Get your freak on and your wallet out for the baddest southern rock band to ever combine chords. ZZ Top plays Belly Up Sunday, December 28. Doors open at eight, show at ten.
The Rodney Crowell Acoustic Trio, whose namesake has played with the likes of Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, and the late Johnny Cash, performs this Sunday night, 10 pm at Belly Up.
Recent years have seen a boom in Reality TV shows, the concept being these television shows reflect real-life challenges and events going on in our lives “right now”, or to speak. Some of the shows are about dating (aka The Bachelor), some are about survival of the fittest (Survivor) some are about talent (American Idol)…and usually all include some kind of cash purse or prize to be won. Lately I’ve noticed a host of these relaity shows relating to weight loss and/or appearance. “The Swan” comes to mind, where women drastically changed their appearances over the course of 6 months with the help of a trainer, surgeon, dentist and make-up artist. Not to mention an emotional coach as well. (Read: a Shrink) Then there was the “Biggest Loser” and “Fat March.” While the Swan basically sent a message that you are not ok with how you look, these two shows motivate the candiadates to do something good for themselves, lose weight and become healthier in the process. While there is always a bit of ridicule in these shows, for example putting a 350 lb man on the scale for all the world to see, basically these shows were supportive and focused on each person’s goals and personality. Winning money was still a factor, as was teamwork and a smidge of cattiness, but in the end, the contestants ALL came out ahead, having lost pounds and inches and gaining new friendships, perspectives on life, and healthier eating habits. While I am usually not a fan of these reality shows, I found these two to be helpful and motivatinal to anyone trying to lose weight, or make a change in some way in their overall health.
Tonight I had the pleasure of seeing La Vie En Rose. Bravo is all I can say. It is a movie of such highs and lows. Such a talented artist with such a sad life. Marion Cotillard gives an Oscar winnning performance unmatched by anything I have seen this year. I would highly recommend this movie. Here is what Boston Hearld writer Stephen Schaefer wrote:
Helen Mirren hasn’t been given her Oscar yet and already I’ve seen the first shoo-in for next year’s Best Actress list: the stupendous, heartbreaking Marion Cotillard whose Edith Piaf is nothing less than monumental, a performance for the ages.
The Hudson Reed Ensemble will present it’s second annual “Shakespeare In The Park” series opening August 8th with selected scenes from William Shakespeare’s JULIUS CAESAR.
Opera, like beer and coffee, is an acquired taste, but I would urge anyone who has yet to get the flavor to get thee to the Wheeler Opera House Sunday night for the final performance of Mozart's "Cosi fan tuttte," presented by the Aspen Music Festival and School.
The 31st annual Aspen Summer Words was launched off at 5 pm on Sunday, June 24th 2007, as authors hand-picked to appear in a variety of different venues throughout the week by the Aspen Writers Foundation, were made available for book signings and an open reception at the Gant Hotel in Aspen.
The lax Sunday afternoon commencement was only the beginning of a weeks worth of speeches, stories, ideas, creative workshops, and lots and lots of words.
This week Playboy announced its top poolside bars and our very own 39 Degrees made the Top 10. (web link). I agree, the scene is noteworthy, but lets take a minute to analyze what it is that 39 Degrees offers the readers of Playboy magazine. (In case you were wondering, Playboy targets the “sophisticated pervert.”)
After 17 years of hard work, local hospitality and a variety of rock, blues, R&B and even some jazz, Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) is quickly becoming one of the foremost music festivals in the country. This year’s summer lineup will indulge critically acclaimed musicians throughout the country starting today June 21 until the 24th, with a weekend long series at Rio Grande Park.
With half a dozen novelty artists in town to kick-off the summer season including; Herbie Hancock, Madeleine Peyroux, Earth Wind & Fire, Steve Windwood and Angelique Kidjo and The Black Crowes with Marcus Miller, the JAS Festival will surely live up to its hearsay this summer of being one of the most diverse seasons of quality music in Aspen since its inception in 1991.
The Aspen Club & Spa graciously hosts a gourmet feast with live music every Tuesday evening from 5-8 p.m. on the sun deck at The Aspen Club! Relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, fabulous food, terrific company and popular music by Big Daddy Lee & The Kingbees! The cost is $25 for dinner and a drink. Proceeds benefit a different non-profit every event. Call for free shuttle service 925-8900. SEE YOU THERE!
Someone draped trappings of red white and green along the base of Fanny Hill Friday afternoon, but no Santa Clause could be found this past weekend in Snowmass.
Instead, the Chili Brew feast drew upon characters from around the valley. They were all sporting an array of festive attire from Hawaiian shirts and flower leis, to colored beads, and one oversized top hat designed to look like a pint of beer. Instead, the Chili Brew feast drew upon characters from around the valley. They were all sporting an array of festive attire from Hawaiian shirts and flower leis, to colored beads, and one oversized top hat designed to look like a pint of beer.
