Aspenskier's blog

It's never too early to get in the holiday spirit and today's a good day to start bringing the cheer. Basalt's St. Vincent Catholic Church is hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar from 9am to 4pm. Shoppers can find holiday decorations, chow down on lunch provided by the La Cocina cafe and purchase home-baked pies, cookies and fudge to take home. Santa's Secret Shop is available too, so kids can shop for their parents and family members. It's a great family event for the whole community, so stop by if you're in Basalt. For more information, call 927-3063.

Unique cellist Ben Sollee will appear tonight at Belly Up Aspen at 9pm. A performer whose wide-ranging musical taste includes blues, jazz and rock for the cello, he'll be appearing with Jordan Ellis on percussion and synthesizer and Luke Reynolds on bass and guitar. Sollee will also perform on the octave mandolin in addition to the cello. For details on tickets, contact Belly Up Aspen at (970) 544-9800 or bellyupaspen.com

NPR humorist and best-selling author David Sedaris brings his witty and sophisticated take on the human condition to the Wheeler Opera House stage next Saturday, November 24. It's a perfect way to cap the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with good humor. For details on the show and ticket information, call (866) 449-0464 or visit www.aspenshowtix.com.