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150 White Horse Springs, Aspen | $10,750,000 This extraordinary example of cubist architecture was thoughtfully designed to balance geometric lines and shapes with the surrounding natural landscape. Featuring 9,039 sq. ft. of living space on nearly six acres of tree-filled, meticulously landscaped gardens, this property trumpets its intention for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. Walking into the large open living area, giant wall-length panes of glass present magnificent views of all four ski areas – Aspen, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass. The two master suite bedrooms and three guest suites showcase the elegance of simplicity, while offering stunning views from inside or from a private second floor patio. Completing this home is a caretaker suite with a separate entry is an added attribute of this distinct property. MLS#: 136734

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General manager Samantha Johnston

DEPARTMENTS

Editor Jeanne McGovern

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Subscriptions Dottie Wolcott

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Circulation Maria Wimmer

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Art Director Afton Groepper

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Arts Editor Andrew Travers

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Contributing Writers Amiee White Beazley Amanda Rae Busch John Colson Mary Eshbaugh Hayes Kelly J. Hayes Barbara Platts Bob Ward Tim Willoughby High Country News Aspen Historical Society

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THE WEEKLY CONVERSATION

with ANDREW TRAVERS

POPULAR MUSIC WHEN JAZZ VOCALIST NICOLE HENRY made her debut in Aspen in the summer of 2013, she was coming off the release of an album — “So Good, So Right: Nicole Henry Live” — that found her on a ’70s soul kick. The album, recorded at the Feinstein in New York, showcased Henry’s jazzinfused takes on the great voices of the 1970s, from Bill Withers to James Taylor and Fleetwood Mac. When she returns for a two-night run at the JAS Café, Jan. 2 and 3, local fans can expect some songs in the same vein performed in the context of a wider jazz survey. “It’s kind of a groovy show,” Henry told me recently after a rehearsal in Miami. “We’ll do some jazz standards, and we reworked a couple of contemporary tunes, we have a few originals, and it’s just kind of groovy.” In the 10 years since her debut album, Henry has become one of jazz’s finest interpreters. With soulful delivery and a thoughtful approach to phrasing, she can take classics from the American songbook – or less frequently covered numbers, like the ones on her ’70s album — and make them her own. In 2013, Henry won the Soul Train Award for Best Traditional Jazz Performance. Henry is also a songwriter in her own right. Her most recent single, “At This Moment,” was released in the fall, and Henry said she’s at work on a new album. Henry plays two nightly shows Friday and Saturday, at 7 and 9:15 p.m. Tickets are available online at jazzaspensnowmass.org. Read Friday’s Aspen Times for more on Henry and her show.

Vocalist Nicole Henry will play four shows over two nights at the JAS Cafe on Jan. 2 and 3.

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Pulitzer Prize winner and former U.S. Poet Laureate will give a reading at the Paepcke Auditorium as part of the Winter Words series on Tuesday, Jan. 6.

The prolific and unpredictable Flaming Lips come back to Aspen for two nights at Belly Up on Jan. 2 and 3.

OKLAHOMA FREAK ROCKERS the Flaming Lips have become semi-regulars at Belly Up over the past five years, playing several unpredictable shows around this time of year in the Galena Street club. Their mix of stage theatrics, folk and rock make for a singular experience every time out. One of their shows last time around included a memorable cover of the Beatles’ “With a Little Help From My Friends,” which turned out to be a preview of their most recent album — an album-long tribute to “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band.” You never know what to expect from these oddball geniuses. Tickets are available at the Belly Up box office and www.bellyupaspen.com. Los Angeles band Fever the Ghost opens both nights.

BOOKS PULITZER PRIZE WINNER and former U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey comes to town on Tuesday, Jan. 6, in the second installment of the Winter Words series. Trethewey, a Mississippi native, writes incisive poems about race and family. Her most recent book is 2012’s “Thrall” (see review, p. 50). Tickets for Trethewey’s reading are available at www.aspenshowtix.com, and there’s more information at www.aspenwriters.com.

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THE WEEKLY CONVERSATION

VOX POP What’s the best place to people watch in Aspen?

with JOHN COLSON

A hopeful note to Explore’s quiet buyer THE FUTURE HAS ARRIVED, as the old year gives way to the new. By the time you, dear reader, get ready to wade into this week’s version of my episodic realities, the new year will have dawned and the old year already will be but a fading memory, whether good or bad. I note, with some surprise, that a hopeful vision already has emerged from the clouds of uncertainty that obscure the horizon of 2015, and that is the prospect of an as-yet unidentified buyer for the hapless Explore Booksellers store on Main Street in Aspen. I write it that way, “hapless,” in recognition of the fact that the venerable bookstore has had a few bad knocks in its recent history, beginning with the death in 2006 of its founder and patron saint, Katherine Thalberg, late and former wife of erstwhile Aspen mayor Bill Stirling. From its creation in 1975 (after Thalberg was unable to buy an existing bookstore and instead converted the 1886 house) through the present, Explore has served as “an extended living room” for many local residents looking for a quiet time to explore, as it were, both the inner and outer accouterments of living a contemplative, studious life in the mountains. With its little coffee shop and restaurant upstairs, its comfy chairs in the cozy bay next to the front window on Main Street, to the myriad nooks and crannies filled with an esoteric mix of books, magazines and gift items, Explore has long been a home away from home for a lot of us. Despite Stirling’s efforts to, in effect, have Explore declared a municipal shrine in honor of its founder, the store hung in commercial limbo for a time, occasionally threatened with becoming just another tear-down house left over from Aspen’s heyday as a silver mining boom town in the late 1800s. But that was before it was purchased by another hapless denizen of the upper Roaring Fork Valley, millionaire Samuel Wyly, who pledged to keep the bookstore in business. He managed to do so until recently, when he ran afoul of the Internal Revenue Service and was forced to start scratching around for cash to pay off a monstrous federal tax debt. And the sale of Explore became a pawn in Wyly’s chess game of fraud and debt with federal revenue agents. Having paid a reported $4.4 million for the property in 2007, he put it on the market earlier this year for an initial asking price

of $6.5 million, which he later dropped to $5.5 million. The current proposed sale price is reported as a cool $4.6 million, just a bit more than Wyly paid for it, certainly not the kind of appreciation that local speculators and real estate brokers might expect for a Main Street property. But the unidentified purported buyer reportedly has said that, like Wyly, he wants to keep the old bookstore alive in some form. This pledge may have figured in the lowered price tag, assuming Wyly still feels an emotional attachment to the business over and above his need for cash. Now, we should avoid feeling overly celebratory at this point, because the sale is not a done deal, according to the broker involved. And we have only a broker’s word as to the buyer’s reported “intent” (the broker’s term) to keep the bookstore in operation. So absolutely nothing is set, as they say, in stone, at least not so far. Still, it is a hopeful sign, although when I read the news story about the deal I was troubled by another phrase from said broker, that the buyer hopes to “see how he can make it more of a 21st-century bookstore,” which observers have taken to mean a business that makes a profit rather than carries on a moderately subsidized tradition. What, exactly, do you suppose the broker’s phrase means? Does that mean a Starbucks will take the place of what has always been a home-grown eatery on the second floor? Might it mean that Explore will follow the ill-fated stampede of bookstores across the U.S.A., giving too much ground to e-books, a warren of websurfing nooks with full Internet hookups, and a tendency to fill its shelves with current bodice-ripping bestsellers, formulaic lawyer-adventures and other low-brow enticements to the shrinking percentage of the population that still buys paper books? Well, we don’t know, not yet. But I remain hopeful that the buyer is a man who loves the store as he loves the town, who recognizes its value as it was conceived and wants to remain true to Katherine Thalberg’s vision, even if it means spending a small chunk of change every year to do so. After all, what’s money good for if not to spend on the people and things we love?

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LEGENDS & LEGACIES

FROM the VAULT

by TIM WILLOUGHBY

A 1900 presidential election cartoon shows William Jennings Bryan, Aspen’s favorite, with his running mate Adlai Stevenson, lower left.

TURN OF THE CENTURY New Year’s Day brings an opportunity to look back and to

prognosticate on the future. Unusual turnovers such as the millennial change take on more meaning. Remember the mayhem of the most recent millennial — its technology terrors and end-timers’ disaster predictions? The most recent millennial anniversary also represented a change of century, and Aspen had experienced only one other, 1900. Aspen’s residents of 1900 had much to reflect upon. Those in their 50s and older had survived the Civil War, America’s most tragic five years. With the exception of the natives, all of whom were younger than 20, every resident had moved to Aspen and some had pioneered the town. They had participated in helping it grow from wilderness to a thriving city. Many had plied other mining towns before Aspen, as pioneers of the rapid exploration and settlement of the West. All had lived through the transformative changes in the country brought by railroads crisscrossing the continent. Townspeople rang in the New Year with a dance at the Armory Hall and a midnight mass at St. Mary “in honor of the holy year.” The Aspen Times reported, “The year 1900 was ushered in with steam and gun in Aspen; may we all feel as gay at the end of the year, is the wish of the Times.” The turn of the century was given little more emphasis than any other new year. At the turn of the century Aspen had survived the Panic of 1897, but

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still struggled with low silver prices. The panic had occurred when the Knickerbocker Bank failed, and the failure had happened as a result of the skullduggery of individuals who had

That level of production was the highest in Aspen’s history, spurred by congressional support of the price of lead through a tariff bill. Though silver and lead production

TOWNSPEOPLE RANG IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A DANCE AT THE ARMORY HALL AND A MIDNIGHT MASS AT ST. MARY’S “IN HONOR OF THE HOLY YEAR”. THE ASPEN TIMES REPORTED, “THE YEAR 1900 WAS USHERED IN WITH STEAM AND GUN IN ASPEN; MAY WE ALL FEEL AS GAY AT THE END OF THE YEAR, IS THE WISH OF THE TIMES.” THE TURN OF THE CENTURY WAS GIVEN LITTLE MORE EMPHASIS THAN ANY OTHER NEW YEAR. manipulated copper stocks. But even at $15 per ounce in today’s currency — half the price of silver paid the decade before — Aspen managed to produce today’s equivalent of $77 million in silver a year. Aspen also produced more than 30 million pounds of lead a year for several years at the turn of the century.

