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CONTENTS // FEATURES
38 A MUSICAL REBIRTH
Legendary singer/songwriter John Oates opens up about the songwriting process, his musical journey, and why he’s not just one-half of a famous pop duo.
66 SOUNDS OF SUMMER
The best music is made in the mountains. Here’s your Aspen guide to all of it.
Of grape and glass: An eleventh-generation stemware maker reveals all.
EXPERT MATCHMAKER 48 ANOTHER GLÜHWEIN, PLEASE! 74 80 CARIBOU NIGHTS 54 THE ART OF GUIDING 88 ONE FOR THE BOOKS 60 CROWNING GLORY
The magic of Europe in the fall off-season reveals itself through its traditional Christmas markets.
Aspen Art Museum guides (not docents) are part and parcel of its art, and architecture.
A peek behind Aspen most PRIVATE door.
Katherine LeGrand Custom Goldsmith, aka Rosie Whipple-Andrews, has plenty to celebrate: a new store, a national honor, and shared passions with her family.
Remember World Cup Finals? Who could forget! Relive one of the most thrilling weeks in Aspen’s ski history.
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34 A master sommelier dishes out tips for enjoying Food & Wine outside the tent.
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It’s show time at Aspen Kitchen—let the party begin.
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Editor’s pick for Aspen’s very best restaurants, retail, and galleries.
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ON THE COVER Behind the scenes at Aspen’s hottest celebrations.
Best-selling music duo Hall & Oates, playing in Snowmass Sept. 1. Photo by Mick Rock
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PUBLISHER’s letter
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ummer is once again upon us, bringing with it the events and festivities that make our beautiful mountain town the world-renowned place we’re lucky enough to call home. The summer event season starts off with
its usual bang with our annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. This extravaganza brings with it the top experts and leaders in the culinary and wine fields. With amazing opportunities to expand your knowledge or simply take in all the event has to offer, celebrity chefs and famous vineyards make this a don’t-miss event. Our man on the scene, The Little Nell’s own master sommelier, Carlton McCoy, also gives his tips on how to do Food & Wine the right way. We also talk with Maximilian Riedel about the importance of stemware when it comes to wine. When you think about summer in Aspen, you can’t go past
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what brings so many people to town: the music! Our feature article focuses on the who, the what, and the where of the music you can hear this summer. Which brings to mind our cover feature subjects, Hall & Oates, who are closing out the summer music season when they headline the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience. We catch up John Oates, who discusses his career, the duo’s many hits, and their upcoming summer tour. What an exciting issue! We take a peek behind the door marked “PRIVATE” of the world-famous Caribou Club. The proprietor of Katherine LeGrand Custom Goldsmith takes us behind the scenes of her jewelry world. We check in at the Aspen Art Museum, take a spin in the Ultimate Taxi, and take in the amazing sights dining at Aspen Kitchen. Our real estate expert Jonathan Boxer gives us a vision of what is happening at the reenergized Snowmass Base Village. We hear about the ultimate fall getaway, taking in European Christmas markets, and we also look back fondly at the FIS World Cup Finals from the end of the winter. With so much excitement ahead, we look forward to seeing you out there, and we hope that everyone enjoys the wine, the dining, the art, and the fashion that makes up our Aspen Luxury Life. Scott and Carly Weber
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he lazy days of summer are upon us here in Aspen, and I cannot wait to experience everything on my to-do list that I have not already done. Of course, there are the staples, which for me include long hikes with good friends, Food & Wine Classic weekend for sure, social gatherings at the Music Tent followed by some incredible opportunities to hear artists from all over the country perform, and last but not least, my favorite outdoor music festival that needs no introduction around these parts, the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival, which has one of my most beloved bands dating back to my youth playing this year (and gracing our cover by the way)—Hall & Oates! When friends ask me to recommend activities or places not to be missed in Aspen, I always ask, “Are you an adventure seeker, or are you a serenity seeker?” to get a feel for what type of experience I should suggest. If the reply is adventure seeker, I might suggest a challenging fourteener, a chartered helicopter tour high above Maroon Bells, or whitewater rafting on class IV rapids if you dare. If you’re a serenity seeker, I might point you in the direction of an ultimate day of leisure and relaxation spent at a local spa or hot springs in the area. A walk through the John Denver Sanctuary is always a good idea, with the river and perfectly manicured grounds lifting your spirits into tranquil bliss. Another favorite is dining al fresco at Pine Creek Cookhouse, where the views are extraordinary and the culinary experience is second to none. This issue has been so fun to plan and see come to life on the turn of every page. I hope you will discover a few things you didn’t know about, and be reminded of a few things that you did and may have forgotten. Whether your stay in Aspen is limited, or you are one of the lucky souls that will stay until the leaves begin to change, one thing is for sure—you are here now, so make the most of what Aspen has to offer! Cheers,
Joani White
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CONTRIBUTORS
Amanda Rae
Jonathan Boxer
Olivia Daane
Award-winning writer Amanda Rae discovered Aspen during a cross-country solo odyssey in 2011, and she’s been grinning ever since. After a stint working at Hunter S. Thompson’s Owl Farm in Woody Creek, now she’s a food columnist at the Aspen Times Weekly, and copy editor for culture: the word on cheese. When not working on a screenplay based loosely on her Triumph Bonneville motorcycle escapades, she’ll be shredding Aspen Mountain—catch her if you can!
A longtime resident of the Roaring Fork Valley, Jonathan Boxer has worked as a Realtor in Aspen for over a decade with experience in luxury homes sales, fractional real estate and commercial and residential investment property. He brings years of sales and marketing experience in real estate and financial services as well as considerable expertise in the digital and social space having co-founded the Mountain iJournals, a Colorado based online news network.
Olivia Daane received a BA from Vanderbilt University in 1992. She then studied with Syracuse University’s undergraduate and graduate programs in Florence, Italy, followed by an apprenticeship with internationallyrecognized artist Paul Harmon. Daane opened her LIVASPENART STUDIO in 2006 in Aspen, Colorado. She is a painter, art consultant, songwriter, and mom.
Risa Feldman
Nick Tininenko
Julianne Murphy
As a travel journalist and host of Epicurean Exploring, a show on Healthy Life Network, Risa travels to destinations all over the world experiencing resort/hotel openings, attending events, interviewing/dining with chefs, and keeping up with trends in the travel and culinary world. When she is not traveling for work, she calls home Hermosa Beach, Delray Beach, New York City, and Aspen, where she has spent the last eight summers as a volunteer camp counselor with Challenge Aspen.
Nick Tininenko is a long-time Aspen local. He first discovered his love of photography as a young child when he found his father’s camera hidden away in a closet. Beyond producing most of the imagery for Aspen Luxury Life Magazine, he regularly shoots for Getty Images, and numerous corporate clients. He loves good food, the outdoors, and adventurous travel. When he’s not busy shooting, he can often be found rock climbing on Independence Pass.
Julianne Murphy is a professor of sociology at San Jose State University. Her first book, The Girls Guide to Money Etiquette, was featured in the 2012 AMA celebrity gift bags. She has also written several articles for the L.A. magazine Feedback. Currently a full-time resident of Aspen, Murphy spends her time hiking, skiing and writing.
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Carlton McCoy has been wine director at The Little Nell since 2011.
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By Carlton McCoy | Photo by Nick Tininenko It’s that time of the year again: The lanyards are swinging, and the teeth are stained purple. It’s the Aspen Food & Wine Classic! This is one of my favorite events of the year, for obvious reasons. The who’s who of the industry pounce on our town for three days to experience this paradise that we call home. For three
days, we are the food and beverage capital of the country. With that said, there are many options when it comes to activities outside of the tent. •
SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS. Aspen has many great restaurants filled with talented chefs and deep wine lists. Allow these people to show you what Aspen has to offer. I know that it may be tempting to party hop at one of the thousand house parties hosted around town, but let’s be honest: They are serving the same wine that you can drink at home.
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TAKE A BREAK MIDDAY. Go for a hike, or have a nice lunch at one of the amazing patios we have in town— and hydrate! It’s a marathon, not a sprint.
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BOOK WINE DINNERS EARLY.
They sell out really fast. At The Little Nell, we are offering two great events:
Hosted by master sommeliers Shayn Bjornholm and Jay Fletcher, the Great Domaines of France Dinner (June 16, 7 p.m., element 47) is a five-course, wine-paired dinner to benefit the Guild of Sommeliers Education Foundation, an organization that sends sommeliers on fully funded enrichment trips around the world. Tickets are $850/person. On June 17, join us at element 47 for The Little Nell Wine Experience, two special wine-pairing experiences that include the Krug Collection lunch (12 p.m.) and The Legacy of Opus One dinner (7 p.m.). Tickets are $2,000/person and include a seat at each experience. •
THINK AHEAD FOR LATE NIGHT PARTIES. Some of the parties are industry only, but many are not. The bar at Cache Cache is always hopping, and The Little Nell hosts champagne parties Thursday and Friday that are always the place to be. Special pricing on champagne and amazing entertainment!
The Food and Wine Classic in Aspen is all about our shared passions, so splurge a little bit. Eat more than you normally would, drink more than you normally would, and have a great time—’cause what happens at Food & Wine stays at Food & Wine. Oh, and hydrate—you’re at eight thousand feet! u
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Jon Barnes and his ultimate ride in downtown Aspen.
