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 8, 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 8, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Carbondale Fire Station.
Heart Health Screening
Health/Wellness
Event description: A heart health assessment to help determine one's risk for heart attack in the next 10 years. Included in the assessment are blood tests for lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, direct LDL), blood sugar, and liver function (AST and ALT). In addition, a blood pressure check, body mass index, and “risk profile” questionnaire will be offered. All screenings are available for $15. Participants are encouraged to schedule an appointment on line at www.avhaspen.org to get first priority and minimize wait times… Contact email: gdyche@aspenhospital.org. Contact phone: 544-1296.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
After-Hours Medical Care, 234 Cody Lane, Basalt.
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 8, 2012, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Aspen Recreation Center, Lewis Ice Arena.
Dick Butera in Conversation
Business
Event description: The Aspen Business Luncheon presents Dick Butera, the former owner of the Hotel Jerome and The Aspen Club, and co-founder of World Team Tennis with Billy Jean King, discussing Aspen: Old and New, in conversation with Scott Davidson. Contact email: ToddShaver@AspenBusinessLuncheon.com. Contact phone: 970-544-1707.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Hotel Jerome, Aspen.
Aspen Restaurant Tour
Community
Event description: Go behind the scenes at three local restaurants to enjoy chef-prepared tastes paired with a beer, wine or a cocktail. Visit Jimmy's with executive chef Manny Lopez, Pyramid Bistro with executive chef Martin Oswald and the Grape Bar with executive chef Greg Hemming. Limited to 10 people. Cost is $136 per person. Contact email: foodie@culinaryconnectors.com. Contact phone: 303-495-5487.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Jimmy's, 205 S. Mill St. 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 8, 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 8, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Base Camp Bar & Grill, Snowmass Village.
E-Book Workshop
Community
Event description: If you’re an owner of an eReader or any device designed for storing downloadable books, and you want to improve your downloading skills, drop by the library for this workshop. Contact email: martha.durgy@co.pitkin.co.us. Contact phone: 970-429-1900.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Pitkin County Library, 120 N. Mill St. 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 8, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Coredination, 520 S. Third St. Carbondale.
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 8, 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 8, 2012, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Physics Lecture: Quantum Matters
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: How would a quantum computer work? Physicists have discovered states of matter where particles might be harnessed for a quantum computer that could solve problems far beyond today’s computers. Free event, hosted by the Aspen Center for Physics. Contact email: patty@aspenphys.org. Contact phone: 970-925-2585.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Wheeler Opera House, Aspen.
Naturalist Nights: Black Swifts — The Coolest Bird
Community
Event description: Featuring Kim Potter, Forest Service field biologist and local bird researcher. With funding help from Roaring Fork Audubon, Potter outfitted swifts with transmitters to follow them through their migration. The information she has collected will help guide conservation activities to protect their critical habitat. Contact email: michael@wildernessworkshop.org. Contact phone: 970-963-3977.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Third Street Center, Calaway Room, 520 S. Third St. Carbondale.
For more info visit www.wildernessworkshop.org. Book Thieves Teen Book Club
Community
Event description: This month's book pick is "The Scorpio Races" by Maggie Stiefvater. Books are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. All books are free and the participant's to keep. Contact email: genevieve.smith@co.pitkin.co.us. Contact phone: 970-429-1948.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Pitkin County Library, Aspen.
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 8, 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 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Aspen Chapel, at the roundabout.
Write Now!
Community
Event description: Exercise your creativity and spontaneity with a series of short writing exercises. All levels and genres are welcome to these fun, friendly and non-critiqued workshops, which meet the second Wednesday of every month at Victoria's Wine and Espresso Bar. Contact email: info@aspenwriters.org. Contact phone: 970-925-3122.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Victoria's Wine + Espresso Bar, Aspen.
Basalt Lions Club Bingo Night
Community
Event description: Open to the public, 10 games per night, refreshments available. Profits go to local scholarships, eye care and other local organizations. Contact email: rbeckman@guildmortgage.net. Contact phone: 970-319-9163.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Eagle County Building, El Jebel.
Adult ADD/ADHD Support Group
Health/Wellness
Event description: Free, for adults over 18 with ADD/ADHD symptoms. Group sessions address how to increase focus on tasks, procrastination, impulsiveness, time management, improved socialization, and ADD issues related to work, school or home life. Coping skills training emphasized. Contact Dean for information and intake interview. Contact email: dean@solutionsfordailyliving.net. Contact phone: 970-355-4151.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
US Bank conference room, 1901 Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs.
