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What, Where, When - 3 Things To Do Around Aspen this week: July 17-23, 2017

7/16/2017

Summer, my favorite season!   If you are not familiar with this site, each week I take a look at events and happenings in The Valley and choose three things that look adventurous from Aspen down to Glenwood Springs. Here are my picks of the week: Free Concert at Willits Town Center/Triangle Park, Bluegrass Sunday @ Sundeck Aspen, and get out and try some amazing fly fishing.

Basalt: Wild Mountain @ Willits Town Center | Wednesday, July 19, 2017 | 6:00 PM
Basalt Summer Concert Series is hopping! Head on over to Willits Town Center/Triangle Park and listen to bluegrass band, Wild Mountain. The concern is FREE so just bring your blanky and picnic basket and hang out and hear some tunes.    Starting in August, this changes to Basalt Lions Park!

Wild Mountain is a six-piece folk rock band out of Colorado, mixing Celtic-Irish melodies and rhythms with American heartland Bluegrass music. They are currently touring throughout the United States performing their special blend of “Greengrass” music at festivals, theaters, venues, private parties, and town concert series. The band’s dynamic live “Greengrass” performances appeal to the Celtic heart and Bluegrass soul of both young and old alike.

Aspen: Bluegrass Sundays @ Sundeck | NOON - 3 PM
Sunday, July 23 will feature the Rattlesnakes.    Take the gondola up and enjoy the views, great music and good people watching!   Guaranteed to have a great time! Plenty of seating, hoola hoops, and food.

Fly Fishing
If you have not gone out and tried fly fishing in this valley - it is a MUST!   The quietness of it is amazing and since you are among the best rivers in the country, it will be an amazing experience.   There are shops all over the valley from Aspen - Glenwood, but I highly recommend Crystal Fly Shop 1087 Highway 133 in Carbondale. They have waders, license, shoes- everything there, so just bring yourself and your wallet.   Choose from plenty of guided trips and experience all of the local gems with your private angler. From what I can gather, they have a partnership with the Crystal River Conservancy and have access to some great spots that otherwise is deemed as off limits. Besides wading, they also offer float trips - you pick what’s right for you!

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What, Where, When - 3 Things To Do Around Aspen this week: July 9-16, 2017

7/9/2017

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Summer, my favorite season!   If you are not familiar with this site, each week I take a look at events and happenings in The Valley and choose three things that look adventurous from Aspen down to Glenwood Springs. Here are my picks of the week: Dave Chappelle Show, Snowmass Free Concert Series, and my second favorite dog, Snoopy, is featured in a musical at Theatre Aspen.

Aspen: Dave Chappelle @ Belly Up | Tuesday, July 11, 2017 | 6:00 PM
There are still tickets for sale for the early show @ 6:00 pm!
Show is 18+ Price:  $195 GA / $295 Seated

Dave Chappelle is a comedian whose Comedy Central show, Chappelle's Show, became a smash hit in the early 2000s.

Dave Chappelle began making appearances in films such as Robin Hood: Men In Tights and Half Baked in the mid-1990s. In 2003, Chappelle landed his own show on Comedy Central, Chappelle's Show. He received two Emmy Award nominations for the wildly popular and controversial show, which frequently addressed race relations. In 2006, he abruptly quit the show and moved to a farm in Ohio.

Dave Chappelle decided to forgo college to start a stand-up career in New York City. By the early 1990s, he had begun earning accolades for his work in comedy. He made his film debut in Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) and became the youngest comedian to be featured on the HBO special Comic Relief VI (1994). 1

1 Biography.com

Snowmass: Deaf Camp Benefit Concert @ Fanny Hill | Saturday, July 15, 2017 | 2-9 PM
The Deaf Camp Benefit is an annual celebration for the Aspen Camp of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Locals and visitors join together for fun under the sun on the slopes of Snowmass. Great music, delicious food, and beautiful scenery add up to an amazing day…all for a great cause. This year’s event will be extra special as it is Aspen Camp’s 50th Anniversary!

