12 Days of Aspen
Where: Various Locations throughout Aspen.
Details: Aspen becomes a winter wonderland during the holiday season. The beauty of the mountains, the blanket of snow that covers the town, and the plethora of glistening lights make the town of Aspen feel truly magical. Special horse carriage rides, firework displays, and carolers are just the beginning of what Aspen will be offering during the 12 days of Aspen.
Schedule:
December 20
2:00-4:00pm: Free Ice Skating and Pizza Party at the Silver Circle Ice Skating Rink: ACRA and Aspen Sports are hosting this special event that the kids are sure to enjoy. Enjoy Free pizza served by ACRA, free hot chocolate and cookies, and a live on-site DeeJay who will be spinning all of your holiday favorites. Admission is FREE!
3:00-6:00pm: Noel Nights at the Aspen Highlands Village: You and your family will be delighted by this fantastic evening with Santa, clowns, face painting, live music, and fantastic food. Santa will only be at the Noel Nights on December 20th and 23rd, seeing as this is his busiest time of the year. Hang out by the fire pit and roast smores, enjoy the Après Ski specials at various restaurants, and relax to the sounds of live music and Christmas carolers.
6:00-6:45: Christmas Readings at the Pitkin Library: The youngsters will get lost in the fantastic Christmas tales being read at the Pitkin Library. Everyone ages 8 and up are invited to attend for Free. The vivid stories of O.Henry, Truman Capote, Charles Dickens, Dylan Thomas, and more will come to life as they are dramatically read by esteemed locals including Kent Reed, David Ledingham, Kathy Pelowski, Ralph Sheehan, and Jeannie Walla.
7:00pm: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical presented at the Wheeler Opera House: Christmas comes to life on stage at the Wheeler Opera House. For more information about attending the performance of White Christmas, please contact the Wheeler Opera House by visiting their website at www.wheeleroperahouse.com
December 21
2:00-2:45pm: Aspen Dickens Christmas Carolers at Wagner Park Clock Tower: Revel in the angelic voices of Christmas Carolers who will be performing at the Park Clock Tower. The glistening snow makes this an enchanting event.
2:00-3:00pm: Cupcake Decorating Party at the Wagner Park Clock Tower: Everyone enjoys the sweet delight of decorating cupcakes. The best part however is eating them! You and your family will get to do both for FREE! This event is open to everyone.
7:00pm: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical presented at the Wheeler Opera House: Christmas comes to life on stage at the Wheeler Opera House. For more information about attending the performance of White Christmas, please contact the Wheeler Opera House by visiting their website at www.wheeleroperahouse.com
December 22
1:30-4:30pm Santa’s Live Reindeer at Wagner Park Clock Tower: Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen will be at the Wagner Park Clock Tower in a fantastic petting zoo. Your kids will love meeting some of the most important member of Santa’s crew. The reindeer will be under the supervision of Laughing Valley Ranch Elf Handler, and ACRA will be serving free hot cider.
2:00-2:45pm: Aspen Dickens Christmas Carolers at Wagner Park Clock Tower: Revel in the angelic voices of Christmas Carolers who will be performing at the Park Clock Tower. The glistening snow makes this an enchanting event.
3:00-5:00pm: Hyman Ave. Nights of Live Music at the Hyman Ave. Mall: They will be performing “All That Jazz.” Its holiday fun for the whole family!
4:00-5:00pm: Teddy Bear Story Hour with Jane Jenkins at The Wheeler/Stallard Museum (620 W Bleeker): Jane Jenkins has a captivating way of making a story come to life. Come and listen to her read this classic holiday tale.
5:00-8:00pm: Aspen Sojourner Magazine Holiday Art Walk through Aspen Galleries: Participating galleries will open their doors to participants in this fantastic holiday-themed gallery tour. Red balloons indicate that you have arrived at the next gallery. Participating galleries include: 212 Gallery, Aspen Art Gallery, Aspen Art Museum, Blue Gallery (both locations), David Floria Gallery, E.S. Lawrence Gallery, Elliott Yearly Gallery –Fine Art and Jewelry, Forre and Company Fine Art, Galerie Maximillian, Joel Soroka Gallery, Pismo Fine Art Glass, Prints Charming, Red Bridck Council for the Arts, Royal Street Fine Art, Royal Aspen, Royal Galleries, Shelly Hamill, Tania Dibbs/Big Sky Studio, Valley Fine Art, and Wine River Gallery.
