SINGLESPEED WARRIORS: Carbondale riders George Nettles and Andy Hartman represented the Roaring Fork Valley last weekend at the 8th annual RAGE IN THE SAGE 24 HOUR MTN BIKE RACE. As Team Dead Deer, they placed 2nd overall in the Men's Duo category, clocking over 300 miles combined - both on singlespeeds.

09/03 - 09/05: TOP ATTRACTIONS @ JAZZ ASPEN LABOR DAY FEST. OUTSIDE MUSIC LOUNGE - Check out bands in between the main stage acts featuring The New Mastersounds, Lubriphonic & The Stone Foxes. CLUB PATRON TEQUILA - The mobile entertainment venue is open to all tickets holders. KSPN RADIO BOOTH - Pick up a FREE JAS/KSPN Beach Ball and the Official JAS/KSPN Calendar.  Plus free balloons for the kids!

09/02 - 09/06: MOTHER LODE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT marks its 38th year on the sand courts and park lawns around town.  CLICK HERE 4 INFO about the largest doubles volleyball event in America.

09/03 - 09/05: From 10 PM on, check out the FREE DJ DANCE PARTY @ EIGHT K. The elegant establishment @ THE VICEROY presents a chic apres-fest option in Snowmass. Additional JAS After Dark Shows will take place nightly at the Belly Up.  CLICK HERE 4 INFO.

09/05: BLUEGRASS ON THE MOUNTAIN. A favorite among locals, Sundays feature top bluegrass musicians from around Colorado performing atop Aspen Mountain, the free (with the purchase of a gondola ticket), open-air concerts run from noon to 3 PM just outside the Sundeck. CLICK HERE 4 INFO.

09/24 - 09/26: OKTOBERFEST @ THE WIENERSTUBE. Join the fun with free admission at this Bavarian festival! Held in the parking lot adjacent to the restaurant, enjoy a beer garden, authentic Austrian food, a  Jodeling competition and live music by T.A.G. (Those Australian Guys). From 11 AM daily at 633 East Hyman.

09/26: WAPIYAPI CLASSIC CHARITY RIDE. Join 7-time Tour de France Champ Lance Armstrong on scenic 25- and 50-mile courses starting/ending at Paepcke Park. 100% of event proceeds to benefit the non-profit, which provides hope and support to families affected by childhood cancer. CLICK HERE 4 INFO.

10/10/10: CLIMATE ACTION WORK PARTY. In coordination with organizations all over the globe and encouraged by 350.org, this significant date is poised to become the largest global rally in history. If you're interested in organizing a 10/10/10 project for the Aspen area, CLICK HERE 2 SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. All entries due by 09/02.

10/16 - 10/17: FARMING & FEEDING OF THE MINDS. Save the date for a special two-day event @ DIVIDE CREEK RANCH featuring guest speakers; workshops aimed to inspire farmers and gardeners; informative presentations and locally grown, raised and produced food prepared by Chef Ryan Hardy of The Little Nell. CLICK HERE 4 TIX.