Support Group for Depression
Health/Wellness
Event description: A free support group for individuals struggling with severe depression. The purpose of the group is to learn how to improve coping with depression, to socialize, and to be supported in a group setting. Contact Dean for details. Contact email: dean@solutionsfordailyliving.net. Contact phone: 970-355-4151.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
US Bank Conference Room, 1901 Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs.
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 8, 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. Contact email: rivers@rof.net. Contact phone: 970-928-8813.
Wednesday, February 8, 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 8, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
BB's Kitchen, Aspen.
Willy Porter
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Award-winning singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist plays original songs from his 14 albums on his Guild "Willy Porter" model guitar. Contact email: sguitars@sopris.net. Contact phone: 963-3304.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Steve's Guitars, 19 N. Fourth St. Carbondale.
Live Music w/ Mark Nussmeier
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Loop-Based, Acoustic & Electric Rock. No Cover, Drink Specials. Contact phone: (970) 925-6760.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
39 Degrees at the Sky Hotel.
Level 2 Avalanche Course
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: This four-day, AIARE-certified course is designed for those who have an interest in expanding their knowledge and understanding of snow stability and snow stability factors. It is ideal for snow safety and guiding professionals, people interested in these and related careers, and recreational practitioners and group leaders who are looking for advanced knowledge and skills. Contact email: info@aspenexpeditions.com. Contact phone: 970-925-7625.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 AM.
Aspen Expeditions, base of Aspen Highlands.
For more info visit www.aspenexpeditions.com. 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 9, 2012, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
CMC Gallery, 831 Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs.
For more info visit www.cmcartshare.com. Exhibition: New Work
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: An exhibition featuring brand new work by local artists Colleen Clare-Irvin, Sunni McBride and Nicole Nagel-Gogolak. On display through Feb. 24. Free. Contact email: art@wylyarts.org. Contact phone: 970-927-4123.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Ave. Basalt.
For more info visit wylyarts.org. Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Health/Wellness
Event description: Class for all levels. Contact email: dancemountains@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 970 379-8108.
Thursday, February 9, 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 9, 2012, 10:45 AM.
Honey's Pole Fitness Studio
Basalt.
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 9, 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 9, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Base Camp Bar & Grill, Snowmass Village.
Drawing With Liz Frazier
Community
Event description: A drawing class geared to the beginner as well as the advanced student. Frazier attended the Corcoran School of Art and studied art in Siena, Italy. Limited Enrollment. $20 member; $25 non-members. Bring your own materials. Call 922-2342 to reserve your place. Contact email: hilary@woodyc3.org. Contact phone: 970-710-1474.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Woody Creek Community Center.
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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Share the Love and Make Valentines
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make Valentine cards, enjoy sweet treats and drinks. Contact email: harmony_scott@msn.com. Contact phone: 970-920-2582.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Harmony Scott Jewelry, Hyman Avenue Mall, Aspen.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 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 9, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
Architecture Lecture Series: Felipe Mesa
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Felipe Mesa discusses the practice of his Colombia-based firm plan:b arquitectos, known for its participation in a constant stream of diverse projects and architectural and academic activities. This lecture is rescheduled from Aug. 25, 2011. Contact email: info@aspenartmuseum.org. Contact phone: 970-925-8050.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Limelight Lodge, 355 S. Monarch St. Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenartmuseum.org. 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 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Artisan Restaurant, 300 Carriage Way, Snowmass Village.
Vid Weatherwax and Lester Price
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Live music featuring original and unusual arrangements of rhythm and blues, jazz and soul. Contact email: vidwax@gmail.com. Contact phone: 949-702-3417.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Carbondale Beer Works.
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 9, 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 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Red Brick climbing gym, 110 E. Hallam St. Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenrecreation.com. Public Talk: Staying Balanced
Health/Wellness
Event description: Yogi Sarveshwar Ananda Giri presents "Staying Balanced with the Science of Ayurvedic Arts.". Contact email: tamarak@jtcpa.us. Contact phone: 970-963-5795.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aspen Community Church, 200 E. Bleeker St.
Naturalist Nights: Black Swifts — The Coolest Bird
Community
Event description: Featuring Kim Potter, Forest Service field biologist and local bird researcher. With funding help from Roaring Fork Audubon, Potter outfitted swifts with transmitters to follow them through their migration. The information she has collected will help guide conservation activities to protect their critical habitat. Contact email: michael@wildernessworkshop.org. Contact phone: 970-963-3977.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, 100 Puppy Smith St. Aspen.
