Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Aspen Nightlife – The Caribou Club




According to The New York Post, the Caribou



Club is the absolute best private club in



America. This is a member’s only private club,



and the membership fee is quite high – but the



ambiance is top-notch!





The Caribou Club is located in Aspen,



Colorado on East Hopkins Avenue. The club



is open from 6:30pm until 2am every day, and



you can enjoy dinner and dancing, or lounge in



the Great Room before a roaring fireplace with



a fine cigar. The wine cellar houses over 5000



wines from around the world.





There is more to The Caribou Club than fine



dining and dancing, however. When you enter



the club, you are entering a world of elegance



that can only be experienced here. The walls



are covered with 19th century paintings. There



is a coat room, where your coat will be taken



from you, and you are made to feel like a very



welcome houseguest. You can then go to the



bar, the Great Room, or be seated for dinner



– the choice is yours.





The Caribou Club has only been open for about



ten years, but it has become an integral part of



Aspen nightlife for the rich and famous – and



even for those who are not famous, nor rich,



but who can afford to pay the membership



fees. When you enter the Great Room at The



Caribou Club, you will probably see faces that



you know – even if you don’t know these



famous people on a personal level.





You don’t even have to be in Aspen to enjoy the



cuisine offered by The Caribou Club. Your



event can be catered by the club, no matter



how large or small it is, or where it is located.



You can have your event catered anywhere



in the world! Private parties can also be held



at The Caribou Club.





Again, the cost is fairly high. Lifetime



membership for a couple is $10,000. Individual



membership for two people is $3000 for the



first year, and $1000 for each additional year,



paid annually. Family membership for up to five



people costs $4000 per year. A temporary



membership is available for one week. The cost



is $500 and covers one couple. However, during



Holidays and President’s Weekend, the cost is



$1000.





As you can see, The Caribou Club is quite



exclusive – but depending on the type of



nightlife you enjoy, the cost of membership is



well worth it – even if you only visit once a year.


Aspen Nightlife – Country & Western Dancing




Believe it or not, there is only one place in



Aspen where you can scoot a boot across the



dance floor to the sounds of George Strait, and



other Country & Western favorites – Shooter’s



Salon. Shooter’s Salon is located on South



Galena Street, and they are open from 6:30pm



to 2am every day, and again, this club has the



distinction of being the only Country & Western



club in the whole town of Aspen, Colorado.





Here, cowboy hats, creased jeans, and boots



are the expected attire. During the week, the



music is provided by a DJ, and on weekends



live bands provide the tunes. If you don’t know



how to do the Texas Two-Step, you can learn



how on any Thursday night which is when



Shooter’s offers free Country dance lessons.





Good beer, good music, great dancing, friendly



games of pool or darts – Shooter’s is a place



where all cowboy’s and cowgirl’s will feel right



at home. If you want to let your hair down,



without having to worry about breaking any of



the rules set by ‘polite society’ in the other fine



establishments located in Aspen, Shooter’s is


Monday, September 23, 2013

Aspen Nightlife – The Sneaker Ball




You may have been to many balls in your



lifetime, such as Christmas Balls, Spring Balls,



and even Debutante Balls – but if you haven’t



been to the Sneaker Ball in Aspen, Colorado,



you are missing out on all the fun! Known as



‘Aspen’s Greatest Party,’ the Sneaker Ball is



held annually at the St. Regis Hotel on East



Dean Street every March.





Back in 1986, the very first Sneaker Ball was



held by Al Gross and David Nauss of Paine



Weber, Inc – in Boston. The party was a



celebration of Reebok shares trading on the



stock market for the very first time. This black



tie event was much like other balls – but



everyone was wearing Reeboks, and the first



Sneaker Ball was born.





The following year, Al Gross decided that this



was the kind of party that people really liked –



but instead of being limited to white Reeboks,



the idea would be for the guests to wear formal



gowns and tuxedos, with decorated tennis



shoes. The party was moved to Aspen, where



people know how to party – and thousands of



people from all over the world fly into Aspen to



attend.





