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After four decades, the Colorado Clay Court Tennis Championships still draws top-ranked senior pros to Vail

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Kiss the girl “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” on the big stage

A hip-hop original Jurassic 5 alum Chali 2na plays Agave

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Vail Valley regulars Chali 2na and the MTHDS come to Agave for a hip-hop double-header. By Laura Lieff.

ocal favorites Chali 2na and the MTHDS aren’t just playing together on a new song – they are also playing together at Agave on Aug. 17.

“I love performing at any venue that allows me the opportunity to make one-on-one connections with the audience,” Chali says. Originally from Los Angeles and best known as an MC for hip-hop groups Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli, Chali has performed at a variety of venues, including sold-out arenas around the world and major festivals like Lollapalooza. In 2009 he released his first solo album, “Fish Outta Water,” which weaves a powerful selection of beats from Scott Storch and Jake 1 over memorable appearances from Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Stephen Marley, among others. Most recently, Chali lent his baritone flow to “Influences,” the opening track of the MTHDS’s newest release, “Pretty Deep.” Chali got to know the MTHDS in 2011 when he invited the band on tour with him through Colorado and across the West Coast. “Having Chali 2na in the studio for ‘Influences’ was definitely an honor,” says Neil Yukimura, who plays six instruments for the MTHDS. “We also had him join us on our music video for that song. He’s very professional and passionate, has great sense of humor, and is a lot of fun to work with.” Yukimura continues, “I look up to him in many ways – he’s an amazing MC...We can’t wait to bring down the house with him.” Local favorite A Vail Valley music scene staple for years, the MTHDS are known for high-energy shows that include crowd surfing, a wide variety of instruments and a fun group of guys.

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What: Chali 2na and House of Vibes Band with the MTHDS When: Saturday, August 17 at 9:30 p.m. Where: Agave Cost: $15 The show is 21 and up. Tickets are available at the door or online at www.agaveavon.com/ night-club. To hear Chali 2na with the MTHDS, see the band’s website at www.mthdsmusic. com.

“We tend to do more experimental stuff musically and we always get the crowd involved, which brings the whole show to a new level,” Yukimura explains. The band’s sound is described as alt-rock hip-hop, and influences include a wide range of musicians, from Lauryn Hill and Jimi Hendrix to Common, Peter Tosh and Sid Vicious. Yukimura says the mix of genres works for the MTHDS because “it relates to just about anyone, young or old.” “It’s really fun to write songs without limitations to one genre,” he says. “We have been fortunate enough to perform at a lot of awesome music festivals, such as Global Dance Festival at Red Rocks, Sonic Bloom, Powellapalooza and South by Southwest, because of our diversity.” Recently the MTHDS played the Westword Music Showcase in Denver and won an award for Best Hip-Hop Band – an honor that Yukimura feels has everything to do with the band’s synergy. “Each member has a unique talent to bring to the song writing process and we all get along well, which is a very important entity to have in the creative process,” Yukimura says.

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Game, set, match With a new name and top-ranked players, the Colorado Clay Court Tennis Championships brings three days of open play to Vail. By Phil Lindeman.

Jeff Horn (far left) and his playing partner protect the baseline during a match at Vail’s tennis courts, home to this weekend’s Colorado Clay Court Tennis Championships. Zach Mahone photo.

ate in August of 1968, Jim Parker became the first loser of the Open era.

to prepare for,” says Parker, who still plays almost daily. “I don’t feel as old as I thought 70 would feel. Like so many of my fellow players, we’ve come to enjoy playing each other over the decades. We can’t really quit.”

Now 70 years old, Parker recalls the story with laughter and a contented sigh. The crisp, Years and years on the court sunny day at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium was memorable for countless other reasons: It was Parker may be the unofficial star of the tournament – it just comes with the top-ranked the first official match of the modern U.S. Open, his challenger was ‘60s tennis legend Ken territory – but the weekend belongs to all the tennis faithful. Although the roster is full, entry Rosewall of Australia, and Parker himself was an up-and-coming rightie fresh out of the to the tennis center is free for spectators, and along with seating at a courtside patio, the staff Air Force. When play was finished, the overall title even went to Parker’s longtime doubles will roll out bleachers for the show. partner, Arthur Ashe, who was ranked No. 1 in the world that year. And what a show it will be. Nearly 125 players from across “I come from tennis DNA,” says Parker, who’s now based the region are expected to descend on Vail, and like Parker, in Santa Fe. “We had a court in our backyard in St. Louis tennis center director Bob Seward looks forward to catching up where I grew up, and at the time, that city produced some with past rivals. incredible players who were all my age. I came up when it “I love getting to see all the old tennis players from across the was easy to get good practice.” state,” Seward says. “I played with a lot of these guys years and Although Ashe, Rosewall and dozens of other pros have years ago, and it’s good to see them again. This tournament is left the game since that first U.S. Open, Parker still lives to What: An official U.S. Tennis Association the climax of the summer tennis season – it really fits into the play. This weekend marks his first appearance at the Coloevent and one of Colorado’s longest-running tennis community in the valley.” rado Clay Court Tennis Championships, a decades-old open open tennis tournaments, with a strong core Even before taking over the Vail Tennis Center in 2000 – his tournament known formerly as the Bill Wright Clay Court of former and current top-ranked senior playpredecessor was tournament founder and namesake Bill Wright Championships. The three-day event is held at the Vail Teners – Seward was no stranger to the event. He’s another veteran nis Center and boasts dozens of matches for men, women, Where: Vail Tennis Center, near Ford Park of the tennis world and remembers playing singles in the midsingles and doubles, all built on a reputation as one of the in Vail ‘70s, when he’d travel from Colorado Springs to enjoy Vail’s most sought-after tourneys for senior players. When: Friday, Aug. 16 to Sunday, Aug. 18 (8 eight immaculate clay courts. Parker comes to Vail as the No. 1 70s player in the world, a.m. to around 4 p.m. each day) Cost: Free to watch “The Town of Vail really knows what they have here,” one of several senior titles he’s defended over the years. AlRegistration for the tournament is closed, Seward says. “There’s not a tennis club in Utah, Nebraska or though he’s not as spry as he once was, he approaches the but spectator seats are open to the public Wyoming that has this sort of facility. It’s improved over the tournament with the same brand of competitive, good-huthroughout the weekend. For more info, see years and we keep on improving.” mored enthusiasm he brought to the 1968 U.S. Open match. www.vailrec.com. “For me, these tournaments have become such a blessing [See TENNIS IN VAIL, page 13]

