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reinvented Blue Sky Riders and Kenny Loggins bring new and old sounds to the Vilar Center. By Melanie Wong.

enny Loggins, by self-admission, has never had a very good relationship with time.

The veteran musician has authored and sung some of the most well known movie songs in the nation, including “Danger Zone” for “Top Gun” and the theme for “Footloose.” It might be easy to label him a relic from the ‘70s and ‘80s, or for the iconic artist to ride on the success of his smash hits. But instead, he’s reinventing himself with a whole new project. These days he’s on tour with a new band, the Blue

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What: Kenny Loggins with openers Blue Sky Riders Where: Vilar Center at Beaver Creek When: Saturday, July 20 at 8 p.m. Cost: $125/$155 (based on seating) For more info or to purchase tickets, see www. vilarpac.org.

Sky Riders, a collaborative project between Loggins, and songwriters Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr. The trio’s harmonic delivery of a mix of country, pop and rock ‘n’ roll results in what Loggins describes as a blend of Fleetwood Mac, Lady Antebellum and The Rolling Stones. When Loggins pitched the idea for the new group to an advisor, the friend told him he was too old to start a new band. Of course, Loggins did so anyway, and the conversation became part of a Blue Sky Riders song, “Dream.” “It’s one of the best songs of the album,” says Loggins. “It’s kind of the theme song of the band, that you never are too old to reinvent yourself.” The group, on the heels of recently released debut album

“Finally Home,” opens for Loggins’ solo show at the Vilar Center on July 20. While Loggins’ main act will feature some of his most well known hits, the Blue Sky Riders opener will introduce audiences to original, pop-and-rock flavored country tunes. Loggins says his audiences have been very receptive to the new band, and he considers the Loggins/ Blue Sky Riders line-up a joint tour. “Even though Blue Sky Riders is the opening act, I guess the message for my audience is, ‘Don’t show up late!’” Loggins says. “My show is a hits show, with material from Loggins and Messina and so on, so I used Blue Sky Riders to do something legacy artists often want to do to stay relevant. I’m not just walking around my house humming songs from the ‘80s – we’re viable, and it’s a way to turn audiences on to what I’m up to lately.” Music veterans, new sound While Loggins’ name might be the most familiar of the trio, as the performer behind a string of movie hit songs and half the successful pop-rock duo Loggins and Messina (with Jim Messina), chances are you’ve heard from Burr and Middleman as well. Middleman, a Nashville songwriter, has penned songs for Keith Urban, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney and Reba McEntire, among others, and brings a sultry female voice to the trio. Burr originally arrived in Nashville to play on stage but ended up an award-winning songwriter. He’s penned 13 no. 1 hits and has written songs for Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Ricky Martin and Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson and played and written with Ringo Starr and Carole King. Together, the three pack some serious songwriting power, and the result of their team efforts is a unique sound that listeners won’t necessarily connect with Loggins alone. That songwriting chemistry is what originally brought the band together, says Middleman. Loggins met Burr and had batted around the idea of a new band. He was looking for a female

[See KENNY LOGGINS, page 19]

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Beaver Creek’s grueling mountain XTERRA brings top pro and amateur competitors. By Melanie Wong.

ew courses on the national XTERRA circuit are quite as daunting as the Beaver Creek edition.

Josiah Middaugh

The off-road triathlon is the U.S. XTERRA circuit’s Mountain Championship race, and will test hundreds of competitors from around the world on a course that is quintessentially “mountain” – a cold dip in Avon’s Nottingham Lake, a lung-busting, switchbacked climb up to the ski lifts, and once you’re 3,600 feet higher than where you started, throw in six miles of running through the woods. For anyone who doesn’t live and train in the mountains, such as local pro and reigning champ Josiah Middaugh, the sheer elevation (it starts at nearly

Dan Hugo

EagleVail, Colo. Age: 34 | Height: 6’2” Weight: 165 pounds Strengths: Biking and running, particularly uphill Best finish at Beaver Creek: First place in 2011 Stellenbosch, South Africa Age: 28 | Height: 5’11” Weight: 172 pounds What is your best discipline? Biking Best finish at Beavaer Creek: I have no best finish here. I have only been in attendance once, in 2010.

7,500 feet) is half the battle. Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 mark the fifth year the event will be hosted at Beaver Creek, and the competition is already heating up. Middaugh leads the charge in the men’s pro race as the hometown favorite (he even designed the course) and following up from 2012, which was his best season to date. However, South African Dan Hugo is hot on his heels and fresh off a win at the XTERRA East Championship. Both men, however, have also faced either sickness or injury in the past couple months that added minor hiccups to their training. Regardless, good showing by Hugo at Beaver Creek could make the bid for the Pro Series title a two-man race. We chatted with the two competitors about the upcoming showdown, breaking down the course and what it will take to come out with the win.

[See XTERRA, page 5]

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XTERRA ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Josiah Middaugh Key sections on this course? The first 5 miles of the bike climbs 2,000 vertical feet, so that first climb really sets the tone for the race. Big time gaps can develop, so it is important for me to work into a good position early. What makes XTERRA Beaver Creek unique? The high altitude and the amazing vistas on top of Beaver Creek make this race unique. Singletrack climbing on the bike and the run through aspen glades is also very scenic. What will it take from you to beat Hugo or any other challenger this year? Dan is a very well-rounded triathlete in all three disciplines. When he his racing well, he can be very tough to beat on any course. Hopefully my experience and specific training for this race will make the difference. It can be hard to predict the performance of competitors, so there may be someone off my radar that could be a very strong challenger. All I can control is my own effort, and I think I have the fitness to perform better than ever before on this course. Any hiccups in your season so far this year? I’m feeling good now, so that is all that matters. Every athlete deals with adversity and my hiccups have been pretty minor this year. (He had a short bout with pneumonia earlier in the summer). So far I have won the first two XTERRA Championship races in the U.S. Series, but both were hard-fought victories. Best and worst moments at Beaver Creek? The first year the Mountain Championship was in Beaver Creek ,I hit a sign post at mile 2 of the bike and tacoed my front wheel. I finished third after jumping on the wheel until it would roll through the fork and riding the entire race with the wheel rubbing on the frame. Other years I have made training errors that cost me good performances on my home course. My best moment was finally putting it all together and winning the race two years ago. Dan Hugo Key sections on this course? I am very hesitant to express any confidence for Beaver Creek. It is such a unique, high-altitude event. I believe pacing is likely key, never dipping into oxygen deficit for long. But I am not versed and skilled at high elevations like this - I just know from my one outing in Beaver Creek that heroics are not rewarded here. What makes XTERRA Beaver Creek unique? I look forward to seeing the venue. I recall it being real pretty. I just wish we were rewarded with some descending for all that climbing, but that is what makes the route stand out - it is a hill climb. What will it take from you to beat Middaugh or any other challenger this year? To be frank, I don’t believe Josiah to be beatable on this course. Not by me, anyhow. I hope he proves me wrong. Any hiccups in your season so far this year? Sadly the past month has been sub-optimal with a hip injury costing me training time. I had to withdraw from an XTERRA in South Africa (a couple weeks ago), so at this point for Beaver Creek, I am optimistic that I’ll be able to compete, but

realize it will be a tough day out in a beautiful setting. Best and worst moments at Beaver Creek? I just have a worst moment. I really struggled here in 2010, so much so I vowed never to return. But having missed Vegas as the season opener, I am obligated to try get some points for the series in Beaver Creek.

[From page 4]

Brent Bieshaar

mateurs to watch The pros may make headlines, but there are some ambitious amateurs out there. Here are a couple competitors who just might steal the show.

Hannah Rae Finchamp my cards right.”

Hannah Rae Finchamp The 17-year-old XTERRA phenom from Altadena, Calif., won the overall amateur titles at both the XTERRA National Championship and XTERRA World Championship in 2012, and this year she’s already taken the XTERRA West Championship. Since taking the off-road triathlon scene by storm at the age of 14, Finchamp has progressed at a frighteningly fast pace and now is a member of the LUNA Pro Team. The often pigtailed high schooler began her athletic pursuits at the age of nine, when she noticed her favorite part of playing team soccer was not scoring or the team dynamics, but running – she never got tired. She asked her mother to sign her up for a running race, and from there she picked up swimming and biking (now her strongest discipline.) She might be one of the few competitors this weekend who has to do math problems after the race. School still comes first, she says, and with the help of her teachers, she balances academics with her race schedule. Even though she is crushing the competition, she is in no hurry to enter the professional circuit. The reason? She wants to stay an amateur through college so she can compete in collegiate sports. “The biggest thing for me is to keep improving and keep getting stronger,” she says. “I really look up to the women on my team, and seeing these pros still excel into their 40s, it’s obvious to me I have a long career ahead of me if I play

Brent Bieshaar You might spot Denverite Brent Bieshaar, 49, as he rolls across the finish line – literally. The move, known as the Blazeman Roll, is a tribute of sorts to Jon “Blazeman” Blais. The young man had been diagnosed with Lou Gherig’s disease in the mid-2000s, yet he was determined to complete the Ironman World Championships in 2005, even if he had to “roll across the finish line.” At the time, the disease had already affected him so much that he was unable to squeeze a water bottle, but he still completed the Ironman. Blais later passed away from the disease in 2007, but his story so inspired Bieshaar and the high school wrestling team that he coached, that the group made Blais their inspiration and role model. Touched by Blais’ drive and further inspired by a friend who was diagnosed with the same disease, Bieshaar decided to dedicate the current XTERRA season to Blais and the Blazeman Foundation for ALS. And by the whole season, he means the whole season. Bieshaar aims to race all 24 national XTERRA events of the season. The summer has been a blur of cities, and many race promoter have helped him champion his cause, waiving race fees and hosting talks at awards ceremonies about his efforts. During races, Bieshaar carries a backpack and all the tools needed to run the bike section or repair his bike in the event of a mechanical – after all, his goal isn’t to place well, but finish all the races. He doesn’t actively raise money for the foundation, which gives 100 percent of proceeds to ALS research, but supporters can click a link on his website (www.xterraacrossamerica.com) or his Facebook page to donate or find out more. “It’s ironic, because you don’t hear too much about ALS, but once you start talking to people, everyone has a personal connection with it, whether it’s a friend or family member who had it,” says Bieshaar. “So far people have been really supportive, and many have wanted to help out.” SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com

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(Left) A cyclist rolls along Eagle County’s paved roads during the Colorado Eagle River Ride, benefiting local youth nonprofit SOS Outreach. (Below) Riders in the Colorado Eagle River Ride enjoy a bike tour through Eagle County’s dirt and paved roads. Photos special to SneakPEAK.