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remained high nationally, copper exceeded all other minerals in profit. High demand for the metal led to speculation and that pushed prices higher. Aspen’s prospectors, as optimistic as ever, filed several copper claims. Despite the new records attained with lead and copper, the price of silver

was still the most talked-about topic in town. Their second topic of interest was the Boer War, which raged on as friends gathered to celebrate New Year’s Day. Aspenites, nearly all of whom sided with England, followed the battles on a daily basis in the newspapers. The war took on extra meaning because the site of the war, South Africa, was a major producer of gold. Because many nations were tied to the gold standard, some believed that curtailment of gold production would bring about a worldwide recession. Prospects of such a recession raised hopes in Aspen that Washington would resume silver purchases. While the presidential election of 1900 was still months away, Aspen was already lining up behind William Jennings Bryan who stated, “I am for silver, first, last, and all the time.” The election was shaping up into a rematch between William McKinley and Bryan, but Socialist Eugene Debs and the Prohibition Party added interest. No matter where a candidate registered on the political dial, bimetallism topped the list of campaign topics. Nothing like Y2K’s fear of technological failure seized Aspen residents in 1900. Instead, they toasted the advent of a new technology, the Marconi telegraph.

Tim Willoughby’s family story parallels Aspen’s. He began sharing folklore while teaching for Aspen Country Day School and Colorado Mountain College. Now a tourist in his native town, he views it with historical perspective. Reach him at redmtn2@comcast.net.

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compiled by THE ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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1903 ASPEN

ON JAN. 3, 1903, the Aspen Weekly Times ran an article about the New Year’s resolutions of several Aspen citizens. A representative of the paper “visited the various business men of the city and asked them what they intended to do in the way of resolutions for the coming year of 1903. A few of them didn’t seem willing to speak upon the subject, but others were found who were more communicative. Bill Platt asserted that he didn’t intend to swear off at all — he is too good already. Henry Beck said he had fixed his habits and couldn’t change them at this late stage of the game. It was no use to swear off unless he meant to stay with his resolves. Arthur Maltby said that he had concluded to swear off on his good habits and try a few of the other kind for a change. E.C. McElvain refused to make known his good resolutions for fear somebody would come in and take advantage of him. Judge Spruill declares that he will never again eat any cooked food, but expects to subsist on raw cabbage, radishes, beans, prunes, etc. Rowland Cox will heretofore eat nothing which is not good for him. Watch him slowly perish of hunger. Judge Stallard will cease letting prisoners off so easily in the future. M.C. McNichols has decided to renounce all claims to Roman ancestors hereafter. Charles Miller will stop staying out late at night and will be home before the curfew rings. L.A.W. Brown will swear off sitting down so much. Andrew Mulqueen has sworn off running for office in the future — ‘after this once.’ If any of these pledges are violated it will not be the fault of the Times. It has done its best to place the good resolutions before the public and if any of the pledgers fail to make good the blame is to be laid on them.” This photo and more can be found in the Aspen Historical Society archives at aspenhistory.org.

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GEAR of the WEEK

WEREWOLF: UNDER ARMOUR JACKET

KNOWN AS A BEHEMOTH in the world of sports, Under Armour has branched aggressively into the outdoors in recent years. The company now produces full lines of apparel and outerwear for hunting, fishing, surfing, skiing, and snowboarding. This month, I put a jacket from the brand to the test. As a part of a surprisingly large ski/snowboard collection, the brand’s Werewolf Jacket is a handsome piece that performed well. It is sold at a reasonable $185. For that price you get a “hybrid” softshell jacket that works as do-all outerwear for anyone who skis or boards hard. Its hybrid designation comes from a design that melds a stretchy softshell material on the arms and sides along with a quilted vest of PrimaLoft insulation around the core. The jacket — full name: Men’s UA Storm ColdGear Infrared Werewolf — is fairly breathable, wind-proof, and warm enough for anything I encountered on the slopes. That said, this is a fairly thin jacket. Don’t expect mega-warmth alone, but like any jacket of this type simply add a layer or two underneath on colder days. Its simple, thin hood has a fleecy interior and fits over a hat (or under a helmet) to give another layer of warmth. It has no adjustments, however, just a ribbon of elastic piping around the face. A unique touch, the company includes its MagZip zipper. This new kind of closure puts a magnet and tiny milled hooks into the zipper base. They “catch” together when closed and allow a user to zip-up with gloves on or even one-handed with some practice. A note on sizing: Usually with jacket brands I take a size large, but the Werewolf fit my 6’1’’, 180-pound frame about perfectly in a size medium. Overall, I liked the look and the performance of the Werewolf. It is a solid all-around softshell at a fair price from this big brand. Stephen Regenold writes about outdoors gear at www.gearjunkie.com.

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WINEINK

A TASTE OF CHAMPAGNE EDITOR’S NOTE: This week we look back at a story previously written by my wife, Linda. The sentiment remains the same. A toast to her. MY RESOLUTION FOR THE NEW YEAR was to drink more Champagne. So when the opportunity arose to visit the Champagne region of France, where the only KELLY J. HAYES true Champagne is made, I bubbled over with excitement. Two weeks later, I stood silently in awe. I was in the 250-yearold cellars of Moet & Chandon, the largest, and perhaps most revered of the grande marque Champagne houses. It may have been 80 degrees and sunny outside, but here, in this underground labyrinth, it was cool, damp and dim. Perfect conditions for aging thousands of bottles of bubbly to perfection. Beneath the appropriately monikered Avenue de Champagne in Épernay (the heart of Champagne in Eastern France, along with the neighboring village of Reims), Moet & Chandon’s maze of cellars is hollowed out of chalk. More than 17 miles in length, the arched white tunnels retain the vapor of wine and echo with voices and the clinking of bottles as they are carefully turned in their resting places. My tour guide has come dressed appropriately for this chilly adventure. I, unfortunately, have not. After about 45 minutes of exploring, I am ready to ascend. We climb back upstairs into the light, and, best of all, the tasting room. At last, I am to sample the subject of my resolution. Into delicate crystal flutes, servers poured samplings of several different Moet & Chandon Champagnes. There was an education in every glass. With each sip, I learned to appreciate not only the effervescence that gently tickled my nose, but also the subtleties instilled on my palate by the winemaking tradition. With a little coaxing, I could actually

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discern a hint of lime blossoms and grape flowers in the Brut Impérial, while the White Star imparted an aroma of toast and gingerbread. Now, I have to come clean. While I do admit to a passion for sipping fine Champagne, I would never profess to be an expert on its intricacies. Like aficionados of any fine art, I know what I like when I see, or in this case, taste it. But my interested had been piqued. Determined to get to the root, so to speak, of Champagne, I headed to the historic Abbey of Hautvillers. Hautvillers, or “High Villers,” is situated on a verdant hillside above Épernay and overlooking the Marne River. It was founded around 650 by Nivard, the Archbishop of Reims, who is said to have looked to the sky for a sign of where to build (a custom of the times) and observed a flight of doves that circled and landed on the chosen site. Over the centuries, students from the abbey became Archbishop of Reims nine different times, and produced 22 abbots in monasteries throughout the land. But perhaps the most renowned resident was a monk named Dom Pérignon, who, in addition to his responsibilities as the financial caretaker, or procureur, was named cellarmaster in 1668. Dom Pérignon’s revolutionary wine-making techniques — bringing together grapes from different vineyards for a single cuvée, using thick glass bottles for a second fermentation, using corks rather than stoppers, and excavating deep chalk cellars for aging — set the precedent for the Champagne-making process that is used today. Visiting the Abbey of Hautvillers, the stone chapel, the antique bottling room, the art studio where paints and parchments are on lifelike display, and, of the course, the surrounding vineyards, gave me a glimpse into Champagne’s historic past. It also, as tours are wont to do, made me hungry. Lucky for me, I had been invited to dinner, and to stay overnight, at the renowned Boyer “Le Crayeres.” Once the domain of Madame Pommeroy, Les Crayeres is a turnof-the-century Relais & Chateaux

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SURPRISING COOKBOOKS OVER THE YEARS, I’ve developed a simple system for processing the hundreds of cookbooks that cross my desk every year. It’s the six-pile process. Pile No. 1 is where the books get stacked as soon as they are delivered. There they await consideration. Pile No. 2 — by far the largest — is the ain’t-gonna-happen pile. This is where the “5,000 Soup Recipes” and “Glorious Gluten-Free SugarFree Sprouted Vegan Raw Cooking” books (and so many, many less extreme others) land. From there, they are dispatched to a table at my son’s school where anyone can help themselves. Pile No. 3 is the gonna-dosomething stack. These are the books that merit attention in some way. Gabrielle Hamilton’s book inspired by her New York City restaurant, Prune, is a fine example. Ditto for Yotam Ottolenghi’s new ode to vegetables, “Plenty More.” These books get stories assigned. Pile No. 4 is a step up from that. These are the books that are in the running for my end-of-year list of the best cookbooks of the year. At the moment, there are 17 books in this pile. Once the herd is culled, probably only about 10 or 12 will make the cut. I’d give you some examples, but then I’d have to kill you. Pile No. 5 is the interesting-butprobably-not-newsworthy-but-I’lltry-cooking-from-it-anyway stack. These are books that intrigue me, but unless they blow my mind when I get around to cooking from them probably won’t amount to much. Books from this pile sometimes move into Pile No. 3. Charles Phan’s “The Slanted Door” is a recent example, which made the move in part on the strength of the book’s cocktail recipes. But today, I want to share the contents of a little known, and frankly kind of embarrassing pile — Pile No. 6: the books I didn’t want to like, but kind of did. These are books that either seemed too silly or too narrow or were created by a source with questionable credentials or just seemed to have

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is books dedicated to single ingredients. They just don’t reflect the way people cook. But I let this one slip through because I love gochujang, an ingredient on the cusp of being discovered by the rest of America. And that’s a good thing. Gochujang is a Korean chili paste that tastes like a blend of savory Japanese miso and spicy Sriracha sauce. In other words, it’s crazy delicious. And once people learn how to use it, they’ll love it. Part of this book’s redeeming quality is that it doesn’t limit itself to Korean recipes. For example, it uses gochujang on a smoked salmon pizza, in a mayo for asparagus, and on grilled corn on the cob.

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The title kind of says it all. It’s 53 recipes of strange things you can make in a waffle iron. I wanted to hate this book. Really. But I had to admit, I wanted to make the waffle iron crab cakes. And waffled tamale pie. And the waffled sweet-and-sour shrimp wontons. And the waffled onion rings. And the stuffing waffles (called stuffles). And the waffled chocolate-stuffed French toast. And the... Well, you get the point. This book clearly is all about the schtick, but amusingly so. I forgive it. And I’d also like to try the waffled sweet potato gnocchi...

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Recall what I said about singleingredient books? Two-ingredient books aren’t much better. Unless those two ingredients happen to be bourbon and bacon. They do, after all, make everything better. There are no mysteries about this book. The first half is dedicated to a primer on bourbon, followed by numerous recipes, most of them for cocktails, but also some sweet treats. The second half of the book is dedicated to America’s favorite meat, also with numerous recipes. This isn’t a book you’ll cook from every day, but it sure will get you thinking about some lovely pairings.

