Cool Jazz and Adult "Camps" Where Grown-ups Spatter Each Other With Paint (not a good first date idea)

Camp Aspen/Snowmass for Adults, Families & Groups

Experience what the summer excitement in Snowmass is all about with our professional coaches. Private sessions in mountain-boarding, mountain biking, skate-boarding & fishing are available. Click here for more information. Camp Aspen/Snowmass... it's not just for kids anymore!

Run & Gun Paintball Sessions

Get your co-workers and friends together for a wild game of outdoor paintball. We are firm believers that people who work together should play together! There is no better place to play than Aspen/Snowmass, and what better way to grow as a team than running through the woods on the Snowmass mountainside, dodging paintballs!

Anderson Ranch Workshops

This not-for-profit, year-round visual arts community offers workshops, artist residencies, exhibitions, travel expeditions, tours, lectures, and more for artists of all skill levels and backgrounds to promote individual artistic expression and development. Go to www.andersonranch.org for a full schedule of workshops and more information or call 970-923-3181.

Jazz Aspen Snowmass presents JAS Academy Summer Sessions
June 16-23, 2008

Now celebrating its 13th anniversary year, JAS Academy - Summer Sessions is a nationally recognized education program, making a major contribution to the continuation and development of American jazz. JAS Academy Summer Sessions was created in 1995, out of the collaboration between JAS and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, Washington DC. Formerly known as JAS – Thelonious Monk Institute Jazz Colony, the JAS Academy is the nation's only all-scholarship jazz residency program, uniting the finest young jazz artists with the world's "jazz legends."

Call 970-920-4996 or visit www.jazzaspen.com for course schedules and more information!

Rafting Water Level Reports

ASPEN WHITEWATER RAFTING DAILY RIVER UPDATE

SLAUGHTERHOUSE FALLS 1,800cfs MINIMUM AGE 16

UPPER ROARING FORK 1,800cfs MINIMUM AGE 10

MIDDLE ROARING FORK 2,136cfs MINIMUM AGE 6

BROWN’S CANYON (ARKANSAS RIVER) 3,460cfs MINIMUM AGE 12

Updated river water level reports furnished by AspenWhitewater.com.

Jim Ingram
Aspen Whitewater Rafting
jim@aspenwhitewater.com
(970) 920-3511












See www.aspensnowmass.com/summer_rec/rafting.cfm for four rafting and kayaking operators. You'll have a "ducky" time with any of them, we're sure.

July Event Line-Up

July
July 4 Aspen’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, 970.925.1940
July 4 Boogies’s Diner Buddy 5-Mile Race, 970.925.5717
July 9-14 Aspen Antiques and Fine Arts Fair
July 9 Annual Recognition Dinner, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, 970.923.3181
July 10 Cesar Whispers in Aspen, Aspen District Theatre, 970.927.1771
July 10 Rounding Third, Theatre Aspen, 970.925.9313
July 11 Seussical, Theatre Aspen, 970.925.9313
July 11-13 Blast the Mass, Snowmass Village, 1.970.333.1159
July 18–Aug 9 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet , Aspen District Theatre, 970.920.5770
July 19-20 Aspen Arts Festival, 970.925.1940
July 19 18th Annual Komen Aspen Race for the Cure® 970.920.0250
July 24 Crimes of the Heart, Theatre Aspen, 970.925.9313
July 24-26 A Celebration of Tibetan Art & Culture
July 26 High Country SK8 Challenge, Aspen Parks & Rec., 970.920.9140
July 26 JASummer Night Swing, 866.JAS.TIXX
July 27 Go Vertical Aspen 2008, Aspen Mountain
July 31-Aug 2 Snowmass Massive Music, 1.800.SNOWMASS