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Colorado Eagle River Ride returns to raise money for local youth. By Michael Suleiman.

f biking 100 miles in the mountains is a goal of yours this summer, break out a pen and check it off the list. Don’t get too excited yet, as you still have to put in the legwork. The 12th annual SOS Outreach Colorado Eagle River Ride (CERR) is quickly approaching, and it is the perfect cycling opportunity for all abilities and ages. The July 25 ride is a fundraiser for SOS Outreach, which will directly benefit numerous kids in the Eagle community. The nonprofit is a youth development organization that uses recreation to get kids into year-round leadership and mentoring programs. “For every daily activity, whether it’s skiing, rock climbing or backpacking, our kids learn about the SOS five core values. They also complete a course on urban leadership development. It’s very much about getting them involved in their community. We use these sports as the way to get them interested and stay active,” says Seth Ehrlich, vice president of operations at SOS. The event is in fact SOS Outreach’s largest fundraiser of the year and proceeds will benefit the 5,000 kids in the program from across the country. 100-percent Eagle County For local cyclists, the charity ride provides the opportunity to bike on a course that is en-

tirely in Eagle County. Distances of 102 miles, 68 miles and 42 miles offer cyclists a bit of everything from the lengthy century ride, to a milder ride down U.S. Hwy 6. “It started with a lot of riders who were out to race at a fast pace. It progressively grew from there. It really is a ride that is not easy to do without the support of aid stations,” says Ehrlich, referring to the long stretches of empty back roads that make up a large part of the century course. Throughout the years the aid stations have encouraged families and those who might be a bit unsure of their abilities to take the opportunity to sign up and accomplish personal cycling goals. At stations, manned by characters such as the “Ice Cream Lady” in Dotsero and the Lions Club members (who will be dressed in a jungle theme this year), participants will be provided food and water. The event is known for being one of the most well supported rides in Colorado. In addition to the aid stations, there are bike repair stations and six support vehicles along the way. With increased growth - last year the event drew 853 participants - the SOS team has their hands full. “We are in the 800 to 1,000 riders range and it is a good number to keep it between for now,” says Ehrlich. “We have people who finish the 100-mile at 11:30 in the morning and then we have others who don’t finish until 5:30 in the afternoon. There is that group that goes out to see how fast they can ride, but the bulk of our participants are out to challenge themselves to ride a full 100-mile century course. It is all for personal challenge in the end. Nothing is timed.” Participants can roll out between 6:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. Riders can leave whenever they wish and come back when you want while enjoying ride support throughout the day. The course itself starts at the Beaver Creek Elk Lot and runs down U.S. Hwy 6 through

[See CERR, page 14]

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Walk on the wild side Discover the Vail Nature Center’s unique outdoor activities By John O’Neill First, you can hear it in her voice. Then, as she goes on, you can tell it goes beyond passion – into data, information and a sheer wealth of knowledge. Hannah Irwin of the Vail Nature Center, above all, is a naturalist. Her energy for nature is fueled by both personal interest and education. These qualities are not only her own; rather, they are shared by the rest of the staff at the Vail Nature Center. Irwin has been working at the nature center for the last seven years. It started as an internship over the summers – between the long spring and fall semesters of the University of Michigan, where she studied environmental sciences. “I had an internship out here over the summers and fell in love with the area,” Irwin says. “I knew I’d come back and become a naturalist after school.” And what do naturalists do? A naturalist is someone who studies and interprets nature to others, a job that occupies the time of Irwin and the rest of the Nature Center staff throughout the summer. Right now, they are offering a number of programs designed specifically for kids, some for adults and others for the whole family. The Vail Nature Center is located on the south side of Ford Park. Tucked away, it can be hard to find, but once you do, it is “totally worth it,” says Irwin. Backing Irwin is the Nature Center’s director, Tom Gaylord, and a handful of staff members who share Irwin’s passion for the natural area surrounding the Vail area. They want the community to feel the same way, and work to educate the public through a number of programs. Check out a few of Irwin’s favorite ways to get to know the Vail outdoors. For a full slate of activities or more information, see www.vailrec. com/nature-center.

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A young fisherman at the Vail Nature Center learns all about the sport and ecology of rivers with naturalists through the center’s “Think Like a Trout” program. The kids program is one of many regular events, hikes and classes the center holds for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Kat Jahnigan photo. the morning or later in the evening – times the beavers are most likely to be out working. For the adult The Vail Nature Center’s all-day backcountry hikes can be a long day, better suited for adults. These adult-specific hikes are held on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. They leave the Nature Center as early as 7 a.m. and can return as late as 2 p.m. or 3 p.m., depending on the trail. There is also a half-day wildflower hike on Friday’s at 8:30 a.m. The Nature Center’s director, Tom Gaylord, leads many of the hikes. “There is nobody better to hike with than Tom,” Irwin says. “He has been a naturalist for more than 20 years. He is an expert in native plants and the area.” Camera geeks should also check out the Nature Center’s photo safari. It acts as an outdoor photography lesson led by local nature photographer Dennis Jones. “A few years ago, he was named photographer of the year in Colorado,” Irwin says. “It’s pretty cool that you can have someone like him guiding a tour.”

For the family Irwin doesn’t hesitate when it comes to her favorite activity: the beaver pond tours on Gore Creek. “My very favorite program (the beaver ponds tour) is close to my heart and very popular,” Irwin says. “It is a family program and a really unique program. We get to see live beavers most of the time.” She can spout off a list of interesting facts about the industrious little creatures. “They have become my favorite animal,” Irwin says. “They are fascinating. They are like us in a way. They are one of the only animals that change their environment through construction, just like us.” For the kids The beaver ponds tour starts at the Nature Center – right Irwin’s passion for local nature in Vail sparked an internat 601 Vail Valley Drive. Each of the naturalists gives their ship and college education. The Nature Center seeks to own twist on the program, but most of it includes a natural instill that same excitement in kids with their kid-specific history lesson about beavers and then a tour the ponds and programs. [See NATURE CENTER, page 22] the habitats the beavers flourish in. The tours start early in

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f you have the chance to talk food with Adam Roustom, executive chef and co-owner at The Blue Plate in Avon, pour a glass of wine and enjoy yourself. Hell, grab an entire bottle – it’ll be like no conversation you’ve ever had about eating.

throughout the day. Within a few hours, the town center smells sumptuous, a co-mingling of earthy flavors and the charcoal spit. Once the meat is cooked through, he breaks it down and fire-finishes individual cuts to order. “This isn’t just pulled pork,” says Elli Roustom, the chef’s wife and restaurant co-owner. “Some people say, ‘There’s fat on there or there’s something I’m not used to.’ That’s the point of old-world style – you get a piece of everything.” Though the roasts sound more like a publicity stunt than a legitimate meal – sort of a mountain-town counterpart to the luau pig roasts at Hawaiian resorts – they’re far from chintzy, at least with Chef Roustom’s meticulous approach. Lamb is easy enough to find fresh in Colorado, but the pig is a different story. Few suppliers are licensed to carry whole, It’s not as though Roustom will wax philosophical about flavor profiles or gastronomy or unfrozen animals, yet the chef found a Front Range farm that delivers pigs within a day or two of being slaughtered. trendy new ingredients. His approach is deThat extra bit of care for an unorthodox cidedly more old school and steeped in hisbut affordable dinner – $28 for pig, $32 for tory, a testament to his Middle Eastern roots. lamb, and plates come with cuts from each Unlike many gourmet chefs, he doesn’t fill Natural filet or rib-eye steak – Easily one of the best steaks in town, the part of the animal – fits snugly with Rousprecious few hours of free time poring over no-frills filet ($36) and rib eye ($38) shine with cuts of all-natural, graintom’s food philosophy: If you’re going to do cookbooks. He’d rather read about the evoand corn-fed beef. Comes with one of three sauces (we like the brandy something, do it right. lution of cuisine – say, why it makes sense peppercorn), plus seasonal veggies and a starch. “I’ve never worked in construction, but to serve the summer-friendly Colorado lamb Colorado lamb kafta – Executive chef Adam Roustom infuses Colorathe old saying ‘measure twice, cut once’ kafta on skewers, or how the restaurant’s do’s signature protein with Middle Eastern flair for slightly spicy ground works here,” Roustom says. “That’s the weekly pig and lamb roasts trace back to an lamb, rolled into balls with cracked wheat, preserved lemon and spices. whole philosophy behind our food.” old-world style of dining people inherently Just don’t call them lamb meatballs. Served with rice, sautéed spinach and appreciate, even if they don’t lmow it. a tomato-ginger sauce. ($25) Doing it right “A lot of people just associate meat with a Schnitzel – Don’t write it off before you try it – this dish put Blue Plate When Roustom finishes cubing the lamb, yellow Styrofoam container, what you find at on the map. Center-cut pork loin ($20) or milk-fed veal ($27) is sliced thin, he moves from the open prep station near the the supermarket,” Roustom says while cubcoated in breadcrumbs and sautéed in purified butter, then paired with front of the restaurant to a large meat grinder ing a fresh lamb loin. “It’s neat to see little potato salad and greens. at the back of the kitchen. About a year and kids come in and look at a whole animal. It’s a half ago, Roustom and his wife moved to very old-fashioned – it’s made with more the space next to Vin 48, a similarly minded hot spot in the center of Avon. The transition love, more attention, more connection to the food and person making it.” For the past four summers, those outdoor roasts have made The Blue Plate the place to gave the chef a chance to build from the ground up, with vaulted ceilings, a newly expanded be on Friday afternoons. Early in the morning – some seven hours before dinner service, patio and a kitchen to house all the equipment he wanted: a grinder for dishes like lamb around the time he was cubing lamb for the kafta dish on a Tuesday morning – Roustom kafta and homemade meatloaf, the exposed prep station looking out over the dining room, a fires up a charcoal pit, rubs the whole lamb or pig with spices, then slowly spit-roasts it [See BLUE PLATE, page 22]

