Friday, November 7, 2008

Opening Day & Other Events This Ski Season

The Aspen/Snowmass events calendar rocks, literally.

From Women's Alpine Ski Racing, Colorado Freeride Series and Spring Jam to the Hi-Fi Concert Series and Big Air Fridays, the goings-on are ongoing. Click here to check out the 2008-2009 winter events calendar.

If there's a mountain resort with a more diverse selection of off-snow activities, dining and entertainment, we haven't heard of it. Tedium poses no threat here. The concern in Aspen/Snowmass is whether you can squeeze into your schedule everything you want to try.
Upcoming Events
Snowmass Opening Day - 27-Nov-08
Aspen Mountain Opening Day - 27-Nov-08
Aspen Winternational - 29-Nov-08
Bud Light Hi-Fi Concerts Nov. - 29-Nov-08
Bud Light Hi-Fi Concerts Dec. - 29-Nov-08
Summit for Life Uphill Race - 06-Dec-08
Buttermilk Opening Day - 13-Dec-08
Aspen Highlands Opening Day - 13-Dec-08
ESPN Winter X Games 13 - 22-Jan-09
Bud Light Hi-Fi Concerts Jan. - 23-Jan-09
Aspen/Snowmass Open - 05-Feb-09
Bud Light Hi-Fi Concerts Feb. - 15-Feb-09
Bud Light Spring Jam - 20-Mar-09
Bud Light Hi-Fi Concerts Mar. 22 - 22-Mar-09
Bud Light Hi-Fi Concerts Mar. 27 - 27-Mar-09
Bud Light Spring Jam - 27-Mar-09
CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational - 03-Apr-09
Buttermilk Closing Day - 05-Apr-09
Aspen Highlands Closing Day - 05-Apr-09
Aspen Mountain Closing Day - 12-Apr-09
Snowmass Closing Day - 12-Apr-09

Source: aspensnowmass.com

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

The New & Improved Aspen Snowmass; The Big 4 Gets 12

ON-MOUNTAIN IMPROVEMENTS

Aspen/Snowmass has invested $35 million in capital improvements for the 2008-2009 season, including two new restaurants at Snowmass, a new high-speed quad Sheer Bliss lift, 22-foot Olympic-sized halfpipe at Buttermilk and additional terrain at Aspen Highlands. In addition, the new Snowmass base village being developed by Related WestPac will reveal new restaurants, ski-in/ski-out condos and new conference space.

OPERATING DATES
Snowmass & Aspen Mountain: November 27, 2008 - April 12, 2009
Aspen Highlands & Buttermilk: December 13, 2008 - April 5, 2009

OVER A FOOT OF NEW SNOW ON THE SLOPES!

Winter arrived in Aspen/Snowmass last night with over a foot of snow falling on our four mountains! Continuous cold temperatures will allow the snowmaking guns to fire up as we get ready for Opening Day (Nov. 27), World Cup ski racing Opening Weekend and the first Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert of the season - featuring Robert Randolph and the Family Band. The snow is still falling and a series of storms are lined up to move through the area in the next week!

With over 500 inches of snow last season and lift & lodging packages starting for as little as $281 per person, now is the time to book your next winter escape.

EARLY SEASON - BUY 2, GET 3 - BOOK BY NOV. 14
Ski or Ride for less than $40/day! Purchase a minimum 2-day lodge and lift package* by November 14 and get a FR$EE night of lodging and a FR$EE day skiing or riding, valid November 27 - December 12, 2008. Rental equipment also available. Call 877-652-7736 or check HERE for more information.

*Package price based on double occupancy; includes three nights lodging and two 3-day lift tickets. Subject to availability.

Source: aspensnowmass.com

Friday, October 24, 2008

STAY FREE OPENING DAY!




Stay at The Inn at Aspen 4 nights or more and stay FREE opening day of Buttermilk Mountain which is December 13th stay 5 nights or more and receive FREE day of rentals!


Call 1.800.222.7736 to book your reservation today!

Monday, October 6, 2008

Film & Theater In Aspen

Around Town / Film/Theater/Arts

Catch an Oscar-winning film screening, see live theatre in the park, or check out the cabaret revues at the Crystal Palace. Aspen's film & theatre scene offers something for everyone!


Aspen FilmFest
Bringing unique film experiences to residents & visitors through year-round educational and cultural programs, including FilmFest (autumn), ShortsFest (spring), Academy screenings (winter), and summerFILMS.
970-925-6882
www.aspenfilm.org

Aspen Theatre in the Park
Aspen's year-round professional theatre company and school.
970-925-9313
www.AspenTIP.org

Crystal Palace Theatre Restaurant
Gourmet dinner followed by cabaret revue of political satire. Reservations required.
970-925-1459
www.cpalace.net

Isis Theatre
Five state-of-the-art screens. All stadium seating, Dolby digital sound.
970-925-7591

Movieland
State-of-the-art movie theater showing first-run movies in El Jebel.
970-920-1300

Wheeler Opera House
Aspen's state-of-the-art venue for arts, culture and entertainment.
970-920-5770
www.wheeleroperahouse.com


Aspen Film Fest

An international showcase of short-film, comedies, dramas, documentaries, and animation. Call 970-925-6882 for more information.