Deaf Camp Benefit, originally known as the Deaf Camp Picnic, was established in the 60’s with the help of John Denver, Jimmy Buffet, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and the likes to support the great things Aspen Camp does for Deaf and hard of hearing kids.
All proceeds from this event go to Aspen Camp, a 501(c)3 non-profit whose focus is on honoring the Deaf Community through education, experiences, and networking. Learn more about Aspen Camp, Deaf Culture, why they use an asterisk, and/or American Sign Language at www.aspencamp.org.

Schedule
1:00 PM – Doors Open
2:00 PM – Timbermill
3:00 PM – Rich Ganson with special guest David Starr
4:30 PM – Starwood with special guest Mack Bailey
6:00 PM- 50th Anniversary special celebration with Aspen Camp campers
7:00 PM- Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real

Cost is FREE, but donations are encouraged to benefit the Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Aspen: The World According To Snoopy @ Theatre Aspen/Hurst Theatre | July 13 & 14, 2017 | 6:00 PM
A new musical featuring Charles Schulz's iconic “Peanuts” characters Charlie Brown, Sally, Peppermint Patty, Lucy, Linus and Woodstock, under the guidance of that consummate showman Snoopy, as they sing and dance their way through witty philosophies about love and life as only The Peanuts gang can. In addition to a beloved score featuring songs like "Just One Person,” "Edgar Allan Poe,” and "Poor Sweet Baby," this revusical introduces a new song for Sally with music by award-winning composer Larry Grossman (Minnie's Boys, Goodtime Charley) and lyrics by award-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown Broadway Revival, Big Fish, Addam’s Family). With fresh orchestrations and a revised book, audiences can expect The Peanuts characters to dance into their hearts more than ever before!   Based on the comic strip “PEANUTS” by Charles M. Schulz

ALL AGES - 4+

Show Run is July 13-August 15, 2017. Key dates include:

Preview Shows: July, 13: 7:30 PM & July, 14: 3:00 PM
Cost for Preview tickets: $25-$39

Opening Night Tickets: July 14 | 7 PM
Opening Night Tickets: $100.00
Opening night tickets grant you access to the Opening Night Party (starting at 6pm) followed by the performance (starting at 7pm). Opening Night Party includes hors d'oeuvres and drinks. At intermission, toast the opening of The World According to Snoopy and nibble on desserts!

Buy Tickets Here

Shows are at the Hurst Theatre: 470 RIO GRANDE PLACE, ASPEN, CO 81611

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What, Where, When - July 4, 2017 Roarking Fork Valley Celebrations

7/2/2017

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Lots of fun things going on for Independence Day.   Below is a listing for July 4 activities in the Valley from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.   Unfortunately, due to dry weather, fireworks have been cancelled; however, plenty of other fun happenings listed below as well as some transportation tips!

Aspen: July 4, 2017 Celebrations @ Aspen, CO | All Day
Lots of things going on in Aspen, check out all the listings below!

31st Annual Boogies Buddy Race @ Rio Grande Park | 7:00 AM
Boogies Buddy Race is one of the most widely anticipated activities of the Fourth of July week in Aspen. The event will take place on the morning of July 4th, with a 5-mile USA Track & Field certified competitive race and a 1-mile Family and Canine run/walk.

7 AM registration
8 AM 5-mile race
8:30 AM 1-mile family and canine walk

Cost: $50 for adults, $60 race-day registration. $15 for kids under 16 or $90 family rate for the 1-mile walk.

Red Brick Bike Decorating @ Paepcke Park | 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Join the Red Brick Center for the Arts at Paepcke Park for 4th of July themed bike decorating!
FREE to participate!

17th Annual “America’s Birthday Carnival" @ Paepcke Park | 10 AM - 2 PM
Early Learning Center’s kids’ carnival in Paepcke Park featuring carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, snow cones, balloon animals, live music, silent auction, and BBQ lunch.

