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SuperDre DJ Producer Andrea Wallace, also known as “SuperDre,” will make the trip out from Michigan for the festival and says that it is one of her favorite venues to play. Wallace also brought her minimalist tech-house sounds, infused with hip-hop baselines to River Beats last year. “It was great. I had no idea where we were going when we were driving out there,” Wallace says, laughing. “When we got there (to State Bridge) I was impressed and excited to play. Everyone gets to chill and hang out and listen to some really good music with no cell service to distract anyone.
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ot on the heels of a world-class classical music festival, the 2012 Vail International Dance Festival is here and ready to live up to its name. The annual festival, which goes from July 29 through Aug. 11 in Vail and Beaver Creek, will feature 10 performances with dancers and styles from all over the world. Under the leadership of Artistic Director and former New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Damian Woetzel, the festival kicks off with performances by New York City Ballet MOVES, followed by the Martha Graham Dance Company and BalletX. Just to mix things up, the entire festival will close out with DanceTV, which brings dancers from the hit shows “America’s Best Dance Crew,” “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance” to the Ford Amphitheater stage. (See this week’s cover featuring Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who placed second on “So You Think You Can Dance’s” fourth season and is an audience favorite.) New works have always been a mainstay of the festival, and this year will once again bring a premiere performance on Aug. 6. The performance, NOW, is an evening of recent works by a slew of choreographers. “New works are an essential part of how dance remains a
Philadelphia’s BalletX performs “The Last Glass,” choreographed by artistic director Matthew Neenan. Neenan and the 10-dancer company perform “The Last Glass” and a premiere at the upcoming Vail International Dance Festival. Alexander Iziliaev photo.
vital art form,” Woetzel says. “This year we have a remarkAmong the premieres is the 10-member BalletX’s perforable variety of innovative choreographers represented, and mance of “Looking Glass,” created by the group’s co-artiswe titled this particular program NOW, recognizing the chal- tic director and co-founder Matthew Neenan. SneakPEAK lenge and need for dance to relate to the present day.” caught up with Neenan at the company’s base in Philadelphia to talk about the upcoming Vail premiere, pushing the boundaries of ballet and what it’s like to be at the helm of a rising dance company.
Vail Dance Festival at a glance
All performances at the Gerald Ford Amphitheater in Vail unless otherwise specified. Sunday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. New York City Ballet MOVES Monday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. New York City Ballet MOVES Tuesday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. UpClose: Stravinsky by Balanchine Featuring New York City Ballet MOVES, Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek Friday, Aug. 3 and Saturday, Aug. 4 at 7:30 p.m. International Evenings of Dance Monday, Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m. NOW: Premieres and new works, hosted by Damian Woetzel Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Dance for $20.12 Thursday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Martha Graham Dance Company Friday, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Ballroom Spectacular Saturday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Dance TV Tickets are priced from $12 to $90 and available online at www.vaildance.org or via phone at 888920-2787. Series and student pricing is also offered.
SneakPEAK: For those not familiar with BalletX, what can audiences expect? Matthew Neenan: We’re all from a ballet background, but the mission is really to just do new work. We’ve got seven world premieres this year and we’ve built a repertoire of 25 to 30 works. Our dance is very much full-body movement – it’s very physical and athletic. Every choreographer we work with has such a different style. There are some where the girls are wearing traditional point shoes, and we just finished more of a theatrical piece with costumes and a focus on characters. We’re up for anything. In Vail, we’ll be doing a piece of mine called “The Last Glass.” It’s set to music from Beirut, an indie rock band. A friend of mine let me listen to a few of their songs and I loved them. (The dance) has got certain narratives to it, so there are storylines, and each dancer has a certain character. SP: So how did you become a dancer? MN: I’m originally from the suburbs of Boston and left at 14 to move to New York City. I went to the School of American Ballet and a performing-arts high school. Then I moved
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Bluegrass is a genre where musical chops are hailed and scrutinized more than almost any other. If you are looking for a set of downright gnarly pickers, look no further than Greensky Bluegrass. They formed in 2000 with Dave Bruzza playing guitar, Mike Bondt on banjo and Paul Hoffman at the time newly picking up the mandolin. The band acquired upright bassist Mike Devol, originally a classically trained cellist, in 2003 and began touring regularly. The pick masters will be playing at State Bridge this Sunday, June 29. Tickets are $17.50 online at www.statebridge. com, and the show starts at 4 p.m. Greensky released its first album “Less Than Supper” in 2004, thrusting them more fully onto the road. Performing and subsequently winning the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest in summer of 2006 made Greensky into full time road warriors. Shortly after, their sophomore album “Tuesday Letter,” came out, produced by Railroad Earth’s Tim Carbone. In November 2007, their first live CD “Live at Bells” was released, demonstrating that there was more to the band than colorful lyricism and great studio production. Recorded at Bells Brewery over a few shows, this album showed these boys could step out of their personal boundaries and play. In January of 2008, the band completed its lineup by adding Anders Beck on Dobro and later released its third studio album “Five Interstates” in August. At the end of 2010, Greensky released two more live albums, The “All Access” Volumes 1 and 2, and showed no signs of slowing down. Since its inception, Greensky Bluegrass has toured nonstop promoting each album along the way, blazing a trail of bluegrass hotness and leaving a wake of devout fans as they go. These days, their latest album “Handguns” only seems to solidify their talents as one of the most deadly accurate modern bluegrass bands around. The band hails from Michigan, but they say that people think they come from Colorado all the time. “We fit into the same genre as Leftover Salmon and YonSneakPEAK writer Jenna Stecker can be reached at der Mountain String Band, as opposed to traditional blue- info@sneakpeakvail.com
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ou have seen him around the Vail Valley. More than likely, wherever you have seen him, he has had a grand smile on his face and probably said hello to you or asked if you needed help with anything.
His quiet but helpful nature has been influenced by the likes of his five sisters, “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peal, Zig Ziglar and legendary college basketball coach John Wooden, who taught him to always do his best, be honest, fair, friendly, and have a positive attitude. The minute you meet Marlin Smickley and his striking, white, full head of hair and super fit physique, you will see how all of these influences have helped shape this man into a person beloved by so many in the valley. At age 72, he is also known for his athletic endeavors in the mountainous terrain of Eagle County. This past weekend, he competed in one of the toughest tests in the Vail Recreation District trail running series, the La Sportiva Vail Half Marathon. It was the fourth race in the seven-race series, zig-zagging around Vail Mountain and topping out at Eagle’s Nest.
Runner Marlin Smickley gets ready at the start line of the Vail Rec District’s half marathon race last weekend. Smickley, at 72, is a longtime local, tireless volunteer and endurance athlete. Zach Mahone photo. had previously taught with and immediately fell in love with the mountains and the climate. Through much of his journey, Smickley has been a runner. Prior to moving to the west, he ran for exercise and recreation. Through the race series in Vail, he fell in love with the trails. Now he has been a regular character at each of the past 12 years at all of the Vail Rec District trail running races. At the half marathon last week, Smickley couldn’t even tell you how he placed – that’s not really the point, for him. “I really enjoyed the half marathon,” he says. “The scenery was beautiful as well as the weather. My breathing felt good as well as my legs – no pains or aches. The best part of the run is the singletrack. The trees and rocks give off so much energy. It’s a spiritual experience!”
