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MARCH 3–4
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR
National Geographic and New Balance bring together the finest mountain films and their creators. Wheeler Opera House, 320 East Hyman Avenue. 970-920-5770; wheeleroperahouse.com.
MARCH 11
UNITED JEWISH APPEAL ASPEN VALLEY PRESENTATION
Join the UJA as it presents Joan Wolfberg in her one-woman show as Golda Meir. Performing in full costume, Wolfberg “becomes” Meir as she talks about her life and the founding of Israel. 970-704-1827; aspenvalleyuja.org.
 MARCH 17
ST. PADDY’S DAY CELEBRATION IN SNOWMASS
The biggest Blarney bash in the mountains features the Lucky Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt for kids and adults, green beer and Irish fare, kid’s festivities, free concerts, Celtic dancers, bagpipe parades, and more. 800-SNOWMASS; snowmassvillage.com.
MARCH 20–22 & 27–29
BUD LIGHT SPRING JAM
The ninth-annual Bud Light Spring Jam boasts two weekends filled with music, events, and athletic competitions. 970-923-0595; aspensnowmass.com.
APRIL 1-5
ASPEN SHIRTFEST
Now in its 18th year, Shortsfest is one of the premier events showing shorts and celebrating the art of filmmaking. The festival always has renowned judges and vibrant films, plus the opportunity to meet the filmmakers. Wheeler Opera House, 320 East Hyman Avenue, 970-925-6882; aspenfilm.org.
APRIL 3–5
COVERGIRL SNOW ANGELS INVITATIONAL
Gretchen Blieler and other top women snowboarders close out the season. The free event will feature a superpipe competition in Snowmass and everything else Aspen/ Snowmass has to offer. 970- 923-0595; aspensnowmass.com.
APRIL 5
CLOSING DAY ON ASPEN HIGHLANDS AND BUTTERMILK
Don’t miss the locals’ biggest bash of the year at Aspen Highlands. 970-925-1220; aspensnowmass.com.
APRIL 12
CLOSING DAY ON ASPEN MOUNTAIN AND SNOWMASS
Another great season draws to a close. 970-925-1220; aspensnowmass.com.
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