Crossroads Church Worship
Community
Event description: Sunday services offered at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and at 6 p.m. Contact email: maidy@ccaspen.com. Contact phone: 970-925-7828.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
726 W. Francis St. Aspen.
Aspen Chapel Sunday Service
Community
Event description: The chapel, located next to the roundabout, offers a Sunday service, promoting an open and progressive theology, spiritual enrichment, and peace through interfaith engagement. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact 970-925-7184 or info@aspenchapel.org. Contact email: info@aspenchapel.org. Contact phone: 970-925-7184.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
0077 Meadowood Drive, Aspen.
Sunday Worship Service
Community
Event description: Sunday worship. Everyone welcome. Communion service held the first Sunday of each month. Contact email: office@aspencommunitychurch.com. Contact phone: 925-1571.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Aspen Community Church, 200 E. Bleeker St.
On-Mountain Worship
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Join Snowmass Chapel and Robert de Wetter on the mountain for a 15-minute service outside Gwyn's every Sunday during ski season. Contact email: caroline@snowmasschapel.org. Contact phone: 970-923-6192.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM.
Outside Gwyn's High Alpine Restaurant, Snowmass Ski Area.
Redstone Castle Tours
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Visit the baronial mansion of Redstone's founder, John Cleveland Osgood. Built in 1900, the castle features original furniture, Stickley paneling and Tiffany fixtures. Contact email: redstonecastle@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 970-963-9656.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
58 Redstone Blvd. Redstone.
Art and Dine
Community
Event description: Join a guided watercolor journey with muralist and artist Charles Andrade and have dinner. $40 includes the class and dinner for one child and parent. Additional children are $10. For details about the dinner and the class, call 922-2342 or email hilary@woodyc3.org. Contact email: hstunda@gmail.com. Contact phone: 970-710-1474.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Woody Creek Community Center.
Community Meditation
Community
Event description: Leverage the exponential benefits of group energy for personal and global thriving. Quiet stress and mental chatter and access the guidance of your heart. By donation. More at www.highlifeunlimited.com or 963-9182. Contact email: gwen@highlifeunlimited.com. Contact phone: 970-963-9182.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Third Street Center, 520 Third St. Carbondale.
Valentine Party at the Aspen Chapel
Community
Event description: Families invited to enjoy hearty snacks, valentine making, fellowship and fun. Soups and soft drinks provided; bring an appetizer to share if you like. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact 970-925-7184 or info@aspenchapel.org. Contact email: info@aspenchapel.org. Contact phone: 970-925-7184.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
0077 Meadowood Drive, Aspen.
Sounds Like Shakespeare
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Presented by the Carbondale Council on Arts & Humanities, Roaring Fork Chamber Players and Music Society, and the Hudson Reed Ensemble. Donations accepted at the door; seated is limited. For the performance, a group of 16 clever players sing, act and play music that Shakespeare himself calls for in his plays, explained Ro Mead, program director at CCAH. The featured scenes are from Hamlet, Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Twelfth Night. Three members of the newly formed Roaring Fork Music Society, a string ense… Contact email: ccah@sopris.net. Contact phone: 970-963-1680.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Round Room, Third Street Center, Carbondale.
Screening of "Head"
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Join us for a special screening of the 1968 psychedelic comedy-adventure “HEAD” starring TV group The Monkees. An intimate conversation with the director Bob Rafelson will follow. Proceeds to benefit the Aspen Middle School Music Department. Contact email: erin@bellyupaspen.com. Contact phone: 970-544-9800.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 6:00 PM.
Belly Up Aspen, 450 S Galena St, Aspen, CO, 81611.
For more info visit www.bellyupaspen.com. Film: My Reincarnation
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Filmed over 20 years by documentarian Jennifer Fox, "My Reincarnation" chronicles the story of the high Tibetan Buddhist Master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and his western-born son, Yeshi. The film follows Namkhai Norbu’s rise to greatness as a Buddhist teacher in the West, while his son, Yeshi, recognized at birth as the reincarnation of a famous spiritual master, breaks away from his father’s tradition to embrace the modern world. Can the father convince his son to keep the family’s threatened spiritual legacy… Contact email: Laurenp@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5770.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wheeler Opera House, Aspen.
For more info visit www.wheeleroperahouse.com. Call to Artists for Biennial
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Red Brick Biennial 2012 is a juried art exhibition running May 3-30. Submitting artists must reside in the Roaring Fork Valley, Aspen to Glenwood (including Marble and Redstone). Deadline is Monday, April 23. Judges this year include artist Jody Guralnick, art consultant Carolyn Landis and gallery owner Ann Korologos. Contact email: info@aspenart.org. Contact phone: 970-429-2777.
Monday, February 13, 2012.
Red Brick Center for the Arts, 110 E. Hallam St. Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenart.org. Sign up: Boys Art Club Part II
Community
Event description: Offered Feb. 27-April 2. Course is Jan. 9-Feb. 6. Through basic drawing, painting and sculpture, boys will learn concepts of space, line, proportion, and scale. Cost is $135; $121.50 for members. Contact email: dasa@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Monday, February 13, 2012.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Spur, Basalt.
For more info visit app.etapestry.com. Sign up: Boys Art Club Part III at the Wyly
Community
Event description: Offered April 16-May 14. Through basic drawing, painting and sculpture, boys will learn concepts of space, line, proportion, and scale. Cost is $135; $121.50 for members. Contact email: dasa@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Monday, February 13, 2012.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Spur
Basalt.
For more info visit app.etapestry.com. Sign up: Watercolor Intensive
Community
Event description: Offered Monday-Friday, March 26-30. For adults of all skill levels. Sarah Peterson returns to teach her technique of using wet on wet watercolor. Cost is $375, or $337.50 for members. Preregistration required. Tuition assistance available. Contact email: dasa@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Monday, February 13, 2012.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Spur, Basalt.
For more info visit app.etapestry.com. Free Relationship Check-Up
Health/Wellness
Event description: Free relationship support and wellness assessment. Identify personal and relationship strengths, needs, and areas for growth and change. Honor relationships with spouses, lovers, parents, kids, friends, colleagues and others. Contact email: smarkwoo@cwrmhc.org. Contact phone: 970-920-5555.
Monday, February 13, 2012.
Aspen Counseling Center, 405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 9, Schultz Health and Human Services Building.
Linx Networking Group
Business
Event description: Weekly meeting of a business networking organization whose members work together to grow and promote their businesses. New members welcome. Contact phone: 970-390-8401.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 AM.
Chaffin and Light building, Downtown Basalt.
Sign Up: Landscape in Broad Strokes
Community
Event description: Offered April 21 for adults of all skill levels. This class with Bayard Hollins will include basics of palette organization, how to mix colors, composition and the painting of several finished landscapes. Cost is $60; $54 for members. Preregistration required. Tuition assistance available. Contact email: art@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Wyly Community Art Center, Basalt.
For more info visit wylyarts.org. Shape it Up on Ice
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Offered by Aspen Skating School. All abilities welcome — hockey and figure skates. For registration and additional information, contact Teri Hooper at 379-5900 or hoopertk@comcast.net. Contact email: hoopertk@comcast.net. Contact phone: 970 379-5900.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Karate for Tots
Sports
Event description: Helps develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination, focus, respect and self-confidence in a fun way. Drop-in fee is $15 For ages 4-6. Contact email: carolt@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5140.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Responsible Service of Alcohol Class
Business
Event description: A state- and city-approved responsible service of alcohol class. Attendees who pass the test receive a three-year certificate. Cost is $50 per person. Contact email: team-regan@hotmail.com. Contact phone: 970-948-9127.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Aspen City Hall 130 S. Galena St.
For more info visit teamreganresources.com. Tot Zumbatomics
Health/Wellness
Event description: Designed for kids, the sessions are high-energy fitness parties packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines to music they'll like. Contact email: 460kozel@earthlink.net. Contact phone: 970-544-4100.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Adult and Tots Learn to Skate
Sports
Event description: Parents, come learn to skate with your preschoolers. Professional instruction and ice skates included. Call 970-544-4100 to register. Contact email: carolt@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5140.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Ski History Tour on Aspen Highlands
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: With an emphasis on Highlands' "maverick" reputation — the ‘70s ski culture and the birth of freestyle skiing. Presented by the Aspen Historical Society and Aspen Skiing Co. Free. Offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Contact email: christine@aspenhistory.org. Contact phone: 970-925-3721.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 11:00 AM.
Meet at guest services hut near the Merry-Go-Round.
