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EAGLE - Conventional wisdom dictates that if five treats are good, then six will be even better, especially if they are all free.
Fully subscribing to this theory, the Vail Valley Foundation recently finalized this summer's ShowDown Town free concert series schedule, including an additional show for the 2005 season.
The concerts will run every Thursday evening, starting this Thursday, through July 28, with shows getting under way at 6:30 p.m. in Eagle Town Park. In addition to the free concerts, activities for children are also built into each week's schedule such as face painting, crafts or caricature drawings.
Kicking off the festivities will be the folk rock sounds of Rachel's Playpen, while The Motet will offer up a unique blend of Afro-Cuban funk and jazz for the June 30 free concert.
July's shows will include the Louisiana roots stylings of Bluerunners on July 7, Vail native, J.E. Borgen brings his touted brand of folk rock on July 14 and the Southern soul and funk of the Gamble Brothers Band on July 21. The series will conclude with the bluegrass sounds of Hot Buttered Rum String Band on July 28.
The American National Bank ShowDown Town free concert series is a project of the Vail Valley Foundation. For additional information on ShowDown Town or the foundation, contact 949-1999 or visit www.vvf.org.
Free summer outdoor concert series rocks Beaver Creek Plaza
BEAVER CREEK - Beaver Creek is the place to be on Saturday afternoons this summer as the resort kicks off its new Summer Outdoor Concert Series July 2.
Families and friends can groove to live music performed by regional and national favorites. Concerts are open to the public and admission is free.
Performances run from 4:30-6 p.m. on Saturdays on the outdoor Beaver Creek Plaza, unless otherwise noted.
Country music legends Brooks and Dunn will perform an outdoor concert from 7-8:30 p.m. on the Beaver Creek Lawn on Thursday, July 28. General admission is $60 per person plus $2 box office fee per ticket for this particular concert. Tickets are available by calling the Vilar Center Box Office at 845.TIXS or visiting www.vilarcenter.org.
Nacho Men headline Flight Days' musical guests
Live music will once again be a highlight of the annual Flight Days Festival in Eagle. This year, the entertainment looks as good - and fun - as ever, as Eagle celebrates its 100th birthday.
On Friday, the concerts in the Eagle Town Park kick-off with the Nacho Men at 7:30 p.m. This band does it all. Their shows feature a unique blend of dance music, costume changes, choreography and humor.
The genre is rock-and-roll, but the Nacho Men's repertoire includes music spanning the last five decades. The band also mixes in plenty of crowd interaction resulting in a hilarious show geared for the whole family.
On Saturday, the music continues all day. The band New Shoes will start things off at 1 p.m., and will be followed in the afternoon by the John Pomales Experience and local musician Pat Hamilton.
Festival-goers will be able to dance the night away on Saturday with the performance of T-Minus Five, followed by the country stylings of Bonnie Rose and the Eight-Second Ride.
The weekend of live music will wind up on Sunday morning with gospel music, from 10-11 a.m. That will be followed by the Flight Days talent show, scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Rising Lion Reggae is coming to the Sandbar
WEST VAIL - The Rising Lion Band will be out on its "Conscious music for the people" tour Part II across the U.S. today-July 16. They will be playing at the Sandbar in West Vail July 9.
With a mix of roots and dancehall reggae, R&B, rock, blues and hip-hop in their sound, Rising Lion has developed a reputation for bringing good vibes to every show they play with their conscious lyrics and soul stirring music. R
Rising Lion has been in the studio recording tracks for a third full - length release due out some time in late 2005 early 2006. With songs like, "I am Going," "Push on Natty Dread" and "My Life," this album will be a testament to the experiences and growth of the artist over the past 3 years.
Rising Lion tour information can be found at www.risinglion.com
Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival opens with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra on June 26
VAIL - The 2005 Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival opens with performances by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, June 29. The opening performance is lead by musical director and conductor Christopher Seaman and features Olga Kern on piano as the orchestra performs Glinka, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. Each classical performance differs and is set amidst the Rocky Mountains at the Ford Amphitheater. The festival continues its summer tradition in its 19th year with performances through July and August featuring performances by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. For complete schedule and ticket information, call the festival at (877) 827-5700 or visit the Web site at www.vailmusicfestival.org.
Colorado Mountain Express presents first ever "Graze at Vail" on Saturday
VAIL - Formerly known as Big Wheel Brews 'n' Chili, the first "Graze at Vail" happens Saturday.
