The Network

Welcome to ACRA

Linda Nichols, manager of the Mountain House Lodge welcomes Ray Pigg of Neenan Construction to the ACRA networking event.

Wheels Up

Private jets and beautiful women----sounds good.. Monica Babcock and Kerri Brooks representing JET CHOICE @ ACRA's Fall meet-up. The ACRA event was well attended by many local business people.

Take two.

CUT!!!. ACRA's man with the mike, Erik Klanderud flubbed his lines to the dismay of Geoff Stump of Grassroots TV. Erik eventually laid down the perfect take.

The Power of PR.

Jeanette Darnauer and Allison Miller from Aspen's powerhouse PR firm, Darnauer Group. They related to the public at Acra's Networking Session.

Network Associates

The ACRA networking event attracted a huge crowd to The Mountain House Lodge. Lindsey Dollahon from Sky Hotel and Emily Cote from Meritage Development enjoyed the session.

Connections

Real Estate power player Charley Podolak from BJ Adams and Co. networks with ACRA Board Member, Helen Klanderud.

Go Green

Heather Morrow from Morrow Chocolate of Aspen and Noelle Pachao from Go Green Rentals prove that going green looks good. Heather , from a "candy family" crafts delicious organic chocolate treats, while Noelle's company rents electric cars. T.I.A. --this is Aspen.

Network fun

Steve and Terry Donahoe from Aspen/Snowmass Rentals by Owner were greeted by ACRA's sales manager, Joanna Eisler. Networking with ACRA proves to be a great way to develop business leads and contacts, and its fun, too.

ACRA connects.

Ryan Margo (Centennial Apartments), Hilarie Aitken (Flex-Plan), Todd Shaver (financial wiz) and Mark Goodman (Mark Richards) all had a blast at ACRA's Fall Networking event.

Walk of Fame

You've probably seen TV personality Alina King (left) on the RSN Network (channel 19). She's well known for her work in front of the camera, but, Alina is a TV producer too. Her bud, Julie Hardman is ACRA's events manager who helped coordinate the Fall Networking meeting.

Security

Aspen's leading Security Services provider, Specialized Protective Services was represented @ ACRA's soiree by Patrice Conyers and David E. Meeker. Everyone felt safe.

Lita and her Girlz

Lita Warner Heller (center)is a key benefactor of AspenFilm. She was honored at a special screening of The Brothers Warner which documents her family's history. The compelling movie was directed, produced and written by Lita's niece Cass Warner (second from right), and received a great ovation at AspenFilm . Many of Lita's friends traveled far and wide to attend the festivities. Shown here with Lita and Cass are Joyce, Ann and Nancy.

Action

Cass Warner, grand-daughter of the great Harry Warner shared her insights with the SRO crowd at AspenFilm's screening of The Brothers Warner. Learn more about Cass' labor of love at WarnerSisters.com Laura Thielen, exec. director of AspenFilm moderates.

Art 101

Matthew Thompson, Associate Curator at The Aspen Art Museum leads a group discussion during AAM's , ART 101 series. Art 101 attempts to make Art more accessible for everyone. Look for more Art 101 sessions this Winter.

Sweater Season

Lisa Anne Auerbach created a series of sweaters emblazoned with political slogans from America's past Presidential elections. The historically significant sweaters are displayed at the Aspen Art Museum and various retailers around Aspen. She's wearing her own creation in this pic. Fashion photog. Karl Wolfgang shot a series of photos to document Lisa Anne's collection of wearable art.

Newsworthy

Fox News correspondent Phil Keating took time off from TV News to spend a weekend in Aspen. Shana Tyler made sure he felt right at home in A-Town.

Ring it up

Ashley Gidley was elated to bling-out a gargantuan "promise ring" she received from David Johnston. Off the record---it's a C.Z.

Late Night

Johnny Aspen, Lisa Blake and Frank McDonald were still going strong at closing time.

Dynamic Duo

Two of Aspen's top ladies, Lisa Sher and Brook Lauren making the lens melt.

Mogul meeting

TV star Dr. Patricia Hill and local artist Barnaby Jones were spotted a local art retailer's wine and cheese event. The guys from Random Street went HUGE--bringing in eats from City Market. Impressive!!

Aspen Club Girlz

The Aspen Club Girlz always make a splash when they hit the town. Kristen, Alaina, Nicole and Kim warming up at happy hour.

Spin to Win

Magdalena, Marcin and Amy were excited for their first glamor shot on AspenSpin. They easily out-shone the Art at a recent wine and cheese session.

Good Times

Art consultant Lisa Sher holds on tight to her pal Mark "the Professor" Hess, a Buckaroo legend at the wine and cheese mixer hosted by a random gallery.

Model anyone?

Good thing their agents weren't around, or we never could have gotten this "lifestyle shot" of models, Brooke Lauren and Shaz.

Color Tour

Visiting foxes Jessica Towns from Balt. and Ann S. from Atlanta jetted into Aspen to see the Fall colors. Our prediction---they'll be back soon.