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December 2, 2010
Aspen: Pow Party
Aspen’s party season is already in full swing! Local nonprofit PowderToThePeople.org is holding its fifth annual Pow Party Fundraiser on Friday, December 3, from 5:30-8pm, at the (exclusive?) Eagles Club on Bleeker Street in Aspen.
Powder to the People is an organization dedicated to championing public access to lands. Basically, they want to snowmobile wherever they want. Which I support, but let’s just be clear on what it is. 
The evening will include appetizers, live music, door prizes, and silent and live auctions. Suggested donation of $20. The party will be preceded by a snowmobile and backcountry gear swap from 3-5:30pm in the Eagles Club parking lot.
May be a lot of old guys, but might be a lot of fun too!
November 19, 2010
Aspen: Pray for Snow Party in Snowmass
Because nothing in Aspen is ever online, I had to snap an iPhone pic of the event poster:
I know little more than what the poster tells you: Base Camp Bar & Grill is apparently opening under new management with a bang, serving FREE BEER and live music for the price of a canned good. Mammoth stew? Just trying to capitalize on the bones all around …
6p, tonight, 11/19
October 28, 2010
Austin: ZombieBall at Seaholm for HALLOWEEN!
ZombieBall. Is what you should do for Halloween. It’s pretty cheap for a spooky night at Seaholm Power Plant!
Musical lineup includes: Roky Erikson, The White Ghost Shivers, PONG, Killa Dilla, DJ Manny and Rion King.
At midnight don’t miss The Waltz of the Forbidden Flesh; a Haunte’d Couture fashion show and mini opera that has a community of artists led by Cameron Jordan Artistry, and The Dirty Rotten Cabaret, featuring performers from The Blue Man Group and Cirque Du Soleil.
Doors from 8pm to 2am. Advance tickets $20, $30 at the door and $75 for VIP.
Do it! I’ll be there, being Santana, the Cheerio from Glee. Except sluttier because my flyaway cheerleading skirt is made for someone in high school, which I am not.
October 19, 2010
Aspen: Politickin’
For being such a lil town, Aspen sure is big into politics. And I don’t just mean the who-has-the-best-seats-at-the-Wheeler kind. The coolest thing, despite how you feel about any given candidate, is that Aspen’s political activism is not limited to the over-30, house-owning, property-tax paying set; the youngsters of Aspen are just as involved as their more stately counterparts. Check this out:
A kegger for a senator? If that’s not Gen-Y at its finest, I don’t know what is.
August 27, 2010
Aspen: BBQ … srsly, it’s so Texas up in here
The First Annual Big Aspen Barbecue Block Party takes place at the base of Aspen Mountain this Saturday and Sunday, August 28 – 29, 2010, from noon – 7pm. The sister event of New York City’s much-beloved barbecue extravaganza that includes food, music, seminars, and more.
There are a bunch of big names serving up the ‘cue, including, because it’s so Austin up in here, Mike Rodriguez from Salt Lick BBQ. He’s serving up brisket & sausage. Other heavy hitting pitmasters:
- Jim Butchart, Sam’s Smokehouse, Aspen, CO
- Kenny Callaghan, Blue Smoke, New York, NY
- Ryan Hardy, Montagna Restaurant at The Little Nell, Aspen, CO [HAPPY MEAT!!]
- Mike Mills, 17th Street Bar & Grill, Murphysboro, IL & Memphis Championship Barbecue, Las Vegas, NV
- Ed Mitchell, The Pit, Raleigh, NC
- Drew Robinson, Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, Birmingham, AL
Admission to the event is free. Plates from across the country are available from top pitmasters for only $8 per plate.
Proceeds from the Big Aspen Barbecue Block Party support the Aspen Community Foundation, which builds philanthropy and supports nonprofit organizations throughout the Roaring Fork Valley.
