western merchandise while the kids explore the petting zoo, take a pony ride and ride the mechanical bull. Enjoy the best ribs and BBQ chicken in the West provided by Aspen’s famous Hickory House. Full bar also available. Enjoy a campfi re cowboy sing-along and marshmallow roast to complete a perfect Colorado evening.Days: Every Wednesday Location: Snowmass Village Rodeo Grounds

Phone: 970-923-8898Website: www.snowmassvillage.com

06/15-06/17FOOD & WINE CLASSIC IN ASPENTh e nation’s premiere culinary event. Celebrity chefs and wine experts from across the country showcase their passion for food, wine and entertaining. Go to the website for a full schedule of events and package pricing.Location: AspenPhone: 877-900-WINEWebsite: www.foodandwine.com/classic

06/15MUSIC AND LOBSTERFESTLocation: CarbondalePhone: 970-704-4144Website: N/A

06/14-06/17STRAWBERRY DAYS FESTIVALStrawberry Days has been entertaining generations for more than 100 years. Th e festival features a Family Fest area with interactive, entertaining and creative experiences for the kids; an arts and crafts fair and food court; an old-fashioned carnival; a parade down Main Street and a full entertainment lineup. Of course, we’ll still serve free strawberries and ice cream on Saturday, just like we’ve been doing for the past century. For more information, please visit the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association. Location:

Sayre Park, Glenwood Springs Phone: 970-945-6589.Website: www.strawberrydaysfestival.com

06/17-06/22THE 36TH ANNUAL ASPEN SUMMER WORDS WRITING RETREAT AND LITERARY FESTIVALTh e 2012 festival will celebrate literature of Latin America and the Caribbean, and features lectures, readings, panel discussions and the opportunity to meet with agents and editors. Festival authors include Daniel Alarcón, Edwidge Danticat, Francisco Goldman, and Alma Guillermoprieto, among others. Th e retreat off ers workshops in poetry, fi ction and creative nonfi ction. Th e faculty includes poet Erin Belieu; fi ction writers Derek Green, Scott Lasser, Benjamin Percy, Mona Simpson and Luis Alberto Urrea; and creative nonfi ction writers Laura Fraser and William Loizeaux.Location: Aspen Application Deadline: April 15Phone: 970-925-3122Website: www.aspenwriters.org

06/22 – 07/07JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS JUNE FESTIVALTh e JAS June Festival, a two week event, will include four nights of headline concerts from world-class musicians at the Benedict Music Tent ( June 22-24 and July 7), an expanded JAS Cafe Downstairs @ the Nell Series, and nightly Lawn Party at the Benedict Music Tent ( June 22-24).

Location: See websitePhone: 970-920-4996Website: www.jazzaspensnowmass.org

06/27 – 07/03ASPEN IDEAS FESTIVALEntering its eighth year, the Aspen Ideas Festival will gather some of the most interesting thinkers and leaders from around the U.S. and abroad to discuss their work, the issues that inspire them, and their ideas. Presented by the Aspen Institute and Th e Atlantic, the Festival is unique in its dedication to dialogue and exchange and in its commitment to bringing ideas to the public at large. Location: Please see the website for eventsPhone: (970) 544-7926Website: www.aifestival.com

06/28 – 08/16SNOWMASS FREE THURSDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIESBring a blanket or low lawn chair and a picnic basket of fi nger foods for the ultimate al fresco experience. Beer and wine are available for purchase at inexpensive prices; grilled foods are also off ered. A Family Fun Zone entertains kids with anything from a bouncy house to face painting, juggling and more. A memorable evening for all whether you want to chill or dance up a storm all night.

06/28 - Firefall (Boulder) – Country Rock07/05 - Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band (Indiana) – Country Stomp

CALENDARof events


07/12 - Monophonics (San Francisco) – Psychedelic Soul07/19 - Quick and Easy Boys (Portland, OR) – Funky R&B, Garage Pop w/ a pinch of honky-tonk07/26 - Pure Prairie League (Waverly, OH) – Classic Country Rock08/02 - Honey Island Swamp Band (New Orleans) – Roadhouse Rock n Roll08/09 - Van Ghost (Chicago) – Alternative08/16 - Chali2na (Los Angeles) – Hip Hop

Day: Every Th ursdayLocation: Snowmass - Fanny HillPhone: 800-SNOWMASS (800-766-9627)

06/30SNOWMASS HALF AND HALF CHARITY RUNOne of the most beautiful courses in Colorado! Half path/half alpine mountain trail. Loop course starts/finishes near Base Village, Snowmass. Follow scenic Brush and Owl Creek paths as well as the Tom Blake Trail (single tract alpine mountain trail with shallow stream crossing). There are steep climbs and sharp descents at altitude, but runners/walkers will be rewarded with spectacular views from far above the Town of Snowmass. USATF certified. Free ¼-mile kids’ fun run as well. Proceeds to benefit Aspen Homeless Shelter and Hospice of the Valley.Location: Snowmass Base VillagePhone: 970-309-4384Website: www.snowmassmtnchallenge.com