The long and winding road Smickley was born and grew up in eastern Pennsylvania, very close to the base of the Appalachian and Pocono mountains. Once through his school years, Smickley served for Stay busy, keep it simple three years in the United States Army, and then had a very interesting position with the CIA Smickley is one of the very familiar faces you will see at many of the Vail Rec District decoding and encoding messages as a cryptographer. However, he soon realized that he did events working as a volunteer. For him, it’s a way to give back from his many blessings. no get along with all of the secrecy. From his top secret work with the CIA, he moved on to “(I’m) so blessed to live here in this beautiful valley with so many gifts and blessings, earn a teaching degree at East Straudsburg University in Pennsylvania and taught elemenespecially with my perfect health,” he says. tary education as well as gifted and learning disabled over the next 33 years. Just of few of his other interests include reading, gardening and pilates. He tries to mainUpon retirement, Smickley decided to move to the Vail Valley and has now been living tain his perfect health by continuing to run, hike and bike in the summer and Nordic ski in his dream for 12 years. He was introduced to Vail when he came out to visit friends that he
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Hotel manager has traveled the globe, but still calls Vail home By Melanie Wong Stefan Schmid was practically born into the hospitality industry. Today, you’ll find him as the hotel manager at the Sonnenalp Resort in Vail, but he hails from a small, Bavarian mountain-resort town in Germany and was introduced to the trade by his parents, who ran a bed and breakfast. “I wanted to travel,” Schmid says of following in his family’s footsteps. “When I was young I helped the family, and it was given in a resort town that you’d go into the industry.” Since those days, he has lived his whole life in one vacation spot after another, so it’s not surprising that he’s an expert at creating memorable vacations for others. In a valley full of interesting personalities, Schmid might be one of the most well traveled. He has been a globetrotter since his early twenties, working at some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts from Buenos Aires to Tokyo. Luckily for Vail visitors, after nearly 20 years of travel he has landed in the valley, in a mountain town not unlike his own hometown in Germany. “It was a lot like home. Seeing a ski resort with a European feel gave me a home feeling,” Schmid says of Vail in his pleasant German accent. “I like the beauty of the village in the mountains and a lifestyle where you have festivals, concerts and all these things that make Vail unique.” Even though Schmid left Vail in the late ‘90s to continue his travels, he says he always wanted to return someday. “When traveling the world, I always missed Vail,” he says. Round trip from Vail Schmid’s career started with a cooking apprenticeship, until someone suggested he’d do well at the “front of the house.” After hotel management school and a series of internships at hotels in Switzerland, he landed at Vail’s Austria Haus (then a Sonnenalp hotel) in the early ‘90s. While he loved Vail, his work and the travel bug sent him on the road again, this time to Santiago, Chile, then to Tokyo. The jobs not only gave him the chance to experience vastly different cultures, but also gave him insight on what it’s like to be a foreigner traveling in another country.
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From: Bavaria, Germany Find him at: Vail’s Sonnenalp Resort as hotel manager Has lived: In eight different countries Languages: English, German and Spanish Still wants to visit: Australia and Africa “You understand more the customer needs as an international traveler,” Schmid says. “I enjoy working with different cultures and languages.” During his time in Japan, he traveled extensively in Asia, including to Thailand and China. His job at the hotel afforded him some priceless experiences, including meeting members of the Japanese royal family and becoming a wedding expert. The hotel was the venue for nearly 850 weddings each year, and at times the staff was in charge of 15 weddings per day. From the trademark Japanese politeness to the custom of removing shoes at the door, there was much to get used to. “I lost so many pairs of shoes in Japan,” Schmid laughs. “You walk into a restaurant and they take your shoes, and sometimes at the end of the night they can’t find it. I probably went through 10 pairs of shoes and had to come home barefoot.” His next job took him to Buenos Aires, possibly the cultural opposite of Tokyo. “It was such a culture shock, going from Tokyo to Buenos Aires,” Schmid says. “In Japan, they’re so polite and you don’t look at anybody or do anything. The first day at the hotel (in Buenos Aires), in the elevator the maid kissed me on the cheek and I had no idea what to do.” From Buenos Aires, where he picked up Spanish (he’s also fluent in his native German and English), Schmid went to Uruguay to work at a small spa resort, then helped open a new resort at the Caribbean’s St. Lucia island. But the mountains called him back, and in 2008, Schmid returned to Vail, where Sonnenalp owner Johannes Faessler was eager to have him back. Coincidentally, the two grew up in Bavarian mountain towns only 10 miles from each oth-
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Sonnenalp Resort’s hotel manager Stefan Schmid has spent half his life traveling the world on the job. You’ll find him these days at the hotel, introducing visitors to Vail and coming up with innovative events for the resort. Kent Pettit photo. er, but were never acquainted until they met in Vail. While Schmid has lived in some of the world’s most metropolitan destinations, he’s at home in the valley. “I like the city – it’s great, but I’m a resort person. That’s where you get to create experiences for families and give them a memory for a lifetime,” Schmid says. “I enjoy helping create these nice moments that require detailed attention and unique touches.” Faessler says Schmid definitely has a talent for the business.
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PEAK compiled a list of must-see people, places and spaces no less colorful, filled with shelves of supplies, needlework along Main Street, knowing there’s no way to do it justice displays and a cozy couch usually inhabited by owner Kathy Morrow’s friendly pups. on paper. She opened the store nearly 10 years ago when knitting came into style again. The Minturn Saloon “I’ve been a knitter all my life. Ten years ago the yarn Upon entering the town via a sharp curve that dumps you directly in the heart of Main St. Minturn, you are greeted by craze was huge – all the kids started doing it again. You the Minturn Saloon, a decades-old institution and one of the could get online and look at blogs and get good really fast,” she says. most famous businesses on the stretch. The Yarn Studio is a destination business, she admits, but The restaurant and bar is covered inside wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling with autographed memorabilia of movie there’s something to be said for being able to come in and stars and professional athletes, including from hockey great touch and feel different yarn before buying. Plus, Morrow’s Mark Messier, former President Gerald Ford and baseball passion and excitement for knitting and needlework are inicon Yogi Berra. The saloon is also the finishing point of the fectious. “This is not your grandma’s yarn shop,” she says. famous backcountry ski route, the Minturn Mile in the winter. While skiers and snowboarders come in to warm their Radio Free Minturn and 104.7 FM “The Mile” boots at the bar and summer adventurers come in to sit on Located on the north end of town behind Magustos, Radio the patio overlooking the river, all come for the restaurant’s Free Minturn (AM channel 1190) is the valley’s version of a famous margaritas. Co-owner Andy Kaufman has run the place for 27 years, college radio station. The roster of DJs is filled entirely with local volunteers – you’ll hear everything from bluegrass to but the Saloon existed even 18 years prior to that. “This building has been a bar, gambling and drinking joint big bands to death metal on any given day. The station’s desince 1901,” he says. “It’s been various things. We realized fining characteristic is eclecticism, and like other donationwhen we bought it that we had a piece of history to protect. based media such as National Public Radio, tunes are only My partner Steve Campbell and I felt really strongly about interrupted by the occasional underwriter plug. 104.7 FM “The Mile” is the brainchild of Chuck Lonthat.” tine, a Colorado native who has spent his career on the radio, bouncing from Boulder to Orlando before landing in The Yarn Studio Knitting enthusiasts, you’ll find everything you’ll need Minturn. When Lontine started broadcasting last fall, he or want to make your next project at The Yarn Studio. The built a “Main Street aesthetic” directly into The Mile: The whimsical store, located at the entrance of Minturn in color- music is adult contemporary, daily segments highlight town ful building straight out of a children’s movie. The interior is personalities, and DJs regularly host live sets with local
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makes an eye-catching centerpiece at Battle Mountain Trading Post, described by owner Bill Reis as a “gentleman’s antique store.” It’s a favorite of locals and curious visitors alike, including celebrities such as former president Gerald Ford and golf star Jack Nicklaus. At 33 years old, the post is a town institution, featuring hundreds of brag-worthy collectibles and antiques, from Western art and knick-knacks to vintage jukeboxes and snooker tables. Reis, a California native, considered closing shop three years back, but resounding interest from customers kept him behind the register. Then there’s the view. “During the winter, I get to watch the elk as they drop off Vail Mountain,” Reis says. “I even keep binoculars in the store just for people to watch elk. You can’t beat the view in Minturn.” Sticky Fingers Despite sounding eerily similar to a smoke shop in Edwards, Sticky Fingers deals in a much sweeter variety of indulgences. The café touts locally-roasted coffees, flavorloaded sandwiches and every manner of baked goods, all prepared daily by owner and former hospital nurse Sage Pierson. Now a bit more than two years old, Sticky Fingers is the kind of community gathering place that was conspicuously missing from Minturn. It’s stuck right in the middle of the main drag, and when Pierson bakes late at night, the smells wafting from the shop are intoxicating. Chances are there’s always a dog lounging beneath the hand-written chalkboard menu, where you’ll find sandwiches like a classic BLT and Pierson’s favorite, the “Perfect Turn”: turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, avocado, tomato, sprouts and ranch dressing on whole-grain ciabatta. Along with cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies and other finger foods, she bakes pies each day, churning out strawberry, rhubarb, apple, pecan and more for foodies with a sweet tooth. It’s only open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., though, so visit early.
