"Americana at its best" was once again on display at Dennis Basso Freestyle 2009, in support of the Aspen Art Museum. The finest fashions were featured on the runaway (including items from Dennis Basso's latest Bryant Park showing) and auctioneer Simon de Pury was in full force, while notable attendees including Dennis Scholl and Tom Ford International's Domenico De Sole shared their thoughts on the luxury market in the new economy with Plum TV.
January 5, 2010
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Dennis Basso, fashion designer & founder of the Dennis Basso Freestyle, joins Ramona Bruland on Top Of The Mountain to talk about the history of the event and what we can expect from the Dennis Basso Freestyle 2009. Glamor, glitz, beautiful people and beautiful fashion for sure, but this year's Freestyle will also feature a one-of-a-kind fur coat designed by Dennis Basso and available for one lucky auction winner. Dennis gives us a sneak peak at this truly unique creation.
January 4, 2010
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Simon de Pury, Chairman of Phillips de Pury & Company and Chief Auctionerr of the Basso Freestyle 2009, joins Oliver Sharpe on Top Of The Mountain to discuss this year's Freestyle, which benefits the Aspen Art Museum. Simon covers some of the items up for bid in this year's auction (including lunch with Tom Ford) as well as the techniques required of an auctioneer & the importance of planning items in an auction (think theater production!). Simon also lets us know what to expect from Phillips de Pury in 2010.
January 4, 2010
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Actress Paula Patton, who plays school teacher Ms. Rain in the multi-nominated film Precious, spoke with Plum TV at the 2009 Aspen Film Academy Screenings about how she prepared for the difficult role, the attention the film is receiving, and her hopes for the future.
January 4, 2010
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Aspen Film's Laura Thielen joins Oliver Sharpe on Top Of The Mountain to discuss Aspen Film's Academy Screenings, as well potential Oscar contenders including The Last Station, Crazy Heart, Precious, A Single Man and Helen Mirren, Jeff Bridges & Colin Firth.
December 22, 2009
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Six time Grammy winner Amy Grant and Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Vince Gill, host a charity golf classic in Aspen each year. The event raises money for the local charity, Challenge Aspen. Vince and Amy share their experiences with helping wounded veteran soldiers live their life to the fullest. This year's special guest was none other than 2009 U.S. Senior Open Championship winner, Fred Funk.
August 23, 2009
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Renown artist Peter Max caught up with Plum hosts Oliver Sharpe and Harmonie Krieger to talk about his appearance in Aspen, the 40 year anniversary of his Woodstock stage work, and how excited he is to meet/paint President Obama.
August 20, 2009
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Executive Director for Aspen Film, Laura Thielen, joined Plum to talk about their last documentary in the Summer Film Series, Herb and Dorothy, and the upcoming Aspen Filmfest in September.
August 14, 2009
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Lynn Goldsmith gives Plum a tour of her rock photography at her gallery in Basalt and tells behind the scenes stories of Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and Frank Zappa.
August 4, 2009
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Helen Klanderud, former Aspen Mayor & current Aspen Ambassador, joins with Oliver Sharpe & Ann Korologos to discuss a few of her 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival highlights including talks by Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Bernardine Dohrn & Marian Wright Edelman. Helen shares that the biggest idea she took away from the Festival is that we need to be "achieving more for our children."
July 9, 2009
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What do some of the finest minds from around the world have to say about the "real" issues affecting Americans? Plum correspondent Bob Oshack took to the campus of The Aspen Institute to find out Ideas Fest guests' opinions of the Pop Culture War. A few of the featured fine minds include Bob Schieffer of CBS News, journalist Raymond Learsy, former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
July 9, 2009
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Lewis Black, author, actor, playwright, Daily Show correspondent & comedic curmudgeon, joins Oliver Sharpe & Ann Korologos at the 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival to share a few big ideas. Lewis discusses a few of the panels he is participating including the comedy/journalism event, The News Has No Clothes, as well as his latest book Me Of Little Faith (his take on religion). Lewis also shares what he believes to be the most important topic facing America: Education & the lack of quality education. He speaks about the importance of honoring the Social Contract and laments the declining status of the profession of teaching. Black also offers another big idea...finding some way to pump more oxygen into Aspen.
