Summer/Fall 2010
10/25/11YUKON KORNELIUS, JAKOB DYLAN AND HIS BAND, GUSTER AND THE POLISH AMBASSADOR TO HEADLINE VAIL SNOW DAZE 2011 MUSICAL LINEUP
VAIL, Colo.— Oct. 25, 2011 — Vail Mountain and its event production partner Highline Sports & Entertainment announced today the lineup for Vail Snow Daze 2011, the resort’s annual festival to kick off the winter season. The lineup will include free, headline concerts from Yukon Kornelius, Jakob Dylan and his band, Guster and The Polish Ambassador. Vail Snow Daze takes place Dec. 5-11, 2011. “We’re pleased to bring another world-class lineup to Vail for Snow Daze,” said Adam Sutner, director of sales and marketing for Vail Mountain. “At Vail, we’ve made a commitment to providing first-rate entertainment that’s equal to our mountain experience - this year will be no different. We’re... Posted at 04:11 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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11/26/10Fresh start on Vail Mountain
VAIL, Colorado — Vail's start to the 2010-11 ski season was almost surreal — every skier and snowboarder at the mountain seemed to be smiling because of the deep snow Mother Nature so kindly provided to Vail Mountain this last week. The snow was the talk of the hill Friday at Vail. There was just so much of it that people were having a hard time believing it was an opening day in November, and not a spring-time powder day. “Usually I don't want to fight the crowds (on opening day), but it's worth it today,” said Debbie Tyler, a snowboarder. Vail Mountain announced Wednesday that it was doubling its opening day terrain from what was previously announced earlier in the week. Even resort... Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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10/25/10Snow blankets Vail
VAIL, Colorado — Vail got its first blast of snow Monday, inspiring many local skiers and snowboarders to check out Arapahoe Basin's opening day. Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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10/01/10Greek food fast in Minturn
MINTURN, Colorado — The only thing better than eating Greek food is Greek food that comes to you quickly. In Greek time, quick is any expanse of time less than it took to build the Acropolis. But Stephen Porter doesn't function on Greek time, he functions on entrepreneur time. So when you go to Nicky's Quickie in Minturn you get great Greek food faster than you can say “This is the best idea since they put the pocket in pita.” Nicky's Quickie has been open less than two weeks, and, so far so good. “You can eat our food with confidence. It's hearty, healthy and it tastes... Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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08/11/10Vail Restaurant Month has more than 70 events
Vail Restaurant Month, set for Sept. 20 — Oct. 17, will present four themed weeks with more than 70 events. Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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07/23/10Vail Valley Business Forum and Expo slated for July 29
Join the Vail Valley Partnership at our fourth annual Vail Valley Business Forum at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek July 29. The event also includes a Business Expo that allows local businesses to network and display their products and services to attendees. Posted at 05:45 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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07/08/10Weekend Suggestions
Summer is well under way in the Vail Valley.Last weekend featured phenomenal fireworks on Saturday night over Harry A. Nottingham Park & Lake in Avon. |
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05/14/10Whooops, She did it again
As the flour dust is settling from Kelly Liken’s great effort in Kitchen Stadium on Iron Chef America, the story breaks, she will compete against 16 other chefs’ on Bravo! Starting in mid-June for the Next Top Chef, Washington D.C.I thought that her disappearance in mid April and month long seclusion was to insure that she didn’t spill the beans about last Sunday’s outcome. Not...
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05/10/10Iron Chef Kelly Liken
Last night as I watched Kelly Liken on Iron Chef America I recalled very vividly the first time that I met...
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05/07/10Valle Nevado, South America's premier ski resort, offering early-bird promotion: Buy 5 nights and receive 2 nights free!!