Kathy Morrow, owner of Minturn’s Yarn Studio, helps a customer choose between the myriad of colors found at the quirky shop. Billy Doran photo. musicians. The station on the southern end of town is surrounded with large windows, giving passerby a glimpse into the oft-secluded radio world. Kirby Cosmos In Minturn, you’ll be hard-pressed to find people who actually work in the profession they studied for in college. Take the owner of barbecue restaurant Kirby Cosmos, Mark Tamberino. An engineer by trade, he came to Colorado with his wife Emily in hopes of finding an engineering job. When prospects looked slim, he decided to take over a four-seat barbecue shack from town councilman and self-taught pit master Jerry Bumgarner, or JB. In the roughly six years since Tamberino took over, he has expanded the restaurant space and the menu, but Kirby Cosmos (named for his dog) is still JB’s Carolina-style barbecue joint in spirit. Tamberino claims pork ribs are the most popular dish – his St. Louis spares are sweet and tangy, served with fried green tomatoes and mac ‘n’ cheese – and also offers burgers, salmon and po’ boys. A favorite starter are the “pig wings,” chunks of pork that Tamberino fixes like chicken wings and describes as “packed with pork and tender as can be.” Make it a point to stop on the southern end of Main Street and hang out at the hand-built bar. To match the award-winning barbecue, Tamberino keeps 40 microbrews on hand, including five rotating taps.
The Mountain Pedaler The town’s bike shop was originally located in the living room of founder Jim “Pope” Popeck’s house. But soon, word of mouth spread and the demand for Popeck’s services and custom bicycles forced him to move to his present location on Main St. Minturn. Don’t be fooled by the small building, decorated with a clutter of old bike frames and colorful signs – the shop carries a wide range of bikes, including boutique and specialty brands. However, the place hasn’t lost its small-town vibe since it opened in 1993. You might have to make your way through the bikes parked and in the cramped showroom to get to the front desk, but if Popeck is around, he’ll probably offer you a drink and ask about your ride. Battle Mountain Trading Post SneakPEAK writer Phil Lindeman can be reached at philThere’s a black bear nestled near the woods on the south- ip@sneakpeakvail.com ernmost edge of Minturn. It hasn’t been alive for decades – SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at melathe former owner stuffed it for display in Idaho – but it still nie@sneakpeakvail.com
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The Battle Mountain High School football and cross country teams were up in the early hours, training at the school’s fields in Edwards. Kent Pettit photo.
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Some students, however, are trading in their relaxing afternoons and mornings of sleeping in to grind on the trails, sweat in the weight room and refine technique on the court. Student-athletes training for fall sports sacrifice much downtime this summer to ensure their peak performance when official practices and competitions begin in August. SneakPEAK caught up with coaches, athletes and alumni from the Battle Mountain High School sporting scene to find out how athletes are prepping for success on the fields, courts and trails this summer. Cross Country More than 20 Battle Mountain High School runners were gathered on the curb outside of Edwards Elementary. Most sat in the shade of the few aspen trees that separated the blacktop
parking lot with the sunbaked field. On an 85-degree day the trees offered the only respite from a beating sun they would face on their longer run of the week. On this day the training is simple: a longer run between 45 minutes for the first-time team members and 70 minutes for the more seasoned runners. Each day the training is a little different, says coach Rob Parish, but the overarching goal for the summer is to attain some volume of miles. Speed will come later. “We’re working almost completely on endurance at this point,” Parish says. “The miles they put in now will help a ton when the season comes around.” The idea is that, by getting a lot of time on the feet, runners’ bodies adapt and become more comfortable with the pounding their bodies incur during the season. It aids in injury prevention, slims the runners down into acceptable form, and it builds endurance. “All of the girls have been working so hard this summer,” says Mandy Ortiz a senior standout for the team. “We’ve all been really positive about training and making sure everyone is working hard.” The Husky girls cross country team hold themselves to high standards after their fourthplace finish at the state championships last year. Ortiz and Parish know that their summer efforts will go a long way in getting them to their goals. “They were fourth last year and we’re bringing back all of the key pieces this year,” Parish said. “They are extremely motivated, experienced and athletic.” Ortiz, the top runner last year, says the girls would like to contend for the state title this season. She and the other runners know that every afternoon or morning that they can get up
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How they met Dustin and Robyn met in college, when mutual friends introduced them in 2005. How he proposed On a family vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Dustin booked a romantic dinner at a nearby restaurant. While the couple was walking to the restaurant alongside the beach, Dustin pulled Robyn aside and proposed. “The running joke is that he thinks it took me five minutes to say ‘Yes,’ when in reality it was about 10 seconds,” Robyn says. “I couldn’t process it right away. I was completely surprised!” After dinner, Dustin had everyone waiting back at the hotel for a surprise engagement party. Why they got married in the Vail Valley Both Dustin and Robyn were raised in Colorado and share a passion for the mountains, so they knew their wedding would be in the Rockies. They enjoyed the Vail Valley and fell in love with the Westin upon visiting the venue. Favorite memories from the wedding day “Our wedding was a true party and celebration,” Robyn says. “We loved dancing the night away to the dueling pianos, celebrating with our friends and family. Everyone was having the best time and there was never a dull moment.” Colors: Navy Blue, Charcoal Grey, white Ceremony: Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Reception: Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Vendors: Kent Pettit Photography, My Favorite Flowers by Jeannine Clemons, Actual Talent Mobile (dueling pianos, music and entertainment), Rabbi Brian Field, Westin Riverfront Resort, Alpine Party Rentals, Enchante Canopy Rentals and Kathy Ireland (dress).