07/01SUMMER OF MUSIC IN CARBONDALEChuck ProphetChuck Prophet shapes his restless career with inimitable subtle flair -- a vivid parade of razor-edged one-liners camouflaged in a slack-jawed drawl; songs about heartbreak and everyman heroism drenched in twisted lines of rude telecaster. Legendary producer and musician Jim Dickinson (The Rolling Stones, The Replacements, Big Star, Bob Dylan) was once asked how this kid could pull off the stuff he did. Dickinson simply replied, “What do you expect from somebody who got his cherry popped at the funny farm when he was fourteen?” Chuck will be here with a great band backing him up and lots of insight. Location: Sopris ParkPhone: 970-963-1680Website: www.chuckprophet.com

07/04FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC AND FAMILY ART ACTIVITYJoin us after Aspen’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade—featuring the AAM’s seventh annual fl oat project by a contemporary artist—for a free picnic and family art activity on museum grounds. Free BBQ from Hickory House and beer provided by New Belgium Brewing will be on hand for you to enjoy. Th is year’s AAM fl oat is designed by Los Angeles-based artist Mungo Th omson, who is known for his humorous, conceptually driven work.Location: Aspen Art MuseumPhone: 970.925.8050Website: http://aspenartmuseum.org

07/08SUMMER OF MUSIC IN CARBONDALE: HAUNTED WINDCHIMES Th e Haunted Windchimes sound draws from traditional folk and

American roots music. Grounded in honeyed harmonies and spirited pickin’, it lies in a nowhere land between distinct styles — it’s not quite bluegrass or blues or country. Still, there are elements of all those in songs. However, it’s the vocal harmonies that really set them apart. Th e sound is often moody and melancholy, but it is always deeply aff ecting. Th e Haunted Windchimes are a band on their way up, so we are really excited to welcome them to Carbondale! Location: Sopris ParkPhone: 970-963-1680Website: www.hauntedwindchimes.com

07/06 – 07/15 ASPEN ANTIQUES AND FINE ARTS FAIRAAFAF will celebrate its 10th annual show with an anniversary preview party Friday, July 6, followed by a nine-day public exhibit July 7th-15th at the

Aspen Ice Garden. Come join us during the best week of the year! Th e small mountain town is electric with fun events, outstanding weather and full of the world’s elite collectors and art connoisseurs. Admission is free to the public.Location: Ice Garden in downtown AspenPhone: 970-710-1192Website: www.aspenartfairs.com

07/14KOMEN ASPEN RACE FOR THE CUREParticipate in the 22nd Annual Susan G. Komen Aspen Race for the Cure and show everyone whose life you are running for. Are you running for your mother, your sister, a co-worker, a friend? Are you running for your own life? Or are you running for the future? No matter whose life you are running for, now is the time to get involved and run for their life! All funds from the


Komen Race for the Cure go to research, education, screening and treatment programs. Seventy-fi ve percent of the proceeds stay local within Pitkin, Eagle & Garfi eld counties. Th e remaining 25 percent goes to research to fi nd the cures! We want 2,000 participants at the 2012 Race, so start recruiting your team now! We plan to raise $75,000 with this event, and we need your help to reach our goal!Location: Rio Grande ParkPhone: 970.920.0250Website: www.komenaspen.org

07/15SUMMER OF MUSIC IN CARBONDALE: BIG SANDY AND HIS FLY-RITE BOYSSince forming in 1988, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys have emerged as one of the world’s most respected practitioners of American roots music, western swing, rockabilly, and traditional country—playing it like they invented it. “I think of us as just a rock and roll band, a rock and roll band that’s letting the roots show,” says bandleader Big Sandy. Whether they’re playing the Grand Ole Opry, Late Night With Conan O’Brien, or simply climbing out of a bus after rolling into town, these guys are bringing us some great old-time rock and roll. Big Sandy

does many tunes in Spanish as well. Location: Sopris ParkPhone: 970-963-1680Website: www.bigsandy.net

07/19 – 07/21SNOWMASS CULINARY & ARTS FESTIVALTh e Snowmass Culinary & Arts Festival brings foodies, wine connoisseurs, and art lovers alike together in a premiere visual and delectable feast. It features celebrity chefs, a juried art exhibit with regionally and nationally recognized artists, food and presentation expert panels, and a Palette of Pairings featuring specialty foods with wines and spirits, all set in the scenic mountain splendor of Snowmass Village. Extend your stay and set out to explore easy or extreme hiking and biking trails, take in a free and festive Th ursday night concert on the Hill, and visit world-renowned Aspen and its cultural delights right next door.Location: Snowmass Village MallPhone: N/AWebsite: www.snowmassculinaryandarts.com

