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66  aspenpeak-magazine.com photography by red mtn productions an artful affair The 7th annual ArtAspen returns to the aspen ice garden. Though the boutique art fair is under new management— georgia-based Urban  expositions—attendees can still expect the same quality that has delighted art lovers for the better part of a decade. Limited to just 30 dealers, the inti- mate and impeccably designed setting provides fairgoers an elegant and manageable viewing and buying experience, making this little-fair-that-could one of the most dynamic marketplaces for important contemporary and post-war art. ArtAspen, August 4–7 at the Aspen Ice Garden, 233 W. Hyman Ave., 800-563-7632; art-aspen.com performances inspired by the magic of dance. June 30 through August 21, 970-925- 3254, aspenmusicfestival.com Aspen sAntA Fe BAllet Aspen's premier dance troupe returns for performances all summer long, featuring its signature classical-meets- contemporary style, and welcomes performances from the L.A. Dance Project and Paul Taylor Dance Company. Aspen District Theatre, 335 High School Road, 970-925- 7175; aspensantafeballet.com Aspen Words The annual Summer Words fest is one of the country's preeminent literary conferences, welcoming visitors and locals alike to celebrate writing and writers. Workshops and author talks take place in venues across town each June. The non- profit will also host a summer fundraiser featuring Lucy Kalanithi and Ann Patchett at the Hotel Jerome on June 22. June 19–24, 970-925-3122; aspenwords.org Food & Wine ClAssiC The ne plus ultra of food and wine festivals in the country, this weekend fête features celebrity chefs, cooking seminars, grand tastings, and nighttime soirées in venues all over town. June 17–19; foodandwine.com/classic JAzz Aspen snoWmAss June experienCe Celebrating its 26th anni- versary, Jazz Aspen Snowmass invites superstars Diana Ross, Sheryl Crow, and Smokey Robinson to headline its June fest at the Benedict Music Tent. Every evening kicks off with a lawn party outside the tent, with food vendors, bars, and two live music stages. June 24 through July 2, 970- 920-4996; jazzaspensnowmass.org JAzz Aspen snoWmAss lABor dAy experienCe Up to 12,000 people descend upon Snowmass Town Park for three days of concerts. This year's headliners: Stevie Wonder, The Killers, Duran Duran, Thievery Corporation, and Train. September 2–4, 970- 920-4996; jazzaspen snowmass.org motherlode VolleyBAll ClAssiC Now in its 44th year, this is the nation's largest doubles volleyball tournament, bringing more than 1,000 amateur and professional volleyball players to town. August 31 through September 5; motherlode volleyball.com mountAinsummit This year's Mountainsummit: Mountainfilm in Aspen celebrates the 100th birthday of the National Parks Service with film screenings, events, and programs at the Wheeler Opera House commemorating our country's crown jewels: its spectacular national parks. August 24–28 at the Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., 970-920-5770; wheeleroperahouse.com theAtre Aspen Theatre Aspen's 2016 summer season will feature: ABBA-filled hit "Mamma Mia"; outrageous comedy "Buyer and Seller"; and "Dear Edwina," about an exuberant 13-year-old problem solver scene the guide GREEN DREAMS American Renewable Energy Day returns to the Roaring Fork Valley June 20-25 for five days of deep immersion into topics designed to cause a historic and necessary transition to an environmentally and economically sound future. The theme of this year's event is "From Paris to the Polls: Implementing Low Carbon Economies," and speakers— including President Jimmy Carter, T. Boone Pickens, former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, and Dr. Sylvia Earle—will span both the public and private sectors in science, finance, investment, and government. The festival will also include films, live music, and an environmental expo at Viceroy Snowmass. 130 Wood Rd., Snowmass Village 970-930-8002 areday.net

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