7:00pm: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical presented at the Wheeler Opera House: Christmas comes to life on stage at the Wheeler Opera House. For more information about attending the performance of White Christmas, please contact the Wheeler Opera House by visiting their website at www.wheeleroperahouse.com
December 23
12:30-4:30pm Santa’s Live Reindeer at Cooper Ave. Mall: Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen will be at the Wagner Park Clock Tower in a fantastic petting zoo. Your kids will love meeting some of the most important member of Santa’s crew. The reindeer will be under the supervision of Laughing Valley Ranch Elf Handler, and ACRA will be serving free hot cider.
2:15-3:00pm Ski with Santa at the Little Nell Run at Aspen Mountain: The name explains it all, you can enjoy skiing on the mountain with the fat man in red!
2:30-3:30pm Holiday Activities with Santa at the Aspen Gondola Plaza: This special event is hosted by the city of Aspen. The lighting of the Tree is a phenomenal spectacle to behold and to make it better, you can enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, pictures with Santa, and Ornament Decorating…all for FREE!
3:00-5:00pm: Hyman Ave. Nights of Live Music at the Hyman Ave. Mall: The Derek Brown Band will be performing…so make sure to wear your dancing pants!
3:00-6:00pm: Noel Nights at the Aspen Highlands Village: You and your family will be delighted by this fantastic evening with Santa, clowns, face painting, live music, and fantastic food. Santa will only be at the Noel Nights on December 20th and 23rd, seeing as this is his busiest time of the year. Hang out by the fire pit and roast smores, enjoy the Après Ski specials at various restaurants, and relax to the sounds of live music and Christmas carolers.
3:30-4:30pm Bonfire and Caroling at the Cooper and Galena: This is hosted by the city of Aspen and is free to everyone of all ages!
4:15-4:30pm Children’s Holiday Book Reading at the Limelight Lodge
7:00pm: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical presented at the Wheeler Opera House: Christmas comes to life on stage at the Wheeler Opera House. For more information about attending the performance of White Christmas, please contact the Wheeler Opera House by visiting their website at www.wheeleroperahouse.com
December 23-January 2: 19th Annual Aspen Academy Screenings: 19 of the seasons most popular and highly acclaimed films will be shown to holiday enthusiasts. For more information and a complete Aspen Academy Screening program, including film descriptions, visit www.aspenfilm.org. Tickets go on sale December 14th through the Wheeler Opera House box office at (970) 920-5770.
December 24
2:15-3:00pm Ski with Santa at the Little Nell Run at Aspen Mountain: The name explains it all, you can enjoy skiing on the mountain with the fat man in red!
2:30-3:30pm Holiday Activities with Santa at the Aspen Gondola Plaza: This special event is hosted by the city of Aspen. The lighting of the Tree is a phenomenal spectacle to behold and to make it better, you can enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, pictures with Santa, and Ornament Decorating…all for FREE!
3:30-4:30pm Bonfire and Caroling at the Cooper and Galena: This is hosted by the city of Aspen and is free to everyone of all ages!
4:15-4:30pm Children’s Holiday Book Reading at the Limelight Lodge
5:00pm: Aspen Dickens Christmas Carolers at Hotel Jerome Lobby: Revel in the angelic voices of Christmas Carolers who will be performing at the Park Clock Tower. The glistening snow makes this an enchanting event.
December 25
1:00-3:00pm FREE Christmas Gift and Candy Canes at Cooper Ave Mall
3:00-4:00pm Jill Sheeley story book reading at Hotel Jerome Century Room: Listen to a mesmorizing holiday tale, complete with cookies and refreshments, as well as Maggie the dog!