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A chat with front-lady Suzannah Harris of Dixie Leadfoot and the Chrome Struts By John O’Neill

By day, Suzannah Harris teaches English as a second language at Colorado State University. By night, though, she assembles her team of musicians and becomes something different. She becomes Dixie Leadfoot, and her band becomes the Chrome Struts. Harris plays the upright flat bass, but she says her true instrument has always been her voice. Then there is her son, Nate Harris, who plays the guitar. He is also accredited to having a voice of his own in the band, while being a music historian of sorts. Keeping the rhythm on drums is Mike Brown, a country music and rockabilly enthusiast. Together, they from a three-piece rockabilly band that rips through Elvis, Wanda Jackson and Ray Orbison covers, and also spills out their own original music. The trio is coming to Eagle to play this Thursday’s ShowDown Town in the Eagle Town Park.

ShowDown Town series in Eagle

The Eagle free concert series, dubbed “The ShowDown Town” is held every Thursday night through Aug. 15 in the Eagle Town Park. Celebrating its 12th season, The concert series is a product of the Vail Valley Foundation with the help of presenting sponsor Moe’s Original BBQ. These concert gatherings are a down-valley way of enjoying great live music and getting out in the community. “It is a very family-friendly and family-focused event,” says Kate Peters, marketing manager for the VVF. “There is face painting for the kids and booths for food. People are welcome to bring a cooler and their own food and drinks and set out lawn chairs. It is a relaxed, chill concert atmosphere.” The ShowDown Town, Peters says, is catered to the locals that live in the valley. As with this week’s band, Dixie Leadfoot and the Chrome Struts, the Foundation tries to seek out a diverse summer musical experience that lends itself to enjoyable listening and a great show. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. See www.vvf.org for a full concert schedule.

Left: Suzannah Harris of Denver rockabilly band Dixie Leadfoot and the Chrome Struts will rock out Eagle at the town’s weekly Thursday night concert. Above: Nate Harris brings a wide range of musical influences to the guitarist role with his mother’s band. Photos special to SneakPEAK. SP: How did you get into playing rockabilly? SneakPEAK caught up with Harris to talk about her muSH: I’ve been a musician all my life. I got into rockabilly sical alter ego, her band and what audiences can expect on with my son who plays guitar in the band. One day I saw Thursday evening. a lady playing an upright bass and thought that was pretty cool. Then I found with rockabilly that it lets you do a lot SneakPEAK: What is rockabilly music? Suzannah Harris: The roots are kind of intricate, but it with music, and I like that. basically grew out of rhythm and blues, and swing and counSP: Have you ever played in Eagle before? try, and rock and roll. The artists that come up with having SH: I think my husband and I played at a hotel up there a some rockabilly style vary a lot. Elvis, Buddy Holly, Ray Orbison, Wanda Jackson, Imelda May are some. Really the long time ago. But this band configuration is new, and we’ve genre can have any number of influences. Some of the more never played together up there. progressive music can even have an R&B influence. It’s the [See SHOWDOWN, page 15] kind of stuff a lot of people like.

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Avon gear head Dan Rolfe fixes motors of all kinds, with a particular penchant for vintage rides. By Laura Lieff. Buying a used bike?

hile motorcycles have been a significant part of popular culture for several decades, when it comes to finding, maintaining and repairing motorcycles it takes a skilled professional to handle what most people in the industry need. Originally from Albuquerque, N.M., Dan “The Wrench” Rolfe brings 20 years of experience to the power sports performance industry.

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Five quick things to look for when checking out a vintage bike to purchase: 1. Tires – Are they in good shape? Is the rubber in good condition, or are they dry and cracked? 2. Oil – Is it leaking? Is it clean or dirty? 3. Battery – Does the battery have a charge to it? This is important because some of the older motorcycles completely depend on the battery to run. 4. Power – Does the motorcycle start? Will it run? A non-running motorcycle can be a good or bad situation. It could help you get a good deal, or it could mean that the bike isn’t worth buying. 5. Documentation – Does the seller own it? Does it have a title? Does it have maintenance records?

Soft spoken, extremely knowledgeable and an excellent teacher, Rolfe offers onsite service, pickup and delivery across Eagle County for motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVS, side-bysides, vintage motorcycles and snowmobiles. “I bring attention to detail and extreme focus to every project I work on,” Rolfe says. “My clients talk directly to the person doing the work – there is no service manager or office manager. When they call me they are talking to the person who will be handling their project.” Rolfe also says that he’s worked to set himself apart through his integrity, transparency and willingness to explain to a client exactly what he’s doing in a simple and straightforward way. A Vail Valley resident for almost a decade, Rolfe has been learning about motorcycles and how they work since age 10. “My dad’s rule is that if you own it, you better be able to fix it, so I learned very early how to take things apart, how they work and how to put them back together,” he says. “My dad always took the time to explain everything and made sure that I understood all the details.” The education started with basic skateboarding parts and then went on to motorcycles. Rolfe’s father took him to motorcycle rallies all over New Mexico, and his mother bought him his first Suzuki DS80 motorcycle in 1987 when Rolfe was only 10 years old. Hobby to career When Rolfe moved to the Vail area in 2003, he quickly learned that the cost of living was high and that having multiple jobs was necessary. But to him, it was worth it. After working in retail and valeting for a while, he got recruited and hired by Marshall Ringler at The Clinic repair shop. “I was handpicked by Marshall,” Rolfe recalls. “After purchasing a snowmobile, helmet

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Skin care, inside and out Local creates “better than organic” beauty product By Melanie Wong Chances are, if you’ve ever taken a look at the ingredients of your face wash or moisturizer, it wouldn’t take long before you run into an ingredient you can’t pronounce, much less identify. That bothered Vail local Katlyn Dawn, so much so that she decided to make her own product, one that would be completely natural and good for the skin. But making your own moisturizer isn’t anything like making your own energy bars or growing your own vegetables. Dawn, who is a massage therapist, yoga instructor and musician, learned the ropes by studying under a biochemist in her native Hawaii last year. The biochemist, who has a line of natural health products, taught Dawn the science behind the production. Dawn touts the resulting products, dubbed Frequency Fare, as “better than organic,” a claim that stems from the fact that it is made with 100 percent natural and organic in-

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gredients – something that very few other skin-care lines can claim. Dawn says that even the products labeled “natural” or “organic” will contain synthetic materials. “In our society, ‘organic’ is a loose term,” Dawn says. “What does it actually mean? I honestly haven’t been able to find another brand that is actually fully organic. There’s always at least one synthetic ingredient in there.” Deciphering health products Unfortunately, when it comes to health, deciphering ingredient lists, wading through the latest fads, and digging through terms like “organic” and “natural” is not easy. “Understanding health is like understanding politics,” Dawn says. “They make it so confusing. How do you know what to believe? That’s a problem for a lot of people.” Dawn set out to research ingredients and create a product people could trust, something she’d want to put on her own skin. Yet cost is the problem with creating a “bio-available” product, which only use ingredients found naturally. As a result, the Frequency Fare line is on the expensive end – a bottle of the night or day serum is less than 1 ounce and lasts several months, yet costs $70. Dawn likens it to applying

Vail local Katlyn Dawn set out to create her own skincare line, Frequency Fare, after finding that most brands contained synthetic or potentially toxic ingredients. The products, which hit the market last year, are touted as “better than organic.” Aaron Feinberg photo. your purchase of a daily glass of wine toward skin care. In concocting the products, using ingredients that were completely organic and found in natural form was not an easy task. “Talk about expensive – using synthetic ingredients is much cheaper, which is why most companies do,” Dawn says. “It took months to find companies that have integrity in their extraction processes and will sell these in their bioavailable state. I had to find companies that don’t use extreme heat or alcohol to get these elements out.” And why should you care? According to Dawn, your body soaks in what’s applied to your skin. If your daily regimen includes harmful elements, the body will try to repel it. Eventually, you either soak up a good amount of toxins, or at best, your skin never improves beyond the surface.

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Chamber music concerts at Bravo! have made a resurgence on the concert calendar in recent years. Catch seldom-heard pieces showcased alongside famed favorites at these intimate shows. Anthony Thornton photo.

Chamber music series returns Bravo! to festival’s beginnings. By Melanie Wong.

hen Anne-Marie McDermott and the Calder Quartet took the Vail Mountain School stage, there was a palpable sense of anticipation.

