Vail Lifestyle Magazine

LOCAL CHEFS DISH ON FARMERS MARKETS

SUMMER 2014

LIFESTYLE

THE WILD SIDE

DISCOVERING ANIMAL TOTEMS

PLAY TIME

ADVENTURES FOR THE FAMILY

BIG & BOLD

r o l o C l l u F n i r e m m u S ON THE BRIM REFRESHING SEASONAL COCKTAILS

HATS TO BEAT SUMMER’S SUN

BACHELOR GULCH | 76 ELKHORN

6-bedroom | 8-bath | 8070+/- sq.ft. | $7,999,999 Anna Menz | 970.845.2330 | amenz@slifer.net David Adkins | 970.569.2109 | dadkins@slifer.net

CORDILLERA | 525 FOREST TRAIL

5-bedroom | 5.5-bath | 6,822+/- sq.ft. | $3,250,000 Kent Barker | 970.926.6752 | kbarker@slifer.net

LIONSHEAD | LION SQUARE LODGE 211

CORDILLERA | 109 SADDLE RIDGE

2-bedroom | 2-bath | 1,419+/- sq.ft. | $2,100,00 Diana Mathias | 970.479.2009 | dmathias@slifer.net

5-bedroom | 5.5-bath | 4184+/- sq.ft. | $1,395,000 Victoria Frank | 970.477.5726 | vfrank@slifer.net

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Helping People LIVE LOCAL for Over 50 Years

BEAVER CREEK | 442 STRAWBERRY PARK ROAD 2-bedroom | 2.5-bath | 3086+/- sq.ft. | $8,250,000 Dana Correia | 970.845.3848 | dcorreia@slifer.net Tom Vucich | 970.748.5420 | tvucich@slifer.net

BEAVER CREEK IRONWOOD AT BEAVER CREEK 1

4-bedroom | 4-bath | 3,331+/- sq.ft. | $2,499,000 Victoria Frank | 970.477.5726 | vfrank@slifer.net

CORDILLERA | 134 FOREST TRAIL

7-bedroom | 7.5-bath | 8,715+/- sq.ft. | $4,700,000 Matt Iverson | 970.569.2104 | miverson@slifer.net Kathy Iverson | 970.569.2112 | kiverson@slifer.net

BACHELOR GULCH HUMMINGBIRD LODGE B101

3-bedroom | 3.5-bath | 2,215 +/- sq.ft. | $2,150,000 A.K. Schleusner | 970.845.3827 | ak@slifer.net

CORDILLERA | 21 STAG GULCH COURT

5-bedroom | 6-bath | 5,839 per Appraiser+/- sq.ft. | $2,495,000 Jake Roberts | 970.845.3805 | jroberts@slifer.net

ARROWHEAD | 199 WINDERMERE CIRCLE

6-bedroom | 8-bath | 7,571+/-sq.ft. | $5,400,000 Matt Iverson | 970.569.2104 | miverson@slifer.net Kathy Iverson | 970.569.2112 | kiverson@slifer.net

ARROWHEAD | 23 EAGLE RIVER ROAD 5-bedroom | 6-bath | 5,881+/- sq.ft. | $3,795,000 Kathy Iverson 970.569.2112 | kiverson@slifer.net Matt Iverson 970.569.2104 | miverson@slifer.net

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THE POWER OF ANIMAL TOTEMS Before people were running through the hills, animals were calling these mountains home. Native American tribes have long associated particular animals with specific meanings and powers. Known as animal “medicine,” local shamans encourage people to embrace the ancient ways and discover their animal totems and guides.

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HOW DOES THE BETTY FORD ALPINE GARDEN GROW? In the early ‘80s, a local landscape designer had the idea to create a botanical garden in Vail. At 8,200 feet above sea level, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is the world’s highest botanical garden. High-altitude flora and fauna from around the world are showcased in the five garden areas, which are meant for simple enjoyment as well as education.

FRESH 100 MARKET Colorado has cold and snowy winters, but come

By Kimberly Nicoletti

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By Cassandra Pence

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THE HIGH LINE Though its history dates back more than a century, the latest incarnation of the “Leadville Train” snakes through the San Isabel National Forest, high above the Arkansas River Valley. Passengers are treated to alpine vistas and wildlife with a healthy dose of local lore and history.

By Brenda Himelfarb

summertime the farmers markets are rife with local fruits, veggies and cheese. Not just for the home cook, chefs utilize the same markets and cart back corn, kale and more by the box and bushel. Four food professionals offer their favorite recipes capitalizing on the bounty of the season.

By Traci Macnamara

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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CONTRIBUTORS

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NEW + NOTEWORTHY

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PHOTO GALLERY

By Dominique Taylor, Anthony Thornton and Justin McCarty

126 LAST LOOK Illustration by Dawn Beacon

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ADULT BEVERAGES The Rose’s summer cocktail list is inventive and colorful.

By Traci Macnamara

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SLICE OF THE SEASON Colorado peaches shine in freshly made pies.

By Kim Fuller

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BLANKET BASH Picnic in style with recommendations from local chefs.

By Wren Bova

ART 44

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ART IN TH E WILD Vail’s public art collection includes more than 45 pieces.

By Phil Lindeman

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DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? The Philadelphia Orchestra’s sound is unmistakable.

By Brenda Himelfarb

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LET’S SEE THOSE JAZZ HANDS The Vail Jazz Foundation turns 20 and brings a full summer of concerts to Vail.

By Shauna Farnell

WELLNESS 44

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DO THE RIGHT THING A thoughtful list for mountain adventurers from the voice of experience.

By Brenda Himelfarb

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SAVING FACE Local skincare experts weigh in on how to take care of your skin at high elevation.

By Kim Fuller and Wren Bova

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DOMINIQUE TAYLOR

HOME 58

LET IT FLOW Water features add peace and tranquility to a home.

By Kimberly Nicoletti

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LIVING WALLS Vertical arrangements of live plants bring a breath of fresh air to inside spaces.

By Traci Macnamara

ST YLE 66

TOPPED OFF Not just fashion accessories, hats offer protection, too.

By Polina LaConte

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FANCY FREE For the summer season, shoes are bold and beautiful.

By Polina LaConte

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MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE Venture off the beaten path and enjoy disc golf, Western Family Night and more.

By Phil Lindeman

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RIDING ON 75 YEARS The Eagle County Fair and Rodeo is a hometown affair.

By Katie Coakley

EVENTS 108 THE SEEN

Social gallery of party pics.

110 CALENDAR

Where to go. What to do. When to do it.

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Editor’s Letter

VAIL LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE Developed by 10th Mountain Division ski troopers in search of the perfect place to create a ski area, Vail is the biggest ski mountain in the United States.

Images of fresh tracks and corduroy groomers are synonymous with this expansive mountain.

Around the world, people think Vail is a winter resort. And it’s just fine for them to think that, though we know different.

Three Summer Perks 1

Watching the alpenglow emerge while at a Bravo! concert.

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Sipping bubbly on any patio, anywhere.

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Paddling down the river on an SUP.

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Summer seems to start all at once with the Fourth of July, and it travels full steam ahead from there. With warm days and cool nights, our immediate world is an irresistible playground. Mountain trails wander into the distance; rivers rush into a peaceful spot. Whether we head out on two feet, two wheels, with a paddle or a bag of clubs, we agree on one thing: It’s fun here.

But it’s not all about sporting activities. The Ford Amphitheater hosts three world-class orchestras, countless contemporary music groups and dancers from around the globe. Picnicking on the amphitheater’s lawn is one of summer’s great pleasures. So, too, is shopping at the abundant farmers markets, lingering over cocktails and browsing through the many boutiques in town. Life is very, very good.

Welcome to the Vail lifestyle.

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Shauna Farnell loves music and the mountains in equal measure. Though technically residing in New York City for the next year, she makes as many trips as possible back to her home state of Colorado, skiing, biking and sucking in ravenous mouthfuls of fresh mountain air.

Anthony Thornton is a photographer, one who often looks to find the beauty in the seemingly mundane.

But since moving to Vail, he often finds the challenge to see the mundane in the overwhelming beauty. Anthony can be found pondering this paradox near any fireside drinking a fine Belgian ale.

Justin McCarty bought his first camera to capture the pristine snowy peaks he surfed every day.

Since then, he’s traveled wide and far with his camera, chasing photos and following his need for speed. By the time Vail opens for the season, he's usually logged a couple dozen days of backcountry adventures.

Growing up in and traveling throughout Europe, Polina LaConte's taste for fashion was developed in urban environs. Upon moving to Vail in '08, her attraction to the area laid partly in the fact that high fashion was available in an active community so far from the city. It didn't take her long to develop a mental inventory of some of the hottest items in Vail; in this issue she looks at the season’s best shoes and hats.

Illustrator and graphic designer Dawn Beacon has an unmistakable style.

Depending on the project, she might tease out an emotion surrounding a specific event, or develop entire characters — complete with personalities — out of a simple shape. She calls it daydreaming on paper. She enjoys French films, cross-country skiing and biking.

Cover photographer Brent Bingham left behind a successful pre-press business in the Washington, D.C. area when he decided to pursue photography. He is most inspired by the people he meets and the Vail lifestyle.

Favorite activities besides constantly studying ways to improve his photos?

Burning up the roads on his bike all over our state. Favorite quote? To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

Dominique Taylor loves the spontaneity and variety of being a photographer. The former Vail Daily Photo Editor is now a full-time freelancer.

Whether she’s hanging out in a busy kitchen with celebrity chefs or racing the clock to ride seven resorts in one day, she’s most comfortable with a camera around her neck and a croissant in her hand.

Though Katie Coakley won’t be yelling, “Whoo hoo!

Spring Break 2014,” she still loves the thrill of those two little words. The idea of Spring Break evokes the smell of suntan lotion, that first refreshing sip of an afternoon beverage and the bone-deep exhaustion that comes with the best week of your life. She’s grateful that her Spring Break in Colorado has lasted more than 10 years.

Colorado native Kim Fuller has a favorite summer facial — and it isn’t from a spa.

The freelancer and foodie says her pores actually crave Palisade peach juice, running down her happy chin and beneath her summer smile. This time of year, find her market strolling and trail exploring, coffee shop loitering and happy hour loving.

Phil Lindeman is caught in a love affair with words.

Seriously — in the third grade, he took a straightforward prompt ("what do you want for Christmas?") and turned it into a sprawling narrative about wrapping paper, playground rivalries and a one-eyed Minotaur. The Denver native hasn't slowed down since, although he now prefers to write about the equally eclectic playground of the Vail Valley, from art-lined sidewalks to SUP fly fishing on the Eagle River. One thing's for certain: A tryst based on verbs and adjectives is rarely this enjoyable.

Kimberly Nicoletti grew up ice skating competitively and loving snow skiing, which she passionately pursues to this day.

And yet, the dolphin is her totem. She loves the fluid world of all things water, but, in this lifetime, she continues to play with her “water” mostly in the form of ice and snow — and still loves it. Fortunately, the shamans she interviewed for this issue’s “The Power of Animal Totems” story assure her she’s not off-kilter in her path just because she loves swimming with dolphins but lives landlocked, at least 1,000 miles away from them.

In this issue, Traci J. Macnamara shares advice about how to make living walls out of plants. “I chose a wild, hairy moss for my first living wall project because moss has great texture, and it’s easy to keep alive…I hope.” As of this issue’s publication, her moss still lives in a small vertical container on her deck.

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Good Smelling Bug Spray

by Dream Cream Colorado (970.306.9034) makes warding off the mosquitos a pleasure to the nose.

With citrus and lavender notes, the spray is all natural and chemical free. Made in Gypsum by long-time local Cary Hogan, it’s available on her website, dreamcreamcolorado.com.

Located next to the post office in Edwards, Creative Floors (970.855.0250) is the valley’s newest solution for hardwood floors, carpet, reclaimed wood walls and area rugs.

Owner Shannon Elicker has been in the local construction and flooring business since 2008, and just opened her own shop with an emphasis on originality and service.

The Dusty Boot

Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the Vail Automotive Classic (970.376.1299) begins at the Vail Valley Jet Center with the Wheels & Wings Show, continues with an auto auction and finishes up-valley with the Vail Village Car Show.

The festivities include two aerobatic air shows, an interactive display for kids with items from the Air & Space Museum and the Wings Over the Rockies museum, as well as more than 200 cars, 100 motorcycles and 50 World War II planes.

Family-owned and operated, NOMADIC COLLECTION (970.926.3401) is a one-stop shop for all things rug related.

Not simply a retail shop, master rug repairers from Turkey offer rug restoration as well as careful cleaning of antique rugs.

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(Beaver Creek: 970.748.1146, Eagle: 970.328.7002) and The Metropolitan (970.748.3123) Photo by Kristin Anderson have two goals for 2014: to raise $50,000 for The Cycle Effect, and to blow their original goal out of the water. The Cycle Effect’s mission is to enhance the lives of young women — many of them at-risk teens — through mountain biking, mentoring and education. In addition to special fundraising events, the restaurants donate $1 from the sale of each The Cycle Effect burger, as well as $1 per glass of wine from a special wine list.

HOME OUTFITTERS (970.476.1320), in business in the Vail Valley for 26 years, recently moved its design showroom to Chapel Square in Avon, at the base of Beaver Creek Resort. Offering quality home furnishings and accessories, they have an on-site design team.

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In the heart of Vail Village, Claggett/Rey Gallery (970.476.9350) celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The full-service gallery helps collectors for both private and public collections procure original paintings and sculpture by fine American artists, with subject matter ranging from historical Western and wildlife scenes to classic European genre.

Photo by Dominique Taylor

Parce Rum

This summer, — a high-end, strictly aged artisan rum — hits the market. Vail resident Brian Powers and his two brothers fell in love with Colombia, and the aged rum is the result of their passion to share Colombian-style hospitality with others. Look for it at local liquor stores.

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A new stone tribute to former president Gerald Ford and his family, courtesy of Andy Dufford and Chevo Studios, now serves as the focal point for “The Lobby,” the new entry plaza for the Ford Amphitheater (970.476. 5612). A series of symbolic sculptures and interpretive elements, the FORD FAMILY TRIBUTE features an elliptical bench of buff sandstone circling the main mast of the The Lobby’s new canopy roof, serving as the fulcrum for the space. A hand-carved fountain anchors the stairs, while a timeline of stone and copper marks the milestones of the Fords’ contributions to the Vail community.

New chef-driven restaurant BOXCAR (970.470.4121) celebrates elevated pub food in Avon.

Chef-owners Cara Luff and Hunter Chamness have created an inventive modern American menu Photo by Anthony Thornton that includes such delicacies as spiced chicharones, duck fat roasted nuts, chicken noodle soup with parsnip agnolotti and other delicious, inventive options. It’s real food served with warmth and friendliness.

The Vail Summer Bluegrass Series kicks off its inaugural season in July. Located at The Arrabelle at Vail Square, musicians include the Travelin McCourys with Bill Nershi, Drew Emmitt Band, Peter Rowan, Sarah Jarosz and other guests. The concerts are free, though VIP seating is available for a fee.

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Tuesday, July 1 DIAVOLO: ARCHITECTURE IN MOTION

Tuesday, July 8 BRIAN REGAN LIVE COMEDY TOUR

Thursday, July 17 ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION featuring JERRY DOUGLAS

Friday July 25 JOE BONAMASSA

LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND

Saturday, July 26 CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED

Thursday, July 31 TRACE ADKINS

Monday, August 11 $10 per ticket will be donated to the Vail Veterans Program

LISA LAMPANELLI THE QUEEN OF MEAN’S NEW COMEDY SHOW

Saturday, August 16

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Photo Gallery A competitor gets inverted at the GoPro Mountain Games.

Photo by Justin McCarty

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Clockwise from top: The aerobatics show from the Vail Automotive Classic's Wheels & Wings event; Gore Creek Drive is a festive spot for open-air tastings; the Kids' Adventure Race is an annual event for kids ages 6 to 14.

Photo by Justin McCarty

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Photo by Justin McCarty

Clockwise from top: Vail Pass is covered in wildflowers; the Vail Arts Festival brings artists from all over the U.S.; the New York Philharmonic performs at Bravo!

Vail Valley Music Festival; summers are for eating frozen treats; Hot Summer Nights concerts include artists such as Ki-Mani Marley.

Photo by Justin McCarty

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Photo by Anthony Thornton

Photo by Dominique Taylor

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Photo by Dominique Taylor

Clockwise from left: The keg toss at the Man of the Cliff event in Red Cliff; fly fishing with Vail Valley Anglers on the Eagle River; the USA Pro Challenge on Vail Pass.

Photo by Kristin Anderson

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Photo by Anthony Thornton

Clockwise from top: A Rocky Mountain wedding with a 360-degree view; Fourth of July festivities during Vail's celebration; International Evenings of Dance is part of the two-week-long Vail International Dance Festival.

Photo by Justin McCarty

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Bar manager and mixologist Mark Summers shakes up a blackberry fig mojito at The Rose in Edwards.

ADULT BEVERAGES

THE ROSE’S REFRESHING SUMMER COCKTAILS ARE COLORFUL AND INVENTIVE When it’s hot outside, a cool cocktail après-anything will defuse the stress that’s built up throughout the day.

Light and clean tastes are the hallmark of summer’s most refreshing beverages, which range in flavor focus from herbal to citrusy to fruity to just plain fun.

At The Rose in the Edwards Riverwalk area, you’ll discover a tiny restaurant and bar that goes big on creative cocktails and classics alike. On a double-

sided bar menu, the “Theirs” side is stacked with traditional favorites such as the Moscow Mule and the Manhattan. But the “Ours” side is full of innovative adaptations that will make you wonder if the drinks at The Rose are really artworks in disguise.

These five cocktails will wow you with everything you’ll want in a summer cocktail. So come on in, or out: The patio is open. - Traci J. Macnamara

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BLACKBERRY FIG MOJITO RUM | BLACKBERRIES | FIG SYRUP | LIME | MINT | SODA A berry-licious take on the traditional mojito, The Rose’s Blackberry Fig Mojito is a refreshing cocktail for those with a sweeter palate. The fig syrup gives this drink a caramelized taste, and the freshly muddled mint and blackberry add a deep purple flavor punch that ranges from tart to sweet.

PICASSO’S PALOMA TARRAGON CITRUS TEQUILA | LIME | AGAVE | GRAPEFRUIT JUICE In this version of the classic Paloma, a twice-infused tequila adds an exciting herbal taste. The anise flavor qualities of the tarragon balance out the freshly squeezed grapefruit juice to keep citrus overtones from overpowering this drink, which still retains the grapefruit’s appealing, light pink-orange color.

PISCO FLOWER PISCO | CUCUMBER | CILANTRO | EGG WHITES | LAVENDER HONEY The Pisco Flower is The Rose’s more balanced version of the traditional Pisco Sour. This cocktail’s lavender honey, cucumber and cilantro additions cut its acidity, and the egg whites give it a smooth, frothy texture.

A dash of cinnamon floats on top of this muted green beauty.

FIRST WORD MEZCAL | APEROL | CHARTREUSE | LIME A take on the traditional Last Word, The Rose’s First Word begins with a floral sensation on the nose and then progresses with the mezcal’s smoky flavor. The herbal qualities in the Chartreuse add to this drink’s complexity, giving it layer upon layer of flavor.

Plus, the Aperol lends its color and contributes to this cocktail’s sassy orange hue.

THE REDNISS BEET GIN | CHILI SYRUP | LEMON JUICE The Redniss is a mad-scientist invention that grew out of experimentation from The Rose’s owners, Jessica Havlik and Bryan Redniss. While Jessica was floating different infusions on the traditional Arnold Palmer, this fuchsiacolored drink was born. The chili syrup adds a bit of a kick to this cocktail, and the beet-infused gin adds mineral flavors with a sweet aftertaste.

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SLICE OF THE SEASON Colorado peaches shine in pies

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astry chef Laura Kretzing grew up in Pennsylvania with a small orchard in her family’s backyard. She says she has always been familiar with typical Georgia-style peaches, but the last three years of living in Colorado have given her some insight into how the peaches in this state shine.

“Once I dug in and started using Colorado peaches, I discovered how great they are for baking with,” shares Kretzing, the pastry lead at The Sebastian Hotel in Vail Village. “What I love about the Colorado peaches are that they are grown so close to us here in Vail.”

Valley native Sage Pierson’s peach pleasure has always lived close to home. Pierson owns and operates Sticky Fingers Cafe in Bakery in Minturn, a cozy mountain town just an exit west and several minutes north of Vail.

Peach pie from Sticky Fingers Cafe in Minturn

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By Kim Fuller – Photography by Anthony Thornton

“Palisade peaches …,” she starts to explain with an appreciative pause, “I don’t know what they do to those peaches, but they’re amazing. And no other peach we ever get compares to them.”

FROM HEART TO TABLE Beyond simply biting into one of these soft and plump treats, Colorado peaches are often put on a pedestal in the form of pie.

Every Saturday in the summer, Pierson walks across the street to the Minturn outdoor market to fill boxes of peaches for pies.

Sticky Fingers pies are not only known across the valley and in the hearts of annual visitors, but Pierson says they are also the reason the cafe and bakery exists.

“Dave Richardson is really the reason Sticky Finger was ever

created, because everybody loves his pies so much,” she explains. “He is the Pie Man; he is the reason why we do so well at pies — it’s not me, it’s Dave.”

Richardson’s renowned baked goods are from recipes that cannot be disclosed, particularly his famous pie crust recipe, says Pierson, as it’s what keeps people coming back for more.

“Quite honestly, a pie is really only a fantastic pie because of the crust,” she explains. “The crust will make or break it.

“But you really do want the peaches to pop — instead of putting in too much sugar — that’s what Dave taught me,” she continues, speaking to what lies beneath a perfect pie’s flaky foundation. “With Palisade peaches,

the ingredients are very simple, because they speak for themselves.”

FIND PERFECT PEACHES With any fruit pie, Kretzing shares how it comes down to the freshness and ripeness of your ingredients.

“Using under-ripe fruit doesn’t allow the flavors of the fruit to shine through,” she explains. “When fresh fruit is ripe it is like succulent juicy candy, bursting with flavor.”

Pierson’s advice for finding what’s ripe comes down to intuitive tasting.

“You want really juicy peaches, really furry and really juicy,” she says, “those that are perfect — kind of tender to the touch. Like, you know, how avocados

are — you know when they’re right, and you know when they’re not. The peaches have to be just right there, for sure.”

Baking peach pies during the summer in Colorado means you never have to use frozen fruit, and fresh is always best.

“When you buy them, you know they haven’t been shipped across states or held in a huge warehouse somewhere.

They are practically grown in our backyard,” Kretzing shares. “I also love being able to go to the farmers’ market on Sunday mornings in Vail and pick out fresh peaches to use.”

Kretzing’s peach pie recipe is a “hodgepodge of different techniques,” and it’s actually from her grandmother’s recipe book, dated August 1959.