A cookbook inspired by a chain of Italian food halls? Doesn’t exactly scream out to me. But my assumption that it would be either a glorified advertisement for Eataly or an ode to all things Batali (as in Mario) and Bastianich (as in Joe and Lidia) — the guiding forces behind the halls — was wrong. It’s actually a quite nice guide to how to buy and cook Italian food, with a heft of respectable recipes tossed in. Again, not a book you’ll cook from regularly. But a lovely book for lovers of Italian food to salivate over.

J.M. Hirsch is AP’s food editor and can be reached at jhirsch@ap.org.

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The holidays in Aspen are a whole different scene than the day-to-day life of Aspen workers and ski bums.

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GLAMOUR-CENTRIC TWO WEEKS OF THE YEAR IN MY FAMILY, holidays are a lazy time. A time for all to coalesce under the same roof, still in pajamas, and enjoy the company of one another in a lethargic bonding session. The women have remnants of makeup on from the night before. The men’s hair reaches new heights due to lack of gel to calm it down. And the dogs, unbeknownst to BARBARA them for the reason, PLATTS have been gifted some massive appendage from a cow, lamb or goat to gnaw on for at least five hours. Our meals consist of leftovers from the night before because there’s not even one restaurant open in town. We tend to holiday in Hutchinson, Kansas, with the grandparents. And we really can’t leave the house because the only open business is the movie theater and that’s overflowing with families. It’s the one time of year that is so enjoyable for its lack of

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excitement. In Aspen…it’s a very different story. Everyone is out on the slopes, making it the busiest time of year for Aspen Skiing Co. In town, the Gucci coats and Valentino boots are strutting down the streets, just dying to be seen. The tables at restaurants are filled with empty stomachs and full wallets. And the crowds turn from ski bums and mountain people to affluent travelers and fancy celebrities. During the holidays, Aspen feels like the elite’s playground. But is this a real representation of the town? Or are we putting on some facade to please the affluent tourists that help pay the bills? My family could be considered part of the touristy gang that makes its way to this playground for the week between Christmas and New Year’s. We certainly aren’t the typical Prada and Burberry shoppers, but we enjoy getting out on the mountain and having family dinners. We bring up food and booze from the Front

Range to cook. We tend to bring our own shooters to the slopes in place of expensive après drinks. And we visit the couture shops for entertainment and do our shopping at thrift stores. Now that I’m a year-round resident here, I understand the economic benefits of this playground. It keeps employees in the restaurant and hospitality industry well paid and, for us media folk, it gives us something to write about. But, possibly due to our glamour-centric prose, that playground now defines us to the rest of the country, and even the world. Aspen is a place for the elite. Not the adrenaline junkies, world-renowned athletes, intrepid adventurers, dedicated philanthropists, or just your classic, passionate ski bum that call this place home (not their second or third home, but their first). All of those characters just fall into the framework. Even though I’ve only worked and lived in Aspen for two years, I fell in love with this place at an

early age. I remember learning to ski as a Powder Panda at Buttermilk. I can still taste the consistently burnt yet tasty sausages at Weinerstube. I often listen to old CDs from the Crystal Palace days, reminiscing on what it was like to see the shows live. Every hike I take or run I ski is full of nostalgia, making me thankful for this town everyday. I don’t find my gratitude in the designer stores or celebrity run-ins. Some may, but I hope everyone can take off their ski goggles sometime during their stay here and appreciate this place for what it really is — because it’s leagues better when you do.

After Barbara Platts wrote this, she overdrafted on her credit card to buy a Gucci purse and Valentino boots. Her friends haven’t heard from her for weeks, but they believe she fled the country headed for Mustique in search of a rich husband. You can try to reach her at bplatts.000@gmail.com.

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GLOBETROTTING IN THE NEW YEAR WHY MILAN, CUBA, QUEENS AND MORE ARE HOTSPOTS FOR 2015

SEE CUBA BEFORE IT CHANGES. Check out the Expo in Milan. And if you’re heading to New York City to see the view from 1 World Trade Center’s observatory (scheduled to open late spring), take the subway to Queens and see if you can figure out why it topped Lonely Planet’s “best in the U.S.” destinations for 2015. Several major anniversaries will also be marked by a variety of events in 2015, including 70 years since the end of World War II, the 60th anniversary of the opening of Disneyland and 10 years since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans.

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The Milan Expo opens in May for six months and is expected to draw 20 million visitors. The Expo is the modern incarnation of the old World’s Fairs that thrilled 19th- and 20th-century guests with new products and technology. The theme of the Milan Expo is food and nutrition, and dozens of countries will be participating. The U.S. will be doing its part

by sending six authentic food trucks to Italy featuring regional American and ethnic fusion menus. Milan’s famous opera house, La Scala, normally closed in the summer, will host performances daily during the Expo. Elsewhere in Europe: Jan. 1 marks the day Lithuania officially adopts the euro as its currency. Pilsen, in the Czech Republic — home to pilsner-style beer and a Gothic cathedral — and Mons, Belgium, known for history ranging from World War I back to the ancient Romans, have been named 2015 European Capitals of Culture. And Norway made a number of “where to go in 2015” lists, thanks to its connection to Disney’s blockbuster “Frozen” film.

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some historians say marked the start of the Vietnam War — even though Americans had been sent to the country in prior years. A number of U.S. museums and historic sites will be hosting exhibits and events to mark 150 years since the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the end of the Civil War. The new year also marks 70 years since the end of World War II, both the defeat of Nazi Germany and the atomic bombing of Japan that ended the war in Asia. Hiroshima and Nagasaki are planning memorial services on the August anniversaries of the bombings, along with numerous arts projects and peace-themed events throughout the year. In New Orleans, Aug. 29 is 10 years since the devastation of

Hurricane Katrina. “Come see the new New Orleans” is a mantra in the tourist industry there for showcasing trendy emerging neighborhoods and a vibrant restaurant scene. South Dakota expects crowds for the 50th Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup in September and the 75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August.

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The news that the U.S. intends to normalize relations with Cuba could lead to a rush of travelers hoping to experience the island before it loses its frozen-in-time culture to an onslaught of U.S. chain stores, hotels and tourists. But don’t pack your bags just yet: For the near future, the only way you can legally visit Cuba

Singapore celebrates its golden Jubilee — 50 years since independence from Great Britain. Vietnam celebrates 70 years since independence from France and 50 years since the first U.S. combat troops arrived at Da Nang, which

ABOVE: A bartender pours a glass of beer at a restaurant in the Pilsner Urquell factory in Pilsen, Czech Republic. Pilsen has been named the 2015 European Capital of Culture. LEFT: The theme of the Expo 2015 in Milan is “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.” The expo opens in May and is expected to draw 20 million people.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Tourists relax at the Hotel National, overlooking Morro Castle in Havana, Cuba. After a half-century of Cold War acrimony, the United States and Cuba are moving to restore diplomatic relations _ a historic shift that could revitalize the flow of money and people across the narrow waters that separate the two nations; A plate of duck confit with dirty rice and citrus gastrique is displayed at Herbsaint Restaurant in New Orleans. In August 2015, New Orleans will mark 10 years since the city was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. “Come see the new New Orleans” has become the city’s tourism mantra for showcasing resurgent neighborhoods and restaurants; Phill Randall of Custer, S.D., carries the American Flag during the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup near Custer, S.D. Thousands of visitors are expected for the 50th anniversary in 2015; 1 World Trade Center towers above the lower Manhattan skyline in New York. The One World Trade observatory is expected to open in late spring 2015.

as an American citizen is to take a “people to people” cultural exchange tour licensed by the U.S. government. The tours are expensive and itineraries are limited.

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Two big openings take place in the Big Apple in 2015: the observatory at 1 World Trade in late spring and the new Whitney Museum of American Art in May in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District near the High Line and the Hudson River.

The city also got a Christmas gift from Lonely Planet, which named the borough of Queens as “best in the U.S.” destination. Manhattan has been giving ground to trendy Brooklyn in recent years, but the elevation of Queens as the next big thing was a bit of a surprise. Not that New Yorkers and tourists alike don’t love Queens attractions like the 1964 World’s Fair grounds, the hipster beach scene in the Rockaways, Chinatown in Flushing, the Asian and Latin American ethnic mix in Jackson Heights and the emerging industrial-chic ambience of Long

Island City. But the borough is not quite on tourist radars yet — though the Lonely Planet pronouncement may change that.

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Universal Studios Hollywood debuts two new attractions in 2015: Springfield, an immersive area opening in spring surrounding The Simpsons Ride, and Fast & Furious_Supercharged, a thrill ride opening in summer based on the film series. Disneyland opens “Frozen Fun” in January in Anaheim,

California, with a sing-along, “Olaf ’s Snow Fest,” and meet-andgreets with Anna and Elsa, among other attractions. The California theme park also celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, with celebration details to be revealed at the end of January. Disney World near Orlando, Florida, has several 2015 openings, including a new Italian restaurant, Trattoria al Forno; an Africa Marketplace at Disney’s Animal Kingdom; and at the new Disney Springs complex, three restaurants, STK, Morimoto Asia and The Boathouse.

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HOW TO ASPEN, 24 HOURS A DAY

A.M.: THE COMMUTE

Perhaps the worst part of winter in Aspen is the driving. The streets are icy, the roads are crowded and the morning commute — whether you’re coming up to work from downvalley or headed into town to ski Ajax — can be brutal. Our advice: turn on Aspen Public Radio, take in the scenery beyond the cars lined up in front of you, and ride it out. Or, better yet, take RFTA and let someone else do the driving for you.

by JEANNE MCGOVERN

NEW YORK MAY THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS, but Aspen has more than its fair share of action — 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Of course the past few weeks are perhaps the busiest, with tourists and locals enjoying (or should we say surviving?) the holiday hustle and bustle. With that in mind, we thought it might be entertaining — and enlightening — to follow the town for 24 hours. Here’s what we found was happening ...

A.M.: BREAKFAST AT BONNIE’S You got your Java jolt, skied first tracks and took a few laps on the gondola. Now it’s time to get serious about fueling the beast. On Aspen Mountain, there’s no better place than Bonnie’s. A local tradition, breakfast (and strudel) at the midmountain restaurant is a must for skiers. In fact, some of us have been known to ski just one run — right to Bonnie’s for an oversized pancake. Perfection.

A.M.: CAFFEINE, PLEASE

In a ski town like Aspen, there may be no meal more important than breakfast. Or at least a strong cup of coffee. And if you want to get on the hill (or to work) at a decent hour, you gotta get up and at ’em. A few of our favorite spots, with kudos to the egg-flippers and baristas that know how to serve it up right: Victoria’s, Peaches, Over Easy and the Hickory House (yes, you can get BBQ ribs for breakfast).

A.M.: CHECKING IN (OR CHECKED OUT)

A.M.: FIRST TRACKS

Forget first chair, get first tracks. The Aspen Skiing Co. allows a limited number of people on the hill every morning before the general public. And the best part — besides untracked powder — is it’s free. Sign up early, because this is a popular one for locals and tourists.