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“Survivor” comes to Vail Get a taste of what it’s like to outwit, outplay and outlast By Laura Lieff If you’re a fan of Survivor, Vail is where you’ll want to be Aug. 17 and 18 as contestant hopefuls will be auditioning for the show’s 2014 season. Hosted by Vail and CBS4, the Survivor Casting Call and Vail Family Adventure Challenge is taking place in the heart of the village where camera crews will be on hand to capture each potential contestant’s best 60 seconds on video. For their “Why I Should Be On Survivor” audition, contestants are encouraged to bring props or costumes that might help express why they want to be on Survivor. “The fans of Survivor are dedicated to the show and seem to know all the details of all the past shows and the cast members,” said CBS4 Creative Services Producer Judson Luyties. “It’s no surprise to me that the casting call filled up in less than a couple of weeks.” Although all 300 casting call spots are filled, everyone is invited to participate in the Adventure Challenge Weekend. A family-friendly weekend of activities and events, the Adventure Challenge includes the Water Balloon Toss of Death, the Escape from Babagoza obstacle course, Hula-Hoopalooza and the Great American Apple Stack Challenge, among others, that will give participants an idea of what it’s like to be on the show. The free contest also includes food, beverages and entertainment. “We wanted to invite participants and other folks from the Front Range to come up, audition take advantage of a great weekend and all the great activities there are to do in Vail,” said Event Producer Brian Hall. “The Vail Family Adventure Challenge was created to add to the energy of the Survivor auditions and offer even more for families to do in Vail over the weekend.”

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What: A family-friendly taste of what it’s like to be on the “Survivor” TV show, complete with events like a hula-hoop marathon, obstacle course and water balloon toss. When: Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18 beginning at 10 a.m. Where: Solaris Plaza, Vail Cost: Varies based on activity (most villagebased activities are free) For more information on the entire weekend, visit www.vail.com. Family Adventure Challenge contestants can register before the events at www.bluecreek.com

“We want to show off what Colorado has to offer and set the auditions in an environment that says action and adventure. In the past we have done auditions in locations that are indoors and non-descript. Why not show off a little?” SneakPEAK writer Laura Lieff can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com

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15 minutes of fame The Family Adventure Challenge will also be featured on television as CBS network affiliates cover both the official try-outs and surrounding festivities. Offering a chance to have all of the fun and competitive spirit of Survivor with none of the pain, the Family Adventure Challenge is a way for anyone to be a star for a day. “The Survivor diehards are actively seeking their next opportunity to compete on the show,” said Luyties. “Who hasn’t sat in front of their TV and thought ‘I could totally do that!’ That’s why the show appears on so many people’s bucket list.” Other Saturday events include tug-of-wars, dunking booths and obstacle courses. On Sunday, guests can enjoy the Vail Farmers’ Market and Art Show, explore Vail Mountain and Adventure Ridge with a scenic gondola ride, bike on Vail’s paved bike paths or just enjoy strolling through the village. “Vail was a natural fit for the auditions,” said Luyties.

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Go west for free yoga, a shooting range and classes on everything from canning to sustainability. By Phil Lindeman.

or dirt-cheap fun without feeling dirt-cheap, head west, my friend. Vail and Beaver Creek often get the bulk of attention throughout the year, but a short drive down Interstate 70 to Eagle and Gypsum can be eye-opening for locals and visitors alike. Not only does the price of gas drop nearly 10 cents, the downvalley area is home to dozens of options for families, couples or individuals searching for ways to spend $15 and little more. Over the past few years, Eagle in particular has earned a reputation for golf and mountain biking, but thanks to exorbitant equipment costs, the myriad of local trails and courses didn’t make the cut. (Gypsum’s shooting range is the sole exception to the costly gear rule.) Want to try your hand at yoga in a mountain-town park? Head to free Yoga in the Park sessions on Sunday mornings. Need a finger-picking fix after you’re done? Head to State Bridge for Bluegrass and Bloodys, beginning at 11 a.m. SneakPEAK pored through downvalley activities to find the best of the best, all for less than $15. The west is calling. Note: This article covers activities near Eagle, Gypsum, Bond and McCoy. For last week’s article on $15 ideas around Vail, Avon and Edwards, go to www.sneakpeak.com. Yoga in the Park in Eagle When the weather is warm, few things are more enjoyable than outdoor yoga. Add a cool downvalley breeze, views of the surrounding mountains and dozens of neighbors, and the weekly Yoga in the Park events are the epitome of yoga. Held every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in Eagle Town Park, the donation-based (read: mostly free) sessions are tailored for all levels, but they’re especially friendly to beginners. Cost isn’t the only perk – instructors come from

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Eagle County’s best studios, including Julia Clarke from The Vitality Center in Vail and event coordinator Yvonne Schwartz from Yoga Off Broadway in Eagle. Schwartz is a major proponent of bringing yoga to the masses, hence the free Sunday sessions. (She also offers $5 classes for first-time students at her indoor studio.) As a yogi, though, she likes to keep karma balanced, and she encourages everyone to bring a small cash donation. The proceeds go back to Fresh Approach: Eagle County School’s effort to serve healthy, locally grown food in district cafeterias. After the Aug. 18 class, Yoga in the Park only has one more Sunday. Visit the yoga series’ Facebook page for more info and any changes. Gypsum Shooting Sports Park in Gypsum The Town of Gypsum has done an impeccable job of finding unorthodox properties, such as Gypsum Creek Golf Course, a Pete Dye-designed course with all the amenities of a private country club. The Gypsum Shooting Sports Park is another prime example: A town-owned shooting range found just five minutes north of Interstate 70, operated with aplomb by the Eagle Valley Rod and Gun Club. The park hosts a massive variety of ranges and activities, including pistol, rifle (targets up to 400 yards), and archery ranges and trap shooting. Unless there’s an event – say, something like advanced pistol training – the entire facility is open to the public from 8 a.m. to dusk, and the range fee is $5 without a gun club membership. Visitors less than 18 years old need a guardian. Ammo, of course, isn’t provided. To see a schedule of shooting park events or find out more about the gun club, go to www.gypsumgunclub.com. Libraries in Eagle and Gypsum Before you stop reading (did your librarian teach you nothing?) three words can change anyone’s mind about the library: free movie rentals. The Eagle and Gypsum libraries

