Calendar of Events

The 58th Wintersköl Celebration Date(s): 01/14/10 - 01/17/10 Details: Wintersköl, Aspen's annual toast to winter, celebrates its 58th anniversary. From a wild and wacky Canine Fashion Show to the infamous Wintersköl Parade, Wintersköl sums up the character of Aspen. Wintersköl features more than 40 events in downtown Aspen and at all four ski areas: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass Mountain. Favorites include the Canine Fashion Show, the Buttermilk Uphill Race, Wintersculpt, and a spectacular torchlight descent and fireworks over Aspen Mountain.There are always a few surprises, too. Wintersköl dates back to a quiet January in 1951 when local Aspenites decided to celebrate Aspen's unique Nordic lifestyle with an eclectic weekend of festivities - mostly floorshows at local taverns. As Aspen has grown and evolved into a world-class resort, Wintersköl has matured into an elaborate, well-organized event with major corporate sponsors and international talent. But the celebration retains its purpose as a week of fun in the snow for residents and visitors. 2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Subject to change) WEDNESDAY 1/13/2010 6:00-8:00 p.m.: Aspen Institute Dinner Discussion "Why Goethe? Why 1949? Why Aspen?" Aspen Meadows Restaurant -- "Something very strange happened in Aspen in the summer 1949 (exactly sixty years ago). Even though there were very few hotel rooms, 2000 people came here. They came from every state except for two, and they came from 11 different countries. Come find out who came; what they were so "worked up" about, and why Time Magazine featured this unusual meeting in Aspen, Colorado as its cover story on July 11,1949! After seeing this multi-media presentation, you will have a new understanding of the "big bang" that caused Aspen to be the unique spiritual, cultural, intellectual and recreational center that it is today. Narrated by Steve Wickes, an Associate Director at the Aspen Institute. Join us at the Aspen Institute for dinner and to learn more! Tickets $50 for Aspen Institute and ACRA members/$60 for non-members. To register, call Beth Slater at the Aspen Institute 970-544-7914. For more information, name or urlwww.aspeninstitute.org/aspenevents. THURSDAY 1/14/2010 Winterskol Officially Begins Noon-1:30 p.m.: ACRA Opening Luncheon The St. Regis Aspen -- Tickets $40 for members/$50 for non-members. For tickets ACRA, 970-925-1940 4:00 p.m.: Anderson Ranch Arts Center's "Wintersculpt" Aspen Mall Area -- Snow sculpture competition. Anderson Ranch selects six teams to participate in this intense 48 hour snow sculpture competition. Each team receives a participation fee and cash prizes are awarded to the top three sculptures. Teams often work around the clock on Thursday and Friday of the event to transform their 8' x 8'x 8' snow cubes into freestanding creations. By Saturday afternoon, the completed sculptures are judged by a panel of independent community members based on creativity, technical execution, and compliance to rules. Anderson Ranch, 970-923-3182 or Anderson Ranch Arts Center 6:00 p.m.: Special AAM Wintersköl/Soupsköl events Aspen Art Museum -- Fish On: A Public Program about Fishing Flies and Fly Tying Internationally-renowned for fly fishing, the Roaring Fork Valley provides inspiration for artist Claire Fontaine's sculpture Passe-Partout (Aspen-Leurre), a new sculpture with associations to fishing flies used in the rivers of Colorado. This public program brings together individuals from the Valley who make their living designing, tying, and fishing with flies. Soup's On: A Soupsköl Preview with Chef Clark Church. Join 3-time Soupsköl competition winner Chef Clark Church of Garnish Café for a preview taste of Friday night's Soupsköl celebration! Aspen Art Museum, 970-925-8050 or www.aspenartmuseum.org 7 p.m.: "Surfing 50 States" and Surfwear Competition Wheeler Opera House -- Film about two early-20's Aussies who travel to America to find surfing opportuniteseverywhere they go. Wear your most outlandish beach costume to the screening for a chance to win $200! Free Admission. Wheeler Opera House, 970-920-5770 or www.wheeleroperahouse.com 9:00 p.m.: Keller Williams Concert Belly Up Aspen -- Singer/song writer/guitarist. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets in advance $32. Day of $35. For tickets, 970-544-9800 or www.bellyupaspen.com FRIDAY 1/15/2010 8:00 a.m.: Anderson Ranch Arts Center's "Wintersculpt" Aspen Mall Area -- Sculpting continues. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: Anderson Ranch Arts Center's "Kidsculpt" Aspen Mill Street Mall -- Snow sculpture competition. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Men's Health & Women's Health at Aspen Wintersköl The Ultimate Party in The Snow--Check out our schedule of events and carve your trail through Aspen Wintersköl 2010. Free and open to everyone. www.menshealth.com/winter 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., RECOVER: From your day on the slopes with tranquil spa services and new products to try in the Men's Health/Women's Health Sanctuary, Lower Gondola Plaza. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., LOUNGE: Between runs in the Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge featuring games, sweeps, and Internet Café, Upper Gondola Plaza 3:00-5:00 p.m., SIP: Beer and wine, munch on snacks and groove to the sounds of some of Aspen's hottest DJ's at our Après Ski Party, Upper Gondola Plaza 10:00 p.m., DANCE: At our annual Snow Jam concert featuring The Spazmatics at Aspen's Belly Up. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts after 10:00 p.m. Tickets prices-$20. 970-544-9800 or www.bellyupaspen.com 10:30 a.m.-noon: Apple Strudel Downhill Apple Strudel Trail, Aspen Highlands -- Free to everyone! All participants receive complimentary apple strudel with whip cream and a drink, and bragging rights at finish line! 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.: Snowmass Pub Crawl Snowmass Village & Snowmass Base Village, 970-922-2299. FREE Live Music: Big Hoss Grill -- featuring Brad Manosevitz, Acoustic Guitar The Sweet Life -- featuring DJ Dee O Gee Cirque Bar & Grill -- featuring Holy Smoke, Classic Rock Mountain Dragon -- featuring Tom Ressel, Acoustic Classic Rock 5:30-7:30 p.m.: "Soupsköl," 7th annual cook-off Cooper Ave. & Hunter St. Soup contest -- Restaurants offer a FREE sample of their soup. Public votes for their favorite. Free to everyone! To register ACRA, 970-925-1940 or www.aspenchamber.org 7:30 p.m.: Nathan McEuen and Friends Wheeler Opera House -- Son of John McEuen, string-master for The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Free Admission. 970-920-5770 or www.wheeleroperahouse.com 7:00 p.m.: 13-The Musical District Theatre, Aspen High School -- Tickets $22. $13 students 18 & under with school ID. For tickets call 970-920-5770 or www.aspenshowtickets.com. Theatre Aspen, 970-925-9313 or www.theatreaspen.org SATURDAY 1/16/2010 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Men's Health & Women's Health at Aspen Wintersköl The Ultimate Party in The Snow -- Check out our schedule of events and carve your trail through Aspen Wintersköl 2010. Free and open to everyone. www.menshealth.com/winter 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., RECOVER: From your day on the slopes with tranquil spa services and new products to try in the Men's Health/Women's Health Sanctuary, Lower Gondola Plaza. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., LOUNGE: Between runs in the Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge featuring games, sweeps, and Internet Café, Upper Gondola Plaza 3:00-5:00 p.m., SIP: Beer and wine, munch on snacks and groove to the sounds of some of Aspen's hottest DJ's at our Après Ski Party, Upper Gondola Plaza 7:30-9:30 p.m., WATCH: The Wintersköl Fireworks Display at our Little Nell viewing party, The Little Nell, RSVP required. Visit the Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge to RSVP by 5 p.m., space is limited 10:00-11:00 a.m.: Introduction to Skijoring with your Dog Aspen Animal Shelter -- Classroom education session prior to practical at Golf Course Noon-1:30 p.m.: Skijoring with your Dog: A Healthy, Safe Way to Exercise and Bond Together Aspen Golf Course -- Presented by the Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter. Popular in Scandinavian countries and pockets of the United States, skijoring is a sport that combines nordic skiing and dog sledding. This introduction will be led by Champian Racer Fritz Howard and will cover basic equipment, techniques to encourage your dog to pull, and how to skijor safely and responsibly on the trail. Equipment will be available for use at clinic or may be purchased at the Aspen Animal Shelter pet store, and Aspen Wags to Riches. Kicksledding demonstrations will be offered by Seth Sachson, Director of the Aspen Animal Shelter and shelter dog dog-sledder, and Ed Foran, two-time Iditarod finisher. Nordic skiing experience a plus but beginner's welcome. $40 suggested donation, proceeds to benefit Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. For more information and to register, Aspen Animal Shelter, 970-927-1771 or www.dogsaspen.com. 