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For ticket info or a full schedule see www.bravovail.org. Thursday, July 18 Free Concert Series – “Male Choral Music of Dvorak and Janacek” at 1 p.m. at the Vail Interfaith Chapel Free Concert Series – “Masterworks for Male Voices” at 6 p.m. at the Edwards Interfaith Chapel Monday, July 22 Free Concert Series – “Decoding Webern and Beethoven” at 7:30 p.m. at Eagle’s Brush Creek Pavilion Tuesday, July 23 Free Concert Series – “Beethoven’s Finest” at 1 p.m. at the Vail Interfaith Chapel Soiree Series – “Music from the Great White Way” at 6 p.m. at the Washing residence in Mountain Star, Avon

As the group settled into the first suite, lilting bars of Mozart’s Concerto No. 12 in A Major, the small audience had a chance to hear the music much like the Austrian composer meant for it to be heard – in an intimate setting, played by only strings and piano, meant to both charm the audience yet offer some musical depth. The No. 12 and two other concertos that followed in the performance, No. 13 in C Major and No. 14 in E-flat major, were all written during a time Mozart enjoyed great popularity and success in Vienna, and arranged in a scaled-down form that allowed wind instruments to be omitted. In this form, it was meant to be chamber music for the home. While the Bravo! Vail music festival affords concertgoers a chance to enjoy music performed by some of the nation’s most prestigious orchestras in the large setting of the Ford Amphitheater, performances such as the trio of Mozart concertos showcase how Bravo! first got its start, says pianist and Bravo! artistic director McDermott. In Bravo!’s first seasons, when visiting orchestras and musicians played on the stage alongside the audience, there’s a joke that there were more musicians on stage than there were audience members, McDermott says. While that may be true, chamber concerts not only harken back to more intimate venues, but also how many composers wrote their pieces to be performed – in a music salon, or in a wealthy patron’s home, guests crowded around

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the piano or milling about the living room. Chamber music is defined as music where there is one player to a part, as opposed to a full orchestra, where many people might play a single part at once. There’s no set number of musicians in a chamber ensemble, but usually there are up to eight players on stage, and pieces are often performed in smaller concert halls or rooms. “The joy of chamber music concerts is the intimacy and the immediacy of being closer to the musicians, hearing and seeing the conversation between musicians up close,” McDermott says. “There’s something very powerful about it.”

Up close and personal This Bravo! season gives audiences a number of opportunities to hear chamber music – more, in fact, than any recent season. With the large orchestral concerts growing in popularity, Bravo! had moved away from the chamber format until McDermott took the helm three seasons ago. “Chamber music is the heart and soul of the festival, and one of my big goals was the increase the profile of chamber music,” McDermott says. “You hear the music in a whole different way, and it’s cool to hear some of the great pieces of music in a chamber ensemble. I have seen chamber music touch peoples so strongly that it changes lives. It’s such an intense experience sitting in a room hearing these musicians, and I just want people to get more addicted to it like I am.” The Bravo! season has a chamber music series, with five performances held at the Vail Mountain School concert hall. The Linda and Mitch Hart Soiree Series bring chamber music or solo recitals to different spectacular homes around the area. Guests enjoy music and dinner with the musicians. The newer Silver Oak and Twomey Series brings three nights of music to Donovan Pavilion, showcasing more traditional pieces with more modern, but

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SneakTREATS: Sorbets and granites Try these light and fruity ice-based desserts for your last course Editor’s note: SneakPEAK columnist Felicia Kalaluhi is the owner of Cornerstone Chocolates and Confections and also teaches a pastry course at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards. She can be reached at fjablonski@cornerstonechocolates.com The summer heat is at its peak, but you can keep cool with some easy-to-make frozen treats. Sorbets and granites are the perfect way to highlight fresh seasonal fruits and will certainly compliment some of your favorite desserts or can be enjoyed singularly as the main component of your dessert course. What is the difference? Sorbet is a fruit-based frozen desFelicia Kalaluhi sert consisting of three main components: puréed fruit, sugar and water. Equal parts sugar and water can be combined to make simple syrup, which is then combined with the purée and processed in an ice cream machine. The machine will churn the liquid base to produce a fluffy frozen sorbet. Churning is the process of agitating and aerating the sorbet mixture within a frozen climate. If you’re making sorbet at home, you can work in and out of the freezer while periodically agitating the base as it starts to freeze. For the avid sorbet scientist, you can invest in an attachment for your Kitchen Aid mixer. This attachment is a special bowl that can be frozen and used in conjunction with the paddle attachment to mimic the churning that takes place in an ice cream machine. When using a machine or mixer, it’s important that you don’t over-churn your sorbet. Too much aeration will create small pockets of space that can encourage an influx of undesirable ice crystals to form within the sorbet. The crystals create a courser feel in the mouth, rather than a smooth and creamy feel. They will also cut the shelf life of your sorbet since these ice crystals will ultimately lead to freezer burn. In the professional world of pastry, there are additives to help homogenize and stabilize the sorbet mixture during churning and reduce the risk of large ice crystals. At home, simply increasing the amount of sugar by small increments can help soften a stubborn sorbet. But be careful not to increase the sugar too much. Sugar is hygroscopic, meaning it draws water upon itself, making it responsible for keeping certain dessert items moist. It also means that it can be somewhat resistant to the freezing process. If you add too much sugar to your sorbet, it won’t set up in the freezer. Likewise, you can add alcohol to your sorbet recipes to create interesting flavors, but too much will prevent the sorbet from freezing. If you plan on using alcohol for fun and unique flavors like “white wine peach,” and “blackberry port,” you’ll want to allow the alcohol to reduce first. A reduction of wine requires that the wine be simmered over heat to release steam, thus leaving an essence of flavor, but without the properties of the alcohol. Reducing any liquid will always result in a lesser quantity than the amount you initially started with. So for example, if you plan on reducing wine by half to achieve a total amount of 1 cup of reduced wine, you’ll need to start with 2 cups of wine. The reduced wine can be combined with purée and simple syrup and then processed in a machine or hand churned. We typically strive to eliminate ice crystals in the making of sorbet, but there comes a time when you actually want a crystal-like feel. For those of you that are looking to top off your dessert with a scoop of shaved ice or are looking to build your own flavor-filled snow cone, you’ll want to look to granite, an Italian ice dessert. Granite or granita has less sugar to help encourage the formation of ice crystals while undergoing the freezing process. Sometimes granite may be processed in a machine to create a more smoothie like consistency, but it’s typically made by hand. The base for granite includes the same ingredients as sorbet, just in different ratios. In fact, granite can make great use of fruit juices and fruit byproducts of lesser substance than purée. (such as passion fruit juice, pomegranate juice, grapefruit juice, etc.) When making granite, the liquid ingredients are combined and poured into a shallow pan that is placed in the freezer. The mixture is agitated with a fork to generate ice crystals every 15 to 20 minutes while the mixture freezes. Eventually, you are left with a shallow pan of flavorful ice crystals that you can scoop into a cup or assemble on top of your favorite dessert!

Sorbet Syrup Yields: 3 cups Ingredients 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/3 cups corn syrup Method 1. Boil all three ingredients for 1 minute. 2. Let cool at room temperature and refrigerate. Fruit Sorbet Yields: 2 3/4 cups Ingredients 2 3/4 cups fruit purée 1 cup sorbet syrup 1 tablespoon lemon juice Method 1. Combine all three ingredients and process in a mixer with ice cream attachment according to manufacturer’s directions, or… 2. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch stainless steel pan (sorbets will freeze faster in stainless steel), cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer. 3. When the sorbet is completely frozen (3 to 4 hours), remove from freezer and let stand at room temperature until partially thawed. Transfer the partially thawed sorbet to the food processor, and mix to break up the large ice crystals that have formed on the sorbet. (This step is what gives the sorbet its wonderful fluffy texture.) Granite Yields: 2 cups Ingredients 2 cups fruit juice 1/2 cup sugar Method: 1. Combine juice and sugar and pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch stainless steel pan. Place uncovered in the freezer. 2. Scrape with a fork every 20 minutes.

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complimentary music. On a budget, or didn’t grab tickets in time? Check out the festival’s free concert series, which feature chamber music performed around town at locations such as the Vail Public Library and the Vail Interfaith Chapel throughout the summer. While it might be hard to rival the grandiose sounds of an orchestral concert at Ford Amphitheater, the fun of chamber performances are getting to hear and see the dynamics between players in a smaller setting. While an orchestra operates as one organism, chamber performances allow the audience to hear and appreciate each player, and even see as they egg each other on. Part of the fun of creating chamber performances is choosing musicians who will play off each other and deliver a unique rendition of the piece. Most visiting musicians jump to be part of a chamber ensemble, says McDermott.

