Robert Randolph & The Family Band To Perform At World Cup Awards

Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Saturday, November 29 @ 7:30 p.m.
Base of Aspen Mountain

World Cup Awards will take place at 7 p.m. on the stage. Fireworks show to follow the concert.

The Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series hosted by Aspen/Snowmass debuts in November and continues through March with a series of free outdoor concerts held during key events and peak weekends throughout the season. All concerts are in unique locations between Aspen and Snowmass giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy free outdoor music in the winter. Past performers include P.O.D., The Vandals, The Gin Blossoms, Freddy Jones Band, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, The Offspring, Unwritten Law, The Prodigals, Riddlin' Kids, Wylde Bunch and Arrested Development.

Source: AspenSnowmass.com

The Aspen Winternational Is Back!

The Aspen Winternational is back November 29 & 30, 2008, celebrating 40 years of World Cup racing in Aspen! Aspen's passion for World Cup is deeply rooted in our community. Mark you calendars for this year's
Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Alpine World Cup.

The fastest women in the world will compete two days in the disciplines of Slalom and Giant Slalom.We hope you can all make it out to see some American favorites as Olympic Gold Medalist Julia Mancuso as well as others including Lindsay Vonn, Resi Steigler, Caroline Lalive, Kaylin Richardson and Stacey Cook.

Friday, Nov 28 -
10 a.m. - 4 p.m Sponsor Village in Gondola Plaza

Saturday, Nov 29 -
10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Giant Slalom
10 a.m - 4 p.m. Sponsor Village in Gondola Plaza
3-4 p.m. U.S. Ski Team autograph signings
7 p.m. Bud Light Hi Fi concert series featuring Robert Randolph & The Family Band.
Base of Aspen Mountain - fireworks to follow the concert.

Sunday, Nov 30 -
10 a.m. & 1 p.m Slalom
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsor Village in Gondola Plaza

Source: AspenSnowmass.com

Aspen Recreation Center Open T-Giving Day

Take A Swim, Skate, Climb At The Aspen Recreation Center After That Turkey Dinner


If you are feeling just a little too over-stuffed this Thanksgiving Day, head over to the Aspen Recreation Center and enjoy guilt free Thanksgiving FUN! The Center is open for swimming, climbing, skating & much more from 8:00am to 4:00pm, November 27th.

For more information call 970-544-4100.


Kristin Drake
Sales & Marketing Associate
City of Aspen- Parks & Recreation
p: 970-429-2098
f: 970-544-9447
Email: Kristin.Drake@ci.aspen.co.us
www.aspenrecreation.com

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

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

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!

Film & Theater In Aspen

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!

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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 Aspen Community Theater, 970.544.9294 Aspen Theater in the Park, 970.925.9313, www.aspenTIP.org Wheeler Opera House, 970.920.5770, www.wheeleroperahouse.com
Arts
Music/Dance/Educational/Etc. Aspen Ballet Company and School Aspen Choral Society Aspen Historical Society The Aspen Institute The Aspen Center for Physics Aspen Music Festival & School Wheeler Opera House Jazz Aspen/Snowmass The Given Institute of the University of Colorado Aspen Snowmass Council for the Arts - 970.920.7477 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.