Perhaps the hardest working people in the service industry, the bellman (and women) at Aspen’s hotels and lodges are what make the town work. They greet guests, move luggage, shuttle skiers, answer questions — and a whole lot more. These are the men and women who can make or break the guest experience; we applaud their dedication. And we hope the flex hours they work allow for plenty of powder days.

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LADIES (AND MEN) WHO LUNCH We know, we know — you just went to Bonnie’s for breakfast. But if you skipped that stop on our Aspen tour — or are just ready for a break and some outstanding people watching — we suggest joining the in-crowd for lunch. Hotspots on a sunny day include the outdoor decks at Ajax Tavern or Zeno. For ambiance, we suggest the Creperie du Village, and you can never go wrong with classics like the J-Bar or Little Annie’s.

P.M.: SCHOOL’S OUT

Whether it’s ski school or real school (yes, we really do raise our kids here), afternoon is playtime. And the best place to do it all — ice skating, rock climbing, swimming and sledding — is the Aspen Recreation Center. A few hours here promises to give kids of all ages all the fun they can handle. And you can just show up: the ARC rents skates, sleds and towels. Plus, sledding and skating on the outdoor pond are free.

P.M.: CLOCKING OUT

1 P.M.: OFF THE BEATEN PATH So you skipped skiing, but still want to enjoy the great outdoors. Fear not, friends. Aspen has plenty of off-piste activities for you to try — daily snowshoe tours on the local mountains and at the ghost town of Ashcroft, nordic skiing in both Aspen and Snowmass, ice skating in the heart of downtown, or a hike up Smuggler Mountain (think about “renting” a dog for this one).

P.M.: APRÈS SKI

Do we even need to explains this one? Locals know après as a time to relax after a day on the slopes, sharing stories of what they skied with a ground of like-minded friends over a few cocktail. We have to believe tourists do the same. Word the wise, though: there is nothing cool about stomping home in your ski boots after dark — and you should never, ever, turn après into a latenight ski-boot dance party.

P.M.: RETAIL THERAPY

P.M.: OUCH!

Here’s the cold, hard truth: Skiing can be dangerous. And toward the end of the ski day, there seems to be more ski patrollers toting tobaggons down the hill; similarly, the Aspen Valley Hospital emergency room seems to pick up the pace. Thankfully, the majority of ski accidents aren’t serious — and the patrollers and ER docs are more than prepared to handle it if gets complicated. So, a big thanks to these folks for keeping us safe.

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There is probably no better mountain town to window shop than Aspen. Truly, the sights inside the windows range from outrageous and outlandish to practical and personal. And, this being Colorado, no shopping tour would be complete without a stop at a local pot shop (and we have several). Even if you don’t partake in the green, it’s an experience worth breathing in.

Believe it or not, there is a huge contingent of Aspen’s workforce doing the 9-t0-5 thing every day (well, almost every day — powder days still rule!). For these hard-working office clerks, preschool teachers, dental assistants and such, 5:00 is quitting time. And that means it’s time to go home, go out, see friends, see family. And, at this time of year, either escape the madness or embrace it with that “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em” attitude.”

P.M.: RACK ‘EM UP Looking for some late-night enterainment, but the live music scene isn’t tripping your trigger? You sure to find packs of like-minded people at Aspen Billiards, the best (and only) pool hall in town. Flanked by the local Mexican join Su Casa, the popular Eric’s Bar and the Cigar Bar, this downstairs “quad” is always happening.

P.M.: GET COOKING

Let’s be honest: Aspen is as much a culinary destination as it as a ski destination. In just a few blocks of the downtown core, you’ll find fine dining, family favorites, ethnic cuisine and everything in between. And don’t forget the creative talent and hard-working staff that goes into making all of these restaurants stay in business — cheers, to you!

P.M.: READ & RELAX

Few places in Aspen offer a true retreat from the hustle and bustle of resort-town living — except Explore Booskellers, housed in a quaint Victorian house on Main Street. From the bistro and coffeehouse on the upper level, to cozy couches and siting areas, to nooks crannies filled with books and magazines of all types, Explore is a literary gem and the perfect nightcap for those seeking a quiet night on the town.

P.M.: LAST-MINUTE MUST-HAVES

As cosmopolitan as Aspen might seem, it’s still a small town. And places like the grocery store, pharmacy and liquor stores keep small-town hours. To get those final sundries, you’ll want to swing by Carl’s Pharmacy. But give yourself some time, as literally every inch is filled with something you might need — food, beer, cosmetics, medicine, cards, toys, office supplies, souvenirs ... you get the idea.

CHEERS! Wander town a at midnight and you’re sure to find it all — people toasting a great night out, locals getting off work, buses full of riders going to places across the valley and, yes, newspapers being put to bed. Midnight marks the start of a new day, and the end of a day gone by. Why wouldn’t you celebrate it in true Aspen-style?

P.M.: GET DOWN Belly Up Aspen may well be the best live-music venue in the Colorado Rockies. Heck, it might well be the best live-music venue anywhere. Intimate and accessible, yet built for sound and shows, it’ll be worth your while to catch a concert. Locals pack the house for local bands, offbeat acts and big-name performers. It’s truly a place to see, and we guess to be seen. But really, it’s all about the music.

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A.M.: LATE-NIGHT SLICE

There’s nothing like a good slice of pizza — especially at 1 a.m. And in Aspen, the place to find that is New York Pizza, upstairs on the Hyman Avenue Mall. Cruise by any night of the week you’re sure to find a long line of late-night revelers. And the staff there to get them their late-night fix? Probably the coolest of the cool when it comes to dealing with drunks, derelicts and other deranged creatures of the night.

A.M.: GROOMED TO PERFECTION

You like fresh corduroy in the morning? We do. And for this, we have to thank the Aspen Skiing Co’s overnight grooming crew. These men and women go to work when most of us are calling it a night, and then finish up their shift when most of us are having our first cup of Joe. On the one hand, driving a snowcat across the pristine slopes of the local mountains seems peaceful; on the other hand, it seems a bit lonely and a whole lot scary. Either way, we’re grateful for the tracks they leave behind.

A.M.: DO YOU DONUT?

Everyone appreciates a fresh bagel or warm donut in the morning, right? But have you ever thought about the people who get up earlier than you to mix the dough, fire up the fryer, paint on the glaze? We have, and we can tell you that many times they’re still working the counter when you get there to place your order. The baker, like the candlestick maker, is under appreciated.

A.M.: BUSTED

Uh-oh! It happened. DUI, bar fight, drug deal gone back, domestic dispute. When the bars close in downtown, the bars at the Pitkin County Jail seem to open up. And while there aren’t many violent crimes in Aspen (but there are some), law enforcement officials say they still have their hand full. Worth nothing, too, is that locals and visitors both find themselves on the wrong side of the tracks in this small town. Trust us, it is not a good way to experience Aspen.

A.M.: HOME, SWEET HOME

Unless you have a job like cop, snowplow driver or night auditor, you should be home by now. But if you’re not, you gotta get there. Since the buses have stopped running, you’re best bet is to call High Mountain Taxi. The cabbies are generally friendly — event to the late-night crowd. And if you can’t afford the fare, remember to ask your bartender for a Tipsy Taxi voucher. Be safe out there.

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A.M.: FITNESS FREAK

So here we are, one hour before we started this 24 Hours of Aspen. And, for those of you who were up for the 7 a.m. caffeine fix, a yoga class or uphill trek might be exactly where you’re at. For those of you who were at NY Pizza at 1 a.m. and then in a cab home at 3 a.m. (better than jail!), we’re thinking 6 a.m. might not be on your radar. But that’s the beauty of life in Aspen — as a local or visitor — there’s something to do ... every hour of every day.

AROUNDASPEN

The SOCIAL SIDE of TOWN

by MARY ESHBAUGH HAYES

MORE THRIFT SHOP THE ASPEN THRIFT SHOP was founded in 1949 by a group of ladies in town who saw the need to help at Aspen Valley Hospital. Over the years the group has grown to over a 100 volunteers and the money raised goes to many nonprofits in town. Aspen people take their unwanted items MARY to the store where the ESHBAUGH ladies sell them for HAYES bargain prices. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever lay anything down or it will be sold! Undercurrent...Happy New Year!

THRIFT SHOP The ladies sang a song about their 12 months of 2014 at the Aspen Thrift Shop.

THRIFT SHOP Marcy Balderson and Fonda Paterson.

THRIFT SHOP Lynda MacCarthy and Becky Steere are the co-treasurers for the Aspen Thrift Shop.

THRIFT SHOP Carol Lowenstern, Margie Musgrave and Sherri Draper.

THRIFT SHOP Here is a group of Thrift Shop ladies who scattered before I could get their names.

THRIFT SHOP THRIFT SHOP THRIFT SHOP

Trish Adam and Becky Ward.

Hattie Billings shows off the glamour dress she got in the gift exchange.

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ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC/ART/FILM/LITERATURE

MY TOP 5 ASPEN’S BEST CONCERTS OF 2014 THERE WERE SOME unforgettable moments on Aspen’s stages in 2014. Bobby Mason got married on stage at the Deaf Camp Picnic in Snowmass during his reunion gig with Starwood. Peter Yarrow, with the microphones malfunctioning and the moderator late to his panel at AREDay in the Hotel Jerome, treated the crowd to an impromptu concert that included “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “If I Had a Hammer.” Folk phenom Jake Bugg battled through a 45-minute set at Belly Up in August, while fighting the effects of altitude sickness. Bluesman Gary Clark, Jr. lived up to the hype as the blues’ 21st century savior in his Aspen debut. Tiesto spun to an X Games crowd that lit up Wagner Park with LED bracelets that changed color and blinked to his beats. Grace Potter saved the day with a showstopping performance at the Labor Day Experience, filling in after Fun.’s last-minute cancellation. Narrowing down a year of concerts into a list of five highlights is silly in a lot of ways – there are many more than five to celebrate. And this isn’t a comprehensive list. I see a lot of shows, but of course, I don’t see them all. Gregg Allman’s set at Belly Up in June, I heard, was one for the ages. Lake Street Dive’s concert there in August is another I wished I’d been able to get to. I also missed The National’s January gig. Rufus Wainwright’s duet with Deborah Voigt at the Aspen Music Festival, too. And I can’t believe I got stuck upvalley the night the great Ramblin’ Jack Elliot came to Steve’s Guitars in Carbondale. That said, it was a hell of a year on stage in Aspen, and these were five shows I’ll be talking about for years to come.

LAURYN HILL BELLY UP, JULY 2

The build-up to this show was filled with the kind of giddy anticipation and cautious doubt that seemingly only Lauryn Hill could inspire.