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“He has a very natural understanding of what Sonnenalp is all about,” Faessler says. “He comes from a small place in the Bavarian Alps. It’s unique for someone to really be from there and still be well-traveled in many ways.” Bringing the world to Vail Schmid has brought one of his personal passions, dance, to the grand rooms of the Sonnenalp, organizing a series of salsa and tango dance nights, which began last winter. The nights are taught by Argentinean guest instructors and feature tapas, lessons and performances from the pros. The next event will be held in September. The nights draw a crowd of hotel guests, curious locals and dance enthusiasts. Some are quite good dancers while others try to master the basic steps, but all are grinning as they enjoy the Latin rhythm and beats. Schmid picked up tango dancing while living in Argentina, but his love of dancing goes back even further. As a child growing up in Bavaria, he was part of a traditional folk dancing group and loved the social and active aspects of it. “I grew up with it and it just brought people together,” Schmid says. “Then when I worked in Argentina, the city of tango, I was just fascinated by the passion of the dance, and I realized that even in the U.S., this kind of thing is very popular.” Aside from turning the Sonnenalp into a “tango temple,” as he calls it, the events bring an element of energy and fun to the hotel that he hopes will attract guests and outsiders alike. “We brainstorm all the time about these events,” Faessler says. “(Schmid is) very talented when it comes to this. He had the idea, and we thought it was something we felt we could do very well. It’s an all-around neat idea.” The beat will go on at the the Sonnenalp this month. It is the host hotel for the Vail International Dance Festival, which begins July 29. The hotel will host many of the visiting dancers, as well as hold post-performance parties at the resort’s King’s Lounge, giving guests and locals a chance to rub elbows with the performers. SneakPEAK Editor Melanie Wong can be reached at melanie@sneakpeakvail.com
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the winter. Believe it or not, on top of his busy recreational lifestyle, he also owns a small property management company. Like most of us that live here in Eagle County, the great appeal of the outdoors is what keeps him busy, but he adds that he has embraced are the “friendly, courteous, caring and helpful people” who live here. And many of them would say the same about him. “Marlin is a true inspiration,” says Beth Pappas of the Vail Recreation District. “To be his age and so full of life and energy is amazing. He volunteers at every VRD bike race, then he is out participating in every one of our trail running events and even helps us tear down after he runs. He brings us homemade chocolate on a regular basis and is truly a joy to be around. We are so lucky to have someone like this in our community and our lives.” SneakPEAK writer Larry Grossman can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com
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By Phil Lindeman Few things are more sacred to a Kentucky native than bourbon. For Monica Mattingly, co-owner of Old Kentucky Tavern on Broadway in downtown Eagle, her love of America’s most iconic liquor stems from a childhood spent in Lebanon, a town of roughly 6,300 people in central Kentucky within walking distance of the Maker’s Mark distillery. As a teen, Mattingly would hang out along the creek that buttressed her family’s dairy farm and the distillery grounds in neighboring Loretto, partying and spotlighting deer – “the typical redneck thing,” she says with a laugh, adding she and her friends never actually shot the animals. The creek side antics were simply tradition, on par with mixing Mint Juleps for the Kentucky Derby or visiting her greatgrandmother’s tavern in the state capitol of Frankfort. From Southern roots Like Mattingly – a friendly, talkative former bartender with a series of Sailor Jerry-esque tattoos on her upper arm, including one for her great-grandma – Old Kentucky Tavern is a Southern transplant with Rocky Mountain influences. Look at her handpicked libations: Behind the intricately carved, saloon-style bar is a selection of 40 bourbons (easily the largest in the valley), rivaled only by an equal number of microbrews from Colorado and elsewhere. On the expansive menu from Mattingly’s husband and long-time Vail chef Juice Morrison, down-home classics like fried chicken and waffles ($17) share space with locally raised buffalo rib eye ($28) and burgers slathered in a homemade Wild Turkey barbecue sauce ($9 to $13), and starters range from fried pickles ($5) to made-from-scratch hummus ($7). Eclectic would be an easy way to describe the tavern. Found just steps from Brush Creek Saloon and within easy walking distance of Eagle Town Park, the space has been home to a barber shop, brothel, saloon and countless restaurants over the years, and that lived-in atmosphere is better suited to down-home cuisine than an overdone bistro or ticky-tack pizza place. The building imparts a palpable sense of tradition – the lofted ceilings, the 100-year-old flooring, the trinkets from Southern antique shops and totem-like Colonel Sanders statue out front – but rarely feels tacky or outdated. “I’m from Philadelphia, and the look of the space reminded me of home,” Morrison says, reclining at a table in one of the restaurant’s two spacious dining rooms. “It’s not a commercial space with central air and drywall – it has exposed brick and the old tin ceilings. The history aspect was appealing.”
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Sneak Picks at Old Kentucky Tavern To start: The Seafood Nachos are a mishmash of Kentucky slaw, house-made guacamole and a fish trio (generous chunks of wahoo, salmon and Ahi tuna in a lemon-ginger sauce), served in “build-your-own” style with wonton chips on the side. It’s not on the menu, so ask your server for pricing. To eat: The Tavern’s “Chicken ‘n’ Waffles” ($17) are a soul-food staple you won’t find elsewhere in the valley, featuring four pieces of deep-fried, hand-battered chicken, piled on a thick waffle with maple syrup. The gorgonzola-crusted tenderloin ($24) is 8-ounces of Angus beef, seared and topped with pesto, gorgonzola cheese and roasted tomato, served over hand-peeled Brussels sprouts sautéed in butter with a side of sweet potato fries. To drink: Drop by on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday when owner Monica Mattingly is behind the bar, and she’ll guide you through the tavern’s cache of 40 bourbons. Her favorites are Woodford Reserve (90 proof) and Basil Hayden’s (80 proof), served the way she prefers: straight, on the rocks.
Grandma’s kitchen, gone gourmet Old Kentucky Tavern is a genuine soul-food joint at heart, using recipes plucked from Mattingly’s home state, then tweaked by Morrison with a chef’s palate. Don’t be fooled, though: It isn’t a place for dieters. The majority of offerings are rich, fried and enormously portioned, with flavors that demand a carb-heavy microbrew or a few rounds of bourbon. As a classically trained chef with 20 years at Blu’s Restaurant and other Vail hot spots, Morrison can’t resist subtler dishes like mussels in white wine sauce ($16) and trendy Asian-inspired seafood nachos – far from down-home Southern staples – as well as salads tossed with delicate, homemade dressings and seasonal veggies like asparagus. But he also doesn’t shun tastes from his East Coast hometown, and the lunchtime sandwich menu includes a Philly
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Editor’s Note: Minturnbased sports fan Patrick Whitehurst writes for www. fanrag.com. Read his musings on the site or in SneakPEAK. The Olympics are a celebration of sport and the ultimate measuring stick of competition. Over the next 17 days in London, world records will be broken, fresh Patrick Whitehurst heroes will be crowned, and certain teams or performances will be mentioned as the greatest ever. In today’s world we are in such a hurry to secure or define a team or individual’s place in history that we often fail to enjoy the moment or accomplishment for what it truly is -- a single victory. Before LeBron James and the Miami Heat ever won a championship, his critics would suggest that he could never be mentioned among the greatest players ever because he didn’t have a ring. Now that he has that coveted ring the comparisons seem validated, while both premature and impossible. The names that are most commonly associated with James’ place on the all-time list are Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. Unlike those Hall-of-Famers, James’ career is far from being over and the Chosen One is playing in a completely different era.
James is a member of the U.S. men’s basketball team favored to win gold in London. His teammate Kobe Bryant (also on the short list of all-time NBA greats) recently suggested that this 2012 team could beat Magic and MJ’s Dream team of 1992, which is widely considered to be the greatest collection of talent ever, and the most dominant. While it’s fun to compare teams and break down the theoretical matchups, it’s an absolute impossibility and serves no purpose. The fact is that Kevin Durant can rain jumpers over anybody in London and Charles Barkley could get to the basket with ease in Barcelona. As sports fans we should appreciate both teams, not try to decide which one would prevail in what would amount to a fantasy video game. At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Michael Phelps’ times and performances were compared to Mark Spitz from 1972 in Munich. Phelps and Spitz are the two greatest and accomplished swimmers ever, without question. Why do we feel the need to compare them? Websites and sports geeks have spliced video together so the two iconic racers can settle the debate in a virtual Olympic pool. The famously mustached Spitz and freshly waxed Phelps can agree on one thing -they each think they’re the greatest ever, and rightfully so. We can only judge what we see with our own eyes, in its own time. I watched every single game the Dream Team played in 1992, and I’ll watch every game that Kobe, LeBron and company will play in London. The Dream Team won every game in 1992 by a minimum of 38 points, this year’s men’s team won’t match that dominance for several reasons. First off, the competition today
is much greater than it was in 1992. Spain and Argentina feature several NBA players on their rosters, and the European professional leagues have evolved into outstandingly competitive leagues. In 1992 opponents would routinely ask Larry Bird or Michael Jordan for their autographs before, during and after the games. That won’t happen this year as the game of basketball is much more worldwide and the thrill of playing against NBA players is gone. Since the 1992 Olympics, I equate the U.S. men’s basketball team with the New York Yankees -- a team that has the best, highest-paid players that everyone (except their own fans) wants to see lose. The Dream Team was on a mission to prove that American basketball was the best on the planet, and that mission was accomplished with gold. Not for a second though, can I assume that LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Paul are any more or any less motivated than MJ, Magic, and Bird 20 years ago. We can’t compare opponents, or scores, conditions, and motivation. During the NFL season, every cold weather game is compared to the 1967 Ice Bowl between the Cowboys and Packers. But when the mercury drops to 20 below zero, and the wind picks up off Lake Michigan, the last thing any fan at Soldier Field wants to hear is, “This isn’t as bitter cold as it was during the 1967 NFL Championship!” Stop comparing stars from yesterday and today. Different eras don’t translate. Sure, today’s athletes might be bigger and stronger than ever before, but that doesn’t mean they are in fact better. Enjoy the competition today and leave it at that.