Top and right: Residents practice poses during the free Sunday yoga sessions in Eagle Town Park. Kevin Allen photos. Left: The Eagle Pool and Ice Rink. Photo special to SneakPEAK. are home to dozens of new and classic DVDs, and as part of the Eagle Valley Library District with Avon, all three swap films back and forth. The selection might not be on par with Netflix or Redbox, but new arrivals like “Evil Dead,” “The House I Live In” and season three of “Portlandia” are free for anyone with a library card. Now that your interest is piqued, the two downvalley libraries also host weekly activities throughout the year. Adult book clubs meet at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday Gypsum) and fourth Monday (Eagle) of every month, while teens are privy to a gaming club most Fridays at the Eagle branch, beginning around 3 p.m. All-ages events are a bit harder to come by, but the upcoming “What Can I Do to Help this Planet?” concert/ seminar on Aug. 20 promises to please. Musician and environmental activist Laurie Dameron brings contested ideas like global warming to life through a combination of music, photography and sound clips. Dameron has some 40 years of musical experience, and the event is ideal for folks who missed her when she was in Vail earlier this summer. Eagle Pool and Ice Rink in Eagle The outdoor swimming pool in Eagle is one of just two public, open-air pools in Eagle County, and as long as the weather cooperates, it’s a bona fide gathering spot in August. Located a short drive south of Eagle Ranch, it boasts a water slide and climbing wall, plus plenty of deck space to lounge. The price is a major bonus: A full day costs $4.50 for kids and seniors or $6 for adults. Along with the pool, the pool facility also houses a minigolf course ($2 for kids, $3 for adults) and a free, two-acre BMX park. The pool itself is converted to an ice rink every fall, so drop by in the next few weeks before it closes for the season on Sept 2. Current hours for the pool are noon to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

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Uncover handmade dolls, Western Slope wines and beer-inspired dog treats at Vail’s weekly farmers market. By Kyle Preeo.

farmers market has always been more than just a place to get yourself some fresh local fruits and veggies.

From left: A dog enjoys treats from Brewski Bones near the company’s tent. Viola Hale of Viola Studios in Carbondale shows off her handmade wares. Matthew Johnson photos. put a wag in your pup’s tail – head on down to the Minturn market on Saturday or the Vail Market on Sunday.

Viola Studios Though treats are in abundance for the young, the old and the furry, the markets also host For many, it’s another weekend congregation point to catch up with neighbors or just a some interesting and creative functional artwork. Viola Studio found at the Vail market puts needle to thread to showcase soft dolls, stuffed animals and nursery décor, as well as place to enjoy the summer weather while supporting local farms. But farmers markets have undergone their own evolution and transitioned into places stationery, apparel and accessories for all ages. With all items being made by Viola Hale that can quickly eat up a whole weekend with various activities and entertainment for every herself in her studio in Carbondale, each piece is truly one of a kind. “I really enjoy makmember of your family. Magicians, bouncy castles, mechanical bulls, and various music ing these unique items – it moves me to know how much they are loved and cherished. It are all common sights over at the Sunday market in Vail, and even some of the more mod- gives me great confidence to do what I love, and knowing that my work makes a positive est farmers markets in Minturn and Edwards on Saturdays offer a variety of local artists, impact with people and the environment we live in. It makes me a very proud to be a part of the hardworking creative handmade community,” Hale said. designers and inventors to make one realize just how much Viola studios was born in 2008 when Hale realized there was beauty and creativity can flow from this valley. a niche market to be found for her handmade creations. “Crafting has always been part of my life. I was influenced Brewski Bones by my very creative mother and sisters. After making gifts by Among our neighbors that are hard at work with their own hand for family and friends from recycled materials, I kept creative flavor are Mark McDonnell and Kyle Velvis: the To see exclusive images from hearing I should make these items for sale” Hale said. If you founders to Brewski Bones, who put spent brewing grains to the farmers marketphoto shoot,go to don’t get a chance to browse her wares in person during an use as dog treats. Facebook.com/sneakpeakvail upcoming Sunday at the Vail Farmers’ Market and get and “We offer a beer-inspired, all-natural alternative to storeand find the “farmers market vendors” still want to get an uncharacteristically early start on that pesbought treats,” McDonnell said. ky Christmas shopping, you can find her selection online as Their tent can be easy to spot – just follow all the wagphoto album. well at ViolaStudio.etsy.com. Her work can also be found at ging tails. Brewski Bones has put together an assortment of the San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design, Aspen Art flavored all-natural treats for your pup to enjoy fused with Museum, Ohio Craft Museum and more galleries. the brewers spent grains so that you and your furry friend can reap the rewards of enjoying the results of fine craft together. With a dedication to high Bookcliff Vineyards quality, the grains are picked up from Crazy Mountain Brewery within 72 hours of initial With plenty of food, artwork and festivities, a little wine might offer the perfect end to brewing use and then hand mixed with other all natural ingredients before each treat is hand inspected to form an assortment of flavors for your pup. Currently these creative treats are a sunny day at a farmers market. Offering an all-natural winemaking process, Bookcliff being offered in 22 stores and have been put on the in-room menu at the Ritz-Carlton in Vail winery has been setting up shop at the Vail Farmers’ Market as well. With their winery in as a treat for any furry guests. You can also jump online to www.brewskibones.com to check Boulder and their vineyard located in Palisade, The Vail Market is a perfect in-between. out locations or place an order, but if you’d like to meet the co-founders – who just might Having their vineyard in operation for 18 years, John Garlich and Ulla Merz are hardly new hands at this, but they have been putting a new spin on what has become common practice in winemaking. Without using herbicides or pesticides for weed and bug control, only using compost for fertilizer, and minimizing mono-cropping by using grasses and soon clover to To find out more about the featured vendors, find them online or stop replenish nitrogen in the soil and keep pests down they are able to offer a more natural apby their tents while at the Vail Farmers’ Market. The market is held proach to winemaking than some traditional vineyards. “Growing it ourselves allows us to along Meadow Drive every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It ends for oversee every step of the process,” Garlich said. They even offer fully compostable sample the season on Oct. 6. cups at their events. With the Front Range having caught on to their assortment of reds and Brewski Bones – www.brewskibones.com whites, their Colorado grown and made wine can be found in many stores with a good wine Viola Studio – www.etsy.com/shop/violastudio Bookcliff Vineyards – www.bookcliffvineyards.com [See MARKET VENDORS, page 13]

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Crazy Mountain Brewery brings third annual Ed Fest to the Edwards Riverwalk By Michael Suleiman