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Lauryn Hill at Belly Up in July.

With only one solo studio record in her catalog – 1998’s immortal “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” – and scant live performances over the last decade, along with a reputation for some on-stage misfires, what could we expect? Turns out, it was one of the most engaged – and engaging – shows I’ve seen at Belly Up. Hill, backed by a four-man band, a DJ and three female backup singers, played thoughtfully rearranged and often sped-up takes on her solo material, a suite of Fugees songs and a four-song closer of Bob Marley. She sang soulfully, rapped muscularly and offered bits of scat, recitative and slam poetry through this sold-out show. She breathed new life into songs like “Everything is Everything,” foregoing a note-for-note rendition for a version that swerved from funky reggae into a ballad into hip-hop and back again.

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The experience of seeing live music is best when you witness something new happening on stage. It’s often even better when you discover that new something in an artist you didn’t think had anything new to offer.

THE PIXIES

BELLY UP, FEB. 14

I know all the hardcore fans hated the new album and everybody’s bummed bassist Kim Deal didn’t come out on this tour, but this soldout Valentine’s Day show by the indie rock legends managed to be everything I’d ever want in a Pixies concert. They played murderously loud and intense takes on “Caribou” and “Tame,” both the slow and fast versions of “Wave of Mutilation,” and mixed in the new stuff (most of which I like on the record and liked more live) including rousing versions of

“Bagboy” and “Greens and Blues.” Johnny Santiago supplied plenty of guitar theatrics. An unsmiling Black Francis was as ornery as you might expect. His only real interaction with the crowd was yelling at a fan for snapping a photo in his face, proving there’s still some punk in these Pixies.

TROMBONE SHORTY AND JOHN BOUTTE

JAS JUNE EXPERIENCE, JUNE 20

The orchestra seats of the Benedict Music Tent transformed into a makeshift dancefloor as Trombone Shorty and John Boutte played Boutte’s “Treme Song,” in one of the most kinetic performances I’ve witnessed in the tent. Along with getting people out of their seats in often-stilted confines of the tent, Shorty (Troy Andrews) sort of did it all during this set. With his band, Orleans Avenue, he skipped

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by ANDREW TRAVERS

between funk, rock, jazz and blues in songs powered by his charismatic stage presence and powerful lungs (the show included a three-plus minute, altitude-defying, singlenote solo that breathed life into the standard “On the Sunny Side of the Street”). He played originals. He played Ray Charles and James Brown and Elmore James. He moonwalked and he commanded the crowd, but he also stepped aside for the great New Orleans singer Boutte to take center stage for an interlude of his own songs.

ASPEN PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE BELLY UP, JULY 8

Trombone Shorty at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience. He played with his band, Orleans Avenue, and special guest John Boutte.

This show, dreamed up by Aspen Percussion Ensemble director Jonathan Haas and performed by his talented young charges, was freighted with Haas’ passion and infused a bit of rock ’n’ roll attitude into the Aspen Music Festival classical music calendar. (It was the first time I’d seen a xylophonist perform under the

auspices of the Music Fest in a Muse T-shirt, but hopefully not the last.) Haas worked with Frank Zappa, before his death, to work up percussion arrangements of Zappa’s songs. His ensemble played powerful adaptations of Zappa songs like “Peaches En Regalia” and “Idiot Bastard Son” alongside compositions

by Edgard Varese. Played by 19 musicians, with percussion instruments of all stripes covering nearly every inch of the stage, the Belly Up was thick with sound. Guest musicians played trumpet and flute from the floor below the stage. In between songs, actors David Ledingham and Tom Egan performed

excerpts from interviews with Zappa on music, adding a rare depth to the show and leaving even the most avid Zappa fans with something new to ponder and hum.

JOHNNY MARR BELLY UP, NOV. 30

Johnny Marr proved you don’t need Morrissey to keep the Smiths’ songs alive in a stunning Thanksgiving weekend set at Belly Up. But the show turned out to be much more than a Smiths cover show by the long-ago broken-up band’s legendary guitarist. Yes, he played – and sang well — fan-pleasing versions of Smiths songs like “There is a Light That Never Goes Out,” “How Soon is Now” and “Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want,” along with Electronic’s “Getting Away With It” and a rip-roaring encore of Iggy Pop’s “Lust For Life.” But most of the set was filled with songs from the two recent albums that began his long-overdue solo career. These songs aren’t ones people know by heart like the Smiths stuff, yet they sat comfortably beside the classics in a feverish set that never lost momentum. Driven by Marr’s legendary guitar work and his (who knew?) natural ability as a frontman, this was one for the ages.

Bluesman Gary Clark, Jr. at Belly Up in July.

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THELISTINGS

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TUESDAY, JAN. 6 HOTEL HISTORY TOUR — 1:30 p.m., Hotel Jerome, 330 E. Main St., Aspen. ASPEN NOISE MULTI-GENERATIONAL SINGING GROUP — 4:30 p.m., Aspen Chapel, 77 Meadowood Drive, Aspen. Explore music through singing, dancing and instruction. All ages. For more information, contact Barbara Lynn Bloemsma at 970-948-7777 or babalynn7@yahoo.com or visit www.aspenchapel.org.

HEAR Freak rockers The Flaming Lips, led by singer Wayne Coyne, return for a two-night run at Belly Up Aspen Jan. 2 and 3.

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ONGOING ARTIST’S EXHIBITION: BAYARD HOLLINS — Noon, Wyly Annex, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt. For more information and full schedule, visit www.wylyarts.org. Contact 970927-4123 or art@wylyarts.org. ZERO IN ASPEN — All day, Gallery 1949, 402 S. Hunter St., Aspen. Exhibition of experimental German artists’ group from the 1950s and 1960s. Includes works by Heinz Mack, Otto Piene and Gunther Uecker. 212-675-1800

THURSDAY, JAN. 1 “FORCE MAJEURE” — 3 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Tickets are available through the Wheeler Opera House or www.aspenshowtix.com. Full program at www.aspenfilm. org. 866-449-0464 “RED ARMY” — 5:45 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Tickets are available through the Wheeler Opera House or www.aspenshowtix.com. Full program at www.aspenfilm.org. 866-449-0464

AN EVENING WITH CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD — 8:30 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Blues rock, psychedelic rock and jam rock. Those younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reserved seating $55. 970-544-9800

FRIDAY, JAN. 2 DAMIAN SMITH AND TERRY BANNON — 4 p.m., New Belgium Ranger Station, 100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. Live music. ASPEN FILM ACADEMY SCREENINGS: “NIGHTCRAWLER” — 5:30 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Tickets are available through the Wheeler Opera House or www.aspenshowtix. com. Full program at www.aspenfilm.org. 866-449-0464 NICOLE HENRY — 7 p.m., Little Nell, 675 E. Durant Ave., Aspen. Soul/jazz vocalist.

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SATURDAY, JAN. 3 NICOLE HENRY — 7 p.m., Little Nell, 675 E. Durant Ave., Aspen. Soul/jazz vocalist. THE FLAMING LIPS — 8 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Alternative and psychedelic rock. Those younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reserved seating $375. 970-544-9800

SUNDAY, JAN. 4 SUPER DIAMOND — 8:30 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Neil Diamond tribute. Those younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reserved seating $35. 970-544-9800 DIGG — 9 p.m., Justice Snow’s, 328 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Rock, blues, funk and jazz. 970-429-8192

MONDAY, JAN. 5

JASON PERRIN — 7 p.m., Living Room at Hotel Jerome, 330 E. Main St., Aspen. Classic covers.

THE FLAMING LIPS — 8 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Alternative and psychedelic rock. Those younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reserved seating $375. 970-544-9800

CASEY DONAHEW BAND — 8 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Country. Those younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reserved seating $35. 970-544-9800

ASPEN FILM ACADEMY SCREENINGS: “KILL THE MESSENGER” — 8 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Tickets are available through the Wheeler Opera House or www.aspenshowtix.

ASPEN FILM ACADEMY SCREENINGS: “BIRDMAN” — 8:15 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Tickets are available through the Wheeler Opera House or www.aspenshowtix.com.

OPEN MIC — 9:45 p.m., Red Onion, 420 E. Cooper Ave., Aspen.

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WINTER WORDS: NATASHA TRETHEWEY — 6 p.m., Paepcke Auditorium, Aspen. U.S. poet laureate, Pulitzer Prize winner and Pushcart Prize winner. Author of four collections of poetry: “Domestic Work”; “Bellocq’s Ophelia”; “Native Guard,” for which she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize; and “Thrall.” Author of the nonfiction “Beyond Katrina: A Meditation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.” Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Book signing will follow the event. Tickets $20 at www. aspenshowtix.com, 970-920-5770 or the Wheeler Opera House. More info at www.aspenwriters.org. LIVE MUSIC TUESDAYS — 8 p.m., Woody Creek Community Center, 006 Woody Creek Plaza. NAPPY ROOTS — 9:30 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Alternative hip-hop and Southern rap. 18 and older. $5 surcharge for those younger than 21. 970-544-9800

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7 GUIDED TOURS — 1 p.m., Aspen Art Museum, 637 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Spotlight tours of current exhibitions led by museum staff. 970-925-8050 “LEAVING THE RACE BEHIND” — 7 p.m., Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, 100 Puppy Smith St., Aspen. Photos of trail-running road trip to Snowdonia, Wales, and the Lake District of northern England. 970-925-5756 SMOKIN’ JOE — 7 p.m., Living Room at Hotel Jerome, 330 E. Main St., Aspen. PHONIC VERVE — 9 p.m., Justice Snow’s, 328 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Instrumental jazz and funk organ quartet. 970-429-8192

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Perfect for large families or corporate use … 3,462 sq ft on one level, with all the amenities of the Snowmass Club. The country club and staff are at your disposal. Just show up and have fun! 5 bedrooms, $249,000

Kathy DeWolfe

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Woody Creek’s BEST BUY! A dramatic setting nestled above the banks of the Roaring Fork River and just minutes away from Aspen.

