Calendar of Events

Wintersköl Date(s): 01/08/09 Time: all day  Details: Winter “sköl,” Aspen's annual “toast to winter,” dates back to a quiet January in 1951 when local Aspenites decided to celebrate Aspen's unique Nordic lifestyle with an eclectic weekend of festivities. The four day celebration features on-mountain activities, a parade, a canine fashion show, a World's Fair, fireworks, and much more. www.aspenchamber.org THURSDAY 1/08/09: 8 a.m.: Anderson Ranch Arts Center's “Wintersculpt” Anderson Ranch selects six teams to participate in this intense 48 hour snow sculpture competition. Each team receives a participation fee and cash prizes are awarded to the top three sculptures. Teams often work around the clock on Thursday and Friday of the event to transform their 8' x 8 'x 8' snow cubes into freestanding creations. By Saturday morning, the completed sculptures are judged by a panel of independent community members based on creativity, technical execution, and compliance to rules. Contact Sarabeth Bert 970-923-3181 ext. 204. For more information visit www.andersonranch.org. Noon: ACRA Opening Luncheon Location and ticket prices to be determined. For more information contact Heather Compton at ACRA at 970-925-1940. 6 p.m.: Poetry Reading and Soupsköl Preview Aspen Art Museum. Join 2007/2008 Soupsköl-winning chef, Clark Church, of Garnish Café for a preview taste of Friday night’s Soupsköl celebration and enjoy an in-gallery poetry reading and discussion with poet/writer/Parkett magazine U.S. Associate Editor, and Now You See It AAM exhibition catalogue contributor Jeremy Sigler. Aspen Art Museum, 970-925-8050 Time TBD: Astronomy lecture with astronomy expert David Aguilar Aspen Institute. Please check back for more information, ACRA, 970-925-1940 8 p.m.: Comedy Event Hosted by Alexa Fitzpatrick Wheeler Opera House. Free Admission. For more information, please contact the Wheeler Opera House at 970-920-5790 or www.wheeleroperahouse.com