Yoga Bootcamp
Health/Wellness
Event description: Based on Ashley Turner's DVD, “Yoga Bootcamp” (Exercise TV, October 2011), this one-week program, through Feb. 17, is specifically designed to wring out every nook and cranny of the body while radically shifting self-sabotage and negative habits in the mind and heart. Each 90-minute class focuses on a specific mental/emotional theme with asana to prepare the body and mind for a unique daily protocol of mantra, pranayama and meditation. Asana will be creative and playful with modifications for newer practiti… Contact email: evan.soroka@gmail.com. Contact phone: 970-920-9642.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
King Yoga, 408 AABC, Aspen.
Aspen's Past to Present
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Walking tour led by professional guide and folklorist Dean Weiler. $20. Reservations required; call 970-948-4349. Contact email: info@aspenwalkingtours.com. Contact phone: 970-948-4349.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Downtown Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenwalkingtours.com. Base Camp Après
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free live music daily. Tom Ressel performs Mondays. Contact email: Bkennington@basecampsnowmass.com. Contact phone: 970-618-8975.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Base Camp Bar & Grill, Snowmass Village.
Sparkling Wine and Cheese Tasting
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Sample affordable sparkling wines from around the world and petite cheeses, perfect for sharing with your Valentine. Contact email: Sarah@AspenCheeseShop.com. Contact phone: 970-544-6656.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Cheese Shop, 601 E. Hopkins Ave. Aspen.
For more info visit aspencheeseshop.com. Physics Lecture: A Deeper Understanding of our Universe
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Rolf-Dieter Heuer, director general of CERN (LHC), shares the search into the origin of mass, the nature of dark matter, and the existence of hidden extra dimensions. Free event. Contact email: patty@aspenphys.org. Contact phone: 970-925-2585.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Wheeler Opera House, Aspen.
Pole Dance Workout
Health/Wellness
Event description: Mixed-level pole dance workout. Learn lifts, spins, dance, floor work and safety. At 7 p.m. it's Boot Camp: Pole dance-based moves used to to strengthen and lengthen all the muscles in the body. Focus is on strength and flexibly needed for pole dance. Contact email: Poledance@comcast.net. Contact phone: 970-274-1564.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM.
Honey's Pole Fitness Studio, The Pole Works Studio
580 Main St. Carbondale
Behind mi casita.
African Dance Class
Community
Event description: Vibrant, live drumming and energetic dancing for all ages and abilities, led by Leeza Monge. $12. Contact phone: 404-0305.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Carbondale Community School, 1505 Satank Road.
Women's Support and Empowerment Group
Community
Event description: A time and place where women can talk about the challenges and concerns in their everyday lives. A $10 donation is suggested but not required. This group is sponsored by the Aspen Hope Center. Contact email: j.janetgordoncounseling@gmail.com. Contact phone: 970-379-4983.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Creative Spark Studio, Third Street Center, Carbondale.
Aikido at CMC
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Aikido is an effective self-defense as well as a fun and dynamic work out. Class offered Mondays and Wednesdays. Beginners welcome. Try the first class for free. Contact phone: 970-379-4676.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Colorado Mountain College, Aspen campus.
Slackline
Sports
Event description: Slacklining is a way to improve balance and strengthen the body core. Lines are set low to the ground for safer, easier walking and learning. No experience needed; multiple lines set up per night, for beginners and experts. Contact email: jeremyg@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5140.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM.
Red Brick Arts and Recreation Center, Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenrecreation.com. Open Mic at the Onion
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Come share your talents with a live audience. Contact phone: 925-9955.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 PM.
The Red Onion, 420 E. Cooper Ave. Aspen.
Workshop sign-up: Introduction to Printmaking
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Workshop takes place Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to high schoolers through adults of all skill levels. $99 (member price is $71.10 plus $20 supply fee. In the workshop, students will learn all the ins and outs of traditional and contemporary linocut printing techniques. Participants will print and carve the block multiple times in order to create multi-color prints using one linoleum block and precise registration techniques. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Ave. Basalt.
Sign up: Beginning Drawing
Community
Event description: Offered Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. from March 6-April 10. For ages high school and up. Artist Jill Sabella teaches beginning drawing to students of all abilities with simple exercises and subjects. Cost is $130 or $117 for members (supply list available). Preregistration required. Contact email: dasa@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012.
Wyly Community Art Center 99 Midland Spur, Basalt.
For more info visit app.etapestry.com. Free Relationship Check-Up
Health/Wellness
Event description: Free relationship support and wellness assessment. Identify personal and relationship strengths, needs, and areas for growth and change. Honor relationships with spouses, lovers, parents, kids, friends, colleagues and others. Contact email: smarkwoo@cwrmhc.org. Contact phone: 970-920-5555.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012.
Aspen Counseling Center, 405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 9, Schultz Health and Human Services Building.
Pole Dance Workouts
Health/Wellness
Event description: Mixed-level pole dance on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Learn lifts, spins, dance, foot work and pole safety. At 7 p.m. co-ed pole dance workout focuses on upper body and the core. Contact phone: 970-274-1564.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012.
Honey's Pole Fitness, JR's Gym, 720 E. Hyman Ave. Aspen.
Love and Logic Parenting Series
Community
Event description: Simple and practical techniques to help parents experience less stress and have more fun while raising responsible kids. Offered in English or Spanish. Go to www.loveandlogic.com for more information. Contact email: kjmarshall@rfsd.k12.co.us. Contact phone: 384-5689.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Roaring Fork Family Resource Center, The Bridges Center, Fourth and Sopris, Carbondale.
LINX Networking Group
Business
Event description: Weekly meeting of a business networking organization whose members work together to grow and promote their businesses. New members welcome. Call 970-309-8108. Contact email: edwardtroy@aspenvipinternational.com. Contact phone: 970-309-8108.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
Chaffin and Light building, downtown Basalt.
Sign Up: Introduction to Printmaking - Linocut
Community
Event description: Offered Feb.18 for adults with all skill levels. In this workshop with Jennifer Ghormley, students learn all the ins and out of traditional and contemporary linocut printing techniques. Cost is $99; or $71.10 for members (includes $20 for art supplies). Preregistration required. Tuition assistance available. Contact email: art@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Ave. Basalt.
For more info visit wylyarts.org. Tots Zumbatonics
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Fitness fun for 4- to 6-year-olds, helping increase focus and self-confidence, boost metabolism and enhance coordination. $10 drop-in fee. Contact email: carolt@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5140.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Workshop: Payroll and Business Taxes
Business
Event description: Class will cover the basics of payroll taxes, including employees versus independent contractors, time keeping records and computing gross earnings, withholding federal and state income taxes, FICA taxes and other withholdings and unemployment taxes, maintaining payroll register, employee earnings records, paying employee wages, making tax deposits, employer wages and tax reporting, payroll wages reports, and reports on non-employee compensation, and manual systems, mechanized systems, and computerized syst… Contact email: info@rfbrc.org. Contact phone: 970-945-5158.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
CMC Glenwood Center, 1402 Blake Ave. Glenwood Springs.
For more info visit www.rfbrc.org. Baby Storytime
Community
Event description: A lap-sit storytime for babies of up to 24 months. Songs, bounces, rocks, fingerplays, books and more. About 20 minutes, with stay-and-play afterward. Contact email: susan.cottle@co.pitkin.co.us. Contact phone: 429-1900.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Pitkin County Library, Aspen.
Pre-School Art Romp
Community
Event description: Pre-school art class with Colleen Clare-Irvin, for ages 3-5. Meets Tuesdays through March 20. For all skill levels. Bring the little ones for an hour of creative arts. Kids will explore paint, paper, colors and more. Parents must be present during class with 3- and 4-year-olds. Cost is $125, or $112.50 for members. Preregistration required. Tuition assistance available. Contact email: art@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Ave. Basalt.
For more info visit app.etapestry.com. Ski History Tour on Snowmass
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: On-mountain ski tour with an emphasis on Utes, valley ranching and the Snowmastodon dig site. Presented by the Aspen Historical Society and Aspen Skiing Co. Offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. Contact email: christine@aspenhistory.org. Contact phone: 970-925-3721.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11:00 AM.
Meet at top of Village Express lift, Sam's Knob.
Hotel Jerome History Tour
Community
Event description: Aspen’s iconic Hotel Jerome has been at the center of Aspen life since the doors opened in 1889. Tour, offered by Aspen Historical Society, is $15 per adult, $12 per senior and free to children, age 12 and younger. Contact email: christine@aspenhistory.org. Contact phone: 970-925-3721.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Hotel Jerome, 330 E. Main St. Aspen.
Base Camp Après
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free live music daily. Dan Sheridan performs Tuesdays. Contact email: bkennington@basecampsnowmass.com. Contact phone: 970-618-8975.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Base Camp Bar & Grill, Snowmass Village.
Sip, Shop and See
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Tour artists’ studios, visit the gallery and shop in the ArtWorks Gift store while enjoying a winter beverage. Free and open to the public. Contact email: info@andersonranch.org. Contact phone: 970-923-3181.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Anderson Ranch Arts Center, 5263 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village.