07/20 – 07/22ROARING FORK VALLEY PARADE OF HOMES AND HOME & GARDEN SHOW

Spend the weekend in Snowmass and Aspen at the Roaring Fork Valley Parade of Homes and free Home & Garden Show. Tour some of the fi nest private homes in the Roaring Fork Valley. Off ering general tours, champagne brunch tours or exclusive Food and Wine Tours complete with celebrity chef. Discover the hottest new products, trends and ideas in home and garden design at the free Home and Garden Show in Snowmass’ open air mall. Enter to win a hot air balloon ride or bring your family to the Snowmass Discovery Center. Raffl e for hot air balloon ride.Location: Snowmass Village MallPhone: 970-328-2205Website: N/A

07/22SUMMER OF MUSIC IN CARBONDALE: SISTER SPARROW & THE DIRTY BIRDS Sister Sparrow & Th e Dirty Birds is a nine-piece powerhouse that puts a modern spin on classic soul. Th e band is led by Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow) whose astoundingly powerful voice and sly demeanor make for a spellbinding presence onstage. She is backed by the mighty force of Th e Dirty Birds, a fl ock of eight men who masterfully lay down thundering grooves and soaring melodies. While

each of the Birds are capable of lighting up the stage with jaw-dropping displays of musicianship, it’s clear they’re focused on delivering the band’s infectious music as a single entity. Simply put, the band’s live show is explosive. Sister Sparrow is playing big festivals like Bonaroo, Telluride Jazz Festival and New Belgium’s Tour De Fat.Location: Sopris ParkPhone: 970-963-1680Website: www.sistersparrow.com

07/242012 ANNUAL ARTIST TRIBUTE & BENEFIT HONORING RITA BRITTSave the date and reserve your place! For more information, contact the offi ce of the Red Brick Council for the Arts.Location: Red Brick Center for the ArtsPhone: 970-429-2777Website: www.aspenart.org

07/25 – 07/28ASPEN SECURITY FORUMTo answer critical questions about homeland security and counterterrorism, the Aspen Institute’s Homeland Security Program, in partnership with Th e New York Times and CNN, presents the third annual


Aspen Security Forum. Th e Forum starts on Wednesday, July 25 at 6 p.m. and ends on Saturday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m.Location: Th e Aspen InstitutePhone: N/AWebsite: www.aspensecurityforum.org

07/28SNOWMASS AUTOMOBILI EXOTICAThe Second Annual event is presented by 3ZERO3 Motorsport. Catch the road rally from Denver to Snowmass via Independence Pass. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - free Motorsports expo to open on Mall. Open until 4 p.m. on Saturday. Merchandise Tables : 3ZERO3 4:30 p.m.: free Position Lamborghini and other selected vehicles at The Viceroy for viewing . 6:30-TBD : Dinner at The Viceroy. Only paid participants have access to the specials. 8 p.m.: free Saturday evening party at The Viceroy, poolside.Location: Snowmass Mall & Base VillagePhone: N/AWebsite: http://www.3zero3motorsports.com/blog/2011/05/13/the-2nd-annual-snowmass-automobili-exotica/

07/28 – 07/29ASPEN ARTS FESTIVAL Th e Aspen Chamber Resort Association is proud to, once again, join Howard Alan Events in hosting the 10th Annual Aspen Arts Festival, July 28 and 29. Wagner Park will come to life with the bold, vibrant and whimsical art of the country’s leading artists. Th e artistic media represented include paintings, sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and ceramics with prices ranging from $25 hand designed earrings to $50,000 metal life-size sculptures. Admission is free and open to the public.Location: Wagner ParkPhone: 970-925-1940Website: www.artfestival.com

07/30 – 07/31VINCE GILL AND AMY GRANT GOLF CLASSICJoin Grammy Award winning hosts Vince Gill & Amy Grant, PGA Pro Fred Funk and special guest Edwin McCain in “following through” for Challenge Aspen at the 9th Annual Vince Gill & Amy Grant Golf Classic.Location: St. Regis & Aspen Golf ClubPhone: 970-923-0578Website: www.challengeaspen.org

08/02 – 08/05ART ASPEN ArtAspen will ignite visitors’ passion for possession as they meander through the two aisles, discovering rare museum caliber treasures while exploring new developments in contemporary art. It’s the perfect setting for art collectors, dealers, curators, art journalists and art enthusiasts to come together. And it’s located in the center of town, three short blocks from Wagner Park on West Hyman and First Street, virtually at the base of spectacular Aspen Mountain.Location: Aspen Ice GardenPhone: 631-283-5505Website: www.art-aspen.com