Source: Aspen Chamber

Community Events Around Town

Sunday, June 22, 2008
(All Day)	Hidden Gems Hike Series: Hunter Creek Valley hike (Visit URL) Phone: 920-3630 Location: Please call for meeting location and time Contact: Katey Buster
Monday, June 23, 2008
(All Day)	ASPEN SUMMER WORDS Literary Festival (Visit URL) Phone: 970-925-3122 ext. #2 Location: Aspen Contact: Lara Whitley
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
(All Day)	ASPEN SUMMER WORDS Literary Festival (Visit URL) Phone: 970-925-3122 ext. #2 Location: Aspen Contact: Lara Whitley
(All Day)	Over The Bars Women's Mtn Bike Camp Phone: Location: Contact: Sue Whittingham
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
(All Day)	ASPEN SUMMER WORDS Literary Festival (Visit URL) Phone: 970-925-3122 ext. #2 Location: Aspen Contact: Lara Whitley
(All Day)	Over The Bars Women's Mtn Bike Camp Phone: Location: Contact: Sue Whittingham
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Snowmass Rodeo Phone: Location: Contact: Snowmass Rodeo
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Forecast 2030: Planning for a changing climate Phone: 970-925-7376 Location: Given Institute Lecture Hall Contact: Tatyana Stevens
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Free Physics Lectures & Dialogues (Visit URL) Phone: Aspen Center for Physics Location: 970-925-2585 Contact: Aspen Center for Physics
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Story Telling & Sing-A-Long Phone: Location: Contact: Sue Whittingham
Thursday, June 26, 2008
(All Day)	ASPEN SUMMER WORDS Literary Festival (Visit URL) Phone: 970-925-3122 ext. #2 Location: Aspen Contact: Lara Whitley
(All Day)	Over The Bars Women's Mtn Bike Camp Phone: Location: Contact: Sue Whittingham
6:00 PM	Snowmass Free Music Series Phone: Location: Contact: Sue Whittingham
7:30 PM	"Little Shop of Horrors" Opening Phone: 970-920-5770 Location: Theatre Aspen Tent on the Rio Grande Contact: Kate Webber
Friday, June 27, 2008
(All Day)	Over The Bars Women's Mtn Bike Camp Phone: Location: Contact: Sue Whittingham
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Theatre Aspen Little Shop of Horrors Opening and Gala (Visit URL) Phone: Location: Contact: Kate Webber
7:30 PM	Theatre Aspen presents: "Little Shop of Horrors" Phone: 970-920-5770 Location: Theatre Aspen Tent on the Rio Grande Contact: Kate Webber
Saturday, June 28, 2008
(All Day)	Over The Bars Women's Mtn Bike Camp Phone: Location: Contact: Sue Whittingham
8:15 AM - 9:45 AM	An Evening with Julie Taymor (Visit URL) Phone: (970) 925-6882 xt. 109 Location: Paepcke Auditorium Contact: Beth Hansen
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM	DISCO FEVER a benefit for Roaring Fork Kids Phone: 970-925-3136 Location: Aspen Elks Lodge Contact: Kids First
7:30 PM	Theatre Aspen presents: "Little Shop of Horrors" Phone: 970-920-5770 Location: Theatre Aspen Tent on the Rio Grande Contact: Kate Webber

Week of Sunday, June 22, 2008

It's "Colorado Bike To Work" Day, June 25

Today, Wednesday, June 25, is Colorado Bike To Work Day.
Local commuters are encouraged to join others throughout the state for a fune and healthly, "eco-friendly" day by riding to work on a bike.
Step one: You must own a bike or be able to barrow one to do this. Elementary.
Step two: You have to be in an "eco-friendly" frame of mind. Who isn't! This is the western slope of the Rockies!
Step three (critical): You have to be able to ride a bicycle (can be one, two, or three wheels, makes no difference.
If you want to ride to work today, you/he/she/them/they/us/we/it can stop be "Bike To Work Day" stations in Glenwood Springs, Basalt, and Aspen and get a free breakfast "treats" and "goodie bags," as well as a chance to win prizes like Amtrak tickets, Frontier Airlines and Marriot gift cards, concert tickets, golf and more.
Can't make it to a station? Enter to win on-line at: www.communitiesinmotion.net.
Glenwood: Centennial Park 6-10 a.m.
Basalt: Library 6:30-10 a.m.
Aspen: Bugsy Barnard Park
Rio Grande Trail (near the skate park)
West Hopkins and South 4th St.

