Aspen/Snowmass 2008 Official Vacation Planner

welcome what’s new activities adventure getting here EVENTS trip planning ASPEN|SNOWMASS SPECIAL EVENTS Aspen Snowmass Movies = ; Music = ; Food & Drink = ; Culture/Arts = ; Sports = ; Serenity = ONGOING EVENTS & PROGRAMS D Aspen Institute D Anderson Ranch Arts Center 5263 Owl Creek Rd., Snowmass Village, 970-923-3181, x201 www.andersonranch.org Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a learning community dedicated to creativity and growth through the making and understanding of the visual arts, promoting artistic development through workshops, residencies and public events. A café, studios, galleries, summer classes and slide show lectures attract more than 5,000 artists, art lovers, students and faculty each year to this historic mountain ranch in Snowmass. 1000 N. Third St., Aspen, 970-925-7010 www.aspeninstitute.org Founded in 1950, this international nonproﬁt organization is dedicated to fostering enlightened leadership and open-minded dialogue. Through programming, the institute and its international partners seek to promote nonpartisan inquiry and an appreciation for timeless values. D F Challenge Aspen Snowmass, 970-923-0578 www.challengeaspen.com Recreational and cultural experiences for individuals who have mental or physical disabilities. Whitewater rafting, horseback riding, golf, rock climbing, ﬁshing and camping. B Aspen Music Festival and School 2 Music School Rd., Aspen, 970-925-9042 www.aspenmusicfestival.com Led by music director David Zinman, the Aspen Music Festival and School offers more than 350 musical events during a nine-week season including symphony, chamber, opera, choral and family concerts. G Given Institute of the University of Colorado-Denver, School of Medicine D Aspen Art Museum 590 N. Mill St., Aspen, 970-925-8050 www.aspenartmuseum.org An internationally recognized non-collecting institution presenting important contemporary art from around the globe, tours, art talks and workshops. Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun., noon - 6 p.m. Art After Hours: Thursdays 5 - 7 p.m. Free admission on Fridays. F F 100 E. Francis St., Aspen, 970-925-1057 www.giveninstitute.org The Given Institute serves as a premier site for meetings and seminars on biomedical science, research, health-care policy and health delivery. Free year-round community health education programs. Aspen Parks and Recreation 110 E. Hallam St., Ste. 135, Aspen, 970-920-5140, www.aspenrecreation.com , Summer and winter programs year ’round for all ages. Fitness classes, rock climbing, youth and adult sports, summer camps and more. Brick D Redfor the Arts Center G Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Aspen Recreation Center 100 Puppy Smith St., Aspen, 970-925-5756 www.aspennature.org Summer and winter programs year ‘round for all ages. Explore the Hallam Lake Nature Preserve and learn about classes, hikes, snowshoe tours and activities. 0861 Maroon Creek Rd., Aspen, 970-544-4100, www.aspenrecreation.com , Indoor swimming pool with hot tub, sauna, steam room, two-story water slide, water features, ice skating rink, 32-foot climbing tower, cardio, weight rooms and more. Open year ‘round seven days a week. 110 E. Hallam St., Ste. 118, Aspen, 970-429-2777, www.aspenart.org , Monthly gallery exhibits of local artists. Opening receptions are on the ﬁrst Thursday of every month from 5 - 7 p.m. Sculpture garden to enjoy your lunch by, weeklong art workshops for kids, residence programs, community workshops and programs throughout the summer. D Aspen Center for Physics D Aspen Film D D Aspen Writers’ Foundation D F Snowmass Western Heritage Association 700 W. Gillespie St., Aspen, 970-925-2585 www.aspenphys.org A scientiﬁc organization that promotes organized research in physics, astrophysics and related ﬁelds. Research, seminars, workshops and conferences. 110 E. Hallam St., Ste. 102, Aspen, 970-925-6882, www.aspenﬁlm.org , A year-round ﬁlm arts organization featuring highly anticipated ﬁlm festivals, ﬁlm series and education programs for kids and adults. Events are open to all. 110 E. Hallam St., Ste. 116, Aspen, 970-925-3122, www.aspenwriters.org , Colorado’s oldest nonproﬁt literary organization, bringing readers and writers together since 1976. Weekly Writers Groups, children’s creative-writing camps and a songwriter concert series. Snowmass Rodeo Grounds, 970-923-8898 www.snowmassrodeo.org A non-proﬁt organization to preserve and enhance the Western heritage of Snowmass Village and the Roaring Fork Valley. B D Wheeler Opera House D Aspen Youth Center 0866 Maroon Creek Rd., Aspen (located in the ARC), 970-544-4130 www.aspenyouthcenter.org The Aspen Youth Center is a non-proﬁt youth organization serving kids in grades 4-12, offering a variety of positive, fun and enriching programs year ‘round in a state-ofthe-art facility. 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen, 970-920-5700 www.wheeleroperahouse.com Built in 1889, the Wheeler Opera House continues to be the center of Aspen’s art scene. With more than 300 events annually, the Wheeler has something for everyone, from local performers to internationally recognized artists. Sun. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. APRIL Wheeler Opera House, Aspen, 970-925-6882, www.aspenﬁlm.org , An internationally renowned, Oscar-qualifying festival focused on the trend-setting, moving picture art form: the short. Filmmakers visit from around the world. Open to all. Aspen Historical Society 620 W. Bleeker St., Aspen, 970-925-3721 www.aspenhistory.org Discover the fascinating history that anchors Aspen’s unique character through the society’s two museums, archives, two ghost towns, summer children’s programs and year-round special events. D The Buddy Program 110 E. Hallam St., Ste. 125, Aspen, 970-920-2130, www.buddyprogram.org , The Buddy Program connects mentors and youth to enrich their lives and provides support services to both the youth and their families. D Aspen Shortsfest 4/2-6 26 W W W. 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