War Dance Benefit at Wheeler Opera House

December 27, 2007

Friday, January 04 @ 07:30 PM Wheeler Opera House

The Sopris Foundation and Aspen Film will present a special screening of the critically acclaimed documentary War/Dance on Friday, January 4, 7:30pm at the Wheeler Opera House to benefit children in civil war-torn Northern Uganda.

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The beautifully shot and captivating War/Dance takes us to Northern Uganda, a country ravaged by more than two decades of civil war, to discover a remarkable tale of the transformative power of art. The film follows the improbable journey of three children, as they and their schoolmates in the remote and desolate Patonga Refugee Camp prepare for a national music and dance competition. Winner of the audience favorite award for documentaries at the 2007 FilmFest, this special screening is to benefit the African Medical & Research Foundation, Inc.

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Colorado Kids Activities-Winter Ranchers and Explorers

December 26, 2007

Winter Ranchers at Rock Bottom Ranch - 1st to 4th grade
January 02 - January 04, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

$40 per day, $30 per day members

Wintertime at Rock Bottom Ranch brings cold weather, snow, and plenty of excitement. Step into the life of a rancher and naturalist during the winter for one, two, or all three days. Each day promises something new Well begin each morning by feeding the critters in our farm yard. Next, well play games, learn how to churn butter and spin wool, explore for tracks in the wildlife preserve, or build a snowman (snowrancher) and snow cave. So, throw on your cowboy hat, snow pants, and your warmest jacket and join us for winter explorations of the farming kind!

Winter Explorers at Hallam Lake - 3rd and 4th grade
January 02 - January 04, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

$50 per day, $40 per day ACES members

Pull out your winter coats and come join our master winter explorers for a few days full of excitement and discovery. Explore and discover for one, two, or all three days with us at Hallam Lake. Explorers will investigate the wintery world that surrounds us by tracking, studying winter ecology, discovering animal adaptations, practicing snow survival skills, creating beautiful snow sculptures, experimenting with ice art, and much more. Come and discover through the hands-on school of nature!

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Aspen Art Museum Annual après-ski benefit

December 24, 2007

On Friday, December 28, 2007, fashionistas and art enthusiasts schuss down the slopes to strut the red carpet for the ASPEN ART MUSEUM’s annual après-ski benefit—Dennis Basso Freestyle, presented by Bulgari, Aspen Magazine and Sentient Jet Membership at the St. Regis Aspen Resort. Along with the AAM’s summer feature event artCRUSH, Dennis Basso Freestyle is one of two major AAM fundraising events that take place each year to benefit the museum’s groundbreaking programming of internationally important contemporary art. Last year’s Dennis Basso Freestyle winter benefit raised an unprecedented $650,000 for the cause, with this season promising to be yet another banner year of fun, fashion, and philanthropy.

Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m., with Moët & Chandon champagne, cocktails, caviar, and delectable hors d’oeuvres, as guests peruse an array of must-have silent auction items, fashion accessories, unique trips, and exotic luxury goods. At 6:15 p.m., bidding paddles reach skyward as Christie’s auctioneer Lydia Fenet hosts the evening’s live auction, and the grand finale of the celebratory experience is provided by the DENNIS BASSO 2007/2008 Winter Collection runway fashion show.

This season Dennis Basso once again proves that his fashions remain fine art with another stunning collection of tradition-breaking designs featuring his unmatched and ever-elegant palette, hand-embellished, chevron-patterned sables, hand-embroidered shearlings and signature Russian broadtail coats.

Don’t miss out on Aspen’s only fashion gala of the year, the hottest party of the season, the magnet for the most stylish crowd in Aspen, and your chance to be an integral part of supporting the Aspen Art Museum’s internationally recognized contemporary arts programming.

Event co-chairs for the 2007 Dennis Basso Freestyle benefit are AAM Board of Trustees member Carolyn Powers and Betsy Fifield. For additional details or reservations, contact the Aspen Art Museum at 970.925.8050.

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Aspen-Snowmass Family Activities

December 23, 2007

If you’re heading to Colorado to ski this winter, chances are you won’t be too far from Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in historic Glenwood Springs - within an hour of Vail, Beaver Creak, Sunlight, Snowmass and Aspen, and two hours of Breckenridge, Winter Park, Powderhorn, Steamboat, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Ski Cooper and SolVista - this mountain-top destination makes a memorable addition to the traditional ski trip.

“Our proximity to so many ski areas, combined with our setting and attractions, makes this a perfect way to round out a winter vacation,” said Steve Beckley, who owns Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park with his wife Jeanne. “The caves remain a constant 52 degrees, and the crowds are a bit thinner this time of year, so it’s really a great time to visit.”

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Aspen-Snowmass Ski Conditions

December 17, 2007

The Aspen and Snowmass early season ski conditions are incredible! The mountains have received almost 200% of the normal December snow-fall and the cold temperatures are helping to keep it around. Its looking to be some of the best Holiday Season ski conditions ever. Here is some video of the current ski conditions in Aspen.

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