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By Joani White | Photos by Nick Tininenko many musical instruments of choice and starts playing, driving you around Aspen, and creating a vibe like in no other taxi cab I’ve ever been in, that’s for certain! When asked if he had a background in music, and how he even came up with the clever idea to turn the car into this entertainment party cab, he tells me that he originally had the idea in the mid-1980s to put musical instruments into his taxi as a way to entertain himself in between rides while working allnight shifts. Ideas on how to transform both the taxi and the experience keep evolving, and he has truly become one of the most recognizable and favorite rides in Aspen. I couldn’t help but ask Barnes who some of The Ultimate Taxi’s most memorable patrons have been. He was quick to point out that you can’t drive around in Aspen for over thirty years and not cross paths with many well-known people. His personal favorites were some of the legendary musicians who “wrote the soundtrack of my life,” Barnes says—Jimmy Buffett, Jerry Jeff Walker, The Guess Who, Paul Simon, Peter Frampton, Chicago, the founding band members of The Doors, and even one of the Beatles, Ringo Starr. I won’t give up all of the one-man-band, over-the-top shenanigans Barnes has in store for you, but buckle your seatbelt because, as he says, “In The Ultimate Taxi and in life, your journey is the destination.” u
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spen is filled with colorful characters who oftentimes leave big impressions with their style and flare for the eccentric. One of these largerthan-life, longtime Aspen locals, Jon Barnes, owns and operates a most unique and whimsical yearround cab service-based business (with a twist), appropriately named The Ultimate Taxi. I recently set out on my first Ultimate Taxi ride with a few friends, and it did not disappoint. Of course, the best time to experience this fun-filled ride is after dark, when all of the psychedelic lights that the owner has painstakingly installed throughout the interior of his iconic 1981 Checker Marathon taxi cab are fully illuminated. What is so cool about this classic Checker cab is that you and up to four friends can all pile in through the oversized doors into the extra roomy backseat, where you are greeted by Jon Barnes himself. He’s all smiles while passing out funky 3-D, ’80s-style glasses in a plethora of colors, along with some neon headbands, bracelets, and more—just to keep the glow-in-the-dark factor and special effects in full-tilt boogie mode! Just when you are thinking, “WOW, this is super cool,” the fog machine starts. Laser lights and a very impressive sound system get cranking simultaneously as Barnes pulls out one of his
JOHN & AIMEE OATES RANCH Little Woody Creek, home to John Oates Ranch, a perfectly maintained ranch with a beautiful log home and many out buildings. This is a working ranch that has llamas grazing in the pastures. The home has many amenities including a caretakers quarters and recording studio. Privacy, views and acreage! All you need. • Beautiful Woody Creek Ranch • Five bedrooms • Four and one half bathrooms • Four acres
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A rendering of the new Limelight Hotel and Residences in Base Village.
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fter an eight-year pause, construction has finally resumed on one of the most important pieces of our fourmountain future. It’s easy to forget that a little more than a year ago, the fate of Snowmass Base Village was hanging in the balance. Then-developer Related Colorado danced awkwardly with the town, and East West Partners momentarily stepped out of the ring. Fast forward to spring 2017, and the promise of a vibrant and accessible downtown Snowmass is again being chiseled into the landscape at the base of Fanny Hill.
It’s both fitting and reassuring that East West reentered the picture arm in arm with Aspen Skiing Company. Together, they will be better able to manage and integrate ski operations as they bring Base Village to life in time for the 2018 ski season. The Limelight Hotel and Residences will rise at the east end of the Village, showcasing a five-story, glass-encased climbing wall, with the possibility of the wall being open air in the summer. The family-focused property will boast ninety-nine guest rooms, eleven two- and three-bedroom luxury residences, shops, restaurants, and an exclusive Mountain Club. Regardless of whether it’s open air, the climbing wall will be
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a visionary piece of an overall ambitious plan. It would redefine the entire idea of a Colorado hotel, drawing guests and locals into an indoor-outdoor rec room for shopping, dining, climbing, or just lounging around with a hoppy Colorado brew. Just west of the Limelight, a sprawling lawn will form the epicenter of the new downtown, serving as a concert venue in the summer and a skating rink in winter. Residences, shops, restaurants, a kid-friendly fountain, and live music will circle the lawn, creating a panoply of amenities to embrace skiers, climbers, mountain bikers, and zipliners as they embark on authentic Rocky Mountain experiences. Framing the south corner of the rink, Building Four will rise three stories and promises to set a new standard of luxury living in Snowmass. Micro-retail, skate rentals, and parking for the Zamboni will occupy the ground level. On the second and third floors, three penthouse residences with dramatic floor plans will deliver expansive Village and ski mountain views through floor-toceiling windows. Enlightened architecture inside and out will be bathed in exquisite custom materials, adding texture and warmth.
To the north and standing above the current parking structure, Buildings Seven and Eight will complete the entrance to Base Village with sweeping contemporary architecture reminiscent of storied alpine lodges. These buildings will house forty-one residences and a smattering of shops and restaurants. The alluring package of the climbing wall, ice rink, and the new luxury residences could tempt buyers now jockeying for downtown Aspen condominiums and even penthouses, and may completely transform Snowmass’s condo landscape in the process. Look for real estate junkies to seize this opportunity to meet the growing demand for extraordinary properties by redeveloping existing condos and homes to new levels—with proximity and access to the Village becoming a key amenity, driving demand and price. Culture is created by threading the needle of history with passion and vision. East West is doing just that by cutting a true Colorado path, ensuring that Base Village will finally become the destination that was envisioned more than a decade ago. u
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What a first impression— Aspen Kitchen’s dry-aging display room greets customers as they enter the restaurant.
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D R A M A—I N A G O O D WAY N O WA D AY S .
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spen Kitchen has become one of the most buzzed-about restaurants since it opened three years ago. As arguably the largest venue in town—comprising more than 5,000 square feet and including a spacious outdoor terrace with views to Aspen Mountain—it’s little wonder why Aspen Kitchen continues to attract so much attention. While stunning in sheer size, the space manages to feel snug, in a Rocky Mountain-farmhouse sort of way. Executive Chef Matt O’Neill is relentlessly self-assured. (Then again, how could he not be, after working under Daniel Boulud?) And, despite upheaval and eventual restructuring under new ownership based in New York, a core number of staff stuck around to see it through. Aspen Kitchen, as it turns out, is an envy-magnet. Take, for example, one’s first impression upon entering the restaurant. After climbing a quiet staircase to the second floor from the building’s entrance near the corner of Hopkins Avenue and Galena Street, guests are greeted by an impressive showpiece: a fourby-thirteen-foot, dry-aging display room, tiled with pink Himalayan salt slabs aglow in LED lights. Up to two thousand pounds of meat may be hanging here at any moment—raw material, literally, for chef O’Neill’s signature thirty-day-aged SaltBrick Beef. Rustic wooden tables in the dining room face a sparkling open kitchen, which was designed to keep line cooks in view while hiding less savory aspects of food production. In the middle of it all—on the dining room side—stands chef O’Neill, calling out orders and approving dishes before delivery. Indeed, O’Neill sees himself not only as chef and visionary behind Aspen Kitchen, but as ringmaster. “We’re there to throw a party every day,” he says. “Not a lot of chefs go out in the dining room. It’s about putting yourself out there. People appreciate it when you interact with them.” Aspen Kitchen’s creative American fare reflects this desire to entertain. Many items involve theatrical presentation, whether it’s broth drizzled over a fish entrée by a server or a steak knife stabbed into a whole head of roasted cauliflower by O’Neill himself. French 75 cocktails are crafted tableside. And the popular “bacon clothesline” is a sight to see: fat slices of pork clipped to a string and dripping lavender honey over a slice of charred bread. Escargot fritters
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TWO FLOORS BELOW ASPEN KITCHEN, RICKHOUSE SOCIAL IS SHAKING ITSELF UP THIS SUMMER. “We want to turn it from a club to more of a jazz and blues bar,” says General Manager Mike Goldman. “We’re pushing live music. Nothing crazy, just chic, hip, and fun.” Expect sultry performances by the likes of Josefina Méndez, the beloved songstress who has also signed on for “jazz brunch,” weekends on the Aspen Kitchen patio upstairs. Showmanship is in high supply at Rickhouse, too, via cocktail carts that deliver custom quaffs and what Goldman calls “bohemian absinthe service,” replete with flaming sugar cubes. Having partnered with Breckenridge Distillery and sporting a subtle, rustic makeover from its former days at DJ-centric Rec Room Aspen, the mellow Rickhouse Social—named for the rooms in which whiskey ages—features craft cocktails that lack fussiness. Pairing events, mixology classes, and wine tastings may also appear. Best of all, for night owls: Bar bites from Aspen Kitchen are served from 6 p.m. until midnight. —Amanda Rae 515 E. Hopkins Ave., 970.300.4525, kitchenaspen.com; rickhousesocial.com
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are a mainstay, as is the towering fried chicken and waffle sandwich at brunch. Perhaps most thrilling: Aspen Kitchen’s “bone-marrow luge.” Once the broiled delicacy is picked clean, the bone becomes a handy vehicle for Breckenridge bourbon. New this summer, along with an updated menu showcasing fresh regional produce, is a Spanish porron—the traditional glass carafe that pours an arc of wine directly into a diner’s mouth. In addition to nightly dinner and weekend brunch, Aspen Kitchen now serves lunch on weekdays—all the better to celebrate Colorado’s short-yet-robust growing season. “I let Mother Nature tell me what to do,” O’Neill admits. He’s especially excited to introduce a soft-shell crab BLT on house-made brioche using heirloom tomatoes, lemony sorrel instead of lettuce, and pickled garlic-scape mayonnaise. “Summer is a special time,” he continues. “We take that time to pickle, preserve, and jam. That little pop of color and flavor that we can bring back from the summer and utilize throughout the winter is important. Since we are locavores, it’s challenging later in the year.” Regulars will notice many newcomers to Aspen Kitchen’s valuedriven yet no less decadent bar menu, edible gardens decorating the patio, and possibly even a frozen-slushie machine or raw bar outside as well. “I pull a lot of regional European and American food where I come from, presented in a rustic way that’s not stuffy,” says the Georgia native, who cut his teeth in Aspen at Ajax Tavern. “I let the ingredients speak for themselves.” The playful yet elegant atmosphere of his showroom does just that, too. u
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“She’s gone, she’s gone Oh, why I better learn how to face it” ••• “Sara, smile Oh, won’t you smile awhile for me, Sara?” ••• “Ohhhh, here she comes Watch out, boy, she’ll chew you up Ohhhh, here she comes She’s a maneater”
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If you grew up in the ’70s, ’80s, or ’90s, there is no doubt you know at least one, if not all of these verses. With over eighty million records sold, it’s no wonder the most successful duo in rock history, Hall and Oates, is still headlining tours and selling out venues after forty-five years. I recently had the opportunity to interview John Oates and was thoroughly impressed by his graciousness. He was incredibly genuine. It was refreshing to see that someone who has given hundreds of interviews over the course of forty-five years still takes his time to thoughtfully answer each question. Even more importantly, he made me feel as if he was hearing each question for the first time with every response.