Meet Rep from Breedlove Guitars
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Meet Colin Besancon from Breedlove Guitars and learn about this line of guitars and musical instruments. Refreshments will be served. Contact email: carolynformica@twooldhippies.com. Contact phone: 970-925-7492.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Two Old Hippies, 111 S. Monarch St. Aspen.
North Y Sur
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Weekly live music — American and Brazilian jazz and bossa nova with Josefina and Jeremy. Contact phone: 970-379-4676.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Library Room at the Hotel Jerome.
"Hearts for Hounds"
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Enjoy winter cocktails and treats, and meet furry friends from the animal shelter. Proceeds from acrylic heart paintings benefit the Aspen Animal Shelter. Contact email: shelly@christopherhmartin.com. Contact phone: 323-376-6656.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Christopher Martin Gallery, 525 E. Cooper Ave. Aspen.
Hearts for Hounds
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Meet adoptable dogs from Aspen Animal Shelter and enjoy hot chocolate and schnapps. Proceeds from every heart sold benefit Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter. Contact phone: 970-925-7649.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Christophen Martin Gallery, Aspen Grove Courtyard, 525 Cooper Ave. Aspen.
Valentine’s Day Blind Café
Community
Event description: Explore your other senses, free of visual distractions in a safe, fun and meaningful environment. Discuss issues related to blindness. Listen to a concert by Rosh and One Eye Glass Broken. Indulge in a three-course meal prepared to delight the senses.The Blind Cafe isn’t just a dinner in the dark — along with the concert, the event also features a special keynote speaker and Q&A with the blind wait staff. Tickets available by calling 1-800-838-3006 and online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/212981… Contact email: rosh1826@gmail.com. Contact phone: 1-800-838-3006.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
The Sky Hotel, 709 E. Durant Ave. Aspen.
For more info visit theblindcafe.com. The Fifth Mountain: A Skinny History
Community
Event description: Forget the chairlift, Aspen has an extensive cross-country skiing history, and icons like Craig Ward, Jim Ward, Ruthie Brown and Tom Moore will share its story. Contact email: christine@aspenhistory.org. Contact phone: 970-925-3721.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Limelight Lodge, 355 S. Monarch St. Aspen.
Standing Firm Class
Health/Wellness
Event description: Target the lower body with a class that incorporates isometric strength from yoga, core-centered exercises from Pilates and body awareness from dance. Contact email: 460kozel@earthlink.net. Contact phone: 970-544-4100.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Magic with Doc Eason
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Doc Eason returns for his 35th year of magic and comedy. Contact email: dorzech@destinationhotels.com. Contact phone: 970-923-2427.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Artisan Restaurant, 300 Carriage Way, Snowmass Village.
'The Cupid Shuffle' Valentine's Party
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Valentine's Day party for seventh- and eighth-graders featuring games and competitions, including a peanut butter face-off, cupid shuffling, conversation heart attacks, match your mate and more. Open to the community. Contact email: adam@snowmasschapel.org. Contact phone: 300-1207.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Snowmass Chapel, Snowmass Village.
Cuong Nhu Martial Arts Class
Community
Event description: Adult karate and self-defense class incorporating hard and soft styles, sparring, kata and weapons training. Contact email: RSEEDORF@COMCAST.NET. Contact phone: 970-319-5898.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Yellow Brick school gym.
Chicks Rock the Red Brick
Sports
Event description: Aspen Recreation offers ladies rock-climbing classes for any level of experience. Improve your skills and meet new friends. Climbing shoes provided with daily admission. Tuesday features a $7 drop-in fee and a beginner/intermediate class at 6 p.m. Contact email: jeremyg@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5140.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Red Brick climbing gym, 110 E. Hallam St. Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenrecreation.com. Weekly Writers Group
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: The Tuesday writers group is a read-and-critique forum for writers to share and polish work that they have written prior to the meeting. Participants are asked to bring five copies of a writing sample to receive constructive criticism from their peers. This group is free and open to writers of all genres and levels. Drop-ins are welcome. Contact email: sara@aspenwriters.org. Contact phone: 925-3122.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM.
Red Brick Center for the Arts, Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenwritersfoundation.org. Boxing Fitness
Sports
Event description: Blending decathlon moves with fight sport science for all-around fitness. Offered Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact phone: 970-309-8108.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Basalt Health & Fitness, 82 Duroux Lane, Mid Valley Design Center.
Free Live Music
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Featuring local musicians. Contact phone: 925-9955.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 PM.
Red Onion, 420 E Cooper Ave. Aspen.
Free Relationship Check-Up
Health/Wellness
Event description: Free relationship support and wellness assessment. Identify personal and relationship strengths, needs, and areas for growth and change. Honor relationships with spouses, lovers, parents, kids, friends, colleagues and others. Contact email: smarkwoo@cwrmhc.org. Contact phone: 970-920-5555.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
Aspen Counseling Center, 405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 9, Schultz Health and Human Services Building.
Pole Dance Workout
Health/Wellness
Event description: Intermediate/advanced workout involving inversions, aerial lifts, spins, dance and floor work. Contact email: Poledance@comcast.net. Contact phone: 970-274-1564.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:45 AM – 8:00 PM.
Honey's Pole Fitness Studio, Basalt.
Carbondale Rotary
Community
Event description: Weekly Rotary Club meeting. Contact email: hr81623@sopris.net. Contact phone: 970-927-9112.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Carbondale Fire Station.
Skate Cafe
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Aspen Skating School offers a group lesson and coffee club. All skating levels, hockey or figure skates, are welcome. Contact email: hoopertk@comcast.net. Contact phone: 970 379-5900.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Qigong with Cari Shurman
Health/Wellness
Event description: Come balance your qi (chi) or what has been translated as "intrinsic life energy" with Cari Shurman, founder of WITHIN Wellness Center in Miami. Shurman is the creator of Tai Chi Moves for Kids© and has been offering teacher training workshops in New York City, Chicago and other schools throughout the country. She has studied in Qigong Institutes in China and the U.S. and is certified by the National Qigong Association. $10. Contact email: hstunda@gmail.com. Contact phone: 970-710-1474.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Woody Creek Community Center (WC3).
Tot Zumbatomics
Health/Wellness
Event description: Designed exclusively for kids, this weekly class is a high-energy fitness party featuring specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and music they'll love. Contact email: 460kozel@earthlink.net. Contact phone: 970-544-4100.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Storytime
Community
Event description: Storytelling for preschoolers at 10:15 a.m. with puppets, rhyming and more, led by children's librarian Susan Keenan. For children, ages 3-5. At 11 a.m. it's toddler storytime, encouraging early literacy through rhyming, fingerplay. For ages 2-3 years. Contact email: susan.cottle@co.pitkin.co.us. Contact phone: 429-1900.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Pitkin County Library, Aspen.
Little Spinners Ice Skating
Community
Event description: Revolutions Skating Club offers ice skating fun and story time. All pre-schoolers are welcome. This class is fully supervised by certified instructors. Parents may skate or drop off children. The cost is $10 per child and $5 per parent. Contact email: mhocknell@comcast.net. Contact phone: 970-618-6140.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Aspen Recreation Center, Lewis Ice Arena.
Aspen Business Luncheon
Business
Event description: The topic: "Tools To Expand Your Clients, Your Business and Your Wealth. Exponentially!". Contact email: Kim@KimEstock.com. Contact phone: 970-309-5898.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Hotel Jerome, 330 E. Main St. Aspen.
Aspen Restaurant Tour
Community
Event description: Go behind the scenes at three Aspen restaurants to enjoy chef-prepared tastes paired with a beer, wine or a cocktail, plus chef interaction and the company of fellow food lovers. Visit Ute City Restaurant with executive chef Rob MacClanahan, BB's Kitchen with executive chef Mark Buley and Gisella Restaurant with executive chef Michel Wahaltere. Limited to 10 people. $137 per person. Contact email: foodie@culinaryconnectors.com. Contact phone: 303-495-5487.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Ute City, 308 E. Hopkins Ave. Aspen.
For more info visit culinaryconnectors.com. Mixed Martial Arts
Community
Event description: Featuring various forms of self defense that promote respect and confidence in a fun, controlled class. Six- to 9-year-olds from 2-3 p.m. and 9- to 14-year-olds from 3:45-4:45 p.m. $15 drop-in fee. Contact email: carolt@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5140.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Base Camp Après
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free live music daily. Ben Diamond performs on Wednesdays. Contact email: bkennington@basecampsnowmass.com. Contact phone: 970)-618-8975.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Base Camp Bar & Grill, Snowmass Village.