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Thursday, July 26 Showdown Town Concert
Friday, July 27
Uncle Lucius plays a free concert at the Eagle Town Park Kick It 3 vs 3 Soccer Tournament beginning at 6:30 p.m. Picnics, chairs, coolers and leashed Fast-paced games bring players of all levels to Vail from all dogs welcome. over the country. Players leave each three-versus-three session with a passion to learn more and play more. Visit www. kickit3v3.com for more information. Friday, July 27
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Thursday, July 26 Beaver Creek Rodeo
Enjoy outdoor shopping in a family-friendly atmosphere at Friday, July 27 Eagle Ranch Village. This market brings together produce, Bravo! New York Philharmonic The Beaver Creek Rodeo is a summer tradition at Beaver meat, dairy, and artisan from around Colorado from 4 p.m. The New York Philharmonic plays Stravinsky and Mozart Creek with a full line up of classic rodeo events. Rodeo is to 7:30 p.m. weekly. featuring soprano Jennifer Zetland, mezzo-soprano Jennifer held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. behind Chapel Square in Avon. Johnson Cano, tenor Paul Appleby, baritone Joshua HopCall 970-754-4636 for more info. kins, and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra Chorus. The Friday, July 27 concert starts at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www. Ragnar Relay Colorado Thursday, July 26 Participate in a 200 mile race with 11 pals, day and night, vailmusicfestival.org
through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. This running Take a guided tour of the highest botanic gardens in the event will start in Aspen and leap frog to Vail and finish up in Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 world at the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail. Meet at the Breckenridge from Friday, July 27 to Saturday, July 28. Visit RiverBeats at State Bridge main entry gate on Monday, Thursday or Saturday at 10:30 www.ragnarrelay.com/race/colorado for more information. RiverBeats flow into State Bridge this weekend. This seca.m. Cost is $5. ond annual electronic festival features Michal Menert, Eliot Lipp, Ana Sia and many more at State Bridge Riverside AmFriday, July 27 phitheater, 127 Trough Road, Bond. Visit www.statebridge. Thursday, July 26 Beaver Creek Culinary Demo Series Jazz at Vail Square Enjoy outdoor shopping in a family-friendly atmosphere com to purchase tickets.
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Vail Jazz Foundation brings some of the best contemporary jazz talent to Vail all summer long. This week features The Falconaires with Al Hood, playing Big Band American Classics. The concert is held at Arrabelle at Vail Square from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is free.
Thursday, July 26 Minturn Free Concert Series
at Culinary Demonstration Series. Don’t miss this culinary favorite as Chefs from local restaurants give free culinary Friday, July 27 demonstrations at the Bon AppÊtit tent in Beaver Creek Pla- Adagio Cut-a-Thon za in Beaver Creek. Event is free. For more information, call All proceeds from this event will go to local Kate Tennant’s 800-953-0844. cancer therapy. Baked goods will also be sold to raise money. The Adagio Salon is located at 404 Broadway #D Eagle. Call 970-328-7887 for details. Friday, July 27
Friday Afternoon Club on Vail Mountain
Free community concerts are held eveythin Thursday at Guests and locals alike kick off the weekend with Vail’s FriMinturn’s Little Beach Park, beginning at 6 p.m. day Afternoon Club, (FAC) at Adventure Ridge. High atop Vail Mountain, FAC features the best views in the valley Thursday, July 26 with amazing sunsets, free live music (different bands every week) and activities and food and drink specials. Bravo! New York Philharmonic The world-renowned New York Philharmonic comes to Vail for Bravo! The Philharmonic will perform Nielsen and Friday, July 27 Brahms at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.vailmu- Free Pool Day sicfestival.org Enjoy the summer sun, splash in the pool and visit with friends at the Eagle-Vail swimming pool all day.
Saturday, July 28 Angels in Action
Angels in Action is a 5K memorial fun run/walk to benefit Crissa Lea Swinford Scholarship Fund. The 5K is a timed event as well as fun run/walk which starts and finishes in Harry A. Nottingham Park by the Log Cabin. Registration is at 8 a.m.; Fun Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m.
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for 2012. Cost per race is $15 and registration closes at active.com at 5 p.m. the day before the race. Swimmers in the Dunk-nDash can opt to make one or two 800-yard laps around Nottingham Lake. The 5K run starts and finishes at the lake’s pumphouse.
Monday, July 30 Free & Easy in Gypsum
The Jasper String Quarter, featuring violinist J Freivogel, violinist Sae Chonabayashi, vioThe market returns for its 13th season in list Sam Quintal and cellist Rachel Henderdowntown Minturn, featuring an assort- son Freivogel, performs at 7:30 p.m. at Gypment of items from farm-fresh and organic sum’s Bursh Creek Pavilion. Event is free. produce to great breakfast and lunch items, to gourmet foods, gifts, clothing, jewelry, Monday, July 30 handmade crafts, items for the home, fine Yoga in the Gardens art and more. The Minturn Market includes Join a professional yoga instructor for a children’s face painting, a bouncy castle, live morning practice in the tranquil Betty Ford music, and over 115 market booths. Market Alpine Gardens in Vail Village from 9 a.m. goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to 10:15 a.m. Price is $12
Sunday, July 29 Big Music for Little Bands
Tuesday, July 31 Silver Nights at the Donovan
Watch Big Music for Little Bands at Vail The event at Donovan Pavilion in Vail feaMountain School in Vail performing Men- tures wine and conversation with performers delssohn and Brahms at 6 p.m. Price is $25. from Bravo! Event is at 6 p.m. Price is $25.
Sunday, July 29 Vail Farmers Market
Wednesday, Aug. 1 K.D. Lang and the Siss Boom Get a taste of Colorado with the Vail Farmers’ Market and Art Show, open weekly through- Bang at the Vilar out the summer. Colorado’s finest are showcased during the farmer’s market, including locally grown produce, international dishes, fresh baked goods and even Colorado wine. The Art Show feeds travelers’ creativity offering everything from clothing and jewelry to handmade home items. Also enjoy free live music from nationally known jazz musicians on Meadow Drive. For more details, see www.vailfarmersmarket.com .
See multiple Grammy and Juno Awards winner K.D. Lang live at 8 p.m. at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek. She will bring her new band Siss Boom Bang and well-known hits “Constant Craving,” “Crying (with Roy Orbison),” “Still Thieves” and more to the Vilar stage for an intimate concert experience. Tickets are $126/$156 (based on seating) and are available online at www.vilarpac.org.
opening night in Vail, New York City Ballet MOVES presents a program featuring brilliant ballets by New York City Ballet founding choreographers George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. Program is at 7:30 p.m. at the Ford Amphitheatre. Purchase tickets at www.vaildance.org
The Vail Rec District’s town series has a separate race for kids and competition category of countless levels for adult racers, this summer mountain bike series is a local favorite. The race is located at Boneyard Trailhead in Eagle Ranch and starts at 5 p.m. See www. vailrec.com for more info.