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I started out by asking Oates about the most recent North American Hall & Oates tour, which takes the duo to fourteen cities (with Tears For Fears opening) and brings them back to Aspen to perform during Labor Day weekend. Risa Feldman: Do you and Darryl still rehearse before going on tour, even though you have played together for fifty years? John Oates: In the last few years when we played venues, we didn’t rehearse, because we played the same show we had been playing for a while. However, for this tour we decided to revamp the show—added some deeper tracks, rearranged the order and some arrangements—so this time around we have a little different approach, so we needed to rehearse. It’s been fun, and it gave us a kick in the butt to rethink some of the older songs. RF: Speaking of older songs, I got the scoop on a few of their hits. Did you know … • The song “Rich Girl” was originally “Rich Guy.” After a year, they didn’t like the way it flowed, so it was changed to “Rich Girl.”
• “She’s Gone” was written together by Hall and Oates, each going through their own heartache. JO: Darryl was going thru a divorce, and I had just been stood up on New Year’s Eve. It was the best thing for me that it never happened! RF: “She’s Gone” is my favorite. The instant I hear that first note and recognize it, this warm feeling fills my soul. Everyone who hears it shares the same sense of anticipation knowing what’s to come—it’s pretty amazing. What is that? How does it have the same effect on so many? JO: Thank you, and I know what you mean. The magic you hear in that recording is the combination of a lot of really talented, creative people, all pulling together for the same purpose. What I mean by that is the great producer Arif Mardin had a sense of how to surround the song Darryl and I wrote with the right players. Great studio musicians, who were some of the best in the world, and great recording engineers who could capture the perfect sounds plus this amazing string arrangement Arif wrote. It is the sum total of these incredible people, pointing in the same direction. That is why you have magic. RF: It’s the magic in their twenty-one albums (seven albums that went multiplatinum or platinum, and six albums going gold) that led Hall and Oates to be inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame. I asked Oates if one meant more than the other. JO: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is more spectacular and more impressive to the public since they get to see it on TV. It’s a big event with a lot of publicity,
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• Surprisingly, “Maneater,” which was originally written as a reggae song, is not about a woman. The “she” in “Maneater” refers to New York City.
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and that’s really important, since it puts you in the place of the stratus of rock and roll legends. However, the Songwriters Hall of Fame was equally if not more important, because it added Darryl and I into this incredible pantheon of great American songwriters that goes back to the beginning. Back to George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and the earliest writers of American pop music. So, if we hadn’t written the songs we wrote, we wouldn’t have gotten into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. RF: Oates recently published an autobiography, Change of Seasons, and he hopes that the takeaway for those who read the memoir is that he’s so much more than just “one half of a legendary pop duo.” RF: What made you decide to write a memoir at this time in your life? JO: I had done a series of interviews with a fellow Philadelphian, Chris Epting. Chris seemed to get me in a lot of ways. I mentioned to him that I kept journals from the 1970s and 1980s, and that I chronicled basically everything that happened in my earliest days of my partnership with Darryl. He was fascinated with that and asked if he could see some of them. I made copies, and after he read them, he was just so gung ho. Chris said, “Man, you gotta write a book, and these journal entries are the beginning of it. We’ll use it as a timeline.”
JO: Exactly. A lot of what I put in Change of Seasons has to do with my earlier days before I ever met Darryl Hall. It’s not just the music I made and what influenced me, but what it took to put it all together. Not many people know about that part. RF: It was that part that played an integral role in creating the person Oates is. He told me that he was a musician for twelve years before meeting Darryl Hall. The music he made in childhood and as a teenager really formed who he is at his core. Now, after seven solo albums and having written a book, he has tapped back into the earliest influences that made him who he is as a musician, and that’s where he is coming from today. JO: It’s been a long life of twists and turns and a lot of side detours, and that’s what I want to get across in the book. RF: You have lived in quite a few cities. I’m curious when you think of home, which city pops into your head? JO: New York City, Philly, Aspen, and Nashville—all of them. In fact, the dedication page of Change of Seasons goes out to all my hometowns. Each one was critical in making me the person I am. Moving to all of these places changed me in a very profound way. Moving from NYC to Pennsylvania with my family as a little kid— had we not done that, I never would have met Darryl. Moving from the little town of North Wales, Pennsylvania, to Philadelphia got me into the professional music business. Moving to Colorado saved my life in the late ’80s, and moving to Nashville has given me a rebirth musically in the modern era. So, each one has truly molded me in some way.
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RF: So you agreed to share your journal entries? Now that takes courage. You’ve given a gift to your fans—a real flashback into your past. The fact it’s not from memory only, but through so many journal entries, makes it so real and raw. We see a part of you we haven’t known before.
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RF: I know exactly what you mean. Can you tell me about the symbol on your guitars, a circle with an arrow through it? What’s the story behind that? JO: Well, a few years ago I began a project called Good Road to Follow (a series of digital singles bundled into a triple EP package of fifteen songs). I realized that not only travel but music has taken me on an amazing journey in my life and really pointed the direction for me to go. I had discovered an old hobo sign that was a circle with an arrow and compass points. In the old days, back in the Depression and Dust Bowl era, when hobos were riding rails and traveling the country, they had all these secret signs they posted or carved in the dirt to give information to other travelers on where it was safe to go or where they could get a free meal. I sort of adopted that sign for myself and for Good Road to Follow, and it’s been sort of my mantra. RF: What a cool story. I love that—definitely the perfect symbol. OK, if you could play with any musician or band, past or present, who would your top three be? JO: That’s easy. Chuck Berry, Doc Watson, Mississippi John Hurt, and Curtis Mayfield. Oops, that’s four. RF: That’s OK, I’ll let it slide. When you listen to music, who do you listen to, and do you listen to the radio?
JO: My ear is to the ground when it comes to music. I’m always listening for new songwriters, new music, seeing styles of production. I listen analytically. To be honest, I don’t listen to a lot of other music because I want to keep whatever my musical direction is pure. I don’t want to be influenced by others, so I mainly listen to podcasts. RF: That makes a lot of sense. OK, last question: What would you call this time in your life? Just so you know, whatever you come up with, I plan to use it as the title of this article, if it’s OK with you. JO: Hmm, OK, sure. Well, for me personally, I’d call this my musical rebirth. RF: Tell me why—and I love that for a title. JO: Because what’s going on with Darryl and me. The success and the excitement that is going on with what we do together is just something I could never have imagined would be happening in 2017. At the same time, my move to Nashville has given me a new life of musical inspiration that I also could have never imagined would have happened. So, the combination of those two things makes it a very powerful time in my life. u Hall and Oates will be playing at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience on Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. in Snowmass Town Park. Tickets are available at jazzaspensnowmass.org.
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After a gorgeous summer and a stunning burst of color in the fall, Aspen starts to slow down. It’s at this time when travel seems to be on everyone’s agenda. For those who feel they missed the season for travel to Europe–think again. If you are like me, I have always planned my vacations to Europe when the weather is warm, June through September. However, during last year’s offseason (specifically November), I took off on a lengthy European visit. For so many reasons, it was just as, or even more incredible than summer in Europe. This was due to a number of reasons: fewer tourists, restaurant reservations being easier to get, hotels having ample availability as well as off-season rates, locals being super friendly and more patient than in summer, and great pricing on flights. However, by far the best part about traveling to Europe during both Aspen’s off-season and Europe’s off-season were the Christmas markets. City after city, I made it a point to visit all the incredible open-air holiday markets.