First snow has fallen -- 4 Inches on May 6 Valle Nevado, Chile, is offering North American skiers and snowboarders an Early-Bird Deal: Buy 5 Nights, Receive 2 Nights Free when booking before May 16, 2010. All-inclusive package rates include lodging, breakfast and dinner, lift tickets, access to Valle Nevado's fitness center and outdoor heated pool, après-ski, kid's activities and day care, and nightly entertainment. Prices, per person, start at $875 for the 3-star Hotel Tres Puntas, $995 for the 4-star Puerta del Sol, and $1,220 for 5-star Hotel Valle Nevado. The season runs from June 11 to Oct. 3. Valle Nevado received its first snowfall on May 6 -- a good... Posted at 12:28 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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03/12/10Vail's Vonn wins 3rd straight World Cup
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Standing atop the mountain, Lindsey Vonn already was the best skier in the world for the third year in a row. She didn't even have to make her last run, but she raced anyway and won Friday's super-G to become the most accomplished skier the United States has ever had. Vonn won her third straight overall World Cup title when her rival and friend Maria Riesch was bumped out of the top two in the race earlier in the day. Vonn then bumped everyone else down another spot, winning the 33rd World Cup race of her career to put the cherry on top of what was already a wildly successful day. "I gave it all I had. I have nothing more," Vonn said. "I am the most successful American... Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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02/23/10Epicurean Gallery Stroll & Auction to Benefit Bright Future FoundationThe Connoisseur’s Trail, a must-see for any art, jewelry and epicurean aficionado, presents its fourth edition March 5 in Vail Village. Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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01/28/10Winter has arrived at JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa!
This January and February, you are invited to glide into Arctic Pass, Southern Arizona’s only outdoor ice-skating rink, for some winter fun …in the desert. Posted at 04:31 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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01/19/10Prevention on the Slopes premieres in Beaver Creek, Colorado Saturday, 1/23 & Sunday, 1/24
New York, NY (January 19, 2010) – Mary Murcko, SVP/Publisher of Prevention announced today the premium sponsors of Prevention on the Slopes—the magazine’s first-ever branded, weekend-long consumer event which will take place Saturday, January 23 - Sunday, January 24 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. On the Slopes and its premier sponsors-- Post Foods, Vicks, Lubriderm & TheGreenNut.org —will kick off Prevention’s multi-platform 2010 branded event series followed by Prevention on the Run (February 2010), Breakthroughs (June 2010) & Take Charge Tour (October 2010). Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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01/12/10Third Annual Triumph Winterfest Ice Sculpture set for Friday
Installation of the Third Annual Triumph Winterfest illuminated ice sculpture exhibition is underway this week and will include an official lighting ceremony from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Friday (Jan. 15). Please join the Town of Vail, Art in Public Places and Triumph Development for the illumination of “are you listening…” along the Gore Creek Promenade to meet the artists, view the exhibition and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate provided by Blu’s Restaurant. Many shops and restaurants along the Gore Creek Promenade will have specials celebrating the official lighting of “are you listening…” Posted at 11:43 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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01/11/10Beaver Creek & New York City bring new performances to the VPAC
You don't have to wake up in the city that never sleeps to get a real taste of New York. The best in New York City performing arts are coming to Beaver Creek this month as the Vilar Center presents a series of shows from the Big Apple. The diverse shows are rounded out by dinner specials in Beaver Creek Village The series kicks off on Thursday 14 with the Grammy-winning big band ensemble the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. The group was formed in 1966 to perform three nights at the famed East Village nightclub of the same name. More than four decades later, they still serve as the house band at the Village Vanguard club, performing every Monday night to sold out crowds. The series... Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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12/30/09Vail Public Safety Measures return for New Years Eve
(Vail)—New Year's Eve in Vail will include two public safety components, plus adjustments in bus service, as part of an overall campaign to create a safe and fun atmosphere for residents and guests. The public safety measures include a townwide curfew which will be enacted from 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 5 a.m. Jan. 1 for those 17 and under unless accompanied by a parent or guardian or returning from work or an event. During the same six-and-a-half-hour curfew period, a special event district will be established in the heart of Vail's pedestrian village. The district will be accessible to anyone 21 or older, or accompanied by a parent or guardian. Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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12/28/09Town of Vail offers Holiday Transportation Tips
