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


Aspen Nightlife and the Altitude




There is more to do in Aspen than ski! The



Aspen nightlife is like nothing you will



experience elsewhere. The warmth and



camaraderie of all of the skiers, from all of the



different lodges is quite special, and remarkable.



You will have a good time in Aspen, no matter



what you choose to do, but there is one thing



that you should be very aware of before you



start your party – the altitude.





Aspen sits about 8000 feet above sea level.



Unless you live in a high altitude area, you will



need to adjust to this altitude. You may find



yourself feeling dizzy or light headed, and you



may even find it a bit difficult to breath. Altitude



Sickness is a serious problem, and if your



symptoms become extreme, you should seek



medical attention.





If you will be drinking, you need to know that the



altitude will have a large impact on the way your



body handles the alcohol. Many people who are



not used to such a high altitude find that they



become drunker on much less alcohol, in a very



short period of time. It is best that you avoid



drinking alcohol at all until you have adjusted



to the altitude.





It is also important to recognize the signs of



both Altitude sickness and Acute Mountain



Sickness (AMS). Altitude sickness can be



recognized by hyperventilation, shortness of



breath during exertion, increased urination,



changed breathing patterns at night, strange



dreams, and frequently waking from sleep



during the night. Acute Mountain Sickness, on



the other hand, is recognized by loss of appetite,



nausea, vomiting, fatigue or weakness,



dizziness, light-headedness, difficulty sleeping,



confusion, and a staggering gait.





As you can see, the symptoms of both Altitude



Sickness and Acute Mountain Sickness



somewhat resemble the symptoms of drinking



too much alcohol. The only way to rule out being



drunk is to not drink for at least 48 hours after



your arrival in the higher altitude. You should



also seek medical attention if your symptoms



last more than 48 hours, or if you show signs



of Acute Mountain Sickness. AMS can be



deadly if it is not treated.





Health care professionals suggest that you



avoid drinking alcohol because the effects are



magnified at a high altitude. Avoid strenuous



activity for the first couple of days after arriving



at the higher altitude. Drink extra fluid and visit



a doctor if you have symptoms of AMS



immediately for treatment.


Friday, September 20, 2013

Aspen Nightlife – Aspen Dance Fest




If you have the opportunity to visit Aspen during



July and August, you absolutely must use the



opportunity to see many of the performances



that are part of the Aspen Dance Fest. The



Aspen Dance Fest features critically acclaimed



contemporary dance companies from around



the United States.





The Aspen Dance fest runs for five consecutive



weeks each summer. The Aspen Santa Fe



Ballet Company hosts and performs in the



Aspen Dance Fest. The company is made up



of eleven dancers who were all classically



trained. The school was founded in 1995 by



Bebe Schweppe. The company’s debut was



in 1996 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the



Performing Arts.





All performances for The Aspen Dance Fest



are held at the Aspen District Theatre, which is



located inside the Aspen Elementary School on



Maroon Creek Road. For a wonderful evening of



entertainment and culture, be sure to catch at



least one performance during the Aspen Dance



Fest – even if you have to make a special



summer trip to Aspen to do it. You may also catch



performances by the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet



Company closer to home when they go on tour


Aspen Nightlife – Theatre in the Park




Founded in 1983 by Kent Reed, Theatre in the Park



has become an Aspen tradition that adds to the



delight of Aspen nightlife. Theatre in the Park once



actually was theatre that was performed in a tent in



the park. Now, however, Theatre in the Park has



changed its name to Theatre Aspen, and a new



permanent structure is in development. This will



allow Theatre in the Park to hold year-round



performances, instead of summer-only performances.





Contemporary and classical plays are all presented



by the theatre. If you are in Aspen around Christmas



time, make sure that you see the theatre’s



presentation of “Its A Wonderful Life.” As a summer-



only venue, sixty shows are performed each year.



Once the company has its permanent structure, we



can expect many more each year.





The Theatre Aspen also has many training programs



for adults and children. Currently, performances are



held between June and August. The Theatre in the



Park is located in the Rio Grande Park. Heat is



provided on chilly nights, and there is an area to enjoy



cocktails during intermissions, as well as before and


Thursday, September 19, 2013

Aspen Nightlife – Club Chelsea




The Club Chelsea is a fashionable club that is



a traditional part of the Aspen nightlife social



scene. Featuring a piano bar, a dining area, a



dance floor, and a private smoking room, this



is high-toned entertainment at its very best.