One of the nicest things guests like about the



Sneaker Ball is that it is for a good cause. All



of the proceeds go to Grass Roots, which is a



program designed to help inner-city kids. These



kids are brought to Aspen to experience what



life outside the city is. Many of these kids don’t



even realize that places like Aspen really exist.



Tickets cost $125 per person, which isn’t too



bad considering that the money is for a good



cause.





People from diverse backgrounds attend the



Sneaker Ball each year. Famous people are



there, infamous people, and people who are



neither famous nor infamous attend – and



every one has a fantastic time. The party gets



started at about 9:30pm and ends around



1:30am – followed by many ‘after parties’ in



various locations throughout Aspen.





If you’ve ever wanted to attend one of those



glitzy ‘Hollywood type’ parties, here is your



chance! You will rub elbows with the famous,



show off your custom designed sneakers



along with your formal wear, and dance the



night away – and all for a very good cause.





This is an event that sells out fast. Contact the



Chamber of Commerce in Aspen to find out



when the Sneaker Ball is scheduled, and



purchase your tickets right away. Also check



with the various hotels and lodges to inquire



about package deals and get your



reservations set before everything is sold out!


Aspen Nightlife – The Ultimate Taxi




This isn’t your ordinary taxi ride! The Ultimate Taxi



is actually entertainment that is not to be missed.



This is a thirty to forty minute musical ride around



Aspen – but it’s not like any other ride you will take



in your lifetime.





The taxi you will be riding in is a 1978 Checker cab.



It has been greatly modified and boasts four red



lasers, a laser projector, black light effects, light



washers, light orbs, mini-strobes, color changing fiber



optics, a sound system, stage lights, a mirror ball, a



fog machine, a keyboard, digital drums, a digital



camera, a DV cam, a notebook computer, a printer,



and much, much more.





Your driver will be Jon Barnes, and he has been



driving tourists around Aspen since 1984. He throws



in a pair of 3-D glasses, so you can view Aspen as



you never have before. Featured online, in radio



interviews, magazines, and newspapers, the Ultimate



Taxi has become very popular. Many famous people



have taken this cab ride as well, including Clint



Eastwood and Jerry Seinfeld.





Get ready for a wild ride! Jon plays the keyboard



and the horn while driving! With your 3-D glasses



and the other toys that are included in the ride,



combined with the psychedelic lighting effects, this



is one ride that you will never forget! In fact, Jon



makes sure of it, because there will be pictures to



help you remember the event.





Make sure you buy some souvenirs before you leave.



The Ultimate Taxi gift store is located right outside



the doors, in the trunk. You will also have a web page



memory of your ride in the Ultimate Taxi hosted on



Jon’s server for all time. Take your toys and 3-D



glasses home with you as well.





The Ultimate Taxi is not a ‘normal’ taxi ride. You



don’t call Jon Barnes to take you where you want to



go. The Ultimate Taxi is more of a musical show



and adventure. It has been called the world’s



smallest recording studio.





Make sure that you get your Ultimate Taxi ride while



you are in Aspen, and join the ranks of Ivana, Kevin



Costner, George Hamilton, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dudley



Moore, the Beatles, Clint Eastwood, Jerry Seinfeld,



and even Regis Philbin! Due to the popularity of the



Ultimate Taxi, it is probably best to call in advance



for a reservation. The Ultimate Taxi is in operation



from 7pm to 10pm most nights.


Sunday, September 22, 2013

Aspen Nightlife – Syzygy




Syzygy, which is located on East Hyman Avenue in



Aspen, Colorado, has repeatedly won awards for



being one of the best restaurants in this ski town.



Featuring outstanding jazz music and food that is



out of this world, Syzygy is the place to be when it



comes to Aspen nightlife and fine dining. This is an



Aspen landmark that is not to be missed.