More contact info:

Lynn Rumbaugh
Transportation Programs Manager
City of Aspen
130 South Galena
Aspen, CO 81611
voice: 970-920-5038
fax: 970-544-9447
web: www.aspenpitkin.com

Aspen Rugby Club SPRING/SUMMER/FALL 2008 Schedule of Games

Let the games begin!

The Aspen Rugby club, AKA the Gentlemen of Aspen, announce
2008 Summer Schedule.

Date
June 7, 2008 Aspen @ Breckenridge

June 21, 2008 Aspen @ Steamboat

June 28, 2008 Aspen @ Glenwood Springs

July 4, 2008 Vail @ Aspen

July 19, 2008 Glenwood Springs @ Aspen

August 2, 2008 Ski - Town Missoula, MT

August 9, 2008 Steamboat Springs @ Aspen

August 16, 2008 Colorado Springs @ Aspen

August 30, 2008 Aspen @ Vail

September 13, 2008 TBD

September 18 - 21, 2008 Ruggerfest @ Aspen

October 4, 2008 Aspen @ Boulder - Div 1
*HOME GAMES

More Events at Food & Wine Classic

Additional Events during The FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen

Please check back for other events happening during the 2008 Food & Wine Classic
(see stayaspensnowmass.com)

FOOD & WINE Additional Events

Food & Wine's 2008 Grow for Good Charity Dinner Gala

Time:	Thursday, June 12 at 8:00 PM (Gondola service begins at 7:15 PM, ticket required for transport)
Description:	Join Chefs Michel Nischan of Wholesome Wave Foundation and The Dressing Room in Westport CT, Hawaii's Roy Yamaguchi of Roy's, Hung Huynh, Bravo's Top Chef Season 3 winner, and Ryan Hardy of The Little Nell's Montagna restaurant for a very special 4-course dinner. All proceeds will be donated to Food & Wine's Grow for Good Campaign, a national initiative dedicated to supporting locals farms and encouraging sustainable agriculture. Held at the Sundeck at the top of Aspen Mountain, meet and greet the chefs and feast to save farms across the country. Sponsored by Related Westpac LLC, All-Clad, ALink and Lexus.
Location:	The Little Nell Sundeck at the top of Aspen Mountain
Cost:	Price per person: $200. For reservations call Stay Aspen Snowmass at 877-900-WINE or 970-925-9000.

McCormick Presents, "Discover the Future of Flavor"

Time:	Friday, June 13, 10:00 - 10:45 AM OR Saturday, June 14, 2:00 - 2:45 PM
Description:	Chef Christopher Lee and McCormick invite you to share their passion and "Discover the Future of Flavor". Join us to enjoy Chef Lee's dishes and experience the tastes that will shape the way we eat in the coming year.
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary

Lexus Presents "Fungi with Three Fun Guys: Getting Intimate with Truffles in just 45 Minutes"

Time:	Friday, June 13, 2:00 - 2:45 PM OR Saturday, June 14, 3:30 - 4:15 PM
Description:	Lexus, known for automotive innovation, presents Three Fun Guys with innovative ways to use truffles and the earthy flavor and aroma of truffle oil to create glamorous dishes that can transform a simple meal into a flavorful feast. Meet Tom Michaels, American truffle farmer extraordinaire, who will tell you all about the labor-intensive process of growing truffles, which can take up to 10 years (similar to Lexus' pursuit of perfection with every vehicle it makes); Armando Manni, producer of exclusive, high-quality MANNI® Olive Oils and a soon-to-be-released unique Organic Extra Virgin white truffle oil; and Stewart Woodman, 2006 Food & Wine Best New Chef and star chef/restaurant owner of Heidi's Minneapolis.
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary

Samuel Adams Presents "Everything You Should Know About Beer…But Were Too Busy Drinking Wine to Ask."