Vail's best restaurants bring their kitchens to the streets vying for bragging rights to the area's best appetizers in three categories. After sampling the varieties of edible delights, teams of four will have the chance to compete in The Ski Boot Olympics, challenging participants in four categories: Ski Boot Big Wheel, Bridge Street Shuffle on Skis, Bridge Street Air Guitar and the Bridge Street Dash. Or, adults and children alike will have the chance to participate in "sheep ball," a woolly version of dodge ball taking place during an ongoing tournament throughout the day. This festive day is topped off by the "Running of the Sheep," a charitable fundraiser for five Vail-based charities. Cold micro-brews, sodas and live music and entertainment will provide activities for the whole family. For more information, call 926-4799.
Dance festival offers Performance Plus Pass
VAIL - The airlines have frequent flier programs, retailers have "buy-one-get-one-free" promotions, and now, the Vail International Dance Festival has the "Performance Plus Pass," a new multi-ticket offer for the 2005 season.
Priced at $55, the Performance Plus Pass is a nontransferable punch pass, good for one general admission lawn seat for all five Vail International Dance Festival performances at the Ford Amphitheater.
In addition to the initial savings of $30 on individual general admission tickets priced at $17, the Performance Plus Pass will also allow the holder to upgrade to a reserved seat, if available, one hour prior to the start of the performance for no additional charge. Reserved seats are priced between $55-$85 apiece, depending on the performance. Performance Plus also entitles the holder to a $10 discount on the purchase of a bottle of wine, with a limit of one bottle per show.
"This is a great program, not just from a financial standpoint," Ceil Folz, president of the Vail Valley Foundation, said. "Even if you never get upgraded, if you go to four of the five performances you've saved money. Add to that a discount on wine and the tremendous artists we have assembled for this year's festival, and you have a tremendous return on your investment."
The 2005 Vail International Dance Festival runs from July 30 through Aug. 7, with performances at the Ford Amphitheater and Vilar Center for the Arts in Beaver Creek. Headlining the 2005 festival will be Inaki Urlezaga and Tamara Rojo of the Royal Ballet of London, along with American Ballet Theatre's Paloma Herrera and Marcelo Gomes.
Other festival highlights include the popular International Evenings of Dance, a pair of Different Dimensions evenings, and a complimentary performance by Houston's FLY Dance Company, combining classical music and hip-hop dance.
The new Performance Plus Pass will go on sale June 1 and may be purchased at the Vilar Center/Ford Amphitheater Box Office at 845-TIXS (8497) or 888-920-ARTS (2787). Individual tickets for the 2005 Vail International Dance Festival are currently on sale through the box office or online at www.vvf.org.
Calling all drama queens and kings
BEAVER CREEK - Almost two decades later and hundreds of laughing kids, the Beaver Creek Children's Theatre Company is offering Children's Theatre Workshops.
Open to kids ages 5 to 12, these four-day workshops include instruction in all areas of theatrical production and creative dramatics. Participants explore their imagination, create characters, learn more about theatre, all while building a show from scratch. Not to mention the kids have a lot of fun, organizers said.
On the final day of each workshop, children will star in a live performance open to the public with the adult members of the Beaver Creek Children's Theatre Company on the Beaver Creek plaza.
"We really enjoy introducing children to the fun and creativity of theatre," said Brian Hall, director of the theater company. "It is a lot of fun for us to see their self-confidence grow and to develop friendships with some great kids."
Kids also receive a Beaver Creek Children's Theatre T-shirt and a certificate of achievement with a cast photo.
The dates of the workshops are July 11-14 and July 25-28. Both sessions run from 9 a.m.-noon with a cost of $185 per child. The drop off location is at the Beaver Creek Children's Museum.
For more information, contact Blue Creek Productions at 926-5855.
Red Cliff Studio Tour scheduled for August
RED CLIFF - The 8th annual Red Cliff Studio Tour will be held in the old mining town of Red Cliff Aug. 27-28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Attendees can walk, bike or drive through the town stopping at artists' workshops - most which are also their homes - to view their creations and chat with the artists.
Last year 12 artists participated and over 500 people promenaded through town. This year since Mango's restaurant, famous for its fish tacos, will be under renovation, a local, nonprofit group of citizens will host a lunch at the school house to benefit the local children. For more information, e-mail Barb Bomier at rcstudio@vail.net.
Italian sculptors visit the Vail Valley in July
EDWARDS - Seven master sculptors from Ortisei, Italy, will be carving on the lawn in front of Philinda Gallery in Edwards July 1-4. The gallery will host an artist reception honoring UNIKA, the organization of the seven artists, July 2 from 5-8 p.m.
"Their work is awesome and incredible. They will also be sculpting in Beaver Creek on the promenade," said Linda Waldbaum, co-owner of the gallery.