July 9, 2009
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Christopher Hyzy, Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer for U.S. Trust, joins Oliver Sharpe to discuss the state of the economy & the panel on the economy he participated in at the 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival. Christopher shared his belief that the recession has ended & we are now entering a lengthy recovery phase ("The Sweet Spot").
July 6, 2009
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The very funny Larry Wilmore, actor, author & correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, joins Oliver Sharpe and Mary Mazzio for a wide-ranging interview about his Aspen Ideas Festival experience and much more. Larry participated in a festival panel on humor & race as well as the comedy/journalism event, "The News Has No Clothes" featuring comedians D.L. Hughley, Lewis Black & former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino. Larry also discussed his latest book, I'd Rather We Got Casinos & Other Black Thoughts, and his new CBS show with Jenna Elfman, and shared some stories about his children as well as his thoughts on cougars. As always, Larry Wilmore was incredibly entertaining.
July 6, 2009
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Kurt Anderson, writer, editor, broadcaster & co-creator of Studio 360, sits down with Oliver Sharpe & Eric Motley to discuss his 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival plans. Kurt will be shooting a live taping of Studio 360 with musical guest They MIght Be Giants as well as emceeing a comedy event featuring Lewis Black & Larry Wilmore. Kurt also discussed the future of media (he's hopeful!) and his latest book Reset, about America's opportunity for renewal, post-financial collapse.
July 1, 2009
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Mary Mazzio, Filmmaker & Head of 50 Eggs Films, sat down with Oliver Sharpe to discuss her new film TEN 9 EIGHT, which makes its premiere at the 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival. The film chronicles the experiences of inner city youths, from around the country, as they prepare for and compete in a nationwide business competition, and goes to show that when given a little opportunity, people, no matter how disadvantaged, can achieve great things.
July 1, 2009
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Charlie Firestone, Executive Director of Communication Programs & Society at The Aspen Institute, joins Oliver Sharpe & Eric Motley to discuss the programs he is focusing on during the 2009 Ideas Fest, including the Media Crack Up and Future of Beat & Enterprise Journalism as well as discuss the role Twitter played during the recent upheaval in Iran.
July 1, 2009
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Lynda Resnick, marketing genius & Chair of the Aspen Institute's Development Committee, joins Oliver Sharpe & Eric Motley to share her 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival experience. Lynda discusses her panel on the New Media landscape & thriving online as well as her latest book, Rubies in the Orchard, a guide for small business on surviving in difficult economic times. Lynda also gives a sneak peek at what she has in store for the future.
July 1, 2009
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Marc Seal, Aspen local & Contributing Editor to Vanity Fair, joins Oliver Sharpe & Ken Adelman to discuss his latest novel Wildflower, documenting the life & controversial death of world-famous wildlife filmmaker & conservationist Joan Root.
July 1, 2009
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Walter Isaacson, President & CEO of The Aspen Institute, joins Oliver Sharpe & Ken Adelman to discuss The Aspen Ideas Festival and how the beauty of Aspen allows some of the world's great minds to have unique discussions with significant real world impact. Walter describes why the 2009 Ideas Fest is different from previous years festivals and discusses his highly-anticipated talk with former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan, coming up later in the week.
July 1, 2009
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Kitty Boone, Director of the Aspen Ideas Festival & VP of Public Programs, sits down with Oliver Sharpe & Ken Adelman to discuss the many fantastic events at this year's Fest including the celebration of Charles Darwin and discussions on his life & legacy. Kitty explains how the public can obtain tickets and shares advice on attending sold out events.
July 1, 2009
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Carol Adelman, President of Movers & Shakespeares, discusses their 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival event: a performance featuring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Justice Stephen Breyer, former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff and blogger extraordinaire Andrew Sullivan.
July 1, 2009
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Dana Gioia, Director of the Harman-Eisner Program in the Arts at the Aspen Institute, discusses the challenges facing the arts & artists in a recession and the future of live theater as well as the panels he's looking forward to at the 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival.
July 1, 2009
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Ming Tsai discusses his love for Aspen & well as his relationships with the other world-class culinary masters at the Food & Wine Classic during the Bombay Sapphire party at the Skyybar/ 39 Degrees Lounge.
June 21, 2009
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Sissy Biggers catches up with Jack Bittner of Cliff Lede Vineyards (Napa Valley) at the Grand Tastings at the 2009 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado
June 21, 2009
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