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. EPIC WinterFest Cooper Ave Mall 10 a.m.: Canine Fashion Show registration 11 a.m.: Canine Fashion Show 12 p.m.: Performance by the K9 Kings 1 p.m.: Music on The Mall featuring live performance by the US AirForce Drum & Bugle Corps and the El Jebel Shrine Pipe Band and other members of the Red, Plaid, and Blue Pipes and Drums 1 p.m.: Street Fair begins featuring Clowns, Face Painters, Kettle Korn, Cotton Candy 2-6 p.m.: Rocky Mountain Dee Jays 4-8:30 p.m.: Beer Garden at Bad Billy's 5:45 p.m.: Anderson Ranch to announce Wintersculpt winners 6 p.m.: Performance by Crystal Palace Productions 6:15-8 p.m.: Live Music by Jes Grew 6-8 p.m.: Complimentary hot chocolate & cookies around the Cooper Mall Fire Hearth 8 p.m.: Torchlight Descent 8:15 p.m.: Fireworks Extravaganza 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.: Wintersköl Public Skate Lewis Ice Arena -- Free admission. Aspen Recreation Center, 970-544-4100 4:00-5:00 p.m.: Public Skate Aspen Ice Garden -- Free Admission. 5:00-6:00 p.m.: Aspen Skating Club Wintersköl Skating Exhibition Aspen Ice Garden. 6:00 p.m.: "Wintersculpt" judging and awards Aspen Mall Area -- Judging at 4 p.m. Awards at 6 p.m. @ WinterFest 7:00 p.m.: 13-The Musical District Theatre, Aspen High School -- Tickets $22. $13 students 18 & under with school ID. For tickets call 970-920-5770 or www.aspenshowtickets.com. Theatre Aspen, 970-925-9313 or www.theatreaspen.org 8:00 p.m.: Torchlight Descent Aspen Mountain 8:15 p.m.: Fireworks Extravaganza Aspen Mountain 9:00 p.m.: The Punch Brothers Wheeler Opera House -- Bluegrass and acoustic music. Tickets $35. For tickets call 970-920-5770 or www.aspenshowtickets.com 10:00 p.m.: Tea Leaf Green with Elmwood Belly Up Aspen -- Tea Green Leaf, San Fancisco's psychedelic/jam band. Elmwood, the Southeast's energetic live performers with elements of rock, pop, funk, soul and jazz. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets in advance $18. Day of $20. For tickets, 970-544-9800 or www.bellyupaspen.com SUNDAY 1/17/2010 7:30 a.m.: Wintersköl Hike for Hope Uphill Race Buttermilk Mountain -- 6th Annual Family Charity Event, 100% of funds raised go to research a cure for Muscular Dystrophy. Reg. is $25 and DOES NOT include the pancake Breakfast at Cliffhouse. Day of registration will be from 6-7:15 am at Bumps Restaurant. Door prizes and a huge prize give-away, fun for all!! For more information and to pre-register, 970-925-6137 or www.hikeforhopeMD.com 8:00 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast $5 Cliff House Restaurant, Buttermilk Mountain 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Men's Health & Women's Health at Aspen Wintersköl The Ultimate Party in The Snow -- Check out our schedule of events and carve your trail through Aspen Wintersköl 2010. Free and open to everyone. www.menshealth.com/winter 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., RECOVER: From your day on the slopes with tranquil spa services and new products to try in the Men's Health/Women's Health Sanctuary, Lower Gondola Plaza. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., LOUNGE: Between runs in the Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge featuring games, sweeps, and Internet Café, Upper Gondola Plaza 3:00-5:00 p.m., SIP: Beer and wine, munch on snacks and groove to the sounds of some of Aspen's hottest DJ's at our Après Ski Party, Upper Gondola Plaza 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: Wintersköl at Aspen Highlands Village Aspen Highlands Village -- Free and open to everyone. For more information, The Ritz-Carlton Club Aspen Highlands, 970-429-2300. Includes: Kastle Demo Day featuring "Ski with Chris Davenport", 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Musical Entertainment, 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. "Ice Bar" on the patio of Willow Creek Bistro, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Featuring: Bobby Gleason, the Guinness Book of World Records holder for making the most cocktails in 1 hour; and David Mays, The Whiskey Professor Fashion Show, 1-2 p.m. Presented by SNOW Magazine Village LunchFest, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Featuring all the Aspen Highlands Village restaurants outdoors in main courtyard. Purchase great food and beverage specials. 9:00 p.m.: The Wailers: 40 Years of Fams Tours Belly Up Aspen -- Slow, funky rhythms and soulful bass characterize the Wailers' sound post-Bob Marley. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets in advance $30. Day of $33. For tickets, 970-544-9800 or www.bellyupaspen.com **Schedule of Events is Subject to Change**