The Club Chelsea bar offers single malts,



cognacs, martinis, and ports, and in the



smoking room, you will find Havana and A.



Fuente cigars. The club is open from 8pm to



2am daily, and is located on East Hyman



Avenue. A light menu is offered, featuring



gourmet dishes such as pastas, tenderloins,



and tamales. Everything about Club Chelsea



screams elegance.





The chances are good that you will not run into



the college crowd here. The majority of the



patrons seem to be older – starting with the 30



and 40 year old crowds, with some seniors



thrown in for good measure. This is elegant



‘grown up’ entertainment, where you won’t find



a lot of noise or people who have had too much



to drink.





So, if you are past the college drinking contests



and wet T-shirt competition age, you will find



Club Chelsea a delightful and elegant place



where you can while away the evening with



great food, fabulous drinks, wonderful piano



music, and outstanding cigars.


Aspen Nightlife – The Wheeler Opera House




The Wheeler Opera House has been an



integral part of Aspen nightlife, history, and



culture since 1889 when Mr. J.B Wheeler and



the Conried Company presented The King’s



Fool. While the building started out as an



Opera House, it was only used for town



meetings and such by 1893, when the silver



mines had played out.





The Wheeler Opera House remained open until



1912 when it was gutted by not one, but two



fires in one week! The Opera House did not



open again until June of 1946 when it was



leased by the Aspen Company. The total



restoration went on until 1960. Between the



years of 1912 and 1946 the Wheeler Opera



House remained empty, and it was used as



a playground by the local children.





During the 1960’s and 1970’s, The Wheeler



Opera House was mainly used as a movie



theater. However, in 1979, the city decided to



restore the Opera House to its original



grandeur, and this restoration was completed



in 1984. The cost was 4.5 million dollars.



Today, the Wheeler Opera House is on the



National Registrar of Historical Places.





Many events, such as lectures, concerts, plays,



films, and musicals are held at The Wheeler



Opera House today. You can see Broadway



shows, jazz concerts, country and rock



concerts, and even children’s theater here.



Any type of cultural event you can imagine



is held here – and shows are scheduled



throughout the year. Locals consider the



Wheeler Opera House the ‘crown jewel of Aspen.



’ Nationwide, it is considered a world class theater



– and with the detailed woodwork it is certainly a



sight to behold!





The Opera House is still in its original location



on Hyman Avenue, in the heart of downtown



Aspen. You can call to find out what events are



planned, and to purchase tickets. Remember



that this is a popular place, and shows do sell



out quickly – so purchase your tickets as early



as possible. You should also be aware that



children under the age of three years old are



not permitted for live performances, unless the



performance is for children specifically.



Cameras and recording devices are not



permitted for performances.





The Wheeler Opera House can also be rented



for a variety of special occasions and events,



such as parties, receptions, weddings,



conferences, and seminars. Events such as



these are usually held on the second floor,



where guests will enjoy a breathtaking view of



Aspen Mountain, as well as the city.


Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Aspen Nightlife – How to Find the Entertainment




No matter what time of year it is when you visit



Aspen, there is always something going on –



even in the off season. The town is small, but



there are usually several types of entertainment



offered each evening in different parts of the



small town. Generally, you won’t have to search



too hard to find some entertainment – but it is



better to know exactly what is going on all over



town, so you can choose the Aspen nightlife



that best suits your interests.





First, call the Chamber of Commerce in Aspen



a few months before your trip if possible. Ask



them what events are planned for the time



period that you will be there. Events are usually



scheduled well in advance, and finding out



about these events well in advance will not only



help you to better make your plans, but it will



also allow you to purchase needed tickets in



advance. Nothing will be more disappointing



than arriving in Aspen and finding out that your



favorite band is in town for a sold out show!





Events can come up at the last minute as well.



Upon your arrival to your lodge or hotel, ask the



concierge about events that will be taking place



during your stay. If you have already contacted



the Chamber of Commerce, you will know most



of what is going on around town – but there may



be a few surprises in store for you.





Don’t forget to check with the Chamber of



Commerce offices in nearby towns and villages!



Snowmass is a village that almost seems to



be a part of Aspen – but it isn’t. Contact the



Snowmass town hall to find out what events



are scheduled in the village during your visit.





