"The Meeting" Returns This Week

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WEEKEND SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION OF FILMS

The Meeting hosted by Aspen/Snowmass, resumes for the fourth annual gathering October 2–5, 2008, bringing together the ski and snowboard industry's greatest filmmakers, athletes, sponsors and fans. Once again the NEPSA Video Awards will kick off the weekend!

Check the link above to view the complete movie and music schedule for The Meeting 2008. Some of this year's movie highlights include Brain Farm Productions That's It, That's All, featuring snowboarder Travis Rice as well as Matchstick Productions Claim, with scenes of a huge feature on Snowmass with skiers Colby West and Jacob Wester.

Also notable is the celebration of Mack Dawg Production's twentieth anniversary of producing movies, which they honor in this year's film Double Decade.

Oakley & 1242 Films' Uniquely will be The Meeting's debut of an all-female movie. Featuring Aspen/Snowmass Team Athlete Gretchen Bleiler, Uniquely is also the first Meeting film to feature sports outside of snow sports, including skating and surfing.

On the music front, The Meeting will feature rapper Tech N9ne, the digital prowess of the Glitch Mob and party beats from DJ Mel – all at Belly Up.

Tickets are currently available at the Wheeler Opera House and Belly Up respectively. Each screening at the Wheeler includes two movies and tickets are $7 per screening.

Belly Up pricing is $25 on Thursday, $18 advance or $20 day-of for Friday and $10 on Saturday.

Tickets for the Wheeler movies can be purchased at www.wheeleroperahouse.com or
970-920-5770. Tickets for Belly Up can be purchased at www.bellyupaspen.com or
970-544-9800.

Source: Aspen Chamber

Jaw-Dropping Deals & Specials From ResortQuest

Wow! Check out these latest promotions from RQ Aspen-Snowmass...
Fly-fishing, rugby, free lodging!

"Fly Fishing Trip"
Stay 3 nights or more in a two bedroom/two bath condo and enjoy a half-day guided fly-fishing trip; All starting at $300 a night.
Call 1.800.222.7736 and mention "Int Fly."

"Ruggerfest Special
Seven-time national Champions Gentlemen of Aspen Rugby Football Club hosts a weekend of rugby excitement at the 39th Annual Rugbyfest through Sunday, Sept. 21.
Stay a minimum of 2 night and receive 15% off lodging!
Call 1.800.222.7736 and mention "Int Rgf."
Valid through Sunday, Sept. 22, 2008.

"Free Now, Free Later"
Enjoy a FREE night on your next winter ResortQuest vacation and we'll invite you back, for FREE!
Free Now: Stay at any one of our ResortQuest properties between Nov. 15, 2008 and April 1, 2009 and receive an additional night FREE when you pay for 3 nights or more.
Free Later: Book your reservation by Nov. 30, 2008 and receive a gift certificate for a free night on your stay at any of our ResortQuest locations.
Call 1.800.222.7736 to book today! Mention "Int Frn."
Valid through April 1, 2009

Special Promo Includes Freebies, Comps & Credits

ResortQuest Aspen is pleased to announce it's "Aspen On The House" promotion valid through September 30, 2008.

It's filled with valuable freebies and fun give-aways, including concerts and movies at the base of Snowmass.

Guests booking three nights lodgings at any ResortQuest property during this promotion will receive a fourth night free of charge.

Guests will also receive the following comps and discounts around town:

1. Free bike rentals.

2. $50 credit at Ruth Chris Steakhouse

3. Free events at Aspen Art Museum, Saturday's Farmers' Market, Thursday concerts and movies at Snowmass, free admission to "Bluegrass Sundays" at the top of Aspen Mountain.

Call ResortQuest Aspen-Snowmass reservations at 1.800.222.7736 and mention this promo. Offer is available for a LIMITED TIME.

Restrictions and blackout dates apply.

"Adventure Package" Promotion:

Guests who book lodgings with ResortQuest this summer will get our "Adventure Package," which includes rafting, biking, and hiking plus 20% off the total lodging bill.

ResortQuest Aspen Goes For The Gold

ResortQuest Aspen is participating in Stay Aspen-Snowmass' "Goes For The Gold" promotion to celebrate the games in Beijing commencing this week.

Well, what is it, you ask.

Great lodging rates and discounted activities will include more than $75 in incentives, delivering a "gold-medal," alpine experience.