PAWS To Read
Community
Event description: When children practice reading to a dog, they experience a patient, judgment-free listener. Children in grades 1 through 3 may sign up in the children’s room at the Pitkin County Library for a 15-minute session to read to a specially trained dog. Pre-registration and parental permission sheet required. This program takes place the third Wednesday of the month between 3-4 pm. on Feb. 15, March 21 and April 18. Call Anne Mosher at 429-1922 for more information. Contact email: susan.cottle@co.pitkin.co.us. Contact phone: 429-1900.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Pitkin County Library, Aspen.
Intermediate Classical Ballet
Health/Wellness
Event description: Classical ballet technique for intermediate-level dancers. Contact email: coredination@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 970-379-2187.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Coredination, 520 S. Third St. Carbondale.
Teen Fan Fiction Writing Contest
Community
Event description: Write the next chapter in the books you love — you make up what happens next! All teens welcome. Writing will be judged by a panel of librarians. The winner will receive an iTunes gift card. Snacks provided. Contact email: genevieve.smith@co.pitkin.co.us. Contact phone: 970-429-1948.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 4:15 PM – 6:00 PM.
Pitkin County Library, Aspen.
Aspen History Talk
Community
Event description: A brief presentation on the history of Aspen, including the history of the Molly Gibson. Presented by the Aspen Historical Society and the lodge, this event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Contact email: christine@aspenhistory.org. Contact phone: 970-925-3721.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 4:30 PM.
Molly Gibson Lodge, 101 W. Main St.
Learn to Skate Group Lessons
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Offered by Aspen Skating School. All ages and levels are welcome, hockey and figure skates. For registration and additional information, contact Teri Hooper at 379-5900 or hoopertk@comcast.net. Contact email: hoopertk@comcast.net. Contact phone: 970-379-5900.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Damian Smith
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Happy hour live music. Contact phone: 970-923-9553.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Village Tavern, Snowmass Village Center.
Business After Hours
Business
Event description: Local businesses gather for networking and contacts, sponsored by LINX network. Contact email: edwardtroy@aspenvipinternational.com. Contact phone: 970-309-8108.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Church of Carbondale, now known as The Gathering Place.
Crossroads Midweek
Community
Event description: Free dinner at 6 p.m. followed by non-denominational worship service. Contact email: maidy@ccaspen.com. Contact phone: 970-925-7828.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
726 W. Francis St. Aspen.
Insights: Interspiritual Meditation
Community
Event description: Interspiritual readings and meditation take place Wednesdays at the chapel and are open to all. There is no fee; donations are graciously accepted. For more information, contact Marisa Post at 970-925-7184 or info@aspenchapel.org. Contact email: info@aspenchapel.org. Contact phone: 970-925-7184.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Aspen Chapel, at the roundabout.
Crown Mountain Park Improvements
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Public meeting. The Crown Mountain Park & Recreation District is considering adding a “splash park” water feature and batting cage to the park. Attend to learn more and give feedback. Contact email: crownmountain@sopris.net. Contact phone: 970-963-6030.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Eagle County Building, 0020 Eagle County Drive, El Jebel.
For more info visit www.crownmtn.org. 5Point Winter Film Series
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: An evening of film, food and friends at the first in 5Point's 2012 winter film series. Admission is free. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the films start at 7:30 p.m. Contact email: jake@5pointfilm.org. Contact phone: 970-510-0702.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Dos Gringos, La Fontana Plaza, 588 Highway 133, Carbondale.
Slackline
Sports
Event description: Slacklining is a way to improve balance and strengthen the body core. Lines are set low to the ground for safer, easier walking and learning. No experience needed; multiple lines set up per night, for beginners and experts. Contact email: jeremyg@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5140.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM.
Red Brick Arts and Recreation Center, Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenrecreation.com. Open Mic Night
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Hosted by Dan Rosenthal on Wednesday nights. Contact email: rivers@rof.net. Contact phone: 970-928-8813.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rivers Restaurant, 2525 S. Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs.
Smokin' Joe and Zoe
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Live music from a local duo. Contact email: smokinjoe31@me.com. Contact phone: 970-927-6758.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
BB's Kitchen, Aspen.
Mark Nussmeier
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Loop-based, acoustic and electric rock. No cover charge. Contact phone: 970-925-6760.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
39 Degrees at the Sky Hotel, Aspen.
Free Relationship Check-Up
Health/Wellness
Event description: Free relationship support and wellness assessment. Identify personal and relationship strengths, needs, and areas for growth and change. Honor relationships with spouses, lovers, parents, kids, friends, colleagues and others. Contact email: smarkwoo@cwrmhc.org. Contact phone: 970-920-5555.
Thursday, February 16, 2012.
Aspen Counseling Center, 405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 9, Schultz Health and Human Services Building.
Exhibit: Elizabeth Moreno
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: The photography of Colorado Mountain College alumna Elizabeth Moreno is on display through Dec. 22. The gallery is open weekdays. Contact phone: 947-8367.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
CMC Gallery, 831 Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs.
For more info visit www.cmcartshare.com. Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Health/Wellness
Event description: Class for all levels. Contact email: dancemountains@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 970 379-8108.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
Coredination, 520 S. Third St. Carbondale.
Pole Dance Workout
Health/Wellness
Event description: Mixed level pole dance. Learn lifts, spins, dance, floor work and safety in this fun challenging workout. Contact email: Poledance@comcast.net. Contact phone: 970-274-1564.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:45 AM.
Honey's Pole Fitness Studio
Basalt.
Cloud 9 Aspen Toastmasters
Community
Event description: Experience Toastmasters and learn public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Contact email: jasm3@msn.com. Contact phone: 303-763-0141.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
CMC Aspen, room 220.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Aspen's Past to Present
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Walking tour led by professional guide and folklorist Dean Weiler. $20. Reservations required; call 970-948-4349. Contact email: info@aspenwalkingtours.com. Contact phone: 970-948-4349.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Downtown Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenwalkingtours.com. Base Camp Après
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free live music daily. Cameron Williams performs on Thursdays. Contact email: Bkennington@basecampsnowmass.com. Contact phone: 970-618-8975.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Base Camp Bar & Grill, Snowmass Village.
Boo Coo
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Live music from local duo Chris Bank and Smokin' Joe Kelly. Sets from 4-6 and 7-11 p.m. Contact email: smokinjoe31@me.com. Contact phone: 970-927-6758.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
St. Regis-Aspen's Shadow Mountain Lounge.
Damian Smith and Terry Bannon
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Live music for après ski. Contact email: info@limelightlodge.com. Contact phone: 970-925-3025.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Limelight Lodge 355 S. Monarch St. Aspen.
Zumbatonics
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: High-energy fitness parties with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines, for 6- to 12-year-olds. Drop-ins welcome; $10 per class. Contact email: carolt@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5140.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Emma Open Space Snowshoe Tour
Community
Event description: Join staff from Roaring Fork Conservancy and Pitkin County Open Space and Trails to explore this 74-acre parcel near Basalt by moonlight, on snowshoes (they are required; please note if you need to borrow a pair). Appropriate for ages 10 years and older. Free. Registration is required and opens Jan. 26; go to www.roaringfork.org/events to sign up. Contact email: info@roaringfork.org. Contact phone: 970-927-1290.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Meet at the Emma School House.
For more info visit www.roaringfork.org. Nordic Waxing Clinic
Sports
Event description: Free event. Nelson Oldham of Toko covers both classic and skate waxing techniques in preparation for the pursuit races at Spring Gulch on Feb 18-19. All levels of skiers are encouraged to attend. Take the mystery out of waxing. The clinic should last about an hour, followed by a question-and-answer session. Contact phone: 925-2145.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Aspen Cross Country Center, Aspen golf course.
Standing Firm Class
Health/Wellness
Event description: Target the lower body with a class that incorporates isometric strength from yoga, core-centered exercises from Pilates and body awareness from dance. Contact email: 460kozel@earthlink.net. Contact phone: 970-544-4100.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Ian Kiaer Opening Reception
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Ian Kiaer’s work takes the form of carefully composed landscapes of found objects and materials, architectural models and paintings. For Kiaer, these installations are ways of exploring paradigms and testing concepts. What exactly constitutes the category of “painting” today? How do we understand the relationship between sculptural fragment and architectural model? Far from didactic, Kiaer’s tableaux create subtly evocative relationships between different elements, allowing us to construct our own narrative… Contact email: inufo@aspenartmuseum.org. Contact phone: 970-925-8050.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aspen Art Museum, 590 N. Mill St. Aspen.
Magic with Doc Eason
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Doc Eason returns for his 35th year of magic and comedy. Contact email: dorzech@destinationhotels.com. Contact phone: 970-923-2427.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Artisan Restaurant, 300 Carriage Way, Snowmass Village.