(Vail)—With peak season parking restrictions in place through Jan. 3, the Town of Vail offers the following tips and reminders when it comes to getting to your Vail destination: Leave your car at home and ride the bus. Vail has added 2 additional outlying morning buses and 3 additional outlying evening buses to supplement the scheduled routes. ECO regional transit is running its winter schedule as well. Free peak parking along the North Frontage Road across from the West Vail Mall is available daily through Jan. 3. After Jan. 4, it will again be available Friday through Sunday until the next peak period on Jan. 18. Free parking is offered in the Village and LionsHead structures (lower levels) for the first 90 minutes all season long as well as free 30-minute... Posted at 03:44 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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12/15/09Pumphouse, Deschutes & Papago to release in VailNew Beers will be served at the Tenth Anniversary of Big Beers, Belgians and Barleywines Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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12/15/09Larkspur in Vail celebrates 10 yearsVail favorite gives loyal customers an evening to remember Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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12/08/09Bud Light Presents Vail Snow Daze’s First-Ever Snuggie Pub Crawl as a Part of Vail Mountain’s Winter Kick-off Event
Vail, Colo. –Dec. 8, 2009– Vail Snow Daze’s first annual Bud Light Snuggie Pub Crawl will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 9 in Vail Village from 7-10 p.m. Kicking off at 7 p.m., a limited supply of free Snuggies will be distributed to participants at Samana, Whiskey Jack’s and The Tap Room. Other participating bars include The George, The Red Lion, Vendetta’s and The Club. Posted at 04:46 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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12/01/09THIRD ANNUAL TRIUMPH WINTERFEST ICE SCULPTURE EXHIBITION
THIRD ANNUAL TRIUMPH WINTERFEST ICE SCULPTURE EXHIBITION Town of Vail, Art in Public Places – It is with great pleasure that the Town of Vail and Triumph Development bring to the residents and visitors of Vail the Third Annual Triumph Winterfest exhibition opening celebration Jan.15. The exhibition entitled, “are you listening…” is composed of approximately seven ice sculptures along the Gore Creek Promenade in the Vail Village and is free and open to the public. A popular family-friendly event, Triumph Winterfest invites the public to explore the... Posted at 05:14 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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11/21/09The Wailers set to open Vail's free winter Street Beat shows
Thomas Jefferson wrote that “the will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government.” The Vail Valley Foundation wrote that “the will of the people will determine the March 31 Bud Light Street Beat band.” To cast your vote, visit Posted at 11:57 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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11/20/09Open House at the Vail Nordic Center
Vail Valley guests and residents have an opportunity to learn more about the Vail Nordic Center during an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow (11-21) at the Vail Nordic Center, located in the Vail Golf Club. The open house is being hosted by the Vail Recreation District (VRD) and Ski and Snowboard Club Vail (SSCV) as an opportunity to learn details about SSCV and its Nordic program including the annual Nordic Town Series and share ideas and suggestions with the VRD staff about the upcoming Nordic season including trail maintenance and signage. Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a 2009-10 Nordic Center season pass. Light appetizers will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Posted at 10:37 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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11/19/09Ski Season is upon us!
Vail Mountain is scheduled to open for the 2009-10 ski and snowboard season Friday at 9 a.m. Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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11/10/09Gear Up for the Triumph Winterfest Ice Sculpture
Event: Triumph Winterfest Posted at 01:40 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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11/10/09Registration open for Vail's Snow Daze Dummy Demolition Derby
Vail's Dummy Demolition Derby returns to Snow Daze Dec. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Golden Peak base area in Vail. New for 2009, the competition will be held “under the lights” and will offer a full sensory experience for spectators including fireworks, fire spinners, giveaways and live DJs. All guests and spectators are invited to enjoy a bowl of chili while supplies last at the Chili Chowdown from 5 to 6 p.m. Following the on-mountain event, rock band Eve 6 will perform an in-town concert at 7 p.m. as part of the free Bud Light Concert Series. Dummy Demolition Derby is a sport of sorts, where teams of one to three people construct snow-riding dummies attached to a pair of skis or a snowboard and launch the handmade contraptions over a... Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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11/09/09Join the National Alpine Ski Team at the Arrabelle at Vail Square
The World Cup Dreams Foundation is hosting An Evening with the National Alpine Ski Team at the Arrabelle at Vail Square on Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. The event includes auctions, dinner, drinks and the opportunity to spend the evening with members of the ski team, including Erik Fisher, Scott Macartney, Steven Nyman, Marco Sullivan, Keely Kelleher, Jessica Kelley, Chelsea Marshall, Megan McJames, Leanne Smith, Jake Zamansky, Alice McKennis, Laurenne Ross, Travis Ganong and others. The event will include silent and live auctions, featuring signed athlete equipment and memorabilia, one-of-a-kind artwork created specifically for the event, a cocktail party for 20 at the “Sleeper” house in Genesee, and a day of skiing with former... Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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11/04/09Winemaker Dinner with Groom Wines Tonight at Sapphire RestaurantMake it a night to remember as Sapphire hosts a winemaker dinner featuring wines from Groom Cellars paired with a delectable 4 course meal from Executive Chef Peter Millette. Posted at 02:10 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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10/29/09Vail's Commission on Special Events Awards Funding for 2010