Time:	Friday, June 13, 3:30 - 4:15 PM OR Saturday, June 14, 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Description:	The American beer landscape has changed dramatically in the past 25 years. The “Craft Beer Revolution” has inspired a new era of big flavors, variety and innovation in American brewing, and beer has finally found a respected place at the American dining table. Since founding Samuel Adams in 1984, Jim Koch has helped lead the charge to elevate people’s knowledge of craft beer as a complex and noble beverage. Seminar attendees will learn about tasting and appreciating beer, and discover how well beer pairs with food by sampling brews from the Samuel Adams variety paired with small plates created by renowned Chef David Burke. Finally, Jim will walk guests through a tasting of Samuel Adams Utopias. The strongest beer ever brewed, Utopias takes beer into a realm where it competes with the world’s finest Cognacs and vintage Ports.
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary

Terlato US Open Golf Viewing Area and Lounge

Time:	Friday, June 13 1:00 - 3:00 AND Saturday, June 14: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Description:	Join Terlato Wines International and catch all of the second and third-round action of the U.S. Open® Championship live on the big screen, poolside at the St. Regis Hotel. Sample exclusive wines from PGA Tour star and vintner Ernie Els and meet Els' wine partner and childhood friend Jean Englebrecht.
Location:	St. Regis, Mountain Plaza
Cost:	Free with Classic pass

St. Regis Gala Wine Dinner with Celebrity Guest Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Time:	Friday, June 13, Cocktails at 7:00 PM, Dinner at 8:00 PM
Description:	An evening of epicurean delight with Master Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, featuring three vintages of Caymus Vineyards legendary special selection Cabernet Sauvignon.
Location:	St. Regis, Olives Restaurant
Registration:	To make reservations or for more information, please call 212.380.4016 or email RSVP@stregis.com. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Food & Wine's Grow for Good campaign, a national initiative to support local farms and sustainable agriculture. To learn more please visit foodandwine.com/growforgood.
Cost:	Price per person: $400.

An Original Plum TV Documentary and Event: Spain: Coming of Age Western Premiere

Time:	Friday, June 13, 6:30-9:00pm
Description:	Travel through the wine regions of Spain and sample wine featured in the film at this tasting/screening event. Plum TV's latest original documentary film examines the food and wine revolution in Spain. "Spain: Coming of Age" examines the cultural shift in Spain from a backwater country to a culinary epicenter with Michelin-starred restaurants and 90+ point wines.
Location:	Wheeler Opera House
Registration:	Tickets are $10. Available at Wheeler Box Office or www.aspenshowtickets.com

Fleming's Steakhouse and Wine Bar Presents: A Hi-Low Wine Tasting, led by Marian Jansen Director of Wine for Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.

Time:	Saturday, June 14, 9:00 - 9:45 AM
Description:	Twice the Tasting, Twice the Fun! Can you tell the difference between a $45 wine and a $90 wine? Test your palate (and your preconceptions) at this hi-low wine tasting. With four pairings, you'll be given two different wines to try – one about twice as expensive as the other. And just to keep it interesting, we won’t reveal which wine is which until after you’ve sampled both. Let the battle of the bottles begin!
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary.

Mick Fleetwood's Uncorked Tour Featuring the Mick Fleetwood Blues Band

Time:	Saturday, June 14, Doors open at 5PM, Showtime 6:30PM
Description:	Mick Fleetwood, the iconic co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, is celebrating his blues heritage with his new group, The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, which pays tribute to Mick's musical roots. All VIP ticket holders receive an autographed bottle of Mick Fleetwood's Private Cellar Wines, A Meet & Greet with Mick Fleetwoodk, A Branded Blanket, and a shuttle ride to and from the Classic to Snowmass Village.
Location:	Fanny Hill Amphitheatre in Snowmass Village
Cost:	To purchase tickets please call 866-55-Tickets OR CLICK HERE for VIP tickets ($125 each). VIP Page Password: fannyhill. CLICK HERE to purchase Lawn tickets ($50 each). All tickets are General Admission. Rain or Shine. No refunds. No coolers. Shuttles will begin at 5:00 pm and run all evening!

Greenalicious

Time:	Saturday, June 14, 8:00 pm – VIP Admission, 10:00 pm – General Admission
Description:	A gala dinner and concert featuring the nostaligic sounds of the Hollywood Stones, deemed the "premiere Rolling Stones Tribute band" by NBC. The evening will also include culinary samplings from award-winning chef and Wholesome Wave founder, Michel Nischan of The Dressing Room in Westport, CT, and a live auction with one-of-a-kind items. All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Health Foundation and FOOD & WINE's Grow for Good campaign benefiting Wholesome Wave Foundation.
Location:	BellyUp Aspen
Registration:	VIP Tickets $750 - $10,000. General Admission $35. Buy tickets online at www.bellyupaspen.com or contact April at Belly Up Aspen at 970-544-9800 x123.