(All lodging rates are based on double occupancy; taxes and gratuities included, subject to availability)

The promotion also includes the following passes:

* Two free passes to the Aspen Recreation Center or the Snowmass Recreation Center, depending on lodging property location
(a $30 value).
* Two free bus passes to the Maroon Bells, "nature’s most spectacular stadium" (a $12 value). The bus operates until Sept. 5, 2008.
* Two, free, one-day bicycle rentals (a $40 value).

Plus...discounts at the Aspen Club & Spa, Aspen Expeditions:

* Aspen Club & Spa:
- 20% off spa treatments
- 10% off salon services
- 10% off personal training
* Aspen Expeditions:
- 10% off rock climbing on Independence Pass
- 10% off paragliding over the Roaring Fork Valley
* Blazing Adventures:
- 10% off all rafting trips
- 10% off hiking trips
- 10% off rocky mountain backcountry jeep tour
- 10% off sunset dinner tour

More info: Stay Aspen-Snowmass
888.649.5982

World Renowned Artist, Ulla Darni, To Exhibit At Pismo Gallery

If you like glass art (not the drinking kind), your best bet is Pismo Gallery from August 2 until September 30. Meet Ulla Darni. Her work is known around the world, starting in Denmark, where she is from...

PISMO Gallery To Showcase Works By Danish Artist, Ulla Darni;
Painted Glass Panels by “Paintings from Light”

PISMO Gallery at Aspen, Aspen’s foremost gallery for glass art, will present a solo exhibition of new works by world renowned artist Ulla Darni. The show opens with an artist reception on August 2, 2008 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and the exhibition will continue through September 30, 2008.

Ms. Darni, who is well known for her exquisite reverse, hand-painted chandeliers, has added painted glass wall panels to her list of accomplishments. Her new paintings are lit from behind making them come alive with her bright, bold colors and designs. This new series is comprised of original paintings, “light studies” in editions of 20, and prints in editions of 50.

A native of Denmark, Ms. Darni has led a fascinating life. Her studies at the Royal Academy of Fine Art in Copenhagen led to a seven year position as a designer for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain, an experience which allowed her to develop her painting skills. From there, she went on to work in film and theater in Denmark before moving to New York City where she became a clothing designer and operated boutiques in Manhattan. From the city, she moved to upstate New York where she sold antiques prior to starting her current, successful line of reverse, hand-painted lighting.

Ms. Darni’s flair for the dramatic is reflected in her very expressive work. She says, “When I sit at my table in front of a blank shade or my lighted easel, all thoughts leave me. With no sense of time or place, I just begin to paint. Often I am the one most surprised when I see the finished glass. I feel that I have given myself to a greater power. I really did not do the painting, but instead allowed my higher consciousness to flow.”

About PISMO Fine Art Glass:
PISMO Fine Art Glass opened its doors in Denver in 1990 as a mixed media gallery, and switched exclusively to glass in 1995. Owner Sandy Sardella also operates other PISMO galleries in Beaver Creek and Vail as well as in Aspen. The PISMO galleries are recognized internationally for the breadth and depth of their collection, offering a variety of pieces in all price ranges to suit everyone from the casual admirer to the serious collector. Their web site can be found at http://www.pismoglass.com/.

PISMO Galley at Aspen 433 E. Cooper Ave.
Aspen, CO 81611
303.333.2879
www.pismoglass.com

For more information contact Sandy Sardella, Gallery Owner
sandy@pismoglass.com

From a press release provided by Pismo Gallery.

Over 170 Artisans To Exhibit This Weekend

Aspen Annual Aspen Arts Festival

The Aspen Chamber Resort Association is proud to, once again, join Howard Alan Events in hosting the 6th Annual Aspen Arts Festival, July 19 & 20, 2008. Aspen's spectacular mountain setting provides a wonderful “open art gallery” to over 170 exhibitors offering jewelry, pottery, sculpture, glass, ceramics, paintings, prints...and more!

DOWNTOWN ASPEN 10 - 5PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY

For more information, please visit www.artfestival.com or call ACRA at 970.925.1940.

River Water Level Report for July 15, 2008

DAILY RIVER UPDATE

SLAUGHTERHOUSE FALLS 1260 cfs MINIMUM AGE 15

UPPER ROARING FORK 1260 cfs MINIMUM AGE 8

MIDDLE ROARING FORK 1585 cfs MINIMUM AGE 6

BROWN’S CANYON (ARKANSAS RIVER) 1600 cfs MINIMUM AGE 10

Stats furnished by Aspen Whitewater Rafting
Phone: 970.920.3511