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It's cool to be green, and not only for Kermit the Frog.
Get your green on at the first annual Aspen Eco Fest on April 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the base of Buttermilk mountain and at the Inn at Aspen.
Following the 40th annual Earth Day on Thursday, April 21, this weekend event is a cultural and educational environmental festival. Aspen Eco Fest aims at inspiring people to make their homes, businesses and communities more ecologically advanced and environmentally sound, while encouraging economic success, activism, creativity and commitment to a sustainable society.
The event was organized by Shae Singer and Jackie Francis.
“We wanted to create a market–driven event that allows vendors and participants to share their environmental and ecological conscience. There are a lot of environmentally friendly products out there that can make a big difference, but the average person doesn't know about them. At the Eco Marketplace you can buy clothing made from hemp or organic cotton, or candles made from recycled wax,” said Singer.
More than 60 vendors will be on hand selling everything from chemical free household products to furniture and from organic meats and produce to jewelry made from recycled items.
As gas prices rise again with predictions that it will go over $4 this summer, it may be time to check out electric cars. Singer, who owns Aspen Electric Cars with James Bond, will have several types there from little three-wheelers to a van for those interested in non-carbon producing transportation.
In addition to the green marketplace, there will be an Eco Swap Meet to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Clean out your home and garage and bring your gently used and working items to the Habitat for Humanity truck in the Buttermilk parking lot this Thursday and Friday, April 22 and 23, from noon to 4 p.m. This is a great opportunity to conserve, preserve and recycle all those extra items that are cluttering up your home, whether it's old furniture, appliances or decorative items.
“We will also have an electronics drop-off through Blue Tent Marketing and C.O.R.E. at the same time. They will accept all electronic items, computers, printers, etc., whether they work or not. The items will be refurbished and recycled if possible,” she said.
Along with the Eco Marketplace and the Eco Swap Meet, there will be food vendors and a BBQ at the Inn at Aspen with live music by the Double Diamond Band on Saturday, Jes Grew on Sunday and John Sommers and the Defiance String Band on both days.
Those who want information on how to be green, a long list of experts will be at the Inn of Aspen for Round Table Conversations facilitated by the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado. These one-on-one or small group's one-hour talks will focus on self-reliance through local foods, home efficiency, zero waste, reducing chemical use and tips and information on socially responsible and sustainable investing.
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Two Colorado state lawmakers, Senator Gail Schwartz and Representative Kathleen Curry, along with local politicians will be on hand to talk policy. This is a good chance for the public to tell them their views on environmental and ecological subjects during the discussion groups.
Also at the Inn at Aspen are more than 100 works of art made from recycled items in the Environmental Art Show. Facilitated by the Red Brick Center for the Arts, the exhibition showcases works by artists and art organizations to inspire people about the potential of recycling and conserving by creating artwork from “trash.”
An awards ceremony and reception will take place on Sunday, April 25, at 2 p.m. and will award prizes for the first-place winners in the individual and group divisions. The Eco Art will be on display at the Inn at Aspen throughout the festival days and will be available for sale after the event.
On Sunday at noon, the Eco Fest Canine Fashion Show, which will benefit the Aspen Animal Shelter's spay and neuter programs, costs $20 to enter. Have your pooch dress up in recycled dog clothes or costumes that reflect the importance of saving the environment to win great prizes.
All entries must be designed and composed of recycled products. Prize categories include Best Creative Design, Best Behaved Canine or Canine Team, Most Adorable Canine, Best Utilitarian Design (collars, leashes, harnesses, etc.), Funniest Fashion and Best In Show. Register before 11:30 a.m.
One of the highlights of the weekend is Saturday's Green Tie Ball from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Inn at Aspen Ballroom. But don't run out and buy a new gown to walk the green carpet, use that old one or make a new one out of recycled items.
Tickets are $50 for adults and $30 for youths aged 10 - 18. Cocktails. hors d'oevres, dinner, dancing and desserts are all on the menu for this fun environmental evening.
From 7 - 7:30 p.m. there will be an Eco Fashion Show sponsored by Corky Woods green department store in El Jebel, which combines the trends of fashion and sustainability on the runway. The fashion show features clothing by local designers, thrift stores and boutiques. Models will be wearing cotton, bamboo, recycled and reworked styles with a green edge.
Most of us could be greener than we are. The Eco Fest is here to help us develop our verdant hue and help us save the environment along the way.