For more information, contact the gallery at 926-9265 or e-mail at landpw@aol.com.
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Fully subscribing to this theory, the Vail Valley Foundation recently finalized this summer's ShowDown Town free concert series schedule, including an additional show for the 2005 season.
The concerts will run every Thursday evening, starting this Thursday, through July 28, with shows getting under way at 6:30 p.m. in Eagle Town Park. In addition to the free concerts, activities for children are also built into each week's schedule such as face painting, crafts or caricature drawings.
Kicking off the festivities will be the folk rock sounds of Rachel's Playpen, while The Motet will offer up a unique blend of Afro-Cuban funk and jazz for the June 30 free concert.
July's shows will include the Louisiana roots stylings of Bluerunners on July 7, Vail native, J.E. Borgen brings his touted brand of folk rock on July 14 and the Southern soul and funk of the Gamble Brothers Band on July 21. The series will conclude with the bluegrass sounds of Hot Buttered Rum String Band on July 28.
The American National Bank ShowDown Town free concert series is a project of the Vail Valley Foundation. For additional information on ShowDown Town or the foundation, contact 949-1999 or visit www.vvf.org.
Free summer outdoor concert series rocks Beaver Creek Plaza
BEAVER CREEK - Beaver Creek is the place to be on Saturday afternoons this summer as the resort kicks off its new Summer Outdoor Concert Series July 2.
Families and friends can groove to live music performed by regional and national favorites. Concerts are open to the public and admission is free.
Performances run from 4:30-6 p.m. on Saturdays on the outdoor Beaver Creek Plaza, unless otherwise noted.
Country music legends Brooks and Dunn will perform an outdoor concert from 7-8:30 p.m. on the Beaver Creek Lawn on Thursday, July 28. General admission is $60 per person plus $2 box office fee per ticket for this particular concert. Tickets are available by calling the Vilar Center Box Office at 845.TIXS or visiting www.vilarcenter.org.
Nacho Men headline Flight Days' musical guests
Live music will once again be a highlight of the annual Flight Days Festival in Eagle. This year, the entertainment looks as good - and fun - as ever, as Eagle celebrates its 100th birthday.
On Friday, the concerts in the Eagle Town Park kick-off with the Nacho Men at 7:30 p.m. This band does it all. Their shows feature a unique blend of dance music, costume changes, choreography and humor.
The genre is rock-and-roll, but the Nacho Men's repertoire includes music spanning the last five decades. The band also mixes in plenty of crowd interaction resulting in a hilarious show geared for the whole family.
On Saturday, the music continues all day. The band New Shoes will start things off at 1 p.m., and will be followed in the afternoon by the John Pomales Experience and local musician Pat Hamilton.
Festival-goers will be able to dance the night away on Saturday with the performance of T-Minus Five, followed by the country stylings of Bonnie Rose and the Eight-Second Ride.
The weekend of live music will wind up on Sunday morning with gospel music, from 10-11 a.m. That will be followed by the Flight Days talent show, scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Rising Lion Reggae is coming to the Sandbar
WEST VAIL - The Rising Lion Band will be out on its "Conscious music for the people" tour Part II across the U.S. today-July 16. They will be playing at the Sandbar in West Vail July 9.
With a mix of roots and dancehall reggae, R&B, rock, blues and hip-hop in their sound, Rising Lion has developed a reputation for bringing good vibes to every show they play with their conscious lyrics and soul stirring music. R
Rising Lion has been in the studio recording tracks for a third full - length release due out some time in late 2005 early 2006. With songs like, "I am Going," "Push on Natty Dread" and "My Life," this album will be a testament to the experiences and growth of the artist over the past 3 years.
Rising Lion tour information can be found at www.risinglion.com
Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival opens with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra on June 26
VAIL - The 2005 Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival opens with performances by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, June 29. The opening performance is lead by musical director and conductor Christopher Seaman and features Olga Kern on piano as the orchestra performs Glinka, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. Each classical performance differs and is set amidst the Rocky Mountains at the Ford Amphitheater. The festival continues its summer tradition in its 19th year with performances through July and August featuring performances by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. For complete schedule and ticket information, call the festival at (877) 827-5700 or visit the Web site at www.vailmusicfestival.org.
Colorado Mountain Express presents first ever "Graze at Vail" on Saturday
VAIL - Formerly known as Big Wheel Brews 'n' Chili, the first "Graze at Vail" happens Saturday.
