Well, since you ask…lots going on. While Aspen is best known as a winter destination, it is truly a gem during the summer months with warm days, cool evenings, low humidity and a laid-back vibe. On a recent flight from New York City, I has the pleasure of sitting with many well-known NYC based chef’s, all attending the annual Food and Wine Festival. While that has come and gone, you will not be bored in Aspen during the month of July:

July  Calendar of Events

July 02 The Fresh Water Crisis; Global Health Ramifications The Given Institute July 03 Boogie’s Bash for the Buddies Gala Boogie’s Merry-Go Ranch July 04 Aspen Art Museum Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration Aspen Art Musuem July 04 Aspen Music Festival and School David Karetsky Music Lawn July 04 Aspen’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration Downtown Aspen July 04 Boogie’s Diner Buddy 5 Mile Race Boogie’s Diner July 04 - Aug 22 Saturday Classical Music Top of Aspen Mountain July 08 13th Annual Recognition Dinner Anderson Ranch Arts Center July 09 - 12 Aspen Antiques & Fine Arts Fair Aspen Ice Garden July 09 Six°: An Aspen Chamber Leads Group Parallel 15 Coffeehouse July 10 - Aug 22 Theatre Aspen - “A Year With Frog And Toad” Kaufman Theatre Tent in Rio Grande Park July 11 McCloskey Speaker Series: Arlen Specter Paepcke Auditorium July 14 McCloskey Speaker Series: Dambisa Moyo Paepcke Auditorium July 16 - Aug 22 Theatre Aspen - “Chapter Two” Kaufman Theatre Tent in Rio Grande Park July 17 - Aug 10 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Aspen District Theatre July 18 19th annual Komen Aspen Race for the Cure® Rio Grande Park July 18 - 19 Aspen Arts Festival July 23 JASummerNightSwing Aspen July 23 Six°: An Aspen Chamber Leads Group Parallel 15 Coffeehouse July 24 - 27 Aspen Health Forum Aspen Institute July 30 Evening Art Auctionette - Anderson Ranch Arts Center Anderson Ranch Arts Center July 30 McCloskey Speaker Series: Richard N. Haass Paepcke Auditorium

Looking for a day trip or weekend getaway with the addition of some eye-candy? Be sure to head up to Vail, Colorado this weekend for the annual Vail Arts Festival being held this year in the new Arrabelle at Vail Square in Lionshead. For those unfamiliar with the Vail Arts Festival, artists from around the country are represented with art available for purchase in many mediums from painting and sculpture to intricate crafts including woodwork and furniture.

Vail is an easy getaway from Metro Denver. Just head on Interstate 70 West to Exit-176 (Vail). At the round-about, follow signs to Lionshead Parking Structure (closet parking to the event) and park for no charge. The festival runs from 10AM to 5PM on Friday and Saturday and from 10AM to 4PM on Sunday.

In neighboring Vail Village, do you have a desire for Bar-B-Que? If yes, be sure to check out the 3rd Annual BBQ Bonanza from 11A - 4P.

Dinner this weekend in Vail? Check out Lord Gore at Manor Vail, excellent food and service, great views of Vail Mountain, all entrees $19 (excluding the fillet) or Terra Bistro at the Vail Mountain Lodge and Spa, all entrees 50% off.

Looking for lodging?  from the quaint mountain hideaway in East Vail to the premier luxury mountainside chalets check out The Society’s Vail Valley Options.

While at Arrabelle Square, consider a drink and decadent pommes frites (french fries served in a paper-lined cone) at Centre V due south (towards the ski hill) within Arrabelle.

Our Vacation Homes for Charity philanthropy has to date raised in excess of $100,000 for charities and non-profits. The program is a win-win for all involved. While revenue generation for charitable causes is always a noble gesture, homeowners and PM’s have commented on the increased awareness and up tick concerning inquiries when their property is featured at a charity event.

In the article “Second Chances: How to Squeeze More Money Out of Vacation Homes”, The Society and Vacation Homes for Charity are prominently mentioned. Anecdotally we have noticed an increased in web traffic over the weekend and into the week after the article was distributed. Be sure to review the article by clicking through on the link above or access via the blog post .