Mark Grotjahn Opening Reception
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Grotjahn makes conceptually grounded paintings and drawings that collide abstract and figurative elements to unsettle the conventions of each medium. Abstraction in art has been around for just over a century, and its definition and boundaries have long been contested, often alongside challenges to the viability of painting itself. By continuously combining the seemingly incompatible poles of abstraction and figuration, mimesis (or realism) and expressionism, rational logic and intuitive process, Grotjahn s… Contact email: info@aspenartmuseum.org. Contact phone: 970-925-8050.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aspen Art Museum, 590 N. Mill St. Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenartmuseum.org. Cuong Nhu Martial Arts Class
Community
Event description: Adult karate and self-defense class incorporating hard and soft styles, sparring, kata and weapons training. Contact email: RSEEDORF@COMCAST.NET. Contact phone: 970-319-5898.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Yellow Brick school gym.
Chicks Rock the Red Brick
Sports
Event description: Aspen Recreation offers ladies climbing classes. Intermediate/advanced training offered Thursdays. Shoes are provided with daily admission fee. Contact email: jeremyg@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5140.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Red Brick climbing gym, 110 E. Hallam St. Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenrecreation.com. "How To Not Take On Other People's Energy"
Health/Wellness
Event description: Do you feel like you take-on other peoples energy? Do you ever feel drained or tired after being in crowds? Have you tried to not be affected by the world around you, and nothing has worked? Would you like to change that and feel energized all the time? Access Consciousness is a set of tools and processes that actually work to change anything that is not working for you in your life. Contact email: Kim@KimEstock.com. Contact phone: 970-309-5898.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Annabelle Inn, 232 W. Main St. Aspen.
Naturalist Nights: The Colorado River: Flowing Through Conflict
Community
Event description: Coloradan Pete McBride has spent almost two decades studying the world with his camera. A self-taught, award-winning photographer and filmmaker, he has traveled on assignment to over 60 countries. His most recent project, with Jonathan Waterman, took over two years documenting his local river — the Colorado. One of the most loved and litigated rivers in the world, it ceases to reach to sea. McBride’s journey culminated in a coffee table book: The Colorado River: Flowing Through Conflict, and an award-winnin… Contact email: michael@wildernessworkshop.org. Contact phone: 970-963-3977.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, 100 Puppy Smith St.
For more info visit www.wildernessworkshop.org. Mark Nussmeier
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Loop-based, acoustic and electric rock. No cover charge. Contact phone: 970-429-8284.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
BB's Lounge, Aspen.
Karaoke Night
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Take a turn at the mic. Contact phone: 925-9955.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 PM.
The Red Onion, 420 E. Cooper Ave. Aspen.
Nature Photography for Kids
Community
Event description: The Carbondale Council on Arts & Humanities offers a class taught by Karen Lanier. Cost for each session is $90. For ages 9-11. A second session to be offered April 6-May 25. For more information or to register, visit www.carbondalearts.com or call 963-1680. Contact email: ccah@sopris.net. Contact phone: 970-963-1680.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:30 AM – 5:00 AM.
CCAH Center for the Arts, Carbondale.
For more info visit www.carbondalearts.com. Jay Heikes
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: The Aspen Art Museum presents a distinct on-site installation by artist Jay Heikes. Heikes creates drawings, sculptures, videos, and installations that often include images and tropes from past pop-culture sources that comment on the relationship between word and imagery or "attempt to purge the artist of past cultural obsessions and influences." His work has been exhibited at the Artist Space, New York; the 2006 Whitney Biennial; the ICA Philadelphia; the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; the Museum of Conte… Contact email: info@aspenartmuseum.org. Contact phone: 970-925-8050.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Future Home of the Aspen Art Museum, corner of South Spring Street and East Hyman Avenue.
Access Bars Hands-On Healing
Health/Wellness
Event description: Led by Rikka Zimmerman. The first class in Access is the Bars. It's a gentle touch therapy that allows old limiting patterns and mental programming to easily be released so one can be present to receive and create a different possibility in life. Contact email: Kim@KimEstock.com. Contact phone: 970-309-5898.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Annabelle Inn, 232 W. Main St. Aspen.
Ski History Tour on Aspen Mountain
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: On-mountain ski history tour with an emphasis on the mining era and the early days of skiing in Aspen. Presented by the Aspen Historical Society and Aspen Skiing Co. Free. Offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Contact email: christine@aspenhistory.org. Contact phone: 970-925-3721.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 11:00 AM.
Meet at guest services hut on top of mountain.
Ballet Technique
Health/Wellness
Event description: Classical ballet technique for adults and teens — beginning level. Contact email: coredination@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 970-379-2187.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Coredination, 520 S. Third St. Carbondale.
Brad Manosevitz
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Local musician plays Americana, folk rock, bluegrass and originals. Contact email: bradman@grassrootstv.org. Contact phone: 970-379-4676.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Elk Horn Bar & Grill, Inn at Aspen, base of Buttermilk.
Live Acoustic Music
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Twirp Anderson, Cash Cashman and Randall Utterback perform country, bluegrass, John Denver covers and requests. Contact email: k9syd@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 970-927-9116.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Silvertree Hotel, 100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village.
Savor the Flavors Tour
Community
Event description: A casual walking tour to four Aspen establishments (Division, The Cheese Shop, 520 Grill and Aspen Brewing Co.) to enjoying tastes and beverages with the chefs or owners at each stop. $59 per person. Contact email: foodie@culinaryconnectors.com. Contact phone: 303-495-5487.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aspen Brewing Co.
For more info visit culinaryconnectors.com. Boo Coo
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Live music from local duo Chris Bank and Smokin' Joe Kelly. Sets from 4-6 and 7-11 p.m. Contact email: smokinjoe31@me.com. Contact phone: 970-927-6758.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
St. Regis-Aspen's Shadow Mountain Lounge.
Damian Smith and Terry Bannon
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Live music for après ski. Contact phone: 970-923-6000.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Base Camp Bar & Grill, Snowmass Base Village.
Dwight F. Ferren
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Solo, acoustic guitar instrumentals. Contact email: Les@LesTension.com. Contact phone: 970-927-1076.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Village Tavern, Snowmass Village Center.
Opening Reception: New Work
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Featuring new work by local artists Colleen Clare-Irvin, Sunni McBride and Nicole Nagel-Gogolak. This work was created in January during a workshop at Anderson Ranch Arts Center. The reception is free and open to everyone. Contact email: art@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Ave. Basalt.
For more info visit wylyarts.org. An Evening in the Happiest Place on Earth
Community
Event description: Why is Bhutan called the last Shangri-la? Are the people who reside in the last Buddhist Kingdom, nestled between the two most populous countries in the world, really happier? Does their happiness have anything to do with being secluded from the rest of the world for so long, or being unplugged from modern technology? Does it have to do with their commitment to "Gross National Happiness" over GDP? Join journalist and radio host Lisa Napoli, author of "RADIO SHANGRI-LA: What I Learned in Bhutan, the Happiest… Contact email: Beth.Slater@aspeninstitute.org. Contact phone: 970-544-7914.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Aspen Meadows Restaurant, Aspen Institute, 845 Meadows Road.
For more info visit www.aspeninstitute.org. Valentines Wedding Bazaar
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Featuring a concert at 6 p.m. with reception following. The Silver City Strings has played for scores of wedding in and around Aspen, becoming a favorite with wedding planners in the valley. Snowmass Chapel will feature the Silver City Strings with guest artists performing their favorite wedding songs. Young lovers should bring their partners to this concert to kindle the spark, prospective brides and grooms can scope out ideas for their wedding, and married couples are welcome to attend to confirm and ren… Contact email: paul@snowmasschapel.org. Contact phone: 970-300-1330.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Snowmass Chapel, 5307 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village.
For more info visit www.pauldankers.com. Peter Sahula & Karla Nicholson: Landscape and Dance Photographs
Community
Event description: Photography exhibit/opening. Former fashion photographer for Vogue, Harpers Bazaar and all major fashion magazines, with shows in Paris, Prague and New York, among others, Sahula and Nicholson will exhibit vintage silver gelatin prints, hand printed by the artist, in the darkroom using archival papers. Contact email: hstunda@gmail.com. Contact phone: 970-710-1474.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Woody Creek Community Center.
Aspen's Dark Side
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Tour through the true stories of Aspen's tarnished past of ghosts, murder and mayhem on an entertaining evening walk. $20. Reservations required at AspenWalkingTours.com. Contact email: info@aspenwalkingtours.com. Contact phone: 970-948-4349.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenwalkingtours.com. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Back home in Aspen this February, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet premieres a new ballet by the gifted young choreographer Norbert De La Cruz III. A recent graduate of Juilliard’s dance program, De La Cruz was discovered by ASFB Artistic Director Tom Mossbrucker during last year’s New York auditions. Also on the program is Jorma Elo’s lush and dramatic work, Over Glow and one of ASFB’s signature pieces, Nicolo Fonte’s enduring ballet, Left Unsaid. Contact email: jennica@aspensantafeballet.com. Contact phone: 970-920-5770.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Aspen District Theatre.