Roaring Fork Riverfront Sanctuary • 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 4,232 sq ft • ‘’Wall of windows’’ for views • This peaceful, quiet retreat is conveniently located 10 minutes to Aspen with no highway noise • Take the path down to the river where you can fish, read or relax $3,800,000 Call Tom today to begin your river property search

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Stunning mountain views from this private location, lovely outdoor spaces 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 4,683 sq ft 636 sq ft 4-car garage

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5 bedrooms all in suite and 2 half baths. 5,578 sq ft on .97 acres Fully furnished by Cather’s Home. The finishes bring warmth and sophistication throughout the home – wire brushed white oak floors, rift and quartered custom cabinetry Open gourmet kitchen – Caesarstone counter tops, double Wolf ovens and range, SubZero refridgerator and 2 Bosch dishwahers The master suite is perched above on the top floor and has a sitting area with fireplace and an office. All the bedrooms are above grade and include 3 guest suites and a bunk room The recreation room offers a full wet bar and large flat screen TV Two-car garage with a snowmelt driveway and a massive manicured yard. Great ski access – 120 steps to the Powerline Trail – you and your guests won’t even need to get in the car! $5,695,000

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Craig Morris presents… Starwood’s Most Magnificent Location • Panoramic Elk Mountain views overlooking protected open space and private pond • Designed by renowned international architect Robert Couturier • Main level master wing, 2 offices, lounge and media room • Fully equipped gym, pool and hot tub • Lower level tasting room and wine cellar • 5 en suite bedrooms, 7 full and 2 half baths, 12,167 sq ft, 30+ private acres • Starwood amenities include tennis courts, Nordic skiing and 960 total acres with equestrian trails and hiking $17,950,000

Some of Aspen’s Finest Homes. The Perfect Setting • 215+ acres perched along a ridge with views of the heart of Wildcat Ranch, Snowmass Ski Area and beyond • 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 3,567 sq ft well designed and furnished home is the perfect retreat that includes all of the necessities • Access to the Wildcat Ranch amenities including a 50 acre reservoir and 26 miles of equestrian and hiking trails • Ability to build an additional 11,000+ sq ft home • Convenient to Aspen and Snowmass $11,500,000 Furnished www.WildcatRetreat.com

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Health Care Chairside Orthodontic Assistant Help fulfill smile dreams in a challenging, fun environment. Busy orthodontic practice seeking full time chairside assistant excited to join a winning team & travel to multiple valley locations. Experience preferred. Apply online: hiltyortho@gmail.com

De 1 a 2 dias por semana para la temporada de invierno personas que quieran trabajar cuando las llamemos y fines de semana favor de llamar al (970) 922-2400 ext. 152. para mas informasion aplicar al 65 Timbers Club Court Snowmass Village To apply stop in to fill out an application. Or email

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ATTORNEY

Aspen Music Festival and School is seeking a Housing Coordinator to organize housing needs for AMFS faculty, seasonal staff and guest artists. Send resume to dsong@aspenmusic.org. For more information, visit aspenmusicfestival.com

Busy Aspen law firm needs immediate help! Seeking a Colorado licensed attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience in civil litigation. Opportunities for full-time, part-time, contract, or hourly position. Submit resume a n d c o v e r t o info@PraxidiceLaw.com

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Active disabled man in Aspen. Responsible for personal care, cooking, cleaning, driving. Some travel. Housing for right person. Exp. preferred. Tom 970-920-2199

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LEGAL ASSISTANT / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Busy Aspen law firm needs immediate help! A sunny disposition with strong communication and interpersonal skills required. College degree preferred. F/T or P/T. Submit resume and c o v e r t o info@PraxidiceLaw.com

Aspen - $22,950,000

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eeeeeeee Come join the team at Christy Sports in Snowmass. We are hiring for Rental Techs and Drivers for our delivery operation. All positions must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Drivers must be 21 with a clear driving record. Competitive pay, merchandise discounts and SKI PASS BENEFITS. Visit our store at 50 Snowmass Village Mall to meet with the manager and discuss your future or provide your resume to

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Aspen - $585,000

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2bd/1ba 1400 sq/ft unit. FP, views. Jan 4 move in. mes2696@msn.com NP, NS, 970-618-2696

Rentals Basalt Area

Private Paleo Diet Chef 970.315.2444 privatepaleodietchef@g mail.com, Offer: $15/meal/person, 3 meals/day available, m i n i m u m o f 3 meals/week required. Menu posts every Fri. The cost includes food, delivery, grocery shopping, cooking, and planning. Ingredients will favor local, organic, and fresh. Can accommodate 2 families only.

Rentals Office Space (2) 150 Sq Ft Private offices + space for admin in shared office suite.$650/mo/office. Downtown Aspen mike@aspentechlabs.co m

Rentals Vacation/Resort 3 bed/3 ba home. 35+ acres. East Sopris Creek area. $3k/mo +utilities. Tom Carr. L&C. 970-379-9935.

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Beautiful, contemporary 4 BD 4 BA home in Blue Creek Ranch. $4300 per month. (970)379-0329

Rentals Rentals Aspen 1BD 1BA Core 1.5 blck to Gondola. $1750/ week Monthly negotiable. NS/ NP. Text 646-335-5400

L U X U R Y B E A C H RENTALS on Oahu! Exclusive property managers, direct to the source! Over 28 years in business on Oahu. Call for rates 808-673-6800 or Robin@TrinityVillaRenta ls.com. Book now for Spring Breaks and Summer!

Rentals Glenwood Springs VILLAGE GREEN TOWNHOMES! FP, W/D, Great community, beautiful landscaped play area. 2BD avail, $1250/mo. NP. N/S. 970-945-6622

Carbondale - $556,000

Your listing Beautiful West End Lot Gorgeous large lot in the West End. Incredible location, beautiful views. Priced to sell!

1580 Tiehack Rd. is one of the finest homes in Aspen! Amazing front row Pyramid Peak views are had from this new approx 14,000 sq ft Aspen estate.

Ryan & Matt Podskoch

970-710-1725 Info@InvestInColorado.com InvestInColorado.com

HIDDEN GEM: Tucked in a quiet corner of a small complex, this gem is waiting for the perfect buyer! This one bedroom, two bath, full kitchen unit is totally turnkey. Covered, assigned parking. Three blocks to gondola.

Trish Adam 970.925.1084 Trish@TrishAdam.com www.AbsoluteAspenRealty.com

Wonderful ranch style home located on 5 private acres with spectacular unobstructed views. Open floor plan with extensive upgrades including custom built-ins, wood and stone work, large master suite with 2 walk-in closets.

Jack Musser

970-379-5435 jack.musser@sothebysrealty.com www.AspenSnowmassSIR.com

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Basalt - $478,000

Basalt - $759,000

Basalt - $575,000

Gorgeous 2 bed plus loft 2.5 bath Southside townhome front row and center with spacious living, dining and kitchen areas for entertaining. Large fenced front yard. Lock up garage and dedicated parking. Perfectly located near the valley's RFTA bus system and Basalt High School. Easy walk to historic downtown Basalt. View more at SouthsideBasalt.com.

Melissa Temple

Impeccably maintained 3bed/2.5 bath upgraded Willits Townhome with open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, crown molding, gas fireplace and 2 car garage. This 1,855 sq.ft. home is a 1/2 mile from Whole Foods in a well-run HOA with low monthly dues; maintenance free living at its best! Additional upgrades include custom walnut shutters that give the home a wonderful "British Colonial' feel.

Sally Shiekman-Miller

970.948.8261 melissa@bjac.net AspenSnowmassProperties.com

970.948.7530 sally@sallyshiekman.com www.AspenSnowmassSIR.com

Basalt - $875,000 Lodgepole Pine log home with expansive windows and great mountain views. 4 bed, 3 bath custom built, 3540 sq.ft., vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, hardwood & stone floors, poured concrete countertops, custom carved banisters and railings, Jacuzzi tub, versatile finished basement, passive solar, spacious decks, abuts public land, overlooking valley floor and river.

Sally Shiekman-Miller 970.948.7530 sally@sallyshiekman.com www.AspenSnowmassSIR.com

El Jebel - $879,500 Country Warmth The homes unique & brilliant floor plan creates a comfortable feeling throughout. Sitting on a acre with the perfect backyardspace for entertaining. Custom designed with antique doors throughout. & Authentic barn wood siding. 4 BDs, 4 baths, main floor master 3-car garage, A/C and so much more! Close to shopping, transportation and dining... This is a must see!

Teri Christensen

970-948-9314/970-927-8080 teri.christensen@sothebysrealty.com AspensnowmassSIR.com

Tom Carr

970.379.9935 www.aspenreinfo.com

Basalt - Elk Run - $609,000

Carbondale - $595,000

Commercial Carbondale

Cute 4 BD home in Elk Run backing up to Arbany Park & pool. Vaulted ceilings, great room, remodeled kitchen, new paint & flooring, ground floor master, great yard. 4 min. walk to school, 10 min. to downtown. Wonderful family area.

LIONS RIDGE ~ ACREAGE AND VIEWS Room for all in this 5 bd 4.5 bth home on over 2 acres. Enjoy views off the decks of the bedrooms on 2nd level. New kitchen, carpet, septic and drain field. Located just moments to Carbondale and Basalt.

Just completed 3-story building combines historic exterior details w/warm interior finishes. 948 sf retail allowed on 1st fl. Office suites on 2nd and 3rd fls range from 188 to 618 sf. Shared kitchen and and elevator. 25NNN.

Kathy DeWolfe

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970-948-8142 kathy.dewolfe@sothebysrealty.com

970-379-2299 brendawildaspen@gmail.com

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Glenwood Springs - $1,150,000

Glenwood Springs - $75,000

Manhattan - $43,500,000

Creek-side home on fenced-in four acres in Canyon Creek, west of Glenwood Springs. 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom house with large kitchen and master bedroom. One fifth mile of creek side water, Two apartments, workshop and greenhouse.

SKI-IN/SKI-OUT Brettelberg Condo on Sunlight Mtn Resort. Recently remodeled w/ Stainless Appliances, wood floors and cabinets, and more. HOA $249/mo, Taxes $250/yr.

Ryan & Matt Podskoch

303-519-9807 CJEliassen@mac.com www.brettelbergC2.com

212-203-5640 Info@SearchLuxHomes.com www.SearchLuxHomes.com

Snowmass Village - $1,095,000

Old Snowmass - $769,900

Snowmass Village - $390,000

Snowmass Village - $505,000

Lovely 4 bedroom, 4 bath home in Lakota. Assumable 2% mortgage for qualified buyers makes this home an attractive purchase. Brokers 2%.

1+ acre lot- Wonderful 3+ bedroom ranch-style home situated on private lot. Plenty of sun with east / south exposures. Flat lawn with mature Aspen trees. Mountain views overlooking the Snowmass / Capitol Creek valley floor.

LICHENHEARTH - TOP FLOOR CORNER Studio with HIGH CEILINGS and extra windows. Added half bath. Easy ski in ski out access. New exterior renovation with elevator. Call for showings

Recently remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo, ski accessible to Assay Hill. Front and back decks, granite and stainless kitchen, gas fireplace, marble baths, big screen TV. Beautifully furnished, turn key.

Tom Carr

970-927-4365 TerrySGriggs@gmail.com www.AspenRealEstate.ws

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Manhattan Townhouse Off-market opportunity for a luxury townhouse 7,500 sq ft + 2,500 sq ft rooftop deck in TriBeCa.