Beer. Love it or hate it, beer has rapidly become a staple of Colorado’s economic diet. Roughly 8 percent of the nation’s craft breweries can be found in Colorado. Accordingly, this has caused a boom in the local economy. More importantly, however, it has made Colorado a down right fun place to be. With three breweries of our own here in the Vail Valley, there is no need to head down to the Front Range to enjoy incredible brews. In fact, on Aug. 17 breweries will be coming to us from all across the country for the third annual Ed Fest. Hosted by Crazy Mountain Brewery, the Alpine Insurance Edwards Festival or simply Ed Fest, has grown in popularity every year. Now in its third year, the event has added10 new breweries to its ever-growing list. There will be no shortage of variety, with big players in attendance like Fort Collins’ Odell and Longmont’s Left Hand. But often the biggest surprises come from the smaller companies like Moab Brewery. The three local breweries; Gore Range Brewery, Bonfire Brewing and of course Crazy Mountain, will have their own beer flowing and are always well worth checking out. With music from Hot Buttered Rum and food carts from local restaurants, over 1,000 people are expected to come out and toast the success of this event. “Ed fest in particular is geared towards the community”, said Crazy Mountain Brewery.’s Director of Events Claire Plunkett. “It is always fun to go try some amazing craft beers. Participants can stroll around and ask questions of their favorite local breweries. For $35 you have unlimited tastings from 3 to 7, so you have the opportunity to try a lot of different breweries that you haven’t heard of or tried before.” Last year the gathering was moved to the Edwards Riverwalk to accommodate the large number of people. There have been a few new additions to this year’s Ed fest with a VIP portion to the festival. “On Friday the 16th we will have a VIP beer and food pairing at Crazy Mountain. At the

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event, specialty beers will be poured from breweries that are unavailable to the public. In addition to the craft beers, the Crazy Wagon food truck pairs tasty global comfort food with the beers,” Plunkett said. At the festival itself there will be a VIP tent for those who purchased the $65 ticket. VIP

[See ED FEST, page 13]

When: Saturday, Aug. 17 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Riverwalk in Edwards Free music: Hot Buttered Rum and Broken Everly’s Cost: $35 presale, $40 at event. VIP ticket $65 presale Tickets are available online at www.edfestbeer.com. Tickets include live music and allyou-can-drink tasting mug, good for 35 breweries. If you plan on drinking, please arrange responsible transportation.

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Under the Above: Cast members with Vail Valley Performing Arts Academy strike a pose during rehearsal for “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” Kent Pettit photo.

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Vail Performing Arts Academy brings 80 local students together for “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” this weekend. By Phil Lindeman.

ome Friday night, 17-year-old Woody Brooke will relive his childhood in the form of “Under the Sea.”

Disney redone For those unfamiliar with “The Little Mermaid,” the story follows Ariel, the daughter of King Triton and youngest of a royal mermaid brood. As Disney princesses often are, she’s restless at home, and would rather spend time collecting forks, telescopes and other relics of the off-limits human world. When a sea witch named Ursula (played by 16-year-old It’s up for debate whether Brooke is old enough to be legitimately nostalgic, but the rous- Annie Bronfman) offers to give Ariel legs in exchange for her voice, the naïve mermaid ing song from Disney’s classic version of “The Little Merliterally jumps at the opportunity. It means passage to the humaid” is sure to strike a chord with generations of viewers at man world and, more importantly, the heart of her soul mate: the Vilar Center. Parents and grandparents will remember his Prince Eric (14-year-old Peer Carnes), who she saved from character, Sebastian the crab, from countless replays of old drowning. What: The full version of Little Mermaid, VHS tapes. Brooke’s fellow teenaged leads will hum the tune “Little Mermaid, Jr.” is the academy’s return to lighthearted Jr., starring more than 80 locals kids from the by heart, despite the fact it was written years before they were fare after several years of adult-minded material – “Legally Vail Performing Arts Academy born. Even a company of 8-year-olds – kids who have likely Blonde” was last summer’s production – but with a vengeWhen: Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. never rewound a tape – will sing along while dressed as fish, ful sea witch and undercurrents of identity confusion, it’s not 17. Evening shows begin at 6:30 p.m., with a matinee performance on Saturday at 2 p.m. turtles, clams and other denizens from down where it’s wetter. quite carefree. Academy founder and executive producer AnWhere: Vilar Center, Beaver Creek For nearly a month, Brooke and more than 80 local students nah Scully is constantly surprised by her students, even in a Cost: $15 with the Vail Performing Arts Academy have been fine tuning production with Disney’s trademark cheer. To purchase tickets for either show, see a stage-friendly version of the Disney original, dubbed “Little “The kids have really made this play their own,” said www.vilarpac.com. Find out more about Vail Mermaid, Jr.” The summer production includes earworms like Scully. “I wasn’t terribly excited at first – I like the edgier Performing Arts Academy and its lineup of “Under the Sea” and Brooke’s other personal favorite, “Kiss programs – but we have a United Nations of characters here. performance camps at www.vmpaa.org. the Girl,” all tailored for kids between 8 and 18 years old. The This is fun in a different way.” group comes together for three performances, one at 6:30 p.m. Like Ariel becoming human, the academy performers have on Friday and the others at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. stepped wholeheartedly into roles they only thought they knew. It’s the same process used Like the academy’s fall and spring revues – hour-long medleys filled with songs from by actors everywhere, but “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” is open to more interpretation than most every page of the Broadway canon – “Little Mermaid, Jr.” features all 80 children in the Disney shows. The students-as-sea-creatures adopt accents from Spain, Germany, Britain academy. The fun isn’t confined to lead roles, either: Elementary-aged students sing and and Jamaica – all done impeccably, Scully said – and with the focused energy of a single dance alongside their high school counterparts, and academy alumni help with lighting and production, they stay in character for entire days during dress rehearsal. backstage directions. Yet “Jr.” in the title hardly means it’s dumbed down – over the past “You could say other shows are a bit more realistic, but this is Disney, so you can let your 18 years, the academy has built a reputation for quality takes on classic stage shows, and characters get a little wilder,” said Kozusco. “It has been really fun to take our characters all this weekend’s performances are a chance for kids to sink their teeth deep into a story they over the place and see what clicks.” know by heart. As leads in the musical, Kozusco and Bronfman are the academy’s shining stars – the two “When we do these full-length shows, it’s a lot more interesting because we get to explore have worked with Scully and artistic director/choreographer Colin Meiring since they were the characters,” says 14-year-old Serena Kozusco, who plays the naïve mermaid Ariel op- eight years old, and both enjoy giving pointers to wide-eyed youngsters. As Ursula, Bronposite Brooke’s Sebastian. “You can channel an entire character and an entire show. It’s an fman brings a mix of villainous slime and subtle humor to a fun, outsized role. entirely different experience.” “This is fantasy,” said Bronfman. “Sometimes I have an accent as Ursula – I’m not sure if that’s being kept or not – but it’s one of the great things about this show: They’ve given me a lot of freedom to just be my crazy self.”

