The Scouted Calendar / January 2020

The first month of the new year always feels filled with promise, with resolutions fresh in our minds and longer days ahead. January 2020 also happens to offer a number of reasons to leave the cozy confines of our homes and get out into our communities, including a few especially exciting events and exhibits happening in our scouted cities. From a long-running celebration of winter in Aspen, Colorado, to a one-of-a-kind wine festival in Naples, Florida, here’s what we’re looking forward to next month.

Aspen, Colorado

From January 9 to 12, Aspen’s annual “toast to winter,” Wintersköl, comes to town. This yearly ritual, which dates back to 1951, is a four-day celebration featuring on-mountain activities, a snow sculpture competition, a history tour, a family-friendly WinterFest, fireworks over Aspen Mountain, and much more. {Find local recommendations for what to do and see in Aspen here.}

Palm Beach, Florida

Running until the end of February, Foreverglades, which is presented by the Downtown West Palm Beach Arts and Entertainment district, is a unique public arts installation from award-winning artist Sofia Valiente. This remarkable photography exhibit focused on life in The Glades is housed in a replica of a 1920s steamboat docked in the Stub Canal Turning Basin in Howard Park, and meanders along a park path, immersing visitors in the history of long-ago Florida. {Find local recommendations for what to do and see in Palm Beach here.}

Nashville, Tennessee

Now in its 30th year, the Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville will take place from January 31-February 2, bringing premier antiques dealers, stunning garden installations, and the top names in design to the Music City Center for lectures (including the Keynote Lecture on Ballyfin, co-sponsored by The Scout Guide), special events, and more. Benefitting Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, this is a can’t-miss event for the design-minded set. {Find local recommendations for what to do and see in Nashville here.}

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

On Tuesday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m., renowned free climber Lynn Hill will share her remarkable story at The Center Theater. During Climbing Free, Hill, who rose to the top of a once-male-dominated sport, will discuss her famous free ascent of the Nose at El Capitan, as well as other tales from her 43-year-long rock climbing career. {Find local recommendations for what to do and see in Jackson Hole here.}

Boise, Idaho

From January 18 to August 2, Ann Gardner: The Shape of Air will be on view at The Boise Art Museum. In the exhibit, Gardner interprets the physical world through sculpture, specifically blown-glass vessels that are inspired by the relationship between air and water. The beautiful and dynamic installation is a must-see. {Find local recommendations for what to do and see in Boise here.}

Naples, Florida

Visiting Naples in January is always a good idea, and January 24 to 26 is a particularly perfect time to go, thanks to the Naples Winter Wine Festival. Benefiting the Naples Children & Education Foundation, the festival brings together notable chefs and sommeliers from across the country, in addition to one-of-a-kind tasting experiences and prize packages. {Find local recommendations for what to do and see in Naples here.}

Columbus, Ohio

The Columbus Museum of Art’s annual Wonderball returns on January 25. With proceeds supporting the vibrant local arts community, this black-and-white ball that celebrates the unique, creative spirit of Columbus is a highlight on the social calendar. {Find local recommendations for what to do and see in Columbus here.}

San Antonio, Texas

At the end of the month, Mary Cassatt’s Women, an exhibit at The McNay in San Antonio, Texas, will be closing, and this is a show that should not be missed. Focusing on Cassatt’s works depicting ordinary moments from the daily lives of upper-middle class women, the exhibit includes her Impressionist masterpiece, The Cup of Tea, which is on loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. {Find local recommendations for what to do and see in San Antonio here.}