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September |
October |
Avner Ben-Gal
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8/2 - 10/14 |
970-925-8050 |
Aspen Art Museum, 590 N. Mill St., Aspen, www.aspenartmuseum.org
Israeli painter Ben-Gal creates moody,
turbulent and evocative compositions that
float between the poles of representation
and abstraction.
Massive Music and Movies
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8/2 - 4 |
800-SNOWMASS, |
Fanny Hill Snowmasswww.snowmassvillage.com
This free mountain music weekend kicks
off with a free Thursday Night Concert, favorite
classic movie on Friday and top national headliner
on Saturday night.
Sculptors Drawing
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8/2 - 10/14 |
970-925-8050, |
Aspen Art Museum, 590 N. Mill St., Aspen, www.aspenartmuseum.org
Featuring drawings by some of the most
important internationally known artists
of the last decade, mostly renowned for their
sculptural practices.
AAM Summer Benefit
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8/3 |
970-925-8050, |
Aspen Art Museum, 590 N. Mill St., Aspen,
www.aspenartmuseum.org
Art aficionados and wine connoisseurs from
all over the country come to Aspen to dine on
delicious cuisine, taste wonderful wines and
support the Aspen Art Museum.
Mountain Masterpieces Arts Fair
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8/4 - 5 |
800-SNOWMASS, |
Snowmass Village Mall, Snowmass Village, www.snowmassvillage.com
Over 40 artists gather to showcase beautiful
works of art from photographs to pottery to
clothes and jewelry.
Aspen Institute 14th Annual Summer Celebration
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8/4 |
800-410-3463, |
Aspen Institute, 1000 N. Third St., Aspen, www.aspeninstitute.org
Join Public Service Honorees John Danforth and
James Watson for conversation at the Benedict
Music Tent, followed by dinner and awards.
2007 Snowmass National Finals
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8/9 - 12 |
3030-432-1519, |
Snowmass, www.aspeninstitute.org
This premier off-road cycling event draws
international and top-rated mountain biking
competitors for cross country, short track XC,
mountain cross, downhill and Super D on an
extensive trail network.
Annual Art Auction Anderson Ranch Arts Center
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8/11 |
970-923-3181, |
5236 Owl Creek Rd., Snowmass, www.andersonranch.org
More than 250 works of art by local and
national artists auctioned to benefit artistic
programs. Complimentary gourmet picnic
lunch and live music.
Aspen Rotary Club 16th Annual Ducky Derby
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8/11 |
970-925-1940, |
Rio Grande Park, Aspen, www.duckyderby.com
Ducky Derby is a full-day festival and rubber
duck race on the Roaring Fork River that
benefits local non-profits and youth groups,
scholarships and Rotary International projects.
Aspen Music Festival and School
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8/11 |
970-925-9042, |
2 Music School Rd., Aspen, www.aspenmusicfestival.com
AMFS Music Director David Zinman leads a
semi-staged performance of Puccini’s beloved
Madama Butterfly at the Benedict Music Tent.
Snowmass Wellness Experience
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8/17 - 19 |
800-SNOWMASS, |
Snowmass Village Mall, www.
Focuses on fitness, spiritual and nutritional
elements of wellness through workshops, yoga,
spa opportunities and outdoor adventure.
Aspen High Country Triathlonand Duathlon
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8/18 |
970-544-4100, |
Aspen Recreation Center, Aspen, www.aspenrecreation.com
MShort but challenging course. The sprint
course is one of the most beautiful in the
country as it includes a road ride to the
Maroon Bells. 800 yard pool swim, 17-mile
bike and four mile run.
Celtic Games at Snowmass Village
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8/25 |
800-SNOWMASS, |
Snowmass Softball Field, Snowmass, www..snowmassvillage.com
Celebrates centuries-old sports with true
Celtic spirit. Vendors, wares and food, dancing,
music and Clans provide information on
Celtic heritage throughout the day.
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival
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8/31 - 9/3 |
970-920-4996, |
Snowmass Village Ballfield, Snowmass, www.jazzaspen.org
Four full days of open-air music featuring
some of the biggest names in music. Past
performers have included Sheryl Crow, Jack
Johnson, Widespread Panic and David Byrne.
The 35th Annual MotherLode
Volleyball Classic
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8/30 - 9/3 |
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Downtown Aspen, www.motherlodevolleyball.com
Eighteen different divisions of play at seven
sites and 700 teams from all over the country.
Free admission, food and beverage concessions,
music and a full volley-fair.
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Oktoberfest In Snowmass
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9/8 |
800-SNOWMASS |
Snowmass Village Mall, www.snowmassvillage.com
The festival combines authentic German
beer, music and cuisine with more modern
live music, crisp fall air and fantastic
mountain views.
Aspen / Snowmass Ride for the Cure®
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9/8 |
970-920-0250, |
Rrio Grande Park, Aspen, www.komenaspen.org
A magnificent 100- or 30-mile ride fundraiser
for Komen Aspen to help save lives and end
breast cancer forever by empowering people,
ensuring quality care for all and energizing
science to find the cures.
The 40th Annual Aspen Ruggerfest
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9/13 - 16 |
Wagner Park & Rio Grande Park, Aspen, www.aspenrugby.com
An exciting rugby tournament held in
the early fall with five divisions of play,
appealing to audiences of any age.
Snowmass Balloon Festival
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9/14 - 16 |
800-SNOWMASS, |
Snowmass Village
Ballfield, www.snowmassvillage.com
One of the highest-altitude balloon events in
the country. Pilots take to the skies to compete
in such challenging competitions. Barbecue,
free concert and more.
Snowmass Wine & Jazz Festival
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9/15 |
800-SNOWMASS |
Snowmass Village Mall, www.snowmassvillage.com
Celebrate extraordinary wines from around the
world and delectable cuisine from local chefs.
Interact and learn from professionals. Proceeds
support Snowmass Rotary Club charitable fund.
Golden Leaf Half-Marathon Classic
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9/22 |
800-SNOWMASS |
Snowmass Village Mall www.snowmassvillage.com
Traverses from Snowmass Village to the hear of
Aspen on mountain trails. Voted Trail Runner’s
top 10 most senic routes.
Aspen Filmfest
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9/26 - 30 |
970-925-6882, |
Wheeler Opera House, Aspen, www.aspenfilm.org
A five-day feast for movie lovers. The finest
new features & documentaries, as well as
nationwide premieres and hits from the festival
circuit. Top talent and directors are on-hand for
personal appearances. Open to all.
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Hockey Mountain High Adult Hockey Tournament
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10/5 - 7 |
861 Maroon Creek Rd., Aspen, www.aspenrecreation.com
A four-game guarantee, open and recreational
division with a limit of 40 teams from all over
the country. Discount lodging, after party and
more for players.
John Denver Week
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10/10 - 15 |
Aspen, www.john-denver.org
An array of events from concerts to picnics.
All events support the expansion of John
Denver’s music, beliefs and ideas.
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