I started in Cologne, Germany, and happened to luck out by arriving on the opening day of Karneval (Carnival), which always kicks off eleven minutes passed 11 a.m. on the 11th of November. Cologne at Karneval reminded me of an Aspen Highlands closing party combined with a wild day at Cloud 9 (minus the Veuve). Everyone is in costumes with music, dancing, and drinking everywhere. Plus, the best beer I have ever tasted was being poured to anyone who held out a mug. Sheer craziness! In the center of Cologne, not as tall, but almost as famous as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, stands the largest Christmas tree in the Rhine region. Surrounding the tree in every direction of the city are more than two hundred vendor stalls, all selling traditional yuletide wares. In addition to the parades, shopping, drinking, and taking in the festive décor, the people-watching will hold your interest and your gaze for quite a while. It was some of the best I have ever seen—and I have seen quite a lot!
EUROPE’S CHRISTMAS MARKETS MAKE AN IDEAL OFF-SEASON VACATION DESTINATION | BY RISA FELDMAN
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The markets are incredibly charming and romantic, oh so French, and won my vote for the best in storefront holiday décor. checking out the castles in Aberdeen, three girlfriends and I drove a few hours to Edinburgh to spend Thanksgiving and check out this UK city’s ultra-famous Christmas market. For twenty years, in the heart of Edinburgh, the city’s Christmas market has been held in an incredibly picturesque setting. The main area is set up in a huge square. From any location, if you just look up, the spectacular Edinburgh Castle sits high above you. This city’s Christmas market is truly a winter showcase of some of the best crafts and gastronomic food and drink that Scotland has to offer. Plus, a gigantic Christmas ferris wheel stands right in the middle of it all. Quite a spectacular sight! When you get tired of all the shopping, get lost in the many tiny cobblestone streets as they play host to smaller and more intimately sized stalls. Other than the obvious Edinburgh Castle, a few more mustsee or must-do experiences include: a drink at The Dome Bar, dinner at The Witchery, and a stroll down the Street of Light for an impressive light show. Between the festiveness, the weather—usually cold but not freezing yet—and discounted travel deals, think about a European Christmas market vacation for an off-season get away. It will help pass the time and before you know it, you will be back on Ajax Mountain, dining at Cache Cache, dancing at Bootsy’s, and drinking tequila at Jimmy’s! u Opposite page: A festively decorated bar in downtown Strasbourg. Top: Enjoying glühwein in Riquewihr. Bottom: Strasbourg’s Christmas market.
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The next city to mention from my Christmas market tour is Strasbourg, France. This city in the Alsace region has spent centuries dancing on either side of the French/German border. Strasbourg holds the title for the oldest (445 years and counting) and best Christmas market in all of France. The Petite France neighborhood is one of the quaintest I have ever seen and ends right where the markets begin. The markets are incredibly charming and romantic, oh so French, and won my vote for the best in storefront holiday décor. The town is complete with roaming carolers, an ice rink, and everywhere you turn—my favorite—glühwein, or hot mulled wine, served in boot-shaped mugs. Plan to feast on all the edible specialties, including roasted chestnuts, crêpes, and flammekueche, or tarte flambée, a wood-fired regional specialty similar to a pizza but with very local ingredients. Trust me, you will not go hungry or be bored. Look for stuffed white storks—the city mascot and symbol of good luck. Next I visited the darling teeny Alsatian town of Riquewihr, tucked against the rolling foothills of the local wine-growing region and known for its pristinely preserved historical architecture. And then I couldn’t resist popping over to Switzerland to visit Basel and Zurich. (For those who are anxious to hit the slopes by summer’s end, you can get a head start as the lifts are open in Zermatt by mid-November.) From Zurich, I flew over to Aberdeen, Scotland; the flight was inexpensive due once again to it being off-season. After a few days
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Quiet, please: You are entering a museum, an upside-down basket chapel, a sanctuary for art and it’s dialogue. The Aspen Art Museum sits on the corner of Hyman and Mill, a relatively new piece of the downtown landscape since the culmination of its approval process and construction in 2014. I was on the board of the Contemporaries, a membership group of the Aspen Art Museum, when the whole process was initiated. I was a proponent. Once the museum was built, it took me two years to enter inside. Early one morning, trying to stare past its façade, I saw how the mountain landscape is visible through the intricately woven, Shigeru Ban-designed walls. A puzzle of light climbing like a natural staircase to the top of Aspen Mountain. I vowed to go to an exhibit. Bracing myself, I took a young art student, and we went through each of the galleries, picking our favorites—mine was Ryan Gander’s Make Every Show Like It’s Your Last—a series of palettes covering the wall, mapped out and plotted with a key coordinating to portraits, from palette and wall to person. I next attended an evening of jazz— incredible musicians framed by the Aspen night sky. You may or may not know of the controversy this building and its curator have stirred. You may love it. You may not. I admit I still don’t go in as often as I should. A museum is a gift, a heart of a city, a gathering place, a safe harbor from a frenetic playground. Walking through the clean, small bites of art in the six easily navigated gallery spaces (I’m prone to visual fatigue, and this museum is built to have ways to rest or go outside, doors on each floor like safety valves), I noticed one of the faces at the café was now posted at the door as security for the exhibit. They move through the museum respectfully, some familiar faces and some not. Their shirts read simply “guide” in lowercase. They, this team of fifteen, are not the docents, but specifically the guides of the AAM. If
you have visited other museums, then you know the security for art exhibits are an untouchable crew: silent, hands crossed, a police force of sorts to protect the art. I spoke with the museum’s director, Heidi Zuckerman, about her guide program and what makes it unique. She said that yes, they all have to be chosen ultimately by her, and their first job is the security of the work. However, the AAM guide program is as groundbreaking as the building’s architecture. They are all different ages and backgrounds. They also are all embracing of this singular opportunity—preparing for each exhibit with walk-throughs with artists and curators and getting fed reading materials galore. They live within the building for four to eight hours at a time, their personalities and movements a foil to the visual koan of the installed work. They are not playful like an overly energetic waiter; they are a force, a crucial humanizing factor for our museum. A gift, they are crossing the river Styx of this new piece of Aspen history as our guides. A quiet and human counterpart to the contemporary art whose purpose can often seem an intentional enigma. They allow us to “touch things,” as Jack Pierson’s current piece, exhorts in an environment that is untouchable yet still magically yoked to the nature outside. Once you enter the doors or hike the staircase to the light of the rooftop café and perhaps even glance at the curved, interlocking lattice of Ban’s incredible structure, then the conversation begins: between you and the art, your date at the jazz show, or maybe, Meagan Burger
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The font on their uniform shirts is perfect—quiet and loud simultaneously—just like the museum itself. There is so much sound and color within this elegant cage. How could this structure ever have seemed more risky to enter than a rollicking après-ski joint? There is a naturalness to this foreign object. It breathes. That takes a respiratory system in place. Like a team of guides. Like Zuckerman’s doors, escape hatches connecting the indoors to out beyond just light through beams. Art is a playground or escape perhaps, but one that guides you back to the human connection, our relationship with each other, our planet. Zuckerman calls this space the result of a “moral imperative” to “be part of something that matters,” “to construct meaning.” Take the Rural Outreach Initiative (the AAM has been designated a rural museum by the US Census Bureau and is one of three museums with this classification in a ten-state area). AAM sends art educators into schools to give children a voice through art and now into their homes to educate their parents. Zuckerman recalls the David Hammons/Yves Klein show as a highlight of her life. What if it is also the ongoing force of a dialogue she has set in motion, the people she has carefully chosen, and the effect of good intention over time? Cracks in cement are just starting to wrinkle across the upstairs patio, adding another layer of history, momentum, and humanness to this art sanctuary. “Constructing meaning” with Gravity and Grace (a May 2017 exhibit that examines how objects can function as physical traces and intangible links between the visible and invisible) and a team of guides. u
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if you are lucky, a guide who is happy to see you take in and respond to the art in their care. Guides move about in a rotation of one station per hour, including front desk, café, kiosks, and exhibits. Each is well-versed enough to discuss the work they have been living with and answer questions if engaged. They love their jobs. I saw many new faces amidst their crew and decided to figure out if they had come through some futuristic door, like Planet of the Apes, or if they are as attached to Aspen as they are to their jobs as guides. A glowing face meets me at the front desk. It is Meagan Burger, head of the guides (here so far for four years). She has come to Aspen via Alaska. She did not grow up with art but was compelled to bring her mom to their first museum visit when in Chicago as a teenager. Ben Tomkins, now down to guiding one day a week, smiles as he recalls leaving his acting jobs and life in Australia to come to Aspen with his love. He is immersed now in the arts of our town and takes great pride in his time at the museum. Infectiously positive, a dreamer, he glows when I tell him the guides are certainly a part of the art. He shows me a picture he took of a rainbow cast on the floor and points out that the light moves through the building like visual poetry, every day a new surprise. Daniel Martinez, who is taking time off from Aspen High, a musician from El Salvador, works full time in his guide position and relishes the beat and pulse of the museum’s changing exhibitions and the interactions with people.
