The West of 105 News and Events Newsletter Friday Nov. 17th

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Welcome to another West of 105 Weekender, the news and events newsletter for Colorado

Muscadine Bloodline - Live at Belly Up in Aspen

Proudly independent and unapologetically Southern, country duo Muscadine Bloodline found their true voice on their latest album, Dispatch to 16^th Ave. Their sophomore record which debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Country Chart. Their authentic sound and unforgettable performances, promises a night of guitars, heartfelt vocals, and an atmosphere charged with the energy only live music can provide right in the heart of Aspen and Belly Up.

Ski Season Updates

So ski season has pretty much started around the state with more resorts opening every weekend. By the end of November all but a few resorts are scheduled to be open with Echo Mountain, Cooper, Granby Ranch, Sunlight, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk scheduled to open in the early part of December. Opening dates for Hesperus and Silverton are still to be determined.

If you aren’t sure where to ski this winter or are looking for something specific, email us at [email protected] and we’ll do what we can to help!

Pouring Profits: Why whiskey as an asset class.

Invest Like the Greats — What do Thomas Jefferson, LeBron James, and the British royal family have in common? They all invested in wine and whiskey. And with good reason. According to Knight Frank, wine and whiskey have been two of the best-performing alternative assets of the last decade. See how Vinovest makes it easy to invest like the ultra wealthy today!

Colorado Yuletide has arrived

Christmas is getting started early in Delta at the Egyptian Theater with a screening of the Will Ferrel classic “Elf” tonight at 7pm. Looking ahead, they will be showing a series of classics, both Christmas and otherwise, with “Jurassic Park,” “Back to the Future,” “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation,” and the ultimate Christ movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” 

(We suggested they add Die Hard to the list but it’s Christmas designation is still under debate)

We recently launched a West of 105 online store where we will be adding new things every week, but primarily T-shirts with a few calendars and some other bits and pieces. The majority of things in the store will be our own unique designs, but we are partnering with a few people from around the state to offer various products. One of our first partnerships is with landscape photographer Julien Kibler. His calendar of amazing images of Colorado is available now. Click here to see and order it. We also have a really fun calendar of “Angry Animals of Colorado,” which you can see here.  

Tis the season for tree lighting ceremonies, and this Sunday there is one in Grand Junction. Santa will do the honors from the top of the Wells Fargo building. Santa will then be available for kids. The ceremony starts at 5pm.

Grand Lake's signature Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place on November 24th in the downtown square. There will be music, sweet treats, fire pits, cocoa, and Santa. The event begins at 6pm, and the lights go on at 7pm.

Planning a little winter getaway? Check out our “Six Splendid Boutique Hotels in Colorado” for some suggestions. If you’re looking for something a little more rustic chic check out some of our favorite dude ranches.  

Finally, a little look ahead so you can plan accordingly! 

The Xfinity Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup 2023 takes place at Beaver Creek between Dec. 1-3. All races are free to spectators.