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“Who I am I to question a recipe over 50 years old? It works,” she enthuses. “The thing I love about pies is that they are nostalgic and classic. I remember helping to make piecrusts with my grandma as a kid, and almost everyone has a similar story.

“There is something so simple about a pie,” Kretzing continues. “They aren’t the fanciest dessert, the most complicated, or prettiest, but they are, simply put, delish.”

SLICES OF ADVICE FROM PASTRY CHEF LAURA KRETZING: • Altitude adjustments are not necessary for Colorado pie baking.

• The easiest way to peel peaches is to blanch them by boiling them for a minute then dropping them into ice water — the skin will come right off, so no paring knife is needed.

• Work in a cool environment so the piecrust dough doesn’t get too warm.

• Don’t overwork the dough, and don’t be afraid to get creative.

• Nalgene and wine bottles are great substitutes for a rolling pin in a pinch.

• Silicone pie mats can ease the pain of moving the crust from the counter to the pie plate.

• Add a particular spice, seasoning or design to make your pie your own.

• When baking fruit pies, they tend to ooze a little during the baking process.

To avoid an oven mess, put a cookie sheet down below the pie when it’s baking so the juice gets on the cookie sheet and does not burn on the bottom of the oven.

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COLORADO PEACH PIE RECIPE: Ingredients: 4 cups Colorado peaches, sliced and peeled (about 7-8 peaches) 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup peach juice ( juice from the peaches, or organic peach juice from the store, or water) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Combine the peaches with both sugars. Allow to sit and macerate while you make your crust.

2. Prepare a piecrust for two pies (one for the top, one for the lattice top).

3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the peach juice (or water), salt, lemon juice and vanilla.

Gradually add the cornstarch.

Using a whisk, whisk until the juice thickens and comes to a boil.

4. Remove from heat and fold peaches into the thickened juice mixture.

5. Pour into pie shell.

6. Top with lattice top.

7. Brush with egg wash.

8. Bake 350 degrees F for 45 minutes, or until the center of the pie starts to bubble.

PIE CRUST RECIPE: Ingredients for one double crust 9-inch or 10-inch pie: 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 cup (a stick and a half) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/4 inch cubes 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (8 tablespoons) 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water 1. Mix flour, salt and sugar in a food processor. Scatter butter pieces over flour mixture. Cut butter

into the mixture with 5 onesecond pulses. Add shortening a tablespoonful at a time, and cut into mixture with about 4 more onesecond pulses. The mixture should resemble course cornmeal, with no butter bits bigger than peas.

2. Sprinkle 6 tablespoons of ice water over flour mixture. Using the blade of a rubber spatula, press down on the dough, using a folding motion, until the dough sticks together. Add up to 2 more tablespoons of ice water if the dough will not come together.

No not over-knead. Divide dough into 2 balls and flatten each into 4-inch wide disks. Dust the disks lightly with flour, wrap each in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 days before rolling out.

3. Roll out one disk with flour, not too thinly, to fit into a pie dish.

Roll out the other disk with flour to top off the pie. Tuck pie edges together neatly before baking.

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• Dalmatia fig orange marmalade • Fresh seedless grapes • Gear: A small cheese knife, spoon for spreads, small box of toothpicks (just makes it easier for all guests to pluck any of your selections with no cleanup), salad forks and acacia wood bowls, because acacia wood is very light to pack. Napkins, handy wipes for the kids and blankets, all of which fit in his Osprey backpack For The Kids: • Fresh berries or stone fruits when they become available from the Edwards Farmers Market • Carrot and celery sticks with hummus • Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese sticks • A box of Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies • Honest Kids fruit juice pouches • Gear: Binoculars and a magnifying glass (my 3-year-old loves to pretend she can really see the show through her binoculars and we play I Spy games with her friends keep them occupied). The magnifying glass is for bug searching on the rocks.

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hether it’s a to-go sandwich wrapped in butcher’s paper or a homemade feast served on bamboo plates, everybody knows food eaten outside tastes better. One of the marvelous perks of a Vail summer is picnicking on the Ford Amphitheater lawn while attending a Bravo! concert or a dance performance. Three local chefs have designed full-to-brimming baskets that will complement wines sold at the amphitheater’s three concession stands.

CHRISTIAN APETZ 8100 Mountainside Bar and Grill picnic basket paired with Twomey Cellars Sauvignon Blanc “When my wife, Ashley, and I head over for a show we typically bring our two little girls and we will meet up with friends who have children of their own. So the need to have a

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more kid-friendly picnic basket is essential because we all know how difficult it is to enjoy a show if your three year old is not able to participate in her share of the picnic fun.”

Both Christian and his daughter, Katy, carry backpacks for the picnics. Katy likes to pretend she and her father are Backpack Heroes, heading to a picnic.

For The Adults: • A loaf of Organic Sourdough from Avon Bakery • Gluten-free multi-seed crackers • Brillat Savarin, a 75% butterfat triple cream brie; it can be found at Murray’s Cheese in your local City Market • Spinach salad with candied walnuts, spinach, feta, lemon Dijon dressing • Simple summer sausage because it’s easy to take and slice up anywhere • A jar of Handlemaier’s mustard (It can be found at Continental sausage in Denver. I recommend that everyone have a jar of this in the fridge at all times.)

La Tour picnic basket paired with Twomey Cellars (By Silver Oak) Sauvignon Blanc and Black Diamond Pinot Noir “Picnics at the Ford Amphitheater?

Awesome music, dance, culture and the company I take. The atmosphere is incredible. The paradise we live in, in Vail, Colorado, with clear blue skies, the incredible stars that shine at night and the snow-capped mountains.

Eating outside with a picnic gives you a feeling of freedom, makes you more relaxed. There is no agenda as to how you have to eat or what to eat.”

• Olympic Provisions saucisson sec salami and pickled fennel • House-made duck & black truffle rillette with whole grain mustard • La Quercia prosciutto from Iowa • Marinated French olives • Smoked Rocky Mountain trout dip • Roquefort cheese, French, blue, sheep's milk, • Mouco Colorouge cheese, Colorado cow's milk, camembert • Haystack Mountain Aspen Ash

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cheese, Colorado goat's milk, ripened in vegetable ash Salt Crackers Baguette Tomato, cucumber & red onion salad, celery seed vinaigrette Pea and couscous salad with mint and almond pesto Celery, apple & walnut salad, fresh lime, extra virgin olive oil, chile threads Strawberries & Asian pears Gear: Laguiole Corkscrew Knife to open wine and cut bread, sausage and cheese, long, thin bamboo cutting board to spread between you and your guest

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ART IN THE WILD With 45 custom pieces, Vail’s Art in Public Places collection pays loving homage to the town’s creative spirit and beautiful location

By Phil Lindeman

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n terms of sheer variety, Vail’s sprawling Art in Public Places collection is second only to the mountains it sits below.

And it makes sense — few statues or murals can hold up to the grandeur of Mother Nature — but the AIPP collection is a fitting tribute to the resort’s eclectic,

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globally flavored history.

Since 1983, the town has collaborated with dozens of local and national artists to craft the collection.

Its 45 pieces touch on almost every medium in the art world, with traditional bronze statues found just steps from welded steel sculptures and beetle-kill pine playgrounds.

Riddles, Vail Village In 2004, Denver-based artist Carolyn Braaksma and the AIPP board wanted to showcase Vail’s playful side. This is the result.

Known to longtime locals as “Riddles on Wall Street,” the engraved stone images are puzzling in the best kind of way.

A fish, an owl, a bowl and other small, delicate images seem disparate at first, but when paired with nearby carvings, they form riddles that add spice to the town’s trademark cobblestone streets. You can easily spend an hour deciphering them all.

Vail art 101 The town recently published a full-color map with details on the 45 pieces in its Art in Public Places collection. Find one for free at the information centers in Vail Village and Lionshead, or browse the interactive online map at artinvail.com.

While the works are spread between Vail Village, Lionshead and surrounding parks, most are within easy walking distance – perfect for a sunlit afternoon.

“This collection shows the nature of Vail as a world-class resort,” says Molly Eppard, the town’s AIPP coordinator.

“So many of the works are site-specific to Vail or the Vail lifestyle, from the 10th Mountain soldier to the (Claes) Oldenburg to the (Michael) Krondl. These works just value the visual arts and bring that culture to guests and residents.”

Vail recently released a full-color map of the collection, with basics on the artists and materials. The town also hosts guided art tours during the summer, but if you’re itching to explore solo, Vail Lifestyle has the inside scoop on five of the most memorable.

Model for an Arch in the Form of a Fishing Pole, a Line and a Can for Vail, Vail Library Even as it towers over books on modern sculpture, Claes Oldenburg’s rendition of mountain-town leisure — a classic yet deceptively simple fishing pole — is the definition of an unfinished work. Oldenburg, an American artist known for ballooning everyday objects to oversized proportions, built it in 1983 as the blueprint for a largescale installation — the town’s first bona fide attempt at public art. When the wildly expensive commission sparked controversy, the plans were scrapped and a private collector bought the model. Although it’s tantalizing to imagine what could have been, the donated work is easily one of the most valuable in Vail’s collection.

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Variation in Silver and White, Lionshead Parking Structure One of the newest works in Lionshead is also one of the most avant-garde, at least for public art aficionados.

European-born artist Michael Krondl created the massive, photorealistic image in 2011, and then worked with the legendary architectural glass firm Mayer of Munich to transfer ceramic pigment to sheets of tempered glass.

For Krondl, the piece is a window: By showing what Vail and the Gore Range looked like before five decades of construction, he makes the town invisible, even as his art christens a brand-new visitor center.

Interesting trick, that.

Sunbird Park, Lionshead Kids, welcome to Art 101. Vail is home to three commissioned, climbable playgrounds, including a high-alpine pirate ship near the base of Gondola One and a modified beetle-kill forest in East Vail. Built in 2013, Sunbird Park in Lionshead is the most recent of the bunch and, for students of green architecture, a glimpse at the birth of a promising niche industry. Boulder-based firm Tres Birds Workshop partnered with the town’s design team to create a series of three teepee-like pods, each made with sustainable materials and connected by bridges, slides and netting.

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DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? The Philadelphia Sound By Brenda Himelfarb

“I VIEW IT AS VOLUPTUOUS AND MILKY AND CHOCOLATY AND GORGEOUS AND VERY ROMANTIC AND SILKY. THAT’S THE WAY I WOULD DESCRIBE IT.”

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here are a plethora of things, from expressions to food to music, that are unique to the city of Philadelphia — and only Philadelphia. I know this to be true because I lived there for several years.

The city has the Liberty Bell, Society Hill, row houses, the Schuylkill River, water ice (known elsewhere as Italian ices) and even the way Philadelphians speak — as in the word “beyoodeefull.” Say the words “Yo, Adrian,” and, immediately, I see Sylvester Stallone as Rocky, running up the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, the Rodin Museum and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the background.

But to me, nothing evokes Philadelphia more than the unique sound of “The Fabulous Philadelphians” — the Philadelphia Orchestra. There is something special about the orchestra’s sound that I find mesmerizing. Every one of the orchestra’s performances resonates within and takes me to another place.

I read that the orchestra came to be called “The Fabulous Philadelphians” during the long tenures of music directors Leopold Stokowski (1912-1936) and Eugene Ormandy (1936-1960), when, it was said, that it boasted “the Philadelphia Sound,” which had its own richness, vibrancy and intensity. Certainly,

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after learning this, I felt validated. It wasn’t just my imagination.

And so, my quest began. I perused every website I could think of that could give me some insight. Soon I found a piece in the New York Times archives by critic James R. Oestreich who, in November 2000, wrote, “Aside from the fabled Vienna Philharmonic, few ensembles have historically identified themselves more with sheer sonic grandeur and voluptuousness than the Philadelphia Orchestra.”

As well, I was given a CD, “Just listen to it! The Philadelphia Orchestra Sound,” that was put together by Michael M. Cone, one of the orchestra’s board members.

“Listening to the orchestra analytically, I came to the conclusion that every one of these major groups (orchestras) that are stable have their own particular sound. And Philadelphia is very, very characteristic,” Cone explained.

“Let’s say, you compare Philadelphia and Vienna (Symphony),” Cone continued. “Vienna, for instance, has an elegant, clean sound. If both orchestras perform the same piece, Vienna will hold a note absolutely squarely, with no fluctuation of pitch at all. And with Philadelphia, there is a tiny enriching of the note with a tiny, little fluctuation in pitch. And it’s always

there and it’s characteristic of all the instruments. I describe the orchestra’s sound as being ‘fully inflicted.’ It’s usually described as lush and round.”

I understood what Mr. Cone was saying, but it wasn’t until I spoke with James Palermo, president and executive director of Bravo! Vail that everything became clear to me.

“The biggest danger in describing music in words, is that you’re describing music in words,” Palermo said. “Music is not verbal, it’s audio.

Your choice of words might not be my choice of words. That’s the danger in talking about music at all — because we all use different words and have different images for something.”

“I remember when I was a kid,” Palermo continued, “somebody was talking about this gorgeous, dark, beautiful melodious sound. Yet, I thought it was bright and brilliant.

You’ll hear people disagree on terminologies. The only caveat that I have responding to that is that I have my set of ears, and the sound is filtered through my senses.”

That was it — I’ve been responding to the orchestra’s sound in the way it’s filtering though my ears.

At last, Jim Palermo helped me to understand the magic that I hear. “If you watch an orchestra, you see that the string section, bowing together, creates kind of a uniformity of sound, a kind of a disciplined sound," he said.

"But, the Philadelphia Orchestra does things technically different. They have a practice of not always bowing together. When Philadelphia wants to get a long, kind of an arching line, a melodic kind of line, the strings will purposely not bow together. In a sense, the sound just keeps going and building.

Those are the things that I notice.

“And I also notice that in many orchestras, while the strings are the predominant sound that you hear, Philadelphia values the lower string sounds to fill out that spectrum of sound. So you’ll hear the violas and cellos and the basses coming up to balance the rest of the orchestra.

“I view it as voluptuous and milky and chocolaty and gorgeous and very romantic and silky. That’s the way I would describe it.”

And that’s the way I would describe it, too. Jim Palermo’s words were, literally, music to my ears.

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CELEBRATING ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY, THE VAIL JAZZ FESTIVAL LAUNCHES ITS MOST EXTRAVAGANT SEASON EVER

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f you roll into New York, New Orleans or Chicago at 10 p.m. on any night of the week, there is a very strong chance you’ll stumble upon world-class jazz in any number of intimate venues, if not on a Lincoln Center-sized stage. If you are rolling into Vail over Labor Day weekend, you are in for a similar treat.

The Vail Jazz Festival is celebrating its 20th season and with it, several weeks of performances starring some of the most highly acclaimed modern jazz artists. It culminates Labor Day weekend, during which more than 40 of said artists pool into the area for a blowout party unlike anything you’d expect to find during the dry months in a small ski town.

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The jazz scene kicks off at the end of June on Sundays with free live jazz during the Vail Farmers Market and at Kelly Liken restaurant. Then comes the mountain-rattling power of the symphony on June 27 when the Vail Jazz Foundation collaborates with Bravo! and renowned jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli joins forces with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Ford Amphitheater.

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Making the most of the presence of the nation’s top orchestra players in town for Bravo!, Vail Jazz launched a series of Jazz After concerts last season, comprised of a handful of musicians from

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the visiting orchestra and jazz artists sharing a small stage in the intimate lounge setting at a local restaurant and playing one-of-a-kind jam sessions.

The series was so popular that all three sold out immediately. This season, there are three more on tap: the Dallas Jam on July 2, the Philly Jam on July 12 and the New York Jam on July 23.

THURSDAYS

Thursday is also a big day for jazz throughout the summer in Lionshead with the Jazz @ Vail Square series beginning on July 3 with worldrenowned guitar duo Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo. The pair made their Vail debut last season and had the crowd clapping, dancing and laughing with

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surprising renditions of jazz classics like “Stardust” and rock numbers such as Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.” The Artists also incorporate choreography and a little six string-infused comedy.

The potential for a dance party intensifies July 10 with the fiery rhythms of conquero Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band. Young pianist/singer Tony Desare, described by critics as “two parts Sinatra to one part Billy Joel,” makes his inaugural appearance in Vail July 17.

A long-time Vail Jazz favorite, pianist Marcia Ball returns to light up the keys with New Orleans-infused melodies on July 24, and making their local debut, the dozen musicians of New York City’s Red Baraat bring a rampage of brass funk, North Indian bhangra and even hip-hop

rhythms on July 31. Iconic Jamaican pianist Monty Alexander returns Aug. 7 with his eclectic American jazz-meetsnative-Jamaica sound along with the bass and drum rhythms of the Harlem Kingston Express. Pizzarelli returns with a show of his own (and his quartet) on Aug. 14. Aug. 21 brings a surprise performance (with Festival organizers warning us that dancing is once again on tap), and the Jazz @ Vail Square series wraps up Aug. 28 with a triple bill starring the kings of Vail Jazz, The Clayton Bros, preceded by the future of jazz embodied in the nation’s very best, carefully selected ensemble of teenagers called the Vail Jazz All-Stars and the now-famous All-Star alums. All Thursday concerts are $15 each or $25 for VIP preferred seating.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND From Aug. 28 through Sept. 1, the jazz scene in Vail becomes wall-to-wall as 46 of the genre’s heavyweights play for five straight days, outdoors in Lionshead on the Vail Square stage and also in intimate lounges and cafes throughout town. Groups on the bill include the Jeff Hamilton Trio, Curtis Stigers and the Mile Hi Gospel Ensemble, while Monty Alexander returns for the Party as a soloist along with other greats such as Ernie Adams, Benny Green, Eric Reed and Akiko Tsuruga. Pianist Ann Hampton Callaway will perform a special multimedia tribute to Sarah Vaughan, clarinetist/saxophonist Ken Peplowski plays a similar tribute to Benny Goodman and trumpeter performs a tribute to Clark Terry.

Before it’s all said and done, things get rowdy with Niki Haris’ Gospel Prayer Meetin’. - Shauna Farnell For tickets or more information, visit vailjazz.org or call 888-VAIL-JAM.

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THE STEM CELL GENERATION Q&A WITH DR. SCOTT BRANDT, Medical Director ThriveMD WHAT ARE ADULT (MESENCHYMAL) STEM CELLS? Stem cells are the construction workers of the body’s repair mechanism. The primary role of stem cells is to maintain and initiate the healing of damaged tissue and replenish dying or damaged cells.

HOW DO THESE STEM CELLS WORK? Adult stem cells help the body repair itself naturally. They neutralize inflammation and accelerate healing. They have the potential to regenerate injured cartilage tissue, tendons, ligaments, spinal discs and facet joints.

WHY DO PEOPLE SEEK OUT STEM CELL THERAPY? Patients seek out stem cell therapy as a means to significantly reduce their pain, increase mobility, rebuild healthy tissue and avoid invasive surgery. Stem cell therapy involves a minimally invasive, three-hour outpatient procedure with almost no recovery time.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM STEM CELL TREATMENTS? The list is long. Professional athletes have been benefiting from this treatment for years.

However, it’s not just for them.

Anyone suffering from arthritis in any joint may be a candidate.

In addition, those suffering from spine pain, tendon tears, or ligament injuries can also benefit. The procedure is relevant for chronic wear and tear arthritic issues as well as acute injuries.

WHEN CAN I EXPECT TO SEE RESULTS? After the minimally invasive in-office procedure, patients typically start to notice improvement in the first two to twelve weeks.

harvested from bone marrow utilizing an advanced painless procedure. We additionally inject Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) which is an autologous blood derived product. PRP provides an ample supply of growth factors to help activate the stem cells.

FROM WHAT TISSUES DOES DR. BRANDT HARVEST THE ADULT STEM CELLS? They are harvested from two locations. First is from adipose tissue (fat), most often found in the lower abdomen. This resource is imperative due to the abundant number of stem cells in this tissue. Secondly, they are

WHY CHOOSE THRIVEMD? I am passionate about how stem cell procedures are changing the way we think about medicine.

The two biggest factors in stem cell success are cell count numbers and placement of the cells.

The abundant cell count found in adipose tissue paired with my 20 years of live image-guided in-

jection experience, ensures that the stem cells will be delivered to the damaged area, allowing the patient the best possible outcome. If I can help eliminate, or at least delay, the need for an invasive surgery, patients can take advantage of the revolutionary stem cell developments in the coming years.

Dr. Scott Brandt of ThriveMD practices leading edge regenerative medicine. He offers stem cell treatments, bioidentical hormone replacement, PRP treatments, IV nutrient therapies, medical diets and liposculpture. To find out how this exciting new field can change your life, contact ThriveMD at 970.766.VAIL (8245) or visit the website www.thrivemdvail.com

New Clinical Trials Beginning: Stem Cell Treatment for Systemic Diseases ThriveMD is excited to announce they are now enrolling patients in a series of patient funded trials. We’ve partnered with BioHeart, Inc. and their renowned medical director, Kristin Comella to participate in the IRB approved trials in an effort to advance treatments of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

MS is a debilitating autoimmune neurologic disease that is thought to be caused by the destruction of the outer covering of brain and spinal cord nerves. Our protocol attempts to utilize the immuno-regulatory and anti-inflammatory properties of adult stem cells and growth factors. Recent studies have focused on adult stem cells and their ability to prevent the progression of MS.

COPD affects millions of Americans. Preliminary trials have shown that adult stem cell treatment for COPD may help improve exercise tolerance and potentially reverse many of the disease symptoms.

Type II Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in which either the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or the cells become insulin resistant. By delivering adult stem cells, the pancreases region may become populated with cells that have the ability to restore normal insulin producing function.

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DO THE RIGHT THING Listen to the voice of experience with this userfriendly list for mountain adventurers

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efore you head out the door to celebrate summer in the mountains, be sure you’re ready for everything this high elevation can throw at you. It’s much more than simply slathering on sunscreen. The last thing you want is an injury to sideline you in this glorious season. So, listen up. And, enjoy. – Brenda Himelfarb 1.

Don’t just head out the door full steam ahead. Instead, ramp up slowly. Even if you’re here for a short time, it’s better to do 30 minutes of an activity (except golfing) rather than cramming lots of them into one day. Don’t be a weekend warrior. Take a breath.

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You’ve heard it before: Drink lots of water. At this altitude that is numero uno. Carry a bottle of water as though it’s an extra limb.

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If you go jogging or hiking and are not familiar with the terrain, take it slow. Don’t hike alone. Sign in and out at the trailhead.

Tell someone where you are hiking and what time you expect to return. Watch for mud, rocks and downed trees. And in late summer, check for dry, steep trails which can contribute to a lot of slipping and sliding on the little pebbles. Biking? Even though you might be just a recreational biker, always wear a helmet.

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To prevent chafing and heat rash, wear breathable cotton or sun protective clothing like those from Coolibar that has UPF 50+. Avoid heavy cream sunscreen that clogs sweat ducts.

