Blues, jazz, rock, reggae, volleyball, soccer, rugby, ballet, theater, food and wine...the list goes on. Event season is every season in Aspen, Colorado where they rarely take a break from the non-stop lineup of well-known bands, concert series, culinary and cultural extravaganzas.
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Snowmass Free Concert Thursdays: July 1-Aug. 19
Head up to Snowmass Village to see the free concerts every thursday. Bring a blanket and picnic and rock out under the cool afternoon air! Starts at 6:15pm and ends 8:30pm. |
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Aspen Saturday Market : June 19- Oct. 16 8am-3pm:
Stroll the market and find a diverse array of produce, meats, pastries, cut flowers, jewelry, artisan work and more. |
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Bluegrass Sundays: Aspen Mountain: June 20- Sept. 5:
A favorite among locals, Bluegrass Sundays feature top bluegrass musicians from around Colorado performing in this ideal Rocky Mountain setting. The free (with the purchase of a gondola ticket), open-air concerts are from noon to 3 p.m. outside the Sundeck on top of Aspen Mountain. |
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Snowmass Village Rodeo: June 16- Aug. 18: Come out and enjoy Western Wednesdays with some of the wildest cowboys and cowgirls around! Grounds open at 5:00 p.m. with games and a BBQ and the rodeo starts at 7:00. |
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Aspen Summer Films:
New Views: premiere documentaries
Paepcke Auditorium, 1000 N. Third Street
Not yet available to the general public, these inspiring, thought-provoking films have won audiences and awards. Each screening will be followed by a conversation with the director or a special guest related to the film. |
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1-9: |
Young Curators of the Roaring Fork Valley: Aspen Art Museum
See the newest up and coming artists with their art shows at the AAM.
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22: |
Ride for the Pass: 16th Annual fundraiser for the Independence Pass Organization. |
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23: |
Aspen Cycling Criterium: The Aspen Cycling Criterium is the single most exciting biking event . This exclusive course on the closed city streets of Aspen, Colorado will challenge even the toughest and most skilled bike racers in the US. See Aspen Park & Recreation. |
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1-30: |
Red Brick Arts Resident Artists
See beautiful art all during the month of June. For more info see AAM. |
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4-5: |
7th Annual Chili Pepper & Brew Fest:
Sample fiery chili, cool off with fabulous micro brews and dance the day away with awesome preformers all in the beautiful surrounding of Snowmass Village.
And save money with our great lodging deals.! |
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10-13: |
3rd Annual Rooftop Comedy Festival:
Get a nightly bird's eye view of comedy from around the world with the brightest, freshest and next big names in comedy. |
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11: |
Anderson Ranch Lunchtime Art Auctionette: This is a great way to buy contemporary pieces from the staff and students. Starts at 12:15 on Anderson Ranch Campus. |
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11-13: |
OUTSIDE in Aspen: An Adventure filled weekend brought by Outside Magazine- hit up the welcome party, outdoor pursuits, gear testing and speaker panel. see more... |
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15-Aug.22 |
Time Travel Tuesdays:
Tuesday nights at the Wheeler-Stallard Museum (call to confirm locations) offer a selection of historically-themed events ranging from speakers to living history to movies and more. 970-925-3721
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17-26: |
Theatre Aspen: Defying Gravity :
Opening the 2010 season is a musical concert, featuring songs from mega hits like Wicked, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and glorious musicals from the past like Showboat and 42nd Street. see Theatre Aspen |
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18-20: |
Food & Wine Magazine Classic in Aspen:
Swirl, Sip, Savor, Endulge, and Educate yourself through some of the best food and wine available. Don't Miss one of the biggest events in Wine, Food and Aspen! |
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20-25: |
Aspen Summer Words :
Hailed as one of the nation's "Top Ten Literary Gatherings" (USA Today), this five-day celebration of words, stories, & ideas consists of a writing retreats and afternoon literary festival see more info. |
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24-Jul 3 |
JAS Academy presented by Jazz Aspen Snowmass :
The nation’s only all-scholarship residency program for upcoming jazz musicians. Bands can be seen in multiple live performances during the residency throughout Snowmass and Aspen. More info see Jazz Aspen |
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JAS Aspen Snowmass June Festival: Four nights of headline concerts at the Benedict Music Tent including, Harry Connick Jr. and Natalie Cole. Special concerts throughout the week, Cooper Free stage and more! |
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28-30: |
Aspen Security Forum 2010: Aspen Institute
Aspen Security Forum will bring together top-level government officials, industry leaders, and leading thinkers on the state of the country's security. |
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Aspen Music Festival and School: 2010 Season -The Magic Years:
The school offers more than 350 musical events during a eight-week season including symphony, chamber, opera, choral and family concerts.