8:00pm Curtis Adams: Magic the Rocks at the Wheeler Opera House: Attend this fantastic performance at the famous Wheeler Opera house. Please visit their website at www.wheeleroperahouse.com for ticket information about this event.
December 27
1:00-3:00pm “8 Dog Skijoring” Demo at Wagner Park: The Aspen Animal Shelter presents this fantastic event that benefits the animals at the Aspen Animal Shelter. The kids will be delighted to watch dog sled races, skijoring demonstrations, and playing with the fantastic dogs that will also be available for adoption.
3:00-6:00pm: Noel Nights at the Aspen Highlands Village: You and your family will be delighted by this fantastic evening with Santa, clowns, face painting, live music, and fantastic food. Santa will only be at the Noel Nights on December 20th and 23rd, seeing as this is his busiest time of the year. Hang out by the fire pit and roast smores, enjoy the Après Ski specials at various restaurants, and relax to the sounds of live music and Christmas carolers.
7:30 The Crystal Palace Players at the Wheeler Opera House: Please visit www.wheeleroperahouse.com for more information about this and other performances during the 12 Days of Aspen Celebration.
December 28
4:30-7:30 Aspen Art Museum Dennis Basso Freestyle Gala at the St. Regis, Aspen: This annual gala supports the AAM’s exhibition and educational programs. The upscale event will have caviar, Champaign, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and the annual silent auction. Tickets are $200 each, or you can reserve a table for four for $3000. 4:30-6:00pm is the Silent Auction and 6:00-7:30 is Dennis Basso Fashion show and live auction that will be hosted by Simon de Pury, Chairman of the Phillips de Pury & Company. Please visit www.aspenartmuseum.org/freestyle for more information about this premier event.
8:00pm Linda Eder Concert at the Wheeler Opera House: Please visit www.wheeleroperahouse.com for more information about this, and other performances that are part of the 2010 12 Days of Aspen Event.
December 29
2:00-4:00pm: Free Ice Skating and Pizza Party at the Silver Circle Ice Skating Rink: ACRA and Aspen Sports are hosting this special event that the kids are sure to enjoy. Enjoy Free pizza served by ACRA, free hot chocolate and cookies, and free skating and skate rentals.
3:00-5:00pm Hyman Ave. Nights of Live Music, Hyman Ave. Mall: Bobby Mason and H3 will be playing at this fantastic performance.
December 30
3:00-5:00pm Hyman Ave. Nights of Live Music, Hyman Ave. Mall: Jes Grew & the Boys will be playing at this fantastic performance.
3:00-6:00pm: Noel Nights at the Aspen Highlands Village: You and your family will be delighted by this fantastic evening with Santa, clowns, face painting, live music, and fantastic food. Santa will only be at the Noel Nights on December 20th and 23rd, seeing as this is his busiest time of the year. Hang out by the fire pit and roast smores, enjoy the Après Ski specials at various restaurants, and relax to the sounds of live music and Christmas carolers.
December 31
5:00pm-8:00pm Family Friendly Activities at Wagner Park: Hosted by the city of Aspen, this is a fantastic way to spend some quality time with the family on New Year’s Eve. There will be a DJ, bonfire, sleigh rides, a bouncy house and snowman making competition. There is so much to enjoy at this family friendly event, you will make memories to last a lifetime!
5:00-8:00pm Free Ice Skating at the Silver Circle Ice Skating Rink: Aspen Sports are hosting this special event that the kids are sure to enjoy.
8:00-12:00am Bonfire and DJ at Wagner Park: Hosted by the city of Aspen, there is no other way to bring in 2011 than to dance to a live DJ around a roaring bonfire.
8:00pm Fireworks over Aspen: Presented by the city of Aspen and the Aspen Skiing company, this is a fantastic display in the night sky that makes the festivities feel more alive.
8:00pm Ronan Tynan: Irish Tenor at the Wheeler Opera House: Please visit www.wheeleroperahouse.com to learn more about attending this event as well as the other performances at the 12 Days of Aspen event.
12:00am Fireworks over Aspen Mountain: This is the second round of fireworks that will go off to bring in the new year right. They have always been a hit in the past and make the sky look magnificent.