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 9, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
BB's Lounge, Aspen.
Moe
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: With 20 years of touring and just as many albums under their belt this progressive band is famous for their live performances and improvised jams. They have played Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, 10,000 Lakes, Mile High and New Year’s Eve shows at Radio City Music Hall. Contact email: erin@bellyupaspen.com. Contact phone: 970-544-9800.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM.
Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St.
For more info visit www.bellyupaspen.com. Karaoke Night
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Take a turn at the mic. Contact phone: 925-9955.
Thursday, February 9, 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 10, 2012, 3:30 AM – 5:00 AM.
CCAH Center for the Arts, Carbondale.
For more info visit www.carbondalearts.com. 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 10, 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 10, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Coredination, 520 S. Third St. Carbondale.
Ben Diamond
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Live music and for the weekly big air contest. Contact email: gwood@aspensnowmass.com. Contact phone: 970-923-8787.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Sneaky's Tavern, Snowmass Base Village.
For more info visit www.aspensnowmass.com. 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 10, 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 10, 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 restaurants/markets (Over Easy, Aspen Candy Company, Annette’s Bake Shop and Peaches) to sample tastes and beverages with the chefs or owners at each stop. Cost is $59 per person. Contact email: foodie@culinaryconnectors.com. Contact phone: 303-495-5487.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Peach's Corner Cafe, 121 S. Galena St. Aspen.
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 10, 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 10, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Base Camp Bar & Grill, Snowmass Base Village.
"Aspen Cooks" Open House
Community
Event description: A community open house for a tasting showcase of recipes from the Thrift Shop's new book, "Aspen Cooks: Recipes from the Thrift Shop of Aspen." Join in to taste, shop and find out more about volunteering in the Thrift Shop. Contact email: ksand@rof.net. Contact phone: 970-948-5128.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Thrift Shop of Aspen, 422 E. Hopkins Ave.
Dwight F. Ferren
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Solo, acoustic guitar instrumentals. Contact email: Les@LesTension.com. Contact phone: 970-927-1076.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Village Tavern, Snowmass Village Center.
Share the Love and Make Valentines
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Make Valentine cards, enjoy sweet treats and drinks. Contact email: harmony_scott@msn.com. Contact phone: 970-920-2582.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Harmony Scott Jewelry, Hyman Avenue Mall, Aspen.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Celebrate Colorado Mountain College
Community
Event description: Learn about an iconic black-and-white photograph collection, then enjoy the opening reception of a new exhibit of photos taken by youth in the Roaring Fork Valley. From 5 to 6 p.m. George and Patti Stranahan host a walking tour of the 80 vintage photographs — all created by renowned, influential photographers — which they donated to the college in 2009. Then, from 6-8 p.m. a catered opening reception features area musician Frank Martin and celebrates The Child’s Eye. This exhibit highlights the work of 20… Contact email: abeauchamp@coloradomtn.edu. Contact phone: 947-8367.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Rifle campus, 3695 Airport Road.
For more info visit www.cmcartshare.com. Joy of Music Dinner
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: The Basalt Middle and High School Bands host this 10th annual event. Listen to small enembles perform throughout the evening while having an Italian dinner and dessert. A silent auction is also held during the evening. Tickets at the door are $15, or $40 for a family of four. More information at 927-3833. Contact phone: 970-927-3833.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 5:15 PM – 8:30 PM.
Basalt Middle School cafeteria.
Wine in Heels
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: This week's event: "Wine, Sex and Chocolate." The Kitchen Hotline offers Aspen's first women-only wine club. Taught by advanced sommelier Vilma Mazaite, Wine in Heels fuses the intricacies of food and wine with a sophisticated yet fun class from Mazaite and executive chef Sarah Helsley. Contact email: mawa@thekitchenhotline.com. Contact phone: 877-773-8485.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Limelight Lodge, 355 S. Monarch St. Aspen.
For more info visit www.thekitchenhotline.com. Movie Night for Kids
Community
Event description: Free showing of "E.T." Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for nibbles; movie begins at 6 p.m. Popcorn and snacks available for purchase. Contact email: hilary@woodyc3.org. Contact phone: 970-710-1474.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 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 10, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Aspen.