Have a plan before you arrive in Aspen. Use



Internet resources, as well as the information



that you learn from the various Chambers of



Commerce and your lodge to plan your daytime



and night time activities while you will be in



Aspen. Again, there is always something to do



in Aspen, and if you don’t plan ahead, you will



waste a lot of time trying to decide what you



want to do.





While you want to go in with a plan, leave a



day or two open – with no plans. Use these



days for shopping expeditions or simply take a



quiet walk through the quiet Victorian



neighborhoods. Go to a restaurant that isn’t in



your plans, or spend some time in the Great



Room at your lodge. There is always



something to do…but sometimes, it is nice to



have nothing to do as well!


Aspen Nightlife – Getting Around




After a day on the slopes, you may be



wondering what there is to do for the rest of the



evening. Well, don’t use up all of your energy,



and leave the slopes early enough to get in a



short nap – you will need all of the energy you



can muster for the Aspen nightlife. No matter



how much skiing you get in or how many of



the runs you have mastered, you have not truly



experienced Aspen until you venture out after



dark!





Aspen has three basic areas: downtown, the



West end, and the East end. The town is



remarkably small, considering how many



people venture here each season – but



surprisingly, everyone and everything just fits.



The town is actually small enough to leave



your car parked at your lodge or hotel and walk



anywhere that you want to go. In fact, this is



recommended.





Not everyone pays heed to this advice, which



can make driving around and parking very



difficult. You can also take a free shuttle from



one mountain to another, take the Roaring Fork



Transit Authority Bus, or go to the Rubey Park



Transportation Center to get a ride anywhere in



the valley.





Don’t worry about getting lost. The town is well



laid out. Starting on the West end, you will find



a quiet Victorian neighborhood. While this is a



residential district, where locals live, you will



also find many hotels and condos on the West



end, particularly on Main Street. You will also



find the Aspen Meadows Conference Center



and Hotel. This is a 40-acre area where you



will also find the Aspen Institute, the Music Tent,



the Harris Concert Hall, the Paepcke Auditorium,



the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies,



the Hallam Lake Nature Preserve, and the



Aspen Center for Physics.





In the East end of Aspen you will find another



residential area, as well as the Roaring Fork



River and the Aspen Club and Spa. The East



end features more forests than the West end,



which has been developed a great deal more.



Between the West End and the East End, you



will find downtown Aspen. Downtown is where



most of the action is. Featuring old Victorian



buildings, downtown Aspen boasts pubs,



restaurants, shops, and everything else you



could ever possibly need – all housed in



beautiful historical landmark buildings.





Down the valley a ways, you will find Snowmass



Village. To the west, you will also find Roaring



Fork Valley. These two villages are



compliments of Aspen, and you should take



the time to visit them as well.


Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Aspen Nightlife – Aspen Recreation Center




While the Aspen Recreation Center closes just



before 9pm, there is quite a bit of enjoyment to be



had here after a day on the slopes. If you get there



right after leaving the slopes, and eat a late dinner



– after the center closes – you will have plenty of



time to enjoy what the ARC has to offer.





The climbing walls at the center are the biggest



attraction. The ARC features approximately 3100 feet



of climbing walls for your enjoyment. There is also a



3-D climbing tower with more than 25 routes and four



auto belays.





Another nice feature at the Aspen Recreation Center



is the pool area. The James E. Moore Pool area



features two pools. One pool is 25 yards in length



and features six lanes, while the other pool is for



recreation and has a two story slide, a lazy river, and



spray features. You will also find a dry sauna, a steam



room, and hot tubs in the pool area.





The Lewis Ice Arena is also located at the Aspen



Recreation Center. Completed in the Spring of 2003,



the arena features an NHL regulation size skating



surface, grandstand seating for 450, a skate shop,



locker rooms, and shower rooms. Public skating,



skating lessons, figure skating, youth and adult



hockey, and skating shows are available. You can



also host private parties at the arena. High altitude



training is also offered here.





You will also find cardio and weight rooms at the



center, and many fitness classes are also offered.



The Aspen Recreation Center hosts many off-site



activities in the Aspen area as well, such as golf,



tennis, climbing, aquatics, sailing, skateboarding,



ceramics classes, baseball, softball, soccer,



hockey, and various camps.





Babysitting services are available at the center as



well. This place is a great way to wrap up a day of



activity and wind down before your evening meal.