Get your green on at the first annual Aspen Eco Fest on April 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the base of Buttermilk mountain and at the Inn at Aspen.
Following the 40th annual Earth Day on Thursday, April 21, this weekend event is a cultural and educational environmental festival. Aspen Eco Fest aims at inspiring people to make their homes, businesses and communities more ecologically advanced and environmentally sound, while encouraging economic success, activism, creativity and commitment to a sustainable society.
The event was organized by Shae Singer and Jackie Francis.
“We wanted to create a market–driven event that allows vendors and participants to share their environmental and ecological conscience. There are a lot of environmentally friendly products out there that can make a big difference, but the average person doesn't know about them. At the Eco Marketplace you can buy clothing made from hemp or organic cotton, or candles made from recycled wax,” said Singer.
More than 60 vendors will be on hand selling everything from chemical free household products to furniture and from organic meats and produce to jewelry made from recycled items.
As gas prices rise again with predictions that it will go over $4 this summer, it may be time to check out electric cars. Singer, who owns Aspen Electric Cars with James Bond, will have several types there from little three-wheelers to a van for those interested in non-carbon producing transportation.
In addition to the green marketplace, there will be an Eco Swap Meet to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Clean out your home and garage and bring your gently used and working items to the Habitat for Humanity truck in the Buttermilk parking lot this Thursday and Friday, April 22 and 23, from noon to 4 p.m. This is a great opportunity to conserve, preserve and recycle all those extra items that are cluttering up your home, whether it's old furniture, appliances or decorative items.
“We will also have an electronics drop-off through Blue Tent Marketing and C.O.R.E. at the same time. They will accept all electronic items, computers, printers, etc., whether they work or not. The items will be refurbished and recycled if possible,” she said.
Along with the Eco Marketplace and the Eco Swap Meet, there will be food vendors and a BBQ at the Inn at Aspen with live music by the Double Diamond Band on Saturday, Jes Grew on Sunday and John Sommers and the Defiance String Band on both days.
Those who want information on how to be green, a long list of experts will be at the Inn of Aspen for Round Table Conversations facilitated by the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado. These one-on-one or small group's one-hour talks will focus on self-reliance through local foods, home efficiency, zero waste, reducing chemical use and tips and information on socially responsible and sustainable investing.
Air you views
Two Colorado state lawmakers, Senator Gail Schwartz and Representative Kathleen Curry, along with local politicians will be on hand to talk policy. This is a good chance for the public to tell them their views on environmental and ecological subjects during the discussion groups.
Also at the Inn at Aspen are more than 100 works of art made from recycled items in the Environmental Art Show. Facilitated by the Red Brick Center for the Arts, the exhibition showcases works by artists and art organizations to inspire people about the potential of recycling and conserving by creating artwork from “trash.”
An awards ceremony and reception will take place on Sunday, April 25, at 2 p.m. and will award prizes for the first-place winners in the individual and group divisions. The Eco Art will be on display at the Inn at Aspen throughout the festival days and will be available for sale after the event.
On Sunday at noon, the Eco Fest Canine Fashion Show, which will benefit the Aspen Animal Shelter's spay and neuter programs, costs $20 to enter. Have your pooch dress up in recycled dog clothes or costumes that reflect the importance of saving the environment to win great prizes.
All entries must be designed and composed of recycled products. Prize categories include Best Creative Design, Best Behaved Canine or Canine Team, Most Adorable Canine, Best Utilitarian Design (collars, leashes, harnesses, etc.), Funniest Fashion and Best In Show. Register before 11:30 a.m.
One of the highlights of the weekend is Saturday's Green Tie Ball from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Inn at Aspen Ballroom. But don't run out and buy a new gown to walk the green carpet, use that old one or make a new one out of recycled items.
Tickets are $50 for adults and $30 for youths aged 10 - 18. Cocktails. hors d'oevres, dinner, dancing and desserts are all on the menu for this fun environmental evening.
From 7 - 7:30 p.m. there will be an Eco Fashion Show sponsored by Corky Woods green department store in El Jebel, which combines the trends of fashion and sustainability on the runway. The fashion show features clothing by local designers, thrift stores and boutiques. Models will be wearing cotton, bamboo, recycled and reworked styles with a green edge.
Most of us could be greener than we are. The Eco Fest is here to help us develop our verdant hue and help us save the environment along the way.
