Holiday 2009
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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 12:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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02/15/10Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Will Perform a Free Concert at Checkpoint Charlie in Vail, Colo. on Fri., Feb. 19, 2010
Vail Mountain in partnership with Highline Sports & Entertainment announced today that eclectic funk band Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe will perform a free, outdoor concert on Fri., Feb. 19 as a part of Vail Mountain’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, CarniVail. Known as the kings of the unstoppable dancing show, the Tiny Universe will take center stage at Checkpoint Charlie in Vail Village starting at 7 p.m. Posted at 01:05 PM | 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 03:31 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 12:00 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 10:43 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 12:00 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 12:00 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 02:44 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 12:00 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 12:00 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 03:46 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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12/07/09VAIL SNOW DAZE 2009 IS HERE: DEC. 7-13, 2009
VAIL, Colo., -Dec. 5, 2009- Vail Snow Daze, the country’s largest early-season mountain bash, is scheduled for Dec. 7-13, 2009. Now in its fourth year, the week-long festival celebrates the start to the winter ski and snowboard season in Vail and offers a super-charged mix of contests, parties, giveaways, on-mountain events and four free concerts. This year’s renowned performing musical groups include Barenaked Ladies, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Yukon Kornelius and Eve 6. Posted at 12:00 AM | 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 04:14 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 10:57 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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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 09:37 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 12:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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11/10/09Gear Up for the Triumph Winterfest Ice Sculpture
Event: Triumph Winterfest Posted at 12:40 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 12:00 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 12:00 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 01:10 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 12:00 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 10:19 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 12:12 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 03:11 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 12:00 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 12:00 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 12:00 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 12:00 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 03:21 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 03:20 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 05:26 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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08/14/09Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival Returns August 20-22, 2009
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