Again, the Aspen Recreation Center closes just



before 9pm, so make sure you head there right after



leaving the slopes for the day.





Admission for guests is $13 for youths and $15 for



adults. Admission includes access to the climbing



towers, swimming pool area, ice skating rink, weight



room, cardio room, adult fitness classes, water



aerobics, climbing wall and playhouse, and tennis



courts. The Aspen Recreation Center is a great place



for every member of the family. Call ahead to find out



about any planned events that are going on for even



more entertainment options.


Aspen Nightlife – Harris Concert Hal




There is always something going on in Aspen,



Colorado and the Aspen nightlife is very active.



You can find a wide variety of things to do – but



if you want a little culture, you should definitely



find out what events are planned at the Harris



Concert Hall.





At the Harris Concert Hall, you will find



everything from Piano Recitals to Rock-n-Roll



Concerts. Events are planned well in advance,



so you should be able to find out what concerts



and events are scheduled to coincide with your



Aspen vacation.





The Harris Concert Hall is located in the West



end of Aspen, in a quaint residential



neighborhood. Due to parking and traffic



problems, you should strongly consider



walking to the concert hall. It is a short ten



minute walk from the downtown area. Other



transportation options include biking or taking



the bus. When there are events at the concert,



it is very difficult to find parking.





The Aspen Music Festival and School were



founded in 1949 by Walter and Elizabeth



Paepcke from Chicago. Many music



professionals train here and all of the school



and festival performances take place in the



Harris Concert Hall, which seats over 2000



people.





You should definitely try to visit Aspen during



the Music Festival. This takes place over a nine



week period in the summer, and there are



usually more than 200 planned events. People



from all over the world come to the Aspen



Music Festival, so be sure that you make your



plans and reservations early!





Another exciting event that takes place at the



Harris Concert Hall is the Aspen Film Festival.



This festival takes place three times each year.



The Aspen Shortsfest is held in the Spring. The



Aspen Filmfest is held during the Fall, and the



Aspen Academy Screenings are held during the



Winter. Again, people come from all over the



world for these events, so make your plans



early.





The Harris Concert Hall is full of history, even



though the newest section of it wasn’t built



until recently. This is a major part of Aspen’s



history and culture, and you should try to attend



at least one event at the Harris Concert Hall



while you are in Aspen. Most events take place



in the evening; however there are also events



that take place during the day. You can check



with your lodge or hotel to find out what events



are planned at the Concert Hall each day. Also



inquire about the need to purchase advance



tickets for specific events.


Monday, September 16, 2013

Aspen Nightlife




Finding things to do in Aspen, Colorado during the



day isn’t difficult – get out on the slopes and ski or



enjoy one of the other winter sports that you love.



At night, however, Aspen really comes to life with



Aspen nightlife! No matter how old or young you are,



there is something to do in Aspen twenty-four hours



a day, seven days a week.





Music and dancing are the biggest Aspen nightlife



attractions, but there is more to do than just that –



so if you aren’t quite old enough to get into the



various bars and clubs in the area, don’t think that



you will be bored at night – you won’t be! Start by



finding out what activities are planned for the



evening at your lodge or hotel. Most lodges and



hotels have events planned throughout the season



– and this is a good place to start finding things to



do after the slopes have closed for the day.





Shopping in Aspen is another highlight. There are



many galleries and specialty shops that you won’t



find in your own hometown. Take advantage of this.



Most shops are open after the slopes have closed



for the day, and many stay open late because they



understand that you want to spend your daylight



hours out on the slopes.





If you aren’t old enough for the club scene, take



advantage of the teen nights that are offered by many



of the resorts. These are safe fun nights for teens,



which parents will approve of. Teens also enjoy the



offerings at many of the spas. Spas aren’t just for



adults. Enjoy the skin treatments, massages,



saunas, and hot tubs. Some resorts also have game



rooms for the teens and younger kids.





If you are old enough for the bars and clubs – finding



something to do won’t be hard at all. Again, find out



what is happening in the evening at your lodge or



hotel first. If you aren’t interested, hit the streets.



Almost everything is within walking distance in Aspen,



and anything that is out of walking distance is



accessible by bus or taxi. If you will be drinking,



do not drive your car to the bar or club – find



alternate transportation.