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WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN FOR KATHERINE LEGRAND CUSTOM GOLDSMITH. Katherine (known to all as Rosie) Whipple-Andrews, the designer and founder of Katherine LeGrand Custom Goldsmith, is no stranger to retail or the custom jewelry industry. She and her life and business partner, Ross Andrews, share more than thirty years of experience in goldsmithing, diamond grading, stone setting, designing custom jewelry, and more. I recently spoke with Whipple-Andrews at length and was not only impressed with her knowledge and talent, but also with her passion of giving back to the community of Aspen and beyond in a big way. BY JOANI WHITE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK TININENKO
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In addition to the grand opening of her new Aspen storefront this past winter, Whipple-Andrews was also recently honored as the only fine jeweler invited to display her exceptionally beautiful collection at the National Museum of Women in the Arts 30th Anniversary Gala in Washington, DC. But she also went a step further: creating and donating a spectacular one-ofa-kind creation for the gala’s silent auction, a bejeweled large artpallete brooch in 18-karat yellow gold surrounded by diamonds and colorful gemstones with a magnificent pearl center stone. A smaller, limited edition series of twenty brooches was also created, with the proceeds of the sales going to the museum. When I ask Whipple-Andrews what the significance of this recent accolade was for her personally and professionally, she’s passionate to tell me that this is the only museum in the world that is dedicated to female artists. I further discovered what a high honor this was when she tells me how dominated by men the jewelry industry is as a whole. Whipple-Andrews, however, does not take full credit for all of her advances in this male-driven industry. She immediately tells me that she most likely would have never ended up designing her own collections had it not been for Andrews, a noted goldsmith and longtime Aspen resident. Under Ross Andrews’s tutelage, she found her niche, fine-tuned her trade
skills, and began to branch out into creating her own designs, which has clearly paid off. Their shared passion and love of jewelry flourished into a love for each other, and the rest is history. The couple is raising three darling children—Reyna, eight; Tsarina, six; and two-year-old Myles—who are getting in on the jewelry act themselves, Whipple-Andrews tells me. “Oftentimes the girls accompany me on jewelry- and stonebuying excursions and are each allowed to choose one stone in a certain color or shape, where I then will design a fun creation for them,” she explains. This has been the inspiration for a children’s fine-jewelry collection, which is showcased in the boutique and continues to evolve. This brings me back to the true custom aspect of everything that is designed within the Katherine LeGrand Collection and Whipple-Andrews’s philosophy on the quality of the work that she is putting out into the world. First and foremost, she is fully accredited as a diamond grader and has several Gemological Institute of America certifications, which she is extremely proud of. “Education and accreditation is something I learned the value of in the industry early on,” she explains. “When working with appraisals and large estate collections from around the world,
Katherine LeGrand Custom Goldsmith is located on the upper level near BB’s Restaurant on Cooper Avenue and is easy to discover by the vast array of jewelry offerings that will most definitely lure you inside. Prepare to be dazzled!
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you must have the tools and background required to properly asses and value each and every individual piece.” I also ask Whipple-Andrews if being located in Aspen allows her to see collections from estates that she might not otherwise be able to see in other parts of the country, with the international crowd being right at our doorstep. Absolutely, she tells me. “I have seen rare stones and pieces from the 1920s that have been exquisitely breathtaking. I am quite fortunate!” I also have to ask what inspires Whipple-Andrews in her jewelry designs the most. “Movement is a current inspiration, along with creating the perfect design around the stones I am working with,” she tells me. I can easily see this as I am mesmerized by a pair of diamond drop earrings with a jaw-dropping center stone that she’s wearing when we first meet. The second thing she tells me is the stone or stones themselves that she is working with. She oftentimes accompanies clients on trips to to New York to select large-scale, fancy stones—there, she has built exclusive relationships with dealers that provide her with some of the best selections in the world. If this first year has set the pace for Katherine LeGrand, I can only imagine what is to come from this generous and talented artist. Between partnering locally to help raise funds by donating tempting works of art for Les Dames d’ Aspen and Jazz Aspen Snowmass, and her recent recognition at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, this is one busy lady, sharing her passion for fine jewelry, philanthropy, arts, and above all, family. u
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Summer Music just sounds best in the mountains, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it? That may be one reason why Aspen attracts world-renowned artists in all genres, year round. Summertime in our corner of Colorado, however, is especially alluring: The majestic landscape, cool climate, and fun-loving, cosmopolitan crowds that flock here create an unparalleled atmosphere for outdoor festivals, intimate club performances, sidewalk jam sessions, and all sorts of sounds in between. So listen upâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and get your groove on.
Funk, rock, orchestra, opera, jazz, blues, soul, folk, country, pop, bluegrass, reggae, rap, hip-hop, electronic—find music for every mood in the mountains. BY AMANDA RAE
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ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL Comprising a dizzying 400 events, the 69th season of the Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) pulls pages straight from fairy tales and fables, featuring enchanting works that tell fantastical stories. Classical performances in the 2,050-seat, openair Benedict Music Tent—which boasts perennially free lawn seating, one of Aspen’s precious cultural gems—include Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute conducted by Nicholas McGegan (July 7); Prokofiev’s absurdist symphonic suite from The Love for Three Oranges with Aspen alumna violinist Sarah Chang (July 14); Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (July 16); Ravel’s opera L’enfant et les sortileges and Mother Goose suite (July 21); Zemlinsky’s The Mermaid symphonic fantasy (July 23); Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite with soprano Renée Fleming and pianist Inon Barnatan (July 30); and more. Not to miss: Seattle Symphony music director Ludovic Morlot conducts violinist Simone Porter in works by Strauss, Mozart, Beethoven, and Stravinsky (June 30); Garrison Keillor’s Prairie
Legendary soprano Renée Fleming performs with the AMFS orchestra.
Home Companion public radio show reimagined as “Love and Comedy” via piano, singing, and live sound effects (Aug. 14); and the Aspen Festival Orchestra featuring the Colorado Symphony Chorus season-ender, Berlioz’s The Damnation of Faust (Aug. 20). Weekly performances by the Aspen Philharmonic Orchestra (Wednesdays, 6 p.m.), the Aspen Chamber Symphony (Fridays, 6 p.m.), and the Aspen Festival Orchestra (Sundays, 4 p.m.) offer ample opportunity to lie out on the lawn. Don’t forget to pack a picnic!
the Sundeck at the top of Aspen Mountain (Saturdays at 1 p.m., July 8-Aug. 12), in local churches, and on downtown pedestrian malls and Paradise Corner.
AMFS’s 500-seat Harris Concert Hall holds more intimate performances, including violinist Chang, who tackles Vivaldi’s epic Four Seasons (July 19); Rufus Wainwright, showcasing new music via arrangements for string orchestra (July 24); and solo and chamber music recitals, master classes, and backstage guided tours.
JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS Jazz Aspen Snowmass senior vice president Andrea Beard anticipates that the organization’s 27th year may be “the biggest and best in JAS history.” The first of two centerpiece events, the JAS June Experience comprises four nights of headline performances at the Benedict Music Tent: New Orleans jazz by Jon Batiste and Stay Human, plus singerkeyboardist and former Doobie Brother Michael McDonald continued on page 70
Free recitals by AMFS students are ongoing at the rooftop deck at the Aspen Art Museum (Tuesdays at 6 p.m., July 11-Aug.15),
AMFS also stages two complete operas at the Wheeler Opera House: Verdi’s La traviata (July 15; a special benefit dinner at the Caribou Club precedes a second performance on July 17) and Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito (Aug. 15, 17, and 19). aspenmusicfestival.com
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Top: Clockwise: Mike Mills (guitarist) of REM and Robert McDuffie (violinist) performing at the Benedict Music Tent (2016); Les Claypool performs at Snowmass Mammoth Fest (2014); Nelly performs at Bootsy Bellows (2017); Bottom: Clockwise: Chris Robinson performs at Snowmass Mammoth Fest (2014); Tedeschi Trucks Band performs at the Benedict Music Tent (2013); James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem performs at Belly Up Aspen (2012); Naturally 7 performing at the Benedict Music Tent.
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continued from page 68 (June 23); Earth, Wind & Fire (June 24); and soul vocalist Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton, followed by R&B horn outfit Tower of Power (June 25). Arrive early each night for the complimentary lawn party, or purchase tickets for a catered VIP tent. The finale, on July 1: Ella @ 100: Direct from the Apollo, an homage to American jazz and pop singer Ella Fitzgerald featuring three generations of vocalists backed by the legendary Count Basie Orchestra (celebrating its 80th anniversary) and introduced by comedian and storyteller David Alan Grier. The official toast to summer’s end, though, is the JAS Labor Day Experience, known to draw crowds of 10,000-plus to Snowmass Town Park (September 1-3). This year’s allstar lineup of pop, R&B, rock, funk, blues, world, and soul tunes: Keith Urban, Daryl Hall & John Oates (see “A Musical Rebirth,” p. 38), Lake Street Dive, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, the Revivalists, the Roots, and Maroon 5. The latter was booked, Beard says, “based on the fact that they were the number one most requested band on our audience surveys for the last three years.”