Rather use cream that is oil-free. Also, forget the perfume.

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When you’re out and about and you think that you’ve brushed up against anything “strange,” wash with soap and water as soon as you can. Always check for ticks if you’ve been out in the woods.

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If you’re going on a long hike, spray clothing — not your skin — with the repellent permethrin which is odorless and as effective as DEET. It doesn’t harm fabrics and lasts up to six washings. For shorter adventures, Off works. Or if you prefer natural ingredients, get a product that contains lemon eucalyptus, such as Dream Cream Colorado bug spray, made in Gypsum by Cary Hogan and available locally.

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If you get bitten, take an antihistamine immediately.

Use ice, if it’s available, to keep swelling and itching to a minimum. If you develop hives, itching all over or have trouble breathing, call 911.

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Having a picnic? Keep eats as cold as possible. If your cooler isn’t totally filled with food, add ice to the brim.

And don’t leave food out for more than two hours.

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Be bear aware: Before you put your trash out, make sure the container is locked. Hang birdfeeders away from decks.

Lock your lower doors and close the windows before you hit the sack. Bears are getting smarter each year.

10. Don’t pick the wildflowers.

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SAVING FACE KEEP YOUR FACE HEALTHY — AND HAPPY — WITH ADVICE FROM LOCAL SKINCARE PROFESSIONALS

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s the body’s largest organ, and the most exposed, skin needs a little TLC if it’s going to stay healthy for the long haul. And though Eagle County claims one of the healthiest populations in the U.S., in terms of heart health and obesity numbers, skincare in the High Country requires some special handling.

Three local experts with a host of experience tending to their clients' skin weigh in with tried-and-true advice.

Preventative Hydration Jean Liu Urquhart, M.D., is a

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board certified dermatologist and pathologist with Mountain Dermatology Specialists offices in Vail and Eagle.

“We have a few different elements we have to work with at high altitude when we’re talking about skincare,” she says.

They include dryness, high altitude and cold exposure. Any one of these elements deserves a response. Put them together and they demand one.

“You combine them and they can wreak havoc on your skin,” she says.

Dryness is the number-one thing

that she speaks to her patients about, since there are so many things that can contribute to dryness. She cites the low humidity rate as well as a love of hot water as major contributors.

Soap can dry out the skin, too. “It strips the skin of natural oils and hydration,” Urquhart explains.

Dial back the hot water exposure a bit and you likely will see a difference in your skin’s ability to stay moisturized. And for those who are just visiting, Urquhart says to scale back on the retinol use. Try twice a week to avoid unnecessary dryness, and mix a pea-sized dollop with a dime-sized amount of moisturizer.

Sun Shield Dr. Karen Nern, owner of Vail Dermatology, says there are two main types of products used to shield your skin from sun: those made with chemicals like avobenzone and oxybenzone, etc., which work by converting radiation to heat, (wearing off after about two hours), and physical sunscreens like zinc and titanium, which use metals to reflect the sun.

“Zinc used to be white, but they have now changed it to make it clear,” says Nern. “Zinc doesn’t get absorbed well by the body, so it’s a great sunscreen."

Nern says Colorescience makes a powdered zinc sunscreen that is easy to apply — kind of like mineral makeup (also offered by the Colorescience line), which contains natural SPF. “It works great and is good for reapplying when you don’t want to get you hand covered in sunscreen again,” she shares. “There is also a pill that helps prevent sunburn called Heliocare.”

But what are Nern’s top blocks?

The Colorescience powder, she says, along with EltaMD UV Clear with zinc, and Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunblock Stick.

“You can get a sunburn in as little as six minutes in Vail, as opposed to 25 minutes in New York,” Nern says.

“Zinc-based sunscreen offer better and longer lasting protection.”

Spa Power After a lot of high-altitude summer exposure, give your face a little love with a hydrating facial. The 50-minute Alpine Quench treatment, offered at The Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Vail, nourishes skin with OSEA

products, a certified organic line that uses earth-based ingredients full of vitamins and minerals.

“They mainly use algae in the line,” says Michele McKamie, spa esthetician, “which is really helpful in repairing the skin and rebuilding collagen, and it’s super healing and hydrating.”

After a thorough cleansing, a black algae exfoliating mask is applied to the pores. The mask contains a natural fig enzyme extract that helps to remove dead skin cell buildup, along with jojoba beads to offer a soft exfoliation.

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"YOU CAN GET A SUNBURN IN AS LITTLE AS 6 MINUTES IN VAIL, AS OPPOSED TO 25 MINUTES IN NEW YORK." A white algae mask with licorice root extract follows, giving the skin a brightening lift. The mask also contains hydraulic acid, which helps the skin retain moisture.

“The Alpine Quench is great for visitors who have come into town and gotten too much sun out there in the intense climate and high altitude,” McKamie explains.

She says it’s also a great option for locals, particularly those who have gotten chemical peels and just want something in between to heal the skin so they won’t have a lot of peeling or down time.

“It’s a great way to protect the skin out here from being too dry, and also healing it from sun damage,” McKamie says.

“It’s a really good cleansing facial too, so if you have a lot of congestion, it’s going to take care of that for you — it’s just not as aggressive as getting extractions.”

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LET IT FLOW NATURAL OR CONTEMPORARY, WATER FEATURES ADD TRANQUILITY – By Kimberly Nicoletti

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ivers are a quintessential feature of mountain landscape, but not all homeowners are fortunate enough to live by a babbling brook.

As a result, landscape professionals have been improving technology to create natural looking — or even contemporary and artistic —water features that don’t require as much maintenance as traditional ponds.

“There are a lot more products in the industry that make it easier,” says Andy Henkes, owner of Henkes Landscapes & Designs in Vail.

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BYE-BYE PONDS During the economic downturn, Vail Valley homeowners shied away from installing large water features, but now they are beginning to invest in them again, says Ed Hood, owner of Hood Landscaping, which serves Eagle and Summit counties.

However, people are opting for pondless water features over ponds.

Pondless water features can be customized in terms of size and shape, but the one constant is the lower maintenance they require, as opposed to

a pond. They employ a system in which an underground vault holds excess water, so water doesn’t stagnate above ground and develop algae. As water pumps through a series of waterfalls or flows down rocks, it gets aerated, which further reduces algae growth, Hood says.

“They’re nice because we have a lot of clients who aren’t always here, and it doesn’t make sense to run the water (constantly),” Henkes says. “With pondless water features, you don’t have to worry about water stagnating because it’s all underground. Sunlight

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can’t get to it to create algae … they’re a lot less maintenance than ponds that you constantly have to run the water in or it will attract mosquitos … the plants and fish (in ponds) create an ecosystem that is supposed to maintain itself, but it really never does. It’s like owning an aquarium. There’s no simple solution.”

Pondless systems do require periodic water treatment and seasonal scrubbing, but homeowners can pull out the pumps and store them in garages for the winter.

Pondless water features also take up less space on a lot than a pond, and they use less water — about as much as a lawn would, Hood says.

“If they’re done right, you can tie them into your irrigation system,” says Bobby Head, president of Rocky Mountain Custom Landscaping in Gypsum.

BLENDING IN Most High Country landscape design professionals prefer to build pondless water features that blend into the surrounding environment, making

them look as natural as possible.

For example, on a flat lot, Hood doesn’t like to construct a big hill that would seem out of place. Instead, he designs a water feature that appears to emerge from a spring, or perhaps from a group of trees, where viewers can’t quite spot the origin of the water.

On one West Vail lot, he planted piñon trees to create a focal point for the origin of the water, which begins with a low flow and increases as it cascades down the hillside by employing a second water pump. A series of nine waterfalls — six of which drop 3-4 feet — ultimately lead to the patio, where the brook meets and wraps around the seating area.

If a site is big enough to hold a large brook with several waterfalls — or if a homeowner’s personality simply calls for a “big” water feature statement — he still uses native rock and plants, in order to blend with the surroundings.

“There’s a big difference in doing one that looks natural to the site and one that’s contrived,” Hood says. “It’s

(about) matching what’s native.”

One of the biggest reasons Vail homeowners opt for water features, besides the ambiance, involves mitigating the traffic noise from I-70, Henkes says.

He tends to keep his water features at 20 feet in length or smaller, depending upon lot size, because a small water feature can babble nearly as audibly as a large one, since the vertical drop of the waterfalls and the amount of water pumping through them creates the sound. He and Hood warn people that a large waterfall, or a series of falls, can make so much commotion with crashing water that it’s difficult to maintain a conversation or enjoy music.

“It can make too much noise, which is not always calming,” Henkes says.

He recommends limiting most waterfall drops to 3 feet or less, both for quality of sound and a natural look. But, of course, it ultimately comes down to what an individual homeowner desires.

“They can be really dramatic or subtle,” Hood says.

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CONTEMPORARY FLOW Though most mountain homeowners prefer natural water features, some want a more contemporary look and feel.

Stone walls built specifically for thin sheets of water to flow down can add a visually stunning effect to a home.

“It’s appropriate when it’s tied to the house,” Head says. “Once you get outside the building envelope, it’s not as appropriate.”

For example, he added a water element to a stone veneer wall that held back the hillside next to an auto court at a home. The water pours over the stone wall, into a formal catch basin. He also added planting areas to soften the court, creating a soothing, tranquil atmosphere in an otherwise somewhat hard landscape.

Another project involved a formal, square stone water feature just off a patio. Head elevated flagstone steppingstones with steel supports, in order provide the illusion that the stones float at water level.

An Aspen couple chose to incorporate metal into their water feature; Head built a series of mine chutes, with 6- to 18-inch drops, through which water flowed.

Head also likes to add large, core-drilled stones, in which water bubbles up through the top hole, to gardens — a simple way to bring a water feature into a backyard. Other custom metal water sculptures go so far as incorporating the element of fire into the structure; in fact, it’s a safer way to bring fire into the ambiance of a mountain environment, since water forms a barrier between the fire and its surroundings.

No matter how homeowners decide to bring water into their outdoor settings, the flowing, babbling element continues to add an overall sense of serenity and relaxation.

“Water features are just a great backdrop to any landscape,” Hood says. “They can add a whole new dimension, through sound and sight.”

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LIVING WALLS HOW TO JOIN A GROWING TREND

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vertical arrangement of live plants, living walls can add an exciting pop of green to interior and exterior home walls, alike. Sometimes called green walls or vertical gardens, living walls make use of modern design elements to create stunning live effects.

“Living walls can take on many different sizes, shapes, and forms,” says Karolina Zolnierczyk, a landscape

designer with Ceres Landcare in Eagle who specializes in working creatively with plants.

“But whatever form they take, living walls can turn an ordinary space into something unique by displaying plants in an artistic way.”

If you’re intrigued by the idea and want to give it a try, take this advice from Zolnierczyk to get started on your own live design:

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vertical arrangement of live plants, living walls can add an exciting pop of green to interior and exterior home walls, alike. Sometimes called green walls or vertical gardens, living walls make use of modern design elements to create stunning live effects.

“Living walls can take on many different sizes, shapes, and forms,” says Karolina Zolnierczyk, a landscape designer with Ceres Landcare in Eagle who specializes in working creatively with plants. “But whatever form they take, living walls can turn an ordinary space into something unique by displaying plants in an artistic way.”

If you’re intrigued by the idea and want to give it a try, take this advice from Zolnierczyk to get started on your own live design:

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CONSIDER SIZE AND SCOPE

GATHER SUPPLIES

A living wall can be as small as a framed picture hanging on an interior wall, or it can be as large as an entire exterior wall or fence. Begin by determining the size and scope of your project so that you know what supplies to gather, and consider irrigation and watering needs from the project’s beginning to create something that will thrive within the Vail Valley’s high and dry mountain climate.

No matter what type of living wall you choose to construct, you’ll need to gather three basic things: a container, a growing medium and plants. If you’re developing a wall larger than something you can water by hand, then you’ll also need to gather irrigation supplies. Types of growth media that work well within living wall designs include coconut coir, pearlite, and LECA (lightweight expanded clay aggregate), which is often

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You may also choose to construct a small exterior living wall in containers so that it’s possible to move it indoors to protect it from abrupt temperature changes.

used in hydroponic gardens.

Purpose-built living wall containers, such as those from Woolly Pocket and BrightGreen, can be incorporated into both small- and large-scale projects.

Woolly Pocket’s Living Wall Planter is ready to be filled with plants of your choosing and then attached to a wall.

Bright Green offers a variety of GroVert modular containers, which can function individually or be linked together to form stunning large-scale interior and exterior designs.

ASPECT AND LOCATION Next, choose where you’d like to display your live creation.

Remember that south-facing aspects will receive the most sun. While you can choose

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plants that will grow well in either sunny or shady locations, it’s best to place an interior living wall in an area that will receive plenty of sunlight. You may also choose to construct a small exterior living wall in containers so that it’s possible to move it indoors to protect it from abrupt temperature changes.

CHOOSE PLANTS WISELY Look for xeric plants that grow well in a dry, highaltitude environment as well as plants that will adapt to a vertical growing arrangement.

Consider your final product as more of a greenery arrangement than a flower arrangement. Many plants that are commonly used as

groundcover work in vertical containers because they’re able to grow in compact spaces, and many varieties of Sedum and Sempervivum adapt well to growing in living walls.

UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE A living wall can be as simple to maintain as any other houseplant, or it can incorporate irrigation systems similar to those of fountains. Monitor your creation carefully to avoid over- or under-watering, and be on the lookout for bugs or mold that may infest the growing medium.

Finally, consider moving a structure as the seasons change to ensure optimal light and temperature.

Living walls are a fun and innovative way to connect nature with design.

So once you’ve completed your project, then it’s time to sit back and simply enjoy the life that a living wall brings to your space.

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The Vibrant Color Classic Raffia Hat Available at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens gift shop Say the words "summer hat" and this is what people imagine. It has a moderate-sized brim, is very lightweight and – because it’s made from all-natural materials – is sure to keep you cool. Helen Kaminski's crochet raffia hats include palm fiber, native to the tropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. And they can be easily rolled up, making them perfect for traveling. Where to wear: Add this hat to your favorite Capri pant/cotton shirt combo and explore the natural treasures of the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.

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hen it's summer in the Rockies, hats become more than a fashion accessory as, with our gorgeous weather, you’ll be spending much of the day outside. Forget your hat once and you'll probably never do it again – the strong summer sun will be a constant reminder of just how important it is to keep your face protected; like a bad sunburn, an unstylish hat can be a painful experience. With that in mind, here are some ideas to keep you looking hot while you're in the heat!- BY POLINA LACONTE

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The Cowboy Hat Available at Perch in Vail Village The traditional-style cowboy hat is also one of the most popular this summer. And the great thing about this hat is that it’s meant to be worn outside, especially here in the Vail Valley where it provides a truly classic American West look in an area once dominated by sheepherders. The look found in the Helen Kaminski's version of the cowboy hat is the "Nosara,” made of crochet raffia string lace, which is playful and contemporary.

Where to wear: Wear with your favorite summer dress, and you’re ready for the weekly Beaver Creek Rodeo Series.

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The Straw Brim Cap Available at Valley Girl Boutique in Edwards This hat combines two summer classics – the baseball cap and straw hat. With a brim that's slightly wider than a typical baseball cap, it will keep your face protected from the sun, while the cloth material around your head keeps you cool. Made by Hope, it's perfect for anybody who loves the free spirit of the mountains and the outdoors. Where to wear: Add a straw brim cap as an accessory to your good mood, and hit Vail's free weekly Hot Summer Nights Concerts.

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The Embroidered Trucker Hat Available at Ptarmigan Sports in Edwards It's probably the only time you'll see the words "embroidered" and "trucker" paired together. Yet, it’s one of the most popular styles of summer hats, mainly due to its functionality – over-sized brim for sun protection and mesh back for breathability.

As seen on the runway shows, trucker hats pair well with anything from cocktail dresses to athletic wear. They’re also great for outdoor activities, especially if you opt for an embellished, more feminine style like the ones offered from Prana, made from an organic cotton blend. Where to wear: Add this hat to a pair of fun yoga pants and a bright colored sweatshirt for a fun hike on Vail Mountain.

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The Wide Brim Hat Available at Valley Girl Boutique in Edwards One of the most fabulous of all summer hats is also one of the best in terms of protection from the sun. Sure, you probably don't want to wear a wide brim hat while cruising on your bike, but this gorgeous style is perfect for a leisurely day of hiking in the mountains or walking the streets while shopping for other hats! David and Young's (D&Y) hat, with bow, comes in oatmeal and blue, and is definitely one of the prettiest in terms of summer hats. It gives you 360 degrees of sun protection and is also foldable, for travel. Where to wear: Add this lady-like hat to a pair of skinny jeans and a white t-shirt for a Sunday stroll through the Vail Farmers Market and let the compliments roll in.

The 2-In-1-Visor/Hat Combo Available at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens gift shop With their minimalist approach, visors are one of the most favored sun-protection accessories.

Although you might not want to get “hat hair” while playing in our strong sun, sometimes full coverage is a must so you don’t get a painful scalp burn. Fortunately, Betmar NY's "Peak" hat, which can be transformed into a visor, with a few easy tweaks, is the perfect solution. It features a wide straw brim, which is the actual visor and a linen top, attached to the visor with three cute buttons.

Undo the buttons if your hair is in a ponytail and, at the same time, you have the option to cover up if the sun gets too strong. Where to wear: Add this stylish hat your favorite tennis outfit and head to any tennis court where it's sure to be a hit.

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FANCY FREE SUMMER’S HOTTEST SHOES ARE BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL.

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he minute the warmer weather rolls in, we’re eager to kick off our boots and slip into a pair of sandals. From high heels to practical flats, the shops in the valley have a great collection of summer soles. So, put your best foot

forward and check the new trendy looks for everyone from fashionistas to outdoor enthusiasts. Any one of these great, comfy looks is sure to become your summertime “go to.” And, what’s more, your feet will love you.

Summer Booties Available at Ptarmigan Sports in Edwards

One of the hottest trends in shoes this year is booties. Perfect for the cool summers, this style of footwear comes in many different variations but certainly one of the most suitable for our laid-back mountain lifestyle is Toms Moroccan Cutout Desert Wedge.

They're made from burnt-orange suede, and feature laser-cut lace and a classic espadrille wedge. Edgy, yet easy to pair with almost any summer outfit, these shoes can take you from work to a concert in the park without sacrificing comfort along the way.

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Neutrals Available at Colorado Boot and Shoe in Vail Village

We're seeing more of the lighter colors like cream and champagne this year, instead of the metallic gold and silvers of years past. Fraco Sarto's selections are among the best light-color neutrals and feature beautiful espadrille wedge sandal in a warm oatmeal color, which could be easily dressed up or down for any occasion. Cute and easy to walk in — even on our cobblestone streets — these sandals are an obvious choice for a dressy dinner in Vail Village. The sparkly, dark champagne flat sandal — which has a very minimalistic and modern look — will add a polished look with a little bit of flash to your summer closet.

Colorful Flats Available at Biltz Boutique in Vail Village

As seen on many of the spring runway shows, flat sandals are very popular. They come in every color imaginable, from basic neutrals to the brightest of summer hues. One of the most stylish pair of fun flats is the DV "Vasni" sandal, which features a modern look achieved through minimal foot coverage, vibrant jade color and an attractive gold accent on the front strap. Seen on many celebrities, this sandal creates a sense of ease and comfort and can transform your favorite t-shirt/skinny jeans combo into a fashionable outfit.

Ankle Strap Available at Pepi's Boutique in Vail Village

The most dominant of all footwear trends for the season has to be the ankle strap. Most sandals in vogue this summer — whether flats, block heels, wedges or stilettos — have a prominent ankle strap. For a great example, look no further than Donald J. Pliner's snake wedge sandal. It features a leather ankle strap with metal belt buckle closure and a single snake-print strap at the front of the foot. Contemporary, yet classic, this shoe is great for all ages and any occasion.

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BY PHIL LINDEMAN

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f boredom rears its ugly head this summer, something has gone very, very wrong.

Well, “wrong” might be an exaggeration — maybe the right diversion hasn’t found you yet. But it will. Come summertime, the Vail area is home to dozens of off-kilter adventures for nearly everyone, from disc golfing at Vail Mountain to fly fishing on a stand-up paddleboard. Just don’t be intimidated by the weird or unknown. Local outfitters are perfect launch pads for beginners and families, while DIY types can spend an entire weekend tackling three or four (or more) funky activities.

As with any outdoor escapade, the trick is to simply enjoy every minute of the unexpected.

And it won’t be hard — several million acres of lush, almost impossibly green wilderness is calling your name. Good riddance, boredom.

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SUP Fly Fishing In the past five years, stand-up paddleboarding — known as SUP to insiders — has become a bona fide movement. There’s SUP yoga, SUP whitewater racing and, for a new breed of outdoor junkies, SUP fly fishing.

Ken Hoeve, a longtime Vail local and consummate river rat, was one of the first people to combine the leisurely pace of fly fishing with the heart-pounding rush of SUP. Rather than deal with waders or a bulky raft, he paddles past frustrated anglers to reach the calm, untouched sections of the Eagle River where brown trout like to hide.

Although local fly fishing guides don’t offer SUP excursions yet, Alpine Quest Sports in Vail and Edwards rents boards and paddles (pricing varies). If you have $1,000 to spare, Hoeve has even collaborated with Jackson Kayak to create the SUPerfishal, an incredibly stable board with straps, gear compartments and enough deck space to hold a tackle box — or beer cooler.

Local Disc Golf Tour Even though disc golf doesn’t boast the reputation of its older, Scottish-born cousin, it’s much more affordable. After all, there are no green fees. Serious disc golfers carry at least three discs, with different sizes for fairways and putting, but the game is just as enjoyable with a beat-up playground toy. Like traditional golf, the scenery is worth a few shanked shots.

Eagle County is home to three courses: Vail Mountain (lift ticket required), Bachelor Gulch at Beaver Creek and the Eagle County Fairgrounds.

The slopeside courses are challenging, with steep vertical drops and wooded holes. The Eagle course is more open, but wind gusts can wreak havoc on the long, exposed fairways. Try playing a round of 18 at an up-valley course, then head to Eagle with a stop at Wolcott Yacht Club for lunch.

Guided ATV or 4x4 trip The forests of Eagle County are spider-webbed with thousands of mouth-watering trails, but only a few are open to off-highway vehicles like dirt bikes and ATVs. Unless you’re familiar with the area – or want to spend precious free time scouring a map — opt for a guided tour to get your four-wheeling fix. Companies like Nova Guides and Sage Outdoor Adventures cater to riders of any level, and both offer rentals to explore their trails solo.

Pricing varies, but most half-day tours are around $140.

For more than three decades, Nova has led ATV and side-by-side tours from its picturesque home at Camp Hale, the historic 10th Mountain Division training site 15 miles south of Vail. The two-hour excursions are an adrenaline-pumping intro to Vail’s sublime surroundings: flowering meadows, alpine creeks and local wildlife.