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and cheerleaders at halftime. I hope the Fifth Quarter continues for hours. I want to see the Seminole thrust his spear into the ground and the Fighting Irish players touch the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Play Like a Champion Todayâ&#x20AC;? sign before entering the stadium. When Ralphie rumbles across the field and the Buckeye band â&#x20AC;&#x153;dots the I,â&#x20AC;? the college football season will finally be upon us. What does the 2013 college football season hold? Intrigue and excitement. Passion and drama. The latest drama surrounding the sport doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t revolve around quarterback controversies or the bad blood between coaches and conferences; it starts and ends with autographs and an outdated system where players and programs are routinely sanctioned for attempting to profit from the multi-million dollar business that is college football. Beginning next year the BCS will be changing; university presidents, athletic directors and NCAA board members will institute a four team playoff that will crown a national champion. This is progress! But the NCAA has not done enough. There has to be a way of keeping the playing field level while at the same time compensating student-athletes with a little spending money as they work towards their degrees. The NCAA has not solved this mounting crisis and their direction turns cloudier by the day. In the final season of the BCS as we know it, I am hoping for total chaos. Not the kind of chaos that ensues when Johnny Manziel arrives at a frat house with a double decker beer bong in tow, but the tribulations caused by five or six undefeated teams, breakout performances by relatively unknown players from major conferences, and the SEC sweating out the potential of no team representing the conference in the BCS Championship game on January 6, 2014. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolutely no chance that after winning seven consecutive crystal footballs the best conference in the nation wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a team running onto the pristine grass at the Rose Bowl trying to make it eight straight. Will Nick Saban lead the Crimson Tide to a third straight appearance or is it time for Mark Richtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bulldogs to shine? Ole Miss registered one of the best recruiting classes in recent memory while the Old Ball Coach will have his Gamecocks ready to roll. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rocky

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Editor’s note: This is the last in a series of articles chronicling the stories of several Eagle County locals working toward a variety of health and fitness goals with professional trainers from Dogma Athletica in Edwards and the Vail Athletic Club Vitality Center in Vail. SneakPEAK thanks all of the locals, trainers, friends and family members who helped with the series throughout the summer.

nce Betsy Van Beek greets her first batch of new students this semester, the 35-year-old English teacher at Battle Mountain High School will have one hell of a vacation story to share. In the three-and-a-half short months since early May, Van Beek has finished the Bolder Boulder, exercised on a beach in Hawaii, completely adjusted her gait and taken on her first half marathon. She went from struggling with a heart rate of nearly 180 beats per minute during 15 minutes of jogging to a regular, almost relaxing regimen of five-mile runs, along with the occasional 10-mile route from her

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Betsy Van Beek crosses the finish line of her first half marathon – and hardly slows down. By Phil Lindeman. Summer of change When Betsy Van Beek first met with Jeff Morgan of The Vitality Center, he took a series of baseline readings to track her progress over three months of training. Here are the results. May 7 Body weight: 154.6 pounds Body fat percentage: 39.4 percent July 10 Body weight: 149.4 pounds Body fat percentage: 33.6 percent Aug. 9 Body weight: 144.7 pounds Body fat percentage: 27.9 percent Totals Body weight: Lost 9.9 pounds Muscle: Gained 9.3 pounds Fat: Lost 12.8 pounds Body fat percentage: Lost 11.5 percent Starting goals: Complete the Bolder Boulder, run a half marathon by August, lose weight, improve running form, overall fitness and wellness Future goals: Compete in more half marathons, possibly take up trail running, keep a consistent exercise regimen, improve diet

home in Edwards to EagleVail and back. She fought through nausea at the Bolder Boulder and bouts of utter pain during her first days of endurance training, only to feel revived and rejuvenated when her brother visited and offered to be her running partner for a week in July. Last weekend, that litany of setbacks and successes culminated in Van Beek’s summer-long goal: starting (and finishing) the Mt. Sneffels Half Marathon, a road race held outside of Ouray in southwestern Colorado. She first discussed the goal with her friend, Annette Fritzsche, and then ran it past her trainer, The Vitality Center Director Jeff Morgan. Both thought it would make the perfect capstone for a summer of in-depth training, and after a bit of early hesitation, Van Beek agreed to the challenge a week or two before the Bolder Boulder. At the time, the far-off appeal of a mid-August camping trip with friends was a major perk, but those 13.1 miles were constantly on her mind. “It’s great that it all worked out to be a trip,” Van Beek said before the race. “I didn’t think about it much when I signed up, but we decided it would be a great time to be in a place we enjoy. I know I have to take it at an easy pace, but when I do that, I can just keep going and going. I think the muscles are built up to the point I can handle it.” Two hours and 24 minutes after the starting gun on Aug. 10 – not even 10 a.m., leaving plenty of time to relax for the remainder of the weekend – Van Beek crossed the finish

line with energy to spare. She was tired, yes, but she wasn’t completely drained or agonized, and she felt a bona fide runner’s high after going farther than she ever had in a single trip. The newfound runner in her even uncovered something she hadn’t previously noticed: Racing was fun. “I was a bit surprised by how competitive I got,” Van Beek said the Tuesday after the race, which doubled as her first day back to BMHS. “I never understood why people would go to a race for anything but themselves, but when I got out there, I was pulled into the whole race mentality. After you train so hard and work so hard, you’re willing to push even harder when it matters.” Looking back Van Beek’s accomplishments aren’t earth-shattering or record-breaking, but as a perfectly average newlywed – husband Steve ran by her side at the Bolder Boulder – summer begged for a few fitness goals to meet and beat. Like many 30-somethings, Van Beek doesn’t battle obesity or severe health issues. She just wanted to get better at running, and the physical or mental benefits would follow with time. Like some kind of reality show, it’d be easy enough for Morgan to break down Van Beek’s progress by stats and figures, from how much body fat or total weight she lost

[See GET FIT, page 13]

Tennis IN VAIL â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Interestingly, longtime attendees like Seward canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite pin down when the tournament started. He blames it one age â&#x20AC;&#x201C; his, not the tournamentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but a handful of players have returned each summer for decades. Part-time Vail resident Jeff Horn is a self-described â&#x20AC;&#x153;tennis junkie,â&#x20AC;? and for 15 years, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s played in every possible combination of matches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is as competitive as ever, but we laugh a whole lot more,â&#x20AC;? Horn says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We still hunger for victory and the win, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become gentler people over the years. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about having a good time.â&#x20AC;? Horn plans to play in three divisions this weekend, includ-

ing mixed doubles with his wife and fellow tennis fanatic, Sally. The two have fared well in the past, even making it to the finals in singles, but both enjoy the social aspects as much as the on-court competition. He often arrives three or four hours before his match just to watch other players. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a social event, a fun event, a tennis event,â&#x20AC;? Horn says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Vail institution. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be pushing me out there in a wheelchair when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m 80 years old.â&#x20AC;? For a lifelong pro like Parker, coming to Colorado for a few matches is equally electrifying. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s played in the Wimbledon Championships, the U.S. Open and dozens of