Benedict Music Tent & Harris Concert Hall. See Aspen Music Festival. |
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Aspen Film presents Summer Films
Enjoy your love of film and summer with Aspen's version of outdoor theatre. Grab and blanket and your favorite cuddle buddy and see movies from documentary, features, & family films. |
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Boogie’s Bash for the Buddies Gala:
Boogie’s Bash is the Buddy Program’s annual fundraiser and features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live auction, dinner and dancing. see more... |
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Aspen Chamber Symphony: 6pm:
Benedict Music Tent
:David Zinman conducts violinist Gil Shaham and the Aspen Chamber Symphony. |
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3-10: |
8th Annual Aspen Antiques and Fine Arts Fair: 11am-6pm:
Held at the
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Fourth of July Celebrations
- Aspen Museum's Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic
- Aspen’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
- Boogie’s Diner Buddy 5 Mile Race
- Annual Challenge Match: Rugby at Wagner Park: 3pm
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Aspen Ideas Festival:
This festival will enlist world leaders, experts and innovators to discuss ideas and proven success from the world of technology, foreign policy, culture, economics, the environment and the arts. |
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9: |
Red Brick Resident Artists:
New Art Media, Resin Techniques w/ Mike Otte. See AAM for more info. |
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Blast The Mass:
Snowmass Village proudly presents the Blast the Mass Mountain Bike Challenge. Snowmass Village will provide a stellar venue for this the fourth stop in the Mountain States Cup Series. |
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Aug. 14 |
Theatre Aspen: The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
The Big Bad Wolf has his day in court in this thrilling courtroom dram-edy with music; the audience decides if he's guilty or innocent. see Theatre Aspen.
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14: |
Anderson Ranch Annual Recognition Dinner
Please join us as we celebrate the vital role Anderson Ranch plays in the visual arts community and in honoring these individuals for their contributions to the arts. see Anderson Ranch |
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Aspen Music Festival School Opera Benefit: Aspen's most glamorous event of the summer is the Festival's benefit gala. This black-tie evening includes dinner at the exclusive Caribou Club and premiere seats at the opening night performance of Rossini's beloved opera, The Barber of Seville. |
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Aspen Santa Fe Ballet: presents Summer Dance
The annual summer dance season features Aspen's own Aspen Santa Fe Ballet as well as traveling dance companies from around the world. |
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17: |
20th Annual Komen Aspen Race for the Cure
"Run with Purpose, Run with Pride" at the 19th Annual Komen Aspen Race for the Cure®. Joinin the 5K race/walk, 1-mile family fun walk, or 1-mile PAWS for the CureTM dog walk. see KomenAspen. |
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17: |
Aspen Music Festival Presents Rossini's the Barber of Seville:
See Aspen Music Festival for more information. |
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25-28: |
Aspen Environment Forum: Aspen Institute
The 2010 Forum, presented by the Institute's Energy and Environment Program and National Geographic, will present discussions on topics including climate change, renewable energy policy, innovation and technology, efficiency, conservation, and more with the goals of raising awareness |
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31: |
Annual Art Auction and Festival: Redbrick Center for the Arts 1pm-3pm
See AAM for more information. |
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Aspen Music Festival: Benedict Music Tent:
Leonard Slatkin leads exciting young pianist Joyce Yang and the Aspen Festival Orchestra in Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor. Aspen Music Festival. |
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1-31: |
Red Brick Gallery: Earth Wind Fire
Artists: Anne Byard, Staci L. Dickerson, Marcia Fusaro, Melanie Roschko, Jill Sabella, Nina Hawn Zale, and Amy Zausmer. Go to the website for more details. see AAM for more info. |
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artCrush- The world's top art collectors, wine connoisseurs, artists, gallery owners, curators, celebrities and business leaders come together for a benefit to support the Aspen Art Museum. |
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7: |
Aspen High Country Triathlon: This multi-sport event consists of an 800-yard indoor pool swim, 17-Mile bike (gaining 1,500 feet in elevation) to the spectacular Maroon Bells, and a 4-mile run in the Elk Mountain range and the scenic Maroon Creek Valley. see Aspen Rec for more info. |