FOOD & WINE Additional Events

Food & Wine's 2008 Grow for Good Charity Dinner Gala

Time:	Thursday, June 12 at 8:00 PM (Gondola service begins at 7:15 PM, ticket required for transport)
Description:	Join Chefs Michel Nischan of Wholesome Wave Foundation and The Dressing Room in Westport CT, Hawaii's Roy Yamaguchi of Roy's, Hung Huynh, Bravo's Top Chef Season 3 winner, and Ryan Hardy of The Little Nell's Montagna restaurant for a very special 4-course dinner. All proceeds will be donated to Food & Wine's Grow for Good Campaign, a national initiative dedicated to supporting locals farms and encouraging sustainable agriculture. Held at the Sundeck at the top of Aspen Mountain, meet and greet the chefs and feast to save farms across the country. Sponsored by Related Westpac LLC, All-Clad, ALink and Lexus.
Location:	The Little Nell Sundeck at the top of Aspen Mountain
Cost:	Price per person: $200. For reservations call Stay Aspen Snowmass at 877-900-WINE or 970-925-9000.

McCormick Presents, "Discover the Future of Flavor"

Time:	Friday, June 13, 10:00 - 10:45 AM OR Saturday, June 14, 2:00 - 2:45 PM
Description:	Chef Christopher Lee and McCormick invite you to share their passion and "Discover the Future of Flavor". Join us to enjoy Chef Lee's dishes and experience the tastes that will shape the way we eat in the coming year.
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary

Lexus Presents "Fungi with Three Fun Guys: Getting Intimate with Truffles in just 45 Minutes"

Time:	Friday, June 13, 2:00 - 2:45 PM OR Saturday, June 14, 3:30 - 4:15 PM
Description:	Lexus, known for automotive innovation, presents Three Fun Guys with innovative ways to use truffles and the earthy flavor and aroma of truffle oil to create glamorous dishes that can transform a simple meal into a flavorful feast. Meet Tom Michaels, American truffle farmer extraordinaire, who will tell you all about the labor-intensive process of growing truffles, which can take up to 10 years (similar to Lexus' pursuit of perfection with every vehicle it makes); Armando Manni, producer of exclusive, high-quality MANNI® Olive Oils and a soon-to-be-released unique Organic Extra Virgin white truffle oil; and Stewart Woodman, 2006 Food & Wine Best New Chef and star chef/restaurant owner of Heidi's Minneapolis.
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary

Samuel Adams Presents "Everything You Should Know About Beer…But Were Too Busy Drinking Wine to Ask."

Time:	Friday, June 13, 3:30 - 4:15 PM OR Saturday, June 14, 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Description:	The American beer landscape has changed dramatically in the past 25 years. The “Craft Beer Revolution” has inspired a new era of big flavors, variety and innovation in American brewing, and beer has finally found a respected place at the American dining table. Since founding Samuel Adams in 1984, Jim Koch has helped lead the charge to elevate people’s knowledge of craft beer as a complex and noble beverage. Seminar attendees will learn about tasting and appreciating beer, and discover how well beer pairs with food by sampling brews from the Samuel Adams variety paired with small plates created by renowned Chef David Burke. Finally, Jim will walk guests through a tasting of Samuel Adams Utopias. The strongest beer ever brewed, Utopias takes beer into a realm where it competes with the world’s finest Cognacs and vintage Ports.
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary

Terlato US Open Golf Viewing Area and Lounge

Time:	Friday, June 13 1:00 - 3:00 AND Saturday, June 14: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Description:	Join Terlato Wines International and catch all of the second and third-round action of the U.S. Open® Championship live on the big screen, poolside at the St. Regis Hotel. Sample exclusive wines from PGA Tour star and vintner Ernie Els and meet Els' wine partner and childhood friend Jean Englebrecht.
Location:	St. Regis, Mountain Plaza
Cost:	Free with Classic pass