Beaver Creek is offering 4x4 tours this summer. Seeking to capitalize on the area’s endless views and geological history, the tours include an emphasis on Beaver Creek’s flora, fauna — and history. The 90-minute tours are family friendly.

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From July 1 to Aug. 12, the ranch plays host to Western Family Night. It’s a true taste of mountain living, circa 1890, with homemade barbecue, pony rides, a horse-drawn wagon and a campfire to roast marshmallows.

The cost is $50 for adults and $25 for children up to 12 years old.

As a true family affair, children younger than 4 years old are free.

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t’s a quintessentially Western image: the cowboy, clad in chaps and the eponymous hat, corralling cattle and squinting into the sunset. It’s an image that, for many years, was ubiquitous in Eagle County, as the area was home to many ranchers and farmers who made their living on the land. However, the area has changed, ushering in more industry and less livestock.

“We used to drive cattle to the center of downtown Eagle,” says Jesse Echtler, a professional steer roper on the circuit who grew up in Eagle. “It would shut the town down now — people wouldn’t know

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what to do about cow poop on the sidewalks.

“Eagle used to be a big agricultural town,” he continues. “But it has changed. That’s what’s fun about the Fair and Rodeo: no matter who you are, you fall back to agricultural roots. It’s a fun thing to see.”

The Eagle County Fair and Rodeo, which started as the Eagle County Fair in 1939, has changed as well.

What started with exhibit competitions for livestock, canned vegetables and preserves and needlework, has grown and contracted with the times. Now, the PRCA rodeo is one of the main draws for the event, with Friday

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and Saturday nights selling out.

For Echtler, who started competing when he was nine years old in the Little Britches Rodeo, there’s nothing like a hometown rodeo.

“There’s no place in the world where the fans scream harder than your hometown crowd,” he says.

“They always cheer loudest for the hometown hero and it makes it fun whether you do good or bad. It’s nice to know that you have fans out there.”

Now living in Texas with his wife and two children, Echtler has been competing on the professional rodeo circuit for 14 years.

“When I got into it, there was a group of people who were into rodeo and roping; it was a good group of people who all helped each other. It was a fun way to grow up — like a great big giant fam-

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ily,” he says. “That’s what I fell in love with, with the rodeo. The competition, but also the camaraderie, the friends you meet along the way. I can go to any

“THERE’S NO PLACE IN THE WORLD WHERE THE FANS SCREAM HARDER THAN YOUR HOMETOWN CROWD.” state in the nation and have a friend I grew up with or met on the circuit.”

Ed Oyler, a volunteer who serves on the Eagle County Fair Advisory Committee, grew up on Brush Creek in Eagle.

“I grew up on the back of a horse, my

kids grew up on the back of a horse. I grew up here in the valley and it was more rural. Lots of kids who lived out here had more opportunities to have horses and pigs and chickens,” says Oyler. “It’s an awesome way for a person to grow up, for kids to have responsibility for animals and opportunities to rodeo.”

While the rural lifestyle in Eagle County is changing, the commitment to the spirit and the ideals of the Fair and Rodeo still remain.

“It’s not lost, but it’s important for me and it’s why I donate my time and volunteer: I don’t want to see it go away,” explains Oyler. “I’d like to see us hold on to it and be associated with this heritage.”

Now in its 75th year, the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo has changed locations and incarnations several times; it now resides at the Fairgrounds in Eagle. This

year’s event, which takes place July 23 -27, 2014, will include even more programming starting on Wednesday with a variety of entertainment and events including musical concerts, demonstrations and a carnival.

More than just rodeo, the Eagle County Fair is also a fundamental part of the event.

The 4-H program and Junior Livestock Auction showcase a person’s year of hard work and dedication and, while the open class exhibits don’t necessarily incur the same level of competitive spirit of times past, it’s still an opportunity for pride.

“Back then, you exhibited for blood: the top prize for what you did,” remembers Mary Jo Gerard, a Gypsum resident and Extension Advisory Board member with the Eagle County Fair. “It was a very coveted thing.

Things are still done nicely, but it’s not as bloodthirsty.”

Gerard remembers one competitor from Basalt who was having trouble with her orchids.

“I don’t remember her name, but she had an orchid and it wasn’t blooming,” she says. “We went in one morning and there she was, hovered over that plant, muttering, ‘Bloom. Damn you, bloom.’”

From livestock to quilts, roping to riding, the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo is a visual reminder of Eagle’s heritage and a physical manifestation of its Western values and spirit.

There are few places where an opportunity to experience this spirit firsthand still remains, so take advantage.

“It’s pretty exciting, that it has been here for 75 years,” says Oyler. “I invite everyone to come down — especially those who have never been before.

Come and experience it. “

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taut leather drum pulses in the distance, entraining your heartbeat to slow to a natural, steady rhythm. A warm breeze passes through green aspen groves.

Rattles shiver and shake, signaling your busy, critical mind to pause, to unwind and relax into a more expansive world, where seasons unfold beyond human manipulation, and the animal kingdom adapts to changes, old and new.

In ancient times, people sought guidance from shamans and elders, who cultivated deep connections with the mysteries of nature, the animal kingdom and the spirit world. Today, people turn to religious leaders, doctors, therapists and all kinds of modalities to heal, find meaning in life or explore spirituality.

But the ancient ways still persist, and a modern person can still tap into primal powers. It simply involves setting an intention to evoke one of the most predominant “medicines” in native cultures — animal totems and guides — and then following through by developing a relationship with the animals.

“This isn’t strange. It really is how people have worked in the world for over 10,000, 20,000, 30,000 years,” says Linda Fitch, a practicing shaman who has taught workshops in the Vail Valley. “This place of working with animals and that animal energy is actually how the world has functioned before we lost that connection to spirit.”

For example, a grizzly bear totem may help people who are shy or timid build confidence and stand up for themselves.

Embodying the strength of a grizzly bear may provide a person with the confidence to project more boldly into the world, perhaps with a “Nothing will stand in my way” attitude that will allow them to more easily accomplish what might have seemed an unlikely goal.

Hummingbird is another totem that might help people reach their insurmountable task. As hummingbirds migrate from Canada to South America, they search for nectar and insects to sustain them along the way, but they never give up or worry about how they will survive, or how they are going to get there. They are fearless and flexible during their journey. “If they had fear, they wouldn’t get there,” Rogers says. “They trust that what they need will always be there.”

Though different indigenous cultures perceive various powers in each animal, and thus exact meanings and subtleties may shift from source to source, the basic essence of a particular animal remains relatively constant.

For example, the snake has long been associated with transmutation, or transformation — in other words, shedding one’s skin. As people deepen their understanding of an animal totem’s power, they may find the serpent’s fearlessness and how it can propel them forward and help them let go of the past. Or the snake may act as an alert, just as basic instincts through the reptilian brain produce alarms.

Through animal totems, “we’re connecting to another aspect of ourselves that comes from the animal world,” Rogers says.

Animal totems often show up in a person’s life through an affinity, or attraction, for particular animals.

For example, a child may love dolphins or polar bears or penguins, and may want to collect them.

“If people thought about it, they would

“We’re connecting to another aspect of ourselves that comes from the animal world.”

ANIMAL TOTEM POWER

By Kimberly Nicoletti

Animal totems are a type of helper spirit, says Mary Rogers, a Vail Valley resident, registered nurse and shamanic practitioner. Each person is born with at least one, and often several, which act as guides throughout life. They help you define your strengths and often help you become aware of your passions and the path you are here to walk."

Each animal possesses particular attributes, or strengths, which can help humans both in times of struggle and in everyday life.

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know what animals they connected to as kids,” Fitch says, explaining that this is one way to begin to identify an animal totem.

Individuals also may become aware of their totems at particular times in their lives, as well; a totem may seem to appear during teen years or early or mid-adulthood, though it has always been with the person.

“Totems are a deep part of the essence of you,” Rogers says, “and the relationship grows as you pay attention to them.”

CALLING UPON ANIMAL POWER

While animal totems remain with a person throughout life, animal guides come into people’s lives during times of crisis or change. People may also call upon both totems and guides at any time.

Once guides assist with a crisis or transition, they may leave. For example, a bull moose, which is strong, territorial, protective and doesn’t put up with much may show up to help a woman out of a domestic violence situation, Rogers says, adding that when people are in scary or negative situations, an “animal might come in before you realize it.”

Though it’s helpful to consciously recognize the power of the animals, since directly working with them can strengthen positive personal attributes, it is not a prerequisite.

“Some people will become very familiar with their totem animals and some people will never recognize them,” Rogers says, “but that doesn’t mean they don’t have them.”

For those who want to actively engage with their animal totems and guides, simple techniques, such as meditation, prayer and dreaming can all act as avenues of discovery.

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Meditation can involve an extended “journey” of sorts, in which a person sets the intention to seek a power animal, and then quiets the mind, often with the help of rattling or drumming, or meditation can involve a short ritual, such as lighting a candle, taking a few deep breaths to move into a place of centered silence, and then asking about a power animal. Guided meditations also exist, and shamans can certainly journey for people, to find power animals, Rogers says.

Rogers recommends writing down questions for an animal to answer.

The question may be as general as:

“Some people will become very familiar with their totem animals and some people will never recognize them, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have them.” “(Specific animal) how can you help me?” or “What do you have to tell me?”

This can be done directly before meditation, she says. Then after sitting quietly, write down the first thing that comes to mind, without censoring it. It can also be used in conjunction with dreams; write down the question before bedtime, then upon awakening, record every dream, however insignificant it may seem.

While some people expect their animal totem to appear in their dreams, Rogers says this isn’t necessary; the animal may be imparting a message through the dreams anyway.

Another tool to dialogue with animals involves animal card decks, of which there are several available.

Again, Rogers recommends centering before shuffling the deck, in order to ensure the message is personal.

“That piece of ceremony is important,” she says.

Like a friendship, developing a relationship with an animal totem includes getting to know the particular animal’s habits, eating and sleeping patterns, and environment.

“Emulate them,” Rogers says, adding,

of course, that this may be more comfortable in the privacy of your own home. “What would it feel like if you danced on your tail like a dolphin or arched your back, or stretched your claws like a jaguar? Use your imagination and shape shift into the animal.”

Birds may entice humans to spread their wings and soar.

“How would you embody the strength of the animal?” Rogers asks. “How can you bring that feeling home?”

Rogers says as people dialogue with an animal, they can take on that animal’s qualities and “stand a bit taller and feel more empowered.”

Even small animals, like a chameleon, can help people in times of change, as chameleons are masters of adapting to various environments. Rabbits, often perceived as fearful, also are very fertile and provide food for others. Mice see everything up-close, thus paying attention to detail.

“When you call upon the power of an animal, you are asking to be drawn into complete harmony with the strength of that creation’s essence,” according to Jamie Sams and David Carson, authors of “Medicine Cards: The Discovery of Power through the Ways of Animals.”

While the idea of developing a relationship with totem animals and animal guides may seem foreign to some people, it’s simply another way of communing with nature and the spirit world.

“It’s not hard for us to nurture children in these things; if a child has an affinity for them, we tend to buy them more stuffed animals … but as adults, we don’t tend to do that for ourselves,” Rogers says. “A way to honor the animal is to go get a stuffed animal or a necklace … start creating that dialogue.”

ANIMAL POWER Common Rocky Mountain animal totems and their meanings

EAGLE - SPIRIT:

Power of the Great Spirit, connection to the Divine, ability to live in spirit realm, yet remain balanced and connected to earth; observation of overall pattern of life. Eagle may be calling you to feed your soul, gather your courage and follow your heart.

HAWK - MESSENGER:

Teaches you to be observant because life is sending you signals.

Use your intuitive ability to discern the truth and be aware of signals life is sending about opportunities; view life from a higher perspective.

ELK - STAMINA:

Teaches about pacing yourself to arrive at a goal without getting burned out. Elk may be asking you to pull back a bit to gain equilibrium or seek the company of your own gender for a while to gain support and a feeling of community.

DEER - GENTLENESS:

Teaches how gentleness can touch the hearts and minds of wounded people who may try to keep you from your path.

Deer asks you to call upon gentleness to heal wounds and not push so hard to try to change others; it’s about loving everything the way it is, in order to solve problems.

BEAR - INTROSPECTION:

Bear reminds you that to accomplish goals, you need time for introspection, to discover answers within through a quiet mind. Bear invites you to enter the silence so goals may become concrete realities.

MOOSE - SELF-ESTEEM:

CROW - LAW:

COYOTE - TRICKSTER:

FOX - CAMOUFLAGE:

MOUNTAIN LION - LEADERSHIP:

SQUIRREL - GATHERING:

Moose reminds you to feel joy, rather than seeking approval, about a job well done. If moose comes into your life, you may want to write down things you love about yourself and your progress, as well as those who surround you.

Coyote is a sacred trickster with magical powers, but he can also fool himself. And though he may lose the battle, he is never beaten. If coyote has come into your world, be aware. Delve beneath the surface of your experiences and ask yourself what you’re really doing and why? Coyote also reminds you to lighten up and laugh at yourself; coyote visits when things get too serious.

Reminds you to use the power of leadership wisely, without demanding that others follow. It teaches you to balance power, intention, physical strength and grace, as well as to follow your heart.

MOUSE - SCRUTINY:

Mouse pays attention to detail and is very organized. Mouse reminds you to scrutinize situations by looking at yourself and others carefully, and then taking proper action.

BEAVER - BUILDER:

Beavers are the doers of the animal kingdom. They always leave many escape routes in building homes, which reminds you to keep your options open and not limit yourself. Beaver medicine also reminds you of teamwork. If beaver comes into your world, it may be time to put your ideas into action, complete a neglected project or settle a difference with a friend.

Crow is the keeper of sacred law and, as such, can bend the laws of the physical universe. Crow signals change; if crow comes into your awareness, reflect upon universal laws and let personal integrity guide you. Crow can help you shift old patterns and become your future self.

Fox is adaptable and offers protective medicine. You might explore fox medicine by visualizing your body as part of your surroundings; see yourself moving with stealth and grace, unheeded by others as you leave a party gracefully or watch drama unfold without engaging in it.

Fox also offers confidence to instantly know what will happen next.

Squirrel teaches you to plan ahead, gather and store energy for times of need. Squirrel may be telling you to prepare for changing times or to lighten your load if you’ve gathered too many things. It also teaches you to gather your energy into an untroubled mind and heart, in order to diminish fears of the future.

RABBIT - FEAR:

Rabbit teaches you to let go of fear and “what if” thinking. It may be useful to write your fears down, feel them, breathe, and give them to Mother Earth, in order to develop more trust.

— Condensed from: “Medicine Cards: The Discovery of Power through the Ways of Animals,” by Jamie Sams and David Carson

SKUNK - REPUTATION:

Teaches you strength by respecting and asserting yourself. Skunk asks you to notice who you are attracting and if they have the characteristics you’re looking for; if so, recognize these characteristics in yourself, and if not, look at how you may be acting from ego.

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PERSONAL MESSAGES FROM ANIMALS

Though each animal possesses overarching traits, which indigenous cultures have recognized for tens of thousands of years, animal totems and guides still offer personalized messages. Rather than running to a book or the Internet to learn what a specific animal encounter

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may mean, Fitch and Rogers suggest first considering what the animal represents in your personal world.

For example, a chiropractor on the East Coast had a porcupine take up residence near her porch. Sams and Carson’s book assigns innocence to the porcupine, saying it represents trust, faith and becoming childlike again. It’s a reminder to unhook from the “chaos of the adult world where fear,

greed and suffering are commonplace,” they write.

For this woman, Fitch says, porcupine told her to let go of old family patterns and become more easy-going instead of so driven.

“The message for you is very personal, and it might surprise you,” Rogers says.

“Getting out of the mental chatter and letting it come up from those intuitive places is what really matters.”

Fitch says the animals

are here to be of service to humanity — though sometimes, people aren’t immediately ready to accept what appears.

One woman Fitch worked with, a cat lover, had a dog power animal show up through a shamanic journey.

The cat lover balked, not wanting a dog entity in her life, but through working with the dog totem, this woman discovered she needed to learn to turn the unconditional

love and nurturance dogs offer toward herself, Fitch says. “(Asking) for information and guidance offers us more information about what’s going on around us,” Fitch says. “They can assist in protecting us all the way from giving us information about accidents to being like a guard dog. (They can also) give us information that makes our life easier.”

“What would it feel like if you danced on your tail like a dolphin or arched your back, or stretched your claws like a jaguar?

Shape shift into the animal.”

ENCOUNTERING PHYSICAL ANIMALS

In addition to coming to people “energetically,” through dreams, meditation, active imagination, learning about specific animals, and dialoguing with them, animal totems and guides often appear in physical form.

While driving or walking in nature, a person may be pondering a specific path to take in life and suddenly see an eagle flying overhead. Fitch says this is an example of confirmation.

Similarly, someone may encounter a deer or elk. Rogers encourages people to pause and notice what they were feeling right before they saw the animal, and how they felt when they spotted the creature.

If the animal looks a person in the eye, that’s a time to especially take note.

“Pay attention,” Rogers says. “Be still (and ask) ‘If deer has a message for me, please let me be aware of it.’”

Like the steady rhythm of a drumbeat and the gentle power of a breeze, the answer will come, just as naturally as springtime follows winter.

“As people reconnect with spirit, they’re connecting in with the trees, with the clouds, with the river, and the animals, of course, are part of that,” Fitch says. “The animals are our guides.

They’re there for us. Part of what we’re doing is re-remembering.”

TAKE A HIKE Trails to commune with nature Note: If you see wildlife, please do not try to get close to them, feed them or disturb them. Treat the animals with respect, and take time to center yourself and ask what message a particular animal you come across may have for you.

THREE OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH HIKING TRAILS: Olsen Lake Difficulty: Intermediate, 11 miles roundtrip

Take exit 171 for Minturn, turn right and follow Hwy 24 south for approximately 1 mile to West Grouse Creek Trailhead, located across from the Meadow Mountain Business Park.

This old forest road goes through pastureland for about ¼ mile, then enters dense conifer stands and climbs steadily past a couple of small lakes to the north ridge of Grouse Mountain. It then descends to Turquoise Lakes and the headwaters of Beaver Creek.

Gore Lake Difficulty: Difficult, 6 miles roundtrip Gore Creek Trail begins at Bighorn Road in East Vail. Take exit 180 from I-70; if traveling westbound, turn left at the bottom of the off-ramp and continue east, approximately 2.5 miles, down Bighorn Road, nearly to the end. The trailhead begins on the left, before the Gore Creek campground.

The first 4 miles follow the Gore Creek with short, steep sections. The path winds through meadows and aspen groves, which eventually transition to conifer stands as the elevation increases. At the mile-4 fork, stay left to arrive at Gore Lake.

Buck Creek Difficulty: Easy, family-oriented, 3.5 miles roundtrip Take the Avon exit off I-70 and head north from the roundabout. Follow Nottingham road west to the second right, onto Mountain Star Drive. Continue to the trailhead on the right, before the first 180-degree switchback.

The path steadily climbs along Buck Creek, past the old Avon Ranger Station. It eventually crosses the Nottingham Ridge Trail and ends at the Red and White Mountain Road.

— Information courtesy of Nate Goldberg, director of the Beaver Creek Hiking Center, and the Forest Service

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Designed to mimic the natural mountain environment, these botanical gardens showcase the flora that flourish at our elevated, sometimes harsh, climate

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f it weren’t for Marty Jones and his truck’s exploding engine, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens may have never came to be.

It was the early 1980s, local landscape designer and nursery owner Marty Jones was cruising down I-70, straight from the dealer, in his newly purchased truck when right around Georgetown the engine blew.

Lucky for him, Helen Fritch, owner of the Sitzmark Lodge, recognized the hitchhiker from shopping at his nursery, now the Wildflower Farm in Edwards. She picked him up, and to pass the time, Jones explained his concept for a botanical garden in Vail, one that showcased all the types of plants that thrive at high altitude. By the end of the ride, garden hobbyist Fritch, who Jones describes as “influential,” was thrilled with the idea.

She quit her current commitment on the school board and turned her time and passion to the creation of what is now the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.

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Botanical Garden for a couple years, and what I realized is that there wasn’t really any information on growing plants at our altitude,” Jones says. “For us, it was a shot in the dark, we really didn’t know what grew here. We knew what would grow in Denver, but not here.”

So Fritch gathered enthusiasm for the idea, and in 1986, Jones was approved to plant a demonstration garden in front of the Ford Amphitheater, an oval-shaped garden that grew alpine plants, both rare and varieties commonly found in the surrounding mountains. It featured rocks and a juniper (still in the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens today.) The town of Vail and public liked it, and the demo garden allowed Jones to present the remaining

plans and phases for the alpine gardens to the Vail Town Council. The larger idea was approved, and they were off and running to raise money and build Jones’ vision.

Today, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, at 8,200 feet, is the world’s highest botanical garden. The garden attracts more than 100,000 visitors annually to see not only its showy rainbow of blooms in summer but also its unique collection of alpine and mountain plants from around the world. Education has always been the garden’s goal, teaching visitors, locals, home gardeners, landscapers, contractors, scientists and kids about alpine plants and fragile mountain environments. But as an artist, Jones said, the garden design needed to lure people in, make them want to linger in its beauty, so they would learn something about mountain habitat.

“I was inspired largely by our natural surroundings,” Jones said. “I used to hike a lot and see waterfalls, and I tried to recreate the essence of what I saw while hiking. For example, the waterfalls, and up above tree line, the little pocket gardens and streams coming down.”

The Mountain Meditation Garden is a good example of this complementary style. Traditionally a Japanese custom, mediation gardens are a quieter place with less color usually designed around form and structure, like water features, rather than flowers. Alpine Garden’s mediation area takes on a distinct high alpine feel with a waterfall and floating rock surrounded by spruce and grassy mountain meadow plants, including lilies, for subtle color.

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areas (Children’s Garden, Schoolhouse Garden, Mountain Perennial Garden, Mountain Meditation Garden and Alpine Rock Garden) and within those larger areas are “garden rooms,” each with different themes and scientific focus. All the areas flow together to teach about the different sub-climates and habitats of alpine life, and Rocky Mountain style is weaved throughout, connecting the garden as a whole with features one would find in the neighboring forest, like large boulders, rocks, spruce, firs, aspens and waterfalls.

“The Children’s Garden is a miniature hike up the Gore Mountain Range,” Executive Director Nicola Ripley says.

“Plants reflect the life zones that you would go through when climbing from our elevation to the summit, like sub alpine and alpine. The idea is not to have massive amounts of blooming plants, but rather to represent different natural eco systems.”

The Alpine Rock Garden is the garden’s largest section and is the area

that causes envy among other botanical garden directors, Ripley says. It’s here the garden showcases its Colorado alpine flora, a nationally recognized collection that’s in place thanks to the research and conversation happening mostly behind the scenes at Betty Ford gardens. A garden curator from Denver, Ripley says, comes up just to enjoy the

Alpine Forget-me-nots, a stem-less little gray cushion plant with blue iridescent flowers that actually flourish in the mountain’s cool nights. People will also experience Gentians, with its deep violet blue flower, and a diverse Penstemon collection that garners national attention.