For more info visit www.aspenwalkingtours.com. Dangerous Liaisons
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: CMC Theatre presents “Dangerous Liaisons,” an exploration of social and moral decay in a society of decadent excess, opening Feb. 10, with additional performances on Feb. 11, 16, 17 and 18 at p.m. and on Feb. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, seniors, staff and faculty. For more information and to reserve tickets, call 947-8177 or email svticketsales@coloradomtn.edu. Contact email: cclancy@coloradomtn.edu. Contact phone: 947-8177.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
New Space Theatre at Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs-Spring Valley campus.
For more info visit coloradomtn.edu. Western Square Dance
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: The Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council, partnering with Alpine Animal Hospital, presents a dance with Tom Paxton as the caller. The networking table will accept donated horse items for sale with proceeds benefiting the council. (Donations are tax deductible.) Admission is $10 for members and $15 for non-members (it can be applied to new membership). Dessert provided. The animal hospital is located on old Hwy. 82, near El Jebel. Contact email: gdotte@hotmail.com. Contact phone: 970-925-6118.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Alpine Animal Hospital, 17776 Hwy. 82, Carbondale.
Staying Balanced
Health/Wellness
Event description: Program on "Staying Balanced with the Science of Ayurvedic Arts.". Contact email: tamarak@jtcpa.us. Contact phone: 970-963-5795.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Third Street Center round room, 520 Third St. Carbondale.
Skiers Hockey
Sports
Event description: The Aspen High School team hosts Kent Denver (Englewood). Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students and free to Booster Club members. Contact email: aspendancer22@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 970-618-5894.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
For more info visit boys-hockey.aspen.high.schoolfusion.us. Curtis Stigers
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Vocalist/saxophonist/songwriter performs at 7:30 and 9:15 p.m. Contact email: jazzaspensnowmass@jazzaspensnowmass.org. Contact phone: 970-920-4996.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:30 PM.
JAS Cafe, downstairs at The Little Nell, Aspen.
For more info visit www.jazzaspensnowmass.org. Matt Flinner Trio
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Award-winning banjo player and songwriter, who also plays mandolin, performs with his Front Range-based acoustic string trio. More at www.mattflinner.com. Contact email: sguitars@sopris.net. Contact phone: 963-3304.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Steve's Guitars, 19 N. Fourth St. Carbondale.
Acoustic Mayhem
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Live music, featuring rock, folk and bluegrass. No cover charge. Contact email: rivers@rof.net. Contact phone: 970-928-8813.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM.
Rivers Restaurant, 2525 S. Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs.
Fox Street Allstars and Erik McFadden Trio
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: The Allstars are a New Orleans-style trio characterized by gritty vocals and funk-laced rhythms. The Eric McFadden Trio consists of Eric McFadden (Stockholm Syndrome), James Whiton (Tom Waits) and Paulo Baldi (Cake). Their music combines gypsy, punk, flamenco and rock. Contact email: erin@bellyupaspen.com. Contact phone: 970-544-9800.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM.
Belly Up Aspen 450 S. Galena St. Aspen.
For more info visit www.bellyupaspen.com. 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 11, 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 11, 2012.
Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Spur, 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: 9702169936.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork, 16543 Highway 82, Carbondale.
Cooking with Knowledge
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: This week's event: "Romantic Dinner for Two," The Kitchen Hotline offers one in a series of two-hour classes that includes instruction, a meal and an eBook with step-by-step instructions so that guests can recreate the meal when the chef is no longer by their side. Contact email: mawa@thekitchenhotline.com. Contact phone: 877-773-8485.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Aspen Business Center, 305 F AABC.
For more info visit www.thekitchenhotline.com. 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 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Willits Town Center, Basalt.
Skijoring Clinic
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Skijoring is a sport that combines nordic skiing and dog sledding. Louisa Morrissey, Seth Sachson and Dawn Shepard will lead the introduction to skijoring, covering basic equipment, techniques to encourage your dog to pull, and safety and responsibility out on the trail. Also a session from noon to 1:30 p.m. Contact email: FaasAspen@gmail.com. Contact phone: 970-927-1771.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Aspen Animal Shelter.
Dwight F. Ferren
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Solo, acoustic guitar instrumentals for airport patrons. Contact email: Les@LesTension.com. Contact phone: 970-927-1076.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport.
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 11, 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 11, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Aspen Health and Harmony.
Electric Lemon
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Live music. Contact email: gwood@aspensnowmass.com. Contact phone: 970-923-8787.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Sneaky's Tavern, Snowmass Base Village.
For more info visit www.aspensnowmass.com. 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 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Silvertree Hotel, 100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village.
