People & Places

Aspen Junior Hockey’s Stirling Cup All-Star Weekend

Festivities included a game between Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars alums and a reception at the home of Robert and Lexie Potamkin.

11/27/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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'Harry and Snowman' Benefit Screening

Aspen native Karin Reid Offield invited a special audience to a reception and advance screening of her award-winning documentary at the Wheeler Opera House.

11/27/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

People & Places

A Dog Day Afternoon 2016

Both pups and people celebrated on a hot summer day with fun and games in support of Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter.

11/27/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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Tour de Rump 2016

For almost three decades, the annual adventure has pitted teams of local cyclists against each other in a zany scavenger hunt and trivia contest.

11/27/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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ACES Evening on the Lake 2016

An annual benefit for the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies,’ the enchanting Evening on the Lake included a farm-to table dinner, a talk by conservation scientist M. Sanjayan, and moonlit boat rides.

11/27/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

People & Places

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s 'Dancing with the Aspen Stars' 2016

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s annual summer gala, this year at the St. Regis Aspen Resport, featured local celebrities, good-natured competition, Vegas showgirls, and a rousing dance party.

11/27/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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Something Independent's 6th Annual Wright Award

Plus, anecdotes from the Roaring Fork Valley locals involved: Corbeaux Clothing and The Whole Works.

10/31/2016 By Katie Shapiro

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ACES' 15th Annual Harvest Party

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies' Rock Bottom Ranch played host to an idyllic autumn afternoon.

10/17/2016

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9th Annual Marshall Direct Fund Reception

Taliban kidnap victim Shahbaz Taseer traveled from Pakistan to share his harrowing story.

08/30/2016

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LivAspen Art Sound & Color Opening Reception

The summer exhibition featured the work of 11 local artists.

08/17/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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Aspen Board of Realtors Kickoff Party

The preview for the 32nd annual Golf Scholarship Classic was held at the Hotel Jerome.

08/17/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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WindWalkers Kentucky Derby Party

Holly McLain’s Rumble Ridge Ranch played host to a benefit for the fundraised for the therapeutic riding and learning center.

08/17/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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Aspen Sojourner's Faces of Aspen 2016

Local business leaders featured in the second annual special section feted our summer issue with a party at the Aspen Design Room.

08/17/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation Summer Soirée

Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation kicked-off its 125th Anniversary celebration at The Little Nell on July 12.

08/15/2016 Photography by Steve Mundinger

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The Balvenie Tasting with William Grant & Sons

A three-course luncheon at Jimmy’s restaurant during the Food & Wine Classic was sponsored by the distiller to sample its single-malt Scotch whisky.

07/20/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

People & Places

Food & Wine Classic in Aspen 2016

The annual and ultimate culinary celebration drew sold-out scores of passholders to its five Grand Tastings for sipping, sampling, and socializing.

07/20/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

People & Places

Aspen Club Remodel Demolition Party

The official start of the much-anticipated renovation was celebrated with one last hurrah at "The Club."

07/20/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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The "It" Party of Food & Wine Weekend: Infinite Monkey Theorem's "Wine at the Mine"

The Denver-based winery's annual party stands out among a crowded scene of culinary celebrations.

06/22/2016 By Katie Shapiro

People & Places

Après Ski Cocktail Classic 2016

Aspen Sojourner helped sponsor this homage to artisan spirits with three booze-soaked days of grand tastings, mixologist demos, cocktail-paired dinners, and pub crawls.

05/20/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

Movers and Shakers

People & Places - Holiday 2015

Photos from parties, fundraisers, and the most memorable social fêtes in the valley.

11/01/2015 By Michael Miracle

Party Pictures

Aspen Junior Hockey’s Stirling Cup All-Star Weekend

'Harry and Snowman' Benefit Screening

A Dog Day Afternoon 2016

Tour de Rump 2016

ACES Evening on the Lake 2016

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s 'Dancing with the Aspen Stars' 2016

Something Independent's 6th Annual Wright Award

ACES' 15th Annual Harvest Party

9th Annual Marshall Direct Fund Reception

LivAspen Art Sound & Color Opening Reception

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