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it’s the best part,” Ripley says. “It has a grandeur about it, the elevation and the size of the boulders within it. We grow a lot of plants here that are not grown anywhere else in the country. It speaks to why Betty Ford is unique.”

Within the Alpine Rock Garden is the International Crevice Garden, arguably the most unique in garden design, although it mimics what happens geologically in nature. Linear rocks are upended to form a series of vertical crevices, as opposed to a more traditional rock garden laid down horizontally.

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with drainage,” Ripley says. “It’s a good area for growing some of the more difficult alpine, and it’s here we have a very large international collection.”

In early June, the Crevice garden hits full bloom with a colorful mix of Gentians, Androsace or “Rock Jasmine” and a lot of Campanulas or Harebells, with violet, blue and pink bell-shaped flowers.

While the majority of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens mimics our mountain environment, with colors exploding in the peak summer months of June, July and August, just as it does in nature, the garden strives to extend the growing season through succession plantings, showcasing flowers that peak at different

times of the year. The goal is to always have something in bloom from spring to snow. It gives home gardeners ideas on how to make their own space pop with color throughout the seasons.

The Mountain Perennial area, a more traditional English-style sunken perennial garden, is the “wow factor” at the Betty Ford garden with a concentrated amount of blooms and color during all seasons.

“In spring, the first plants to bloom are a variety of color of tulips, yellow daffodils and the unusual spotted purple Fritillaria, which many visitors often ask the most questions on,” Nick Courtens says, senior horticulturist at Betty Ford gardens.

Grown from a bulb, Fritillaria often have

nodding, bell- or cup-shaped flowers, and the majority is spring flowering. Certain species have flowers that emit disagreeable odors, reminiscent of dog droppings.

“In summer, our perennial garden is in full bloom with a variety of colors including the native Columbine, which is purple/blue, Salvia and Veronica, which is purple, and contrasting the purple, we have yellow Coreopsis (tickseed), English Monkshood, which is a cream yellow white, pink Dianthus, and our show stoppers are the Peonies, which range from red to white.”

In fall, the garden takes on yellow tones, more subdue, with Goldenrod and purple and pink fall blooming Aster, and fall Gentians and Crocus. The Aspen grove and the Rocky Mountain Maple pop with yellow, oranges and reds.

Original designer Jones says the

garden “exceeded his vision quite a bit.” With a target on education, he also says the garden has achieved its goal.

“A lot of people come into my garden store asking if we have a plant that they saw at Betty Ford gardens. A lot of people are using it they way it was intended to be used. To inspire and encourage people to think about their landscapes differently.”

Grow Beautiful Perennial Borders 5 Tips from Betty Ford Alpine Garden Senior Horticulturist Nick Courtens

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Use a variety of textures and sizes.

Large bold leaves and flowers will compliment vertical and more “airy” type plants.

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The way you arrange plants in the border is crucial. Taller perennials should usually be in the back and smaller in the front.

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A good perennial border should provide interest from early spring to fall. One very important tip for every gardener is don’t be afraid to switch plants out for something new.

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Use complimentary colors in the border.

Avoid mixing too many colors together as this becomes too “busy” on the eye and looks confusing.

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The High Line

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The Leadville Train offers a glimpse of a high-alpine wonderland from the comfort of a cozy train car

By Brenda Himelfarb

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ach summer morning, at the crack of dawn, the crew of the Leadville and Colorado Southern Railroad (LC&S) is out and about checking nine miles of railroad tracks for cracks, obstructions, damage — essentially anything that could interrupt the train’s journey into the San Isabel National Forest, 1,000 feet above the headwaters of the Arkansas River Valley.

The train’s route winds through aspen, lodgepole pine, spruce and fir forests with a touch of wildflowers

Photography by Dominique Taylor

that hug the track during July and August. And it’s not unusual to see deer, elk and marmots running around with the rabbits and chipmunks.

On the ride, passengers learn about Leadville and its legends, such as Molly Brown, Augusta and Baby Doe Tabor, the Guggenheims and Doc Holiday. Yet, the “Leadville Train,” as it’s more commonly known, has its own engaging story.

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On the ride, passengers learn about Leadville and its legends, such as Molly Brown, Augusta and Baby Doe Tabor, the Guggenheims and Doc Holiday.

“South Park” or “Seldom Punctual,” began in Denver and meandered back and forth, crossing the Continental Divide twice before reaching Leadville, which, at an elevation of 10,152 feet, is the highest incorporated city in the United States.

Between 1884 and 1937, passengers traveled the High Line, as it was called, on narrow gauge coaches; freight trains carried gold and silver ore, coal, lumber, food, supplies and molybdenum concentrates. After 1937, barrels filled with molybdenum concentrates from the Climax Molybdenum Mine were transported until October 1986, when the mine shut down because of decreased demand for molybdenite ore.

(The mine reopened in May 2012.)

In December 1987, the High Line route was sold to Stephanie and Kenneth Olsen to operate a scenic railroad. According to Doris B. Osterwald, author of “High Line to Leadville,” the sale included the right-ofway to Climax and the grade of the former Mineral Belt Railway that once served a number of mines in the Leadville Mining District. Also included were “GP-0 diesel engines, #1714 and #1918, five cabooses, four box cars, eight flatcars, one hopper car (freight car), one flanger (clears the space between rails), the roadbed (the foundation structure for the railroad tracks), 1,800 tons of steel rail, 45,000 railroad ties and a roundhouse (used for servicing locomotives).” The price? $10.

The Olsens then purchased the depot, and the city block on which it stands, as well as engine #641 from the City of Leadville.

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“After the Climax mine closed, there were just not enough jobs in the county,” explains Kirsten Ayers, the Olsens’ daughter, who has been working with the railroad since age 12, and now manages the business. “My father is fourth-generation Leadville, and he was not going to leave Leadville no matter what. And my mother agreed. So in order to create jobs in a

“My parents say that it was the most expensive ten dollars they ever spent. They had to turn what was basically nothing into a real forest railroad.” county that didn’t have enough jobs, they purchased the railroad in December 1987. My parents say that it was the most expensive ten dollars they ever spent.

They had to turn what was basically nothing into a real forest railroad.

“They knew nothing about railroads, nothing about the tourist industry, but there was an amazing body of highly skilled laborers who had been laid off by the mine.”

Immediately, the Olsens put the outof-work men to work refurbishing the roadbed and track and converting flatcars to excursion cars by building roofs and installing seats that were obtained from the Regional Transportation District in Denver. Within only five months, the Olsens’ “Leadville Train” opened for business on Memorial Day, 1988.

“It all couldn’t have come together if everything that occurred had not happened in that very year, in that very way,” continues, Kirsten says. “Those highly skilled men were able to solve many of the problems that came up. My parents purchased the railroad at an amazing, spectacular point in time where everything just worked out. It was highly unique.”

And the business is truly a family affair. Kirsten’s brother, Derek, and husband, Steven are engineers. On any Sunday her dad, Kenneth, can be found driving the train and her mom, Stephanie, an attorney, who once worked as an auto mechanic, can do much of the maintenance work. The elder Olsens are also an intricate part of the training program and development of the crews.

“When I was 16, one of the original engineers, who also worked at the mine, took me under his wing and showed me the ropes,” says Steven. “And, when driving the train, there are a lot of things that I have to think about, like what’s coming up a half a mile ahead. I have to think about curves and speed limits.

“The train weighs about 300 tons, so you can’t stop on a dime. I have to be

aware not to ‘beat up’ the equipment or the passengers. I want to give the passengers a smooth ride, and anyone who drives the train has to have the right mindset to take care of all of that.”

“Learning to drive the train is a twoweek process, if one has a quick mind and is familiar with working on machinery,” Steven continues. “It takes three to four days to get the hang of the controls, which are relatively easy. We let someone run the train only when they are comfortable.”

But knowing how to operate the train is just one piece of the puzzle. The tracks and the terrain are their own challenges.

“The controls are easy,” Steven says.

“What takes the longest is learning the track — where the curves are and how fast you can go around them. Where to watch out for funny places in the track that give the passengers a bit of a bump.

Staying on schedule and where you can go and how fast. That’s what takes the time. Essentially, learning the territory.”

Derek Olsen is the company expert on the workings of the interior as well as the exterior of the engines. According to Kirsten, during the off-season he visits with several companies that undertake the task of keeping locomotives working — often lending them his expertise.

In addition to checking the tracks each morning, the crew has a federally mandated checklist and its own list, as well. For instance, they look for oil and fuel leaks and make sure that no exhaust is getting into the cab. “We make sure everything is working correctly, “ Steven points out. “We do an air brake test every morning before we pull out of the depot. And we make sure the headlight, bell and horn work.”

Each season, over 20,000 passengers

take the train ride — at about 10 miles an hour — which takes just over two hours and offers spectacular views of Freemont Pass and Mt. Massive and Mt. Elbert, two of the tallest peaks in Colorado. Midsummer will bring an array of wildflowers along with the wildlife that might be seen along the way — although, one toot of the train’s horn and they scamper away.

There aren’t many families who can say that they own a railroad and can drive the train as well — and the Leadville Train has been quite an adventure for the Olsens.

“All of our crew members are like family,” says Kirsten, with a smile. “We say that if you work here one year — and you’re not family — you’ll be family.”

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Market Fresh Colorado is a horn of plenty during the summer growing season

by Traci J. Macnamara

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ith color-popping produce and plenty of fun things to do, the Vail Valley’s farmers markets are worth waiting for all winter long. You’ll know that summer has officially arrived when the market stalls open up for business and show off the bounty that Colorado has to offer, from juicy peaches and sweet corn grown on the Western Slope to goat cheese produced in Buena Vista, and much more.

Home cooks and veteran chefs alike make the most of the market season by collecting the freshest ingredients from local markets and turning them into flavorful meals. Other regionally sourced products, such Colorado striped bass, also make excellent additions to summer dishes that Coloradoans can feel proud eating.

Here are four ways that local restaurants and home cooks revel in the abundance of the farmers market season with exciting creations that include Colorado peaches paired with kale, a silky-smooth corn soup, a Colorado striped bass main course, and a surprising dessert that’s made with market peas and carrots.

The creators of these dishes are sharing their recipes, too, so that you can experience the joy of a farm-totable meal cooked in your own kitchen this summer.

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“It’s sort of old-fashioned to wait around for something to come in season, but it’s what we do.”

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the real thing. Patience in straining the near-final product helps achieve this effect. At Splendido, the soup is strained through a fine chinois at least two or three times because part of this soup’s delight is that it’s as smooth as silk.

COLORADO CORN SOUP WITH CHANTERELLE MUSHROOMS, ASPARAGUS AND TARRAGON Serves 6 Ingredients: About 10 ears of corn (yielding 2 1/2 quarts kernels) 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock 1 pinch saffron 1-2 whole star anise 1/2 onion, diced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for sautéing garnishes 2 cups cream Salt and ground white pepper, to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste 3 tablespoons arrowroot powder (optional) 12 chanterelle mushrooms, to garnish 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves 18 asparagus tips 2 tarragon stems, leaves picked, to garnish

Colorado corn soup from Splendido at the Chateau

Directions: 1. Shuck the ears of corn and then cut the kernels off of the cobs.

Set the kernels and cobs aside.

2. In a pot, bring the chicken stock and saffron to a simmer. Simmer the corncobs with the star anise in the stock for 30 minutes, skimming off the foam as the cobs cook. Note: The saffron gives soup a deeper yellow color when the corn is pale.

Sweet Corn Splendido at The Chateau’s chef David Walford waits patiently until the Colorado corn comes in season so that he can create this smooth corn soup. In fact, Chef Walford won’t make or serve it unless it’s made with corn bought from the Edwards Farmers Market, where he and other chefs load up a truck each Saturday with basic ingredients including beets, peaches, melons, and the corn, which usually shows up mid- to late-July.

“It’s sort of old-fashioned to wait around for something to come in season, but it’s what we do,” says Walford. “It’s fun, psychologically, to wait, and it’s fun to create something special with the summer’s freshest ingredients.”

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Walford explains that corn gets starchy quickly after it’s picked, so it’s best to buy local corn and eat it right away, while it’s still the sweetest.

Walford advises only to use fresh corn if you plan on making this soup, which should have a final consistency that’s about as thick as cream. When cutting the kernels off of the cob, it’s important to get what he calls “all of the meat and good stuff from the ears” while avoiding the solid parts. Otherwise, the soup will be thin and insipid.

He was inspired to make a corn soup that he considered pure, smooth corn essence. He didn’t want it to be lumpy like porridge, and he didn’t want it to be tough like corn on the cob. But he wanted it to taste as fresh and sweet as

3. In another pot, over low heat, cook the onion in the butter until it is soft and translucent; don’t allow the onion to brown.

4. Strain the corncob broth through a fine-mesh strainer into the pot with the onion and then add the corn kernels. Bring to a bare simmer and cook for 30 minutes, skimming often.

5. Puree the soup using a blender and then strain it through a fine chinois, pressing hard on the solids. Pass the soup through the chinois twice more and then return it to a clean pot. Add the cream and bring the soup to a simmer. Season to taste with salt, pepper and cayenne.

6. At this point, the soup should be just a bit thicker than heavy cream. If it needs thickening, mix the arrowroot powder with just enough water to

make a thin paste, and then add a very small amount to the soup while whisking it and bringing it back to a simmer. Check the thickness again, and add a little more of the arrowroot mixture if needed.

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7. In a small pan over medium-low heat, sauté the chanterelles in a little butter and thyme until tender, about 5 minutes.

8. Blanch the asparagus tips in boiling water for 2 minutes and then shock them in an ice-water bath. Drain and dry well. In a small pan over mediumlow heat, sauté the asparagus in a little butter until tender, about 2 minutes.

9. Serve the soup in bowls garnished with a few sautéed chanterelles, 3 asparagus tips, and a pinch of tarragon leaves.

Colorado Peaches Salad is something that every aspiring home chef can create, and the Colorado peaches you’ll find at the Vail Farmers Market will make creating this summer salad an exciting endeavor. Health coach and founder of The Vail Diet, Kristina Sampson, offers this recipe for a hearty salad that can stand alone or serve as a starter.

“There’s nothing better than Colorado peaches,” says Sampson, “And I love this recipe because it also contains raw vegetables and protein — whether or not you choose to add meat.” After surviving a battle with cancer, Sampson pursued her passion for nutrition and became a holistic health coach who specializes in consulting for women who have had or who are going through breast cancer.

Sampson’s not alone as a fan of this salad’s kale, a nutrient-packed leafy vegetable that contains respectable quantities of iron and protein. And the quinoa that’s also in this salad is one of only a few plant foods known to be a complete protein. The Colorado peaches add a soft texture and a sweet flavor that pairs well with the locally made Alpine Avocado Vinaigrette salad dressing, which you can also purchase at the Vail Farmers Market.

Finally, the nuts sprinkled on top will offer a satisfying crunch.

This recipe begins with a visit to the farmers market and ends with enjoyment at your own table. Luckily, salads are easy to toss together. So if you’re the type of person who feels daunted by long, multistep recipes, then you’ll have no reason to fear this five-ingredient recipe for a salad that’s fresh, healthy and delicious.

VAIL FARMERS MARKET KALE SALAD Serves 2 Ingredients: 6 cups baby kale 1/4 cup Alpine Avocado dressing 1 Colorado peach, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1/4 cup slivered almonds or walnut pieces Directions: 1. Pour dressing over kale and massage it into leaves with your hands. Let stand approximately 10 minutes to allow kale to soften.

2. Toss in remaining ingredients.

Note: For added protein, this salad pairs well with 4 ounces of chicken or white fish.

Tips: Make recipe as is. If using nonorganic produce, wash well and wipe dry with a paper towel.

Kale and peaches are both included in the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen,” a list of the dozen types of produce that, when tested, typically have the highest concentration of pesticides on them. So use organic if possible. That said, a non-organic kale salad is better than no kale salad at all.

Use natural chicken with no added hormones or antibiotics, and fish with a low mercury level. Or skip the chicken or fish altogether and use nuts or seeds for added protein. Hemp hearts, or hemp seeds, are a healthy and delicious alternative for animal protein.

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can be purchased either in the store or on special order for home cooking.

“The initial idea behind this dish was to create something that spanned the seasons,” says Mountain Standard sous chef Chris Schmidt, who explains that the sunchokes and artichokes reflect the shift from winter to spring.

The dish then continues to morph as summer progresses, with the addition of sides and salads made from fresh farmers market ingredients.

Schmidt offers a tip to those who wish cook Colorado striped bass at home: Crispy skin is the key. He suggests first drying the skin with a paper towel and then cooking it, skin-side down, on a hot non-stick pan. Do 90 percent of the cooking on the skin side, adding pressure off and on to keep skin in contact with the pan, and then cook the remaining bit after flipping it over to ensure the beautiful golden-brown color and crisp outer layer that makes Colorado striped bass a pleasure to eat.

Colorado striped bass from Mountain Standard Photo by Anthony Thornton

COLORADO STRIPED BASS WITH CRUSHED SUNCHOKES, SMOKED ARTICHOKE PUREE, AND TOASTED HAZELNUTS Serves 4 Ingredients: Artichoke Puree 2 pounds artichoke hearts, small dice 1 fennel bulb, small dice 18 garlic cloves, rough chop 2 yellow onions, small dice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 lemon, juice only 4 quarts chicken stock 1/2 pound butter Directions:

Colorado Striped Bass Colorado striped bass is a regional staple that makes non-Coloradans envious. With its light flavor and smooth texture, striped bass can be the highlight of a perfect summer meal eaten outdoors on a patio, or indoors at Vail’s Mountain Standard, where it’s served with various seasonal sides ranging 104

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from sunchokes and artichokes in the spring to potatoes later in the summer.

Plus, Colorado striped bass is a protein choice that locals can feel good about. In a land-locked state, it’s a boon to buy and eat fish that’s not trucked or flown in from the coast.

Denver’s Seattle Fish Company supplies Mountain Standard’s sustainably farmed striped bass and also supplies CUT in Edwards, where fish from the same source in Colorado’s San Luis Valley

In a large bowl, combine everything but the lemon juice, chicken stock, and butter. Toss thoroughly. Place in a smoker with hickory chips for 1 hour.

Remove from the smoker; add smoked ingredients to a large saucepot along with the butter. Cook over low heat until the onions are translucent and tender. Add the chicken stock and lemon juice. Bring to a low simmer and cook until the artichoke hearts are very soft. Puree smooth and adjust seasoning with salt and more lemon.

HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE: Ingredients: 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts 1 cup lemon juice 1 shallot

2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons salt 2 cups olive oil Directions: Combine everything but the olive oil in a Vitamix; blend on high until thoroughly combined and smooth. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Adjust seasoning with salt.

CRUSHED SUNCHOKES: Ingredients: 1 pound sunchokes, washed with skin on 3 pounds butter 12 each garlic cloves 6 sprigs thyme 6 sprigs rosemary 1/2 cup our cream 1 cup scallions, sliced thin into rounds 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock Directions: 1. In a large saucepot, combine the cleaned sunchokes, butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary. Cook over very low heat until the sunchokes are soft and cooked through.

Strain the sunchokes from the butter (reserve the butter).

2. In a large sauté pan, add 1/2 cup of the reserved butter and the scallions; cook over medium heat until tender. Add in the sunchokes and smash with the back of a spoon or fork. Once smashed, season with salt and pepper, and deglaze pan with the stock. Add the sour cream and stir to combine. Keep warm.

To Finish and Serve: 4 striped bass fillets (6 oz. each) 4 cups crushed sunchokes 1 cup artichoke puree 1/4 cup hazelnut vinaigrette 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts 1 bulb fennel, shaved thin 1/4 cup parsley leaves 1/4 cup tarragon leaves Directions: 1. Pat the skin of the fish dry with a paper towel, season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper.

2. In large sauté pan, heat a thin layer of blended oil; once hot, add the fish skin side down (if the pan is not big enough to fit all of the bass, then cook in batches).

Cook the fish 90 percent of the way on the skin side, occasionally pressing down on the fish to make sure the skin is making contact with the pan and getting crispy.

3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the fennel, hazelnuts, parsley and

tarragon with the vinaigrette.

Divide the puree, sunchokes and salad amongst four plates and top each with a cooked piece of bass.

Peas & Carrots Fresh peas and carrots are farmers market favorites, and chef Kelly Liken puts them to use in an unexpected desert that’ll make you smile with its bright colors and smooth, sweet taste. With “fresh seasonal fare” as one of the restaurant’s taglines, it’s not surprising that the Kelly Liken crew scours the Vail Farmers Market for the freshest ingredients. They spend all day on Sunday at the market with a dolly and haul cases of produce back to the restaurant for use throughout the week.

“Every season is exciting at Kelly Liken because we are constantly changing things up to reflect what’s fresh, but summer is special,” says chef Kelly Liken. “On Sunday nights in the summer, we throw away the big fancy menu and cook straight from what we bought at the market that day. Every

“On Sunday nights in the summer, we throw away the big fancy menu and cook straight from what we bought at the market that day.” week is different, and a great surprise.”

Restaurant Kelly Liken’s weekly Summer Harvest Sunday Supper series kicks off mid-June with live jazz to top off the evening. The Tony Gulizia Band will perform bossa nova, jazz, and samba-style music every Sunday throughout the series, along with other special guests in collaboration with the Vail Jazz Foundation.

Expect to see the Peas & Carrots dessert on the menu at Restaurant Kelly Liken this summer. This dessert was originally conceived in the early part of the season when a lot of fruit had not yet ripened. Chef Liken wanted to create something that used the natural sweetness of vegetables in an exciting way, and this dessert was born. The dessert’s bright green and orange colors make it visually attractive, and the smooth, creamy texture of the English pea anglaise is one of its highlights.

PEAS & CARROTS DESSERT Serves 6-8 Brown Butter Financier: 1/2 pound butter, cut into cubes 3 tablespoons cream 1 1/4 cup almond flour 3/4 cup flour 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 8 egg whites Pinch of salt Directions: 1. To make brown butter, heat a thick-bottomed skillet on medium heat. Add the butter and cream whisking frequently; once melted, the butter will foam up a bit, then subside. Watch carefully as lightly browned specks begin to form at the bottom of the pan. Smell the butter — it should have a nutty aroma; when it does, remove from heat.

2. Stir almond flour, wheat flour and powdered sugar for 30 seconds in the bowl of a standing mixer to evenly incorporate. Add egg whites in all at once; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in cooled brown butter (cooled, but still liquid); beat on medium high speed for 3 minutes.