Judy Collins
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Collins brings her unique voice back to the Wheeler for the first time in six years. Presented with Wheeler Associates. Contact email: laurenp@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5770.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave. Aspen.
Bad Willie
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Live music featuring rockin' blues. No cover charge. Contact email: rivers@rof.net. Contact phone: 970-928-8813.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM.
Rivers Restaurant, 2525 S. Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs.
Sign up: Weekend Watercolor I
Community
Event description: Offered March 24-25 for adults of all skill levels. Sarah Peterson returns to teach her technique of using wet on wet watercolor. Cost is $155 or $139.50 for members. Preregistration required. Tuition assistance available. Contact email: dasa@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Saturday, February 18, 2012.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Spur, Basalt.
For more info visit app.etapestry.com. Sign up: Weekend Watercolor II
Community
Event description: Offered March 31 and April 1; for adults of all skill levels. Offered March 24-25 for adults of all skill levels. Sarah Peterson returns to teach her technique of using wet on wet watercolor. Cost is $155 or $139.50 for members. Preregistration required. Tuition assistance available. Contact email: dasa@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Saturday, February 18, 2012.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Spur, Basalt.
For more info visit app.etapestry.com. Workshop: Introduction to Printmaking
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: In this workshop led by Jennifer Ghormley, students learn the ins and outs of traditional and contemporary linocut printing techniques. Participants will print and carve the block multiple times in order to create multi-color prints using one linoleum block and precise registration techniques. The focus will be on building layers in prints by using transparency, color and composition to develop images with a personal creative style. Contact email: dasa@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Ave. Basalt.
For more info visit app.etapestry.com. WSRF Parent/Child "Peas and Carrots" Program
Community
Event description: Sessions are Saturdays, 3 consecutive weeks per month. The morning includes: Creative free play, handcrafts, morning circle, snack, puppet show, outdoor play. Contact email: Heidilocks1974@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 970-216-9936.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork, 16543 Highway 82, Carbondale.
Access Consciousness - Foundation Class
Community
Event description: Two-day class with Rikka Zimmerman. Access Consciousness offers an opportunity to look at the world from a different place, giving a participant the space to look at their life as a totally different possibility. Contact email: Kim@KimEstock.com. Contact phone: 970-309-5898.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Annabelle Inn, 232 W. Main St. Aspen.
Willits Winter Market
Community
Event description: An indoor weekly farmers' market, featuring produce, fresh eggs, baked goods and more. Contact email: pbeiser@jfreed.com. Contact phone: 970-277-1100.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Willits Town Center, Basalt.
Redstone Castle Tours
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Visit the baronial mansion of Redstone's founder, John Cleveland Osgood. Built in 1900, the castle features original furniture, Stickley paneling and Tiffany fixtures. Contact email: redstonecastle@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 970-963-9656.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
58 Redstone Blvd. Redstone.
Yoga: Moving Towards Steadiness
Health/Wellness
Event description: Join Faith Lipori in this beginning yoga practice for people with Parkinson's disease. Also open to their their friends and caregivers. Contact email: faith@newbeginningsyoga.net. Contact phone: 704-9642.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Aspen Health and Harmony.
Live Acoustic Music
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Twirp Anderson, Cash Cashman and Randall Utterback perform country, bluegrass, John Denver covers and requests. Contact email: k9syd@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 970-927-9116.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Silvertree Hotel, 100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village.
Roaring Dub Stars with DJ RasGis
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free, live après ski music on Saturday afternoons. Contact email: rasgis@msn.com. Contact phone: 970-274-2267.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Burger Bar & Fish, Snowmass Base Village.
Boo Coo
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Live music from local duo Chris Bank and Smokin' Joe Kelly. Sets from 4-6 and 7-11 p.m. Contact email: smokinjoe31@me.com. Contact phone: 970-927-6758.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
St. Regis-Aspen's Shadow Mountain Lounge.
Yoga Workshop
Health/Wellness
Event description: Joann Connington combines 30 years of experience in the Iyengar tradition with the teachings of Angela Farmer, mixing yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. Contact email: faith@newbeginningsyoga.net. Contact phone: 704-9642.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Aspen Health and Harmony, El Jebel.
Teen Socrates: Happiness in the Always-On Age
Community
Event description: Offered Feb. 18-20. Some call the tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan the "last Shangri-La." The poor, pristine nation of 650,000 people is nestled between giants India and China and didn't open to tourists until the 1970s. There were no roads, electricity, schools or hard currency until then. Television and the Internet were only permitted 11 years ago. Bhutan measures its "Gross National Happiness" instead of "gross domestic product," placing the wellbeing of its citizens above profits. Is such an ideal pos… Contact email: Beth.Slater@aspeninstitute.org. Contact phone: 970-544-7914.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 6:00 PM.
The Aspen Institute.
For more info visit www.aspeninstitute.org. AVSC Nordic Bonfire Dinner
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Cross-country ski or snowshoe on candlelit trails and enjoy appetizers, soups and desserts from local restaurants along the way. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for ages 13 and under, and $45 for a family of four, available at the Wheeler Box Office. Contact email: bfrank@teamavsc.org. Contact phone: 970-205-5102.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aspen Golf Course.
Aspen Community Dance
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Intermediate West Coast swing at 6:30 p.m. and country western two-step at 7:30 p.m. Both classes taught by Marla Barry; $15 per lesson or $25 for both. No partner necessary. Refreshments included with open dancing at 8:30 p.m. Location is off the library/Galena Plaza, above the Rio Grande parking garage. Contact email: melvena01@comcast.net. Contact phone: 925-8536.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Rio Grande meeting room, Aspen.
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Back home in Aspen this February, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet premieres a new ballet by the gifted young choreographer Norbert De La Cruz III. A recent graduate of Juilliard’s dance program, De La Cruz was discovered by ASFB Artistic Director Tom Mossbrucker during last year’s New York auditions. Also on the program is Jorma Elo’s lush and dramatic work, Over Glow and one of ASFB’s signature pieces, Nicolo Fonte’s enduring ballet, Left Unsaid. Contact email: jennica@aspensantafeballet.com. Contact phone: 970-920-5770.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Aspen District Theatre.
Greg Masse
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Live music with a local musician. Contact email: Ben@finelinebarandgrill.com. Contact phone: 970-673-6061.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Fine Line Bar & Grill, 60 El Jebel Road, El Jebel.
Life in a Marital Institution
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Theatre Aspen and the Wheeler present Meredith Vieira's "Life in a Marital Institution (20 years of monogamy in one terrifying hour)," a one–man monologue show starring James Braly. The acclaimed monologuist, known for his contributions to NPR's "This American Life" and "Marketplace," was named a New York Times "Critic’s Pick," and Braly is a two-time Moth Grand Slam champion for storytelling. Rated PG. Tickets are $30, available at aspenshowtix.com. Contact email: info@theatreaspen.org. Contact phone: 970-920-5770.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 9:10 PM.
Wheeler Opera House, Aspen.
Night of the Norsemen Party
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Join the party after the Nordic Bonfire Dinner for free beer, food, live music and dancing. Proceeds benefit the AVSC nordic program. Adult tickets are $75, or $80 for bonfire/party combo. For sale at www.teamavsc.org. Contact email: bfrank@teamavsc.org. Contact phone: 970-205-5102.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Red Mountain Grill, Aspen golf course.
Crossroads Church Worship
Community
Event description: Sunday services offered at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and at 6 p.m. Contact email: maidy@ccaspen.com. Contact phone: 970-925-7828.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
726 W. Francis St. Aspen.
Aspen Chapel Sunday Service
Community
Event description: The chapel, located next to the roundabout, offers a Sunday service, promoting an open and progressive theology, spiritual enrichment, and peace through interfaith engagement. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact 970-925-7184 or info@aspenchapel.org. Contact email: info@aspenchapel.org. Contact phone: 970-925-7184.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
0077 Meadowood Drive, Aspen.
Sunday Worship Service
Community
Event description: Sunday worship. Everyone welcome. Communion service held the first Sunday of each month. Contact email: office@aspencommunitychurch.com. Contact phone: 925-1571.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Aspen Community Church, 200 E. Bleeker St.
Faithful Finances: A Workshop
Community
Event description: This workshop is free and open to the public. It will be led by Pat Pier of Ross Myers and Associates. Pier has a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in human resources, and served as director of human resources at the Aspen Valley Hospital for 13 years. Lunch will be served. Contact email: gasau@sopris.net. Contact phone: 970-379-4643.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Basalt Community United Methodist Church, 0167 Holland Hills Road.