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Above: Maroon 5; Below: JAS Café at the Aspen Art Museum
Sprinkled throughout are six JAS Café performances of jazz and world music: Japanese pianist-composer Hiromi with Colombian harpist Edmar Castaneda; New York super-group Butler, Bernstein & the Hot 9; French crooner Cyrille Aimée; a capella gospel group Take 6; and Brazilian pianist-singer Eliane Elias. Held downstairs at the Little Nell Hotel, the Aspen Art Museum roof deck, and at Cooking School of Aspen, the early shows offer small plates or a three-course meal, depending on the venue. (Select dates, June 22 to August 20; 7 and 9:15 p.m., jazzaspensnowmass.org)
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Summer programming includes “a good amount of heritage and family-friendly-type acts,” says Belly Up co-owner and talent buyer David Goldberg, citing Blues Traveler (July 5), Lyle Lovett (July 22), Mary Chapin Carpenter (July 23), Boz Scaggs (July 25), Melissa Etheridge (July 26), Chris Isaak (July 27), Dweezil Zappa (Aug. 9), and Donavon Frankenreiter (July 13). “However, regardless of the time of year I am always trying to put as many of the biggest and the best acts in the room.” Stay alert: Belly Up might announce shows as little as five days in advance. bellyupaspen.com
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SNOWMASS Big news from Snowmass: Thursday night concerts, free on Fanny Hill for twenty-six years, are expanding to include select Fridays and Saturdays—totaling eleven shows. Hot Buttered Rum kicks it off on June 10 during the Snowmass Rendezvous Craft Beer Festival. Also noteworthy: See-I, featuring members of Thievery Corporation (June 15); Brothers Keeper featuring John Popper (June 22); “cowboy, hippie, surf, rock” by Lukas Nelson and the Promise of Real for the 50th Anniversary Deaf Camp Benefit (July 15); Cajun-inflected New Orleans Suspects (July 20); Freddy Jones Band during the Enduro World Series (July 27); and “trance-blues” pioneers Otis Taylor Band (August 17). Summer 2017 also features a new, ticketed festival (in addition to the JAS Labor Day Experience, p. 70) run by one of the founders of Lollapalooza: BLUEBIRD Art + Sound, headlined by Drive-By Truckers and showcasing interactive art, musicians, and plenty of DJs (June 30 to July 2). gosnowmass.com/events BELLY UP Aspen’s concert crown jewel Belly Up has cemented its reputation as one of the coolest clubs in the country thanks to ever-diverse programming. Hot tickets, some of which have already sold out: Milky Chance (June 7), Gary Clark Jr. (June 2324), Thomas Jack (July 1), Thievery Corporation (July 3-4), and Spoon (Aug. 8).
JUSTICE SNOW’S Sundays and Wednesdays through September, vintage sounds spill onto the corner of Mill Street and Hyman Avenue from Justice Snow’s. The cocktail bar and restaurant in the historic Wheeler Opera House building hosts small acoustic combos, usually with percussion, showcasing the likes of Americana, gypsy swing, jazz, and rock–and entry is always free (9 p.m. to midnight). Our picks: bluegrass band Leonard Curry Trio (June 14); locals Severin Brown and Bo Hale (July 19); and multi-instrumentalist Bradley Carter (July 12), whose act includes “some fiery fiddle playing while dancing on a piece of plywood that is amplified—a spectacle to be witnessed,” says music curator Brad Manosevitz. Food & Wine Classic weekend will buzz, too: On June 18, soulful jazz vocalist Rachel Price performs solo during brunch (11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) and Jill Cohn with her band that night. Nate Hancock and the Declaration, centerpiece of JS’s Americana Music Series last spring, runs the house with special guests for the month of September. justicesnows.com BOOTSY BELLOWS On June 17, Bootsy Bellows nightclub throws down for what might be the only rap show during the 2017 Food & Wine Classic: Bow Wow. (The Snoop Dogg protégé ain’t so Lil’ anymore.) Two hundred tickets are sure to sell out, as they did for Nelly and G-Eazy last winter. $60; 970.925.3700; 617.233.4504, bootsybellows.com/aspen THEATRE ASPEN Musical theater more your speed? Theatre Aspen stages productions: Tony Award-winning Hairspray (June 24 to Aug. 19), with a pre-fireworks performance on July 4, and The World According to Snoopy (July 13 to Aug. 15). After a week of workshops with the Broadway Dreams Foundation, local students join Broadway veterans in a revue on June 30. theatreaspen.org ASPEN MOUNTAIN Bluegrass Sundays (12 to 3 p.m.) at the top of Aspen Mountain present Colorado outfits weekly, free with a gondola pass. Standouts: Jay Roemer Band on June 30 includes Dave Carroll from Trampled by Turtles; local Smuggler Mountain Boys perform Sept. 3. aspensnowmass.com u
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MATCHMAKER AN INTERVIEW WITH MAXIMILIAN RIEDEL | BY RISA FELDMAN
No, this is not another article on a millionaire matchmaker— this time, matchmaking refers to the relationship between wine and the glass it’s served in. Most wine lovers know the basics of what type of wine to pair with food and what style or shape of glass wine should be served in. However, what I learned from Maximilian Riedel— the eleventh-generation CEO of eponymous glassware manufacturer Riedel—at an après-ski seminar in Aspen/ Snowmass, is just how much impact the shape of the glass truly has on the taste of wine and spirits, making choosing the right glass just as important as the wine itself.
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RISA FELDMAN: Does size really matter? (Aspenites, get your minds out of the gutter! I’m talking about wine glasses.) MAXIMILIAN RIEDEL: Glassware’s shape matters immensely. Without the correct glass shape, a wine’s message can get muddled or lost. Tasting and smelling is believing when it comes to the effects of glassware on how we enjoy wines. In a larger bowl, the wine has more space to open up in the glass. This permits a greater interaction with the air, allowing for both greater release of a wine’s many aromas and a built-in area for the nose to smell these aromas in a semi-enclosed environment, directing the aromas in a more focused way to the olfactory receptors. Glassware shape likewise focuses the way wine is delivered to the palate. Wines with higher sugar, for example, or more tannins, are best perceived by different areas in the mouth. Varietal-specific stemware factors in a grape varietal’s inherent properties, ensuring that they are delivered to the part of the mouth with the appropriate receptors for sugar content, tannins, and alcohol levels.
MR: Exactly! The bowl shape really depends on the grape variety. Not all whites are best out of a small bowl. For example, our Oaked Chardonnay glass is quite a large bowl, proving to be the best shape for this full-bodied grape and offering the best surface space to allow this grape to open up and display its best characteristics. On the other hand, there are some reds, such as zinfandels, which are also best served out of smaller bowls. We rely on shared consensus—enjoying wines from proper glassware has won over the world’s most important wine critics, as well as hundreds of thousands of everyday consumers. RF: When designing a glass, which comes first: a shape to enhance taste or the look? Is there a principle to this? MR: In developing our glassware, we follow the principle of functionality to determine the shape that best works. Our motto has always been that form follows function, so all of our varietal-specific glassware is determined based on the shape that best enhances a wine’s flavors and aromas. When determining our glass shapes, we conduct comparative wine tastings in many different glass shapes and sizes. We work with leading winemakers, sommeliers, and other wine professionals and experts with knowledge of a given varietal, its flavors and aromas. In the comparative tasting, both the experts and we compare the wine or spirit in different glass shapes and sizes until we achieve a group
RF: What’s the most common misconception you hear about wine and the glassware that’s used? MR: The most common misconception I hear is that flutes are the best glass shape to enjoy Champagne. Contrary to popular belief, I, along with many winemakers and experts around the world, recommend using the proper varietalspecific glass to best enjoy Champagne’s flavors and aromas, specifically one of Riedel’s many Riesling glasses or the Sommeliers Burgundy Grand Cru glass (depending on the Champagne). Though Champagne flutes are elegant and sexy, they can often stifle aromas and affect where the wine hits the palate, whereas using the proper grape-varietalspecific glass will ensure we smell the Champagne’s rich aromas and taste the best of the fruit on the mouth. RF: If you were told you could only use one type of glass from now on, which line/glass would it be. Why? MR: My favorite single glass is the Riedel Sommeliers Burgundy Grand Cru glass, and I most often drink pinot noir. Riedel’s extensive research has proven that bigger is better when it comes to glassware size, and this glass perfectly allows the complexities of pinot noir, very delicate grapes, to open up and perfectly show themselves. RF: Thank you so much, and hoping to see you again in Aspen! MR: The most important rule when drinking wine is very simple: Stay true to your palette, sit back, and enjoy! Now, which rosé to choose? Happy summer!
Maximilian J. Riedel is the eleventh-generation head of Riedel, the family-owned glassware company based in Kufstein, Austria. Joining the family business at age eighteen, Maximilian shadowed his father, Georg J. Riedel, who had learned from his father, Claus J. Riedel, the first to discover that the shape, size, and color of glassware affect how we enjoy wine, who thus developed the world’s first-ever varietal-specific glasses in 1958. After working for Riedel in Austria, France, and Dubai, at the age of twentythree Maximilian moved to the United States to become executive vice president of Riedel Crystal of America— two years later becoming CEO of the North American subsidiary. In less than ten years, he more than quadrupled the company’s sales in the United States and Canada, which became Reidel’s largest export markets. Soon thereafter, Maximilian was named as CEO and president of Reidel. u
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RF: Interesting. So, not all white wines should be served in a smaller-mouthed glass, and not all reds in a larger-mouthed glass?
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Above: The Caribou Club’s dining room exudes old west luxury and exclusivity. Center: The imposing main door.