3. Pour into greased or parchmentlined 9 x 12 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown and set.

CARROT MARMALADE: Ingredients: 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup carrot juice 1/2 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup sugar (divided in half) 1 pound grated carrots Zest of 2 oranges 1 teaspoon pectin Directions: 1. In a medium saucepan, add water, carrot juice, vinegar, lemon juice, honey and 1/4 cup of the sugar.

Heat until sugar is dissolved.

2. Stir in carrots and orange zest.

Cook until carrots are tender and slightly translucent.

3. In a small bowl, whisk pectin and 1/4 cup sugar until combined, stir into carrot mixture. Cook until slightly thickened.

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Peas & carrots dessert from Restaurant Kelly Liken Photo by Anthony Thornton

4. Pour into glass container and store in refrigerator; marmalade will thicken as it cools.

PEA ANGLAISE: 1 cup cream 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped and seeded 3 egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup English peas (blanched and shocked in ice water) 1 tablespoon milk Directions: 1. In a saucepan, heat cream and vanilla until simmering; remove from heat.

2. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar; pour half of hot cream onto the yolks, whisking continually.

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3. Slowly whisk this egg yolk and cream mixture back into the saucepan.

Return pan to low heat and stir with wooden spoon until thickened.

4. Strain anglaise and cool.

5. Puree peas and milk in blender, strain.

6. Whisk pureed peas into the anglaise.

CANDIED PEAS: Ingredients: 1 cup simple syrup 1 cup peas (blanched and shocked in ice water) Directions: Soak blanched peas in cold simple syrup overnight. Strain.

To Finish and Serve: Spoon two tablespoons anglaise onto serving dish; place a slice of financier in anglaise, and top with marmalade and candied peas. Serve with your favorite vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce if desired. Chef Liken serves this dessert with a carrot sorbet and brown butter caramel.

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VAIL LIFESTYLE TEQUILA TASTING Vail Lifestyle magazine hosted a tequila tasting at Maya in The Westin Riverfront Resort in Avon. Tasting through a series of tequilas provided by Herradura, guests enjoyed music, snacks and conversation.

clockwise from top left: Several Herradura tequilas were on offer; Eric Burgund and Susan Watt; Mark Bricklin and Patrick Connolly; Afton Groepper and Susan Ludlow; Maureen Burks, Ron Byrne, Cristina Byrne, Barbara Scrivens and Gina Dizon; guests at the party; Kevin Heinz and Upside.

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clockwise from top left: Hong Kong Nights performers; Doug Green, Jay Hynes, Tsu Wolin-Brown, Stuart and Becka Green, Linda Pancratz; Lawrence and Patricia Harrington, Russell and Allison Molina; Kay Chester, Allison Molina and Nan Howlett; Sally O’Laughlin Tom and Susan Washing; Rachel Keith, Alec Mauro, Danny Travers, Colin Green, Colby Wilson, Matt Calarco, Taylor Washing, Lizzy Pancratz.

HONG KONG NIGHTS In what’s become an annual event, the Edwards Interfaith Chapel and Center for Community held Hong Kong Nights, a fundraiser that gave guests a cultural mix of opera, fine foods, art and camaraderie. The proceeds from the event benefit the Edwards Interfaith Chapel, which houses seven religious denominations that share the space while respecting different customs and beliefs.

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JUNE JUNE 26 BEAVER CREEK RODEO AT TRAER CREEK Bronco and bull ridin', mutton bustin', barrel racin', barbecue eatin' and all the rest. 5 p.m. Rodeo grounds behind Chapel Square, Avon beavercreek.com 970.754.4636 JUNE 27-29 EAGLE FLIGHT DAYS Learn how “the West was fun” with a parade, bike races, talent show, baby and pet contests and pie bake-off in the Old West meets the new in Eagle. June 27 evening to noon June 29 Eagle Town Park, Eagle

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Townofeagle.org 970.328.6354 JUNE 27 FAC Friday Afternoon Club

WITH JAZZ GUITARIST JOHN PIZZARELLI, BRAVO! Vail Renowned

unwinds at the top of Vail Mountain

jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli joins conductor

with live music by Town Calvary, lawn

Jeff Tyzik and the entire symphony to

games, food and drink specials. 5 to 8

open the Bravo! season with classics by

p.m. Top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola in

George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and

Lionshead, Vail. vail.com 970.754.8245.

Great American Songbook favorites.

JUNE 27-29 VAIL ARTS FESTIVAL The festival celebrates its 30th anniversary as Lionshead Village becomes a sea of creativity

6 p.m. Gerald Ford Amphitheatre, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JUNE 28 VAIL KIDS ADVENTURE CLUB

with 100 artists showcasing and selling

Free games, educational activities

original paintings, drawings, wood, glass,

and presentations for the whole family

jewelry, sculpture, photography and more.

enhance your summer hankering for

Plus children’s activities and games. Free.

adventure. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lionshead, Vail

JUNE 27 DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

vailkidsadventureclub.com 970.926.5855

JULIE SHELTON

JUNE 28 MINTURN MARKET The charming town of Minturn becomes a sea of vendors offering fresh produce, breakfast and lunch snacks, original artwork, clothing and gifts every Saturday throughout the summer. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Minturn minturnmarket.org JUNE 28 EDWARDS FARMERS MARKET An old-fashioned market featuring fruits, veggies, meats, cheese and a selection of hand-crafted gifts. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Edwards edwardsfarmersmarket.com JUNE 28 BEFORE THE MUSIC, BRAVO! Vail Speaker Richard J. Agee of Colorado College discusses “Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy to the Ninth Sympony.” 5 p.m. Moroles Sculpture Garden near For Amphitheater, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JUNE 28 DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, BRAVO! Vail The powerful force of multiple instruments reverberates off of the Rocky Mountain peaks as the orchestra plays Beethoven’s 9th. 6 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JUNE 29 VAIL FARMERS MARKET & ART FESTIVAL Tasty treats, fresh produce and artwork fill Vail Village. Also, visit the tent at Solaris from 12-3 p.m. for free live jazz music courtesy of the Vail Jazz Festival. 10 a.m. to

JULY JULY 1 RICH ROBINSON HOT SUMMER NIGHTS FREE CONCERT SERIES The guitarist and songwriter from The Black Crowes brings his rock stylings to this free singersongwriter performance guaranteed to bring out everyone you know in the valley. Food and drink specials from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rain or shine. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:30 p.m.

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail vvf.org JULY 1 CHAMBER DALLAS, BRAVO! VAIL FREE CONCERT SERIES Members of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra play Dvorak and Arensky selections. 1 p.m. Vail Interfaith Chapel bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 1 BRAVO! VAIL LITTLE LISTENERS Children and families are welcome to a free lesson in orchestra music with members of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, including instrument petting zoo. 2 p.m. Town of Vail Public Library bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 1 DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHAMBER MUSIC, BRAVO! Vail Members of the orchestra play Gershwin and Joplin chamber jazz 6 p.m. Vail Mountain School, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700

JULY 1 HERMAN’S HERMITS STARRING PETER NOONE The lead singer of the legendary sixties pop band performs classics like “I’m into Something Good” and “Mrs. Brown.” 8 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek vvf.org 970.845.8497 JULY 2 BRAVO! VAIL LITTLE LISTENERS Children and families are welcome to a free lesson in orchestra music with members of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, including instrument petting zoo. 1 p.m. Gypsum Public Library bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 2 THE TRAVELIN MCCOURYS FEATURING BILL NERSHI WITH CHAIN STATION, FREE VAIL SUMMER BLUEGRASS SERIES The Vail Summer Bluegrass Series is free with ticket sales for preferred seats 5 p.m. The Arrabelle at Vail Square, Lionshead, Vail Vailbluegrass.com JULY 2 HOLLYWOOD FILM SCORE CLASSICS, BRAVO! Vail The Dallas Symphony Orchestra plays famous scores by Strauss, Williams and more from films like “Indiana Jones” and “Jaws” 6 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 3 BRAVO! VAIL FREE CONCERT SERIES Evans Choir, directed by Catherine Sailer performs Faure’s Requiem 1 p.m. Vail

3:30 p.m. Meadow Drive in Vail Village vailfarmersmarket.com 970.401.3320 JUNE 29 JAZZ AT KELLY LIKEN The Vail Jazz Festival brings local icon Tony Gulizia and a guest artist to Kelly Liken Restaurant for live music to enjoy with Kelly’s highly touted seasonal cuisine.

8:30-11 p.m. Kelly Liken Restaurant, Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.0175 JUNE 29 DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The powerful force of multiple instruments reverberates off of the Rocky Mountain peaks as the orchestra plays Ravel’s Bolero 6 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JUNE 29 – JULY 6 VAIL LACROSSE SHOOTOUT This huge invitational tournament brings elite men’s and women’s teams from throughout the U.S. and beyond to compete in Vail, Avon and Edwards with the final games at Gerald Ford Park in Vail. Vaillacrosse.com JUNE 30 DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The powerful force of multiple instruments reverberates off of the Rocky Mountain peaks as the orchestra plays Copland and Barber 6 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700

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Interfaith Chapel bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 3 BEAVER CREEK RODEO AT TRAER

BEAVER CREEK Beaver Creek Village brings fun for the whole family with food booths and free

Edwards edwardsfarmersmarket.com JULY 5 MUSIC ON THE MOVE, BRAVO! Vail

CREEK Don your cowboy boots and bring the

kids zone outdoor bouncy houses and activities.

Free live music makes its way around town for

family to witness bronco and bull ridin’, mutton

Concert by three-time Grammy nominee Pat

free listening, spontaneous dance-offs and

bustin’ barrel racin’, barbecue eatin’ and all the

Green at 8 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

general ear candy inspiration. Golden Pick

rest – also pony rides and face painting for the

12 to 10 p.m. Beaver Creek beavercreek.com

Bluegrass Band. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Lionshead and

kids. 5 p.m. Rodeo grounds behind Chapel Square, Avon beavercreek.com 970.754.4636

JULY 4 FAC Friday Afternoon Club unwinds at the top of Vail Mountain with live music by Hard

Beaver Creek bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 5 JOSHUA BELL RETURNS, THE

Scrabble, lawn games, food and drink specials.

PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA, BRAVO!

Jazz @ Vail Square Renowned jazz guitar duo

5 to 8 p.m. Top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola in

Vail The revered violinist performs Bruch and

open up the 20th anniversary Vail Jazz Festival’s

Lionshead, Vail. vail.com 970.754.8245.

Tchaikovsky as Cristian Macelaru conducts.

JULY 3 FRANK VIGNOLA & VINNY RAINIOLO,

Jazz @ Vail Square series with a humor-infused

JULY 5 VAIL KIDS ADVENTURE CLUB Free games,

6 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700

performance covering everything from

educational activities and presentations for the

Gershwin to Simon & Garfunkel. 6-8 p.m.

whole family enhance your summer hankering

Lionshead, Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.6146

for adventure. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lionshead, Vail

FESTIVAL The streets of Vail Village are filled

vailkidsadventureclub.com 970.926.5855

wall-to-wall with delicious smells of crepes and

JULY 4 PATRIOTIC CONCERT Never will you be so instilled with American glory than listening to the

JULY 5 MINTURN MARKET The charming

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barbecue, colorful displays of fresh produce from

thundering harmonies of the Dallas Symphony

town of Minturn becomes a sea of vendors

Colorado’s Western Slope and unique and original

Orchestra reverberating off the Rocky Mountains.

offering fresh produce, breakfast and lunch

works of art. Also, visit the tent at Solaris from 12-3

Gates 12:30 p.m., Show 2 p.m. Gerald R. Ford

snacks, original artwork, clothing and gifts

p.m. for free live jazz music courtesy of the Vail Jazz

Amphitheater, Vail 970.476.2918 vail.com

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Festival. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meadow Drive in

JULY 4 VAIL AMERICA DAYS Celebrate the

a.m. – 2 p.m. Minturn minturnmarket.org

Vail Village vailfarmersmarket.com 970.401.3320

JULY 5 EDWARDS FARMERS MARKET An old-

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America Days Parade from Golden Peak to

fashioned farmers market featuring Colorado’s

Free live music makes its way around town

Lionshead, 10 a.m. to noon, live music in

freshest hand-picked fruits and vegetables,

for free listening, spontaneous dance-offs

Solaris beginning at noon and fireworks over

also an assortment of fresh meats and cheeses

and general ear candy inspiration. Golden

Golden Peak at dusk. Vailamericadays.com

and a selection of hand-crafted gifts. Look for

Pick Bluegrass Band. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Vail

Fourth of July with the world-famous Vail

JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION AT

the tents every Saturday. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Village bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 6 THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA, BRAVO! Vail Conductor Donald Runnicies leads powerful renditions of Mozart’s Symphony No. 36 and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. 6 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 6 JAZZ AT KELLY LIKEN The Vail Jazz Festival brings local icon Tony Gulizia and a guest artist to Kelly Liken Restaurant for live music to enjoy with Kelly’s highly touted seasonal cuisine. 8:30-11 p.m. Kelly Liken Restaurant, Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.0175 JULY 7 THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA,

The Plaza in Beaver Creek • 970.949.4321 www.hookedbc.com

BRAVO! Vail Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott leads the charge in Brahms Symphony No. 3, Britten and Mozart. 6 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 8 CHAMBER PHILADELPHIA, BRAVO! Vail Free Concert Series Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra perform Beethoven’s Trio in C major on cello. 1 p.m. Vail Interfaith Chapel bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 8 VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS, BRAVO! Vail Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott and violinist David Kim lead members of the Philadelphia Orchestra in Vivaldi and Bach. 6 p.m. Donovan Pavilion, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 8 BIG SAM’S FUNKY NATION, HOT SUMMER NIGHTS FREE CONCERT SERIES Nationally recognized artists play world-class, high-energy shows bringing out everyone you know in the valley. Seats and lawn space are available on a first-come, first serve basis. Food and

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drink specials from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rain or shine. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:30 p.m.

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail vvf.org

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JULY 8 DIAVOLO PRESENTS ARCHITECTURE IN MOTION Diavolo’s art in motion includes acrobatics, gymnastics, hip-hop and contemporary dance, demonstrating the relationship between the environment and the human body. The movements illustrate fear, danger, the human struggle, faith and love. 8 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek vvf.org 970.845.8497 JULY 8 MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Sprawl out with a blanket and lawn chairs on the back lawn behind McCoys for a free showing of “Frozen” on the big screen under the stars.

8:15 p.m. Beaver Creek beavercreek.com JULY 9 SETH WALKER, BEAVER CREEK MUSIC EXPERIENCE SERIES Grab your lawn chair or blanket for this Wednesday night tradition of free live music to enjoy with the entire family. No outside alcohol allowed. 6 p.m. Centennial Park, Beaver Creek beavercreek.com JULY 9 DISNEY FANTASIA: BRAVO! Vail The Philadelphia Orchestra plays a thunderous set including “Pomp and Circumstance and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 as the cartoon plays in the backdrop.

8 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 10 PETER AND THE WOLF, BRAVO! Vail The Philadelphia Orchestra performs this free family concert featuring numbers

by Mozart, Ibert and Prokofiev. 10:30 a.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 10 BEAVER CREEK RODEO AT TRAER CREEK Don your cowboy boots and bring the family to witness bronco and bull ridin’, mutton bustin’ barrel racin’, barbecue eatin’ and all the rest – also pony rides and face painting for the kids. 5 p.m. Rodeo grounds behind Chapel Square, Avon beavercreek.com 970.754.4636 CHAMBER PHILADELPHIA, BRAVO! Vail Free Concert Series Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra perform Shubert and Brahms on piano and viola. 1 p.m. Vail Interfaith Chapel bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 10 FLAMENCO FUSION, BRAVO! Vail Get ready to dance to Tito del Barrio Malaga. Flamenco! 6 p.m. Nottingham Park, Avon bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 10 PONCHO SANCHEZ & HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND, Jazz @ Vail Square The Grammy-winning conguero returns to Vail with fiery, danceable rhythms 6-8 p.m.

Lionshead, Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.6146 JULY 10 BONFIRE DUB, SHOWDOWN TOWN FREE CONCERT SERIES It’s a live music

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lawn party for the whole family, bringing out everyone in town with free rockin’ tunes from

Amphitheater, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 12 EDWARDS FARMERS MARKET An old-

regionally and nationally acclaimed artists.

fashioned farmers market featuring Colorado’s

The ultimate social summer evening picnic.

freshest hand-picked fruits and vegetables,

6:30 p.m. Eagle Town Park, Eagle vvf.org

also an assortment of fresh meats and cheeses

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and a selection of hand-crafted gifts. Look

Children and families are welcome to a free

for the tents every Saturday. 9 a.m. – 1:30

lesson in orchestra music with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, including

p.m. Edwards edwardsfarmersmarket.com JULY 12 MINTURN MARKET The charming

instrument petting zoo. 2 p.m. Avon Public

town of Minturn becomes a sea of vendors

Library bravovail.org 877.812.5700

offering fresh produce, breakfast and lunch

JULY 11 FAC Friday Afternoon Club unwinds at the top of Vail Mountain with live music by The Alitones, lawn games, food and drink specials.

5 to 8 p.m. Top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead, Vail. vail.com 970.754.8245

snacks, original artwork, clothing and gifts every Saturday throughout the summer. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Minturn minturnmarket.org JULY 12 MUSIC ON THE MOVE, BRAVO! Vail Free live music makes its way around town for

JULY 11 THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA,

free listening, spontaneous dance-offs and

BRAVO! Vail Conductor Yannick Nezet-

general ear candy inspiration. Confluence

Seguin leads Beethoven’s Erioca, Symphony

Saxophone Quartet. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Lionshead

No. 3 and Strauss. 6 p.m. Gerald R. Ford

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JULY 12 THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA, BRAVO! Vail Pianist Helene Grimaud steps in for a riveting rendition of Brahms’ Concerto No. 1 and Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances. 6 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 12 VAIL KIDS ADVENTURE CLUB FREE GAMES, educational activities and presentations for the whole family enhance your summer hankering for adventure. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lionshead, Vail vailkidsadventureclub.com 970.926.5855 JULY 13 VAIL FARMERS MARKET & ART FESTIVAL The streets of Vail Village are filled wall-to-wall with delicious smells of crepes and barbecue, colorful displays of fresh produce from Colorado’s Western Slope and unique and original works of art. Also, visit the tent at Solaris from 12-3 p.m. for free live jazz music courtesy of the Vail Jazz Festival.

10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meadow Drive in Vail Village vailfarmersmarket.com 970.401.3320 JULY 13 TREK TO TABLE Take a 9-mile, guided hike on Beaver Creek and Arrowhead enjoying breakfast, lunch and après from Zach’s Cabin, Beano’s Cabin and Allies Cabin. 8 a.m. Beaver Creek beavercreek.com 970.748.5951 JULY 13 MUSIC ON THE MOVE, BRAVO! Vail Free live music makes its way around town for free listening, spontaneous dance-offs and general ear candy inspiration. Confluence Saxophone Quartet. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Vail Village bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 13 VAIL VILLAGE CRUISER CRAWL Meet new friends and cruise the village on two wheels with a five-mile route with stops for libations at The Fitz, Atwater on Gore Creek and Vail Chophouse. 3-6 p.m. The Fitz, Manor Vail 970.343.6115 JULY 13 27TH ANNUAL GALA, BRAVO! Vail Dinner, dancing and silent auction brings for a lively evening themed with “All that Jazz.” 5:30 p.m. Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Avon bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 13 JAZZ AT KELLY LIKEN The Vail Jazz Festival brings local icon Tony Gulizia and a guest artist to Kelly Liken Restaurant for live music to enjoy with Kelly’s highly touted seasonal cuisine. 8:30-11 p.m. Kelly Liken Restaurant, Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.0175 JULY 14 RHYTHMS AND RESONANCES, BRAVO! Vail Third Coast Percussion plays a striking set covering Condon’s “Fractalia 7:30 p.m. Edwards Interfaith Chapel & Community Center, Edwards bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 15 BRAVO! VAIL LITTLE LISTENERS Children and families are welcome to a free lesson in orchestra music with members of Third Coast Percussion, including instrument petting zoo. 2 p.m. Town of Vail Public

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JULY 15 GRAVITY, BRAVO! Vail Third Coast Percussion performs powerful renditions of Reich, Miki and more.

1 p.m. Vail Interfaith Chapel, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 15 8150 URBAN DANCE CHALLENGE, Hot Summer Nights Free Concert Series World-class hip-hop and break dancing is sure to bring out everyone you know in the valley. Seats and lawn space are available on a firstcome, first serve basis. Food and drink specials from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rain or shine. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:30 p.m.

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail vvf.org JULY 15 NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC, BRAVO! Vail Violinist Kerry McDermott and members of the Philharmonic perform Beethoven and Schubert.

6 p.m. Donovan Pavilion, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 15 MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Sprawl out with a blanket and lawn chairs on the back lawn behind McCoys for a free showing of “Despicable Me 2” on the big screen under the stars. 8:15 p.m. Beaver Creek beavercreek.com JULY 16 BRAVO! VAIL LITTLE LISTENERS Children and families are welcome to a free lesson in orchestra music with members of Third Coast Percussion, including instrument petting zoo. 1 p.m. Gypsum Public Library bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 16 PETER ROWAN BLUEGRASS BAND WITH THUNDER AND RAIN, FREE VAIL SUMMER BLUEGRASS SERIES The Vail Summer Bluegrass Series is free with ticket sales for preferred seats 5 p.m. The Arrabelle at Vail Square, Lionshead, Vail vailbluegrass.com JULY 16 THE SCIENCE BEHIND SOUND, BRAVO! Vail Third Coast Percussion leads this education tutorial about how sound is made and delivered. 6 p.m.

Walking Mountain Science Center, Avon bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 16 STRING TRIO SOIREE, BRAVO! Vail This intimate soiree features numbers

by Bach, Martinu, Beethoven and O’Conner 6 p.m. Martin Residence, Edwards bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 16 LAO TIZER, BEAVER CREEK MUSIC EXPERIENCE SERIES Grab your lawn chair or blanket for this Wednesday night tradition of free live music to enjoy with the entire family. No outside alcohol allowed. 6 p.m. Beaver Creek Plaza, Beaver Creek beavercreek.com

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JULY 17 BEAVER CREEK RODEO AT TRAER CREEK Don your cowboy boots and bring the family to witness bronco and bull ridin’, mutton bustin’ barrel racin’, barbecue eatin’ and all the rest – also pony rides and face painting for the kids. 5 p.m. Rodeo grounds behind Chapel Square, Avon beavercreek.com 970.754.4636 JULY 17 BRIAN REGAN COMEDY TOUR The stand-up comedian has been on The Late Show with David Letterman 26 times and had a talent for making every day, relatable situations absolutely hilarious. 8 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek vvf.org 970.845.8497 JULY 17 TONY DESARE & THE TONY DESARE QUARTET New York’s young up-and-coming jazz pianist is an award-winning songwriter who puts his style stamp on everything from American Songbook classics to Prince. 6-8 p.m. Lionshead, Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.6146

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JULY 17 AUSTERITY MEASURES, BRAVO! Vail Third Coast Percussion performs Andres, De May and Skidmore. 1 p.m. Vail Interfaith Chapel, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 17 RUSTY WRIGHT BAND, SHOWDOWN

town of Minturn becomes a sea of vendors

Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 19 BRAVO! Vail After Dark Third Coast

offering fresh produce, breakfast and lunch

Percussion gets the jive going into

TOWN FREE CONCERT SERIES It’s a live

snacks, original artwork, clothing and gifts

the night. 8:30 p.m. Vail Ale House,

music lawn party for the whole family, bringing

every Saturday throughout the summer. 9

out everyone in town with free rockin’ tunes

a.m. – 2 p.m. Minturn minturnmarket.org

from regionally and nationally acclaimed artists.