St. Regis Gala Wine Dinner with Celebrity Guest Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Time:	Friday, June 13, Cocktails at 7:00 PM, Dinner at 8:00 PM
Description:	An evening of epicurean delight with Master Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, featuring three vintages of Caymus Vineyards legendary special selection Cabernet Sauvignon.
Location:	St. Regis, Olives Restaurant
Registration:	To make reservations or for more information, please call 212.380.4016 or email RSVP@stregis.com. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Food & Wine's Grow for Good campaign, a national initiative to support local farms and sustainable agriculture. To learn more please visit foodandwine.com/growforgood.
Cost:	Price per person: $400.

An Original Plum TV Documentary and Event: Spain: Coming of Age Western Premiere

Time:	Friday, June 13, 6:30-9:00pm
Description:	Travel through the wine regions of Spain and sample wine featured in the film at this tasting/screening event. Plum TV's latest original documentary film examines the food and wine revolution in Spain. "Spain: Coming of Age" examines the cultural shift in Spain from a backwater country to a culinary epicenter with Michelin-starred restaurants and 90+ point wines.
Location:	Wheeler Opera House
Registration:	Tickets are $10. Available at Wheeler Box Office or www.aspenshowtickets.com

Fleming's Steakhouse and Wine Bar Presents: A Hi-Low Wine Tasting, led by Marian Jansen Director of Wine for Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.

Time:	Saturday, June 14, 9:00 - 9:45 AM
Description:	Twice the Tasting, Twice the Fun! Can you tell the difference between a $45 wine and a $90 wine? Test your palate (and your preconceptions) at this hi-low wine tasting. With four pairings, you'll be given two different wines to try – one about twice as expensive as the other. And just to keep it interesting, we won’t reveal which wine is which until after you’ve sampled both. Let the battle of the bottles begin!
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary.

Mick Fleetwood's Uncorked Tour Featuring the Mick Fleetwood Blues Band

Time:	Saturday, June 14, Doors open at 5PM, Showtime 6:30PM
Description:	Mick Fleetwood, the iconic co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, is celebrating his blues heritage with his new group, The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, which pays tribute to Mick's musical roots. All VIP ticket holders receive an autographed bottle of Mick Fleetwood's Private Cellar Wines, A Meet & Greet with Mick Fleetwoodk, A Branded Blanket, and a shuttle ride to and from the Classic to Snowmass Village.
Location:	Fanny Hill Amphitheatre in Snowmass Village
Cost:	To purchase tickets please call 866-55-Tickets OR CLICK HERE for VIP tickets ($125 each). VIP Page Password: fannyhill. CLICK HERE to purchase Lawn tickets ($50 each). All tickets are General Admission. Rain or Shine. No refunds. No coolers. Shuttles will begin at 5:00 pm and run all evening!

Greenalicious

Time:	Saturday, June 14, 8:00 pm – VIP Admission, 10:00 pm – General Admission
Description:	A gala dinner and concert featuring the nostaligic sounds of the Hollywood Stones, deemed the "premiere Rolling Stones Tribute band" by NBC. The evening will also include culinary samplings from award-winning chef and Wholesome Wave founder, Michel Nischan of The Dressing Room in Westport, CT, and a live auction with one-of-a-kind items. All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Health Foundation and FOOD & WINE's Grow for Good campaign benefiting Wholesome Wave Foundation.
Location:	BellyUp Aspen
Registration:	VIP Tickets $750 - $10,000. General Admission $35. Buy tickets online at www.bellyupaspen.com or contact April at Belly Up Aspen at 970-544-9800 x123.

(Source: stayaspensnowmass.com)

Food & Wine Magazine Classic June 13 - 15

Food & Wine Classic To Be Held This Weekend, June 13 - 15, 2008

Registration Information FOOD & WINE Passes are sold out. (from StayAspenSnowmass.com website)

Course Selection

Once you have registered, click the link below to request your courses. To request courses by phone, please call 877-900-WINE (outside the U.S., 970-925-9000) or email fwinfo@stayaspensnowmass.com

Event Description

FOOD & WINE magazine invites you to join us for the 26th Anniversary FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen to be held June 13 - 15, 2008. Experience the magazine in three dimensions during this pleasure-packed weekend of cooking demonstrations, food samplings and wine tastings - all in the spectacular setting of Aspen, Colorado.