Fondly referred to as “The Bou,” this is not your ordinary hideaway. Envision Hollywood flare and an ambiance that evokes a sultry vibe—the options of how to spend your evening are tailor made for your mood. Dark mahogany walls and rich velvet couches invite you to relax and socialize while sipping a Bombay martini, straight up with a twist. The action at the blackjack table may entice you to take a chance at your luck, but you won’t walk away with anything more than bragging rights. Still, playing blackjack is a pleasant distraction from standard nights spent elsewhere. Perhaps a five-course meal from veteran chef Miles D’Angelo will satisfy your appetite for fine dining, while sommelier Oliver Jaderko pairs the most elegant vintages from both domestic vinyards and abroad. The night doesn’t end until you’ve taken a twirl on the dance floor, just as resident DJ Kai plays your favorite tune. But, first … you will have to get through the door! Descending a grand staircase to reach the podium where you will be greeted conjures a memory from the Gone with the Wind scene when Scarlett floats down to meet Rhett Butler eye to eye. Except here, you will come face to face with one of the savviest,
yet fiercest, hosts: gatekeeper Billy Stolz. Either way, unless you’re a member or are put on the selective guest list, your chances of entry are slim. Working the door, as Stolz describes, takes someone who is strong enough to stand up to the most outlandish excuses for why a person should be granted entry sans membership. It takes someone who is smart in order to remember names and faces of the extensive member list, and also someone so genuine he makes you feel like you are the only customer they’ve ever hosted. The strict door policy is one reason why celebrities are notorious for making the Caribou their personal hangout. The integrity of a clandestine night is ensured by the absence of paparazzi, who are strictly prohibited in order to protect the privacy of high-profile guests. In fact, it’s so low-key that often A-list celebs are present but undetected. However, getting a glimpse of a star or two isn’t unusual, especially during high seasons. The Caribou first opened its doors twenty-seven years ago with resistance from Aspen city planners. Original owner Harley Baldwin countered with a brilliant idea to dig down instead of building up at the historic site located at 411 E. Hopkins. Baldwin
Photos courtesy of the Caribou Club; Owner Richard Edwards was unfortunately out of town for Interview/photos.
Left: Club gatekeeper Billy Stolz is one of Aspen’s savviest and toughest hosts. Right: A true wine-and-dine experience.
imagined a place with the texture and aesthetics of a rugged, yet elegant Aspen. Unsure if a private club in a seasonal town would succeed, a trial run in the spring of 1989 paved the way for how the Caribou Club would fare. Prior to the certificate of occupancy and final building permits being granted, Baldwin organized “The Illegal Party,” providing a sneak peak of what to expect from the final product. The scene was chaos, but the outcome was sensational. People who attended were fascinated at the prospect of a new way of spending an evening in Aspen. The following week, the Caribou officially opened its doors, and with the exception of a few weeks during off-season, has never closed. Stolz believes the longevity is due to the consistency of staff (many who have surpassed twenty years of service, and most who can claim over ten) and investing in keeping the continuity of the décor decade to decade. Painstaking efforts, such as repairing rather than replacing sofas, are made to ensure time lapses between visits won’t impact the familiarity of the Caribou furnishings. While the nostalgic presence of the Bou is comforting, its trajectory for growth is essential. In the past decade, expansion
into the catering arena has evolved. Evidently, what’s trending now is ultra private. Today’s patrons want the exquisite food served at their most noteworthy events by the remarkable staff. The catering side has grown to such epic proportions that event dates fill quickly. An impressive kitchen expansion secured the augmentation of the catering business. The option of an off-location Caribou experience has provided a sensible alternative to the trickier request of renting out the actual Caribou location for private events, especially when the occasion is desired during prime business hours. Aside from the momentum of the catering side of the brand, which also includes an art gallery, the future of the Caribou remains solid. There will never be a franchise or a “Caribou Two.” Not because it hasn’t been offered, but because the Bou is unique: There can only be one. Stolz and the team are settled in for the duration of the ride. With decades behind them and retirement nowhere in sight, the likely alternative years down the road, behind that door marked “PRIVATE,” is Billy Stolz standing with his cane, possibly waving it at the poor soul who naively thought they could slip through undetected. u
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Left: Andreas Sander of Germany competes in the Men’s Downhill on Aspen Mountain; Right: Petra Vlhova of Slovakia on her way to winning the Women’s Slalom; Bottom: Mikaela Shiffrin from Vail won her first Women’s Overall Championship; Opposite Page: Left: Spectators enjoy the view from the VIP Lounge; Opposite Page: Right: Marcel Hirscher of Austria collecting his Crystal Globe for the Overall Men’s Championship
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Back in 1950, according to the newspaper photos, Aspen was a black and white town. The streets were covered in dust and the fewer than a one thousand residents were hoping for a miracle that would turn this sleepy mountain village into a world-class ski resort. That year, on a powdery Sunday in February, Italian ski racer Zeno Colò turned on the color. When Colò sped down a 2.1mile course through Spar Gulch, across the rim of the run now called Niagara, to capture the downhill in the first FIS World Championships in America, Aspen changed forever. This past March, sixty-seven ski seasons after Colò’s victory, Aspen once again hosted the world’s fastest skiers. This time, the town was bathed in both sunshine and a kaleidoscope of color.
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THE 2017 WORLD CUP FINALS The World Cup Finals, ski racing’s global Super Bowl if you will, brought the top twenty-five men and women in each discipline— downhill, super G, giant slalom, and slalom—together for the ultimate races of the season. It was the first time since 2001 that the World Cup in Aspen featured both men and women at the same time. The superstars of the sport, including this season’s overall World Cup champions, Marcel Hirscher of Austria and Vail’s Mikaela Shiffrin, raced over five days. On a stage of white ice under pristine blue skies, they competed in front of an international audience that packed the grandstands and slopesides. Fans waved the colorful flags of their countries and rang cowbells that reverberated in the hollows of Aspen Mountain. Hirscher, who won the men’s giant slalom, cemented his place as one of the greatest skiers in history, capturing his sixth straight crystal globe as the winner of the World Cup overall point standings. It was an unprecedented achievement. Shiffrin, who turned twenty-two the Monday before the Finals, took the opportunity to celebrate with a social post featuring her dancing in the shadows of Aspen Mountain, appropriately to the sounds of Taylor Swift’s “22.” She also wrapped her extraordinary season with a second-place finish in the ladies slalom, an event she had dominated all year. Hoisting the crystal globe as the overall champion set her up perfectly for the challenge of the Olympics next February in PyeongChang, South Korea. The other Vailite, the seemingly indestructible Lindsey Vonn, closed out a season that saw her come back from a shattered arm to finish second in the ladies downhill in the Finals. Vonn shocked the crowd when she slid under the padded barriers in the finish arena at the end of her run. After being pulled free, she rose to smile as the adoring crowds went wild. Ilka Stuhec of Slovenia, a dark horse whose mother served as her race tech, won not just the Aspen downhill, but the World Cup downhill globe as well. But, as was the case in 1950 in Aspen, it was the Italians who made the memories. The powerful and dominating Dominik Paris and Peter Fill opened the Finals by capturing first and second place in the men’s downhill. Then, on the closing Sunday, the Italian women finished first, second, and third, sweeping the ladies’ giant slalom. In all, Italian racers rose to the podium eight times out of twenty-seven opportunities, winning over a quarter of the medals awarded. Some may have been surprised by the flawless production of a world-class sporting event by both the organizers and the over six hundred volunteers who worked together to put on the Finals. “The Finals are a complex event with many unknown and moving parts,” said John Rigney, Aspen Skiing Company vice president of sales and events. “But we said from the beginning that we were committed to making this a great experience for the racers.” He paused, and then, with understatement, noted, “I think we did a pretty good job.”
Kjetil Jansrud of Norway celebrates his winning the Men’s Super G Championship
Tina Weirather of Liechtenstein won the Women’s Super G
Friends and family cheer on Travis Ganong of the United States
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Mattias Hargin of Sweden after his last run of the season
Of course, hosting the World Cup is about more than just the races, and Aspen displayed its chops as a world-class party town. Wagner Park was transformed into a multi-event World Cup village with a beer garden, concerts, environmental displays, and, yes, even a slushy soccer pitch. The weekend opened with a sold out Celebrate 50 Years of Ski Racing party in the ballroom of the Hotel Jerome. There, a who’s who of skiing’s elite came to honor and remember the contributions of Aspen’s Bob Beattie, one of the founders of the World Cup. The look-back brought nostalgia to a number of ski racing’s pioneers, one of whom lamented bittersweetly, “This may be the last time many of us have the chance to be together at the same race.” But for younger fans—a new generation of racing aficionados—the nightly concerts, featuring the likes of the soulful Vintage Trouble, the eurocentric Gogol Bordello, and Aspen favorite Michael Franti and Spearhead were bigger draws
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Above: Overall view of the finish aren ; Below: Veronika Velez Zuzulova of Slovakia, Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States, and Wendy Holdener of Switzerland receive their awards for Women’s Slalom
than even the epic fireworks over a crystal-clear Ajax. The Sunday buzz on the Sentient VIP platform was that the night before was one for the ages in Aspen. Sadly, there will not be a World Cup race this upcoming ski season in Aspen, as the FIS has announced that Vail and Killington, Vermont, will be the only US venues hosting races on the 2017-’18 World Cup tour. But the showing made by the community and the race crews proved that Aspen is ready to stage more racing events in the future. Aspen Mayor Steve Skadron, who had the honor of placing the medals around the necks of the winners of the nations team event in the Finals, was effusive in his praise of the community and the event. “If I said ‘fantastic,’ it would be an understatement,” said Skadron. “This proved that a little ski town in the Rocky Mountain west can pull off a five-star international ski event better than other place on planet earth.” We can’t wait to welcome the world again. u
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Casa Tua Casa Tua offers an unparalleled dining experience by blending elements of the five senses. Guests are made to feel as though they were visiting the home of a very good friend, a special place to enjoy delicious northern Italian cuisine, fine wine, and exquisite rotating art collections on view. The Club at Casa Tua is an intimate, timeless space located on the upper level for its members. Club members have the opportunity to participate in events from art exhibitions and fashion launches to wine tastings and jazz nights. Casa Tua offers unforgettable moments for all of its guests while dining in the private membership club, street level restaurant or enjoying a bite, al fresco, on our summer patios. Happy hour and bar menu selections served daily. Reservations recommended.
