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Aspen Ice Spectacular 2017

The star-studded special performance at the Lewis Ice Arena featured past Olympians and other top skaters matched with members of the local Revolutions Skating Club.

02/15/2017 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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Art Wave Open House 2016

Guests shopped contemporary art works for sale to benefit the Buddy Program at a private home in Woody Creek.

02/15/2017 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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Freedom Service Dogs Benefit 2016

Decorative Materials and Brewster McLeod Architects co-hosted cocktails at the Caribou Club to benefit the nonprofit, which pairs trained canines and people with disabilities.

02/15/2017 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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Odd Molly Grand Opening

The Swedish clothier held an in-store party to fête its Aspen grand opening.

02/15/2017 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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Galerie Maximillian Holiday Party 2016

Galerie Maximillian rang in the season with good cheer at its annual fine art fête.

02/15/2017 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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Action in Africa 2nd Annual Holiday Party

The nonprofit, which provides vital resources for Ugandans in need, took over Bootsy Bellows for its annual benefit with help from a crew of Aspen High School students.

02/15/2017 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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The 2017 Shitkickers Ball

An Aspen tradition, revelers dressed in their best Western garb filled the Hotel Jerome ballroom for an evening of hootin’ and hollerin’.

02/15/2017 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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The Aspen Institute Holiday Party

Former National Public Radio journalist Michele Norris, who joined the Institute last fall, spoke about her Race Card Project.

02/15/2017 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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Charles Cunniffe Architects Holiday Celebration

This annual in-office party is always a well-attended and festive affair.

02/15/2017 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

Dear Readers

Editor’s Note: Midwinter/Spring Issue 2017

Editor-in-Chief Cindy Hirschfeld reflects on her graduation from Aspen's first Citizens Academy.

02/15/2017 By Cindy Hirschfeld

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AMFS Encore Reception for Renée Fleming

The Aspen Music Festival and School and Aspen Sojourner co-hosted a cocktail party after the renowned soprano'’s performance at the Benedict Music Tent.

11/27/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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Cos Bar 40th Anniversary Party

The luxury cosmetics retailer, which debuted in Aspen in 1976, marked a major milestone this summer with a grand 40th anniversary celebration.

11/27/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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Balentine Collection International's Ana Maria Delgado Reception

The evening welcomed the designer for her debut of Anamar handwoven silks in the showroom.

11/27/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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Wilderness Workshop’s Wildfest

With Aspen Sojourner as a proud sponsor, the inaugural fundraiser attracted scores of environmental supporters to the late Hunter S. Thompson’s Owl Farm in Woody Creek for live music, food, art, and a walk through the labyrinth.

11/27/2016 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

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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