08/03 – 08/05BLAST THE MASSTh e prestigious Mountain States Cup Series brings the 9th Annual Blast the Mass to Snowmass. Drawing more than 1,000 top regional competitors, Blast the Mass launches bikers through extreme downhill and Super-D terrain for regional champion titles. Movies, music, demonstrations and awesome viewing locations make this a thrilling experience for friends and family, as well as participants.Location: Snowmass Ski MountainPhone: N/AWebsite: http://www.racemsc.com/schedule/blastthemass.html

08/04THE ASPEN INSTITUTE 19TH ANNUAL SUMMER CELEBRATIONTh is annual benefi t gala will honor Dick Costello, Chief Executive Offi cer, Twitter; Eric E. Schmidt, Executive Chairman, Google; and Padmasree Warrior, Senior Vice President, Engineering, and Chief Technology Offi cer, Cisco. Dinner Chairs are Jerry and Gina Murdock. A public forum featuring the awardees will be followed by a reception and dinner where they will receive their awards.Location: Th e Aspen InstitutePhone: 970-544-7925Website: www.aspeninstitute.org


08/20 – 08/26USA PRO CYCLING CHALLENGEFor seven consecutive days 135 of the world’s top athletes will race across 518 miles through the majestic Rockies. Th e second annual race in Colorado will feature the best of the best in professional cycling, competing on a challenging course through some of America’s most beautiful scenery, including cities such as Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge and Steamboat Springs.Location: ColoradoPhone: 719-322-7022Website: www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com

08/23 – 08/26MOUNTAINSUMMIT: MOUNTAINFILM IN ASPENMountainSummit: Mountainfi lm In Aspen is a unique collaboration between Mountainfi lm In Telluride — long acknowledged as the leading fi lm festival for adventuring and advocacy — and the Wheeler Opera House. Th e festival brings artists, activists, and adventurers together for four days in late August, fi lled with brilliant fi lm and speaker programs featuring award-winning documentaries with their creative teams and subjects, plus talks from some of the most interesting people working on the planet today.Location: Wheeler Opera HousePhone: 970-920-5770Website: www.wheeleroperahouse.com

08/25CHALK IT UPSnowmass is calling out to all creative types to come and Chalk it Up! Th is chalk art competition is a one-of-a-kind sidewalk art event. Artists of all ages and abilities are invited to put their creative juices to the test by creating a unique chalk art drawing that come alive on the sidewalks of the mall and base village. Prizes of $500 are awarded for the open category for fi rst place, $250 for second and $100 for third place and for the People’s Choice Award. Kids 12 and under can win a $50 savings bond. A palette of free chalk is provided to each artist.Location: Snowmass Village Mall and Base VillagePhone: N/AWebsite: http://www.snowmassvillage.com/play/events/calendar.html?year=2012&month=08&day=25&id=56

8/26ASPEN BACKCOUNTRY MARATHONUtilizing the amazing trails that

surround Aspen, this full marathon is run almost exclusively on dirt trails. Th e diversity and elevation gain will challenge even the well trained athlete. Th e race will be open to individuals. While the route has spectacular views of the Elk Mountain range and the city of Aspen below, the ascents and descents will keep everyone challenged. Location: AspenPhone: 970-429-2093Website: www.aspenbackcountrymarathon.com for complete details!

08/2610TH FESTIVAL LAS AMÉRICASTh e event celebrates the richness of culture and traditions of the American continent. Th e Festival is organized by Club Rotario Roaring Fork and serves as a fundraiser for educational projects throughout the area. Th e day will include cultural, artistic and

recreational activities for the whole family, plus a great variety of food styles representing fl avors from the Chilean coast to the Rockies. Live entertainment will feature Mexican northern music, salsa music, and a full Mariachi band. Location: CarbondalePhone: N/AWebsite: www.carbondale.com/events

08/31 – 09/02THE JAZZ ASPEN/SNOWMASS LABOR DAY FESTIVALTh e JAS Labor Day Festival, which takes place in Snowmass Village, is one of Colorado’s premiere music extravaganzas. Th is vibrant festival is renowned for its unparalleled combination of world-class music and stunning mountain vistas. In addition to the headline performances on the main stage, two side stages keep the music going featuring a mix of established bands and emerging artists. Th e JAS

Village area at the Labor Day Festival includes an extensive selection of food and beverage vendors, crafts, kids corner and more. Location: Baseball Park, SnowmassPhone: 970-920-4996Website: http://www.jazzaspensnowmass.org/

08/30 – 09/05 THE 39TH ANNUAL MOTHERLODE VOLLEYBALL CLASSICIn an unprecedented move, Colorado’s premiere beach volleyball tournament, Aspen’s MotherLode Volleyball Classic, has invited the best of beach volleyball’s up-and-coming stars to compete at the annual Labor Day volley fest. For more information, please go to the website. Location: Downtown AspenPhone: N/AWebsite: www.motherlodevolleyball.com


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