People & Places

6th Annual World Vision Aspen Invitational Bike Ride Fundraiser

World Vision launched a weekend of special events around the summer cycling event, which raised funds for the Zambia Bikes and Loan Project, at the Limelight Hotel.

11/27/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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Bash for the Buddies 2016

The Buddy Program’s 17th annual benefit gala brought beach vibes to host Lenny “Boogie” Weinglass’s Merry-Go-Ranch.

11/27/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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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

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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

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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

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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