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Grey Lady Handcrafted cocktails and New England–style seafood are served at this buzzy, beach-themed eatery located on Mill street in downtown Aspen. The attention to detail, from the specialty cocktails to their lobster roll to the décor creates an experience that is sure to bring you back for more. Grey Lady has a raw bar selection including Oysters on the 1/2 shell and Alaskan King Crab legs that are simply delicious in addition to appetizers and full plate selections to temp you. Other Grey Lady’s include the original location in New York City, Montauk and Nantucket. Aspen is the only western outpost for this Grey Lady and we couldn’t be more thrilled! 970.925.1797 | 305 S MILL STREET | GREYLADYASPEN.COM
The Wild Fig The Wild Fig is an intimate restaurant with the charm and cozy atmosphere of a European brasserie. French subway tile walls and marble-top bar with deep hues of red decor welcomes guests as they enjoy fresh Mediterranean cuisine from Spain, France, Italy, and Greece. Patrons can choose from scrumptious craft cocktails and a variety of beer, wine and bubbles along with after dinner drink selections. Patio seating available and reservations recommended. 970.925.5160 | 315 E HYMAN AVE | THEWILDFIG.COM
BUCKPOINT RANCH 960 +/- acres available • Adjacent to BLM Senior water rights with live water • No conservation easement
Offered for $7,300,000
SOPRIS MOUNTAIN RANCH Picturesque equestrian facility with a polo field, stables and a club house • Sweeping mountain views • 35 acres Four bedrooms • Four and one half bathrooms • 6,031 SF
Offered for $2,700,000
Lifestyle. Luxury. Legacy.
WE’LL FIND YOURS.
Scott Davidson 970.948.4800 Scott@AspenAssociatesRealty.com AspenAssociatesRealty.com
THE LIST // ART
Opera Gallery Internationally renowned Opera Gallery has twelve galleries that span the globe from Paris to Dubai, with three locations in the US, one of which is located right here in Aspen. One of the leading fine art dealers, recognized by museums and private clients worldwide, Opera Gallery presents artwork from vibrant works on paper to curated exhibitions of sculpture with masterful use of light and space. This prestigious Gallery space provides exceptional investment grade post-War, impressionist, modern, and contemporary selections for the discerning collector. Opera Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superior reputation and high level of service is matched with integrity, discretion, and overall excellence on a global scale.
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970.710.7289 | 501 E. DEAN STREET | OPERAGALLLERY.COM
Baldwin Gallery Founded in 1994 by Richard Edwards and the late Harley Baldwin, this magnificent gallery has come to be known as a trailblazer in the Aspen community for serious contemporary art focusing on a wide range of artists whose work presents strong visual impacts. This spacious two-level, 7,000-square-foot gallery and exhibition space is host to several artist receptions and openings throughout the year. Upcoming summer shows include Bronze by Tom Sachs, Anna Makes Judith Love Martha by Anna Gaskell and Tracing the Contour of Our Days by Jim Hodges. 970.920.9797 | 209 S. GALENA | BALDWINGALLERY.COM
Peter Lik Gallery LIK ASPEN is a photographic gallery for standalone master photographer Peter Lik filled with images, many that have been locally inspired, from his impressive travels. Located in the historic Isis Theater building, gallery guests are welcomed into an interior space that exudes warmth with its impressive stone fireplace and reclaimed wood ceiling. Breathtaking landscapes of the natural world are the predominant theme throughout this visually stimulating gallery that will have all of your senses ignited. The knowledgable staff is quick to share details about where each photograph was taken and discuss customizable size and frame options for new releases and limited edition hand-signed photographic prints. Peter Lik holds numerous photographic awards and has multiple galleries throughout the world. 970.925.1820 | LIK.COM | 406 E. HOPKINS AVE.
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BEST VIEWS IN ALL OF SNOWMASS Snowmass Village Home with incredible views including all four ski areas. Featuring two master suites, three fireplaces, an elevator, and radiant heat. 700 square feet of outdoor decks highlight the best views in Snowmass. With an abundance of natural light, this unique custom home has three private patios, mature landscaping, sits on over four acres, and is located on a cul-de-sac which provides the ultimate privacy. Best priced custom home in Snowmass Village and located in the Aspen School district. Four bedrooms • Three and three half bathrooms • 5,703 SF
Offered Furnished – Turnkey for $3,250,000
Lifestyle. Luxury. Legacy.
WE’LL FIND YOURS.
PJ Bory 970.319.2178 PJ@PJBory.com AspenAssociatesRealty.com
THE LIST // SHOPPING
Silver Threads
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Silver Threads is not your average ordinary optical shop. Located in the historic Ute City Bank Building in the heart of Aspen, this warm and welcoming store exudes luxury and elegance from the moment you enter their doors. Silver Threads is known for its unusual eyeglasses but also offers a combination of high-end accessories, with a strong focus on designer eyewear, watches, and exclusive jewelry lines. If you are shopping for specialty gifts or custom Rolex limited edition timepieces, look no further. This is one of the only stores that carries the ultra-cool Shamballa Eyeware collection in Colorado. Be on the lookout for one of Silver Threads’ signature trunk shows to score one-of-a-kind selections and quite possibly meet the designer. Personalized customer service and the entire selection experience are what Silver Threads is known for, so don’t expect to shop online. 970.429.4670 | 308 GALENA STREET
Pitkin County Dry Goods Since 1969, Pitkin County Dry Goods has been known for its cutting-edge brands showcasing fashionable trends mixed with sophisticated and contemporary casual clothing for both men and women. Located in downtown Aspen, the store offers some of the finest selections of denim, cashmere sweaters, shearling, and leather jackets for both men and women. The women’s jewelry department is overflowing with unique collections from top designers including Chan Luu, MK watches, Sydney Evan, and Zoe Chicco, just to name a few. One of the top shopping destinations in Aspen and favorite go-to for both visitors and locals when searching for mid-priced accessories and fashion basics. 970.925.1681 | 520 E. COOPER AVENUE | PITKINCOUNTYDRYGOODS.COM
Hub of Aspen Aspen’s premier one-stop shop for bicycle sales, rentals and repairs has a new location along with a new owner Tim Emling, a long time bike enthusiast. The Hub of Aspen rents high-quality Trek carbon road bikes, full-suspension mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, carbon wheels, and Go Pro cameras. Hourly and daily rates offered for bicycle rentals. The Hub also has up-to-date maps and recommendations for both local trail and road rides. Also check out our website for an up-to-date calendar of events for local race venues and other happenings surrounding all things biking in the mountains. The Hub’s experienced staff can point you in the right direction for all of your mountain and road biking needs. 970.925.7970 | 616 E. HYMAN AVENUE | HUBOFASPEN.COM
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THE LIST // HOTELS
The St. Regis Aspen The St. Regis Aspen Resort is a perfect environment for superb winter skiing, summer sports, and the arts. Ideally located at the base of Aspen Mountain, the resort is within walking distance to all of Aspen’s shops, restaurants and entertainment. Year-Round Paradise. Abundant recreation options await you. Ski, snowshoe or winter fly fish when the temperature dips. Warm weather pursuits include whitewater rafting and tennis. And Remède™ Spa offers total indulgence, and a 24hour fitness center, any time of year. Stunning Views, Ultimate Luxury. 179 beautiful Guest Rooms and Suites
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with breathtaking views and luxurious touches including flat-screen televisions, Bose Wave CD/Radios and 20 new Rooms/Suites with fireplaces. 970.920.3300 | STREGISASPEN.COM
Hotel Jerome A landmark in Aspen, Hotel Jerome, an Auberge Resort, began a new chapter in its storied history when it unveiled an extensive renovation in December 2012. Aspen’s favorite gathering place welcomed guests back with Prospect, an American bistro; a relaxed new Living Room bar and lounge; a new Auberge Spa; and the legendary J-Bar, which is lauded as an Aspen institution. The hotel pioneered new levels of innovation and luxury when it opened in 1889 at the height of Aspen’s boomtown silver-mining era and is often described as Aspen’s “crown jewel.” Hotel Jerome’s 93 rooms and suites offer stunning mountain views. Hotel Jerome was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. 970.920.1000 | HOTELJEROME.AUBERGERESORTS.COM
The Little Nell The Little Nell, Aspen’s only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel, offers luxury services and unparalleled access to America’s most famous mountain town. Guests of The Little Nell – a Relais & Châteaux – enjoy a cosmopolitan yet intimate ambience, haute cuisine, and exclusive adventures designed to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. Luxurious services and amenities include a complimentary minibar, heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi, complimentary transportation services, Audi test-driving, 24-hour room service and a fully-equipped Health Center. In the winter season, a ski concierge team tunes equipment, warms your boots, stores equipment overnight and arranges rentals, lessons and adventures. 970.920.4600 | THELITTLENELL.COM
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