Music for the masses But these performances aren’t just fun for the musicians, and McDermott and Bravo! Executive Director Jim Palermo says the community has met these smaller concerts with enthusiasm. The Donovan Pavilion series sold out last year, and the soiree series held in private homes has been popular as well. What especially pleases the organizers are the turnouts thus far for the 14 free chamber concerts, performed by various members of the visiting orchestras. Palermo says that part of the idea was to mimic the feel of music festivals in some European cities, where in addition to large performances, there is music going on all day long around the city. “We’ve had completely packed houses,” says Palermo. “Not everyone can pay the cost of a concert at the Ford Amphitheater, but with a menu of chamber music options in town, people are really interested in that. We’re delighted

to see the audiences. There’s definitely a thirst for chamber music.” The various chamber performances also serve to introduce audiences to some less known works in addition to the famous favorites. Last Wednesday’s chamber performance and two free concerts held on Thursday will bring male choral group Cantus featuring works by Dvorak, the composer in focus for this season’s lineup, alongside early 20th century composers Janacek and Bartok. They are works not often heard in concert settings, but as Palermo points out, every famous piece had to get its start somewhere. “I think the real message is that these are all fantastic works that deserve to be heard, there is a lot of surprise and delight over quality of these pieces so far. It’s just a beautiful mix of well-established master pieces with the lesser known,” he says. SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com

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Ready to ride While we would all like to be able to easily bike 100 miles, a bit of realism is sometimes required, which is why the format of the race is so appealing. “If you sign up for the 100 and you aren’t feeling like you can make it, we have buses taking people back at the 68 mark. On the other hand, if you feel spectacular and you never thought you would ride a century, you can keep going,” says Ehrlich. This format, coupled with the fact that all the profits go directly to SOS, has helped the event gain a good deal of traction through the years. Others have taken note of the event including celebrities and professional riders. The ride has the likes of Tour de France competitors, Boston Marathon champions and of course, dozens of local pro cyclists. This year NBA Hall of famer Bill Walton will be participating in the ride. At 6-foot 11-inches tall, Walton must require a bike that is something of an engineering masterpiece. Walton will be teaming up with event sponsor Vail Summit Orthopaedics to give a talk

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on the prevention of back and spine injury at the Shaw Regional Cancer Center in Edwards on Friday, July 26 at 5 p.m. The talk is free but if you can’t make it catch Walton at the Vail Summit Orthopaedics start-and-finish tent or the post party at the Dusty Boot in Beaver Creek. He will be the jovial guy towering over everyone. There are dozens of places to watch all the athletes, including Walton, but Ehrlich suggests Wolcott as a good vantage point. “One of the best spots is on the climb just eight miles outside of Wolcott. We have an aid station right at the top of the hill and that is a really good spot to cheer people on, especially if this is their first century ride.” Says Ehrlich. He’s right - at that point most of the participants in the century ride will start to think, “Hmm, am I really doing the full 100 mile?” and will surely appreciate the support. For more information on the ride and to sign up to race or volunteer go to www.vailvelo. com or www.sosoutreach.org.

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SP: What can an audience expect from the rockabilly performance of Dixie Leadfoot and the Chrome Struts? SH: We can play and we know our songs. Our goal is to entertain people, and that is what we do. I choose songs that will be most entertaining to the crowd. People love our covers. But we also do some original music that people really like. You’ll hear covers of Jonny Cash – he is always a big one. Also, the Stray Cats, Imelda May, Elvis and others. SP: You’re the one up front, but it sounds like you have good musicianship all around you. Tell us more about the band. SH: I’m up front on the bass, which has a really unique sound - all the slapping and clicking. Nate (Harris) is on guitar. Nate is a really well rounded guitar player. He came from punk and even some blues. Growing up he listened to every kind of music, including Music Theater. He has a really rich background with what he’s listened to and what he can do with a guitar. He knows guitar styles and can slip his own take into what we do. Mike (Brown) on drums has a good background in rock and country. He can do whatever to make it all sound right. It’s a talented group. Together we make a nice triangle. (For the concert in Eagle, the band will use a substitute drummer, Joe Clark.)

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SP: It seems like a pretty wide range of music you take on. Do you try to hold on to any strand in particular? SH: I want to reach an unlimited audience. Most people have heard a lot - if not all - of these songs at some point in their life. We bring in such a mix, and people really like it. The only difference is that we prefer to stay upbeat. We have maybe one ballad per set. But the nice thing is that a three-piece band can pull off a bunch of these different songs. We feed off the audience. There is nothing better than playing to an audience and when everyone is getting into it together. When the audience is out there having fun, you know we are up on the stage having fun. SneakPEAK writer John O’Neill can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com

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How they met The two first crossed paths at Vail Valley Calvary Chapel. Nathan was the new drummer for the worship crew, and Meghann sat right next to him while listening to the band practice. Between practice and service, the two ended up chatting up a storm. How he proposed Nathan proposed right before New Year. Both of them worked Christmas, so they had a late holiday celebration with Nathanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family. Near the end of opening presents, Meghann was handed one last, large box. She opened it to find another box, and another and another, until only a ring box remained. She looked up to see Nathan on one knee and with a smug look on his face, gesturing over his shoulder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the TV screen, I read, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Will you marry me?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? says Meghann. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He had spent a month or so working on this video game called MineCraft, where you make your own world, basically Legos on a video game. He made the words out of aspen trees and lights, and a heart around it made out of roses. The character had a tux on and held a rose. It was very romantic.â&#x20AC;? Why they got married in the Vail Valley Vail is Meghannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hometown, and it is where the two fell in love, so it only made sense. Favorite memory from the wedding day The two had a â&#x20AC;&#x153;steampunkâ&#x20AC;? themed wedding (think Wild West meets Victorian era meets the future) with a hand-made dress, perfect for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;theater-geekâ&#x20AC;? groom and dancer/artist bride. Meghann says her favorite memory from the wedding day was when Nathan presented her with a gift â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a wooden sword -- he had made at the age of 15 for his future bride. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was significant in part because I fenced in high school and have a fascination with swords,â&#x20AC;? says Meghann. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was surprisingly perfect, considering he had no way of knowing who his future wife would be. The sword hangs on our wall in our living room now.â&#x20AC;? Colors: Fuchsia and eggplant Ceremony & Reception: Brush Creek Pavilion Vendors: Jenifer Hammond planning and dress-making (of I Do wedding services), DJ Greatime, James Pieper (ceremony music), Mountain Flour cake, Kacee Picot (hair), Rose Braden and Telaflora (flowers), Alpine Party Rentals, Nathan Welton of Dream Time Images

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MOTO FIXES –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– and registration from him he invited me to come in and use his equipment and tools, and before I knew it he hired me as part of his staff.” While Rolfe enjoyed his four years working with Ringler, he now has his own repair business. He recognizes the up-and-coming trends in power sports – specifically vintage motorcycles as a summer sport/activity – and has found that people need his help for more than just repairs. “The Vail Valley is seeing more and more vintage bikes around,” Rolfe explains. “I think it’s becoming a trend because people like the idea of taking something that’s old and tired and making it cooler, newer and better.” While vintage motorcycles come in all different styles and colors, Rolfe says that their popularity is largely due to their accessibility, as they can function as a substitute for a car, or as a fun, stylish alternative for weekend rides. “Vintage motorcycles are something people can use for all kinds of reasons because they have on and off-road capabilities,” he says. “They can be used for transportation or recreation or both.”

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Teaching and helping others In addition to possessing the knowledge to repair anything with a motor that’s not a car, Rolfe is also a “motorcycle concierge” – he helps clients find the power sport vehicle they desire. He will research, make sure the item is worth the money and help his clients find exactly what they want. “I enjoy sharing my knowledge, putting in the time and finding these things for people to ensure they get what they want,” Rolfe says. In addition to helping clients find what they’re looking for, Rolfe also teaches his craft to classes and individuals. He is happy to teach those who want to learn how to do motor work, how to repair their bikes or just gain more knowledge about power sports in general. “I’m so passionate about things that run, and I have a deep understanding of the whole system,” Rolfe says. “It’s more than just knowing about the pieces and replacing them – it’s knowing why the piece broke and how it affects the system as a whole.” Got questions or inquiries for Rolfe? Call 970-376-5768 or send an email to danthewrench@gmail.com. SneakPEAK writer John O’Neill can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com

FREQUENCY FARE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Food for the skin Dawn ended with a small line of skin products, which included a day serum, a night serum and facial cleanser. She claims the products, packed with amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and oils, are “food for the skin.” There aren’t different lines for dry skin, oily skin or break-out prone skin – instead, the idea is that the ingredients provide the nutrients needed for skin cells to repair themselves and resist damage, regardless of your climate or skin type. The product’s name comes from the theory that a certain frequency (528 hertz), also known as the Solfeggio frequency, has the ability to repair DNA. She stresses that people who use Frequency Fare should use it as their only skin care regimen, as the products open up pores and can magnify the effects of other creams or serums. Dawn says that the products create glowing, healthier looking skin in as soon as three to six days.

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“The reactions I was getting were amazing,” Dawn says. “People said it cleared up acne breakouts and discoloration. People told me they looked years younger. People who had really damaged skin came back and said, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m seeing a difference already.’” Edwards resident Jill Hughes began using the products and said her family was shocked by the results when she went home to visit a few weeks later. Hughes says that while she has always had relatively healthy skin, age was causing fine lines and wrinkles, even though she always tried to use the most natural products available. “My mom thought I had some sort of cosmetic procedure,” Hughes says, laughing. “I had been using it for a couple weeks and everyone from my family was amazed. They thought I’d gotten Botox.” Because the Frequency Fare products tend to soak into the skin, Dawn created a spray called Renew for people to freshen up throughout the day. Hughes says she spritzes it on

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her hands and then rubs it on her face. As an artist, she says her fingers and cuticles are often damaged, but she notices that the Renew even helps heal her hands. Frequency Fare began with the goal of empowering women, but now Dawn hopes to market her products to men and teens as well. Dawn is also currently working on a lip balm and sunscreen. “The original concept was that youth fades, and I wanted to help women feel as good as they possibly could about themselves from the outside-in, and also help them healthwise,” Dawn says. “Now I’ve had men using it, too, with great results. An ideal market for me would be teenagers. When you’re a teenager, you eat crap. You don’t know who you are. It’s hard enough as it is without worrying about your skin.” SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com

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now able to partially achieve something I came here to do at the beginning.” The new album includes some irresistibly catchy tunes, such as the country-rock anthem and title track “I’m a Rider (Finally Home),” the poetic love ballad “A Thousand Wild Horses,” and the band’s unanimous favorite track about moving forward when life gets a little uncertain, “Just Say Yes.” Loggins says he’s excited about the project, and that any hiccups the band has faced in its time together have been resolved – it is as if this was the time for the Blue Sky Riders to take the stage. “As with most things in my career, it wasn’t really planned – it just fell into place,” says Loggins. “Such as recording ‘Danger Zone’ or meeting Jimmy Messina. I had planned my solo career, but not on meeting Stevie Nicks, which got me an opening act for Fleetwood What you can’t plan The new band not only allows three veteran artists to create a new musical spark, but al- Mac just as ‘Rumors’ took off. There are a lot of things you just can’t plan.” lows Middleman and Burr to perform their own songs, as opposed to penning them for other people to perform. “As a songwriter here in Nashville, you’re always writing for other people,” says Burr. “Unlike most people I came to town being an artist and settled in to being a songwriter. I am SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com voice to round out the group, and Burr said he knew just the girl. He introduced Loggins to Middleman, and the two sat down the day they met and wrote a song together on the spot. “(Burr and I) were doing a show together that night, and I sent (Loggins) some stuff, and he liked it. So we sat down and wrote a song together, and from then on, we kind of knew we were going to be a band,” says Middleman. That was two years ago, and now Blue Sky Riders is on the road on a three-month tour that spans coast to coast, including performances at the Sundance Festival and eight shows at SXSW in Austin, Texas, where they were ranked Number Three on Examiner’s “Top Five Bands Not to Miss.”

