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Summer Beauty Buys
This season, lip color really shines! Head to Cos Bar of Aspen to get some new summer colors. We love Phyto-Lip Star in Modern Fuschia (LEFT) or Crystal Copper ($55), Sisley. 309 S. Galena St.; cosbar.com
10-13
Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival
This popular event returns for its third season, showcasing the best in comedy and new media with the National College Comedy Competition Finals, performances and panel discussions. 970-920-5770; rooftopcomedy.com
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Snowmass Rodeo
A family favorite held every Wednesday through August 19, the rodeo features bareback riding, barrel racing and more. Kids can also enjoy pony rides, steerhead roping and a petting zoo before the action kicks off. 970-923-8898; snowmassrodeo.org
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Theatre Aspen’s Professional Repertory Theatre
Theatre Aspen’s diverse summer season includes the regional premiere of a new comedy, Family Business, directed by Jay Sandrich; the new hit musical The Marvelous Wonderettes; and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs for kids. Through August 21. 970-925-9313; theatreaspen.org
18-20
28th Annual Food & Wine Classic
An oenophile’s or foodie’s dream, the nation’s premier culinary festival features appearances from such celebrity chefs as Mario Batali, Giada De Laurentiis and Thomas Keller. 877-900-9463; foodandwine.com
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Aspen Saturday Market
Scoop up fresh produce, local art and other homegrown goods at the recently expanded farmers’ market and crafts fair. Through October 16. 970-379-1346; aspenchamber.org
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Basalt Sunday Market
After a thriving first year, this midvalley market features farm-to-table produce, crafts and prepared food in the heart of downtown. Through September 26. basaltsundaymarket.com
20-25
Aspen Summer Words
Aspen Writers’ Foundation’s summer program celebrates the literary heritage of the American South with talks from writers such as Ernest Gaines, Kathryn Stockett and Nikky Finney. 970-925-3122; aspenwritersfoundation.org
25-27
Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Festival
Headliners include Harry Connick Jr., Pink Martini and Natalie Cole. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the festival also includes weekly paid and free performances from JAS Academy bands and a closing weekend of small-venue shows. Also on July 3. 970-920-4996; jazzaspen.org |
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Aspen Music Festival and School Summer Season
The AMF stages more than 350 events over the eight-week season, from orchestral concerts to contemporary music to master classes. This year’s seasonal benefit features Broadway star Audra McDonald in her Aspen debut. Through August 22. 970-925-9042; aspenmusicfestival.com
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Boogie’s Bash Gala
Hosted by Lenny “Boogie” Weinglass, owner of Boogie’s Diner, this annual benefit for The Buddy Program at his Merry-Go Ranch features dinner, dancing and silent and live auctions. 970-925-2130; buddyprogram.org
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Boogie’s Diner Buddy 5-Mile Race
Kick off your Independence Day celebration with this fun run, with staggered start times for racers of varying ability as well as a one-mile family and canine walk. All proceeds go to The Buddy Program. 970-925-2130; buddyprogram.org
5-11
Aspen Ideas Festival
With the theme “Ideas in Action,” this year’s festival at The Aspen Institute will engage participants in a variety of intellectual exchange with leaders in business, politics, science, arts and much more. 970-925-7010; aifestival.org
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure Pink Tie Party
The 20th-anniversary event for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Pink Tie Party will be held at the historic Hotel Jerome. 970-920-0250; komenaspen.org
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artCRUSH 2010
Presented by Sotheby’s, this Aspen Art Museum benefit features the Aspen Award for Art presentation to 2010 honoree Marilyn Minter. Showcasing silent and live auctions, cocktails, a wine tasting and dinner by chef Martin Oswald, the evening is topped off with the afterparty- CRUSH concert at Belly Up Aspen. 970-925-8050; aspenartmuseum.org
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Anderson Ranch Annual Art Auction
Now in its 30th year, this summer favorite features work by renowned artists, a festive community picnic and an impressive afternoon of bidding. 970-923-3181; andersonranch.org
19-22
American Renewable Energy Day
Focusing on America’s new clean-energy economy and solutions to the climate crisis, headliners include Ted Turner, T. Boone Pickens and director James Cameron. 970-948-9929; areday.net
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Aspen/Snowmass Ride for the Cure
A fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Aspen chapter, this bike ride features 10-, 30-, 50- and 100-mile route options through the Aspen area’s most pristine valleys. 970-920- 0250; komenaspen.org
2-6
MotherLode Volleyball Classic Tournament
Men and women from across the country compete in one of the nation’s largest doubles tournaments. motherlodevolleyball.com
3-5
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival
Capping off the summer music season, this year’s JAS festival will be headlined by rock band Wilco. 866-527-8499; jazzaspen.org
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12 Hours of Snowmass
In this 12-hour relay bike race, teams and solo riders face off to see who can complete the most laps on Snowmass Mountain. The event benefits the Aspen Youth Center; proceeds can go to charities of the riders’ choice. 12hoursofsnowmass.com
16-19
Aspen Ruggerfest
World-class teams from around the globe battle for rugby glory. aspenrugby.com
17-19
Snowmass Balloon Festival
It’s the most colorful weekend of the year, with hot-air balloons set against a backdrop of fall foliage, jazz tunes and culinary delights from the Snowmass Wine Festival. 866-352-1763; snowmassvillage.com
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Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon
Named by Trail Runner magazine as one of America’s most scenic races, this half marathon traverses mountain trails from Snowmass Village into the core of Aspen. 970-429- 2093; aspenrecreation.com
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Aspen FILMFEST
This five-day event celebrates the best in independent features, with a lineup of international films and programming that honors actors, writers and directors who push the boundaries in moviemaking. Through October 3. 970-925-6882; aspenfilm.org
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