Call for Appointment Buyers agents welcome 970-376-3328

New Castle - $579,000

970-379-7926 peter@martininsurancegrp.com www.owners.com

35+acres. Private, peaceful and remote, yet only 10 minutes from Highway 82. Beautiful log home built in 2001. Recent renovation. Room to roam for horses, snowmobiling & other recreational activities. No HOA. Borders BLM lands.

Terry & Louellen Griggs

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Ski in and ski out of this spacious 3 bedroom + loft unit at Crestwood! Outdoor heated pool and hot tubs, new fitness center and steam room plus housekeeping make this the perfect rental investment and family retreat.

Michael Shook 970-618-6795 shook@homewatersrealestate.com MLS# 136813

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Two Creeks Ski-in Ski-out. Rare Single Family 5b/5b home at Owl Creek Townhomes. Most private and best skiing location in the complex with up mountain views. Open Wed 2-4pm 610 Burnt Mountain Drive.

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SNOWMASS A private 25+/- acre ranchette on the banks of the Roaring Fork River featuring a lovely three bedroom, three bath home as well as a 6,500 sq. ft. horse barn with separate two-bedroom apartment. $2,495,000 MLS#: 132579 Co-listed with Chris Souki 970.948.4378

Trans portation Ford F-150 1997

Lariat Edition. 217 K miles. 4x4, topper, New front tires. Good Condition! $3,400 303-669-8358

DEER CREEK RANCH

SNOWMASS A wonderful opportunity to own a 37 acre ranch located in a private setting in the Snowmass Canyon. The ranch is located on both sides of Lower River Road. Two homes, lush pastures, water rights and 496 feet of Roaring Fork River frontage. $2,975,000 MLS#: 133620 Co-listed with Chris Souki 970.948.4378

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ASPEN 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Roaring Fork River frontage within walking distance of downtown and views of Aspen Mountain, New York Peak and Independence Pass. The ideal family retreat, this home features deep verandas, four ensuite riverfront bedrooms, and a spacious great room. $16,500,000 MLS#: 136858

BMW X5 4.4i 2006

Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab 2005

Ford Expedition 1997

Beautiful silver with black leather. Dealer maintained, regularly detailed, SL Xenons, park distance, 97k.

Eddie Bauer Good condition. 106,000 original miles, one owner. Auto transmission. V8 4WD. Leather seats. Power windows. Luggage rack.

$13,000 obo 970-376-7141

Diesel, 4x4, auto, short bed. Lots of extras: 2in lift, 35in studded snow tires, leveling air bags, Sirius, moon roof, leather interior, hard tonneau cover, 151,000 miles. Title in hand. $20,500 OBO Please call Tim 970-274-2089

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 2009

Mercedes-Benz ML 350 2007

Porsche Speedster 1957

Crazy Mountain Exrtreme Sleds 2003

4x4, 68k miles, 4.7 Liter V8, Michelin Tires, Quadra Trac (R) II Active FullTime 4WD, Flex Fuel, tow Pkg., AC, Power, Power Sun Roof, Roof Rack, Heated Seats, Enhanced Accident Response System, & much much more $22,740 Call: 970-963-4478

62k mi. Biege leather. Htd Seats, GPS Nav, Rear Camera, Harmon Kardon Sound, Sat Radio, Sunroof and Pwr Liftgate. Exlnt cond.

It's what she wants for Christmas!!! 1957 Speedster Clone / Red / 17k mi / Basalt 970-618-6065 $32,500 970-618-6065

2 CMX Mountain Sleds - 900cc / 1280cc 900cc/1380cc 180hp/275hp, heated grips, digital instrumentation, 2.5" long track

Diamond T TrailerSport Warrior 2013

$17,900 303-947-7820

Ford F-150 1997

3 door Good condition. 191K Auto transmission. new tires wojtekaspen@yahoo.com $3,500 970-404-0440

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4 Blizzak tires 19 inch Used 1 season. $450 Call 970-618-5512.

Vintage Photo Equipment

Full size truck lumber rack $400. 4 like new 16’ heavy duty 10 ply truck/trailer tires $400. Extra large truck tool box $200. Call 970-319-8300

Feb. 1973 Popular Mechanics $5

Older model. Needs 5-6 inner bricks. In great condition.

$300 OBO

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Paper Trimmer 24” $80

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Children/Baby Items

Furniture/Home Furnishings Asian Antiques at Aspen Home Consignment 202 East Main St. 970-925-1870

1971 Car Care and Repair by David N. Wenner $15

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PUBLIC NOTICE RE: 500 RIO GRANDE PLACE MINOR AMENDMENT TO A DETAILED REVIEW APPROVAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 20th, 2015, at a meeting to begin at 4:30 p.m. before the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission, Sister Cities Room, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, to consider an application submitted by City of Aspen Parks Department (585 Cemetery Lane, Aspen) for the property located at 500 E. Rio Grande Pl, commonly known as the Rio Grande Skate Park. The applicants request a Minor Amendment to a Detailed Review Approval that will permit an expansion to the existing skate park and the removal of the existing basketball court. The property is legally described as A Parcel of Land Situated in the SW Âź of Section 7, Township 10 South, Range 84 West of the 6th P.M. City of Aspen, County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, PID # 2737-073-06-851. For further information, contact Sara Nadolny at the City of Aspen Community Development Department, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, C O , ( 9 7 0 ) 4 2 9 . 2 7 3 9 , sara.nadolny@cityofaspen.com. s/LJ Erspamer Chair, Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission Published in the Aspen Times on January 1st, 2015(10819424) Small Claims Court Pitkin County, Colorado Court Address: Combined Court 506 E. Main, Suite 300 Aspen, CO 81611 PLAINTIFF(S): PROPANE SERVICES INC. Address: PO Box 3318 City/State/Zip: Basalt, CO 81621 Phone: Home: 970-927- 4757 Cell: 970-379-3261 v. DEFENDANT(1): JOSH MEACHUM Address: 106 Haystack Lane City/State/Zip: Snowmass, CO 81654 Phone: Home : 970-366-0203 Work Cell Case Number: 14S22 Division Courtroom ALIAS NOTICE, CLAIM AND SUMMONS TO APPEAR FOR TRIAL (Part 1) If Defendant(s) is/are other than a person, go online at www.sos.state.co.us to determine the registered agent for service of this notice. Please enter name and address of the agent. Name: Address: 1. The Defendant(s) is/are in the military service: a [ ] Yes [X] No [ ] Unknown 2. The Defendant(s) reside(s), is/are regularly employed, has/have an office for the transaction of business, or is/are a student in this county, or the Defendant(s) own(s) the real property in this county that is the subject of this claim arising from a restrictive covenant or security deposit dispute. [X] Yes [ ] No 3. I/We understand that it is my/our responsibility to have each Defendant served with the "Defendant's Copy" of this Notice by a person whose age is 18 years or older and who is not a party to this action 15 days prior to the trial and to provide the Court with written proof of service. [X] Yes [ ] No 4. I am an attorney: [ ] Yes [X] No Notice and Summons to Appear for Trial To the Defendant(s): You are scheduled to have your trial in this case on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 (date) at 10:00 a.m. (time) at the Court address stated in the above caption. Bring with you all books, papers and witnesses you need to establish your defense. If you do not appear, judgment may be entered against you. If you wish to defend the claim or present a counterclaim, you must provide a written response or written counterclaim on or before the scheduled trial date and pay a nonrefundable filing fee. Dated: November 26, 2014. ROYA BEKLIK Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Plaintiff(s)'s Claim (Please summarize reasons to support your claim below.) The Defendant(s) owe(s) me $1694.10 , which includes penalties, plus interest and costs allowed by law, and/or should be ordered to return property, perform a contract or set aside a contract or comply with a restrictive covenant for the following reasons. (If seeking return of property, please describe the property being requested). PROPANE FUEL FOR HOME HEATING Note: The combined value of money, property, specific performance or cost to remedy a covenant violation cannot exceed $7,500.00. Plaintiff(s) declare under penalty of perjury that the above statements are true and correct, and that I/we have not filed in any Small Claims Court in this County more than 2 claims during this calendar month, nor more than 18 claims in this County this calendar year. Date: November 25, 2014 Margaret Devan Plaintiff's Signature Published in the Aspen Times Weekly December 4, 11 , 1 8 , a n d 2 5 , 2014 and January 1, 2015. (10758793)

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have each Defendant served with the "Defendant's Copy" of this Notice by a person whose age is 18 years or older and who is not a party to this action 15 days prior to the trial and to provide the Court with written proof of service. [X] Yes [ ] No 4. I am an attorney: [ ] Yes [X] No Notice and Summons to Appear for Trial To the Defendant(s): You are scheduled to have your trial in this case on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 (date) at 10:00 a.m. (time) at the Court address stated in the above caption. Bring with you all books, papers and witnesses you need to establish your defense. If you do not appear, judgment may be entered against you. If you wish to defend the claim or present a counterclaim, you must provide a written response or written counterclaim on or before the scheduled trial date and pay a nonrefundable filing fee. Dated: November 26, 2014. ROYA BEKLIK Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Plaintiff(s)'s Claim (Please summarize reasons to support your claim below.) The Defendant(s) owe(s) me $1694.10 , which includes penalties, plus interest and costs allowed by law, and/or should be ordered to return property, perform a contract or set aside a contract or comply with a restrictive covenant for the following reasons. (If seeking return of property, please describe the property being requested). PROPANE FUEL FOR HOME HEATING Note: The combined value of money, property, specific performance or cost to remedy a covenant violation cannot exceed $7,500.00. Plaintiff(s) declare under penalty of perjury that the above statements are true and correct, and that I/we have not filed in any Small Claims Court in this County more than 2 claims during this calendar month, nor more than 18 claims in this County this calendar year. Date: November 25, 2014 Margaret Devan Plaintiff's Signature Published in the Aspen Times Weekly December 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2014 and Janua r y 1 , 2 0 1 5 . (10758793) COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS Â§38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 14-021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 22, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Pitkin records. Original Grantor(s) ROBIN E. GOROG Original Beneficiary(ies) BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust March 16, 2004 County of Recording Pitkin Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 24, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number) 495790 Original Principal Amount $1,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $911,502.79 Pursuant to CRS Â§38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 33, RIDGERUN UNIT ONE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 21, 1967 IN PLAT BOOK 3 AT PAGE 281, COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO.** **THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY A SCRIVENER'S ERROR AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 2/29/2012 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 587077 OF THE RECORDS OF THE PITKIN COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER. Also known by street and number as: 563 FARAWAY ROAD, SNOWMASS VILLAGE, CO 81615. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/18/2015, at Pitkin County Courthouse, at the south front door, 506 E Main St, Aspen, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication12/25/2014 Last Publication1/22/2015 Name of PublicationThe Aspen Times Weekly IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 10/22/2014 Thomas Carl Oken, Public Trustee in and for the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado By: Tiffany Wancura, Chief Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Daniel S. Blum #34950 David R. Doughty #40042 Sheila J. Finn #36637 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S MERIDIAN, SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-910-27420 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 33, RIDGERUN UNIT ONE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 21, 1967 IN PLAT BOOK 3 AT PAGE 281, COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO.**