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The New York Philharmonic begins its weeklong residency at Bravo! Vail on Friday, July 19, bringing the legendary musicianship of one of the world’s most renowned orchestras to the Vail Valley. New York Philharmonic Music Director Alan Gilbert opens the week with an evening of Dvořák and Tchaikovsky at Vail’s Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. The concert begins at 6 p.m. with Dvořák’s Cello Concerto, with New York Philharmonic Principal Cello Carter Brey as soloist. Also on this program is Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 – a smash hit with audiences ever since the 1888 premiere. “We are always so happy to return to our home away from home in Vail, and this year we are bringing programs that feature our great principal players,” says Philharmonic Vice President of Artistic Planning Ed Yim. “With Carter Brey on the Dvořák Cello Concerto (which he just played for tens of thousands of New Yorkers during our Concerts in the Parks season), Joe Alessi on the delightful ‘Lincoln Tunnel Cabaret’ composed by conductor Bramwell Tovey and Glenn Dicterow on the sublime concertmaster solos in RimskyKorsakov’s ‘Scheherazad.’ we are so proud to present our own members as soloists this year.” For the first time in Vail, the orchestra also brings a bit of the Great White Way, too. Ted Sperling leads two stars of Broadway in an program that traces a romance from meeting to relationship to marriage through Broadway hits. “So all in all, it will be a very New York summer in Vail,” says Yim. During its Bravo! Vail residency, the New York Philharmonic will perform a series of six concerts. Featured masterworks include Berlioz’s “Symphonie fantastique” on Saturday, June 20, led by conductor Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos. Making this evening of music under the stars even more

“fantastique” is the return of violinist Augustin Hadelich, who made his triumphal Bravo! Vail debut with the New York Philharmonic in 2010, in performance of Lalo’s fiery “Symphonie espagnole.” On Sunday, July 21, Gilbert returns to the podium with “Scheherazade,” Rimsky-Korsakov’s musical retelling of 1,001 Arabian Nights, featuring New York Philharmonic concertmaster Glenn Dicterow. Also on Sunday, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet returns in Liszt’s “Totentanz.” Hailed as “one of the best pianists in the world,” Thibaudet is a favorite among Bravo! Vail audiences. “We are thrilled to be welcoming the New York Philharmonic to Bravo! Vail,” says James Palermo, Bravo! executive director. “The variety of their programs this year is just spectacular. From Tchaikovsky to Broadway, Vail Valley audiences will hear one of the world’s most famous orchestras in one of the most acoustically perfect, intimate outdoor spaces anywhere. Hearing the New York Philharmonic in Vail is like welcoming family members back home. It’s a musical celebration with close friends.” The New York Philharmonic’s Bravo! Vail residency continues on Wednesday, July 24 with its first-ever Broadway night featuring some of the most romantic songs ever written for The Great White Way. Tony and Drama Desk Award-winner Ted Sperling conducts this evening featuring selections from “Promises, Promises,” “West Side Story,” “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Carousel,” “Guys and Dolls” and much more. Joining Sperling and the New York Philharmonic are Broadway stars Betsy Wolfe (“The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” “Everyday Rapture”) and Andrew Samonsky (“South Pacific,” “Scandalous”). Tickets for all Bravo! Vail concerts are on sale at www. bravovail.org or by calling the box office at 877-812-5700. Tickets for concerts featuring the New York Philharmonic may also be purchased in-person at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Tickets range from $32 to $165. Lawn tickets for children 12 and under are $5.

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Arguably one of the most accomplished artists to step foot in Vail this summer, Ann Hampton Callaway calls herself an “American Diva,” but the rest of the world recognizes her as one of the Great American Songbook’s most striking luminaries.

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“The word ‘diva’ has always been funny to me. I mean it tongue-in-cheek when I call myself that,” Callaway says. “It allows me to have a larger-than-life persona so I have more possibilities of reaching my audiences. I can have fun with them and sort of be a character.” Hypnotizing audiences with her rich vocal delivery of the classics, Callaway also happens to be a Tony Award-winning Broadway star, pianist, producer and songwriter, having composed hundreds of songs for everyone from Barbara Streisand to the hit TV series “The Nanny.” In the Vail area, Callaway most recently leaps to memory for her stage-rattling tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in winter 2012. This Thursday she is back in town, performing The Great American Songbook from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Jazz @ Vail Square. While Callaway’s grasp of the Songbook’s intricacies is well-established and her delivery passionate and deeply familiar, her live performance has often been recognized for its spontaneity. The New York City-based performer is famous for improvising songs on the spot, based on audience reactions and comments. In the midst of its strongest season to date, the Vail Jazz Festival brings a variety of internationally acclaimed musicians to the jazz tent every Thursday for the Jazz @ Vail Square series as well as free live jazz at the Vail Farmers Market and Art Show and Kelly Liken Restaurant every Sunday. The summer-long festival culminates with the Labor Day Vail Jazz Party, a five-day celebration of live jazz music from Aug. 29 to Sept 2. For more information, visit www.vailjazz.org. Tickets to hear Callaway are $20 in advance or $25 day of show for preferred seating and general admission is free on a first-come basis.

BecTri event goes duathlon

If you’ve ever thought about participating in a multi-sport event but were afraid to take the plunge, the sixth annual BecTri Duathlon Run-Bike-Run is for you. The waters of Nottingham Lake were taken out of the equation and for this year only, the BecTri will be a duathlon. Registration is available at www.bectri.com for this Aug. 3 event. Participate as an individual or bring some friends and form a team. The race begins with a run or jog out of the park and

along the Eagle River. Runners or their team members then mount bikes for a ride through the Singletree neighborhood. Lastly, there is a short run or walk to the finish in Nottingham Park. Friends and family are welcome to join in for a day of fun in the park and to cheer on participants. There will be music and a silent auction to follow. This race is held in memory of Rebecca Lynn Yarberry, a local triathlete and community member who passed away in a car accident in 2007. This event honors Yarberry’s spirit by fostering a race environment that is encouraging to everyone, regardless of skill level. Friends of Yarberry say she had a generous heart, a loving spirit, and was passionate about charitable causes. Two nonprofit organizations, Vail Valley Charitable Fund and CURE International, are the beneficiaries of race proceeds.

A Hot Summer Night of dance

The Bud Light Hot Summer Nights free concert series offers a special twist on Tuesday, July 23 as concert-goers get to witness Colorado’s top hip hop crews, choreographers and BBoys battling it out live on stage for the 8150 title. Underwritten by Energy Smart and a part of the Vail International Dance Festival, the 8150 Urban Dance Challenge showcases seven dance crews competing for a $1,000 cash prize, plus the opportunity to perform on stage during the festival’s Aug. 10 Dance TV performance. The popular festival closer brings the thrill of dance on the small screen to life, featuring a series of winners and beloved favorites from hit shows including “Dancing with the Stars,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” “America’s Best Dance Crew” and others. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Vail International Dance Festival is a celebration of dance, renowned for its artistic excellence and unparalleled programming. Performances will take place July 28 through Aug. 10 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail and the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek, while community events will be held in the streets and villages throughout Eagle County. Under the leadership of artistic director and former New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Damian Woetzel, the 2013 Vail International Dance Festival (VIDF) will host a total of 11 performances. Bud Light Hot Summer Nights is celebrating its 26th season of bringing free music to Vail. Bud Light Hot Summer

Nights will continue through Aug. 27, with all shows free to the public and doors opening at 5:30 pm. The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater is located east of Golden Peak at Ford Park in Vail. Concert attendees are asked to park at the main Vail Village parking structure, with overflow parking at the Lionshead parking structure. For added convenience, the free Town of Vail shuttles will run extended routes past Golden Peak from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with a drop off at the soccer field near the Ford Amphitheater. Additionally, a special Village-to-Village express bus will run from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with stops at the east entrance of the Lionshead parking structure, in front of the Vail Village Information Center and at Ford Park. For more information on Bud Light Hot Summer Nights, visit www.vvf.org and follow Vail Free Concerts on Facebook.

Can Do Multiple Sclerosis partners with Macy’s Macy’s will partner with Can Do Multiple Sclerosis through its eighth annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event at stores nationwide on Aug. 24, and customers can purchase shopping passes from Can Do MS now. Macy’s “Shop For A Cause” is a unique one-day-only shopping event created to support charity fundraising efforts, and has helped raised more than $46 million for charities across the country since 2006. “Over the past eight years, Macy’s annual ‘Shop For A Cause’ has raised more than $46 million for local and national charities, providing our associates and customers an opportunity to give back to those organizations that touch their hearts each and every day,” says Martine Reardon, Macy’s chief marketing officer. By purchasing a shopping pass from Can Do MS, customers support lifestyle empowerment programs for people living with MS and their support partners while enjoying a day of discounts, entertainment and special events at Macy’s. Pass holders will receive special discounts on most regular, sale and clearance purchases all day, but some exclusions apply.