On-Mountain Worship
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Join Snowmass Chapel and Robert de Wetter on the mountain for a 15-minute service outside Gwyn's on Sundays during ski season. Contact email: caroline@snowmasschapel.org. Contact phone: 970-923-6192.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM.
Outside Gwyn's High Alpine Restaurant, Snowmass Ski Area.
Create Your Own Lift Ticket
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Artists of all ages are invited to create their own lift ticket with Mark Grotjahn, artist of the seventh annual AAM/Aspen Skiing Co. limited-edition lift ticket. This year’s program will take place at the Snowmass Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center. Contact email: info@aspenartmuseum.org. Contact phone: 970-925-8050.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Snowmass Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center.
For more info visit www.aspenartmuseum.org. Redstone Castle Tours
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Visit the baronial mansion of Redstone's founder, John Cleveland Osgood. Built in 1900, the castle features original furniture, Stickley paneling and Tiffany fixtures. Contact email: redstonecastle@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 970-963-9656.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
58 Redstone Blvd. Redstone.
Music and Dancing
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Featuring the hits of the '60s, '70s and '80s. Bar is located beneath Kemo Sabe at corner of Cooper and Galena. Contact email: brucek@Aspen70sDancing.com. Contact phone: 310-606-1305.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Hunter Bar, 430 E. Cooper Ave. Aspen.
Call to Artists for Biennial
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Red Brick Biennial 2012 is a juried art exhibition running May 3-30. Submitting artists must reside in the Roaring Fork Valley, Aspen to Glenwood (including Marble and Redstone). Deadline is Monday, April 23. Judges this year include artist Jody Guralnick, art consultant Carolyn Landis and gallery owner Ann Korologos. Contact email: info@aspenart.org. Contact phone: 970-429-2777.
Monday, February 20, 2012.
Red Brick Center for the Arts, 110 E. Hallam St. Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenart.org. Sign up: Boys Art Club Part II
Community
Event description: Offered Feb. 27-April 2. Course is Jan. 9-Feb. 6. Through basic drawing, painting and sculpture, boys will learn concepts of space, line, proportion, and scale. Cost is $135; $121.50 for members. Contact email: dasa@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Monday, February 20, 2012.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Spur, Basalt.
For more info visit app.etapestry.com. Sign up: Boys Art Club Part III at the Wyly
Community
Event description: Offered April 16-May 14. Through basic drawing, painting and sculpture, boys will learn concepts of space, line, proportion, and scale. Cost is $135; $121.50 for members. Contact email: dasa@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Monday, February 20, 2012.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Spur
Basalt.
For more info visit app.etapestry.com. Sign up: Watercolor Intensive
Community
Event description: Offered Monday-Friday, March 26-30. For adults of all skill levels. Sarah Peterson returns to teach her technique of using wet on wet watercolor. Cost is $375, or $337.50 for members. Preregistration required. Tuition assistance available. Contact email: dasa@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Monday, February 20, 2012.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Spur, Basalt.
For more info visit app.etapestry.com. Linx Networking Group
Business
Event description: Weekly meeting of a business networking organization whose members work together to grow and promote their businesses. New members welcome. Contact phone: 970-390-8401.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:00 AM.
Chaffin and Light building, Downtown Basalt.
Snowmass Chapel Labyrinth
Community
Event description: The labyrinth is open daily. Advises the chapel: Join the long list of pilgrims who, through the ages, have found the peace that comes from a calming prayerful time in the center of the labyrinth. For more information, call 923-3706. Contact phone: 970-923-3706.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Anderson Ranch, Schermer Hall, Snowmass Village.
Shape it Up on Ice
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Offered by Aspen Skating School. All abilities welcome — hockey and figure skates. For registration and additional information, contact Teri Hooper at 379-5900 or hoopertk@comcast.net. Contact email: hoopertk@comcast.net. Contact phone: 970 379-5900.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Karate for Tots
Sports
Event description: Helps develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination, focus, respect and self-confidence in a fun way. Drop-in fee is $15 For ages 4-6. Contact email: carolt@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5140.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Access Consciousness - Level 1
Community
Event description: Rikka Zimmerman teaches a two-day Level 1 class, taking participants further into living from no-judgment and opens the door to even greater possibility and choice. Contact email: Kim@KimEstock.com. Contact phone: 970-309-5898.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Annabelle Inn, 232 W Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-corner of Main St & 2nd St.
Tot Zumbatomics
Health/Wellness
Event description: Designed for kids, the sessions are high-energy fitness parties packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines to music they'll like. Contact email: 460kozel@earthlink.net. Contact phone: 970-544-4100.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Adult and Tots Learn to Skate
Sports
Event description: Parents, come learn to skate with your preschoolers. Professional instruction and ice skates included. Call 970-544-4100 to register. Contact email: carolt@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5140.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Ski History Tour on Aspen Highlands
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: With an emphasis on Highlands' "maverick" reputation — the ‘70s ski culture and the birth of freestyle skiing. Presented by the Aspen Historical Society and Aspen Skiing Co. Free. Offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Contact email: christine@aspenhistory.org. Contact phone: 970-925-3721.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 11:00 AM.
Meet at guest services hut near the Merry-Go-Round.
Mac Mondays
Community
Event description: A brown bag seminar featuring a different topic different each month; you'll always learn something about your Mac. No need for a computer. The meeting room is located downstairs at the library. Contact email: byte@bytemarks.biz. Contact phone: 970-927-2333.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Pitkin County Library community room, Aspen.
For more info visit www.bytemarks.biz. Aspen's Past to Present
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Walking tour led by professional guide and folklorist Dean Weiler. $20. Reservations required; call 970-948-4349. Contact email: info@aspenwalkingtours.com. Contact phone: 970-948-4349.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Downtown Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenwalkingtours.com. Base Camp Après
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free live music daily. Tom Ressel performs Mondays. Contact email: Bkennington@basecampsnowmass.com. Contact phone: 970-618-8975.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Base Camp Bar & Grill, Snowmass Village.
Pole Dance Workout
Health/Wellness
Event description: Mixed-level pole dance workout. Learn lifts, spins, dance, floor work and safety. At 7 p.m. it's Boot Camp: Pole dance-based moves used to to strengthen and lengthen all the muscles in the body. Focus is on strength and flexibly needed for pole dance. Contact email: Poledance@comcast.net. Contact phone: 970-274-1564.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 6:00 PM.
Honey's Pole Fitness Studio, The Pole Works Studio
580 Main St. Carbondale
Behind mi casita.
Women's Support and Empowerment Group
Community
Event description: A time and place where women can talk about the challenges and concerns in their everyday lives. A $10 donation is suggested but not required. This group is sponsored by the Aspen Hope Center. Contact email: j.janetgordoncounseling@gmail.com. Contact phone: 970-379-4983.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Creative Spark Studio, Third Street Center, Carbondale.
Aikido at CMC
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Aikido is an effective self-defense as well as a fun and dynamic work out. Class offered Mondays and Wednesdays. Beginners welcome. Try the first class for free. Contact phone: 970-379-4676.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Colorado Mountain College, Aspen campus.
Slackline
Sports
Event description: Slacklining is a way to improve balance and strengthen the body core. Lines are set low to the ground for safer, easier walking and learning. No experience needed; multiple lines set up per night, for beginners and experts. Contact email: jeremyg@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5140.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM.
Red Brick Arts and Recreation Center, Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenrecreation.com. Monday Docs: Better This World
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: How did two good boys from conservative Texas end up arrested on terrorism charges at the 2008 Republican National Convention? This film follows the journey of David McKay and Bradley Crowder from political neophytes to accused terrorists, thanks to a radical activist mentor turned informant. Contact email: laurenp@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5770.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wheeler Opera House, Aspen.
For more info visit www.wheeleroperahouse.com. Duane Stephenson and Live Wyya
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: The Wailers frequent special guest, Duane Stephenson, has a reggae message that mixes poetic lyrics that address social ills, romance and global issues. Live Wyya is a roots rock reggae group whose music informs, educates and inspires. Contact email: erin@bellyupaspen.com. Contact phone: 970-544-9800.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM.
Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St. Aspen.
For more info visit www.bellyupaspen.com. Open Mic at the Onion
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Come share your talents with a live audience. Contact phone: 925-9955.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00 PM.
The Red Onion, 420 E. Cooper Ave. Aspen.
Workshop sign-up: Introduction to Printmaking
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Workshop takes place Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to high schoolers through adults of all skill levels. $99 (member price is $71.10 plus $20 supply fee. In the workshop, students will learn all the ins and outs of traditional and contemporary linocut printing techniques. Participants will print and carve the block multiple times in order to create multi-color prints using one linoleum block and precise registration techniques. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Ave. Basalt.