Vail's best restaurants bring their kitchens to the streets vying for bragging rights to the area's best appetizers in three categories. After sampling the varieties of edible delights, teams of four will have the chance to compete in The Ski Boot Olympics, challenging participants in four categories: Ski Boot Big Wheel, Bridge Street Shuffle on Skis, Bridge Street Air Guitar and the Bridge Street Dash. Or, adults and children alike will have the chance to participate in "sheep ball," a woolly version of dodge ball taking place during an ongoing tournament throughout the day. This festive day is topped off by the "Running of the Sheep," a charitable fundraiser for five Vail-based charities. Cold micro-brews, sodas and live music and entertainment will provide activities for the whole family. For more information, call 926-4799.
Dance festival offers Performance Plus Pass
VAIL - The airlines have frequent flier programs, retailers have "buy-one-get-one-free" promotions, and now, the Vail International Dance Festival has the "Performance Plus Pass," a new multi-ticket offer for the 2005 season.
Priced at $55, the Performance Plus Pass is a nontransferable punch pass, good for one general admission lawn seat for all five Vail International Dance Festival performances at the Ford Amphitheater.
In addition to the initial savings of $30 on individual general admission tickets priced at $17, the Performance Plus Pass will also allow the holder to upgrade to a reserved seat, if available, one hour prior to the start of the performance for no additional charge. Reserved seats are priced between $55-$85 apiece, depending on the performance. Performance Plus also entitles the holder to a $10 discount on the purchase of a bottle of wine, with a limit of one bottle per show.
"This is a great program, not just from a financial standpoint," Ceil Folz, president of the Vail Valley Foundation, said. "Even if you never get upgraded, if you go to four of the five performances you've saved money. Add to that a discount on wine and the tremendous artists we have assembled for this year's festival, and you have a tremendous return on your investment."
The 2005 Vail International Dance Festival runs from July 30 through Aug. 7, with performances at the Ford Amphitheater and Vilar Center for the Arts in Beaver Creek. Headlining the 2005 festival will be Inaki Urlezaga and Tamara Rojo of the Royal Ballet of London, along with American Ballet Theatre's Paloma Herrera and Marcelo Gomes.
Other festival highlights include the popular International Evenings of Dance, a pair of Different Dimensions evenings, and a complimentary performance by Houston's FLY Dance Company, combining classical music and hip-hop dance.
The new Performance Plus Pass will go on sale June 1 and may be purchased at the Vilar Center/Ford Amphitheater Box Office at 845-TIXS (8497) or 888-920-ARTS (2787). Individual tickets for the 2005 Vail International Dance Festival are currently on sale through the box office or online at www.vvf.org.
Calling all drama queens and kings
BEAVER CREEK - Almost two decades later and hundreds of laughing kids, the Beaver Creek Children's Theatre Company is offering Children's Theatre Workshops.
Open to kids ages 5 to 12, these four-day workshops include instruction in all areas of theatrical production and creative dramatics. Participants explore their imagination, create characters, learn more about theatre, all while building a show from scratch. Not to mention the kids have a lot of fun, organizers said.
On the final day of each workshop, children will star in a live performance open to the public with the adult members of the Beaver Creek Children's Theatre Company on the Beaver Creek plaza.
"We really enjoy introducing children to the fun and creativity of theatre," said Brian Hall, director of the theater company. "It is a lot of fun for us to see their self-confidence grow and to develop friendships with some great kids."
Kids also receive a Beaver Creek Children's Theatre T-shirt and a certificate of achievement with a cast photo.
The dates of the workshops are July 11-14 and July 25-28. Both sessions run from 9 a.m.-noon with a cost of $185 per child. The drop off location is at the Beaver Creek Children's Museum.
For more information, contact Blue Creek Productions at 926-5855.
Red Cliff Studio Tour scheduled for August
RED CLIFF - The 8th annual Red Cliff Studio Tour will be held in the old mining town of Red Cliff Aug. 27-28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Attendees can walk, bike or drive through the town stopping at artists' workshops - most which are also their homes - to view their creations and chat with the artists.
Last year 12 artists participated and over 500 people promenaded through town. This year since Mango's restaurant, famous for its fish tacos, will be under renovation, a local, nonprofit group of citizens will host a lunch at the school house to benefit the local children. For more information, e-mail Barb Bomier at rcstudio@vail.net.
Italian sculptors visit the Vail Valley in July
EDWARDS - Seven master sculptors from Ortisei, Italy, will be carving on the lawn in front of Philinda Gallery in Edwards July 1-4. The gallery will host an artist reception honoring UNIKA, the organization of the seven artists, July 2 from 5-8 p.m.
"Their work is awesome and incredible. They will also be sculpting in Beaver Creek on the promenade," said Linda Waldbaum, co-owner of the gallery.
For more information, contact the gallery at 926-9265 or e-mail at landpw@aol.com.
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