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The Vail Nature Center, located along the banks of beautiful Gore Creek, offers a wide variety of hiking and other outdoor activities for youth, adults and families all week including Wildower Hikes, Full-Day Backcountry Hikes, Childrens’ Fly Fishing, Art in Nature, Stargazing and more. Visit www.vailrec.com for information on the full range of programs offered by the Vail Nature Center.

VAIL GOLF CLUB Call 970-479-2260 or visit www.vailgolfclub.net for more information Open daily, the Vail Golf Club is a public 18-hole, par-71 golf course with pro shop, driving range, full-service restaurant and more. Take advantage of great twilight rates after 3:30 p.m., and don’t miss a variety of leagues and instructional opportunities. Book tee times and learn more online at www.vailgolfclub.net.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING Call 970-479-2292 or visit www.vailrec.com for more information VRD Community Programming offers tness, art and other programs for the entire family. Don’t miss the Imagination Station, a thoughtful playspace that encourages kids ages 2-12 to learn through play. Looking to get in shape? Take advantage of Yoga and TRX classes offered in the Community Programming Room. Perfect location for birthday parties.

VAIL TENNIS CENTER Call 970-479-2294 or visit www.vailrec.com for more information The Vail Tennis Center offers eight Har-Tru clay courts, some of the best clay courts in the country, plus two hard courts and a full-service pro shop. Visit www.vailrec.com to learn more about leagues, lessons, junior programs and much more.

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NATURE CENTER –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– “Art and Nature” is a program for kids that happens on Fridays and is for kids five and older. Each week, the program offers a different topic. The goal is to use nature as an inspiration for the kids. For the kids eight and older, also on Fridays, is an innovative program enticingly titled, “Learn to Think Like a Trout.” Here kids learn how to fly fish, but the naturalists take it beyond simply learning a sport. “It isn’t just about catching fish,” Irwin says. “The kids learn about stream ecology as well. They learn about the life cycle of the trout. Really, it all relates to the sport and is all really cool information.” Ask any kid - no day in nature would be complete for a kid without a s’more from around the campfire once the sun has fallen. Irwin says the naturalists at the Nature Center know this, and that is why they offer the “Stories in the Sky” program. The time varies as the sea-

son moves along and the darkness comes earlier. During the experience, the naturalists tell stories around the campfire about the Vail area and help kids identify different constellations. It’s a stargazing and mythological tale kind of time. Irwin describes it as a “genuine, fun American family experience.” No matter your age, it is never too late or too early to discover a passion for nature as deeps as Irwin’s or any of the other naturalists at the nature center. “I absolutely love coming to work everyday,” Irwin says. “This is such a beautiful place, and there is always so much learn about what surrounds us.”

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BLUE PLATE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– dedicated range and line just for Blue Plate’s signature dish, veal schnitzel. “Having my own place has always been the dream,” Roustom says as he loads chunks of lamb into the grinder. “It’s never the same in this business, but the vision is still intact. It’s a combination of passion and strength – when you put in 100 hours a week, passion alone won’t help you survive. You need strength to make sure your food is as delicious and inventive every day.” In Roustom’s case, surviving – and even thriving – means embracing dishes others may balk at. Take the veal or pork schnitzel: It’s an upscale version of the Austrian staple, a kind of comfort food Elli Roustom enjoyed before coming to Colorado and meeting her husband. When the two opened The Blue Plate nearly six years ago (then known as Blue Plate Bistro), schnitzel wasn’t high on the chef’s must-have list. “If you have told me six years ago I’m on the map because of schnitzel, I’d probably slap you,” Roustom laughs. “I never thought it’d become the thing it is, but we do it the right way and that makes the difference. We do it from the heart, the way it’s supposed to be done.”

History on a plate The schnitzel is easily the restaurant’s top-selling dish, along with another European staple, fondue. Roustom likes giving diners what they enjoy, but he also enjoys subtly playing with the menu. Born in Damascus, Syria, he often finds ways to bring Middle Eastern flair to seasonal dishes. The ground lamb forms the base of his Colorado lamb kafta, a slightly spicy combination of lamb, preserved lemons and cracked wheat, all rolled into balls and served on wooden skewers with rice and sautéed spinach. The recipe is handwritten in illegible chef scrawl – he hasn’t yet had time to type it out – and the list of ingredients is straight from a Syrian street bazaar: bulgur wheat, ground cumin, Moroccan henrissa. For diners familiar with Colorado lamb in its many variations, the dish is refreshing. It’s bright and spicy thanks to cilantro and cumin, and the depth of flavor is endless. As for the skewer, it traces back to Roustom’s obsession with the history of cuisine: He explains how Middle Eastern cooking was often done on sticks – they had volumes upon volumes of books, but Europeans were the first to adopt metal pans and utensils.

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“Cuisine comes from what people were able to work with, while sustenance is just getting by,” Roustom says while finishing the lamb kafta mix. “Cuisine comes from excess, and the progression of history – going from eating crap in the Dark Ages to Arabs making due with less water – has led to the cuisine we have now.” For Roustom, cuisine at The Blue Plate is unabashedly American. Sure, the menu has meatloaf and steak – the latter of which is superb, using natural, humanely raised cuts from the same Front Range supplier as the whole pig – but as a restaurant owned by a Syrian and an Austrian, it revels in the influences of an immigrant country. “When it comes to food, you always have to look at history,” Roustom says. “Knowing the origins of this and the origins of that can tell you how it became part of American society. That comes back to cuisine in America, and the progression of history has led to the cuisine we have now.”

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SneakSPORTS: Quick slants on the AFC

Football season is upon us - a look at what each division holds Editor’s Note: Minturnbased sports fan Patrick Whitehurst writes for www. fanrag.com. Read his musings on the site or in SneakPEAK.

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Not long from today, NFL action will consume multiple hours of every day for millions of Americans. It’s time to grab the beers and get prepped. Let’s look at the top storylines from every division in the American

AFC East Relax, the New England Patriots will be just fine. Tom Brady has done much more with much less in the past and an underrated running game will grind out first downs and victories late. When the new year strikes, the Patriots should be in prime position for another top seed or bye in the AFC. The Miami Dolphins are banking on second year starter Ryan Tannehill to lead this team back to prominence. The only questions revolve around an unproven running game, changes along the offensive line, and whether or not the defense can elevate their play. Expect the Buffalo Bills to play many high-scoring thrillers this season. Just don’t expect them to register too many wins. CJ Spiller should continue to impress, but growing pains for a young defense and a rookie QB will be evident from day one. With lowered expectations, the circus surrounding the New York Jets might not be as dramatic as in years past, but this team will be in the headlines for all the wrong reasons all season long. Any way that Mark Sanchez and Rex Ryan can lose games and their jobs can-and-will happen.

he will need help from Ray Rice and a defense without a proven leader to make another Super push. The good news for Ravens fans is that John Harbaugh still has the headset, and he knows how to prepare this squad to win. The Cincinnati Bengals have weapons in place. As good as AJ Green and Andy Dalton have been in their two years together in the Queen City, they need another viable, reliable option to step up consistently. Will the Cleveland Browns ever be done rebuilding? I forget which stage of yet another five-year plan this team is currently in, but the wicked cycle of drafting QBs early and firing head coaches will continue -- there’s no stopping it now! AFC South While the league’s best running game and a nasty defense should easily translate into double-digit victories for the Houston Texans, this is a team whose Super window is closing quickly. The Texans have proven they can beat the Bengals in the playoffs, but that’s it. Andrew Luck didn’t make Indianapolis Colts fans forget about Peyton Manning, but he exceeded expectations. In order for this team to be a playoff fixture every season, the defense must play better, and the running game has to take some pressure off the budding superstar under center. The Tennessee Titans seem to be spinning their wheels. Jake Locker hasn’t proven exactly effective or durable, Chris Johnson talks a big game, but his production and effort has suffered ever since signing a massive contract, and this team lacks a true identity. Outside of Maurice Jones-Drew, the Jacksonville Jaguars lack any sort of star power. Keep a close eye on how the lightning-quick Denard Robinson is utilized in the pre-

season; the Jags may be able to squeak out a couple of wins. AFC West Fans in the Rocky Mountains don’t want to hear about Peyton Manning’s 9-11 career playoff record (Manning is tied with Brett Favre for most playoff losses all-time) or that the Denver Broncos enter the 2013 season as the prohibitive favorites of winning the Lombardi Trophy. What fans of the Orange and Blue want to discuss is a high-powered offense that will be complemented by a fast defense playing with the lead and rushing the passer relentlessly. It’s Super Bowl or bust in the Mile High City. If Philip Rivers regains his form, if Ryan Mathews can stay healthy, and if Dwight Freeney can re-emerge as a dominant pass rusher, the San Diego Chargers could contend for a wild-card berth. If not, rookie head coach Mike McCoy may wish he were still calling plays for Peyton and company. On paper, the Kansas City Chiefs weren’t the worst team in football last season. Andy Reid will change the culture in KC and by season’s end this team will be very competitive. Draft Jamaal Charles early in fantasy leagues. Will the Oakland Raiders be a lock for the first overall pick in 2014, or is there reason for hope? Charles Woodson is back in silver and black, and Darren McFadden enters training camp healthy. Do you see their renewed commitment to excellence? As training camps get rolling, the plot will only thicken. Stay tuned for an exciting season and more commentary from Fanrag.

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Thursday, July 18 Chefs in the Garden in Vail

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens continues its weekly Chefs in the Gardens series on Friday at noon. Join local chefs for live cooking demonstrations, culinary tips and recipe swapping, all surrounded by the beauty of Vail’s signature gardens framed by Gore Range. Cost is $5 at the event. For more info, call BFAG main office at 970-476-0103 ex. 3.