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9-13: |
Challenger British Soccer Camp:
See Challenger.com
This is your chance to go through soccer camp to become one of the best! |
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Snowmass Culinary & Arts Festival:
The inaugural Snowmass Culinary & Arts Festival brings foodies, wine connoisseurs, and art lovers alike together in a premiere visual and delectable feast. |
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14: |
Annual Art Auction Anderson Ranch:
Join Anderson Ranch for the Annual Art Auction. Auction benefits the educational programs of Anderson Ranch Arts Center. There is Works by International, National & Roaring Fork Valley Artists. see Anderson Ranch. |
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21: |
7th Annual Aspen/Snowmass Ride for the Cure:
"A Ride to Remember," 100, 50, 30 and 10-mile routes. KomenAspen. |
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22: |
Aspen Festival Orchestra: Benedict Music Tent: 4pm
Aspen Music Festival.See this season's final concert featuring Mahler's Selections from Des Knaben Wunderhorn and Bruckner's Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, "Romantic". |
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Jaun Siddi Flamenco Theatre Co.: by Aspen SantaFe Ballet
The mystery and mysticism of Flamenco has been performed in Spain’s largest halls and darkest corners for centuries.
Santa Fe’s Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company returns to Aspen on August 25th to showcase the ancient and timeless allure that is Flamenco.
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27-30: |
2nd Mountain Summit Festival: Award-winning documentary films, legendary outdoor adventurers, and inspiring political activists converge for this four-day festival, which also includes a half-day seminar on Endangered Species.
See Wheeler Opera House for more info. |
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Big Aspen BBQ Party: Base of Aspen Mountain
The sister event of New York City's acclaimed barbecue extravaganza, the Big Aspen Barbecue Block Party will feature several of the nation's top pitmasters serving up their 'cue (for $8 per plate) all weekend long against the beautiful backdrop of Aspen Mountain; plus live music, seminars, cooking demos and book signings with the 'cue experts - all for free.
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1-30: |
Red Brick Gallery: Abstractions:
FeaturingArtists: Alex Blau, Buzz Dopkin, Shelly Hamill, and Elliot Norquest. see AAM for more info. |
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2-6: |
Annual MotherLode Volleyball Classic:
Watch one of the largest volleyball tournaments in the country with over 700 teams playing all types of volleyball in Aspen. |
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Jazz Aspen Labor Day Festival:
Spend Labor in Style while listening to incredible music for four days with the backdrop of the incredible mountains around Snowmass. |
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The 12 Hours of Snowmass
A 12 hour intermediate mountain bike race on Snowmass Mountain to raise funds for Aspen Youth Center. Riders can ride solo or in teams of two, three, or in an open team of up to eight riders. see website |
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Oktoberfest
Celebrate German Style in Snowmass Village Mall, with beer gardens, traditional food and music. |
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16-19: |
The 43nd Annual Aspen Ruggerfest
The Gentlemen of Aspen Rugby team along with lots of others gather to this tournament to play this popular rugged sport! |
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17-19: |
Snowmass Balloon Festival
One of the highest-altitude hot air balloon events in the U.S., should not be missed. An array of brightly colored balloons take to the Snowmass sky for three days of events. |
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18: |
Snowmass Wine & Jazz Festival
Sample, sniff and swirl your way through hundreds of wine, culinary treats and the sweet sound of Jazz playing with the beautiful backdrop of a fall colored Snowmass Village. |
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25: |
Annual Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon
Runners from across the US will descend upon Aspen, Colorado to participate in the much anticipated Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon. Chosen by Trail Runner Magazine as one of "America's 14 Most Scenic Races" |
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29-3: |
Aspen Film presents Aspen FilmFest
A five-day feast for movie lovers featuring the finest new features and documentaries from around the world. Top talent and directors are also on hand for personal appearances. |
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