JULY 19 MUSIC ON THE MOVE, BRAVO! Vail

Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 20 MUSIC ON THE MOVE, BRAVO! Vail Free live music makes its way around

The ultimate social summer evening picnic.

Free live music makes its way around town

town for free listening, spontaneous dance-

6:30 p.m. Eagle Town Park, Eagle vvf.org

for free listening, spontaneous dance-offs

offs and general ear candy inspiration.

and general ear candy inspiration. Bagpiper

Bagpiper Doug Reichlin. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

JULY 18 BRAVO! VAIL LITTLE LISTENERS Children and families are welcome to a free

Doug Reichlin 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Lionshead and

lesson in orchestra music with members

Beaver Creek bravovail.org 877.812.5700

Vail Village bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 20 JAZZ AT KELLY LIKEN The Vail Jazz

JULY 19 VAIL KIDS ADVENTURE CLUB

Festival brings local icon Tony Gulizia and a

instrument petting zoo. 2 p.m. Avon Public

Free games, educational activities

guest artist to Kelly Liken Restaurant for live

Library bravovail.org 877.812.5700

and presentations for the whole family

music to enjoy with Kelly’s highly touted

enhance your summer hankering for

seasonal cuisine. 8:30-11 p.m. Kelly Liken

of Third Coast Percussion, including

JULY 18 NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC, BRAVO! Vail Violinist Midori leads the Philharmonic

adventure. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lionshead, Vail

and plays Tchaikovsky, Nielsen, Grieg and

vailkidsadventureclub.com 970.926.5855

Liszt. 6 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater,

JULY 20 VAIL FARMERS MARKET & ART

Restaurant, Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.0175 JULY 21 BRAVO! VAIL LITTLE LISTENERS Children and families are welcome to a free

FESTIVAL The streets of Vail Village are filled

lesson in orchestra music with members

wall-to-wall with delicious smells of crepes

of the Sphere Ensemble, including

Vail Mountain with live music by Bluegrass &

and barbecue, colorful displays of fresh

instrument petting zoo. 2 p.m. Eagle Public

Bloodies, lawn games, food and drink specials.

produce from Colorado’s Western Slope and

5 to 8 p.m. Top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola

unique and original works of art. Also, visit

in Lionshead, Vail. vail.com 970.754.8245.

the tent at Solaris from 12-3 p.m. for free live

BRAVO! Vail Conductor Alan Gilbert and Oboe

jazz music courtesy of the Vail Jazz Festival.

player Liang Wang leads the Philharmonic

fashioned farmers market featuring Colorado’s

10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meadow Drive in Vail

in Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet and

freshest hand-picked fruits and vegetables,

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numbers by Strauss. 6 p.m. Gerald R. Ford

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also an assortment of fresh meats and cheeses

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and a selection of hand-crafted gifts. Look

BRAVO! Vail Pianist Yefim Bronfman leads

for the tents every Saturday. 9 a.m. – 1:30

the Philharmonic in Beethoven’s Emperor.

TOVEY This intimate evening soiree with

p.m. Edwards edwardsfarmersmarket.com

6 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater,

the pianist is catered by The Left Bank

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in the original Disney World qualifier.

6 p.m. Krasnow Residence, Cordillera

regionally and nationally acclaimed artists.

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6:30 p.m. Eagle Town Park, Eagle vvf.org JULY 24 MARCIA BALL, JAZZ @ VAIL SQUARE

JULY 26 HAYDN AND WEBER SOIREE,

JULY 21 DOVER QUARTET, BRAVO! Vail The Quartet explores music by Mendelssohn and

BRAVO! Vail Dover Quartet meets for

Beethoven 7:30 p.m. Brush Creek Pavilion,

The 20th anniversary season of the Vail Jazz

Soiree III with Stephen Williamson 6 p.m.

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Festival continues with southern blues singer/

Amanda Precourt Residence, Lake Creek,

JULY 22 MARCH FOURTH MARCHING BAND, HOT SUMMER NIGHTS FREE CONCERT SERIES Nationally recognized artists play world-class, high-energy shows bringing out

pianist Marcia Ball delivering rollicking tunes with her talented quartet. 6-8 p.m.

Lionshead, Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.6146 JULY 25 FAC Friday Afternoon Club unwinds

Edwards bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 26 MINTURN MARKET The charming town of Minturn becomes a sea of vendors offering fresh produce, breakfast and lunch

everyone you know in the valley. Seats and lawn

at the top of Vail Mountain with live music

snacks, original artwork, clothing and gifts

space are available on a first-come, first serve

by The Upside with Kevin Heinz, lawn

every Saturday throughout the summer. 9

basis. Food and drink specials from 5:30 to 6:30

games, food and drink specials. 5 to 8

p.m. Rain or shine. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:30

p.m. Top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola in

p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail vvf.org JULY 22 BARTOK AND REICH, BRAVO! Vail

Lionshead, Vail. vail.com 970.754.8245.

JULY 25 RUSSIAN CLASSICS, BRAVO! Vail

a.m. – 2 p.m. Minturn minturnmarket.org JULY 26 EDWARDS FARMERS MARKET An oldfashioned farmers market featuring Colorado’s freshest hand-picked fruits and vegetables,

Third Coast Percussion performs Bartok’s

New York Philharmonic plays Shostakovich,

also an assortment of fresh meats and cheeses

Sonata and Reich’s Sextet. 6 p.m. Donovan

Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky and Rachimaninoff.

and a selection of hand-crafted gifts. Look

Pavilion, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700

6 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater,

for the tents every Saturday. 9 a.m. – 1:30

JULY 22 MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Sprawl out with a blanket and lawn chairs on the

Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 25 ALISON KRAUSS & UNION The Grammy

p.m. Edwards edwardsfarmersmarket.com JULY 26 MUSIC ON THE MOVE, BRAVO!

back lawn behind McCoys for a free showing

Award-winning singer-songwriter returns to

Vail Free live music makes its way around

of “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”

Beaver Creek with energetic five-piece band,

town for free listening, spontaneous dance-

on the big screen under the stars. 8:15

Union Station. 8 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts

offs and general ear candy inspiration. Pan

p.m. Beaver Creek beavercreek.com

Center, Beaver Creek vvf.org 970.845.8497

Association. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Lionshead and

JULY 23 AMERICAN FAVORITES, BRAVO! Vail

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New York Philharmonic charms with classics

TOURNAMENT Families and children

by Gershwin, Copland, Grof and more. 6

of all ages are welcome to try their skills

Beaver Creek bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 26 VAIL KIDS ADVENTURE CLUB Free games, educational activities and

p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 23 LINCOLN DURHAM, BEAVER CREEK MUSIC EXPERIENCE SERIES Grab your lawn chair or blanket for this Wednesday night tradition of free live music to enjoy with the entire family. No outside alcohol allowed.

6 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek beavercreek.com JULY 23 DOVER QUARTET, BRAVO! Vail The Quartet performs numbers

by Schubert and Shostakovich. 7:30 p.m. Gypsum Town Hall, Gypsum bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 24 BEETHOVEN AND BEACH, BRAVO! Vail Dover Quartet play a free show featuring Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 3 and Beach’s Piano Quintet. 1 p.m. Vail Interfaith Chapel, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 24 NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC BROADWAY NIGHT, BRAVO! Vail The Philharmonic visits the music of Frank Loessert. 6 p.m.

Bol has Vail’s only late night kitchen!

Serving food until 1 am, 5 days a week.

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 24 THE COUNTRY MUSIC PROJECT, SHOWDOWN TOWN FREE CONCERT SERIES It’s a live music lawn party for the whole family, bringing out everyone in town with free rockin’ tunes from

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presentations for the whole family

BRAVO! Vail Le Train Bleu and Calder

regionally and nationally acclaimed artists.

enhance your summer hankering for

Quartet perform the music of Ravel and

The ultimate social summer evening picnic.

adventure. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lionshead, Vail

Rouse 7:30 p.m. Donovan Pavilion,

6:30 p.m. Eagle Town Park, Eagle vvf.org

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Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700

JULY 26 LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND,

out with a blanket and lawn chairs on the back

of-a-kind, renowned singer-songwriter regales

lawn behind McCoys for a free showing of “The

audiences with his unique fusion of country,

Smurfs 2” on the big screen under the stars.

swing and jazz. 8 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts

8:15 p.m. Beaver Creek beavercreek.com

Center, Beaver Creek vvf.org 970.845.8497 JULY 26 BRAVO! VAIL AFTER DARK The

JULY 30 SILVER OAK & TWOMEY SERIES, BRAVO! Vail Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott

AUGUST AUG. 1 FAC Friday Afternoon Club unwinds at the top of Vail Mountain with live music by Town Calvary, lawn games, food and drink specials.

5 to 8 p.m. Top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola

Calder Quartet plays a free show late-night

plays Haydn and Wuorinen while guitarist

8 p.m. Crazy Mountain Brewing Company,

James Moore performs Harrison, Zorn and

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Polansky 7:30 p.m. Donovan Pavilion,

BRAVO! Vail Soiree IV brings harp, flute

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and viola for live songs by Bruce, Bach,

JULY 27 VAIL FARMERS MARKET & ART

in Lionshead, Vail. vail.com 970.754.8245.

AUG. 1 THE FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST,

JULY 30 THE CRANE WIVES, BEAVER CREEK

Debussy and D’Rivera. Brownstein and

wall-to-wall with delicious smells of crepes

MUSIC EXPERIENCE SERIES Grab your

Tannenbaum Residence 6 p.m. Buffehr

and barbecue, colorful displays of fresh

lawn chair or blanket for this Wednesday night

produce from Colorado’s Western Slope and

tradition of free live music to enjoy with the

unique and original works of art. Also, visit

entire family. No outside alcohol allowed. 6 p.m.

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the tent at Solaris from 12-3 p.m. for free live

Creekside Park, Beaver Creek beavercreek.com

FESTIVAL The festival’s top ballet, modern

FESTIVAL The streets of Vail Village are filled

jazz music courtesy of the Vail Jazz Festival.

JULY 30 UPCLOSE: JEWELS, VAIL

Creek, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 AUG. 1 INTERNATIONAL EVENINGS OF

and contemporary dance artists come

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INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL

together for this high-energy, high-variety set

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Pennsylvania Ballet is joined by guests Carla

of performances. 7:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford

JULY 27 MUSIC ON THE MOVE, BRAVO!

Korbes, Tiler Peck, Robert Fairchild and

Amphitheater, Vail vvf.org 888.920.2787 AUG. 2 BECTRI SPRINT TRIATHLON A

Vail Free live music makes its way around

Herman Cornejo for a powerful, three-act

town for free listening, spontaneous dance-

performance of the George Balanchine

gem among triathlons, this 7th annual event

offs and general ear candy inspiration.

masterpiece. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts

is open to athletes of all ages and all levels,

Pan Association. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Vail

Center, Beaver Creek vvf.org 888.920.2787

featuring a 5K walk/run and open water swim in

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JULY 31 CALDER QUARTET, BRAVO! Vail This free

Nottingham Lake. There’s even a Kid’s Duathlon.

JULY 27 JANACEK AND SCHUBERT

series hears the quartet performing Schubert’s

DOVER QUARTET perform string

“Death and the Maiden.” 1 p.m. Vail Interfaith

quartets. 4 p.m. Lodge and Spa at

Chapel, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700

Cordillera bravovail.org 877.812.5700

JULY 31 BEAVER CREEK RODEO AT TRAER

All proceeds benefit the Vail Valley Charitable Fund. 8 a.m. Nottingham Park, Avon Bectri.com AUG. 2 MINTURN MARKET The charming town of Minturn becomes a sea of vendors

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offering fresh produce, breakfast and lunch

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explosion of talent, featuring performances

rest – also pony rides and face painting for the

by Pennsylvannia Ballet, Lil’ Buck, New York

kids. 5 p.m. Rodeo grounds behind Chapel

JULY 27 OPENING NIGHT, VAIL

City Ballet’s top dancers, BalletX, Herman

Square, Avon beavercreek.com 970.754.4636

a.m. – 2 p.m. Minturn minturnmarket.org AUG. 2 EDWARDS FARMERS MARKET An oldfashioned farmers market featuring Colorado’s

Cornejo, Gabriel Misse & Analia Centurion

JULY 31 RED BARAAT, JAZZ @ VAIL SQUARE

and Carla Korbes. 7:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford

This red hot, eight-piece party band from

also an assortment of fresh meats and cheeses

Amphitheater, Vail vvf.org 888.920.2787

Brooklyn fuses North Indian bhangra rhythms

and a selection of hand-crafted gifts. Look

with brass funk and hip-hop. 6-8 p.m.

for the tents every Saturday. 9 a.m. – 1:30

JULY 27 JAZZ AT KELLY LIKEN The Vail Jazz Festival brings local icon Tony Gulizia and a guest artist to Kelly Liken Restaurant for live

Lionshead, Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.6146 JULY 31 CREEDENCE CLEARWATER

freshest hand-picked fruits and vegetables,

p.m. Edwards edwardsfarmersmarket.com AUG. 2 VAIL KIDS ADVENTURE CLUB

music to enjoy with Kelly’s highly touted

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Free games, educational activities

seasonal cuisine. 8:30-11 p.m. Kelly Liken

SERIES Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Stu

and presentations for the whole family

Restaurant, Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.0175

Cook and Doug Cosmo and band rock out

enhance your summer hankering for

CCR favorites. 8 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts

adventure. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lionshead, Vail

JULY 28 PENNSYLVANIA BALLET, VAIL INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL It’s a

Center, Beaver Creek vvf.org 970.845.8497 JULY 31 SILVER OAK AND TWOMEY

vailkidsadventureclub.com 970.926.5855 AUG. 2 BAROQUE CONCERTOS AND

Balanchine Celebration with the Pennsylvania

SERIES, BRAVO! Vail Members of the

MORE, BRAVO! Vail Le Train Bleu, Calder

Ballet featuring guest Robert Fairchild from the

Calder Quartet and Le Train Bleu with

Quartet, Anne-Marie McDermott and James

New York City Ballet. 7:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford

conductor Ransom Wilson perform Schubert

Moore perform Bach, Adams and Vivaldi

Amphitheater, Vail vvf.org 888.920.2787

songs and Adagios 7:30 p.m. Donovan

6 p.m. Vilar Perfoming Arts Center, Beaver

JULY 29 MCDERMOTT SOLO RECITAL, BRAVO! Vail Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott

Pavilion, Vail bravovail.org 877.812.5700 JULY 31 THE CONGRESS, SHOWDOWN TOWN

Creek bravovail.org 877.812.5700 AUG. 2 INTERNATIONAL EVENINGS OF

plays Bach and Prokofiev 1 p.m. Gerald R. Ford

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lawn party for the whole family, bringing out

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everyone in town with free rockin’ tunes from

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for this high-energy, high-variety set of performances. 7:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail vvf.org 888.920.2787 AUG. 2-3 BEAVER CREEK ART FESTIVAL This free admission festival in its 27th year is comprised of an amazing sea of talent with artists from 30 states showcasing paintings, works of glass, jewelry, mixed media and pottery. The festival also features food booths and culinary demonstrations. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. beavercreek.com 561.746.6615 AUG. 3 VAIL FARMERS MARKET & ART

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Concert featuring Bettman and Halpin 07/3/14 - 07/6/14 Annual 4th of July Book Sale Thursday: 10am to 5pm Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday: 11am to 5pm Sunday: 11am to 5pm 07/4/14 Annual 4th of July Bake Sale Friday: 8am to 12pm 07/09/14 @ 5:30 p.m.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 07/21/14 @ 1:00 p.m.

Hampstead Stage Company presents “King Arthur” 07/23/14 @ 5:30 p.m.

Playing with Paper Makerspace “Playing with Pop-Ups” 08/07/14 @ 5:30 p.m.

Concert featuring Acoustic Eidolon 08/20/14 @ 5:30 p.m.

Living History featuring “Molly Brown” 08/27/14 @ 5:30 p.m.

Playing with Paper Makerspace “Fun Ways to Fold Paper”

Fang-Yi Sheu & Shantala Shivalingappa and

Graham classic Letter to the World entitled

Herman Cornejo. 7:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford

At Summer’s Full. 7:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford

Amphitheater, Vail vvf.org 888.920.2787 AUG. 5 DANCE FOR $20.14, VAIL INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL

CREEK Don your cowboy boots and bring the

It’s an affordable evening – $20.14 per ticket

family to witness bronco and bull ridin’, mutton

– of state-of-the-art performances ranging

bustin’ barrel racin’, barbecue eatin’ and all the

from traditional ballet to Memphis jookin to

rest – also pony rides and face painting for the

contemporary dance. 7:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford

kids. 5 p.m. Rodeo grounds behind Chapel

Amphitheater, Vail vvf.org 888.920.2787 AUG. 5 MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Sprawl

TOWN FREE CONCERT SERIES It’s a live

lawn behind McCoys for a free showing of “The

music lawn party for the whole family, bringing

Lego Movie” on the big screen under the stars.

out everyone in town with free rockin’ tunes

8:15 p.m. Beaver Creek beavercreek.com

from regionally and nationally acclaimed artists.

AUG. 6-10 KEEN KIDS ADVENTURE RACE Kids from ages 2 to 14 can participate in ultimate courses featuring climbing

The ultimate social summer evening picnic.

6:30 p.m. Eagle Town Park, Eagle vvf.org AUG. 7 MONTY ALEXANDER AND

mud run. Vailrec.com 970.479.2280

HARLEM KINGSTON EXPRESS, JAZZ @ VAIL SQUARE The iconic pianist and

AUG. 6 JACE EVERETT, BEAVER CREEK

energetic band bring cool Jamaica-inspired

walls, caves and bike races, plus a family

MUSIC EXPERIENCE SERIES Grab your lawn chair or blanket for this Wednesday night tradition of free live music to enjoy with the

grooves to the Vail Jazz Festival. 6-8 p.m.

Lionshead, Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.6146 AUG. 7-8 WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF

entire family. No outside alcohol allowed. 6 p.m.

COLORADO LUNCHEON AND VIP

Centennial Park, Beaver Creek beavercreek.com

RECEPTION Journalist and author Helen

AUG. 6 WENDY WHELAN: RESTLESS

Thorpe will be the keynote speaker for the

CREATURE, VAIL INTERNATIONAL

Women’s Foundation luncheon centered

DANCE FESTIVAL Catch the iconic NYC

around opportunities for women in the military

Ballet principal dancer’s venture into modern

and at home with a VIP reception on Aug.

dance, featuring collaborations with Kyle

7 and luncheon/silent auction Aug. 8. VIP

Abraham, Joshua Beamish, Brian Brooks and

Reception 8 p.m., Aug. 7 The Timber Hearth,

Alejandro Cerrudo. A special reception honoring

Club at Cordillera Luncheon/Silent Auction

Whelan follows the performance. 6:30 p.m.

12-1:45 p.m., Aug. 8 Vail Marriott Mountain

Center, Beaver Creek vvf.org 888.920.2787 AUG. 7 MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY,

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Amphitheater, Vail vvf.org 888.920.2787 AUG. 7 BEAVER CREEK RODEO AT TRAER

Resort, Vail wfco.org 303.285.2976 AUG. 8 FAC Friday Afternoon Club unwinds at the top of Vail Mountain with live music by The

VAIL INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL

Alitones, lawn games, food and drink specials.

A number of special performances include the

5 to 8 p.m. Top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola

World Premier of a new arrangement of 1940

in Lionshead, Vail. vail.com 970.754.8245.

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AUG. 8-10 BEAVER CREEK WINE & SPIRITS

barbecue, colorful displays of fresh produce

artists play world-class, high-energy shows

FESTIVAL Libations abound during this

from Colorado’s Western Slope and unique

bringing out everyone you know in the

celebration of palate pleasures, featuring

and original works of art. Also, visit the tent

valley. Seats and lawn space are available

tastings, walk and wine, and farm-to-table

at Solaris from 12-3 p.m. for free live jazz

on a first-come, first serve basis. Food and

pairing feasts. Beaver Creek beavercreek.com

music courtesy of the Vail Jazz Festival. 10 a.m.

drink specials from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rain

to 3:30 p.m. Meadow Drive in Vail Village

or shine. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:30 p.m.

AUG. 8 RENT The teen adaptation of the famed musical addresses mature themes of drug

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Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail vvf.org

use, homosexuality and HIV, but unlike the

AUG. 10 VAIL VILLAGE CRUISER CRAWL

AUG. 12 MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Sprawl

original performance, there is no profanity.

Meet new friends and cruise the village on two

out with a blanket and lawn chairs on the back

6:30 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts Center,

wheels with a five-mile route with stops for

lawn behind McCoys for a free showing of

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libations at The Fitz, Atwater on Gore Creek

“Happy Feet Two” on the big screen under the

AUG. 8 BALLROOM SPECTACULAR, VAIL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF DANCE Energetic, graceful and sexy, the performances

and Vail Chophouse. 3-6 p.m. Atwater at Gore Creek, Cascade, Vail 970.343.6115 AUG. 10 JAZZ AT KELLY LIKEN The Vail Jazz

stars. 8:15 p.m. Beaver Creek beavercreek.com AUG. 13 AN EVENING WITH SARAH JAROSZ, FREE VAIL SUMMER

are totally one-of-a-kind, customized by Latin

Festival brings local icon Tony Gulizia and a

BLUEGRASS SERIES The Vail Summer

dancers Emmanuel Piere-Antoine and Liana

guest artist to Kelly Liken Restaurant for live

Bluegrass Series is free with ticket sales for

Churilova, featuring four pairs of ballroom

music to enjoy with Kelly’s highly touted

preferred seats 5 p.m. The Arrabelle at Vail

champions specializing in waltz, cha-cha, samba,

seasonal cuisine. 8:30-11 p.m. Kelly Liken

Square, Lionshead, Vail Vailbluegrass.com

tango, rumba and foxtrot. 7:30 p.m. Gerald R.

