Snowmass Village Arts-Anderson Ranch Arts Center
February 7, 2008
Anderson Ranch is an internationally acclaimed center for the creation of new work and untried art forms for leading artists of our time. Celebrated artists, curators, critics, scholars and collectors come to Anderson Ranch to make challenging work, inspire students, and participate in their ongoing seminars around contemporary art.
Aspen Arts and Culture-ACES Potbelly Lecture Series
February 7, 2008
Feb. 13th: Bhutan: “Trekking in the Kingdom of the Dragon” Ruth Wade
A magical Bhutan journey combines Bhutan’s fascinating cultural attractions with adventure in the Himalaya. The Land of the Thunder Dragon will enchant you with it’s natural beauty and peaceful pace.
Feb. 20th: Vietnam: “Return to Vietnam” Barbara Floria Orcutt
In March 2006 she traveled to Viet Nam on a humanitarian mission with her husband Allen Orcutt, who was a Marine helicopter pilot in Viet Nam in 1968.
Feb. 27th: China & India: “Tribal People of India and China” Richard Shenk
Richard has been traveling to Asia and photographing landscapes and the tribal people that live in the more remote areas. At the lecture on February 27 Richard will show and discuss images from Myanmar and Ladahk.
March 05: Nepal: “Tilicho Lake and Hidden Valley” Catherine Cussaguet
The presentation includes an historical perspective on trekking and climbing in this part of the world.
Complete Potbelly Lecture Schedule and Venue information - Click Here
Challenge Aspen Visually Impaired Ski & Snowboard Festival
February 5, 2008
Feb 9 - Feb 15, 2008
The Challenge Aspen Ski and Snowboard Festival cranks up this weekend. Just a reminder that early registration will be on Saturday, February 9, from 4-6pm. There will be late registration on Sunday, February 10 from 7:45 – 8:45am, and this is also the first day of skiing. Attendees are encouraged to register on Saturday if possible.
Participants are in for a real treat, as the conditions on Snowmass Mountain are “all time” with almost forty inches of new snow in the last seven days.
There is a full schedule of instruction, fun, and group events including a celebration banquet and awards gig on Wednesday, February 13th. One of the event participants, recording artist Jessica Callahan, is scheduled to hit the stage and perform an acoustic set at the banquet party.
Please check with the event coordinator, Laine Weinstein if you need assistance or have any questions: laine@challengeaspen.com or 970-923-0578 ext. 213
Jessica Callahan – Recording Studio Video
Aspen Snowmass Powder News
February 5, 2008
Check out the film short “Sixty Seconds In The White Room” by Boyd. The good news is almost 2 feet of fresh pow yesterday and the conditions are all time!
Challenge Aspen Welcomes Atlanta’s Shepherd Center
February 5, 2008
Challenge Aspen instructors, staff and volunteers are thoroughly enjoying the fabulous new snow this week, with 10 new adaptive skiers, recovering from Spinal Cord Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) at Atlanta’s world renown Shepherd Center. Many of the Shepherd Center visitors are newly injured and experiencing skiing and instruction with adaptive equipment with Challenge Aspen, for the very first time.
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