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| 7 The Aspen Writers' Foundation presents Winter Words with author Ann Patchett, held at the Wheeler Opera House (5:30 PM). 320 E. Hyman Ave. 970-925-3122; aspenwriters.org |
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| 10 The Bud Light Big Air Fridays eight-week series takes place on the Fanny Hill/Snowmass Mall intersection and presents the best snowboarders and skiers in the state of Colorado. Male and female athletes perform their latest tricks to win a weekly prize purse and series points. 970-925-1220; aspensnowmass.com |
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| 11 Catch the Owl Creek Chase, one of Colorado's largest cross-country ski races held since 1985. Participants endure tough climbs, scenic views, thrilling descents and excellent snow conditions as they make their way from Snowmass Village to Aspen. 970-429-2093; owlcreekchase.com |
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| 14 Judy Collins, the original “Judy Blue Eyes,” comes to the Wheeler Opera House. Collins is one of the great interpreters of folk and adult contemporary song and has influenced the careers of Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Randy Newman. Wheeler Opera House. 320 E. Hyman Ave., 970-920-5770; aspenshowtix.com |
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| 14 The Aspen Historical Society stages Time Travel Tuesdays with “The Fifth Mountain: A Skinny History.” (5:30 PM) The Limelight Lodge, 355 S. Monarch St., 970-925-3721; aspenhistorysociety.com |
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| 17 The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet returns home with a new ballet by gifted choreographer Norbert De La Cruz III. Also on the program are Jorma Elo's dramatic Over Glow and one of ASFB's signature pieces, Nicolo Fonte's Left Unsaid. Aspen District Theatre, 970-920-7175; aspenshowtix.com |
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| 21 Aspen Writers Foundation presents Winter Words with author Michael Chabon, held at the Wheeler Opera House (5:30 PM). 320 E. Hyman Ave. 970-925-3122; aspenwriters.org |
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| 22 Produced by the Wheeler Opera House, The Aspen Laff Festival showcases brainy, leading stand-up comedians. Through February 25. Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., 970-920-5770; aspenshowtix.com |
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| 23 More than 350 athletes compete during four days of various freestyle events staged on the Winter X Games slopestyle and superpipe courses during the Aspen/Snowmass Ski & Snowboard Open. Buttermilk Mountain, 970-925-1220; aspensnowmass.com |
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| 25 The Komen Aspen Ski For the Cure, presented by Aspen Peak, will be spent skiing on Ajax, competing for prizes, and will be capped off with an Apres Ski party, with custom cocktails, tasty bites, and a DJ spinning. Sky Hotel, 709 East Durant Avenue; komenaspen.org |
Aspen Peak and Bing Snow Polo Party Aspen Peak and Bing hosted the Snow Polo Holiday Party at the St. Regis Resort Aspen.