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Abby (above, 11) and Maddy (below, 13) Doss rode at the 4 Eagle Rodeo a couple of weeks ago. This was the girls second barrel racing event ever. They just started learning the pattern in January, and got their horses this spring. Abby won a saddle at the event in Craig she went to last month. They both have come home with prize money. Abby won at 4 Eagle against 11 other racers. Abby’s horse is Apache Shena Joe, and Maddy’s horse is Easy Tai Bug . Way to go, girls!
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The Salon Adagio team is sponsoring a Cut-a-thon, Saturday, July 28, to benefit long-time local Kate Tennant! Event is from noon to 3 p.m. All proceeds will go to Kate’s cancer therapy. Call 970-328-7887 for details.
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Football Last year’s season resuscitated a previously stagnant and failing football program at Battle Mountain. They secured a spot in the playoffs for the first time in years and saw success both at home and away. This year, though, it is time for the younger athletes to step up as a new group of players have taken the helm from last year’s senior-led team. The summer’s training agenda is to build back what was lost and return to the field in top form. The Husky athletes will focus on three aspects of training this summer: strength, speed and conditioning. Twice a week, Coach Jim Swanson opens the BMHS weight room to run players through a strength regimen. “Now is the important time to get ahead,” Swanson says. “The weight training the athletes do now is important for the durability issues they’ll face during the season. They can get big now, and that will help them deal with collisions and avoid injury during the season.” Swanson stresses strength training only in proper ways – lifting lighter weights and working at a 75 percent effort. In the mornings, slapping off their alarm clocks and shaking loose stiff muscles, the players find their way to the high school at 7 a.m. for a two-hour speed camp that began July 9 and will run through Aug. 3. “Speed and agility will increase flexibility and explosiveness,” Swanson says. “It will get you in shape and fit long before the season starts.” Through weights and speed the student-athlete football players should attain a state of conditioning that will give them an advantage on opponents once the season starts. “It will be interesting to see how the kids come around to not having the seniors from last year,” Swanson said. “I think they’ll do alright. It will take a lot of work, but that’s all it takes – hard work.” Soccer Head coach Dave Cope wasn’t on the ground in Colorado for more than a day from a coaching conference in Los Angeles before he was digging through the BMHS equipment
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closet for soccer balls, practice jerseys and cones: the necessary elements to kick start summer practices. The team recently returned from a training camp held at the University of Denver, which consisted of three practices a day for a long weekend with athletes working with a variety of coaches and collegiate players. Will Nolan, an upcoming senior, was unable to attend the camp thanks to a rolled ankle. However, he says that the players have been loyal to summer practice as to ensure a great season. “We have been practicing every Monday and Wednesday as a group with organized games against other (local) teams and doing our own training on the other days,” Nolan says. On Mondays the Husky boys play in an eight-versus-eight rec league. On Wednesdays they play against Pepi’s, an older men’s league. Nolan and the other players have been practicing on their own at fields around the valley, shooting balls and running drills prescribed to them by Cope and other BMHS coaches. Last year the Huskies won their league and went as far The Battle Mountain High School football team trains into the state playoffs as any previous BMHS team. A core at school’s weight room in Edwards. The athletes are group of seniors have returned who hope to make their last among a handful of high school sports teams working hard in the summer to ensure successful fall seasons. season their best season. “We got a big motivational speech at the end of our season Kent Pettit photo. last year,” Nolan says. “A lot of the guys have been playing cally by three or four points. This summer, under the directogether with these same coaches for four years. This season tion of Coach Jason Fitzgerald, the girls are in the gym to has a lot of potential. We’re motivated to have a great senior reverse that margin. year.” Piper McMillian, a Husky volleyball alumnus who played with the 2007 State Champions team, knows the importance Volleyball of summer training. The sun doesn’t shine in the BMHS gym, and the girls’ “We always did morning training, weights, running and volleyball team wouldn’t know it was summer or the school nights of open gym,” says McMillian, a 2010 graduate. “Evyear if it weren’t for the summer practice schedule. Meeting erything was optional, but everything was a priority.” Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. The legendary 2007 team that sent multiple girls to Allto 11:30 a.m. the Husky team uses their time in the summer American rosters and college programs. The players this to become physically and mentally prepped for the season. year hope to set the program back on that track. For conditioning’s sake, they run 25 hills one day a week “We are back, and we are stronger,” says Childers. “We and spend other practice time on the court working on are going to take what this training has given us and put it spikes, sets, digs and decision-making, says Molly Childers, to work.” a senior on the team. SneakPEAK writer John O’Neill can be reached at When the Huskies fell to opponents last year it was typi- info@sneakpeakvail.com
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here and joined the Philadelphia ballet. growth step for us. It was one of those classic things where your older sisters danced, and you joined in. But even then there was no question that I loved it. Where we lived growing up, there wasn’t SP: What will BalletX premiere in Vail? much opportunity for me to dance, and it was difficult for me to be myself, so I went to New MN: At first, we really had no idea what to do. We spent our first couple rehearsals just York. At first it was very scary, but I look back at those first couple years, and they were creating movements with no music, then Damian (Woetzel) said there would be a live string some of the best years. quartet called Brooklyn Rider (at the festival) if we wanted. I heard their music and thought, “Oh, perfect.” I chose an album of theirs that was a mix of all sorts of different stuff they do, SP: You performed with various classical ballet companies. How did BalletX, which is including some Armenian folk songs they transcribed. much more modern, come about? The performance will be one dance with seven movements within the dance. MN: It started out as a summer gig – Christine Cox (fellow co-founder and artistic director) and I would have a summer off from the Philadelphia Ballet. We decided to start SP: What other dance performances are you excited to see at the festival? something where we could give some other Philadelphia dancers some work in the summer, MN: It’s always great to see New York City Ballet. I love (principal dancer Tiler Peck’s) and contemporary ballet was lacking there. We wanted to do new work and employ some dancing. She’s phenomenal, and it’s just a treat to see her dance. I’m excited to see everydifferent choreographers, and before we knew it, we kind of developed into this company. body. It’s such a great lineup. These are all companies I admire very much. We’ve performed around the country and are just starting to get national recognition. The full company is coming to Vail, which we’re really happy to do, because this is a huge SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com
STATE BRIDGE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– It’s one of the few places that I really look forward to every year.” This year SuperDre kicks off the festival as the first performer on Friday at 6:30 p.m. and returns to the stage at 9:45 p.m. and 12:45 a.m. She will be interrupted by artists Black Actors, Fresh2Death, Knight Riderz and Michael Menert. Her sound, she says, is an evolution and progression that all started with a convoluted musical upbringing. Her name “SuperDre” also has roots in a childhood that was mixed with a variety of instruments, hip-hop and a computer. Growing up, Wallace was a self-proclaimed “band nerd.” She played saxophone, guitar, violin and the drums. Her mom was a classical pianist, so, naturally, she spent time on the keyboard. In sixth grade her friends decided that her skill
on such an eclectic range and style of music made her pretty super. Thus, SuperDre was born. In high school, she started getting into production and working with the occasional hip-hop artist. She also started working on some compositions, then was introduced to some arranging software, and the middle school band nerd was now cranking out some funky electric beats that were catching the ear of radio hosts across the country. Wallace never imagined that music would lead to a career. She now DJs on some of the countries hottest radio programs, such as AFTER Club 104.5 and was featured in the Technical Genesis series, a 10-volume showcase of her ability to effortlessly create a mix of techno, electric and retro sounds.
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Currently she describes her music as “out of category.” “My sound changes by the month, it feels like,” Wallace says. “It is hard to explain. It is like instruments and electronic morphed into one thing.” She’ll soon be making the trip to Colorado from her home in Michigan, and says she has high hopes for this year’s festival. “Last year was great,” she says. “The venue is great, the crowd is great, the whole atmosphere is awesome. This year I expect nothing less.”