If the town of Vail's Commission on Special Events gave every organization and event exactly what it asked for in 2010, the Commission would have come up more than $844,000 short. Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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10/22/09Vail Town Council aiming for better team up with Vail Resorts
VAIL, Colorado — In long, drawn-out election seasons, issues from beneath the surface often emerge and become talkers among candidates. Vail, Colorado's election season officially began earlier this month, giving the nine candidates running for the Town Council's four open seats about one month to campaign, debate and study up on what's important to the town and its residents. The Vail Daily and the Vail Homeowners Association hosted the second candidate forum Wednesday at the Donovan Pavilion with a list of questions that tried to find out the issues behind the issues. What emerged wasn't much different from the candidate forum last week, but larger issues did become more apparent, and election distractions became very... Posted at 11:19 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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10/14/09VCBA Candidates Forum Tonight at Donovan Pavilion in Vail
The Vail Chamber & Business Association is hosting a candidate's forum this Wednesday October 14th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Donovan Pavilion. This November, there will be four seats on the Vail Town Council up for election with nine potential candidates already entered in the race. Moderated by Tony Mauro of KZYR, the candidates will each get a few minutes to introduce themselves and answer some pre-set questions. This is your first chance to get to know the candidates running for Vail's Town Council. The nine candidates are: Posted at 01:12 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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10/08/09Colorado Opens the SeasonReady or not Loveland ski area kicks off opening day. Also, find out what deals to look for this season on Vail Mountain. Posted at 04:11 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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10/05/09Vail Town Manager Stan Zemler Named in Committee
Vail Town Manager Stan Zemler has been named to a 17-person Interim Transit and Rail Advisory Committee which has been formed to advise the Colorado Transportation Commission and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) on how to initially focus its new Division of Transit and Rail. Earlier this year, the Colorado Legislature signed Senate Bill 94, sponsored by state Senator Suzanne Williams-District 28 and Representative Claire Levy-District 13, creating a Division of Transit and Rail within CDOT. The new division has the authority to promote, plan, design, build, finance, operate, maintain and contract for transit services including bus, passenger rail and advanced guideway systems services. Creation of an Interim Transit and Rail Advisory Committee was included in... Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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10/05/09The Vail Town Council Race is on...
The Vail Town Council race is looking more like a race — as of Wednesday, there are twice as many candidates as there are open seats. Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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10/05/09Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Awarded Silver LEED Certification
Bringing sustainability to new heights, Colorado’s Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa is proud to announce it has been awarded Silver Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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09/09/09The Connoisseur’s Trail a Rousing SuccessFriday evening marked The Connoisseur’s Trail third art walk with rave reviews. Posted at 01:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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09/08/09East West Hoedown Chooses 2009 Beneficiaries Round ‘em up and come on down, ya hear?
Vail, CO – East West Partners and its sister companies – Slifer Smith and Frampton Real Estate, Allegria Spa and East West Resorts is proud to announce the 2009 beneficiaries for this year’s East West Hoedown. Colorado Mountain College Hero Scholarship Program and First Descents will be this year’s local groups receiving proceeds from this event. This year’s event will be held on Friday September 11th, 2009 at the Eagle County Fairgrounds located right off of the Eagle exit. The East West Hoedown will include a Silent Auction, dinner, dancing and music by The Laughing Bones along with some other great western themed activities. Come and enjoy the fun while bidding on... Posted at 04:21 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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09/08/09Could this be a new way to hike in the Vail Valley?Head up the mountain with other Vail Valley hikers and enjoy some of the valley's best cuisine on your hike. Posted at 04:20 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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09/02/09September brings Oktoberfest in Vail
Raise your steins and toast to the 2009 Vail Oktoberfest, the weekends of September 11-13 and 18-20th. Emulating one of the largest celebrations in the world, enjoy two full weekends of oom pah parties, bratwurst, Beck's Beers, and traditional dance demonstrations in Lionshead and Vail Village. Here is the schedule for two great weekends of Oktoberfest: Friday, September 11th Saturday, September 12th Sunday, September 13th Friday, September 18th Saturday,... Posted at 06:26 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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08/14/09Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival Returns August 20-22, 2009
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