The Annual Food & Wine Marathon in Aspen
Food & Wine is back again! If you've been before, you know that this weekend is a marathon, not a sprint. Remember your sunscreen, find something nice-ish to wear, and make sure you remember to eat now and then. For those of you who want to be far, far away from Aspen this weekend, there is plenty going on including Glenwood's Strawberry Days Festival.
Here's a look at what's going this weekend from Aspen - Glenwood.
ASPEN
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Aspen Food & Wine June Showcase
Join Aspen Jewel Box at Maker and Place during the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen.
Friends and Fellows Ride
The Little Nell and Blackberry Farm have partnered to bring you the Friends and Fellows Ride, featuring a scenic bike ride to Ashcroft Valley followed by a sensational lunch at element 47 prepared by the executive chefs from both properties to raise awareness for the Sam Beall Fellows Program.
Team Negroni Ride
Join Tony Abou-Ganim's Team Negroni during FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen an amazing bike ride and raise funds for the Helen David Relief Fund at the USBG National Charity Foundation. Everybody is welcome to join him on the bike rides!
Adult Watercolor Workshop
In a relaxing and creative environment, learn the FUNdamentals of watercolor that can be applied to any watercolor painting.
Physics Lecture in Flug Auditorium
Aspen Center for Physics offers free lectures given by various guest speakers through out the summer.
Robert Randolph and The Family Band w/ Sixty Minute Men
Genre: Funk & Soul | Doors: 7:30 pm | Start: 8:00 pm
Age: All ages | Price: $25 GA / $45 Reserved
Friday, June 15, 2018
Rosenberg's Bagels X Aspen Kitchen Pop-Up
Brunch pop-up in collaboration with Aspen Kitchen on Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
U.S. Honor Flag Firehouse Chefs
Every Firehouse has their "go to" Chef. U.S. Honor Flag Firehouse Chefs will feature yours! Two events; one fantastic weekend...
In House Artist Show: Britten
Meet world-renowned contemporary abstract artist Britten. Her newest collection Effervescence of Summer will be displayed throughout the gallery.
Trunk Show at 02 Aspen
Take a look at Caitlin Dunn Jewelry's summer collection.
Maria Lightfoot Jewelry Trunk Show at COVET Aspen
Titianium's Food and Wine with Susie Jimenez
Amazing traditional Mexican bites with a margarita bar and tunes by DJ Adolfo.
Dirty Dozen at JAS Cafe
They'll be playing at two different times - an early show starting at 7:45 and a late show at 9:30.
Château Palmer Wine Dinner
Enjoy a five-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Matt Zubrod, paired with rare vintages representing five decades of Château Palmer. Jean-Louis Carbonnier, Director of the Americas for Château Palmer, will speak throughout the evening.
Friday Night Live with The Drunken Poets
Not into Food & Wine this year? Well, Randolph and his merry men join Home Team for this addition of #FNL Food and Whine style! Come hear the likes of Ryan Adams, Wilco and more while munching on some Pork Cracklins and sipping a cold PBR! 6-9PM
Food & Wine Champagne Parties at the Little Nell
For the third consecutive year, Chair 9 plays host to the hottest late night parties of the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen weekend. Presented by Dom Pérignon and Veuve Clicquot with DJs nightly, you're invited to mingle with culinary greats, wine industry notables, and Aspen’s jet set. No cover, no list, no reason not to stay up late with The Little Nell.
Fighting Fires with Fire!
A special benefit by the Cooking School of Aspen at the Cottage Aspen from 11:30pm-1:00am to raise support for the 416 fire.
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Aspen parkrun - weekly free 5K
Aspen Saturday Market (June 16-October 6, 2018)
8am-3pm
Thug Yoga® Poolside
Thug Yoga returns to the Limelight pool this summer. $10 includes yoga and a beer. We have some mats but please bring one if you have one or show up early to claim one if you don't.
Harlan Estate Wine Dinner
Indulge in a five-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Matt Zubrod, paired with one of the greatest wines in the world. Don Weaver, Director of the Harlan Estate, will host the evening, sharing insights and stories about the famed estate.
True Story Band at Silver City Aspen
A local favorite, they'll be playing a mix of southern and classic rock hits all night long. Come check it out after enjoying Food and Wine all day. FREE SHOW.
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Dialectic Debate with Aspen Tibet
This performance by the Tibetan Buddhist Monks entertainingly demonstrates a part of their education in which deep questioning of one's beliefs is used to combine intellect and intuition to dispel doubt and to acquire deep understanding of the subjects being studied. This method of debate is invaluable for sharpening one's wit and testing one's wisdom.
Free Summer Sneak Peek at Theatre Aspen
At this free event, Theatre Aspen's Summer Company samples songs, scenes, and more from this season's productions. See what's in store for the summer!
