Aspen/Snowmass 2008 Official Vacation Planner

B Snowmass Summer of Free Music Series 6/26-8/21 Fanny Hill, Snowmass, 800-SNOWMASS www.snowmassvillage.com "One of the best lineups of free summer concerts in North America", says the Los Angeles Times. This free Thursday night concert series draws crowds by the thousands for rock, R&B, soul and Latin performers. The Aspen Institute, 970-544-7960 www.aspeninstitute.org/ideasfest The Ideas Festival enters its fourth year of dialogue and conversation with leading thinkers from around the globe on the critical issues of our time. D Aspen Ideas Festival 6/30-7/6 JULY D Aspen Art Museum Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration 7/4 590 N. Mill Street, Aspen, 970-925-8050 www.aspenartmuseum.org Join the Aspen Art Museum this Fourth of July for its fourth annual Independence Day celebration, beginning with the presentation of the 2008 Aspen Art Museum ﬂoat at noon at the Main Street parade. Aspen Antiques & Fine Arts Fair. Challenge Aspen’s Outdoor Adventure Camp 7/7-11 Snowmass, 970-923-0578 www.challengeaspen.org For children with autism, experience the joy of outdoor recreation in the Rocky Mountains (for ages 8-21). F 18th Annual Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure® 7/19 Rio Grande Park, Aspen, 970-920-0250, www.komenaspen.org , A fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, one of the nation’s leading funders of breast cancer research and community outreach programs. F Old-Fashioned D Aspen’sCelebration 4th of July 7/4 Downtown Aspen, 970-925-1940 www.aspenchamber.org Approximately 20,000 locals and visitors honor the nation’s birthday with a parade, kids’ carnival, live music and ﬁreworks. Aspen Music Festival and School presents La Cenerentola 7/8 Wheeler Opera House, Aspen, 970-925-9042 www.aspenmusicfestival.com Rossini’s sparkling retelling of the classic Cinderella story, with glitter and glamour and gorgeous arias. Also runs 7/10 and 7/13. BD D Aspen Arts Festival 7/19-20 Boogie’s Diner Buddy 5 Mile Race 7/4 Boogie’s Diner at Cooper and Hunter Streets, Aspen, 970-925-5717 www.buddyprogram.org Boogie’s Diner is the proud sponsor of this race, which beneﬁts The Buddy Program. This is a wonderful way to begin the Fourth of July celebration while supporting local children. F F D Aspen Antiques & Fine Arts Fair 7/9-14 Aspen Highlands Village, , 970-925-9010, www.aspenartfairs.com Van Gogh, Renoir, Matisse and Louis XIV visit Aspen this summer! Show features rare antiques, ﬁne art and jewelry from top dealers around the world. Wagner Park, Aspen, 970-925-1940, www.aspenchamber.org , A wonderful open art gallery with more than 100 exhibitors offering jewelry, pottery, sculpture, glass, ceramics, paintings and prints. Free admission. D Snowmass Antiques Fair 7/20-22 B F& Challenge Aspen’s Music Dance Camp Ice Skating Exhibition F 7/11-13 Snowmass Village, , 970-333-1159, www.racemsc.com Blast the Mass launches bikers through extreme downhill, cross-country and mountain cross terrain for regional champion titles. Blast the Mass Snowmass Village Mall, 303-570-9763, www.mcpresents.com , Forty nationally recognized antique dealers from around the country. Fine European antiques, rustic furnishings, estate jewelry, glass, ﬁne art and more. 7/4 Aspen Ice Garden, Aspen, 970-920-5141, www.aspenrecreation.com , Aspen Summer Skate participants present their annual July Fourth Skating Exhibition. B Boogie’s Bash for the Buddies Gala B D Aspen Music Festival and School Special Event with pianist Emanuel Ax 7/21-25 Snowmass, 970-923-0578 www.challengeaspen.org For children with cognitive or physical disabilities, explore the wonder of creative movement, self-expression and musical creation. Includes fun outdoor activities such as rafting and western BBQ hoedowns in the afternoons. 7/5 Boogie’s Merry-Go Ranch, Aspen, 970-925-5717, www.buddyprogram.org , Boogie’s gala is The Buddy Program’s annual fundraiser and features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live auction, dinner and dancing. 7/12 Benedict Music Tent, Aspen, 970-925-9042 www.aspenmusicfestival.com This piano mega-star plays a gorgeous romantic program with orchestra. David Zinman conducts. B Massive Music Independence Celebration D Aspen Santa Fe Ballet 7/18-8/9 D HisatHolinessAthe Dalai Lama Aspen: Celebration of Tibetan Culture 7/24-26 The Aspen Institute, 7/5 Fanny Hill, Snowmass Village, 800-SNOWMASS www.snowmassvillage.com A national headliner performs in a festive patriotic celebration followed by ﬁreworks. 0245 Sage Way, Aspen District Theatre, 970-920-5770 www.aspensantafeballet.com Professionally, classically trained dancers perform a contemporary repertoire by some of the world’s foremost choreographers. Comprehensive dance education center. 907-544-7960, www.aspeninstitute.org , The Conservancy for Tibetan Art and Culture will join the Aspen Institute to produce a symposium encompassing Tibetan and Himalayan art, culture, science, medicine, spiritual practice and history. 1-888-290-1324 29 http://www.snowmassvillage.com http://www.aspeninstitute.org/ideasfest http://www.aspenartmuseum.org http://www.challengeaspen.org http://www.komenaspen.org http://www.aspenchamber.org http://www.aspenmusicfestival.com http://www.aspenchamber.org http://www.aspenartfairs.com http://www.buddyprogram.org http://www.mcpresents.com http://www.racemsc.com http://www.aspenrecreation.com http://www.challengeaspen.org http://www.buddyprogram.org http://www.aspenmusicfestival.com http://www.aspeninstitute.org http://www.aspensantafeballet.com http://www.snowmassvillage.com

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