FAMILY STONE SUMMER BENEFIT
For the second year, we returned to the Belly Up Aspen
for another amazing Summer Benefit with a performance by
members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees,
The Family Stone. Prior to the performance, we offered
guests the option to join us at Casa Tua for drinks and
dinner, before to moving over to the Belly Up for dessert,
drinks, and lots of dancing. The Family Stone, featuring
origi nal members of Sly and the Family Stone, put on a
sizzling show. The dance floor was packed and things heated
up quickly. It was an exceptional performance and evening of
fundraising attendees will not soon forget.
SUMMER NATIONAL COUNCIL PARTY
Once again, the JAS National Council took over the JAS Café
upstairs at the Aspen Art Museum for the Summer Party,
held on August 11. The evening was graciously hosted by
Harry & Kathryn Fleck Peisach. To Kathryn’s surprise, she
was honored that evening for her dedication and loyalty to
the organization. It was a special moment for all. Julia and
Allen Domingos, of Epicure Catering, once again out did
themselves with a fantastic dinner spread that included
organic salmon and herb crusted beef tenderloin, along with
delicious accompaniments. Once dinner concluded, the
sizzling 11-piece Cuban band, ¡Cubanismo!, took the stage
and heated up the rooftop terrace. It was a beautiful night
celebrating our amazing National Council members.
LABOR DAY KICKOFF PARTY
The Labor Day Experience Kick-Off Party, hosted by
Compass Real Estate and Patrón Tequila, took place the
Thursday prior to the Festival on the rooftop of the Aspen Art
Museum. Donors, sponsors and friends of JAS were treated
to hors d’oeuvres, delicious Patrón cocktails, music and
more. By the end of the evening everyone was on their feet
showing off their best dance moves!
NYC NATIONAL COUNCIL TRIP
This year, JAS staff and National Council members hit the
big city in a whirlwind tour of some of New York’s hottest
jazz clubs, restaurants, and museums. The trip, curated by
JAS President, Jim Horowitz, gave attendees an inside look
at many of the places that helped inspire the JAS Café. It
was also an opportunity to see from Jim how he goes about
scouting many of the amazing acts that have appeared
on the JAS Café stages in Aspen. It was a wonderful
gathering of JAS friends, old and new, on what turned out
to be an unseasonably warm and beautiful Fall weekend!
Trip highlights included: a kickoff party at JAS sponsor,
D’Angelico Guitars Showroom; and a Jazz at Lincoln Center
Tour, conducted by the Director of Operations, which gave us
a behind the scenes look at the state of the art architecture
and infrastructure of the incredible facilities. All were left in
awe! We also enjoyed performances at the legendary
B.B. King Blues Club and Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, as well as
several dinners at world-renowned restaurants throughout
NYC. A Sunday Gospel Brunch closed the weekend at the
legendary Red Rooster of Harlem. It was an incredible trip,
and we look forward to hosting more in the future.
D’ANGELICO WINTER KICKOFF PARTY
JAS kicked off the Winter Season on December 21st at the
newly opened D’Angelico Guitars Showroom in downtown
Aspen. A 2017 sponsor of JAS, the opening of the
D’Angelico pop-up store has given the thriving partnership
a local home base. The showroom is a gorgeous space
showcasing the stunning D’Angelico guitars and accessories.
The event featured live music from JAS students and
instructors, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres. The showroom
was full of guitar enthusiasts and music lovers that were
excited to experience the new space and engage with the
friendly staff. After the party, guests were invited to head
over to the JAS Café for our first show of the winter season,
featuring Niki Harris & the James Horwitz Trio.
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