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other events in 25 countries, but Vail is home to friends like Wright. While the former director no longer plays, he visits each year to shake hands and, like just about everyone else, enjoy a few rounds of good tennis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over time, most of the guys who are still playing are just good guys,â&#x20AC;? Parker says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are guys you want to have a beer with. We have years and years of history and stories to share, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what keeps us coming out.â&#x20AC;? SneakPEAK editor Phil Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com

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table to showcase for their neighbors here in the Valley. Offering dozens of various food options â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even a couple for your pets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all mediums of art, music and of course the fruits of farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; labor, the Edwards, Minturn and Vail Markets offer to entertain and indulge most anyone in the valley. SneakPEAK writer Kyle Preeo can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com

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tickets are only available online prior to the event. With more beer sampling festivals popping up in Colorado yearly, it may just seem like a good excuse to drink. Well, it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a good excuse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great one. There is more to this event than just putting down two-ounce samplers. If the beer at the event doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give you a warm fuzzy feeling, knowing that some of the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proceeds benefit the Eagle Valley Land Trust should peak your interest. The mission of the Eagle Valley Land Trust is to preserve the uniqueness of Eagle County and protect open spaces, scenic vistas and wildlife habitats. Craft breweries are creative. Breweries are always on the mission of developing new and distinct flavors and their passion is apparent at Ed Fest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a few specialty beers that are coming out soon. In early September we will have a peach IPA and our Sticky Fingers Fresh Hop Ale,â&#x20AC;? said Plunkett. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the event we will have a few different styles to sample but for now letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keep what we are pouring a surprise.â&#x20AC;? Beer is only part of the event. There is plenty to do if you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t planning on drinking, including helping a friend by providing a safe ride. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Safety is a huge priority for us with this event. The $20 designated driver ticket is available at the door. Safety is no accident when it

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comes to events like these,â&#x20AC;? said Crazy Mountain Breweryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sales Representative Jack Albertson. The music alone is a large enough incentive to attend the festival. In addition to more than 30 breweries, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the added bonus of live music by Hot Buttered Rum. Bluegrass music is the perfect pairing for a craft brewing festival in the mountains. Hot Buttered Rum will play foot-stomping music that is sure to leave the crowd smiling. Denver-based rock outfit The Broken Everlys will open the festival. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It should be an incredible show. We wanted to bring in a bluegrass band and they are very fitting for this style of festival. They are well known and people around here love them,â&#x20AC;? said Plunkett. After the festivities wrap up at 7 p.m. there will be two different after parties at Main Street Grill and E-Town. Music, beer and mountain air â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to love? These festivals are relatively new but they have found a lasting niche that fits Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personality. They will be around as long as there is beer. Whether you think you know everything about beer or are just learning, Ed Fest is sure to offer a few tasty surprises. So cheers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for a great cause. SneakPEAK writer Michael Suleiman can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com

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to how her mile split has improved since early May (sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dropped at least a full minute). But true to his training philosophy, his first comments on her progress arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t clinical â&#x20AC;&#x201C; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re emotional. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When she first came to me, she was scared to death to do anything longer than two or three miles,â&#x20AC;? said Morgan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It made her very nervous, so I split her program into five-mile bouts and now thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy. She even said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to go back and do the Bolder Boulder again.â&#x20AC;? Since the beginning, Morgan has been impressed with Van Beekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mental grit. Even when she struggled with the first two or three weeks of his plan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; three days of strength and gait training in the gym, plus another two days of running on her own â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he could tell she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to give up. Luckily, running is the sort of sport that encourages solo exercise, and Van Beek quickly took to jogging around town. In the final weeks before the half marathon, the two even went for a few trail runs to fuel her hiking urges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get off the road and do more fun runs,â&#x20AC;? said Morgan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She wants to enjoy the mountains, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re opening all these other opportunities she never considered before. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difficult for a trainer to instill that kind of confidence, but she has really held onto it on a personal level.â&#x20AC;?

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hen the Sonnenalp hotel in Vail Village was scouring the globe for a new executive chef, it only made sense to settle with Bavarian native Florian Schwarz. Schwarz, who just turned 40 but looks about 10 years younger, was raised roughly five minutes from the original Sonnenalp outside of Ofterschwang, Germany. He grew up on skis in the European Alps and as a young chef in the late ‘90s he was drawn to Colorado by the snow and a sous chef position at the Vail hotel’s cornerstone restaurant: Ludwig’s. Although Sonnenalp is steeped in tradition – the hotel lobby houses old-school carousel horses and the banquet staff wears traditional, upscale German attire – Schwarz is dedicated to shaking up the status quo. After leaving Vail, he traveled throughout Europe, eventually landing in the culinary hotbed of Puerto Cristo, Spain. But the executive chef position at Sonnenalp was too enticing for Schwarz to pass up, and it offered him the chance to bring modern flair to authentic German cuisine. “I was thinking, ‘Now you’re 40 and it’s time to move on and do something different,’” said Schwarz, who will also marry his fiancée in the next few weeks. “You have to think ahead to the future, you know?” Diners were treated to Schwarz’s vision for Sonnenalp’s three kitchens on Aug. 2 during a three-course dinner held in the hotel’s creekside garden. It paired champagne from Moët and Chandon with gourmet staples like salmon and veal, and then highlighted the pairings through creative touches like a honey-mustard dill sauce and vanilla-carrot

Florian Schwarz (right) chats with a guest during a recent dinner at Sonnenalp in Vail Village. Phil Lindeman photo.

