Aspenskier's blog

Literature Outloud, a story time for adults, continues at the Pitkin County Library today at 3pm. John Keleher will ready from "The Emperor of the Air" and Rett Harper will read from "Little Nightmares, Little Dreams." Both are part of this month's theme of "Voices of Experience." Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, these dramatic readings will enlighten a rainy Sunday afternoon. For information, call 970-429-1900.

The Aspen Cycling Festival continues tomorrow, Sunday May 19, with the Aspen Cycling Criterium. The Criterium race is held in the middle of downtown Aspen, on a .8-mile track with 10 sharp corners and speeds of up to 28 miles per hour. The racers streak around the corners as they lap the course. It's an exciting sight, so come down to watch and cheer on the riders.

More than 100 talented ballet students of the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet School will perform in the annual Spring Recital Saturday night, May 18. The program will be presented at the Aspen District Theater at 6pm. For more information, visit www.aspensantafeballet.com.