Local Movie Theaters

  • Wheeler Opera House Films (1) Located in the historic Wheeler Opera House at 320 E. Hyman Avenue, downtown Aspen. For latest showings, call 970-925-5973 or visit www.wheeleroperahouse.com.
  • Movieland Cinemas (5) Located off Hwy 82 in El Jebel - approximately 20 miles from Aspen. For latest showings, call 970-920-1300 or check local movie listings and times online.
Theater

Dinner Theaters

The Crystal Palace Theater Restaurant, located at 300 E. Hyman Avenue in downtown Aspen. For more information, call 970.925.1455 or visit www.cpalace.net.

Theaters - Stage


Arts

Music/Dance/Educational/Etc.

Fine Arts

  • Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Nationally known arts center, featuring exhibits, workshops, and lectures. For more infomation, call 970.923.3181 or visit www.andersonranch.com
  • Aspen Art Museum, Featuring changing exhibitions with a special emphasis on contemporary art and offering year-round programs. For more information, call 970.925.8050 or visit www.aspenartmuseum.org
  • Local Art Galleries, find information on local galleries in our Around Town/Shopping and Services section.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

World-Class Shopping In Aspen

Aspen is all about snow sports, summer sports, food & wine, Alpine life, real estate, and...oh, yeah...shopping!

Glimmers of the past lurk around every sophisticated street corner of Aspen's central business district. In a two-minute walk, you can find Italian-crafted stilettos, antler chandeliers and anything in between.

Aspen's Western-wear shops are authentic, of course, but so are our beauty bars offering loofah scrubs and salt-glow rubs, essential for surviving the arid climate. You'll find kids wear, toys, games, and an abundance of biking, tennis, golf, skiing, fishing and hiking gear. All of this within twelve lovely, leafy blocks, linked by a rill of water and adorned with whimsical bronze sculptures. (Check out Kemo Sabe for cowboy hats and boots and belts, mens and womens fashions.)

Please take a moment to look at the Aspen shopping directory below, filled with retailers waiting for your arrival.


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Antiques

Art Galleries

Audio Visual

Beauty Salons & Supplies

Books

Candy Store

Children's Shops

Clothing & Accessories

Cosmetics/Skin Care

Florists

Fur Shops

Gifts & Home Accessories

Groceries

Hardware

Jewelry

Luggage & Leather Goods

Music Stores

Office Supplies

Optical

Personal Shoppers

Pets

Photography/Picture Framing

Rugs

Shoes

Shopping Mall

Ski & Snowboard Tuning

Sporting Equipment & Rentals

T-Shirts

Content source: Aspen Chamber (all but headers)

Aspen Is A Culinary Utopia

Dining in Aspen: Something For Every Taste & Palate

CULINARY OFFERINGS and our unique and plentiful selection of Aspen restaurants make Aspen, Colorado stand above every other mountain town. The restaurant choices are extensive, ranging from the understated-but-excellent, to quick-and-easy family spots, to lively sushi bars and incredibly elegant eateries sure to delight the discerning palette.

YES, OUR NIGHTLIFE IS LEGENDARY, but it's our family-friendly fun that makes Aspen perfect for kids of all ages...and a parent's dream! But no matter what you do all day, save some steam. The night is packed with fun options, including outdoor music and movies, great family restaurants, fireworks and much, much more. Give yourself enough time to explore and you'll probably discover delightful evening pastimes even we haven't thought of.

Below is a list of Aspen restaurants to start your Aspen evenings right!


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American

Asian

Austrian

Barbeque

Cafes & Bakeries

Catering

Continental

Cooking Schools

Deli

Delivery Services

Dining Guides

Dinner Theatre

Fast Food

French

Ice Cream

Italian

Japanese

Latin

Liquor/Wine/Beer

Mexican

Nightclubs, Bars & Pubs

Personal Chef

Pizza

Seafood

Ski Mountain Restaurants

Vegetarian

Source: Aspen Chamber (All but headers)


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Events Calendar Thru The New Year

ASPEN CALENDAR - WINTER ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

Winter 2008-2009 Events:

October

October 2-5 The Meeting, Aspen Skiing Company, 970-925-1220
October 3-5 Hockey Mountain High, Aspen Recreation Center, 970-920-5140
October 8-13 John Denver Week

November

November 27 Opening Day Aspen Mountain & Snowmass, 970-925-1220

December

December 13 Opening Day Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk, 970-925-1220

December 19-21 Winter Snow Polo 2008 Championship, 970.566.0818

January

January 8-11 Winterskol, 970-925-1940

Additional info: 970-925-1220


To reference the 2007-2008 WINTER CALENDAR, please click here.

*All dates are subject to change


Source: Aspen Chamber