Pink Talking Fish at Belly Up Aspen
Genre: Hybrid Tribute Fusion | Doors: 8:30 pm | Start: 9:00 pm | Age: Ages 18+ Only
Price: $15 GA / $15 (Under 21 $5 surcharge) GA
SNOWMASS VILLAGE
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Snowmass Free Concert Series: Elektric Voodoo
Elektric Voodoo is a “world beat rock & roll” band from southern California that blends classic afrobeat, latin, rock & roll, psych, jazz, blues and many other influences into it’s own unique genre that tastefully straddles the line between modern and vintage.
Rustic Grind
Complementing the Snowmass Free Concert Series show, Rustic Grind features wood-fired grills loaded up with heritage-breed proteins from animals raised with safe, honest methods on family farms in Colorado. The smoky fare will be paired with premium tipples and artisanal wines.
Friday, June 15, 2018
Anderson Ranch Lunchtime Auctionette
Auctionettes are fun, high-energy affairs offering a wonderful opportunity to buy original artwork by Anderson Ranch faculty, visiting artists, students and staff, while supporting the Ranch’s educational programs! Barbeque lunch is from 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM ($10). Auctionettes are free and open to the public, from 12:15 – 1 PM. Select Fridays throughout the summer!
Fridays on the Mall
Live music, restaurant specials, happy hour deals, s'mores
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Heritage Fire
Complementing the Food & Wine Classic, Heritage Fire takes place in Snowmass Base Village and is an annual wood-fired, meat-laden feast featuring chefs and farmers working together to spotlight traditional outdoor cooking techniques. An outstanding collection of wineries, breweries, craft distillers and more than 40 notable chefs and butchers cooking 3,000 pounds of heritage bread animals in celebration of breed diversity and family farming.
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Guest Faculty Lecture - Matthew Monteith & Julian Watts
Open to the Public | At Schermer Meeting Hall
Matthew Monteith earned an M.F.A. from the Yale School of Art and is the recipient of the Rome Prize, a Fulbright and a Pollock Krasner fellowship. Julian Watts has spent years apprenticing with fine furniture makers in San Francisco.
OLD SNOWMASS
Aspen Camp's Annual Volunteer Weekend (June 15-17)
Volunteers Needed! Help clean up the Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in time for summer camps. Tools, meals, water, and lodging provided if needed. Help clean up the trails, install campus gates, clean and organize rooms, and put up summer camp supplies. Training and a social will be hosted during Friday night's dinner.
BASALT
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Friday, June 15, 2018
Yellowstone Bourbon Dinner at Mezzaluna Willits
Featuring Limestone Branch Distillery Master Distiller, Steve Beam. Four paired courses. Call 970-925-5882 for a reservation.
Honky Tonkin' with Citizen Twang at the Temporary
Genre: Country | Show: 8:30PM | Doors: 7:30PM | $10 in advance | $15 day of show
Echo Monday at Stubbies
Echo Monday comes to Stubbies Sports Bar slinging classic to modern rock/alternative flavors.
Saturday, June 16, 2018
One Day Watercolor with Sarah Peterson
Experiment with watercolor painting and the popular wet-on-wet alla prima technique in this intermediate course. Studio time will focus on developing a still life painting.
A Magical Evening of Illusion w/ Doc Eason at the Temporary
Show: 8:30PM | Doors: 8:00PM | $10 in advance - $15 day of
Basalt Summer Cinema: True Grit
Gates open at 7 pm | Movies begin once it is dark (around 8:37 p.m.). Bring your blankets/lawn chairs and make yourself comfortable in from of our outdoor screen. Refreshments will be available (popcorn, candy, beverages). Please no outside alcohol.
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Basalt Sunday Market
10am-2pm
Wine Dinner at Free Range Kitchen
Artadi Vineyards of Spain hosted by Carlos Lopes de Lacalle. Call for availability: 970-279-5199.
CARBONDALE
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Karaoke With Sandman At The Black Nugget
TRTC Presents Yankee Tavern (6/14-16)
Experience Steven Dietz's critically acclaimed play, "Yankee Tavern," a fierce, funny and mind-bending 9/11 conspiracy thriller.
Live Music in the beergarden with Let Them Roar
Let Them Roar is kicking off the outdoor summer concert series at Carbondale Beer Works. Come sit among the hops and take enjoy the music. Or get up and dance.
Friday, June 15, 2018
Awaken the Painter Within
Embark on a journey to the sacred, through painting as a spiritual practice. Rediscover and re-connect with your innate gifts, within through the art of intuitive painting, journaling + movement.
Evening Alpaca Yoga at Cedar Ridge Ranch with Tea
SAWlibration Summer Open House
Art Sales, Live Demonstrations, Music, Food/ Drink and more.
Roma Ransom at The Marble Bar
Electric/bohemian/funk music.