Sign up: Beginning Drawing
Community
Event description: Offered Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. from March 6-April 10. For ages high school and up. Artist Jill Sabella teaches beginning drawing to students of all abilities with simple exercises and subjects. Cost is $130 or $117 for members (supply list available). Preregistration required. Contact email: dasa@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
Wyly Community Art Center 99 Midland Spur, Basalt.
For more info visit app.etapestry.com. Sign up: Beginning Drawing
Community
Event description: Offered Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. from March 6-April 10. For ages high school and up. Artist Jill Sabella teaches beginning drawing to students of all abilities with simple exercises and subjects. Cost is $130 or $117 for members (supply list available). Preregistration required. Contact email: dasa@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
Wyly Community Art Center 99 Midland Spur, Basalt.
For more info visit app.etapestry.com. Love and Logic Parenting Series
Community
Event description: Simple and practical techniques to help parents experience less stress and have more fun while raising responsible kids. Offered in English or Spanish. Go to www.loveandlogic.com for more information. Contact email: kjmarshall@rfsd.k12.co.us. Contact phone: 384-5689.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Roaring Fork Family Resource Center, The Bridges Center, Fourth and Sopris, Carbondale.
LINX Networking Group
Business
Event description: Weekly meeting of a business networking organization whose members work together to grow and promote their businesses. New members welcome. Call 970-309-8108. Contact email: edwardtroy@aspenvipinternational.com. Contact phone: 970-309-8108.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
Chaffin and Light building, downtown Basalt.
Snowmass Chapel Labyrinth
Community
Event description: The labyrinth is open daily. Advises the chapel: Join the long list of pilgrims who, through the ages, have found the peace that comes from a calming prayerful time in the center of the labyrinth. For more information, call 923-3706. Contact phone: 970-923-3706.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Anderson Ranch, Schermer Hall, Snowmass Village.
Tots Zumbatonics
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Fitness fun for 4- to 6-year-olds, helping increase focus and self-confidence, boost metabolism and enhance coordination. $10 drop-in fee. Contact email: carolt@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5140.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Accounting for Entrepreneurs I and II
Business
Event description: Offered Feb. 21-22. Fee is $50 (text required to be purchased in advance). This two-day workshop is for the entrepreneur or small-business owner who finds numbers intimidating or challenging. Take the mystery out of accounting and finance with this interactive, entertaining class. Learn how to create income statements and balance sheets, track inventory, and understand cash flow and liquidity. Presented by Jim Olp of Colorado SBDC Network. Contact email: info@rfbrc.org. Contact phone: 970-945-5158.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
CMC Glenwood Center, 1402 Blake Ave. Glenwood Springs.
For more info visit www.rfbrc.org. Baby Storytime
Community
Event description: A lap-sit storytime for babies of up to 24 months. Songs, bounces, rocks, fingerplays, books and more. About 20 minutes, with stay-and-play afterward. Contact email: susan.cottle@co.pitkin.co.us. Contact phone: 429-1900.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Pitkin County Library, Aspen.
Ski History Tour on Snowmass
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: On-mountain ski tour with an emphasis on Utes, valley ranching and the Snowmastodon dig site. Presented by the Aspen Historical Society and Aspen Skiing Co. Offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. Contact email: christine@aspenhistory.org. Contact phone: 970-925-3721.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 11:00 AM.
Meet at top of Village Express lift, Sam's Knob.
Hotel Jerome History Tour
Community
Event description: Aspen’s iconic Hotel Jerome has been at the center of Aspen life since the doors opened in 1889. Tour, offered by Aspen Historical Society, is $15 per adult, $12 per senior and free to children, age 12 and younger. Contact email: christine@aspenhistory.org. Contact phone: 970-925-3721.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Hotel Jerome, 330 E. Main St. Aspen.
Base Camp Après
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Free live music daily. Dan Sheridan performs Tuesdays. Contact email: bkennington@basecampsnowmass.com. Contact phone: 970-618-8975.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Base Camp Bar & Grill, Snowmass Village.
Sip, Shop and See
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Tour artists’ studios, visit the gallery and shop in the ArtWorks Gift store while enjoying a winter beverage. Free and open to the public. Contact email: info@andersonranch.org. Contact phone: 970-923-3181.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Anderson Ranch Arts Center, 5263 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village.
North Y Sur
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Weekly live music — American and Brazilian jazz and bossa nova with Josefina and Jeremy. Contact phone: 970-379-4676.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Library Room at the Hotel Jerome.
Time Travel Tuesday: Off-Piste - Explore the Backside
Community
Event description: Before chairlifts, there was backcountry skiing. An expert panel will explore the out-of-bounds history in the Roaring Fork Valley. Panelists include Alpinist editor Michael Kenndey, telemark pioneer Art Burrows, mountaineer Neal Beidleman and the first female to ski all the state's 14ers, Christy Mahon. Presented by the Aspen Historical Society. $8. Contact email: christine@aspenhistory.org. Contact phone: 970-925-3721.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Limelight Lodge, 355 S. Monarch St. Aspen.
Winter Words: Michael Chabon and Andrew Sean Greer
Community
Event description: The Aspen Writers' Foundation presents its seasonal series, bringing authors of all genres to Aspen throughout the winter to share their words, wit and wisdom. Single tickets are $15; $10 for students and educators. Tickets, season subscriptions, and Author Salon packages are available through Aspen Show Tickets, which can be accessed directly at 970-920-5770 and at aspenwriters.org. Contact email: lauren@aspenwriters.org. Contact phone: 970-925-3122.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Wheeler Opera House, Aspen.
Standing Firm Class
Health/Wellness
Event description: Target the lower body with a class that incorporates isometric strength from yoga, core-centered exercises from Pilates and body awareness from dance. Contact email: 460kozel@earthlink.net. Contact phone: 970-544-4100.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Cedar Avenue Blues Band
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Mardy Gras music featuring a hot mix of rock and blues. Music starts as the parade ends. Contact email: melanie@cedaravenuebluesband.com. Contact phone: 720-232-9664.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:00 PM.
Big Hoss Grill, 45 Village Square, Snowmass Village.
Magic with Doc Eason
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Doc Eason returns for his 35th year of magic and comedy. Contact email: dorzech@destinationhotels.com. Contact phone: 970-923-2427.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Artisan Restaurant, 300 Carriage Way, Snowmass Village.
Cuong Nhu Martial Arts Class
Community
Event description: Adult karate and self-defense class incorporating hard and soft styles, sparring, kata and weapons training. Contact email: RSEEDORF@COMCAST.NET. Contact phone: 970-319-5898.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Yellow Brick school gym.
Chicks Rock the Red Brick
Sports
Event description: Aspen Recreation offers ladies rock-climbing classes for any level of experience. Improve your skills and meet new friends. Climbing shoes provided with daily admission. Tuesday features a $7 drop-in fee and a beginner/intermediate class at 6 p.m. Contact email: jeremyg@ci.aspen.co.us. Contact phone: 970-920-5140.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Red Brick climbing gym, 110 E. Hallam St. Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenrecreation.com. Weekly Writers Group
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: The Tuesday writers group is a read-and-critique forum for writers to share and polish work that they have written prior to the meeting. Participants are asked to bring five copies of a writing sample to receive constructive criticism from their peers. This group is free and open to writers of all genres and levels. Drop-ins are welcome. Contact email: sara@aspenwriters.org. Contact phone: 925-3122.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:00 PM.
Red Brick Center for the Arts, Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenwritersfoundation.org. Speaker Series: Fast and Light Backcountry Skiing
Community
Event description: A night of slides and discussion on ski mountaineering, racing and general fast and light backcountry ski travel with Bryan Wickenhauser, a member of Team Crested Butte. Show starts at 7 p.m. but seating is limited, so come early. Event is free and open to the public. Contact email: moutainexpert@utemountaineer.com. Contact phone: 970-925-2849.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Ute Mountaineer, 210 S. Galena St. Aspen.
For more info visit www.utemountaineer.com. What is a "Sustainable Lifestyle?"
Community
Event description: Speaker Michael Thompson is a local architect, gardener, homebrewer, baker and cook. He'll discuss adopting a new way of thinking about the resources one consumes in order to create a way to live more sustainably. Thompson will share ideas for sustainable transportation, composting, gardening, food sourcing, cooking, recreation, bartering and more. Contact email: aces@aspennature.org. Contact phone: 970-925-5756.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Rock Bottom Ranch, 2001 Hooks Spur Road, Basalt.
For more info visit www.aspennature.org. Boxing Fitness
Sports
Event description: Blending decathlon moves with fight sport science for all-around fitness. Offered Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact phone: 970-309-8108.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Basalt Health & Fitness, 82 Duroux Lane, Mid Valley Design Center.
Free Live Music
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Featuring local musicians. Contact phone: 925-9955.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:00 PM.
Red Onion, 420 E Cooper Ave. Aspen.