purée. Before the dinner, SneakPEAK spoke with Schwarz about his first dinner service as executive chef and how an old-world dish like veal head can be exciting again. SneakPEAK: The garden dinner at Sonnenalp was the last of the summer, but it was one of your first official menus as new executive chef. Was it enjoyable working with champagne right away? Florian Schwarz: Yes, and personally, I wanted the menu to be lighter. It’s still summer, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have flavor. We started with a champagne tasting, so we had the Moët and Chandon people send us a bottle each to try the different flavors. From there, we created the menu to match – it was a ground-up process. The entire staff had a part in it, and that’s the process I’d like to keep. SP: When it comes to food pairings, is champagne a different beast than wine? FS: Definitely. You can’t do what you would do with wine, like a red wine that goes well with dark meats and heavy sauces. Champagne needs something it can hold up to – something light that won’t drown out the champagne flavor. You just have to filter it through your head and let the ideas arrive. We changed several times actually, and a lot of that was based on suggestions from other people on my staff. SP: You’ve been a globetrotter for the past few years, working at resorts throughout Europe. How does the culinary scene there compare to Colorado? FS: There is a very big difference in the product you can get and that’s the main thing I see at the moment. The last few years I was in Spain, we’ve had Spanish kitchens growing very quickly, with all these textures and the molecular

kitchen influences. That has a big influence throughout Europe. I liked working with the fresh seafood that came from the harbor – we were right on the Mediterranean and got to work with the best, all the time, even if you didn’t know exactly what was coming in. Here in America, you still do see a lot of steak and meats, but it’s changing just a little bit. Since I was here 15 years ago, I’ve seen the gluten-free diets and a bit of the molecular cooking make its way into kitchens. SP: One of your first jobs was as sous chef at Ludwig’s. What brought you back to Sonnenalp? FS: Actually, I saw it as a big step forward in my career. Stefan Schmid, the hotel director, was actually my first roommate when I was in Vail and we’re still very good friends. We’re from pretty much the same area in Germany, and I like the Sonnenalp – I like the family-owned theme, and knowing a few people at the hotel really made me excited to come over. This whole thing wasn’t planned – I was still in an apartment in Spain, but I knew this was a once-ina-lifetime opportunity. SP: Did you pick up any new ingredients or techniques while abroad? FS: I would say my kitchen is a very honest kitchen. I don’t want to change the product so much that you can’t even taste what it is. You could call it a classic style of cuisine, even if I have a bit of the molecular kitchen influence from Spain, because that was really growing popular in the past year. My other goal is to keep the kitchen from being too expensive, while also making sure people can know what’s on the taste just by looking at it, but they’re still surprised. I have a dish that pairs white chocolate with olives

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Thursday, Aug. 15 Poncho Sanchez in Vail

Los Angeles native and Grammy award-winning bandleader Pancho Sanchez brings his brand of Latin jazz to Lionshead Village for an afternoon performance of Jazz at Vail Square. As part of the summer-long Vail Jazz Festival, Sanchez’s performance with his band runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is free to the public. Preferred seats are available for $20 before the show or $25 the day-of. To find out more about Sanchez and the festival, see www.vailjazz.org.

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Sometimes, even the best come last. Head to Eagle Town Park in downtown Eagle for a free, family-friendly concert with Grant Farm, presented by the Vail Valley Foundation as part of the free ShowDown Town concert series. From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Front Range band brings concertgoers its version of “Rocky Mountain rock ‘n’ roll,” rooted in genres from straightforward rock to Americana and country.

Friday, Aug. 16 Boneless at Vail FAC

Join local favorites Boneless for an afternoon of Americana, bluegrass and jam music at Vail’s all-ages Friday Afternoon Club. Set against the backdrop of Vail Mountain at Eagle’s Nest, the free music begins at 4 p.m. and runs until dusk, with drink and food specials throughout the afternoon. A ride up Eagle Bahn gondola is free for all 2013-2014 Epic Pass holders, and twilight lift tickets can be purchased beginning at 4 p.m. The twilight pass includes a $10 voucher for food and, yes, alcohol. With only two FACs left, be sure to join the party – it won’t be summer forever.

Saturday, Aug. 17 Ayurveda workshop in Vail

Join Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant Julia Clarke at The Vitality Center in Vail for a two-hour workshop on Ayurveda, the centuries-old health science developed in India and used by millions of people across the globe. The ancient science recognizes poor digestion as the root of all disease, and makes diet and lifestyle recommendations specific to an individual’s unique body type to maximize nutrient absorption, diminish allergies, improve overall vitality and sleep, and cultivate joy. If the details sound daunting, Clarke can help people with any makeup of “doshas,” or underlying

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Friday, Aug. 16 The Sessh CD release party at Woody’s in Edwards Local funk/rock/electronica act The Sessh returns to the Vail area for the first time since July 4 for an official CD release show. The show begins at 10 p.m. at Woody’s in Edwards Riverwalk, and as usual for the venue, there’s no cover charge. Look for drink specials throughout the night to wash down the cool sounds of bassist Cristian Basso, guitarist Trevor Jones and drummer Jeff Jani. The Sessh’s new album, dubbed “Anodyne,” is a mix of what the group does best, flitting from funkified guitar licks and jazzy beats to dance-worthy, bass-heavy rhythms from Basso’s MIDI bass. structures of nature, find a diet that’s best for them. The introductory workshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon and is open to The Vitality Center members and their guests. The cost is $25 in advance or $35 on Saturday. To reserve a spot, see www.vailvitalitycenter.com or call 970-476-7960.

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Make your way to Ford Amphitheater in Vail on Tuesday for a free concert with Mountain Standard Time, a Colorado band in the vein of predecessors like Leftover Salmon and The String Cheese Incident. As part of the popular Hot Summer Nights series, the show begins at 6:30 p.m. and runs until, well, when the music needs to stop. Arrive early when gates open at 5:30 p.m. for the hour-long pre-show happy hour, with drink and food specials. The concert is open to all ages.

Every Saturday during the summer, Main Street in Minturn is converted into a high-country bazaar for one of Eagle County’s most popular farmers markets. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., wander between vendor tents selling handmade jewelry, organic produce, dog treats and more, then finish the day with ready-made grub from one of nearly a dozen restaurant vendors. Parking can be a bit tricky – Minturn is a small town, after all – so arrive with a plan. The lot just north of Minturn Saloon is always free, but if it’s full, overflow parking is found on the south end of town at St. Peter’s Church and the Minturn municipal buildings.

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Wednesday, Aug. 21 Job fair at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards

Nervous about finding a job once summer ends? Drop by Monday, Aug. 19 the Colorado Mountain College campus in Edwards for a Free fly-fishing clinics with Gore Creek free job far and recruiting event, hosted by the Colorado Fly Fisherman Workforce Center. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., dozens of reNovice fly fisherman, pay attention: Every day until midSeptember, the guides with Gore Creek Fly Fisherman hold free casting clinics at locations across the valley. Clinics begin at 10:30 p.m. and include rods. Registration isn’t re-

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Bluegrass and Bloodys at State Bridge Free music is easy enough to come by if you know where to look, but State Bridge’s beloved Bluegrass and Bloodys concerts are a summertime institution. From 11 a.m. to around 2 p.m. every Sunday, a rotating collection of local musicians known as the State Bridge All-Stars takes to the venue’s outdoor stage for a free concert. With lawn seating, a familyfriendly vibe and the Colorado River just steps away, the Sunday shows are the epitome of bluegrass the way it was meant to be: energetic, unexpected and supremely danceable. Bluegrass and Bloodys ends Aug 1. For directions to the venue and more info, see www. statebridge.com. CSU extension courses in McCoy Colorado State University runs more than 60 extension offices across the state, each with close ties to the surrounding community. In Eagle County, the local office hosts dozens of events each year – right now is high time for county fairs and animal judging – but in terms of local workshops, county extension director Glenda Wentworth is known for pressure canning. On Aug. 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wentworth will be at the Legion post in McCoy for an introduction to canning jams and jellies. The class costs $10 and includes hands-on instruction for prepping and canning fruit, along with a few simple recipes. For more info on the canning workshop or future CSU Extension events, call the Eagle office at 970-328-8630. SneakPEAK editor Phil Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com

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Italian Pasta Grill

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Kid’s menu Reservations Outdoor seating Catering Take-outs Live music/ent.