Restaurant, Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.0175

AUG. 14 BEAVER CREEK RODEO AT TRAER

Ford Amphitheater, Vail vvf.org 888.920.2787

AUG. 11 TRACE ADKINS, VPAC SUMMER

CREEK Don your cowboy boots and bring the

CONCERT SERIES The country star and

family to witness bronco and bull ridin’, mutton

DANCE FESTIVAL Off the screen and

brings his repertoire of hit songs with $10 of

bustin’ barrel racin’, barbecue eatin’ and all the

real-life, this popular set of performances

each ticket purchased donated to the Vail

rest – also pony rides and face painting for the

features stars from Dancing with the

Veterans Program. 8 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts

kids. 5 p.m. Rodeo grounds behind Chapel

Stars, So You Think You Can Dance and

Center, Beaver Creek vvf.org 970.845.8497

AUG. 9 DANCE TV, VAIL INTERNATIONAL

numerous others. 7:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail vvf.org 888.920.2787 AUG. 9 VAIL KIDS ADVENTURE CLUB Free

AUG. 12 LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF

Square, Avon beavercreek.com 970.754.4636 AUG. 13 HAZEL MILLER, BEAVER CREEK

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lawn chair or blanket for this Wednesday night

games, educational activities and presentations for the whole family enhance your summer hankering for adventure. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lionshead, Vail vailkidsadventureclub. com 970.926.5855 AUG. 9 EDWARDS FARMERS MARKET An old-fashioned farmers market featuring Colorado’s freshest hand-picked fruits and vegetables, also an assortment of fresh meats and

Lunch | Happy Hour | Dinner Sunday Brunch

cheeses and a selection of handcrafted gifts. Look for the tents every Saturday. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Edwards edwardsfarmersmarket.com AUG. 9 MINTURN MARKET The charming town of Minturn becomes a

Think lunch, think La Tour.

sea of vendors offering fresh produce, breakfast and lunch snacks, original artwork, clothing and gifts every Saturday throughout the summer. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Minturn minturnmarket.org AUG. 9 RENT The teen adaptation of the famed musical addresses mature themes of drug use, homosexuality and HIV, but unlike the original performance, there is no profanity.

2 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek vvf.org 970.845.8497 AUG. 10 VAIL FARMERS MARKET & ART FESTIVAL The streets of Vail Village are filled wall-to-wall with delicious smells of crepes and

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tradition of free live music to enjoy with the

to 6:30 p.m. Rain or shine. Doors

entire family. No outside alcohol allowed. 6 p.m.

5:30 p.m., show 6:30 p.m. Gerald

Centennial Park, Beaver Creek beavercreek.com AUG. 14 JOHN PIZZARELLI, JAZZ @ VAIL

R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail vvf.org AUG. 20 HUEY LEWIS AND THE

SQUARE Interpreting the Great American

NEWS, VPAC SUMMER CONCERT

Songbook with six strings and addictive

SERIES The one and only, Grammy

singing, the jazz pianist returns for a one-of-

Award-winning rock icons play hits like

a-kind Jazz Festival performance. 6-8 p.m.

“Stuck with You” and “Back in Time.”

Lionshead, Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.6146

8 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts Center,

AUG. 15 FAC Friday Afternoon Club unwinds at the top of Vail Mountain with live music

by Robby Peoples and the Bank Walkers,

Beaver Creek vvf.org 970.845.8497 AUG. 21 ROBERTA GAMBARINI & THE ERIC GUNNISON TRIO, JAZZ @

lawn games, food and drink specials. 5 to

VAIL SQUARE Hailed by critics as the

8 p.m. Top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola in

next Ella Fitzgerald or Billie Holiday, the

Lionshead, Vail. vail.com 970.754.8245

Italian-born singer brings a new beauty

AUG. 15-16 VAIL ROCKS The Alarm’s Mike Peters

to jazz classics. 6-8 p.m. Lionshead,

performs following yoga with music and a hike

Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.6146

up Vail Mountain, all benefitting the Love Hope

AUG. 21 THE DRUNKEN HEARTS,

Strength Foundation. Vail Lovehopestrength.org AUG. 16 MINTURN MARKET The charming

SHOWDOWN TOWN FREE CONCERT SERIES It’s a live music

town of Minturn becomes a sea of vendors

lawn party for the whole family, bringing

offering fresh produce, breakfast and lunch

out everyone in town with free rockin’

snacks, original artwork, clothing and gifts

tunes from regionally and nationally

every Saturday throughout the summer. 9

acclaimed artists. The ultimate social

a.m. – 2 p.m. Minturn minturnmarket.org

summer evening picnic. 6:30 p.m.

AUG. 16 EDWARDS FARMERS MARKET An old-fashioned farmers market featuring

Eagle Town Park, Eagle vvf.org AUG. 22 FAC Friday Afternoon Club

Colorado’s freshest hand-picked fruits and

unwinds at the top of Vail Mountain

vegetables, also an assortment of fresh meats

with live music by Drunken Hearts,

and cheeses and a selection of hand-crafted gifts.

lawn games, food and drink specials. 5 to

Look for the tents every Saturday. 9 a.m. – 1:30

8 p.m. Top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola in

p.m. Edwards edwardsfarmersmarket.com AUG. 16 LISA LAMPANELLI, VPAC SUMMER

Lionshead, Vail. vail.com 970.754.8245.

AUG. 23 MINTURN MARKET The charming

10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meadow Drive in Vail Village vailfarmersmarket.com 970.401.3320 AUG. 24 JAZZ AT KELLY LIKEN The Vail Jazz Festival brings local icon Tony Gulizia and a guest artist to Kelly Liken Restaurant for live

SERIES The raunchy comedian known as

town of Minturn becomes a sea of vendors

music to enjoy with Kelly’s highly touted

“the Queen of Mean” brings plenty of belly

offering fresh produce, breakfast and lunch

seasonal cuisine. 8:30-11 p.m. Kelly Liken

laughs. 8 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts Center,

snacks, original artwork, clothing and gifts

Beaver Creek vvf.org 970.845.8497

every Saturday throughout the summer. 9

AUG. 17 VAIL FARMERS MARKET & ART FESTIVAL The streets of Vail Village are filled

Restaurant. Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.0175 AUG. 26 JOHN BROWN’S BODY, HOT SUMMER

a.m. – 2 p.m. Minturn minturnmarket.org

NIGHTS FREE CONCERT SERIES Nationally

AUG. 23 EDWARDS FARMERS MARKET

recognized artists play world-class, high-energy

wall-to-wall with delicious smells of crepes

An old-fashioned farmers market featuring

shows bringing out everyone you know in

and barbecue, colorful displays of fresh

Colorado’s freshest hand-picked fruits and

the valley. Seats and lawn space are available

produce from Colorado’s Western Slope and

vegetables, also an assortment of fresh meats

on a first-come, first serve basis. Food and

unique and original works of art. Also, visit

and cheeses and a selection of hand-crafted gifts.

drink specials from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rain

the tent at Solaris from 12-3 p.m. for free live

Look for the tents every Saturday. 9 a.m. – 1:30

or shine. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:30 p.m.

jazz music courtesy of the Vail Jazz Festival.

p.m. Edwards edwardsfarmersmarket.com

10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meadow Drive in Vail

AUG. 23 USA PRO CYCLING CHALLENGE

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail. vvf.org AUG. 27 DREW EMMITT BAND WITH TROUT

The world’s very best cyclists once again

STEAK REVIVAL, FREE VAIL SUMMER

launch off the start line in Vail in Stage 6

BLUEGRASS SERIES The Vail Summer

Festival brings local icon Tony Gulizia and a

of the race, a time trial from Vail Village up

Bluegrass Series is free with ticket sales for

guest artist to Kelly Liken Restaurant for live

Vail Pass. Vail Village becomes a delightful

preferred seats 5 p.m. The Arrabelle at Vail

music to enjoy with Kelly’s highly touted

circus of food booths, live music and cycling

seasonal cuisine. 8:30-11 p.m. Kelly Liken

paraphernalia. Vail Usaprocyclingchallenge.org

Village vailfarmersmarket.com 970.401.3320 AUG. 17 JAZZ AT KELLY LIKEN The Vail Jazz

Square, Lionshead, Vail. Vailbluegrass.com AUG. 28 VAIL JAZZ ALL-STARS, ALUMNI

FESTIVAL The streets of Vail Village are filled

QUINTET & THE VAIL JAZZ PARTY HOUSE BAND, JAZZ @ VAIL SQUARE

SUMMER NIGHTS FREE CONCERT

wall-to-wall with delicious smells of crepes

This triple bill of famous jazz pros, mentors

SERIES Nationally recognized artists play

and barbecue, colorful displays of fresh

and the nation’s top teenage jazz protoges

world-class, high-energy shows bringing out

produce from Colorado’s Western Slope and

closes out the Jazz @ Vail Square series but

everyone you know in the valley. Seats and

unique and original works of art. Also, visit

kicks off the Vail Jazz Festival’s 20th anniversary

lawn space are available on a first-come, first

the tent at Solaris from 12-3 p.m. for free live

Labor Day Weekend Jazz Party. 6-8 p.m.

serve basis. Food and drink specials from 5:30

jazz music courtesy of the Vail Jazz Festival.

Lionshead, Vail. vailjazz.org 970.479.6146

Restaurant, Vail vailjazz.org 970.479.0175 AUG. 19 KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH, HOT

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AUG. 28 JOE BONAMASSA, VPAC SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter delivers

the tents every Saturday. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Edwards. edwardsfarmersmarket.com AUG. 30 MINTURN MARKET The charming

vailfarmersmarket.com 970.401.3320 AUG. 31 JAZZ AT KELLY LIKEN The Vail Jazz Festival brings local icon Tony Gulizia and a

his addictive, soulful blues and energetic

town of Minturn becomes a sea of vendors

guest artist to Kelly Liken Restaurant for live

rock. 8 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center,

offering fresh produce, breakfast and lunch

music to enjoy with Kelly’s highly touted

Beaver Creek. vvf.org. 970.845.8497

snacks, original artwork, clothing and gifts

seasonal cuisine. 8:30-11 p.m.Kelly Liken

AUG. 28-SEPT. 1 VAIL LABOR DAY WEEKEND

every Saturday throughout the summer. 9

JAZZ PARTY Jeff Hamilton, Niki Haris, Curtis

a.m. – 2 p.m. Minturn. minturnmarket.org

Stigers, Byron Stripling Ernie Adams and Ann

AUG. 30-31 BEAVER CREEK OKTOBERFEST

Restaurant, Vail. vailjazz.org 970.479.0175 SEPT. 5-7 VAIL OKTOBERFEST IN LIONSHEAD Lionshead morphs into Munich with

Hampton Callaway are just a handful of the

Break out your dirndls and lederhosen

Bavarian dancing, bratwurst eating contests,

artists in the lineup for this blowout weekend of

for dancing, beer, bratwurst and 10K

alpenhorn blowing, keg bowling and more

wall-to-wall performances featuring multimedia

and 5K trail runs on Sunday morning.

tributes to Clark Terry, Sara Vaughan and Benny

Beavercreekoktoberfest.com

Goodman. Tickets available for full patron

AUG. 29 – SEPT. 1 GOURMET ON GORE

frothy fun. Lionshead, Vail. vail.com SEPT. 6-7 VAIL AUTOMOTIVE CLASSIC Kicking off with the ever-popular Wheels & Wings

weekend passes and individual sessions. Day

Bring your appetite for this showcase of the

show, the Vail Automotive Classic includes

and night, Aug. 28-Sept. 1, Venues located

valley’s top culinary talent. Local restaurants

hundreds of planes, cars and motorcycles, as

throughout Vail. vailjazz.org 970.479.6146

line Bridge Street and Gore Creek Drive

well as a kids’ interactive display. Vail Valley Jet

AUG. 29 FAC Friday Afternoon Club unwinds at the top of Vail Mountain with live music by Bluegrass and Bloodies, lawn

with epicurean delights, wine and beer from

Center and Vail Village. vailautoshow.com

around the world. Vail. Gourmetongore.com

SEPT. 6 MINTURN MARKET The charming

AUG. 31 VAIL FARMERS MARKET & ART

town of Minturn becomes a sea of vendors

games, food and drink specials. 5 to 8

FESTIVAL The streets of Vail Village are filled

offering fresh produce, breakfast and lunch

p.m. Top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola in

wall-to-wall with delicious smells of crepes and

snacks, original artwork, clothing and gifts

Lionshead, Vail. vail.com 970.754.8245

barbecue, colorful displays of fresh produce

every Saturday throughout the summer. 9

AUG. 30 EDWARDS FARMERS MARKET An old-

from Colorado’s Western Slope and unique

a.m. – 2 p.m. Minturn. minturnmarket.org SEPT. 6 EDWARDS FARMERS MARKET An old-

fashioned farmers market featuring Colorado’s

and original works of art. Also, visit the tent at

freshest hand-picked fruits and vegetables,

Solaris from 12-3 p.m. for free live jazz music

fashioned farmers market featuring Colorado’s

also an assortment of fresh meats and cheeses

courtesy of the Vail Jazz Festival. 10 a.m.

freshest hand-picked fruits and vegetables, also

and a selection of hand-crafted gifts. Look for

to 3:30 p.m. Meadow Drive in Vail Village.

an assortment of fresh meats and cheeses and

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a selection of hand-crafted gifts. Look for

and unique and original works of art. 10 a.m.

the tents every Saturday. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

to 3:30 p.m. Meadow Drive in Vail Village.

Edwards. edwardsfarmersmarket.com

vailfarmersmarket.com 970.401.3320

SEPTEMBER 6 WINGS & WHEELS

SEPT. 9-14 THE AMERICA CUP FLY

Showcasing hundreds of cars, airplanes,

FISHING TOURNAMENT The world’s

aircraft, and motorcycles, the event

best anglers of all ages compete all week in

includes two spectacular aerobatics

this catch and release-format tournament.

shows. Vail Valley Jet Center, Gypsum.

Colorado River Ranch. Sylvan Lake State

10 a.m. vailautoshow.com SEPTEMBER 6 AUTO AUCTION The

Park. Dillon Reservoir. Theamericacup.com SEPT. 11-13 VAIL LIVING WELL This

newest component to the Vail Automotive

forum of good health offers everything

Classic, there are automobiles at both

from bike rides, golf scrambles, Tai Chi,

reserve and non-reserve prices culled

meditation, breakfasts, lunches and

from various collectors. A portion of

plenty of social opportunities with fellow

the proceeds will go to Jack’s Place at

health-minded individuals. Sonnenalp

Shaw Regional Cancer Center and Eagle Valley Senior Life. Vail Valley Jet Center, Gypsum. 3:30 p.m. vailautoshow.com SEPTEMBER 7 VAIL VILLAGE CAR SHOW Cars featured at the Wheels & Wings Show at the Vail Valley Jet Center will be parked

Hotel, Vail. Vaillivingwell.org SEPT. 12-13 GERMAN AUTO FESTIVAL Enjoy European food, fashion and fun while driving and/or drooling over Mercedes and Audis. beavercreek.com SEPT. 12-14 VAIL VILLAGE OKTOBERFEST

throughout Vail Village. The date coincides

The circus of dirndls, lederhosen, toasts

with Oktoberfest and the Vail farmers market.

in heavy mugs, dancing, yodeling,

9 a.m. Vail Village. vailautoshow.com

bratwurst eating, keg bowling and

SEPT. 7 VAIL FARMERS MARKET & ART FESTIVAL The streets of Vail Village are filled

VAIL AUTOMOTIVE CLASSIC SEPT 6-7

much more comes to Vail. vail.com SEPT. 13 EDWARDS FARMERS MARKET

wall-to-wall with delicious smells of crepes

An old-fashioned farmers market featuring

and barbecue, colorful displays of fresh

Colorado’s freshest hand-picked fruits

produce from Colorado’s Western Slope

and vegetables, also an assortment of fresh meats and cheeses and a selection of hand-crafted gifts. Look for the tents every Saturday. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Edwards. edwardsfarmersmarket.com SEPT. 21 VAIL FARMERS MARKET & ART FESTIVAL The streets of Vail Village are filled wall-to-wall with delicious smells of crepes and barbecue, colorful displays of fresh produce from Colorado’s Western Slope and unique and original works of art. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meadow Drive in Vail Village. vailfarmersmarket.com 970.401.3320 SEPT. 28 VAIL FARMERS MARKET & ART FESTIVAL The streets of Vail Village are filled wall-to-wall with delicious smells of crepes and barbecue, colorful displays of fresh produce from Colorado’s Western Slope and unique and original works of art.

10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meadow Drive in Vail Village vailfarmersmarket.com 970.401.3320 OCT. 5 VAIL FARMERS MARKET & ART FESTIVAL The streets of Vail Village are filled wall-to-wall with delicious smells of crepes and barbecue, colorful displays of fresh produce from Colorado’s Western Slope and unique and original works of art. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meadow Drive in Vail Village. vailfarmersmarket.com 970.401.3320

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Advertising Index ENTERTAINMENT Bol 141 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-5300 bolvail.com Vail Farmers’ Market & Art Show Located on Meadow Drive in Vail Village.

970.401.3320 vailfarmersmarket.com Vilar Performing Arts Center 68 Avondale Lane Beaver Creek, CO 81620 888-920-2787 970-845-TIXS (8497) vilarpac.org

EVENTS Eagle County Fair & Rodeo Eagle County Fairgrounds, Eagle 970.328.8601 Vail Global Energy Forum 90 Benchmark Road Suite 300 Avon, CO 81620 970-777-2015 VailGlobal EnergyForum.com The Vail Jazz Foundation 953 S. Frontage Road West, Suite 106 Vail, CO 81657 PO Box 3035 Vail, CO 81658 888-vail-jam(824-5526) Vailjazz.org Vail Victory Races Endurance Trail Run and MTB Races Speckled-Hound, LLC. 970-445-0599 speckled-hound.com

FASHION, JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES Betteridge Jewelers 141 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-790-6560 betteridge.com

Karats 122 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-4760 karatsvail.com PERCH 122 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-688-5947 perchvail.com Swedish Clog Cabin 500 E Lionshead Circle Vail, CO 81657 970-476-8083 tessaclogs.com The Golden Bear 183 Gore Creek Drive Vail , CO 81657 Store: 970-476-4082 Catalogue: 800338-7782 thegoldenbear.com

HEALTH Thrive MD 56 Edwards Village Blvd Edwards, CO 81632 970-569-8245 thrivemdvail.com Vail Valley Medical Center 181 West Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-2451 vvmc.com Vail Dentistry 0105 Edwards Village Blvd d208-Edwards, CO 81632 970-766-7645

HEALTH & WELL BEING SPAS / MASSAGE The Arrabelle Spa 675 Lionshead Place Vail, CO 81657 970-754-7828 arrabelle.com/spa Four Seasons Resort and Residences Spa 1 Vail Road Vail, CO 81657 970-477-8600 fourseasons. com/vail/spa The Lodge at Vail Spa 174 Gore Creek Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-754-7828 lodgeatvail.com/spa

Simply Massage 25 Hurd Lane Avon, CO 81620 Also in Vail & Breckenridge 970-748-1600 simplymassage.org Spa Anjali at the Westin 126 Riverfront Lane Avon, CO 81620 970-790-3020 spaanjali.com Sonnenalp Spa 20 Vail Road Vail, CO 81657 970-479-5404 sonnenalpspa.com The Vitality Center at Vail Mountain Lodge 352 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657

HOME & HOME DESIGN Creative Floors 105 Edwards Village Blvd, A-103 Edwards, CO 81632 970-855-0250 creativefloorsvail.com Home Outfitters 240 Chapel Place, Avon, CO 81620 970-476-1320 homeoutfittersvail.com Nest Furnishings 222 Chapel Square Place Avon, CO 81620 970-949-0989 nestvail.com Ruggs Benedict 810 Nottingham Road Avon, CO 81620 970-949-5390 ruggsbenedict.com

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Bravo! Vail 2271 N Frontage Road, Suite c Vail, CO 81657 877-812-5700 bravovail.org Starting Hearts 970-331-3983 Startinghearts.org

Walking Mountains Walking Mountains Lane Avon, CO 81620 970-827-9725 walkingmountains.org

REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Ascent Sotheby’s International Realty 292 E Meadow Drive, Suite 101 Vail, CO 81657 970-476-7944 ascentsir.com Bold Property Solutions 110 E. Beaver Creek Blvd, Suite 206 Avon, CO 81620 970-949-6070 boldsolutions.net Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail 1 Vail Road Vail, CO 81657 970-748-6432 vailresidences.com Luxury Home Rentals

by East West Resorts 30 Benchmark Road, Suite 101 Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-748-4480 eastwestluxury homerentals.com Paul Gotthelf/ Chelsea Winters, Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate 230 Bridge Street Vail, CO 81657 970-479-5776 gottmountainhomes.com Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate 90 Benchmark Road, Suite 105 Avon, CO 81620 970-845-2000 vailrealestate.com

FOOD & RESTAURANTS Buffalos Located in The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch 970-748.6200 RitzCarlton.com/ BachelorGulch

Flame 1 Vail Road Vail, CO 81657 970-477-8600 fourseasons. com/vail/dining/ restaurants/flame/ Golden Eagle Inn 118 Beaver Creek Plaza Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-949-1940 thegoldeneagleinn.com Hooked 122 Beaver Creek PL, Avon, CO 81620 970-949-4321 La Tour 122 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-4403 latour-vail.com Maya Modern Mexican Kitchen 126 Riverfront Lane Avon, CO 81620 970-790-5720 richardsandoval. com/mayabc Rocks Modern Grill 26 Avondale Lane Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-845-1730 beavercreeklodge.net Tavern on the Square 675 Lionshead Place Vail, CO 81657 970-754-7750 arrabelle.com/dining Vin 48 48 E Beaver Creek Blvd Avon, CO 81620 970-748-9463 vin48.com

SHOPPING CENTERS Cherry Creek Shopping Center 3000 E First Avenue Denver, CO 80206 303-388-3900 shopcherrycreek.com

ACTIVITIES Town of Vail Public Library 292 W Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-479-2184 vaillibrary.com Vail Cascade 1300 Westhaven Drive Vail, CO 81657 (800) 282-4183 vailcascade.com Vail Recreation District 700 S Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 970-479-2279 vailrec.com Zip Adventures 4098 Highway 131 Wolcott, CO 81655 970-926-9470 Zipvail.com

GOLF The Club at Cordillera Located in The Valley Club 655 Club House Drive Edwards 970-569-6148 cordillera-vail.com

LODGING Beaver Creek Lodge 26 Avondale Lane Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-845-9800 beavercreeklodge.net

COSMETICS Cos Bar / Edwards 182 Main Street Edwards, CO 81632 970-926-7734 cosbar.com Cos Bar / Vail 188 Gore Creek Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-7734 cosbar.com

TOWN & GOVERNMENT Town of Minturn 302 Pine Street Minturn, CO 81645 970-827-5645 minturn.org

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Find your Zen moment atop a stand-up paddleboard on any of Eagle County’s lakes, ponds or slow-moving stretches of rivers.

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