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WINTER
SPORTS GO TO XTREMES!
 The world's premiere winter action sports event, the ESPN Winter
X Games will return to Aspen in for an unprecedented fourth year. These
mind-boggling games will take place on Buttermilk Mountain from January
29th to February 1st. The ninth annual, free-to-the-public, winter action
sports competition features more than 230 athletes from across the globe
competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Moto X,
Ski, Snowboard, and Snowmobile. Last year's games drew record crowds,
in spite of the cold temperatures. If you can't be here, you can watch
all the action on ESPN every night during the games from 9 pm - 11 pm
eastern time.
WOW-DO
WE HAVE SNOW!
Aspen recorded over five feet of new snow early in January,
then the sun came out for day-after-day perfect conditions. Skiing just
could not be better! If you can join us this winter, now is the time
to make plans.
We have special rates for shorter stays in February, but space is limited!
Give us a call: 1-800-862-7736
SAVE WITH OUR INTERNET-ONLY RATES!
Come in February, and take advantage of our short-stay, mid-week rate
savings. With all this great snow, and now sunny weather, this is the
time to be here!
FEBRUARY INTERNET SPECIAL
We have limited space still available in February, and it is now offered
at special rates!
Fireplace
Studio
Just $236 nightly plus tax
Limited availability, mid-week only, February, 2005
Tax and service fee additional.
Come mid-week and save big!
These rates are for the room, NOT per person.
Similar rates for larger condominiums.
For details or reservations, just give us a call! 1-800-TO ASPEN
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Aspen Square Specials »
Check
the Aspen
Square Web Cam to see the latest weather
conditions at Gondola Plaza on Aspen Mountain.
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APRES X CONCERT
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New this year! The Apres X Concert Series, two free concerts,
as part of all the festivities surrounding the Winter X Games.
These events are free and open to the public.
These concerts will keep the action and excitement flowing in
Aspen into the night with performances in Wagner Park on Friday
and Saturday, January 28th & 29th beginning at 9:30 pm. Friday
night will feature the Los Angeles Latin funk-rap band Ozomatli,
and Saturday's concert will be performances by Z-TRIP and The
Roots.
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SNOW INCREDIBLE SNOW!
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great deal of snow has graced Aspen's slopes in January. During
the second week of the month, the ski patrol at the top of Aspen
Highlands flew the "Epic" flag continuously for 5 days, indicating
awesome ski and snow conditions! Following a full week of powder
days, sunny days with bluebird skies have prevailed as Aspen gears
up for the ESPN Winter X Games.
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AWOL IN ASPEN
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An
Aspen/Snowmass signature event, AWOL will create huge excitement
with athletes and spectators with a "wallride" right
at the base of Aspen Mountain, where athletes scale an insanely
enormous, 30-foot wall feature while the band Unwritten Law,
a nationally known punk band, plays on a stage above it all. Show
starts at 5:15 pm on Sunday, January 30th.
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WINTER MUSIC SERIES
MOVES AHEAD |
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 Grammy
nominated pianist Piotr Anderszewksi makes his Aspen debut in
early February as the second instalment of the "Winter Music"
Artist Recital Series. The concert, second in the Aspen Music
Festival's Winter Series, is scheduled for Thursday, February
3rd at 7:30 p.m. in Harris Hall and will include works by Bach
and Chopin.
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BALLET IN EARLY
FEBRUARY |
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 Fresh from their international debut in Europe, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
is back with two new duets and a world premiere! Danced to Ravel's
Bolero, FANDANGO is a provocative duet, while Moses Pendleton's
classic SKIVA is a duet performed on skis! Also on the program,
the world premiere of a brand new ballet created especially for
the dancers of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet by David Parsons. Performances
are at the Aspen District Theatre, Feb. 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30pm.
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LAUGHS IN FEBRUARY
THIS YEAR |
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 The U.S. Comedy Festival, sponsored by HBO, will celebrate its 11th
year from February 9th to 13th. Normally held the first week of
March, this year's festival has been moved to February but still
promises all the laughs as in years past. This year's festival
includes performances by Eddie Izzard and Colin Quinn, as well
as the cast of "Arrested Development" and a tribute
to Cheech & Chong. For tickets or more information, visit
www.hbocomedyfestival.com.
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RESTAURANT OF
THE MONTH - THE WILD FIG |
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 In
a friendly and warm setting, the Wild Fig boasts fine Mediterranean
cuisine with both European and north African influences. The Mediterranean's
prime product, of course, is seafood, and the Wild Fig offers
many options as well as several meat entrees. In a great location
right across from the Wheeler Opera House, the Wild Fig is on
the "must list" this winter.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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Skiing and snowboarding are king in Aspen, of course; but there
is also so much going on to see, do and enjoy -- all winter long!
Special events are always part of the fun of Aspen, and the weeks
ahead are no exception. Here are some special dates to note in
the later half of the month:
January
28-29: Apres X Concert Series: Evenings,
Downtown Aspen
January
28-Feb 1: ESPN Winter X Games IX, Buttermilk
Mountain
January
30: AWOL in Aspen featuring a wall ride and Budweiser
Hi-Fi Concert
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Complete Calendar of Events »
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