Thursday, July 18 Star Dancing Gala for the Youth Foundation in Gypsum

This fundraiser features dance performances by notable locals and professional dancers, each performing to a different genre of dance. Similar to popular dance television shows, these local “stars” accept the challenge to train with a professional dancer and perform in front of our live audience for the benefit of children in the Vail Valley. All proceeds from the event will benefit The Youth Foundation’s many programs and services. The event will include dinner, cocktails, premium wine selections, live entertainment, a unique-andpriceless live auction, stories of Youth Foundation participants and guest dancing. Event starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Eagle Airport. For more information go to www.vvf.org

Thursday, July 18 Bravo! free performance by Cantus

The Bravo! Vail music festival added a slew of free concerts this year, including the Thursday afternoon performance with the all-male choral group Cantus. The award-winning

group performs music from two beloved Czech composers Friday, July 19 at the intimate Vail Interfaith Chapel. Music begins at 1 p.m., Tiny Tots Swim and Gym in Avon but be sure to arrive early of you want a spot. For more info, The Town of Avon’s new kid-friendly recreation program, call Bravo! Vail at 970-827-5700. Tiny Tots Swim and Gym, returns for the month of July after a stellar start in May. Every Friday until July 26, parents can Thursday, July 18 bring their kids (must be more than 5 years old) to the Avon Recreation Center from noon to 2:30 p.m. for a few hours of Praise in the Park in Gypsum swim lessons, games and outdoor play. Remember to pack a Gypsum’s weekly Party in the Park program gets a slight swimsuit, sunscreen and other active wear. Cost is $20 and facelift with Praise in the Park, a kickoff for the town’s pre-registration is required at www.avon.org. For more inweekend-long Gypsum Daze event. Drop by Lundgren formation, call the rec center at 970-748-4060. Theater (found near the Gypsum Recreation Center) for free praise-focused music at 7 p.m., followed by the movie “Facing the Giants” around 8:45 p.m. The event is familyFriday, July 19 friendly, and includes a bounce castle and snacks for kids. Vail Friday Afternoon Club Picnic blankets and lawn chairs are always a good idea. Kick off the weekend at Vail’s Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) at Eagle’s Nest beginning at 4 p.m. with live music from Thursday, July 18 headliner, Bob Masters Trio. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. evBeaver Creek Rodeo ery Friday throughout the summer on Talon’s Deck Grill. Dust off your cowboy boots and tack on some spurs for the Guests and locals alike can kick off the weekend with free Beaver Creek Rodeo. Grounds are located in Avon behind live music and activities, food and drink specials, and more Chapel Square with free shuttle service from the covered all while enjoying amazing sunsets and the best views in the bridge in Beaver Creek Village. The full line up of clasvalley. All performances are free and the Eagle Bahn Gonsic rodeo events include bronc riding, calf scramble, team dola is free to 2013-2014 pass holders. roping, mutton bustin’, barrel racing, bull riding and burro racing. Bring the whole family for pony rides, face painting, Friday, July 19 mechanical bull, western fare and a wide range of barbecue Free music and beer at Magustos beginning when gates open at 5 p.m. Each Friday, free is the name of the game at Magustos in Main Street Minturn. Drop by between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18 for free beer, then stick around for acoustic music on the Jake Wolf and Friends at Vail Ale House patio from a rotating set of local musicians. Past perforLocal musician Jake Wolf is highly prolific - just look at his mances have seen Johnny Schleper of MTHDS and memSchool of Rock program with Avon Elementary School stu- bers of Turntable Review. After all the free stuff is gone, dents - but he still finds time for free weekly shows at Vail stick around - drink specials last all night. Call the restaurant Ale House in West Vail. The venue hosts Wolf and a rotat- at 970-827-5450 for more info. ing group of local musicians each Thursday at 10 p.m. for a mix of rock ‘n’ roll, funk and jam covers, all on Ale House’s high-profile stage. Did we also mention its free? Music ends Friday, July 19 around midnight, with drink specials throughout the concert. AdamROSS at Samana Lounge Entry is 21 years old and older. Call the restaurant at 970- Join Samana Lounge favorite AdamROSS at the Vail Village club for a night of dance-friendly tunes, remixes and, 476-4314 for more info. as dancing should often include, drink specials. Ladies drink free from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., and everyone is privy to $3 well drinks and $4 Red Bull drinks throughout the night. There’s

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Friday, July 19 Eagle Farmers Market

Come for pony rides, shopping and more at the Eagle Town Park from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday.

Tuesday, July 23 Peter Frampton at the Vilar Center The legendary Peter Frampton is back by popular demand for a performance at the Vilar Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, July 23 at 8 p.m. with Grammy Award-winning classic rocker Peter Frampton with special guest Steve Lukather. guished artists, and we could not be happier to host him again this summer.Tickets are $105 and $130 (based on seating) and are available online at www. vilarpac.org, by phone at 970-845-TIXS or in person at the VPAC Box Office.

Friday, July 19 to Saturday, July 20 Gypsum Daze

It’s little wonder Gypsum Daze is the largest festival of its kind in Eagle County. Now in its 31st year, the annual celebration of music, food, sports and community is expected to attract nearly 6,000 to Gypsum this Friday and Saturday. The weekend is teeming with events, from a massive talent show on Friday evening to headliner LeAnn Rimes on Saturday evening. Other highlights include food and craft tents near Gypsum Town Hall throughout the weekend, a 5K run/walk through the town Saturday morning at 8 a.m., a jalapeno-eating contest near the main food area on Saturday at 1 p.m. and a ridiculous amount of other diversions for the entire family. Best part? Nearly everything is free, or at least free to browse. Tickets for the LeAnn Rimes concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday are $15 online, $25 the day-of. For more information or a complete schedule, see www.townofgypsum.com.

Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 XTERRA Beaver Creek

Swim, mountain bike and run, starting in Avon’s Nottingham Lake and finishing in Beaver Creek in this challenging off-road triathlon. Beaver Creek is also the site of the XTERRA Mountain Championship. Be a part of the “Live More” spirit and challenge yourself during the weekend to compete in either the 10k or half marathon event. The half marathon follows a scenic and challenging “out and back” course around the trails of Beaver Creek and Bachelor Gulch

Sunday, July 21 La Sportiva Vail Half Marathon

The newly revamped Vail Half Marathon course is a true 13.1-mile trail race that has the same start as in previous years, climbing up from Golden Peak to the Windisch trail.

This The race will begin and end at the Golden Peak Children’s Center in Vail at 8 a.m. On site registration will start at 6:30 a.m. See www.vailrec.com for more info.

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Sunday, July 21 Vail Farmers Market

The star-studded free summer concert series returns to Vail, This week brings the best urban dancers from around the state to compete in a high energy dance-off and show. A part of the Vail International Dance Festival, the 8150 Urban Dance Challenge showcases seven dance crews competing for a $1,000 cash prize, plus the opportunity to perform on stage during the festival’s Aug. 10 Dance TV performance. Doors open at 5:30 p.m and concert begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Gerald Ford Amphitheater in Vail.

Get a taste of Colorado with the Vail Farmers’ Market and Art Festival, open weekly throughout the summer. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each week, find locally grown produce, international dishes, fresh baked goods and even Colorado wine. The Art Festival feeds travelers’ creativity, offering everything from beautiful clothing and jewelry to handmade home items. Browse through the vendors while listening to live jazz performances in the square. For more

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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

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

We will be addressing habits to avoid, how to fall asleep, stay asleep, and sleeping soundly with a partner that snores.

Appointments •970-926-HELP (4357)

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Thursday, July 18, 2013 -Wed., July 24, 2013

BLd

Saturday, August 3, 9am-5pm Edwards $200/person - 8 hr seminar

50 Lime Park Dr, Eagle, | (970) 328-2882 | eagleranchgolf.com

Family/American/European

• architectural • ornamental • structural

FOR THE MONTH OF970-949-0961 JULY 41266 Hwy 6 ENJOY CART, GREEN FEEEagle&Vail LUNCH FOR JUST $75

$$$

International Café

Sleep Seminar

Because SPECIAL you deserve it! GOLF & LUNCH

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Asian Cuisine New American Cuisine

Custom Metal Work Including:

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

VAIL

Pricing

denotes sneakPeak Advertisers $ = $10-$20, $$ = $20-$40, $$$ = $40+ B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, d = dinner

Meals served

A Quick Peak at Where to Eat.

Type of food

Dining Guide

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men’s hair cuts the barber’s den

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EaglE County Fairgrounds EaglE, Colorado Thursday, July 18, 2013 -Wed., July 24, 2013

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Lundgren Theater

2013

Fun

Big smallTown Gypsum Colorado Est: 1911

Ima

Collin Raye

Thursday, July 18 Praise in the Park

Movie: Facing the Giants

Friday, July 19 3x3 Basketball

Family Fishin’ Fun

Youth Talent Show Adult Talent Show

Saturday, July 20 7:00am Firemen’s Breakfast

8:00am 5K Gypsum Daze Race 11:00am Mullets and MudFlaps Parade

12:00pm Gypsum Creek Cruiser’s Car Show 12:00pm Horse Shoe Tournament

12:00pm Family Shoot Gypsum Gun Club 12:00pm Free Kids Activities Zone 1:00pm Jalapeno Eating Contest 2:00pm Nashville Artist: Paul Bogart Food and Craft Vendors all day

6:00pm Main Concert! $15 advance, $25 day of, under 12 free with Adult!

Alpine Banks in Gypsum & Eagle, Columbine Market, Gypsum Town Hall, Active Communications Stores

info. | Registration www.townofgypsum.com

Paul Bogart

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Thursday, July 18, 2013 -Wed., July 24, 2013

Jim & Jerry