Old Fashioned Fourth of July PARADE | 11 AM
Parade Begins on Main Street

AVSC Annual 4th of July Picnic @ Koch Lumber Park (corner of Garmisch & Cooper Ave.) | NOON
Head on over to AVSC’s picnic following the parade for a festive time in the park with live music by Steve Lizard And His All Reptile Orchestra, test your rodeo skills by riding a mechanical bull and eat delicious BBQ.

Purchase tickets here to avoid lines.
Cost: $20 Adults; $10 for kids 10 & under

The Aspen Music Festival and School’s FREE Fourth of July Concert @ Benedict Music Tent | 4 PM
FREE concert conducted by Lawrence Isaacson playing patriotic favorites.

J. S. SMITH/SOUSA: The Star-Spangled Banner
BERNSTEIN/GRUNDMAN: Overture to Candide
JAMES BECKEL: Liberty for All
SOUSA: The Liberty Bell
JAMES KESSLER: Hudson River Rhapsody
SOUSA: El Capitan
GOULD: Yankee Doodle
LOWDEN: Armed Forces Salute
BERNSTEIN: Selections from West Side Story

“Dancing In The Streets” @ Mill Street/Cooper Ave. Mall | 6 PM - 10:30 PM
FREE community street dance and concert
Starting off with locals favorite Brothers Keeper @ 6 PM
DJ Naka G & Glow in the Dark Fun @ 8:30 - 10:30 PM
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Fun for entire family! Will also have face painters, yard games & more!

TRANSPORTATION TIPS:

Parking in Aspen will be EXTREMELY limited. Ride the FREE in-town bus, walk or bike.
FREE parking will be available at the Brush Creek Park & Ride (Intercept Lot) with free and frequent bus service to and from Aspen.
If you are headed to town from down valley/Snowmass leave early - busses will be full!

Snowmass: July 4, 2017 Celebrations @ Base Village | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Bring your blankys and picnic baskets and listen to DJ Berkel Beats spinnin’ tunes while attendees can play frisbee, soccer, horseshoes, whiffle ball, and life-sized jenga. Complimentary sweet treats from The Sled will be serving mini brownies, pies, strawberry shortcake, ice cream, churros, and more.
Due to dry weather, fireworks in Snowmass are cancelled!

Glenwood Springs: July 4, 2017 Celebrations @ Two Rivers Park | 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Head on over to Two Rivers Park for a family fun time with music by Mannequin the Band, games, contests, and food from many local vendors. The Symphony in the Valley will conclude the event with an 8 PM performance. The event ends at 10 PM.

Transportation will be tricky!   Shuttle busses will be provided, starting at 4:45 PM taking event-goers from Glenwood Springs High School to the parking lot on 7th.   Parking at the GSHS, walking or biking are strongly encouraged as parking near Two Rivers Park will be very limited.

Glenwood Springs: July 4, 2017 Lions Club Fun Run @ Two Rivers Park, Bandshell | 8:00 AM
The Glenwood Springs Lions Club will hold their annual Firekracker 4K run starting at 8 AM.   Registration starts at 7:00 AM. Cost: Adults $20 / Race Day $25   | Kids 17 and under $10 / Race Day $15.

Stay for the United States Air Force jet fly-over which will include 2 F-16’s at precisely 10:45 am!

Carbondale: July 4, 2017 4th of July Parade @ Main Street | 10:30 AM
Carbondale’s 38th annual kids parade - march in costume, decorate your bike, wear your uniform, play an instrument or do a routine. Parade route will be down Main Street, ending in Sopris Park.

Carbondale: July 4, 2017 Pool Party @ Sopris Park | 11 AM
After the parade head on over to the John M. Fleet Swimming pool and enjoy free ice cream and watermelon after the parade. Also enjoy games, food, live music, and more!

Have fun everyone and be safe!

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