Occupy Aspen: Inside Job
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Watch the film "Inside Job" and discuss situationist art theory. Location at Burlingame Ranch housing. Contact email: skiaspen50@hotmail.com. Contact phone: 817-371-0529.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM.
53 Forge Road, Aspen.
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 11, 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 11, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
St. Regis-Aspen's Shadow Mountain Lounge.
Skiers Hockey
Sports
Event description: Aspen hosts Resurrection Christian School from Loveland. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students and free to Booster Club members. Contact email: aspendancer22@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 970-618-5894.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Aspen Recreation Center.
For more info visit boys-hockey.aspen.high.schoolfusion.us. Cooking Class: Valentines Dinner
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: A hands-on cooking class with a distinctly "lovely" theme. The menu: pear, arugula and pancetta salad; heart and sole or beef Wellington; and chocolate souffle and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Price is $75 per person or $85 per person with wine pairing for each course. Contact email: megan@gourmetgirlonthego.com. Contact phone: 970-205-9328.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Gourmet Girl on the Go Cooking School, Eagles Building, 700 E. Bleeker St. Aspen.
For more info visit www.gourmetgirlonthego.com. Hockey for Hope
Community
Event description: Watch the Mother Puckers and the Aspen Police Department go head-to-head to benefit the Aspen Hope Center. Come early to skate to the tunes of DJ Echo Dafunk. Event includes a silent auction featuring items from local businesses, including Stephan Kaelin, P.E. 101, Kemosabe, O2 Aspen and Radio. A pee-wee scrimmage and a chuck-a-puck challenge will take place during intermission of the hockey matchup. For dining, they'll be chili from Smoke. Contact email: blair.weyer@aspenpd.org. Contact phone: 970-315-2478.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Aspen Ice Garden.
Fat Saturday
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Throw on some beads and help support the Early Childhood Center — Mardi Gras style. Party features $500 cash prize, silent auction, door prizes, live band, food and drink, photo booth and king cake. Tickets are $39. Contact phone: 970-923-1170.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Riverside Grill, Basalt.
Spell What? Aspen Celebrity Spelldown
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: A game show gala where local Aspen celebrities take the stage to "outwit, outspell and outlast" their fellow competitors. All proceeds go to benefit The Aspen Youth Center. Contact email: sarah@aspenyouthcenter.org. Contact phone: 970-544-4130.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Hotel Jerome.
Hot to Trot
Community
Event description: WindWalkers presents an evening of food, fun, friends and entertainment to support its program. Tickets include appetizers, dinner, dessert, silent auction, cash bar and a supervised kid's activity area. Contact email: windwalkers@sopris.net. Contact phone: 970-963-2909.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
PAC3 at Third Street Center, Carbondale.
Yoga Rave
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: LuluLemon and Aspen Yoga Society team up to offer Aspen's first-ever yoga rave. Free. Participants should bring mat, towel and water bottle. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with class at 7 p.m. Contact email: johanna416@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 201-349-5312.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Limelight Lodge, Monarch Room, Aspen.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Curtis Stigers
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Jazz saxophonist/vocalist/songwriter performs at 7:30 and 9:15 p.m. Contact email: jazzaspensnowmass@jazzaspensnowmass.org. Contact phone: 970-920-4996.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM.
JAS Cafe, downstairs at The Little Nell, Aspen.
For more info visit www.jazzaspensnowmass.org. 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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wheeler Opera House, Aspen.
For more info visit www.wheeleroperahouse.com. Greg Masse
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Live music with a local musician. Contact email: Ben@finelinebarandgrill.com. Contact phone: 970-673-6061.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Fine Line Bar & Grill, 60 El Jebel Road, El Jebel.
Valley Cruisers Car Club Dance
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Dance to the Carbondale All Starts, featuring Geoffrey Morris, Dave Johnson and Lee Dudley. Contact email: remix9@comcast.net. Contact phone: 230-9284.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Vic’s Route 6 Grill House, West Glenwood Springs.
Mat Kearney
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Fresh off his new album, “Young Love,” this singer-songwriter is known for his emotional lyrics, hip-hop beats, pop choruses and acoustic influence. He has toured with John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, Keane and The Fray. Contact email: erin@bellyupaspen.com. Contact phone: 970-544-9800.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM.
Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St. Aspen.
For more info visit www.bellyupaspen.com. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
Live Music w/ Mark Nussmeier
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Loop-Based, Acoustic & Electric Rock. No Cover, Drink Specials. Contact phone: (970) 925-6760.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
39 Degrees at the Sky Hotel.
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. 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.