Despite the fact that I’m from Texas, I don’t love barbecue. People hate to hear this, but it’s true. I don’t like sickly-sweet barbecue sauce, I don’t like the sides for barbecue (potato salad? gag me), I don’t like smoke off the grill. That said, I do love me some grilled meat sans all that other junk, which I’m hoping to get this weekend. YUM!!
May 26, 2010
Austin: Sex & The City 2 Parties!
Sex & The City 2 Sex & The City 2 Sex & The City 2 … I just can’t wait!!
Carrie On at The Belmont
Neither can The Belmont … They have a Carrie On Week planned, where you get all glammed up, grab your gal pals, and let your inner Carrie, Miranda, Samantha or Charlotte shine as you sip on swanky cocktails at the Belmont before enjoying the flick! Make a reservation with Michelle (michelle@thebelmontaustin.com) to receive a FREE bottle of champagne when you come in with a group of 5 or more!!
Or, redeem your ticket stub after the movie to enjoy a complimentary “Sex and The City-Inspired Refreshment”! Offer good until June 5th.
Carrie On at Speakeasy
Does Miranda On just not work? Anyway, the fab-u-lous Sex & The City 2 movie comes out May 27 nationwide, but Speakeasy is hosting a Carrie On Soiree on Thursday, May 27, 2010, 7pm:
In true Carrie Bradshaw fashion, there will be free-flowing champagne, bottle service in the Kabaret Room with Skyy SATC II Signature Bottles and sushi from Imperia. This is not an evening to be fashionably late as swag bags and complimentary cosmos will be offered to the first 100 arrivals.
Start your evening off at Terrace 59 with a glamorous fashion show, featuring several sexy Dress Shop and Teddies for Bettys looks inspired by the Sex and the City characters. Austin’s own Micah Yancey will be presenting her handmade jewelry along with Limbo Jewelry Design. “Express manicures” will be offered by the nail techs from Embellish Nails & Boutique. Custom sweet and savory bites will be prepared by Allison Waddell of GoGo Delicious. And look for special surprises from Camille’s Better Bronze and Corp Fit in the gift bags!
Sex & The City 2 at Sully’s
Thursday, May 27, 5 pm – 11:30 pm
Regular happy hour features ($5 martinis) PLUS Sex & the City theme martinis, complimentary appetizers, and Sweet Treats with their delicious cake balls! The Salon at Saks 5th Avenue is bringing a manicurist to touch up your nails and Chanel make up artists to get you looking just like the stars!
Fashions from: gallery d, Plain Ivey Jane, Silpada Jewelry , Stella Says Go, and Touch of Sass
Incredible door prizes including: Tickets to see Sex & the City 2 at the Alamo Drafthouse ; 1 pair of tickets to see Sex & the City star Mario Cantone at the Long Center; Gift Baskets from Belvedere, Ketel One and Hennessy
OMG I cant wait!!
May 21, 2010
Austin: Saturday East Sixth Barhop for the Birds
Saturday from 7-9p at the East Sixth Birds Barbershop, there’s an art show-ish party featuring photos of happy clients over the past few months as they walked out of the salon–looking their best, natch. To show off their handiwork, Birds is having this partay with Cruz Tequila, a dancefloor mixtape by Tackybuns, and tasty snacks by Cheer Up Charlie’s.
At 9p, head out the door to Shangri-La and Cheer Up Charlie’s across the street, where Birds is buying the first round. Both will be displaying art from the campaign too. Tonight’s gonna be an east sixth night …
April 30, 2010
Kentucky Derby Hats & Horses Party!
The Kentucky Derby is probably my favorite excuse for a party the entire year. The Derby is a special mix of dressing up for a party but still getting to look pretty, day drinking, and delicious food. This year there’s no Derby Party at my house, but J. Black’s is filling in the void for the 136th annual running of the derby with their Hats & Horses event.
Featuring the world-famous mint julep from Woodford Reserve, special menu items, a Parade of Hats contest, and a host of activities leading up post-time. Man, I love seersucker, pearls, and poufy dresses.
Saturday, May 1, 2010 – 11am to 6pm
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