The chef at Syzygy combines European and Asian



dishes, and presents them in a modern American



way. These combinations are what set the cuisine



at Syzygy apart from the food you find at most



restaurants. Along with this outstanding fare, you



can select wine from a list of over 300 Italian,



American, and French wines. If you aren’t sure



which wine will work with the fine food you have



ordered – simply ask your waiter. They always



seem to know exactly which wine will enhance the



flavor of the food the best.





One of the nice touches about the service at



Syzygy’s is that the Chef likes to send gifts to the



table, such as goat cheese, potato crisps, and



osemary bread. Syzygy is famous for their



atmosphere as well. The glass enclosed waterfalls



inside the restaurant are talked about all over the



world – and they are really something to see! Every



part of the interior of this Aspen landmark works



well together to create a mood that makes the



food, the wine, the music, and the company



absolutely enjoyable.





You may be overwhelmed with all of the wonderful



menu choices, and all of the delicious smells



coming from nearby tables. You may not be able to



make a choice! Syzygy’s has you covered. Simply



order the Tasting Menu, and sample everything.



Enjoy the music while you are eating – and after



your meal as well. Some of the finest jazz artists in



the world have performed at Syzygy’s. Call ahead



to find out who will be performing – you will be glad



that you did.





Syzygy’s is closed on Monday’s and Tuesdays



during the off-season. During the season, they are



open from 6pm to 10pm each day, and you should



definitely call ahead for a reservation. Remember,



this is an integral part of experiencing Aspen



nightlife, so make sure you get by Syzygy’s at



least once while you are in Aspen – the chances



are very good that your first visit will not be your



last! If possible, try to make it to the Sunday Jazz


Aspen Nightlife – Aspen Center for


Environmental Studies





Aspen Nightlife isn’t always about music and



dancing. The Aspen Center for Environmental



Studies is a great place to go at night! There



are many planned activities related to



environmental studies, and you shouldn’t miss



the weekly Potbelly Perspective Series.





The Potbelly Perspective Series takes place



one night each week, usually starting about 7pm.



This is a lecture series presented by local



people, as well as visiting guests. Adventures,



pictures and stories are presented that are very



interesting to anyone who has a love of nature



or the environment. This series is not only



interesting; it is also a very inexpensive way to



spend an evening. Admission for adults is only



$3.





Naturalist’s nights are also offered once each



week. Here, you will learn facts about the



natural world, and issues concerning the



natural world. With expert speakers, many



topics are covered, and these nights are planned



in advance. This is a wonderful learning



experience, and a great way to spend an evening



in Aspen.





Many daytime programs are also offered



through the Aspen Center for Environmental



Studies, including ski tours and snowshoe tours.



Call ahead to find out what events are planned,



and to make reservations as necessary.


Saturday, September 21, 2013

Christmas In Aspen – Aspen Nightlife




Aspen, Colorado is a great place to spend your



Christmas vacation. You can spend your days



on the slopes, and your nights taking advantage



of all of the planned Christmas activities, as



well as the usual Aspen nightlife. No matter



what your interests are, there is always



something to do in Aspen.





During the Christmas season,



“Its A Wonderful Life” is presented at the



Wheeler Opera House. Santa’s Village can be



found in Snowmass Village and you will hear



carolers there as well. White Elephant Parties



are common Christmas activities, and you can



even enjoy the Aspen Film festival.





The Holiday Torchlight Parade in Snowmass



village is a sight to behold. Make sure that you



don’t miss this! You can even participate in



this parade! There are many Christmas arts



and crafts programs offered around Aspen



that your children will love to participate in as



well. Make plans to attend the Winter



Wonderland Christmas Party at the Aspen



Recreation Center also.





For the ultimate Christmas adventure, make



sure that you get in on the sledding and hot



chocolate festivities and go for a sleigh ride as



well. Christmas in Aspen is a very magical time



of the year, and you should plan to spend at



least one Christmas vacation here. Plan to