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Rustic American
D
Organic/Local American Cuisine
BLD
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Contemporary American
D
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Steakhouse
LD
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American Comfort
LD
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Pizza & Sandwiches
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Tex-Mex
BLD
Steakhouse & Saloon
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BBQ & Deli Sandwiches
LD
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Asian Fusion & Sushi
LD
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Contemporary American
LD
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BLD
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D
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Tapas Bar and Lounge
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BEAVER CREEK 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill | Park Hyatt Beaver Creek | 970.949.1234 Beano’s Cabin | 210 Plaza Way | 970.754.3463 Beaver Creek Chophouse | Beaver Creek Lodge | 970.845.0555 Black Diamond Bistro | 120 Offerson Road | 970.949.1251 Blue Moose Pizza | 76 Avondale Ln. | 970.845.8666 Coyote Cafe | 210 The Plaza | 970.845.9030 Dusty Boot Saloon | 210 Offerson Rd. | 970.748.1146 Flying Pig Sandwich Shop | 76 Avondale Ln. | 970.845.0333 Foxnut Asian Fusion and Sushi | 15 W. Thomas Place | 970.845.0700 Golden Eagle Inn | 118 Beaver Creek Plaza | 970.949.1940 Grouse Mountain Grill | 141 Scott Hill Rd. | 970.949.0600 The Metropolitan | 210 Offerson Road | 970.748.3123 Mirabelle Restaurant | 55 Village Rd. | 970.949.7728 Osprey Lounge | 10 Elk Track Ln. | 970.754.7400 Rimini Cafe | 45 W. Thomas Place | 970.949.6157 Rocks Modern Grill | 27 Avondale Le. | 970.845.9800 Saddleridge | 44 Meadow Ln. | 970.754.5450 Spago | The Ritz Carlton, Bachelor Gulch | 970.343.1555 Splendido at the Chateau | 17 Chateau Ln. | 970.845.8808 Toscanini | 60 Avondale Ln. | 970.754.5590
NOW OPEN!
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Contemporary Colorado Cuisine
D
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Seasonal American
D
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Rustic American & Seafood
D
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Italian Pasta Grill
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Coffee • Misto Latte • Espresso Cappuccino Smoothies Iced Frappuccino Bagels • Muffins Stuffed Croissants B-fast Sandwiches Cereal & MORE! Open daily 7:30am-12pm Closed Tuesdays 4695 Vail Racquet Club Dr., East Vail
HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL 4-7pm $3 Wells & Drafts | $5 Glass of Wine | 25% Off Apps & Salads
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4 Eagle Ranch | 4091 Highway #131, Wolcott | 970.926.3372 Adam’s Mountain Country Club | 1094 Frost Creek Drive, Eagle | 970.328.2326 Baboune’s | 0131 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.2425 Bonfire Brewing | 0127 W. 2nd St., Eagle | 970.422.6258 The Bowlmor Café | 50 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.BOWL Brush Creek Saloon | 241 Broadway, Eagle | 970.328.5279 Dietrich’s Cafe | 313 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.5021 Dog House Grill | 10663 Highway 6, Gypsum | 970.524.1660 Dusty Boot | 1099 Capitol St., Eagle | 970.328.7002 Eagle Diner | 112 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.1919 Ekahi Grill and Catering | 116 Park Street, Gypsum | 970.524.4745 El Pariente Mexican Restaurant | 0050 Chambers Ave. #E, Eagle | 720.289.8782 Fiesta Jalisco | 0701 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.9300 Gourmet China | 0212 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.0866 Grand Avenue Grill | 678 Grand Ave., Eagle | 970.328.4043 Gypsum Grill Steakhouse | 686 Trail Gulch Rd., Gypsum | 970.524.7365 H.P.’s Provisions | 1160 Capitol St., Eagle | 970.328.5280 Heidis Brooklyn Deli | 150 Cooley Mesa Rd., Gypsum | 970.777.3663 Luigi’s Pasta House | 1143 Capitol St., Eagle | 970.328.5400 Mantos | 106 Oak Ridge Ct., Gypsum | 970.524.6266 Moe’s Original BBQ | 630 Grand Ave., Eagle | 970.337.2277 Old Kentucky Tavern | 225 Broadway, Eagle | 970.328.5259 Paradigms | Corner of 4th and Capital St., Eagle | 970.328.7990 Pastatively Roberto’s Italian Cuisine | 94 Market St., Eagle | 970.328.7324 Pazzo’s Pizzeria | 50 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.337.9900 Red Canyon Cafe | 128 Broadway Ave., Eagle | 970.328.2232 Yeti’s Grind | 330 Broadway Ave., Eagle | 970.328.9384
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Omelets, burritos and more
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TexMex
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Coffee, Sandwiches, Soups, Ice Cream
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Rustic Home Brew Pub / Music / Patio
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Steakhouse/American Cuisine
LD
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Traditional American Diner
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Hawaiian Style Food
LD
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Authentic Mexican
LD
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Mexican
LD
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Chinese
LD
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Casual American
LD
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Steakhouse
LD
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Pasta & Pizza
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Pizza
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Barbecue
BLD
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Southern Eclectic
BLD
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Creative American
LD
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Classic Italian
LD
Italian/Pizza/Grinders
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Breakfast & Lunch Sandwiches
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Coffee & Sandwiches
BL
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Italian, Pasta
LD
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Eclectic American
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American Cuisine
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Homemade Bakery & Soup
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Coffee & Crepes Sandwiches
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American
B LD
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Contemporary Italian
BLD
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High End Tapas
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Contemporary American
LD
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Tasting/Wine Bar, Paninis
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Mexican
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EAGLE-VAIL Ristorante Ti Amo | 40982 US Highway #6 | 970.845.8153 Route 6 Cafe | 41290 US Highway #6 | 970.949.6393
EDWARDS Balata | 1265 Berry Creek Rd | 970.477.5353 Bonjour Bakery | 97 Main St. | 970.926.5539 Bookworm | 295 Main St. | 970.926.7323 Belmont Deli | 105 Edwards Village Blvd. | 970.926.1796 Cafe 163 | 105 Edwards Village Blvd. | 970.926.1163 Cafe Milano | 429 Edwards Access Rd. #A208 | 970.926.4455 Dish | 56 Edwards Village Blvd. | 970.926.3433 E town | 295 Main St. | 970.926.4080 Eat! Drink! | 56 Edwards Village Blvd. | 970.926.1393 Fiesta’s Cantina | 57 Edwards Access Rd. | 970.926.2121
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Colorado Wild Game Grill
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Chinese, Asian
LD
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Rustic Pub
LD
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Pub/American
D
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Chinese, Asian
LD
Contemporary American
D
Organic Gourmet Fast Food/Burgers
LD
Tapas/Wine Bar/Desserts
BLD
$
Pizza
D
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American/Mexican
BLD
$
American Grill
LD
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Pizza & Pasta
LD
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Regional/Seasonal Fare
BLD
Pizza, Paninis & Salads
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Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
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Deli
BLD
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Contemporary American
D
Bar & Grill
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Contemporary Italian
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Southern BBQ
LD
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Traditional American
LD
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Steakhouse
D
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Meditrainian/Greek Cuisine
BLD
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Coffee and Sandwiches
BL
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Mexican/American/Western
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American
BLD
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Continental
LD
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European American Bistro
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Regional American
BLD
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Casual American
LD
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American
LD
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Steaks/Seafood
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American
BLD
New American
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Contemporary American
BLD
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Casual American
LD
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American/Western
LD
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Authentic Italian
D
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Pizza and Italian
LD
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American Bistro
LD
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Steakhouse, AprĂŠs and Dinner
D
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Mountain Fare/Steakhouse, AprĂŠs,
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Contemporary American
LD
New American
D
American Pub
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Asian Cuisine
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MINTURN Kirby Cosmos | 474 Main St. | 970.827.9027 Magusto’s | 101 Main St. | 970.827.5450 Minturn Country Club | 131 Main St. | 970.827.4114 Nicky’s Quickie | 151 Main St | 970-827-5616 Sticky Fingers | 132 Main St. | 970.827.5353 Minturn Saloon | 146 N. Main St. | 970.827.5954 Turntable | 160 Railroad Ave. | 970.827.4164
VAIL Alpenrose | 100 E. Meadow Dr. | 970.476.8899 Alpine Tavern | Vail Racquet Club, East Vail | 970.476.7888 Atwater on Gore Creek | Vail Cascade Resort | 970.476.7014 Bart & Yeti’s | Lionshead, North of Arrabelle | 970.476.2754 Bearfish | West Vail Mall | 970.476.7596 Billy’s Island Grill | Lionshead | 970.476.8811 Bistro 14 | Eagle’s Nest, Top of Eagle Bahn Gondola | 970.445.4530 Block 16 | The Sebastian Vail, 16 Vail Rd. | 970.477.8000 Blu’s | Downstairs from Children’s Fountain | 970.476.3113 bol | Solaris, 141 E. Meadow Dr. | 970.476.5300 Bully Ranch | Sonnenalp Resort | 970.479.5460 Campo de Fiori | 100 E. Meadow Dr. | 970.476.8994 Chicago Pizza | 1031 S. Frontage Rd. | 970.476.7000 CinÊBistro | Solaris, 141 E. Meadow Dr. | 970.476.3344 Elway’s Steakhouse | 174 East Gore Creek Dr. | 970.754.7818 Flame | Four Seasons, Vail | 970.477.8600 Frost | The Sebastian Vail, 16 Vail Rd. | 970.477.8050 Game Creek Restaurant | Vail Mountain | 970.754.4275 Garfinkel’s | Next to Lionshead Gondola | 970.476.3789 Gohan Ya | West Vail Mall | 970.476.7570