Package Information

For all-inclusive event packages, including lodging, festival tickets, airfare, rentals cars, or anything else you may require, call one of our local vacation experts at 888.649.5982, or e-mail info@stayaspensnowmass.com to have a customized quote sent to you via e-mail.

2008 Pricing*

Make your plans early! Save $100 on each pass when you purchase by March 15th, 2008!

FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen Prices 2008
	Consumer	Trade	Best New Chef Dinner	Green Pass
Purchase by 3/15/2008	$1050	$1050	$250	$3000
Purchase after 3/15/2008	$1150	$1150	$250	$3000

* passes purchased with American Express cards receive a $25 discount! Sales tax of $10 per pass will be added to all pass purchase.

Green Pass

In celebration of the 26th anniversary Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Food & Wine is offering 25 pairs of limited edition "Green" passes. The cost per pass is $3000. Only 50 passes will be sold in total. Each pass will include the following benefits:

• Invitation to Welcome Reception held Thursday evening, June 12th
• Ticket to Gala charity dinner in honor of Grow for Good held on Thursday, June 12th after the Welcome Reception (location TBD), to be cooked by celebrity chefs from the Grow for Good committee and sponsored by Food & Wine partners.
• Ticket to Food & Wine Best New Chefs dinner held Saturday evening, June 14th
• $1,000 earmarked donation directly to Food & Wine's "Grow for Good" Campaign
• Your name listed on "Green" donors page in Tasting Notes, the event program for the Classic
• Commemorative special edition “Green” pass
• VIP gift from Food & Wine
• One-time access to the Classic “Green Room” (VIP suite at the St Regis Hotel)
• VIP access to seminars and Grand Tastings
• Listing as “Green” patron on the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen website
• Listing on the donor wall at the “Grow for Good” booth in the Grand Tasting Pavilion

Charity

For the 2008 Classic in Aspen, Food & Wine will once again be raising funds and awareness for its Grow for Good campaign, a national initiative dedicated to supporting local farms and encouraging sustainable agriculture. Food & Wine will donate 2% of every Classic ticket sold toward this goal.

"We're Going Skiing," Aspen Ski Co. Says [This Weekend, June 13-15]

Drop that golf bag, adjust those bindings, put on LOTS of sunscreen, grab the boots and poles, goggles, because Aspen is GOING SKIING THIS WEEKEND!
What? That's right, according to Jeff Hanle, Aspen Ski Company spokesman. Hanle released a press statement today and Aspen Times on-line has run it.
While Hanle "could not confirm the details," he told the city's newspaper, "Yes, we are going skiing."

Updated details as of June 10 (From Skico press release): Aspen/Snowmass Premier, Silver and 6-and-under passholders are free. All other Aspen/Snowmass pass-holders pay a discounted rate; adult pass-holders pay $19, youth and senior pass-holders pay $17 and child season passholders pay $12. Adult single day tickets will be $29 per day, youth and seniors will pay $26 and children’s tickets will be $18. Tickets will be sold at the Aspen Mountain ticket kiosk on Gondola Plaza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily beginning Thursday, June 12. Regular summer rates will be in effect for foot passengers.

Opening the ski trails to the public coincides with Food & Wine Magazine's annual event, which is scheduled for this weekend. That's the Aspen Food & Wine Magazine Classic.

For more details as they become available, contact:
Erik Klanderud | Managing Director of Guest Services | Aspen Chamber Resort Association |
425 Rio Grande Place, Aspen, CO 81611| tel. 970.925.1940 | fax 970.920.1173 | www.aspenchamber.org

Or leave us a comment on this blog! Tell us how you feel.
How do you feel about skiing one week into June?
Are you even in the frame of mind to ski this time of year?
Or, you don't care: you will be up there in shorts and goggles no matter what...
Post your pics if you ski this weekend.