AVON

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Join us for weekly specials! Serving lunch & dinner daily

MONDAY

30% off all Burgers

TUESDAY

Filet, Lobster tail and Shrimp Skewer Combo for $23.95

WEDNESDAY

1LB P.E.I Mussels for $5.99

THURSDAY

11/4 Live Main Lobster with Mussels, corn on the cob and new potatoes for $29.95

fRiDAY & SATURDAY

10 oz. slow roasted Prime Rib Dinner for $19.95 Edwards, CO 81632 | (970) 926-3613 | gashouse-restaurant.com

Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 -Wed., Aug. 21, 2013

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Eclectic American & Sunday Brunch

Comlets, burritos and more

Rustic Home Brew Pub/Muisc/Patio

American Cuisine/ Bowling

TexMex

American Fare

BLD

Steakhouse/American Cuisine

$ $$

Traditional American Diner

BLD

Hawaiian Style Food

Mexican

Chinese

Casual American

Coffee & Deli

BLD

Soups & Sandwiches

BLD

Pasta & Pizza

Pizza

Barbecue

BLD

Southern Eclectic

Creative American

Classic Italian

Italian & Pizza

Breakfast & Lunch Sandwiches

BLD

German & European Market

Coffee & Sandwiches

Colorado Wild Game Grill

Italian, Pasta

Eclectic American

EAGLE-VAIL

Ristorante Ti Amo | 40982 US Highway #6 | 970.845.8153 Route 6 Cafe | 41290 US Highway #6 | 970.949.6393

EDWARDS

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Portofino Jewelry Come visit us in our new location 240 Chapel Place, Avon 970-949-1404

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Kid’s menu Reservations Outdoor seating Catering Take-outs Live music/ent.

Ranch Western Atmosphere

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American Cuisine

Homemade Bakery & Soup

Coffee & Crepes Sandwiches

BL LD

American

B L

Contemporary Italian

BLD

High End Tapas

Contemporary American

Tasting/Wine Bar, Paninis

Mexican

BLD

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Chinese, Asian

Rustic Pub

Pub/American

Chinese, Asian

Contemporary American

Organic Gourmet Fast Food/Burgers

Tapas/Wine Bar/Desserts

BLD

Pizza

American/Mexican

BLD

American Grill

Pizza & Pasta

Regional/Seasonal Fare

BLD

Pizza, Paninis & Salads

Sushi & Japanese Cuisine

Deli

BLD

Sandwiches

BLD

Tuscan Grill

Bar & Grill

Contemporary Italian

Southern BBQ

Traditional American

Steakhouse

Meditrainian/Greek Cuisine

BLD

Coffee and Sandwiches

Mexican/American/Western

American and Mexican Cuisine

BLD

Continental

American Brewery

Regional American

BLD

Casual American

American

BLD

Steaks/Seafood

American

BLD

New American

$$$

Pizza

Casual American

American/Western

Authentic Italian

Pizza and Italian

American Bistro

Steakhouse, AprĂŠs and Dinner

$$$

Mountain Fare/Steakhouse, AprĂŠs,

BLD

$$$

Contemporary American

New American

American Pub

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Colorado Wild Game Grill

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Playing every evening

ry our new Tuscan Summer menu listening to Mickey at the Piano on our flower filled terrace 970-926-2111 676 Sawatch Dr. Edwards www.vista-arrowhead.com

Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 -Wed., Aug. 21, 2013

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Asian Cuisine

New American Cuisine

Sandwiches

BLd

Seasonal American

Northern Italian

Prime Rib/Steaks/Seafood

Creative American

$$$

French and American

French

$$$

Classic diner, Traditional Favorites

Contemporary American

Mexican

Contemporary American

$$$

$ $$

Family/American/European

BLd

International Café

BLd

Chinese

Japanese/Peruvian

Barbecue

Creative Seafood/Meat

Sushi/Asian

Southwestern Steak House

BLd

Pizza, Paninis & Salads

Steaks/Seafood

Sushi/Japanese

Italian/Pizza/Grinders

BLd

Continental/Wild Game

Mexican

American

Steaks/Seafood

Sandwiches

BLd

Sushi, Asian

Creative American

$$$

Traditional European

Contemporary American

Mountian American Grill

BLd

Contemporary American

BLd

Eclectic Pub

American Cuisine

Italian & Pizza

Steakhouse

$$$

Casual American

BLd

Sushi and Pacific Spices

Coffee & Sandwiches

Kid’s menu Reservations Outdoor seating Catering Take-out Live music/Ent.

VAIL

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Open for Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Breakfast served ALL DAY! Lunch 11am - 3pm Dinner 5pm - close

HEALTHY food for ACTIVE lifestyles foodandwinebymarc.com

Studio Events Mon. Aug 19th Healthy Salad Dressings $25 Tues. Aug 20th The Fine Art of Grilling $40 Wed. Aug. 21st Wine Tasting Wednesday: Spanish Wines $25

Wednesday: Gyro Night | $5.95 Gyro & Fries Thursday: All Night Happy Hour | Every Thursday

EAT IN/TAKE OUT DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS HAPPY HOUR CATERING

Across from the Post Office in Edwards | 926.1163

Located on the Northside of the Seasons Building by TV8 137 BENCHMARK RD 4W, AVON 970-688-5037 Open Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m - 6 p.m.

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All events start at 6pm

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UPCOMING

Throughout the year, Vail Valley Partnership coordinates a number of events for the local and regional business community. Each event has its own unique purpose, but all events have the common goal of providing partner businesses with resources to help their business succeed.

EVENTS AUGUST Wed., August 21 Tues., August 2

SEPTEMBER Tues., September 3 Wed., September 4 Tues., September 10 Wed., September 18

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OCTOBER Tues., October 1 Wed., October 2 Thurs., October 10 Wed., October 16 Tues., October 18

VailValleyPartnership.com | 970.476.1000 Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 -Wed., Aug. 21, 2013

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