7 In-house beers on tap!
NEW SUMMER MENU COMING SOON! Happy Hour Daily 4-6 pm
3 Pints, Bud, & Bud Light bottles, $5 Selected glasses of wine $4 Well cocktails, $4 special cocktails, $5 Selected glasses of wine
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105 Edwards Village Blvd Edwards, CO 970.926.2739
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Joe’s Famous Deli | 288 Bridge St. | 970.479.7580 Kelly Liken | Gateway Building, 12 Vail Rd. | 970.479.0175 La Bottega | 100 E. Meadow Dr. | 970.476.0280 Lancelot | Next to Children’s Fountain | 970.476.5828 Larkspur Restaurant | Golden Peak | 970.476.8050 La Tour | 122 E. Meadow Dr. | 970.476.4403 Left Bank | Sitzmark Lodge in Vail Village | 970.476.3696 The Little Diner | West Lionshead Plaza | 970.476.4279 Lord Gore & the Fitz Lounge | Manor Vail at the base of Golden Peak | 970.476.4959 Los Amigos | Top of Bridge St. | 970.476.5847 Ludwig’s | Sonnenalp Resort | 970.479.5429 The Marketplace | One Willow Bridge Rd. | 970.477.4370 Market Café | The Sebastian Vail, 16 Vail Rd. | 970.477.8000 May Palace | Next to City Market, West Vail | 970.476.1657 Matsuhisa | Located in the Solaris | 970.476.6682 Mezzaluna | Lion Square Lodge, next to Eagle Bahn Gondola | 970.477.4410 Moe’s Original BBQ | Upstairs from the General Store, Lionshead | 970.479.7888 Montauk Seafood Grill | Lionshead Village | 970.476.3601 Nozawa | Holiday Inn, West Vail | 970.476.9355 Ocotillo | Vail Mountain Marriott Resort & Spa, Lionshead | 970.477.5675 Old Forge Co. | 2161 N Frontage Rd | 970.476.5555 Old Forge Co. | 521 East Lionshead Cir. | 970.476.5232 Ore House | 232 Bridge St. | 970.476.5100 Osaki’s | 100 E. Meadow Dr. | 970.476.0977 Pazzo’s Pizzeria | 122 E. Meadow Dr. | 970.476.9026 Pepi’s | By the Covered Bridge | 970.476.4671 Qdoba | 2161 N. Frontage Rd. | 970.476.7539 Red Lion | Top of Bridge St. | 970.476.7676 Russell’s | By the Covered Bridge | 970.476.6700 Sandbar Sports Grill | West Vail Mall | 970.476.4314 Subway West Vail | 2161 N. Frontage Rd. | 970.476.3827 Sushi Oka Hibachi | 100 East Meadow Drive. Suite #4 | 970-476-1588 Sweet Basil | 193 E. Gore Creek Dr. | 970.476.0125 Tap Room | Top of Bridge St. | 970.479.0500 Terra Bistro| 352 Meadow Dr., Vail Mountain Lodge& Spa | 970.476.6836 The George | 292 Meadow Dr. | 970.476.2656 Up The Creek Bar & Grill | 223 Gore Creek Dr. | 970.476.8141 Vendetta’s | 291 Bridge St. | 970.476.5070 Vail Chophouse | 675 West Lionshead Place | 970.477.0555 Wendy’s Alpine Coffee Shop | 4695 Racquet Club Dr. Westside Cafe & Market | 2211 N. Frontage Rd. | 970.476.7890 Yama Sushi | 168 Gore Creek Dr. | 970.476.7332 Yeti’s Grind | Located in the Solaris | 970.476.1515
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Northern Italian
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Prime Rib/Steaks/Seafood
D
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Creative American
LD
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French and American
D
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French
D
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Classic Diner, Traditional Favorites
BL
Contemporary American
D
Mexican
LD
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Contemporary American
BD
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Family/American/European
BLD
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International Café
BLD
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Chinese
LD
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Japanese/Peruvian
D
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Modern Italian
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Barbecue
LD
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Creative Seafood/Meat
LD
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Sushi/Asian
LD
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Southwestern Steak House
BLD
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Pizza, Paninis & Salads
LD
Pizza, Paninis & Salads
LD
Steaks/Seafood
D
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Sushi/Japanese
D
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Italian/Pizza/Grinders
BLD
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Continental/Wild Game
LD
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Mexican
LD
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American
LD
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Americana
BLD
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Sandwiches
BLD
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Sushi, Asian
LD
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Creative American
LD
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Contemporary American
LD
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Contemporary American
BD
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Eclectic Pub
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American Cuisine
LD
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Italian & Pizza
LD
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Steakhouse
LD
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Pastries
BL
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Casual American
BLD
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Sushi and Pacific Spices
D
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Coffee & Sandwiches
BL
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VAIL
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Summer Special
4 treatments for $200
$ 140 savings
Alison Mattson
pairing at
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Avon Chiropractic & Acupuncture 970.620.0191
mountainenergyacupuncture
Thursday July 26, 5 pm Tickets on sale at both locations $15 Up coming Event: Thursday July 30, 6:30 pm 4 Course wine dinner $60
Giving Vail SOUL: 1 piece of ART at a time!!! 26
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275 Main St., C106, Edwards • 926.1979 Across from the Bookworm
Something special is always cooking! Sunday Afternoo n Live Music with
g n i v r e s w No PIZZA Bikini Spiders t s u r c e z i s feat. Johnny Sch personal leper from MTHDS
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Free Parking!
Reservations suggested
476-7888
Restaurant & Bar 4695 Vail Racquet Club Dr., East Vail Thursday, July 26-Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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Eagle- 1267 Mesa Drive
Edwards - River Pines B-105
4 Bed / 3 Bath $397,000 / MLS 912961 Tyra Rudrud - 970.376.2258
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Edwards - River Pines B-106 3 Bed / 2 Bath $349,000 / MLS V321293 Josh Lautenberg - 970.390.4127
Sonnenalp Real Estate Vail Village Vacation Rental Specialist Karin Millette 970.367.0691 Karin@srevail.com
One Willow Bridge Road
Austria Haus Club
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