tors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim for such work or materials has not been paid by the Contractor or his subcontractors shall file with the RFTA Board written verified notice of **THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN MODIsuch 8 claims time up the M O N DAYF R I DAY : 3 0atAany M TO 5 :to0and 0 Pincluding M FIED BY A SCRIVENER'S ERROR AFFIDAVIT time of final settlement first stated above or forRECORDED 2/29/2012 AT RECEPTION NUMever waive any and all claims, without limitation, 970. 3 8 4 9 1 3 5 BER 587077 OF THE RECORDS OF THE PITKIN pursuant to 1973 CRS 38-26-107, as amended, COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER.L E G A L S @ AS against P Ethe N TBoard I M EofSDirectors, .CO M the Roaring Fork Also known by street and number as: 563 FARTransportation Authority and the Project. AWAY ROAD, SNOWMASS VILLAGE, CO 81615. All claims must be addressed as follows: THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBoard of Directors BERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Roaring Fork Transportation Authority NOTICE OF SALE C/O RFTA General Counsel The current holder of the Evidence of Debt se323 W. Main Street, cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has Suite 301 filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as Aspen, CO 81611 provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at Published in/on the following media outlets: public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, Aspen Times, Glenwood Springs Post-Indepen02/18/2015, at Pitkin County Courthouse, at the dent and Denver Daily Journal. (10823989) south front door, 506 E Main St, Aspen, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the Para informacion en EspaĂąol favor de llamar al said real property and all interest of the said Grant(970) 384-4950 o mandar por correo electronico or(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the spanish@rfta.com. purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of PUBLIC NOTICE Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL and other items allowed by law, and will issue to PUBLIC OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS OF INthe purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as proTEREST REGARDING THE PITKIN COUNTY vided by law. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: First Publication12/25/2014 Last Publication1/22/2015 ÂˇUnless otherwise notified all regular and special Name of PublicationThe Aspen Times Weekly IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LAT- meetings will be held in the Board of County ComER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE missioners, Plaza One Conference Room, 530 E OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES EN- Main St, Aspen TITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. ÂˇAll regular meeting items begin at 12:00 p.m., or DATE: 10/22/2014 Thomas Carl Oken, Public Trustee in and for the as soon thereafter as the conduct of business all o w s . C h e c k a g e n d a a t County of Pitkin, State of Colorado http://www.aspenpitkin.com or call 920-5200 for By: Tiffany Wancura, Chief Deputy Public Trustee meeting times for special meetings. The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) repÂˇCopies of the full text of any resolution(s) and orresenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is: dinance(s) referred to are available during regular Lynn M. Janeway #15592 business hours (8:30 - 4:30) in the Clerk and ReDaniel S. Blum #34950 corder's office, 530 East Main Street, Suite 101, David R. Doughty #40042 A s p e n , C o l o r ado 81611 or at Sheila J. Finn #36637 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S MERIDIAN, http://aspenpitkin.com/Whats-New-/CalendarEvents/ SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE Attorney File # 14-910-27420 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 provided may be used for that purpose. Resolution Approving Supplemental Budget ApPublished in the Aspen Times Weekly on Decem- propriations to the 2014 Budget (July-Dec) ber 25, 2014 and January 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015. Resolution Approving Supplemental Budget Ap(10803000) propriations to the 2014 Budget (CMAQ Grant) NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT RFTA CONTRACT NO. 14-045 Aspen Maintenance Facility Snowmelt Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (the "RFTA Board"), shall make final settlement for the work contracted to be done on the project known as the Aspen Maintenance Facility (AMF) Snowmelt (the "Project") to Commercial Design Engineering, LTD. (the "Contractor") on January 26, 2015. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, management, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim for such work or materials has not been paid by the Contractor or his subcontractors shall file with the RFTA Board written verified notice of such claims at any time up to and including the time of final settlement first stated above or forever waive any and all claims, without limitation, pursuant to 1973 CRS 38-26-107, as amended, against the Board of Directors, the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority and the Project. All claims must be addressed as follows: Board of Directors Roaring Fork Transportation Authority C/O RFTA General Counsel 323 W. Main Street, Suite 301 Aspen, CO 81611

Resolution Authorizing an IGA with Eagle County for Snow Removal in Frying Pan Valley A special event liquor permit submitted by Compass Early Childhood Center to be held at Cozy Point Ranch 210 Juniper Hill Road, Snowmass Village, Colorado 81615 on February 15, 2015. NOTICE OF FINAL ADOPTIONS BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE FOLLOWING DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARINGS: NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT FINAL PAYMENT Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, hereinafter the "Board," shall make final settlement for the work contracted to be done on the project known as Improvements to the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, AIP Project No. 3-08-0003-49 Schedule IV Install Crack Seal and Fog Seal on Runway 15/33, Connector Taxiways "A1" Through "A9" and "B8" Through "B9", and Parallel Taxiway "A" from "A8" to "A9" and Schedule V (Non-Federal) - Install Crack Seal, Fog Seal, and Asphalt Patching on Landside Roadways and Parking Lots, Apply Surface Treatment to Existing Gravel Areas, to Maxwell Asphalt, Inc., hereinafter the "Contractor," on or after January 12, 2015. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or its subcontractors in or about the performance of the Project contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the Project, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or its subcontractors shall file with the Board written verified notice of such claims at any time up to and including the time of final settlement first stated above or forever waive any and all claims, without limitation, pursuant to C.R.S. Â§ 38-26-107, as amended, against the Board of County Commissioners, Pitkin County, Colorado and the Project.

as Improvements to the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, AIP Project No. 3-08-0003-49 Schedule IV Install Crack Seal and Fog Seal on Runway 15/33, Connector Taxiways "A1" Through "A9" and "B8" Through "B9", and Parallel Taxiway "A" from "A8" to "A9" and Schedule V (Non-Federal) - Install Crack Seal, Fog Seal, and Asphalt Patching on Landside Roadways and Parking Lots, Apply Surface Treatment to Existing Gravel Areas, to Maxwell Asphalt, Inc., hereinafter the "Contractor," on or after January 12, 2015. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or its subcontractors in or about the performance of the Project contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the Project, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or its subcontractors shall file with the Board written verified notice of such claims at any time up to and including the time of final settlement first stated above or forever waive any and all claims, without limitation, pursuant to C.R.S. Â§ 38-26-107, as amended, against the Board of County Commissioners, Pitkin County, Colorado and the Project. All claims must be addressed as follows: Board of County Commissioners c/o Mr. Brian Grefe, Assistant Director of Aviation, Administration, 0233 E. Airport Road, E. Concourse, Suite A, Aspen, Colorado 81611. Jeanette Jones, Deputy County Clerk Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on January 1, 2015 (10821162)

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Colorado Liquor Law 12-48-106 Special Event Liquor License Applicant: Roaring Fork Gay & Lesbian Community Fund Event Location: Aspen Recreation Center 0861 Maroon Creek Road Aspen, Colo. Event Date: January 17th, 18th 2015 Event Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Protests may be filed with the City Clerk of Aspen, 130 S. Galena Aspen, CO, 81611 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly January 1, 2015. (10828860) Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT After thirty(30) days from December 25th 2014, the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District, Owner, will pay to 7.30 Inc. dba Western Pipeway, the full balance due on the Contract "Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District: "Aspen Airport Business Center B-Line Sewer Replacement". All persons having claims for labor, rentals, services, or materials furnished under this pipeline contract, who shall not have been paid herefor shall present the same to Owner in writing and verified prior to the date specified above, or the Owner shall be free of all liabilities for attempting to obtain payment to such persons by the Contractor. Published Aspen Times Weekly: December 25th 2014, January 1st 2015. (10802521) Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT After thirty(30) days from December 25th, 2014, the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District, Owner, will pay to 7.30 Inc. dba Western Pipeway, the full balance due on the Contract "Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District: Ute Avenue Sewer Replacement". All persons having claims for labor, rentals, services, or materials furnished under this pipeline contract, who shall not have been paid herefor shall present the same to Owner in writing and verified prior to the date specified above, or the Owner shall be free of all liabilities for attempting to obtain payment to such persons by the Contractor. Published Aspen Times Weekly: December 25th 2014, January 1, 2015. (10802534)

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All claims must be addressed as follows: Board of County Commissioners c/o Mr. Brian Grefe, Assistant Director of Aviation, Administration, 0233 E. Airport Road, E. Concourse, Suite A, Aspen, Colorado 81611. Jeanette Jones, Deputy County Clerk Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on January 1, 2015 (10821162)

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“THRALL,” BY NATASHA TRETHEWEY AS THE U.S. POET LAUREATE from 2012 to 2014, Natasha Trethewey had the widest audience a poet will find in America. She used the platform, in the collection “Thrall,” to explore representations of race in our history. The poems in “Thrall” are largely meditations on paintings, parsing the meanings and double meanings of colors and imagery through the perspectives of history and historical paintings. This 2012 collection followed Trethewey’s acclaimed, Pulitzer Prize-winning 2007 book, “Native Guard,” and continues her career of bold, beautifully crafted poetry. The daughter of an African-American woman and a white man raised in Mississippi, Trethewey’s poems are inextricably linked with her personal history. They explore attitudes toward race by looking at artistic works from by JOE KROZEL / edited by WILL SHORTZ

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the U.S. and Europe, some dating back to the 1400s. But in Trethewey’s vision, they are made strikingly contemporary. In “The Americans,” for instance, she writes about an 1851 painting of a doctor “dissecting the white Negro,” then jumps to a photograph of a black woman holding a white baby in Robert Frank’s 1958 book of portraits “The Americans.” It reminds her of “when my mother took me for walks, / she was mistaken again and again / for my maid.” This slim volume is filled with such vivid, gorgeously crafted imagery. Along with ruminations on actual portraits on canvas, Trethewey offers a vivid portrait of bits of her life. “Geography,” for instance, is a poetic triptych of her father. Sometimes, these poems do both things simultaneously, as in “Torna Atras,” about an anonymous work

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Trethewey will give a reading on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Paepcke Auditorium, as part of the Winter Words series.

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from the 1790s of an artist painting a portrait of a beautiful woman, who is inexplicably rendered homely on his canvas. In Trethewey’s vision, the painting echoes her father’s tumultuous relationship with her mother: “And you might see why, to understand / my father, I look again and again at this painting: how it is / that a man could love – and so diminish what he loves.”

“Thrall: Poems” Natasha Trethewey 96 pages, $23 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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