1 Year Anniversary of Batch
Come celebrate one year of Batch at Roaring Fork Beer Company with the release of their first ever malt liquor, RFBC's "Country Club Brew."
The Tankerays live at the Nugget
No cover Must be 21 or + to enter. Valid ID only.
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Aikido Seminar with Jaime Kahn, 6th Dan, Shidoin
Join Roaring Fork Aikikai's 1st Anniversary celebration with Jaime Kahn (6th Dan, Shidoin, New York Aikikai) who leads a 2-day Aikido Seminar.
Lens on Climate Change Films Free Public Screening
Join the Youth Water Leadership Program to celebrate films made by middle and high school students that explore the effects of climate change on their community.
Community Raja Sattvic Yoga and Gong
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Becoming a Bioregional Herbalist
Core Concepts and Principles for Developing Relationship with Plants with herbalist & forager, John Slattery.
T Sisters Trio at Steve's Guitars
$20 / Pay upon entry
GLENWOOD SPRINGS
TIP: Once a year, for only 2 weeks, Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company brings you Strawberry Daze Ale. This beer is packed with tons of strawberries late in fermentation, providing a wonderful flavor and aroma unlike anything you’ve tasted. This beer will go quickly, so be sure to stop by this weekend to fill your growler or have a pint!
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Quick Class: Bon Appetit Let's Eat Beets
Do you heart beets? Ready to learn more about the infamously staining superfood? Come to this fast class at Natural Grocers and discover how you can join the good4urevolution and Learn. Eat. Dream!
Dinner & Show at Riviera Supper Club
Classic country music at the Riviera Supper Club with Forever Young Music Ministry.
Studio Trunk Show with Gabriel Liston at Hotel Denver
Paintings, drawings, blue book tiles and prints
Friday, June 15, 2018
The 121st Annual Strawberry Days Festival
The festival features live music & main stage entertainment, the crowning of the 2018 Miss Strawberry Days and a Fashion Show; FamilyFest area, a Fine Arts and Crafts Fair, Food Court, an old-fashioned Carnival, a Parade down Grand Avenue and much more!
- 6-7pm: Crowning of Miss Strawberry Days and Strawberry Princess Celebration
- 7-10pm: Chris Daniels & The Kings with Freddi Gowdy
Pie Days Plus
Kicking off Strawberry Days, Pie Days features homemade pies, coffee cakes, scones with sugar free and gluten free options. Pre-order a minimum of three pies and they will deliver them to you for free in the greater Glenwood Springs area. Call Pam at 970.948.0606 to order. Or enjoy a treat with a cup of coffee with your friends for just $5. All proceeds go back to the community in the form of scholarships or non-profit grants. Cash, checks, Visa and MasterCard are excepted.
Jonathan McEuen and Suzanne Paris live at Hotel Colorado
Jonathan McEuen (son of John McEuen from Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) and Suzanne Paris playing in the Courtyard Café and Coppertop Bar at Hotel Colorado. 5pm
Friday Afternoon Club: Painters Stage
Head up the tram to kick off Glenwood Cavern's first Friday Afternoon Club of the summer 2018 season featuring Painters Stage!
- Free Tram Rides available to the top of Iron Mountain after 4pm!
- Look for special coupons in Friday's Glenwood Springs Post Independent newspaper.
Taste Dos Artes Tequila with Owners Miguel and Josephina!
Cooper Wine & Spirits is extremely excited to announce a special FREE tasting with the passionate owners of Dos Artes Tequila. Explore this exquisite product and learn how it's made; how the beautiful hand-painted bottles are created...and just how gorgeous tequila can be!
Zumba in the Park
8:30pm
Saturday, June 16, 2018
The 121st Annual Strawberry Days Festival continues:
- 9am: Kids' Bike Parade
- 10am: Strawberry Days Parade (starts at 9th and Grand Ave, proceeds south on Grand)
- 12:00pm: 101st Army Band at Strawberry Days
- 12:45pm: Emma Marie at Strawberry Days
- 3:30pm: A Band Called Alexis at Strawberry Days
- 5:30pm: The Mixx at Strawberry Days
- 7:30pm: Cowboy Mouth at Strawberry Days
Free arts and crafts at Glenwood Toys and Gifts
Free airbrush tattoos, Breyer horses painting class and Mad Mattr sculpting and building hands on demonstrations.
Sunday, June 17, 2018
The 121st Annual Strawberry Days Festival continues:
- 7am: The 41st Annual Strawberry Shortcut 5k, 10k and 1-mile runs
- 7:30am: Rotary Pancake Breakfast
- 10am: Emma Marie at Strawberry Days
- 11:30am: Union of None FKA Bicycle Annie at Strawberry Days
- 2pm: Goodman Band at Strawberry Days
Father's Day Yoga Play
Join Erin Dowd for this special Father's Day Yoga Event
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