The Aspen Recreation center has many planned



events throughout the season that are appropriate for



adults and kids. However, if you are planning to bring



the kids, but you want to enjoy some adult Aspen



nightlife as well, child care may be available through


Aspen Nightlife – Winterskol




Since Aspen is a wintertime playground for so



many people, it is only fitting that everyone in



Aspen during the month of January participates



in Winterskol. This is literally a celebration of



winter, cold, and snow – which is a great deal



of what makes Aspen, well, Aspen! Winterskol



is the ultimate Aspen party.





Winterskol is held during the month of January



each year, and it is the wildest winter



celebration you will ever experience. The



highlight of Winterskol is the Canine Fashion



Show, where pets are dressed up in crazy



clothing, such as miniature bridal gowns.



Winterskol has been an Aspen tradition for



more than fifty years – and it will continue for



at least another fifty! The first Winterskol



celebration was held in 1951.





During Winterskol, more than 40 events are



scheduled in the downtown area, Aspen



Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk



Mountain, and Snowmass Mountain. The



entire area gets involved in the activities.



Winterskol is a celebration of Aspen’s Nordic



ancestry, as well as a celebration of winter.



While most events are scheduled in advance,



Winterskol also brings several surprises as



well. You just never know what you will find at



the Winterskol celebration – until you are there.





Favorite traditional activities include the Canine



Fashion Show, Winter sculpt, the Buttermilk



Uphill Race, and Snowmass Splash. Don’t



miss the torchlight descent and the fireworks



display over Aspen Mountain. Don’t miss the



unique competitions happening all over town.



There is constant live entertainment all around



town as well. If you are planning a ski vacation,



and you want to have the time of your life –



your destination should be Aspen, and your



arrival date should coincide with the start of



Winterskol.





Winterskol is an ongoing week long party with



something for everyone. Amusement,



entertainment, parties, and celebration are top



priorities during the week of Winterskol. You



have to experience Winterskol at least once in



your lifetime – and after you have been once,



you will be back. Winterskol is a celebration



that is comparable with Mardi Gras in New



Orleans – but a lot safer, and in many



opinions, more enjoyable.





As they do for Mardi Gras, people come from



all over the world for Winterskol. Event



packages are available, but all of the lodges,



hotels, motels, condos, cabins, and



campgrounds sell out early. Make sure that you



book lodging for Winterskol well in advance,



and take advantage of the packages that the



various lodges offer. Packages typically



include lodging, airfare, rental cars, and



other things that you may require as well.


Tuesday, September 03, 2013

Forget Your Ex By Doing One Exercise

As your eyes move from left to right reading every word of this article, start to realize that forgetting your ex is not an easy process. Are you still remembering your ex? May be that's why you picked up this article. But I want you to STOP and start to realize how wonderful it will be to forget your ex. Picture some other time in the future where you will feel happy with new life may be you will have a new relationship. Looking back, remembering the time you were having problems with your ex, you will not believe how easy it was to " get over ex.Now here comes some goodies, an exercise that will blow your mind, it is something you have never heard before that will take you to the wonderful future. This exercise is design for you to clear your ex memories that are hurting you right now by putting a new code (a pattern in the brain). After doing this exercise you are going to feel better and more energetic.You know, bad ex memories drain your mind to work properly. You can't think nor do act right and you can't even get a new love because of no existing creature in your mind that keeps blocking you from doing important things in your life.

Download  from © Dreamstime.comLet's do the exercise now, oh I just remember something here. What we are going to do is to break the code. What I mean is this, we are going to change what we have been programmed to remember about our ex. So by breaking this code we will forget our ex. I know you are eagerly waiting to do this exercise now lets start.I want you to imagine being in a movie theater watching a picture of your ex, this is a still picture (no movement) see him or her from head to toe, see every thing about him or her. Now as you see the picture, I want you to put a small picture (small as a dot) in front of your ex. Then make your picture bigger and brighter until it covers your ex picture. After you've done the first time does it again but much faster. Do as many times as possible at every time make your picture brighter and do it faster.By doing this exercise you will reduce the importance of your ex memory in your mind. It may seem like a stupid exercise but it is powerful in the subconscious level. The memory in your brain about him or her will be different. So next time when you start to remember your ex your mind will read a different experience which will not be as painful as it is now. For most people the ex lover will be insignificant.

 After practicing this exercise your vision about the world will change and you will become a better person.Sincerely,Timeo Busyanya,